My Swimming Trunks Have Been Sucked Off ((new)) Page

I looked at the drain. I looked at the 300 sunbathers starting to stare. I did the only logical thing: I grabbed a discarded inner tube, held it in front of my hips like a fig leaf, and waddled backward toward the changing rooms at the speed of a very panicked crab.

If you must move, swim on your front. Never flip over. My Swimming Trunks Have Been Sucked Off

Believe it or not, your suit is probably fine. Pool filters are designed to catch leaves and hair, not destroy fabric. I looked at the drain

Whether it’s the sheer force of a speed slide or a "wardrobe malfunction" in a wave pool, losing your swimwear is a rite of passage for many thrill-seekers. Here is a look at the physics of the "suck-off," some legendary (and slightly embarrassing) tales, and how to keep your dignity intact this summer. The Science of the "Suck-Off" If you must move, swim on your front

We are the Un-Trunked. We meet in the shallow end. We keep our backs to the wall. And we have learned a vital lesson: Pride is temporary, but the memory of treading water in your birthday suit while your pants dance against a metal grille is forever.