I tried on the FS PRO today, it was very tight... even the XXL was tight, although I think the XL will work fine... but, but... it just seems like a full body paper suit... versus the FS 2 which has all the cool material, etc..
Which one is better? $450 dollars is the price here, is there a better way to order it? I'd rather wait for the LZR in the fall if that's the best I can do.
As to getting technical suits in the first place. We all have things that we splurge money and/or time on. For me personally, I don't see ever purchasing any swimsuit that is more than $50, but who knows. I do love to swim, but am nowhere near any sort of records, top 10 times, etc. So my tolerance level (both money and time) is limited. As I've said in other threads, I won't spend even an hour to shave down either. I'd love to get swimming back to where the guys at least wore $20-30 suits, but I've accepted that those days are long gone. Personally, my 'splurge' money and time seems to go for travel. I also run, and won't hesitate to spend about $100 for a good pair of running shoes.
Now I am somewhat interested in some of the conversation about the suits. What if you are already at a reasonable weight, what benefit do they give then? Obviously it must be something, as the potential olympians are wearing them, but I thought they gave greater benefit to someone not quite so fit looking. I'm by far not in 100% the best shape I possibly could be, but I'm not bad. I had a near impossible time when shopping for a dress suit a few months ago, as I have a large chest and small waist. I couldn't imagine fitting into a 1-piece swimsuit covering both, and having a comfortable fit. Whenever I have to buy something as a set, there are major alterations to either the jacket, pants, or both. Heck, I even have a hard time with shirts, as ones that fit the chest are too big at the waist and come untucked easily. Do they have all sorts of shapes/sizes of these technical suits for all kinds of bodies? Do they have them customized?
As to getting technical suits in the first place. We all have things that we splurge money and/or time on. For me personally, I don't see ever purchasing any swimsuit that is more than $50, but who knows. I do love to swim, but am nowhere near any sort of records, top 10 times, etc. So my tolerance level (both money and time) is limited. As I've said in other threads, I won't spend even an hour to shave down either. I'd love to get swimming back to where the guys at least wore $20-30 suits, but I've accepted that those days are long gone. Personally, my 'splurge' money and time seems to go for travel. I also run, and won't hesitate to spend about $100 for a good pair of running shoes.
Now I am somewhat interested in some of the conversation about the suits. What if you are already at a reasonable weight, what benefit do they give then? Obviously it must be something, as the potential olympians are wearing them, but I thought they gave greater benefit to someone not quite so fit looking. I'm by far not in 100% the best shape I possibly could be, but I'm not bad. I had a near impossible time when shopping for a dress suit a few months ago, as I have a large chest and small waist. I couldn't imagine fitting into a 1-piece swimsuit covering both, and having a comfortable fit. Whenever I have to buy something as a set, there are major alterations to either the jacket, pants, or both. Heck, I even have a hard time with shirts, as ones that fit the chest are too big at the waist and come untucked easily. Do they have all sorts of shapes/sizes of these technical suits for all kinds of bodies? Do they have them customized?
