Women’s swimsuit question

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On DDs packing list, it says she needs to bring a one-piece swimsuit. DD tends to be very modest so wondering if a Speedo suit like this would work or if it might cause negative attention. Thanks!
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I'm thinking this might be a new packing list item. Class of '26 list did not include a swimsuit. They were issued standard swimsuits. Because of that, you might not get many responses based on experience from previous years. I personally think it's fine. They will have a swim evaluation in BCT (probably just 1 day of swimming) and then take a swimming PE as a 3 degree.
 
I'm USMA '28 and a swimsuit is also on my packing list! I totally understand the desire for modesty, however (I'm a competitive swimmer) this type of suit is a lower-end tech suit, which is for higher-level competition swimming, and is designed for high compression in certain areas. It might not be the most comfortable option for a swim test, in my opinion and experience. A modest option that was given as an example on the West Point packing list is this: https://us.speedo.com/moderate-ultraback-powerflex/13235808.html. Best of luck!
 
aranders75 said:
On DDs packing list, it says she needs to bring a one-piece swimsuit. DD tends to be very modest so wondering if a Speedo suit like this would work or if it might cause negative attention. Thanks!
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Not really topical, but I think techsuits are swimsuits that are slightly firmer/tighter than normal, so that swimmers can move faster. I don’t think there will be any serious racing so perhaps a less serious suit would be a better option, it would be cheaper too.
 
Butterfly11 said:
I'm USMA '28 and a swimsuit is also on my packing list! I totally understand the desire for modesty, however (I'm a competitive swimmer) this type of suit is a lower-end tech suit, which is for higher-level competition swimming, and is designed for high compression in certain areas. It might not be the most comfortable option for a swim test, in my opinion and experience. A modest option that was given as an example on the West Point packing list is this: https://us.speedo.com/moderate-ultraback-powerflex/13235808.html. Best of luck!
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Thank you SO MUCH!! This was super helpful
 
Not sure why you'd get a kneeskin if you don't plan on racing in swim meets... And CAPT MJ is right, they do take like upwards of half an hour to get into sometimes, and you can only wear a single-digit number of times before it stretches out too much.

The Speedo Endurance+ Flyback suit is a classic choice too. Shoulder straps are thinner though. I've worn this style for Navy swim tests and aviation water survival classes, and no one had issues with it. The Endurance+ line also lasts a long time.
 
That particular kneeskin is anything but a tech suit. It is the female analog to basic male jammers, which are worn for pretty much the same reason the OP is posting in the first place; the boys don't feel comfortable in a speedo (not the brand, the male bikini bottom). That suit does not provide compression, is not hydrophobic and will take no more time to put on than a regular tank suit. It most definitely is NOT a racing suit.

If modesty is the primary goal, then it is probably a decent option, although I support the full butt coverage tank option provided earlier in the thread.
 
FutureAcademyDad? said:
That particular kneeskin is anything but a tech suit. It is the female analog to basic male jammers, which are worn for pretty much the same reason the OP is posting in the first place; the boys don't feel comfortable in a speedo (not the brand, the male bikini bottom). That suit does not provide compression, is not hydrophobic and will take no more time to put on than a regular tank suit. It most definitely is NOT a racing suit.

If modesty is the primary goal, then it is probably a decent option, although I support the full butt coverage tank option provided earlier in the thread.
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To say it's anything but is a bit misleading. This is one of those halfway suits. It has the blue FINA approval that a tech suit is supposed to have. However it does not have the QR code. You are correct that it is not hydroponic, but according to the description it does provide compression technology. This is not a full tech suit, but it's not quite a normal practice suit either. I would still suggest that the OP should find another more basic suit for Academy purposes.
 
This thread has been really helpful to the OP. One person says it’s a tech suit. Another person says it’s anything BUT a tech suit. And a third person says it’s one of those halfway suits.
 
If modesty is the goal, a short sleeve rashguard top with shorts might be an option over top of a regular onepiece swimsuit. It would probably be more comfortable than a kneeskin
 
Ivy22 said:
If modesty is the goal, a short sleeve rashguard top with shorts might be an option over top of a regular onepiece swimsuit. It would probably be more comfortable than a kneeskin
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I was thinking the same thing. I have to limit sun exposure these days. I have a whole wardrobe of swim shorts in short and mid-thigh length, and long and short sleeve rashguard-type tops, with coordinating tankini pieces. I use them for ocean swimming, SUP, sailing, body-surfing, etc. Lands End has a great selection, of coordinating pieces, plain solid colors suitable for non-festive military swim evolutions. They also have high-neck suits and tankini tops, bottoms with modest leg openings (not high cut).
 
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Ivy22 said:
If modesty is the goal, a short sleeve rashguard top with shorts might be an option over top of a regular onepiece swimsuit. It would probably be more comfortable than a kneeskin
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It has to be a one piece
 
Capt MJ said:
I was thinking the same thing. I have to limit sun exposure these days. I have a whole wardrobe of swim shorts in short and mid-thigh length, and long and short sleeve rashguard-type tops, with coordinating tankini pieces. I use them for ocean swimming, SUP, sailing, body-surfing, etc. Lands End has a great selection, of coordinating pieces, plain solid colors suitable for non-festive military swim evolutions. They also have high-neck suits and tankini tops, bottoms with modest leg openings (not high cut).
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Unfortunately they have to be one piece
 
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