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Offline chrislewis24

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Silicone or Latex Swim Cap ?
« on: September 08, 2007, 08:20:23 PM »
I am relatively new to swimming in fact I am going to do a swim course at the end of this month and i need to get some swim wear.

In the way of swim caps should I get a latex or silicone cap ?

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Re: Silicone or Latex Swim Cap ?
« Reply #1 on: September 09, 2007, 10:50:07 AM »
Hello and Welcome  :)

I'm not too sure what the difference is between the two, I have one of each and can hardly tell them apart, I think the latex one is slightly thicker. Also, some people can be allergic to latex, so they would choose the silicone ones.

Hope that helps :)

Good luck with your swimming course  8)
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Re: Silicone or Latex Swim Cap ?
« Reply #2 on: July 04, 2008, 10:37:19 PM »
Quote from: Fajja on September 09, 2007, 10:50:07 AM
Hello and Welcome  :)

I'm not too sure what the difference is between the two, I have one of each and can hardly tell them apart, I think the latex one is slightly thicker. Also, some people can be allergic to latex, so they would choose the silicone ones.

Hope that helps :)

Good luck with your swimming course  8)

Heyyy,
My favorite is sililicone cause i think it stays on better than the other. When yew push off a wall yew dont have worry about it slidin off :)Hope that helps and good luck swimming :D
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Re: Silicone or Latex Swim Cap ?
« Reply #3 on: July 04, 2008, 10:46:05 PM »
The only problem i have with swim caps is... I can't get them big enough! its a real struggle for them to cover my head and when its on it looks like it will pop off at any moment :o :laugh:
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Re: Silicone or Latex Swim Cap ?
« Reply #4 on: August 24, 2010, 04:04:56 PM »
[size=medium]

I prefer silicone. Comfortable and lasts longer. Although latex are better for competitions - very tight. If you a casual swimmer try lycra. They are very comfortable, but not suitable for races though.
http://shopping.tribesports.co.uk/swimming/swimming-caps/290181-tyr-wrinkle-free-silicone-swim-cap I have this one. Cheap, durable, stays on well and comfortable! [/size]
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Re: Silicone or Latex Swim Cap ?
« Reply #5 on: February 24, 2011, 11:28:44 AM »
Latex is stronger, thicker and tighter. Some people are allergic to this though. You as a starter can choose between any, not so much of demarcating differences between them.
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