Colour of the month challenge June 18

[Torchwatch]

Hi it's a new month and a new challenge so search through your drawers for this months colour and we shall have.... navy blue.

If you have navy blue swim briefs etc, of any description get them on get them wet, sunbathe or cut the lawn in them. Be brave and tell all (nearly all) to score loads of points, and remember points win prizes !

[lapswimmer]

Did my mile swim today in a new poly NS blue pattern suit. was a delight to swim in.

[Torchwatch]

Well done lapswimmer bonus points to you for being first to complete the challenge.
I swam 1500m this morning in navy blue Dianna swim briefs, the fabric reminds me of paper Lycra but they are getting old and the leg elastic has lost it's ping. I brought them out again for the challenge.

[Bede735]

That's too easy. It's my second favourite colour of swimsuit after black. :)

[Torchwatch]

Slip them on and splash out then Bede.

[Polyamid986]

Swam in my navy blue Slazenger swim briefs this morning, currently sunbathing in them. Good day to you all! :D

[pyn1]

Swam 1750 yards in my navy Japanese Speedo Aquablade suit. Probably my "go-to" suit for the last few years - holds up well.

[Torchwatch]

Well done chaps, lots of points to both of you, those Japanese styled swim briefs are always exciting to wear, are they 1" sides and in a public pool ?

I swam 1500m in my Australian navy and light blue Speedos with the word "Speedo" printed on the rear in red, on Friday morning.
When I got them home and air dried them and was about to write this I realised the navy parts of the suit were in fact black but the light blue sections next to it made it look navy. So no points to me for all that swimming.

These swim briefs are size 34 and i should be wearing 36 or even 38, so they felt a bit tight and I could feel the stiffness of the printed rear. Maybe if someone needs them more than me I should post them on.

I've ordered some Arena Santa Marias in my size to make up the loss, in navy blue of course.

[lapswimmer]

I think the NS suits have a 1" side as shown in an earlier pic I posted. I swim in these suits at the local YMCA. Smallest suit in the place but a few Speedos show up from time to time.

[pyn1]

This particular Speedo suit is just about an inch and a quarter side width; which is typical of the Japanese competition suits. I have a few competition suits that are cut a bit smaller, which was the style about 8 years ago (when I bought them). I wear all of these at the public pool without issue - I'm there to swim as are most everyone else there! Probably 50% of male swimmers in brief suits on any given day; it varies.

There are always a few people that walk the lanes for resistance exercise, though.

[Torchwatch]

I received a parcel from Amazon the other day, Arena Santa Marias in navy blue, Wore them swimming today doing my usual 1500m, they were amazing hugging like a second skin, but for the tightness of the waist cord I almost felt naked. I think they are probably the best 2" racing briefs I've ever worn, they just seem to get everything right.
They seem thin and stretchy yet have been made to resist both chlorinated and sea water, lasting longer without the thickness and stiffness of an endurance suit. Maybe I should wear them some more to see how well they last.

[lapswimmer]

We would love to see the suit Torch.

Today i advanced to 2,000 Yds and it was such a delight. this NS suit is the Polyamide material and you hardly know its there even tho it is a tight fit.Laid out to sun a bit after the laps

[BikenSwim]

Nike navy string suit at the ocean.

[Torchwatch]

Nice photos and good to hear you are swimming the distance, lots of points to all, well done.

The Arena Santa Marias I bought arrived in an Amazon package and when I opened it I was disappointed in what I saw. The navy swim briefs had a hint of grey in their colour and the light blue Arena logo didn't stand out making them discreet rather than shouting for attention. Trying them on they fitted well with a slight pouch effect holding me nicely but they again felt discreet rather than amazing.

At the pool when I started to tie the waist cord as I tightened the half reef knot I discovered there was already a half knot there and the strings locked. I tied the bows on top of this and got in the water. Slightly loose the rear of the suit started dragging down my ass displaying the white label inside and disappointing me. I stopped and untied the string underwater then tied a tight bow properly. When I started swimming again the Santa Marias suit just felt amazing, almost as if it were not there or a part of me giving me free movement and minimal drag.

