2009 News: FINIS Reduces Prices on all Technical Swimwea

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Former Member — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 10:55:09 GMT

Any opinion on picking up a Finis just for sprint training. I see a pro of training at true race pace in practice (potentially), but at the same time I will be training in a suit that I will not wear in competition.

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Former Member — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 15:27:16 GMT

I've worn my Hydrospeed 2 about 3 times now and it's a very well made suit. Fits very snug and feels great!

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Former Member — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 14:28:14 GMT

It's funny - I was going to post in the other tech suit thread (okay so there may be tons of them, the one closest to the top) voicing my main concern with the technical suits, which is that the cost is prohibitive for those on a limited budget. Now I see this thread, and I am very grateful to Finis for offering me and anyone else who doesn't have lots of extra room for discretionary spending the opportunity to try racing in one of these suits, even if it will only be for a few times until regulations are set. Signed, A poor graduate student :)

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Former Member — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 13:05:44 GMT

Sorry, I'm a tech suit noob. I'd like to buy one of these sexy suits, but I do predominantly indoor swimming. Eventually I'd like to do a triathlon, but not any time in the near future. Q: Is it commonplace to train indoors with a tech suit? Would size 26 or 28 fit better for someone 5'7", 160 waist 32? Thanks

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__steve__ — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 09:50:15 GMT

Q: Is it commonplace to train indoors with a tech suit? Would size 26 or 28 fit better for someone 5'7", 160 waist 32? Thanks Here is the sizing chart www.finisinc.com/.../amp_size.jpg I am 6'1", 164 lbs, waist 31" and got two amp tights size 30. They fit perfectly except they're a little short on the lower legs. The first time it was too tight in some areas and too loose in others, but they break-in well. The reason I purchaced was for having a suit that will last a whole season for just $40.

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__steve__ — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 08:12:08 GMT

Finis has excellent service. One set of tights had stitching near crotch unthread after 1st use (still within 30 day's). No more were in stock, so they're sending a hydrospeed john as a replacement.

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Former Member — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 11:11:14 GMT

Update on the sizing of the amphibian jammer... I swam in it today and it was a tad bit big on me. I could feel the water going through the suit at my waistline since it wasn't tight enough. It was easier to swim in but very uncomfortable due to the water rushing in the suit through the waistline. So, I guess 36 should order 34 and 34 should go with a 32. Sorry if this isn't the place but if anyone wants an 34 amphibian jammer for dirt cheap I'll certainly pass it on to whomever might find it useful!:wave:

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__steve__ — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 02:29:32 GMT

amphibians are out of stock now But, the pants type are in stock. I bought two of them. I'm 6'1", 165lbs and got 30's. they should fit because I have no butt. I think they are supposed to take several minutes to put on because this increases surfaces density which makes you faster.

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Former Member — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 16:34:34 GMT

FWIW,I ordered the jammer to size and it's fine (as opposed to full body where I sized one down)

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Former Member — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 16:16:40 GMT

I would like to get a jammer style tech-suit. It would pay for itself for durability during training, but most of all I would at least look fast (even though I can't turn worth a crap yet) This is so true! Get the Amphibian Jammer. Really at $25 there is nothing to lose. Better act fast though, I am going to be ordering a couple more....

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Former Member — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 16:15:09 GMT

Hey Lefty Well, here's the reason why. Actually I've been visiting the USMS site since 2000. However in the past 5 years, I've noticed that the topics on the discussion board have evolved from chit chat about basic swimming techniques to what's the "latest & greatest" in suit technology. Sell your BS to someone without a brain because anyone can see this is plainly not true. If you are frustrated by the content of this forum you would offer alternative topics. You dont do that at all. Further more, it does take much to realize that you direct the conversation towards the "tech suit" debate more than any poster on here simply because of your incessant complaining over the matter.

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Former Member — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 15:45:10 GMT

From Lefty: I don't know why I care, but I do: Dolphin you contribute absolutely nothing to this forum except for complaints about tech suits. I just clicked on your profile and then looked at your past posts. Almost 100% of your posts are tech suit bashing. Hey Lefty Well, here's the reason why. Actually I've been visiting the USMS site since 2000. However in the past 5 years, I've noticed that the topics on the discussion board have evolved from truly interesting chit chat about basic swimming techniques to what's the "latest & greatest" in suit technology. An apparel item that onced covered only 8% of a swimmer's body (and cost only $12 at Sears) has now evolved into some expensive tacky craze like something out of the script of a movie about the Los Angeles car culture. So other than providing a scientific/academic experiment in the subject mechanically aided swimming, the whole suit technology issue doesn't have much athletic esteem in the opinion of many people. Hearing that Joe Schmoe set another new WR by using a new fangled speed suit has become pretty blas'e and ho hum (and highly enticing to trolls to boot). It's like the monotony of hearing people talk about their expensive new BMW and I just get totally dazed when I hear people swooning and gasping to the point where they're about to fall on the floor while saying "Oh............I just can't wait until the new models (tech suits that is) come out". :blah: Dolphin 2

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orca1946 — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 12:50:50 GMT

Jammers. Do they come in a 36 or 38 ?

