With the scy season starting in a month or so I'm looking to pick out a new racing suit. I know the b70s are particularly popular right now but I really can't stand having anything on my upper body, I much prefer the legskin-style suit from waist to ankle.
For the past couple years I've been using the tyr fusion 2 which is an inexpensive tight and I'm pretty happy with it but am itching to try something new and fancier. I know the actual benefits are arguable, especially for someone at my speed, but I tend to "feel" faster and slicker when wearing a racing suit so that's got to be worth something even if it is a placebo.
I'd like the suit to make it through the major meets for the year if possible. That means two PMS championships and two Nationals. So, with some relay swims, that's going to be about 30 races. Will any of the fancier technical suits last that long before losing their advantages? It seems the LZR is out since it apparently falls apart after 5 swims.
Looking at swimoutlet.com these are the choices:
- speedo fastskin ii
- speedo fs pro
- nike swim swift
- nike swim hydra
- tyr tracer rise
I'm particularly interested in the tracer rise and fs pro. Does anyone know how well those hold up over the long-haul? Any word on whether b70 will be releasing their suit in a leg-only version?
Thanks guys
I know the b70s are particularly popular right now but I really can't stand having anything on my upper body, I much prefer the legskin-style suit from waist to ankle.
Justin,
I was a big ANTI-FAN of full-body suits until I tried the B70. I had never worn more than jammers and old 'paper suits,' though I had bought a full body FS and HATED it. The B70 material is very different; it's really quite nice and doesn't feel at all constrictive. I'd really encourage trying it. I do mid to long distance free and IMs and it's been a sweet suit in all.
Of course, if they're coming out with a legskin, maybe your need is solved.
I know the b70s are particularly popular right now but I really can't stand having anything on my upper body, I much prefer the legskin-style suit from waist to ankle.
Justin,
I was a big ANTI-FAN of full-body suits until I tried the B70. I had never worn more than jammers and old 'paper suits,' though I had bought a full body FS and HATED it. The B70 material is very different; it's really quite nice and doesn't feel at all constrictive. I'd really encourage trying it. I do mid to long distance free and IMs and it's been a sweet suit in all.
Of course, if they're coming out with a legskin, maybe your need is solved.
