Just saw a picture of Hunter Kemper and I have to ask - what’s with the man bra? First of all, I don’t look like Hunter, so I wouldn’t be caught dead in that outfit. still, I wear tri shorts and a sleeveless top, it looks pretty much like a one piece trisuit. I ain’t French so I’m not wearing the Speedo (not to mention chafing) but seriously, who wears the cut off top? I just don’t see how that could even be comfortable.
Ladies, is this what you want to see, am I wrong?
I think he never left the 80’s 
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<<Ladies, is this what you want to see, am I wrong?<<
No man-bras!
I’d rather see something like this.
http://ironclm.typepad.com/photos/friends/grabbataget.html
Or this:
http://ironclm.typepad.com/photos/friends/cimg0141.html
Or:
http://photos.rosenbergusa.org/Madeira2004/Madeira_325
clm
Cathy,
That first pic is pretty close to a bro, however, he does use the race number effectively. Very fashionable!
The one piece is much better, I wonder - why is Vic smiling? I’ll bet you like that picture better!
My wife and I were covering this topic just the other night… We both agree, they look silly. After reviewing my older IM tapes, I think it all started with Thomas Hellregal or was at least a Euro thing first.
Just say NO to the BRO!
Oreo
“I ain’t French so I’m not wearing the Speedo”
Hey “Froggy”, what you got against the French. Ever been to Paris or the Riviera?
Only in America!! So what’s your big hang up. When you can beat Hunter then you can make the fashion statement. Until then …
BTW, I wear a speedo. But I admit I’ll pass on the man bra. But I can’t beat Hunter either so I’ll best STFU.
If I looked like Hunter or the rest of the bunch, I might wear the Speedo, I did wear when I was a competitive swimmer and polo player. I also weighed less then. But that still doesn’t explain the chafing. I don’t have that much Bodyglide. Not a French knock, just remember my trip to St. Marten.
“Not a French knock”
I know, but it was an opportunity for me to take a fun poke(nudge, wink) by calling you “Froggy”.
It’s strange but I’ve found a speedo on a bike to more comfortable than padded bike shorts. It might be the “heat of the moment” of a race with the adrenaline rush and you don’t notice. I just do sprints so for me the bike portion is a flat out TT so I don’t think about it. In contrast a century ride in padded cycling shorts is harder on my crotch/butt since it’s a slower enduro pace and all Im thinking about is a cold beer at the end.
dude, I think he was born in the 80’s. 
"dude, I think he was born in the 80’s. "
HaHa!!! FBM, if I wasn’t already spoken for I’d love to tri with you!!
C’mon now - we’ve got to get our terminology straight; a polar chest strap is a “Bro,” that thing Hunter wears is a spoctagap.
Small Piece Of Cloth To Avoid Getting A Penalty
My wife saw that picture(the one in Triathlete) and said, “Is that healthy? He doesn’t look very good!” She also commented on the clothes, but was mostly horrified at how damned skinny he was.
I guess I married the right girl, because I’m slow and meaty.
Since he’s only wearing 1/2 a shirt, does he get 1/2 of a “No Shirt” penalty? =)
It seems silly that a person gets a penalty for not wearing a shirt, when you can wear basically anything, and call it “clothes”.