IT wrote:
JasoninHalifax wrote:
IIRC, it wasn’t just that they do much more slippery than skin. The full poly suits would also trap a layer of air, increasing buoyancy much like a wetsuit. The current suits don’t really do that anymore since they need to be a textile material.That layer of air on the women's suits is very noticeable while watching the sport on TV. What I also notice is how long the air stays there and doesn't "wear" away quickly.
Having a layer of air covering the torso makes for a faster surface over a large part of the swimmer. Air on water is perhaps as fast a surface as can be created.
Allowing guys the same suit advantage as the gals, if they so choose, makes a lot of sense to me.
A small digression: Is there another sport where men compete topless?
How do you see a layer of air trapped INSIDE the suit?
beach volleyball. You never watched Top Gun?
Boxing.
pro wrestling
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