Has anyone tried the Speedo suits made of Polyester/Xtra Life Lycra(R) such as the "Flip Turns" series of suits? I'm wondering how much longer they actually last. My baseline is that a regular Nylon 80%/Spandex 20% suit lasts 2.5-3 months training 3 days/week.
Also, Nike is making suits of Polyester and XLA Lastol which looks like a new fiber made by Dow. Any comments on the longevity of that combo would be great, too.
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I have "poly" speedos that have worn like iron (really). They are 3 years old and haven't faded or changed shape one little bit - Flyback.
I tried the speedo "Flip-Turns" - the color did not fade, but the shape has given way. I would not pay full price for the suit.
I favor the speedo endurance - fabic is much softer than the "poly", the color stays well and the shape has held up well. It feels like a lycra suit much longer than the two I already mentioned.
Speedo Lycra - or any Lycra - don't spend the money - so not worth it.
Splish - color lasted well, however the shape gave way.
Dolphin Uglies - held up 'OK' in both color and shape - I am not impressed. Don't pay full price - I wouldn't.
I have used these suits in all kinds of chlorinated pools for extended periods of time - like 20 +/- per week of actual water time.
I have "poly" speedos that have worn like iron (really). They are 3 years old and haven't faded or changed shape one little bit - Flyback.
I tried the speedo "Flip-Turns" - the color did not fade, but the shape has given way. I would not pay full price for the suit.
I favor the speedo endurance - fabic is much softer than the "poly", the color stays well and the shape has held up well. It feels like a lycra suit much longer than the two I already mentioned.
Speedo Lycra - or any Lycra - don't spend the money - so not worth it.
Splish - color lasted well, however the shape gave way.
Dolphin Uglies - held up 'OK' in both color and shape - I am not impressed. Don't pay full price - I wouldn't.
I have used these suits in all kinds of chlorinated pools for extended periods of time - like 20 +/- per week of actual water time.
