swimsuit life

(Skipthomp48) said:

How long does a std speedo last if used 3-4 times week.

Not more than a couple of months for me.

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I am noting that it is getting more stretchy, and that the seams are starting to turn beige.
Assume that is the pool chemicals at work. I always wash out, clear water, drip dry.

Second part of question is regarding the front of the suit as noted on this sight that it can cause
too much drag if not tight. I think this came up during the debate between different brand names.
Thus, am I to assume as suit gets older/more stretch/more pockets of water between suit and
body/more drag/slower speed?

I have never really tied off my suits at the waist. They fit fine, as is. One of my classes
suggested always tie off to help eliminate the water pockets. Had not heard that one. I am a 33.5
to 34.5 waist for 20 years, always have worn a 34 in all clothing including swim wear. I have
always assumed I bought the appropriate size....JP

Erring on the small side is generally better, especially if you're buying suits containing lycra
or spandex. They become looser after only a couple of uses. Also, tying the suit off is a good
idea as well.

The best bet for improving suit life is get a good heavy nylon practice suit. I found one of those
marked way down in a surf shop several years ago and it lasted me several years. That was a Nike
brief style suit. Unfortunately, I've had no luck finding anything else like it, either on line or
at the local swim shops. I did get some TYR nylon practice suits from kiefer several months ago, but
they're already starting to fade. I seriously doubt I'll get more than 5 months out of them.

I also tried the one, (sale piece) of the Keifer brands. Didn't like at all. Think I will stay with
speedo/tyr in the future.

Are you suggesting that I should drop to size 32 vs 34? Granted my old (10-12 months) 34's could
fit a 36-37 waist now, not sure I could get into a 32, 33 yes, but as you know they don't make the
odd sizes. Wouldn't want to be like a posting a while ago, where someone noted that after a
competition a swimmer had to be cut out of a suit. Don't remember the circumstances, but I never
want to go there!

(Skipthomp48) said:

I also tried the one, (sale piece) of the Keifer brands. Didn't like at all. Think I will stay with
speedo/tyr in the future.

Are you suggesting that I should drop to size 32 vs 34? Granted my old (10-12 months) 34's could
fit a 36-37 waist now, not sure I could get into a 32, 33 yes, but as you know they don't make the
odd sizes. Wouldn't want to be like a posting a while ago, where someone noted that after a
competition a swimmer had to be cut out of a suit. Don't remember the circumstances, but I never
want to go there!

I'm just saying, go with the smallest size with which you're comfortable and go with the nylon suits
for practice if you can find one. Also, you'll probably find that different brands have sizes that
tend to run larger or smaller in actual size vs. stated size.

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How long does a std speedo last if used 3-4 times week. I am noting that it is getting more
stretchy, and that the seams are starting to turn beige. Assume that is the pool chemicals at
work. I always wash out, clear water, drip dry.

The fabric which lasts the longest for swim suits is 100% polyester or PBT. It is generally labelled
as "chlorine resistant" and will last literally years.

TYR use the brand name Enduromax for their 100% polyester fabric and Speedo call theirs Endurance.
You should find either in a sports shop which stocks a reasonable range of swimwear, though posters
on this newsgroup have commented in the past that Speedo Endurance fabric is not available in the
USA - don't know if that's still the case.

As it doesn't have the lycra, it is not so stretchy as nylon/lycra so you want it to be comfortable
fitting but not too tight. The surface of the fabric is somewhat coarser than nylon/lycra and I
personally find it less comfortable and have to be careful to avoid chafing, but others don't seem
to have this problem with it and is maybe more a factor for women's suits than mens. They also have
slightly more drag but unless you are an elite racer, you are unlikely to find this a problem.

HTH

Liz D

Speedo Endurance can last for years - my 11yo son has had
one pair for eighteen months, and trains 12-15 hours per
week, plus race club + carnivals every now and again.

I am pretty sure they're available from NSW Swimming
Association, see www.nswswimming.org.au (I hope!), and I've
also seen them on a UK swimwear web site.

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though posters on this newsgroup have commented in the past
that Speedo

Endurance fabric is

Quoted message said:

not available in the USA - don't know if that's still
the case.

Also they are available from www.aquashop.com.au who will
ship anywhere in the world.

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Speedo Endurance can last for years - my 11yo son has had
one pair for eighteen months, and trains 12-15 hours per
week, plus race club +

carnivals

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every now and again.

I am pretty sure they're available from NSW Swimming
Association, see www.nswswimming.org.au (I hope!), and
I've also seen them on a UK swimwear web site.

Quoted message said:

though posters on this newsgroup have commented in the
past that Speedo

Endurance fabric is

Quoted message said:

not available in the USA - don't know if that's still
the case.