First time wearing one of these 'speedsuits'
I'm a middle of the pack and sometimes back of the pack swimmer but still doing it. I've found this suit helps me to get in a better position in the water as it is a tight fit but also comfortably tight. Thus it pulls my 'core' in and reminds me to use my core and try and keep my head lower to get an overall better position in the water. Thus it's not really the water repellant nature of the fabric that is the winner but moreso the reminder of a better position. Would highly recommend. Bought mine in the Black Friday sale and should have bought a spare one as not sure how long they last given they are 'paper' thin. Buy one if you are thinking about it!