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Heather Messerly
I am planning on getting a new tech suit. So, any advice and information on favorites would be greatly appreciated.:applaud:
  • I think I'll probably spring for the Arena carbon suit.Does anyone know how their jammers size? I wear a 30 in a B-70 or Speedo FS Pro for meets,but in the ill-fated FS 3 I had to size up to 34 to get it on(their info says you can't size down in them and it is really right.)So,what about the Arena suit?
  • 1. Arena Carbon Pro: pricey, runs big on top* 2. Arena X-Glide: still pricey, runs big on top, but great suit to race in* 3. Speedo LZR Elite: great suit, I wish it had more leg compression 4. B70: good suit, but is cut really narrowly on top, doesn't not accomodate the girls very well 5. Speedo Pro or TYR or FINIS: more reasonably priced suits. I know quite a few people who like the Finis kneeskin. It's one I haven't tired. To add to this info from the tightwad perspective: The lowest-price Arena is also a good suit, far better IMO than anything else anywhere near its price ($120 at SwimOutlet). I do not find that it is big on top, but it is not too narrow either. Unfortunately it does not come in a closed back. The bonded Finis suit is very good, especially for core support, IF you get one without a manufacturing defect. I have now had three, even though I paid for only one, because I returned the first and second ones after the bonded "seams" started to un-bond. The third seems to be sticking together but it has a pinhole that I did not put in it.
  • This is very helpful. Thanks. I guess the best thing for me to do is just try some different suits while racing. I don't have a huge budget....but I will make the best of it. All of you have been very helpful.
  • I don't wear jammers of course, but I have worn the Arena carbon pro for 10 months. Love it! I find that it gives much more leg compression than the B70 or Speedo LZR Elite and it feels very slippery in the water. It doesn't fit as well on top, but that's a female issue. It's a completely differently type of suit than the dud Speedo FS3. I like the Arena X-Glide better than B70 or Speedo as well. Heather, I wrote a long post recently about tech suits, but don't know how to find it with the new format. Much depends on your budget. Quick ranking: 1. Arena Carbon Pro: pricey, runs big on top* 2. Arena X-Glide: still pricey, runs big on top, but great suit to race in* 3. Speedo LZR Elite: great suit, I wish it had more leg compression 4. B70: good suit, but is cut really narrowly on top, doesn't not accomodate the girls very well 5. Speedo Pro or TYR or FINIS: more reasonably priced suits. I know quite a few people who like the Finis kneeskin. It's one I haven't tired. * The Arena suits come in a closed back version for more coverage. I would imagine Speedo will have to start making a similar model to stay competitive because the Arena suits seem to be gaining in popularity.
  • I'm wondering if anyone has had any experience with Head brand swimwear. I remember seeing the label during the Olympics (European swimmers) and can find good deals on them now, but there are no reviews anywhere. I'm specifically looking at the women's liquid power knee suit, it is 71% polyamide micro/29% extra life lycra, and says it has a teflon coating. (???) Any help would be greatly appreciated!
  • I'm wondering if anyone has had any experience with Head brand swimwear. I remember seeing the label during the Olympics (European swimmers) and can find good deals on them now, but there are no reviews anywhere. I'm specifically looking at the women's liquid power knee suit, it is 71% polyamide micro/29% extra life lycra, and says it has a teflon coating. (???) Any help would be greatly appreciated! I too would like to hear more about this suit.
  • :agree: I know, a dilemma I find myself facing. I just have to hope I am ordering the right size and brand for me. I have never had any problem with swimoutlet.com in getting a replacement for an illfitting suit.
  • Some of the "tech" suits cannot be tried on till you buy it!!
  • :agree:Some of the "tech" suits cannot be tried on till you buy it!! I know, a dilemma I find myself facing. I just have to hope I am ordering the right size and brand for me.
  • I have never had any problem with swimoutlet.com in getting a replacement for an illfitting suit. Good to know, thanks. Will they replace with a different brand if one is completely unhappy with the suit?