Are jammers better than Speedos?

Speed: One of the most significant differences of Speedo briefs vs. jammers, boardshorts, and square leg shorts is speed. Speedo briefs have less fabric than knee-length swim shorts, which may help you swim faster. Coverage: Swim shorts provide more coverage than tight Speedos.

How tight should a jammer be?

Jammers should be sufficiently snug at both waist and knee, to make getting 2 fingers under the fabric somewhat challenging. Remember, your waist measurement equates to the suit size, so a 32″ waist should order a size 32 suit.

How tight should jammers be?

Are Speedo swimsuits small fitting?

The only downside to the suit is that it’s a little snug, so either order a size bigger than you normally wear or appreciate the fact that it’s snug and use it for competition, both in the pool (but not national-level meets) or in open water.

Can you wear Speedos as underwear?

The short answer is: yes, you can wear speedos as underwear. It’s more about personal preference for the same reason anyone would wear regular briefs for swimming. Just keep in mind that speedos might not be as breathable and sweat absorbing as normal briefs due to the fabric composition.

Should men wear speedos in the pool?

It’s pretty normal to wear a speedo in Europe, even mandatory at French public pools. The speedo has helped men win Olympic gold medals and gave us a reason to watch Baywatch. Still, the majority of American men tend to have mixed feelings about the speedo. In one of our recent polls, we asked men what type of swimwear they typically wear.

Are Speedos breathable and sweat absorbing?

Just keep in mind that speedos might not be as breathable and sweat absorbing as normal briefs due to the fabric composition. If you really love the feeling of wearing swim briefs, you can always look for men’s briefs made in similar fabrics to prevent any discomfort and chafing.

What do men really think about Speedos?

Still, the majority of American men tend to have mixed feelings about the speedo. In one of our recent polls, we asked men what type of swimwear they typically wear. The results were split almost fifty-fifty: 49\% of men don’t mind swim briefs, while 51\% of men prefer swim trunks.