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Old 01-09-19 | 03:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Teamprovicycle
So why is a speed suit faster than your skin?
, can the same result be had with really tight compression kit or is it some magical fabiric thing .
Shaved bare skin is pretty fast. The dimples are supposed to disturb the air and remove the surface friction. I see a lot of debate here, mostly depends on surface.
Compression is also preferred,maybe so your core can relax.
Anyway, since naked racing is not allowed, I don't know there is a lot of test data on it.

For booties...
I *think* generally a covered shoo with shaved, oiled leg is better. It is cooler, and weighs less than a bootee.
That stuff is when looking for second/s.
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