Swimsuit Sale in DC

RE: Swimsuit Sale in DC

Former Member — Thu, 26 Feb 2004 15:08:18 GMT

I've thought about doubling up on suits to make them stretch a bit longer in wear--but I hate the drag. I never trained in drag suits, and it always feels like I'm worn out early and I can't finish my workouts...hardly worth it in my opinion, and the drag probably won't do THAT much good anyway. so, a new suit is in order!! (unless the whole pool wants to see my butt, of course--not!)

RE: Swimsuit Sale in DC

swim53 — Thu, 26 Feb 2004 11:32:56 GMT

Jerrycat, Try: www.worldwideaquatics.com/ I bought a chlorine-resistant suit from them and it lasted a long time.

RE: Swimsuit Sale in DC

Former Member — Tue, 24 Feb 2004 12:44:00 GMT

I order my suits thru Kiefer, the local stores don't have my size and they are still good shape 6 months later. On this masters site Kiefer adversites. So, do online or over-the phone like I did or send in an order form. They have several brands.

RE: Swimsuit Sale in DC

Former Member — Tue, 24 Feb 2004 11:11:45 GMT

place to ge these great suits for a decent price? If I have my butt show through one more time I'm going to start swimming in jeans! jerrycat

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Former Member — Tue, 24 Feb 2004 08:34:54 GMT

Why not get a nylon suit? I got one back in October? and it's lasted til now with only fading colors. I was given a nylon suit that was 10 years old about a year ago and I still wear it all the time. That new Lycra stuff is crap.

RE: Swimsuit Sale in DC

Former Member — Tue, 24 Feb 2004 08:30:00 GMT

I'm tired of paying between 45 and 60 bucks for a suit that lasts only 3 months. I need a source of less expensive prices, but quality suits. If you have any other tips or places to check out--please share. jerrys

RE: Swimsuit Sale in DC

Frank Thompson — Tue, 24 Feb 2004 07:17:51 GMT

Jerry Cat there is a Speedo Authentic Fitness in Beachwood, OH near Cleveland. I bought some stuff there 2 years ago. The address is 26300 Cedar Road Beachwood, OH 44122 and the phone is (216) 595-9817. Call them and maybe they will tell you of a store that is closer.

RE: Swimsuit Sale in DC

aquageek — Tue, 24 Feb 2004 03:59:02 GMT

The polyester/nylon suits will last forever. The string is more likely to fray than the suit fall apart. I agree on lycra. Feels great the first few swims and then wears out quickly. And, when lycra goes, it really goes.

RE: Swimsuit Sale in DC

Former Member — Mon, 16 Feb 2004 14:41:27 GMT

Speedo Authentic Fitness stores nationwide are closing. Speedo is downsizing to a wholesale and web-based retail business. About a month before each store closing, the merchandise in that store goes from 30% to 50% off, and then in the last week or two, it goes to 70% off. When it goes to 70% off, the store clears out in a day or two (so if you want something, you might not want to wait until this point). Here in LA, the Century City store closed in January, and the Santa Monica one is closing in March or April (can't remember -- SM store was still at 30% when the CC store closed). I hit the CC store a few times when it was 50% off (went during my lunch breaks so had limited time and Had to go back) and then was lucky enough to go the morning it went to 70%. The next day, the store was almost empty. (Okay, I admit to going six times in two weeks....) I won't be needing suits, goggles, sweatshirts, caps, shorts, backpacks, gym clothes or sandals for a couple years, at least.... Some of the stuff I got was already on sale, so 50-70% off the sale prices left me paying $10 for some suits, $2.50 for board shorts (got them for everyone I knew), $12.50 for really nice women's hooded sweatshirt jackets....

RE: Swimsuit Sale in DC

Former Member — Mon, 16 Feb 2004 10:54:38 GMT

The Speedo store in La Jolla is having a similar sale. I stopped in thinking about stocking up, but the men's selection had already been picked pretty clean. I guess business hasn't been too good, but considering their in-store prices were never very competitive I'm not surprised.