Bodyskin
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A bodyskin is a style of competitive swimwear
worn by both female and male athletes. Bodyskins are normally made of technologically advanced lycra-based fabrics designed to hug the body tightly and provide increased speed and decreased drag
resistance in the water.
The bodyskin resembles the design of a diveskin, commonly used by snorkelers and scuba
divers for warm weather climates. The primary distinguishing feature is the material from which the bodyskin suit is made.
Suits of this type provide full body coverage from the ankles to the neck and wrists, though some sleeveless designs also exist.
Swimsuit manufacturer Speedo
also produces a bodyskin designed specifically for the backstroke
.
As with most technologically advanced fabric swimwear, bodyskin suits are only commonly used at highly competitive levels of the swimming sport and are known to sell for prices in excess of US$
400. Most competitive swimwear manufacturers have versions of a bodyskin suit.
Competitive swimwear
Competitive swimwear generally refers to the Swimsuit, apparel, equipment and accessories used in the aquatic sports of swimming, diving, synchronized swimming, triathlon and water polo.- Brands :Female Swimsuits*Racerback*Kneeskin*Bodyskin*LZR Racer...
worn by both female and male athletes. Bodyskins are normally made of technologically advanced lycra-based fabrics designed to hug the body tightly and provide increased speed and decreased drag
Drag (physics)
In fluid dynamics, drag refers to forces which act on a solid object in the direction of the relative fluid flow velocity...
resistance in the water.
The bodyskin resembles the design of a diveskin, commonly used by snorkelers and scuba
Scuba diving
Scuba diving is a form of underwater diving in which a diver uses a scuba set to breathe underwater....
divers for warm weather climates. The primary distinguishing feature is the material from which the bodyskin suit is made.
Suits of this type provide full body coverage from the ankles to the neck and wrists, though some sleeveless designs also exist.
Swimsuit manufacturer Speedo
Speedo
Speedo International Ltd. is a manufacturer and distributor of swimwear and swim-related accessories. Founded in Australia in 1914, the industry leading company is now a subsidiary of Pentland Group Plc. Today, the Speedo brand can be found on products ranging from swimsuits and goggles to wrist...
also produces a bodyskin designed specifically for the backstroke
Backstroke
The backstroke, also sometimes called the back crawl, is one of the four swimming styles regulated by FINA, and the only regulated style swum on the back. This has the advantage of easy breathing, but the disadvantage of swimmers not being able to see where they are going. It is also the only...
.
As with most technologically advanced fabric swimwear, bodyskin suits are only commonly used at highly competitive levels of the swimming sport and are known to sell for prices in excess of US$
United States dollar
The United States dollar , also referred to as the American dollar, is the official currency of the United States of America. It is divided into 100 smaller units called cents or pennies....
400. Most competitive swimwear manufacturers have versions of a bodyskin suit.
See also
- Swim jammerSwim jammerA jammer is a style of swimsuit used mainly in competition to obtain speed advantages. Many manufacture this suit including Speedo, Diana, TYR and Blueseventy. They are made of nylon and lycra/spandex material and have a form fitting design to reduce water resistance...