the next generation of speedo high tech suits is being released very soon. I don't know how it can be better than the fs II. I think its just a way for speedo to make more money.
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I hope the price of the fs 2 goes down becasue of the new suit.
the next generation of speedo high tech suits is being released very soon. I don't know how it can be better than the fs II. I think its just a way for speedo to make more money.
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I hope the price of the fs 2 goes down becasue of the new suit.
This was just on the cover of the Metro Swim Shop mag that came in the mail today... I was wondering if it'd find its way to the boards. Anyone tried one of these things or seen it in action?
Anyone tried one of these things or seen it in action?
Some of my sons high school friends had them for their recent state meets. They seemed to work okay - the boys swam fast.
These are interesting - they feel like the old paper suits from the 1980's if you ever experienced those. They feel much lighter than the FSIIs and they seem to never get wet. I believe the full body is not available yet - only jammers and legs.
Not sure about the women's. Although I heard Kate Ziegler got a special edition of the neck to knee - so that should be coming soon.
Actually I had heard that all of the manufacturers are going to be coming out with new suits to preview there technology by the end of 2007 and have them ready to the market by the summer of 2008. I am sure that Speedo wants to get a jump on the market and what better way to do that then preview the new suits at the World Championships next month in Australia. I think all of the FS II, TYR, Nike, Arena, and others will start to go down in price once the new ones hit the market. I remember at the Y Nationals in 2004, I bought a FS I for $88.00, which was less than half of what it was selling for 6 months earlier. So hold off on your buys for a while.
Suit technologies will always change like crazy. Look at the '92 olympics (Speedo had the S-2000), in '96 (Aquablade), '00 (Fastskin), and '04... the Fastskin II. '08 is just around the corner... time for a new suit! HA HA!
1992 is as far back as I can remember.
I think it's great that they keep coming up with new ideas - I just hate the new sticker price (meaning the jump in price from the aquablade to the FS). The new Pro, I believe, is the same price as the FSII? Not sure when the price of the FSII will come down - would be nice, though.
Oh No – not yet another version of Speedo’s Fastskin (or any other company’s) brand of so called “technical suit”. The idea of swimming with your entire body covered with water repellent material is totally antithetical to the whole concept of this sport. :shakeshead:
In addition to the loss of sensation of being in the water, these suits are a total hassle to put on and take off. One of the main problems with getting people involved in athletics (especially ordinary P.E.) is reducing the “annoyance factor” of stripping and changing into and (out of) just a simple gym uniform. Requiring more elaborate (and uncomfortable) athletic wear just makes this problem even worse.
If I had to wear one of these technical suits (instead of conventional briefs) when I was on my high school swim team back in the late 60’s, I would have absolutely never taken up swimming at all.
My advice, if we want to encourage people to get into swimming, let’s keep it comfortable.
Dolphin 2 :)
Oh No – not yet another version of Speedo’s Fastskin (or any other company’s) brand of so called “technical suit”. The idea of swimming with your entire body covered with water repellent material is totally antithetical to the whole concept of this sport. :shakeshead:
In addition to the loss of sensation of being in the water, these suits are a total hassle to put on and take off. One of the main problems with getting people involved in athletics (especially ordinary P.E.) is reducing the “annoyance factor” of stripping and changing into and (out of) just a simple gym uniform. Requiring more elaborate (and uncomfortable) athletic wear just makes this problem even worse.
If I had to wear one of these technical suits (instead of conventional briefs) when I was on my high school swim team back in the late 60’s, I would have absolutely never taken up swimming at all.
My advice, if we want to encourage people to get into swimming, let’s keep it comfortable.
Dolphin 2 :)
I'm kind of with you on that one. Although I respect the view of those that want to see clothing advances to improve results. It's no different to the rest of the sporting world I guess.
It sounds reasonable. Speedo always wants to introduce a new suit to correspond with the Olympics because that's the one time where swimming in on the world stage.