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__steve__ — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 11:58:47 GMT

I would like to get a jammer style tech-suit. It would pay for itself for durability during training, but most of all I would at least look fast (even though I can't turn worth a crap yet)

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Former Member — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 07:10:42 GMT

Thanks Spock! Its good to know that I ordered the right size.

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Former Member — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 06:20:52 GMT

I am worried that I got the wrong size. I'm 6'2" and 200 lbs. I went with a 32. Should I have gone with a 30? No that's the correct size. I'm 6'1" & 180# and the 30 is really tight.

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Former Member — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 06:15:05 GMT

Sell your BS to someone without a brain because anyone can see this is plainly not true. If you are frustrated by the content of this forum you would offer alternative topics. You dont do that at all. Further more, it does take much to realize that you direct the conversation towards the "tech suit" debate more than any poster on here simply because of your incessant complaining over the matter. You have an odd response to a Dolphin's post. Seems like he answered your comments sincerely and with thought. I've been on the forum for quite a while and I'm more interested in training and technique discussions. But those are fewer and farther between. And it takes more effort to locate those. Suits discussions on the other hand are easy to find. Back to the topic, I just ordered a long john amphibian suit. The only suits I have raced in have either been clearance rack models or suits given to me. For $60 I think it is worth it to get the chance to swim in one before they are no longer allowed. I am worried that I got the wrong size. I'm 6'2" and 200 lbs. I went with a 32. Should I have gone with a 30?

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Former Member — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 08:23:49 GMT

Sizing update. Received my other suit and compared. I am a 32 and ordered the long Finis Amp in 30 and 32. The first time I tried on the 30, it took me 20+ minutes. Today, I put on the 32 in less than 5 ... very similar to my Blue70. With the 32 on, it felt fairly snug, but bending over for a start left a bunch of fabric bunched behind my knees. Tried the 30 on again and this time did it in about 7-8 minutes (most of it struggling to get over the butt). It felt much tighter and given that I think it will slightly stretch over swims, I'm keeping it. So my advice, if you want it for what it's designed for (streamlining, compression, etc) it's worth considering 1 size down. If you want it for comfort/fun/ease of getting in/out of, go with your size. Given we may only have a few months with these (I hope not, but that's another story), I'm sticking with a size down.

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pwolf66 — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 06:57:21 GMT

PS: I just reread this and it comes off a little mean. I am not going to edit it, but rather add that I hope you have more to offer in the future. Most of us have given up on that hope. He's just your basic iTroll.

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Former Member — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 15:49:17 GMT

I got my order on Wednesday. A couple of things I noticed: 1) The stitching on these suits is thick. That means more drag. It also means more sturdy. Considering my level of competition I am perfectly happy with the trade off (For what it is worth the stitching on the LZR really is phenomenal). 2) The black full pants hydrospeed in an awesome looking suit. I put it on and, I dont know, it just looks great. Black and yellow. 3) I wore an Amphibian Jammer in an open water swim yesterday morning. I liked the results but it really does feel funny at first. Because of the (strong)durability I would recommend that you try it out a few times. I think the amphibian jammer is the perfect suit for a duathlon.

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Former Member — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 12:26:26 GMT

I guess the suit makers & dealers are noticing the dark clouds gathering around the controversy over suit technology and the mounting pressure on FINA to limit their use and possibly get rid of 'em altogether. It looks like the dealers are heeding the old sayings "Read the handwriting on the wall" and "Strike while the iron's hot" and accordingly, they've started running "liquidation sales". :badday: Dolphin 2 I don't know why I care, but I do: Dolphin you contribute absolutely nothing to this forum except for complaints about tech suits. I just clicked on your profile and then looked at your past posts. Almost 100% of your posts are tech suit bashing. I dont get it. I mean I actually kind of agree with you, I am glad about the technology rollback, but do you really have nothing else to offer? The only thing I can come up with is that you post under different names and Dolphin2 is your "tech suit bashing" alter-ego. As lame as that would be I guess I hope that is true, because if you really have so little to offer, well, that would just be sad. PS: I just reread this and it comes off a little mean. I am not going to edit it, but rather add that I hope you have more to offer in the future.

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Former Member — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 06:23:23 GMT

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Former Member — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 06:00:34 GMT

I just ordered the hydrospeed 2 leggings as well... I'm assuming they are just like the Hydrospeed without the gold trim?

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Former Member — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 13:02:50 GMT

Thanks for posting Ande. Is USMS imposing a ban in the near future? I'd like to get a few swims in the dirt cheap full suit before January.

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ourswimmer — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 09:57:36 GMT

i read the size chart and ordered a 30 in the hydrospeed, because it said wear what size u practice in. i just got it, and to me it is a little big. took 5 minutes to get into. is that how it should be? When I bought my hydrospeed suit, I bought the size that I would have bought for a tank suit to race in (32), not to practice in (34). It took longer than 5 min. to put on the first time. Now it goes on pretty fast, but it's still a good suit for me. If I were to buy another I think I'd get a 30. I just bought one of the "amphibian" suits and followed the size chart (bought a 30) but I haven't tried it on yet.