What’s the difference between a wetsuit and a fastskin ?
Posted on under Wetsuits Information | 5 CommentsSo far I think the wetsuit is made of neoprene and the fastskin is made of lycra and lighter ….
Let me know your comments. I need to buy something asap.
by SilkSalt, on May 31 2010 @ 2:46 am
You’re correct. A wetsuit is neoprene and a fastskin is basically lycra.
If you’re swimming then you want a fastskin. If you’re going scuba diving then you want a wetsuit.
by Tori, on May 31 2010 @ 2:46 am
wet skins are used to keep warm mostly
fastskins are made of a material that helps you drop time in competitive swimming
hope this helps
by sweet b, on May 31 2010 @ 2:46 am
fast skin is for compititions if u a good swimmer then u can use fast skin.Their’s also an other swim suit called "Aqua blade" u can use this swim suit and about wetsuit Ucan use in when u are training.
by mkdl_system, on May 31 2010 @ 2:46 am
Fastskins are made specifically for competitive swimming. Wetsuits are used for surfing and scuba diving. You’re correct about the lycra/neoprene one.
by rwd, on May 31 2010 @ 2:46 am
"Wetsuit" is a generic term for a suit that allows a little water (so you’re wet) in order to keep you warm in cold water. Although originally developed for scuba and surfing, some wetsuits now are made for racing in open water (e.g. triathlons and ultra long swim races).
"Fastskin" is a trademark of Speedo. This line of swimsuits is specialized for racing in pools.