What tips do you all have for keeping a racing suit functional as long as possible? I have been thoroughly enjoying my first one, after a few fashion/fitness models this is so much more comfortable!!!! However, it has already "given out" in a couple spots and I've only worn it about six weeks. For me that is 4 - 5 times/week. Will 30 workouts mark the beginning of the end of a racing suit? I do rinse it out after every swim in medium temperature water = cool shower water.
Any tips of the trade??? What do you all do to keep your suits going?
Thanks!!!
Tzivia
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I just started swimming this past year, 3 to 4 x week, and at first I was going through suits every couple of months.I rinsed them out, and took better care of them than my contacts. Eeek our budget couldnt afford this. So I purchased a speedo endruance. Never had chaffing problems, but I have noticed the straps are starting to stretch out. The suit is now 10 months old. The girl at the shop shared that she wears them for years, the lining lets go and she just cuts it out. ( This may or maynot be an option depending on body type, and I don't have a clue if this is applicable to guys suits) Make sure you like the color and design because it does seem to last FOREVER. Sometimes, I have to admit a little voice inside cries out for a different color or style. ;)
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I just started swimming this past year, 3 to 4 x week, and at first I was going through suits every couple of months.I rinsed them out, and took better care of them than my contacts. Eeek our budget couldnt afford this. So I purchased a speedo endruance. Never had chaffing problems, but I have noticed the straps are starting to stretch out. The suit is now 10 months old. The girl at the shop shared that she wears them for years, the lining lets go and she just cuts it out. ( This may or maynot be an option depending on body type, and I don't have a clue if this is applicable to guys suits) Make sure you like the color and design because it does seem to last FOREVER. Sometimes, I have to admit a little voice inside cries out for a different color or style. ;)
