First Experience and Feedback on the New Suits

Former Member
Former Member
Here is what I have tried so far: Speedo Fastskin Pro: I know it's not that new, but I still don't see a lot of people wearing it. I really like it. You can not size down a lot - maybe one size from your normal - it feels good with a little lift in the water. If you keep it dry, water will not get through for at least 2 minutes - very water resistant. No problems with ripping it or zipper. I do notice it pushing on my throat on longer races - it may have moved up a little and it was restricting my breathing on a 400 (not an ideal occasion). Blue Seventy Pointzero3+: Don't buy for the pool - it is open water only. Blue Seventy Nero Comp: Size down - a lot. I wore a knee skin in size 26 and I am 6-5 - 190. Major floatation device - you can just feel it floating you. Easy to put on even at that size - I did see a couple of them rip on other swimmers. I also got a little water into my suit and felt it move underneath my body. It does feel a lot like a wetsuit and it can get warm in there if you put it on too early. New Nike suit: Very tight + smooth material, but no lift or floating whatsoever. Feels a little tight and awkward around the shoulders - they have a rubber ring around and it does not give a lot. Felt good in the water - body feels compressed but not in a bad way - wore a size 30 full body. I think it's about the same as the Speedo Fastskin Pro. LZR: was not able to wear it - but I saw the zipper rip on a guy - it did not tear, it just opened up in the middle and he was able to fix it. I did notice that anybody who owns one, wears it at full body when it matters.