water polo briefs

[Byron]

http://i.eurosport.com/2012/07/30/86...66-640-360.jpg

Yes, they do exist - long absent in international competition but put up a team for 2012 Olympic Games.

[Byron]

Re. post#1 amongst the companies explored have you had a look at http://www.kap7.com/Water-Polo ?

[kumu]

Thanks for posting about that site, they have some great looking styles. Christmas is coming so I might give myself a present of one or two.

[Byron]

LOL - and maybe something for the GB guys? (might need cheering up as they look so forlorn in the pic)

[Byron]

http://31.media.tumblr.com/6ae836836...bjlo1_1280.jpg

I really like this water polo suit but what is the unusual brand logo mark and is there some mascot of a bulldog or bears shown in the side stripes?

[kumu]

I was watching a football game on TV the other day (US) and one of the announcers out of the blue says water polo is the dirtiest sport there is, and the other chimes in, yeah they are always trying to drown each other. I don't think its a particularly dirty sport and there is a big difference between dunking somebody and trying to drown them. Football though I love it seems to have huge problems on brain health, I could name a dozen sports dirtier and much more dangerous than water polo. Rodeo for just one.

[Byron]

It is part of a general misconception as the ref. cannot see under the water surface . What is under increasing scrutiny in the UK at the moment is rugby where the macho nature of the game allows far too many players to carry on after being concussed on the pitch (even in boxing the trainer is allowed to throw in the towel).

[todd]

Originally Posted by Byron

http://31.media.tumblr.com/6ae836836...bjlo1_1280.jpg

I really like this water polo suit but what is the unusual brand logo mark and is there some mascot of a bulldog or bears shown in the side stripes?

http://www.swimoutlet.com/product_p/...tm#color=28861

it's a zumo university of los angeles brief(UCLA). They are the bruins, I believe, which is a bear.

[Byron]

Thanks again or info. Todd - a new name to me but Zumo indeed (I will claim as an excuse that they are only recently founded - and it is annoying that they do not seem to have a company website).
The UCLA bear emblem I have found too but there must be some new kit design for these guys as what team pics I find (not very clear) show blue suits being worn but with solid yellow side panels (no stripes) and no bruin printed over at right.

[Byron]

I was going to say Italy encountered some dirty play here in London 2012 (guy far left in pic) - in fact I realise he is wearing a double Jaked speedo (I didn't know they did that these days)
http://31.media.tumblr.com/082a76860...623o1_1280.jpg