So, I am going to Spring Nats this year and started to look for a new tech suit as I've been using the same one since Nationals in San Antonio in 2015. Does anyone else get sticker shock when you see what the going rate is for these suits? I am absolutely flabbergasted that such a flimsy scrap of fabric, that is only intended to last for a few meets, can cost $300-$400+. When full length suits were legal, I can remember paying around $75-$100 for a suit if I was willing to buy a suit from the previous year's line, but ever since knee-length suits have become the only option, the prices continue to climb. Even clearance and previous generation models run $200-$300. As much as I want to be competitive and use swimwear that will help me perform better, I'm thinking that I'm either going to wear my old almost-transparent tech suit or compete in a workout suit.
Speedo has been selling Fastskin LZR Racer Elite for mid $200's. It's an older model, but this suit was $400 in 2013. It has been on sale since they have newer models coming out. I got one last month and with the local swim shop's additional discount of 10% for being a masters swimmer it was even better!
I actually broke down and bough a Speedo. The LZR Elite unfortunately didn't come in my size, but I ordered the Pro X.
Speedo has been selling Fastskin LZR Racer Elite for mid $200's. It's an older model, but this suit was $400 in 2013. It has been on sale since they have newer models coming out. I got one last month and with the local swim shop's additional discount of 10% for being a masters swimmer it was even better!
I actually broke down and bough a Speedo. The LZR Elite unfortunately didn't come in my size, but I ordered the Pro X.
