Been racing in a B70 NeroTX. Six meets and twelve competition days. On the second day of the meet at Auburn, it started to show those white frayed thinning areas in the chest, crotch and back seam. So it's obviously on its way out.
I have taken good care of it. Always rinsing in clear water after each day, not taking it on and off too much, always hanging immediately to dry, never leaving wadded up in my swim bag.
Now that we've been racing in the new generation of suits since July, I was curious about other's experience with their suits. What brand are you wearing and how has it held up? Is my suit life typical or have your suits lasted longer?
I know from experience I'm just not going to swim close to best times unless I'm shaved and tapered. I applaud those who can swim best times in season, but I'm definitely not one of them.
Kirk, agree with you here. I will wear a tech suit if I'm in a larger meet at a fast pool like Auburn but still don't anticipate swimming close to my shaved and tapered times.
Karlene, I don't think I'd expect these suits to last much more than 6 meets. As Chowmi points out, they may not be falling apart, but they will get very stretched out, especially if you're in them all day.
I was suspecting that six meets may be about the limit. My suit is still plenty snug but it was uncomfortably tight when I first wore it back in May.
And i'd like to head Dophin 2 off right now. I am a bit tired of hearing ad nauseum (sp) his well-known dislike of tech suits and the $$$ involved. The $$$ is unambiguous, you just have to budget your $$, and suits are something I think are worthwhile TO ME to spend lots of $$$ on.
Amen, Michelle! I had already purchased a second kneeskin a month ago in anticipation of my current one wearing out. I figure I can get one or two more local meets out of the disintigrating suit. I'll be purchasing yet another tech suit so that I always have two in good condition on hand. Compared to other sports, a few tech suits per year is a minor investment. It's my money and my choice to maximize my training efforts with a decent suit.
I know from experience I'm just not going to swim close to best times unless I'm shaved and tapered. I applaud those who can swim best times in season, but I'm definitely not one of them.
Kirk, agree with you here. I will wear a tech suit if I'm in a larger meet at a fast pool like Auburn but still don't anticipate swimming close to my shaved and tapered times.
Karlene, I don't think I'd expect these suits to last much more than 6 meets. As Chowmi points out, they may not be falling apart, but they will get very stretched out, especially if you're in them all day.
I was suspecting that six meets may be about the limit. My suit is still plenty snug but it was uncomfortably tight when I first wore it back in May.
And i'd like to head Dophin 2 off right now. I am a bit tired of hearing ad nauseum (sp) his well-known dislike of tech suits and the $$$ involved. The $$$ is unambiguous, you just have to budget your $$, and suits are something I think are worthwhile TO ME to spend lots of $$$ on.
Amen, Michelle! I had already purchased a second kneeskin a month ago in anticipation of my current one wearing out. I figure I can get one or two more local meets out of the disintigrating suit. I'll be purchasing yet another tech suit so that I always have two in good condition on hand. Compared to other sports, a few tech suits per year is a minor investment. It's my money and my choice to maximize my training efforts with a decent suit.
