In defense of Jammers

[Captain.Jammer]

Okay, go ahead and load your tomatoes and other rotten fruit. I know I will get some interesting and probably heated response to this thread.

I, for one, like swim Jammers. You might have guessed that from my handle.

I am not a competitive swimmer. In fact I am not a swimmer, at all. I am just trying to get into swimming and taking lessons.

So why in the world do I like Jammers?

1) Practical reason. I am very out of shape. And I do not have a thigh gap--they rub together. So from a practical standpoint, I love Jammers because they prevent sores on my legs.

2) The feel. I also have a love for Lycra/spandex. So Jammers allow me to have more of me wrapped in that snug fabric. And they feel good, so I like wearing them.

3) The look. Fortunately, even when I am way out-of-shape, like now, my legs do not get extremely fat. And I believe that my legs are my best feature. And as conceited or self-centered it may sound (I usually am neither--I don't like the way I look, generally), I will admit, here and now, that I really like the look of my thighs when I wear Jammers. They look strong and powerful (even though they may not really be---they look like it) and I think it is the fabric stretched tight around them that lends to that look.

So, yeah.. call me weird, call me whatever, but I do love Jammers. Maybe one day when I lose the weight, and don't have a problem with my thighs, I may one day sport swim briefs (Oh, I do have several pair, but would not be caught in public wearing them with my body the way it is now). But until then, I will gladly enjoy my Jammers.

(Bracing myself behind a chaise lounge on the pool deck, ready for the retaliation!)

[Captain.Jammer]

A couple more pics in my Jammers.

[SwimTeamSpeedo]

Hey Cap Jam

I think that your liking of jammers is awesome and you should feel free to wear them. Frankly, I think guys who wear board shorts should also feel free to do so. Who are any of us to say what you can and can't wear. Plus, I think jammers look pretty cool, and I even have a few pair that wear sometimes. Your pictures are great, too.

Jam on, Cap,

STS

[Captain.Jammer]

Not quite the response I was prepared for!

I appreciate your opinion and kind words, STS.

Thanks, bud!

[SwimTeamSpeedo]

By the way, I love the red print. Quite the eye catcher.

STS

[Bede735]

Are they not a bit tricky to put on?

[Captain.Jammer]

Originally Posted by SwimTeamSpeedo

By the way, I love the red print. Quite the eye catcher.

STS

Thanks, STS.

I personally gravitate to the more tropical prints, like the other print Jammers in my pics I posted here, and the blue one in this post. Tropical prints and bright colors help me to imagine that I am in some remote tropical place... almost like a mini-vacation... when I wear them. Yeah, I know, I am weird--I admit it.

And here is another view of the red one. I almost did not get it because it is not tropical--but like you mentioned, the red really catches the eye. I wore it for the first time to the rec center pool the other day. It is a slightly lower rise, but tied the drawcord a little snugger and it seemed fine. Was fun being in it for my my swim training workout.

Thanks, again for the compliment.