So what is so special about the LZR Racer? According to Speedo, the suit reduces drag, or water resistance, by 38% compared with an ordinary LYCRA suit. This reduction in drag translates into approximately a 4% increase in speed for swimmers.15 Sept 2008
How do you wear Speedo on LZR Racer X?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A9L-gkRhoq0
Are LZR suits banned?
In response to the demand, companies such as TYR, Arena, BlueSeventy and more began creating wetsuit-like neoprene suits (shiny suits) after the 2008 Beijing Olympics, which ultimately led to a ban of the LZR Racer and the emerging class of shiny suits among all brands.19 Feb 2019
How does the LZR swimsuit work?
The LZR Pulse swimsuit claims to shape the swimmer's body, forcing his (or her) muscles and skin into a bullet-shape aerodynamic structure that reduces the drag and allows the swimmer to move faster while expending less energy.11 Aug 2008
What did the LZR swimsuit do?
The LZR Racer was the first fully bonded, full-body swimsuit with ultrasonically welded seams. The process of fusing seams ultrasonically rather than overlapping and stitching fabric helped reduce drag by 6 percent.31 Oct 2012
How does shark skin swimsuit work?
“What we found is that as the shark skin membrane moves, there is a separation of flow. The denticles create a low-pressure zone, called a leading-edge vortex, as the water moves over the skin,” he said. “You can imagine this low-pressure area as sucking you forward. The denticles enhance this leading-edge vortex.9 Feb 2012