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.
Mr.Timed Finals:
You bring up a great point. There was a decision to ban the arm ban (no pun intended) that was part of the TYR Aqua Shift suit back in June of 2004, right before the Olympic Trials. It seems they violated the suit costume requirements and rules that were interpreted by FINA. I believe this was the first time in swimming history this happened at such a late date right before the Olympic Trials/Games. When I heard this I thought of the product investment by TYR and the politics that followed because of this some decisions favored advance technology of suit manufacturers and some did not. I think with the new FINA guidelines this should be avoided in the future.
Swimmers that would have bought this suit would be up the creek and would have to petition to get there money back or at least get compensation for the cost of the arm ban. I am not sure how straightforward the rules are but there should be regulations in place similar to what food manufacturers have with the FDA and vehicles with the Federal Motor Vehicles Safety Standards that are enforced by NHTSA for vehicles. I am sure that TYR must have took a huge loss with this decision against them and there product.
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Jeff.....you went to the "dark side" last year with the jammers.....time to ditch that Austin Powers thing you call a "brief"!
They are fine for everything but breaststroke. I don't know breaststrokers deal with that pocket of air.
Two girls from Southern Conneticut State Uni. had full body suits on this weekend for a 200free relay and the 50free. I think thats a bit obsessive...and VERY unnatural. But...they did fly like bats out of hell so who am I to criticize.
They are fine for everything but breaststroke. I don't know breaststrokers deal with that pocket of air.
As a breaststroker with a less than Herculean physique, I like the compression that a "kneeskin jammer" provides. It flattens out my gut flab, whereas Mr. Commings flaunts his sixpack.
By the way, I buy the old Speedo fastskin I's whenever they are in the Sale section of the speedo website - $65 seems kinder than $200. I scored some Aquablades at $25 each, but I'm down to the last one of those.
As a breaststroker with a less than Herculean physique, I like the compression that a "kneeskin jammer" provides. It flattens out my gut flab, whereas Mr. Commings flaunts his sixpack.
More like a two-pack (maybe three at the end of the season), but thank you.
these suits are a total hassle to put on and take off.
My advice, if we want to encourage people to get into swimming, let’s keep it comfortable.
Dolphin 2 :)
Hi, I'm a new poster, but I've been lurking around reading posts for a bit now. I saw the Metro Swim Shop mag the other day as well. Thought the flat balck was a bit boring, so I checked out the Speedo site for alternatives. Only other choice is solid navy (also a snooze, IMHO). :2cents:
I agree that the FSII suits are a pain to get into, but I find them totally comfortable -- once I'm actually in it!:wiggle:
