Fastskin suits

RE: Fastskin suits

Former Member — Fri, 19 May 2006 11:12:10 GMT

yeah, I wear a size 28 aquablade. And where does the torso begin and end, so I can measure mine, because on the size chart it has measurments for that.

RE: Fastskin suits

Former Member — Fri, 19 May 2006 10:51:07 GMT

On the size issue..... I have the tag from the Fastskin that I just bought. The tag says that the long sizes are designed for long torso people. The oddity is that I bought a men's long and I don't have a long torso- I'm mostly legs. I did try on several pairs before I settled on that size. Have you had an aquablade? I ask because there is a size equivalent between the aquablade and a fastskin......It might help. :)

RE: Fastskin suits

Former Member — Fri, 19 May 2006 09:35:54 GMT

Originally posted by Mswimming Thanks for the tip. I found the fastskin I "bodyskins" on sale for $90. And I was thinking the same thing about holding back the flab. Definitely the best price I found. I couldn't find a place to try them on so I took a chance and got the XL-Long size. Hopefully it fits right. Kevin yeah I saw the fsI body skin for $90 also, im seriously thinking about getting it but, I dont know what size to get. Whats the difference between a medium and a medium-long?

RE: Fastskin suits

Former Member — Fri, 19 May 2006 08:17:56 GMT

Originally posted by jonblank Try speedo.com. They've had FSI's at a significant discount for almost a year now. I've gotten several shortleg farmer johns for $75 apiece. Though the young whippersnappers seem to like the jammers for breaststroke, the USMS athlete's mature body configuration (okay, beergut) may benefit from the farmer john style. Thanks for the tip. I found the fastskin I "bodyskins" on sale for $90. And I was thinking the same thing about holding back the flab. Definitely the best price I found. I couldn't find a place to try them on so I took a chance and got the XL-Long size. Hopefully it fits right. Kevin

RE: Fastskin suits

jonblank — Fri, 19 May 2006 02:24:02 GMT

Try speedo.com. They've had FSI's at a significant discount for almost a year now. I've gotten several shortleg farmer johns for $75 apiece. Though the young whippersnappers seem to like the jammers for breaststroke, the USMS athlete's mature body configuration (okay, beergut) may benefit from the farmer john style.

RE: Fastskin suits

Former Member — Thu, 18 May 2006 16:53:21 GMT

Originally posted by Mswimming The hard part is trying to figure out the sizing. I'm 6'2" 200 #'s with about a 33" waist. Would the L-Long be the right size? It depends on how tight you want it to fit. I'm 5'11, 150lbs and wear an L-Long (FS II). Fits like a glove (but not uncomfortable).

RE: Fastskin suits

Former Member — Thu, 18 May 2006 16:12:57 GMT

I actually did a search on Fastskins here and found a thread that suggested to check the sale page on the Speedo website. Glad I did, turns out they have the high neck bodyskins (fastskin I) for $90. Seems like the best deal out there. The hard part is trying to figure out the sizing. I'm 6'2" 200 #'s with about a 33" waist. Would the L-Long be the right size? Kevin

RE: Fastskin suits

Former Member — Thu, 18 May 2006 11:05:50 GMT

No scraps or cuts on my back from my zipper. I do have a couple on my upper arm because I wasn't careful when I pulled it over my arms.

RE: Fastskin suits

jasoneaddy — Thu, 18 May 2006 08:52:39 GMT

Regarding the zipper scrapes...if it's a concern, put some bodyglide around the edges of the suit and down the zipper stripe before you use it. Even without it, there shouldn't be a problem for shorter races. If you're swimming a mile or more, I recommend the bodyglide though. We've had some nice battle wounds on our team from people using the suits for the hour swim without any bodyglide.

RE: Fastskin suits

aquaFeisty — Thu, 18 May 2006 08:40:50 GMT

You can try your local swim shop... sometimes they have random fast suits on sale that are either the last generation, a discontinued style, or returns (due to wrong color, size, etc). We have a Kiefer shop around here and maybe 3-4 years ago I picked up a Speedo Aquablade (female zipback) for $20. It helps if you're not picky about color and make sure you try the suit on. The fastskin type suits sometimes fit differently than your normal suits. Good luck!

RE: Fastskin suits

Former Member — Wed, 17 May 2006 12:30:46 GMT

The first generation fastskins are on sale on most websites..try at bigger meets...I got a leg suit with a zipper back for 90 at nationals last week....

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A.K. — Wed, 17 May 2006 10:12:15 GMT

Got a Fastskin II Jammer for $130 in February, seems to help somewhat, whether it be psychological of physical. I wore it for Nationals and Zones - rinsed each day and air dry flat- great shape. I was a 36 - 34 when I bought the 34" suit, now I'm a 32. Interested in it? I'm looking at a Farmer John style.

RE: Fastskin suits

Donna — Wed, 17 May 2006 08:46:15 GMT

Those zipper backs look painful to put on and alot of people seem to have scrapes and cuts where the zippers rub against their backbones.

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Jim Clemmons — Wed, 17 May 2006 07:49:44 GMT

"Used" is the most economical.