I'll try and get some photos when I go to the beach, this suit has to be seen wet. For now here's the photos from the Amazon listing:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B009E8A4Z0/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[NE_OH_thonger]

Nike navy string suit at the ocean.
I didn't know Nike made a string suit. I'd love to have something like that.

[BikenSwim]

I didn't know Nike made a string suit. I'd love to have something like that.

Not any more, well-made in Colombia with Italian fabric with "32- WMS 6" and "36- WMS 10" unisex sizing on the last two I bought, years ago at a closeout sale in the women's section as Sports Authority thought the tops were missing. No, it's cut for cute Colombian guys, and Italian-American guys like me. Italian spandex will last a very long time, already outlasted the store.

[lapswimmer]

Too bad the suit is no longer found. In surfing the web, I see several suits advertised as made from Italian material. Glad to know it holds up so well,,, no pun intended. Looks good on you.

[BikenSwim]

Good news, I did a Google search for Nike Colombia and quickly located the suit in Nike Spain, now branded Hurley https://www.nike.com/es/t/hurley-quick-dry-koko-parte-de-abajo-de-surf-Rhm1td
They have a wider waistband version in Navy Blue! https://www.nike.com/es/t/hurley-quick-dry-pendleton-grand-canyon-parte-de-abajo-de-surf-11HN12/AJ9511-451
I then searched Amazon for "Hurley womens swimwear" and found it, they have several sizes and colors if you hunt around. Amazon has everything on Earth, if you know what to call it. https://www.amazon.com/Hurley-Womens-Apparel-Compression-Floral/dp/B07896K721 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B077H69KXP/ and https://www.amazon.com/Hurley-Womens-Apparel-Compression-Floral/dp/B078969DR5/ Women have wider hips, men can usually wear small or medium, use the hip size in the chart to order. The elastic trim bands add security from anything falling out, very comfortable and a great design for men to wear.

[Torchwatch]

Following the string bikini thread I went to the beach after work on Thursday and sunbathed for a while in these:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sexy-Men-Spandex-Tanga-Briefs-Low-Rise-Panties-Thong-Faux-Leather-Swim-Underwear/362309448784?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&var=631513582206&_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649

Indoors they are navy and a bit plasticy but in direct sunlight they become irradescent reflecting reds and blues. Strangly for something made in China they are larger than you expect so downsize this product.

After work yesterday I swam 2000m in my navy Arena Santa Marias, feely free yet supported in the water while knowing they looked good yet discrete poolside. Am wondering about a pair of Arena Santa Marias in a brighter colour, maybe lime green.

[BikenSwim]

Good news, I did a Google search for Nike Colombia and quickly located the suit in Nike Spain, now branded Hurley https://www.nike.com/es/t/hurley-quick-dry-koko-parte-de-abajo-de-surf-Rhm1td
They have a wider waistband version in Navy Blue! https://www.nike.com/es/t/hurley-quick-dry-pendleton-grand-canyon-parte-de-abajo-de-surf-11HN12/AJ9511-451
I then searched Amazon for "Hurley womens swimwear" and found it, they have several sizes and colors if you hunt around. Amazon has everything on Earth, if you know what to call it. https://www.amazon.com/Hurley-Womens-Apparel-Compression-Floral/dp/B07896K721 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B077H69KXP/ and https://www.amazon.com/Hurley-Womens-Apparel-Compression-Floral/dp/B078969DR5/ Women have wider hips, men can usually wear small or medium, use the hip size in the chart to order. The elastic trim bands add security from anything falling out, very comfortable and a great design for men to wear.

Bad news, I ordered two Hurley suits from Amazon. They are now made in Cambodia, way too small and poor quality uneven construction. Even suits from China are better. I am sending them back.

[Red^^Speedo]

Genuine Nike Teraz. Navy.