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Need help on swimwear for my wife

LeviSC

Jul 25, 08 10:14

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Hey All,

My wife is slowly becoming interested in triathlon and mentioned that she needed an actual swim-workout style suit. Having never done much searching for suits, I figured I'd ask the experts. Where do you guys get your suits? Are there any places to get really good deals? Because man those things are expensive.

Thanks for the Help.

bostonhopeful

Jul 25, 08 10:18

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i go to my local running/swim store, make sure to get a suit made out of polyester--last waaaay longer and more worth for your $$$!

it doesn't feel as nice as the spandex/lycra, but when your suit doesn't fall apart after 2 months, you'll be really grateful.

cuds

Jul 25, 08 10:21

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She should get a Splish suit. They're not overly expensive and she can design her own!! Makes the experience that much more enjoyable :)
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tigerchik

Jul 25, 08 10:45

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Speedo website, get them from the "sale" page rather than their new ones. The sale ones are about half the price of the new ones.
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LovePugs

Jul 25, 08 11:06

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+1 on Splish. I just got mine a while ago and LOVE it!! Affordable and oh so cute! Now only if I could look as cute as Amanda Lovato in hers...

tigerchik

Jul 25, 08 11:54

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splish suits feel weird to me... the material isn't as silky as the Speedo suits.
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cerveloguy

Jul 25, 08 11:58

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What you think she may like and what she does like are quite likely two different things. I've found this out the hard way when purchasing swim suits for women.

Find a good swimsuit store with a good selection, buy her a gift certificate and let her pick her own.

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lisazapato

Jul 25, 08 12:12

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i like swimoutlet.com. lots of brands (though not splish, never tried it), and lots of sales. goggles, fins, bags, etc too - you name it.

and +1 on the polyester - they last a LOT longer. I'm currently using a Tyr Durafast Maxback suit, and I like it. Not as stretchy as my old Lycra suit, but much more durable!

slink

Jul 25, 08 12:15

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Speedo Endurance, they come in pretty designs and last forever.

jenhs

Jul 25, 08 12:33

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She's going to need to try some on until she knows a brand's sizing and then can order others online. I highly suggest going to a local swim shop and spending time tormenting herself in the changing room. As in all clothing, the fit and size difference can be pretty dramatic.

Brand suggestions include Speedo, Finis and Nike. Splish is great once she knows her size.
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tigerchik

Jul 25, 08 16:12

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wanted to add that when you buy a swimsuit - unless it's one of the endurance ones - it should feel really really tight when you put it on dry. They stretch out in the water SO fast. Buying one that feels comfy in the store will result in a swimsuit that's really awfully loose in the water.
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PC

Jul 25, 08 16:23

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DO you have a swimshop in your area that supports the local swim teams?? I used to go to Castaway and buy the swimteam samples.

roadie gal

Jul 28, 08 11:06

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I like the Finis suits. http://www.finisinc.com/products-swimwear.shtml

Their polyester suits run about $40.

The Tyr polyester suits are also good. If you shop around you can find them for about $45 (instead of abou $70 full retail).