Colour of the month challenge Jan 17

[Torchwatch]

This months challenge is to wear black swim briefs; swim in them, sunbathe, wash the car, trim the lawn or anything else you can think of.
Swim briefs, thongs, square cuts or jammers all allowed.
Remember points mean prizes.

[Swimmin]

That one is going to be easy.
I do 40 to 50 laps on every week day in my black Desmiit briefs.

[Torchwatch]

Well done Swimmin that's loads of points to you, I rather like Desmiit too.
It is actually 2018, I stand corrected. blame nightshift working or something.

[Torchwatch]

Swam 1500m in black Nike swim briefs this morning, always hard to get swimming after a nightshift.

Have often used this pool before at 06-30 hrs and have sometimes been the only person in swim briefs, today there were at least 5 others, one in the lane I was in, had forgotten how pleasant it is to see other men swimming in speedos through my goggles underwater.

I claim lots of points.

[snarkherder]

But it rained recently so the hot tub was filled to the brim and slightly cooler than the air outside. Ah well, guess the complex management gets lax on its pool/hot tub maintenance in winter.

Here’s the evidence of my attempt:

https://imgur.com/a/3MLz2

[Mollyk]

Wear and usually buy womens black 1 pc nike or speedo suits. Used to wearing them when I trained in syncho.;)

[Torchwatch]

Went swimming on Tuesday did the usual 1500m, this time in black Speedos with white, grey and yellow hip flashes.
The pool in Maidstone had heating problems so the water was colder than usual, it was a case of get in, swim fast and get out before chilling.
There seemed to be an adult basic swimming class taking place at one side of the shallow end. Men and women seemed to be wearing big shorts and tee shirts. They seemed to spend a lot of time floating with toys.

[beachg0y]

Uh-oh. How did this happen!?? I don't have basic blacks. Torch, is there an alternate colour I can wear in lieu of black? I know it won't get me an A+ grade, though I could live with a mid-range "B" or better then make up for it in February? Hmmm...

[Torchwatch]

Planning on royal blue for next month mr beachg0y

black with other coloured decoration is permitted this month.

[Torchwatch]

Swam 1500m in my black Swoof swim briefs. Swoof is a French brand that make swim briefs for swim vending machines.
In France swimming pools demand that males wear briefs, square cuts or jammers but shorts are banned. If you turn up at a pool (piscine) without appropriate male swimwear you are invited to use the vending machine where you can buy Swoof in a variety of sizes. They have 3" sides but the stretch fabric and elastic are very thin so these suits are not intended to last very long.
Not having swum in Swoof before I was surprised to find them comfortable, feeling very lightweight and easy to move in. They give support but perhaps not as much as a more expensive suit.

[Swimmin]

For the third time this week I did 2500m with my Desmiit briefs. I really like them and ordered a couple spares. I had a good deal at 6$ on Ali. Really cheap for what they are.

Today I did the 2500m under 45 minutes. Thats only the second time I have been able to do it. The lane I was in was full of people but they were all courteous and swam very close to my pace so it went smoothly.

I like these color challenges. It def got me to wear my briefs a little more because of it.
I wont be able to do royal blue though as I don't have any. I got plenty of navy and a simple blue but no royal. And they are all jammers..

[Torchwatch]

The idea of the challenge is to get everyone out in their swimwear each month. Sometimes it's hard to drag oneself to the swimming pool or hot tub and a little challenge helps, giving the feeling you are part of something, although it always feels good once one is in the water.

The challenge also encourages those of us with swimwear collections to dig out colours and designs they haven't used for a while, usually sticking to a current favourite swim suit, and for those beginning thier speedo collections an excuse to buy new and experiment with how different suits look and feel.

As far as the challenge is concerned royal blue covers all mid blue shades between navy blue and light blue but avoiding the realms of turquoise and purple. As the challenge covers thongs, bikinis, briefs, sangas, square cuts and jammers your (Swimmin) simple blue jammers would probably count nicely, unless perhaps you'd like a pair of these .......
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mens-Swimming-Briefs-Summer-Swimming-Trunks-Water-Repellent-Natacion-Swimwear/263021372555?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&var=562026508717&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649
I'm rather partial to Addicted and the blue looks good.
(I recently bought pink ones and love them, though I haven't had the courage to wear them in public yet)

Great Britain Swimming teams traditionally wear royal blue.

