Back in the 70's suits were made of 100% nylon and lasted for ever! When I started swimming again I knew this old bod wasn't ready for a brief so I started wearing jammers. No matter what brand I buy they only seem to last a month and then start to stretch out, bag, and sag. I've since switched to an all nylon drag suit which is holding up, but I don't like the style.
does any manufacturer stil make their briefs and jammers out of nylon? Or is ther a manufacturer that makes a jammer that will last more than a couple of months?
Really? My experience with the 100% nylon suits was that they faded almost immediately and disintegrated pretty quickly thereafter. The new polyester suits last much, much longer. They're great.
I've had good luck with the Speedo Endurance+ polyester jammers. I have three suits that I rotate for practice and all have held up well over the past year. I always make a point to rinse them out with fresh water, either in the locker room shower or in the sink once I get home. The oldest one is getting a bit baggy, but part of that is due to my losing weight - I just consider it to be more of a drag suit now.
I love the Speedo Endurance. The seams give out before the fabric. I got the Sporti poly suit once. I didn't like how it fit, so I keep it for a backup suit. I can't kill it. I don't rinse it, I wring it out, I do everything wrong with it and it has lasted about 5 years, using it a couple of months per year.
I've had good luck with the Speedo Endurance+ polyester jammers.
Concur. I have one that I've been using for well over a year. Actually I just ordered two more (different color). Not because the one I was using wore out, but just so that I could rotate between them, and have an extra on hand in the event they get discontinued.
Dan
I have tracked the miles in my FLOG for every suit I have worn since joining USMS seven years ago. Speedo Endurance+ and Tyr Durafast tie (+/- a few miles) for the longest lasting suits, and Agon was the worst. For the price (if you get them on sale at http://www.swimoutlet.com) Sporti's aren't bad. They don't last as long, but they're a lot cheaper, too.
