Does anybody have any insight as to what size one should order? The sizing guidelines on Speedo's website suggest that you order one size smaller in the FSII (as compared to an endurance suit) but nothing is said for the PRO. I am inclined to order using the guidelines provided for the FSII but if anybody can offer some firsthand experience I would be most appreciative.
Out of curiosity, why not just size them properly so that you don't need special sizing guidelines?
Matt,
I vote for the "when in doubt, go small" mindset. I'd vote for the 30. Try it on. If it takes you ~5-10 minutes to get on, you should be good. As I said, it will have a lot of give once it gets wet, so keep that in mind when you're violating the drug free school zone (ie showing off your crack).
A tip with the FS2/Pro legs - bring a plastic bag (something big enough to cover your ankle) with you, slip it over your foot, and then carefully put your leg through the suit. You'll cut ~2 minutes off each foot. Without, a brand new suit should take you a few minutes to get it over your ankle bone.
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Out of curiosity, why not just size them properly so that you don't need special sizing guidelines?
Marketing.
I didn't think anyone in America still wore briefs!:dunno:
I just went back to the future and bought some Speedo endurance briefs. I don't think you can beat the old reliable. However, my wife was mortified and my swim coach calls me Pierre now.
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The butt crack look seems to be very popular for those wearing these suits. Not saying it's attractive, but it seems most of the top guys do it. I'd bet lots of money though that the elites (Phelps, Coughlin, etc) have their FSPros/IIs custom made.
Do you mean because its see through or so low on the hips its "plumber style"?:mooning:
I ask because I wore my new Jammers today and they were very low and got more so as I swam.:blush:
I had to keep checking to make sure I wasn't violating any indecency laws.
The jury is out on whether Jammer's are better than trunks for training/racing.:dunno:
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The jury is out on whether Jammer's are better than trunks for training/racing.:dunno:
I like the compression but I've heard others say they like the freedom briefs allow for breaststroke.:dunno:
I do find the crotch rides down after a while on jammers though...then you're adjusting and hitching...much to everyone's abhorrence.
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Just as a note
My left foot is marginally bigger than my right so I have to pull marginally harder on the right arm to go straight. I wear the same size socks on both feet though. :)
One of my shoulders is lower than the other. I'm convinced it's from years of carrying a backpack on one side. I'd never noticed it until I had a physical done. Not sure if it effects my swimming though. I have pretty small feet while we're on the subject.
Can you believe Ian Thorpe has size 17 feet!
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One of my shoulders is lower than the other. I'm convinced it's from years of carrying a backpack on one side. I'd never noticed it until I had a physical done. Not sure if it effects my swimming though. I have pretty small feet while we're on the subject.
Can you believe Ian Thorpe has size 17 feet!
They're not feet...they're flippers!
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I like the compression but I've heard others say they like the freedom briefs allow for breaststroke.:dunno:
I do find the crotch rides down after a while on jammers though...then you're adjusting and hitching...much to everyone's abhorrence.
I didn't think anyone in America still wore briefs!:dunno:
Former Member
I just went back to the future and bought some Speedo endurance briefs. I don't think you can beat the old reliable. However, my wife was mortified and my swim coach calls me Pierre now.
:lmao:
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I didn't think anyone in America still wore briefs!:dunno:
I was amazed when I watched the 400 IM final at Athens, the swimmer in lane 8 was wearing a Speedo.