[Torchwatch]

Just back from swimming 1500m in my black Maru 2" swim briefs with red side flashes.
They are so much better than the Swoof briefs I wore on Wednesday. The only trouble being that the waist cord is a bit short and tends to get lost in the suit, both sides at once, prior to being tied.

Today whilst I was there and including me there were 6 men in swim briefs, 4 in square cuts, 4 in jammers and 3 in various styles of shorts, and this was at 06-30 am. The better swimmers were in either swim briefs or jammers.

One swimmer was wearing a patterened Jaked swim brief, a brand which I am not familiar with but looked quite smart, is anyone familiar with Jaked ?

[pyn1]

With a bit of a head cold I did 1800 yards in my black Mizuno competition brief. Just got this challenge in under the wire!

[Torchwatch]

You get loads of points pyn1, extra points for Mizuno which are a bit special and if no one else makes a claim loads more points for getting the last swim of the month.

[Swimmin]

I'm just back from swimming 49 laps (ran out of time for the usual 50 laps) in my Desmiit black briefs with orange stripes on the hips. As I said before I really like this cut especially once I got over the fact they are asian cut and very low waist. They always stay in place.

I was unfortunately the only one in briefs while the vast majority were in black jammers. Maybe 4 or 5 in square cuts and only 1 young man in board shorts.

I decided they are durable enough as I already used them about 20 times for my weekday swims in the indoor pool I always go and only rinsing them in the shower after my swim. They are just starting to get a bit loose. For under 10$ this is a fantastic deal nothing else I ever had can beat.
Here is the link (https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Mens-Sexy-swimwear-swimsuits-board-shorts-trunks-swim-briefs-surf-beach-wear-Low-waist-swimming-trunks/32754468611.html?spm=a2g0s.13010208.99999999.319.2 WkIh2)

Another relatively cheap option I sometimes use is the Yingfa brand in briefs and jammers. They cover a bit better and still are comfortable to wear.
Brief (https://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/YINGFA-Hot-sale-low-waist-royal-blue-speedo-swimming-swimwear-mens-sex-swimsuit-brief-men-swim/1297291_2035693598.html?spm=2114.12010612.0.0.6ffe a6faKMvkkS)
Jammer (https://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/Yingfa-FINA-approval-water-proof-chlorine-resistant-racing-mens-swim-jammers-mens-swimwear-men-s-swimwear/1297291_2012392195.html?spm=2114.12010612.0.0.589f 9bf0H7kLfZ)

I wish I can continue to have the drive and energy to swim so much because all that work pays off for my health. I am not in super top shape because I only started swimming 1 year ago and just the past 5 or 6 months really increased the amount of time I spend in the pool. Last year day for day I went to give blood at the red cross (however you say that in english) and they refused me because of very high blood pressure. 167/114 if I remember right... I googled on ways to reduce blood pressure and the main factor is doing sports. That is the main factor that got me to start swimming. As of quite recently I checked my BP it was 106/73 which is supposed to be in the optimal zone. I am going again to give blood this coming friday and expect everything to work out good. Another nice side effect is I have lost over 20lbs while gaining muscle mass. I now have arms I never had before.

I cannot thank my young 14 yo friend enough for teaching me how to properly swim when I started last year. He is doing all the lifeguard certifications so he has to swim as well. He gave me all kinds of challenges one of which took me months to achieve (600m in under 18 minutes). I can now do it under 11 haha.

And also thanks for the people on this site. You all make me feel less of a wierdo :eek: for preferring briefs for swimming.

[Torchwatch]

I think Swimmin has stolen all the extra points for last swim of the month, well done.
Glad you are enjoying your swimming, I own 3 pairs of Demiit in various colours and designs and have worn them in France and love them.
Am wondering whether to count the Yingfa briefs with the blue trim count as royal blue for next month.

Super extra points for swimming on the day of a super blue blood moon.