looking for a speedo to wear

[mike37]

Hey all I need some help fine the right suit to fit me. i am5/10 w 165

[Lap Counter]

Since Speedos are skintight, you really need to try one on to see if it fits. Don't any stores in your area carry them? You may find limited colors and selection, but then you'll know what size and brand works for you when you explore the unlimited shopping possibilities of the internet.

[Byron]

LC is right and determining your size is important. Remember that what you may decide is the right comfortable size for you in one manufacturer's product will not necessarily produce the same satisfaction in another's.

Once you have pinpointed a brand and model you really like a post here will I am sure elicit an opinion from one or more experienced reader(s) about the fit you may expect for your choice.

[Byron]

You may observe that Skippy and Maroon have just sorted something out as regards sizing for AussieBums.

[mike37]

Thanks for the information. I went to the store here in nj and I did try on a speedo. I tried on a size 36 and that fit really well on me. I not sure how i looked in it but i did like the feeling of it. Wish there were more colors to pick from

[skippy]

I always pick a size up for speedos I like more of the looseness in front as apposed to that flat squashed look.But I am looking towards the aussiebum as byron said cause I love the look of the aussie lifeguards.But never buy an over large speedo as I made that newbie mistake years ago when I first started buying them,Pretty ugly IMO.

[Byron]

:) Quite right - and, going to the other extreme, be wary if you are looking at Japanese speedos. LOL: many problems there between oriental and western physiques - as you might well see from recent posts here.

As for colors, bear in mind that retail shops will often carry a limited range
to avoid holding unsold stock for months. If you take a note of what brand(s) you have liked then it is worth using your internet search facility and you will undoubtedly find the manufacturers' full ranges in a variety of colors and patterns.

[sebbie]

Assuming you are in the US, I recommend Swimoutlet.com for a wide choice in briefs. In most brands, I would say you are a 34 not 36 if you are 165 lbs and 5'10. At 5'10 and 152 a 30 fits me fine.

Sebbie

[mike37]

good to know size 34 seem a little tight on me Yes I am in the USA NJ.I am hoping to to go to the beach this year in one

[skippy]

Mike, if you are in jersey there are some speedo friendly beaches there especially the beach I go to at Gunnison Sandy hook which is a nude beach so its either nude or speedos there.I also see guys wearing speedos at the surrounding beaches there.But hell I've worn speedos at public pools and at my gym where other guys wear speedos.But the chlorine has killed many a suit.

[SwimTeamSpeedo]

What exactly is a Speedo friendly beach? Aren't they all speedo friendly. Afterall, its a beach, you're in a swimsuit.... I've never understood the distinction.

[mike37]

not that i know of here in nj

[Byron]

:D Yes, a beach is a big lump of sand next to water and you are wearing your swimsuit there because you wish to swim in that water and/or take in the sun by lying on the sand.

The friendly part applies to other users and not the terrain, ie the people there to enjoy the ambience as you do.

Such people will probably be those who like to wear brief suits also and even if not will be tolerant of those who do. For those who may be a little nervous of the "appropriateness" of the beach they are on, others who know a location well will often use the term to indicate that derision from the anti-speedo brigade is unlikely to be encountered.

I hope I have covered everything (deliberate pun) but no doubt you will see some more posts to add to and/or correct the above.

[SwimTeamSpeedo]

Byron, thanks but I did not need the explanation. My sarcastic question was aimed at making the point that I do not understand why people are so concerned about "friendly" beaches. It's a swimsuit... wear it. If the question was thong friendly, I'd get that. We are talking swim briefs... they show up on TV in swim meets, are seen on guys at pools all over, and are certainly not X rated. Oh sure they have a bulge in front, but hey... we are guys and we got bulges.

[sebbie]

Guys, look at how casual these University High School Students are about wearing Speedos. Wearing Speedos is the norm if they are going to play competitive Water Polo, and no one gives it a second thought, I just wish everyone could be as casual about the whole idea as these guys are.

https://picasaweb.google.com/117269199905267530733/SillyPhotos?authuser=0&authkey=Gv1sRgCITe5L2jqqLz7AE&feat=embedwebsite&gsessionid=WIIRTd7BkqEVTV-YbwKZ_g#

[dorcas3]

D amit-It's just a swimsuit-covers the body enough for modesty-just look as divers "linger" on the board to concentrate on their dive-Everybody knows we got packages there as well as women got breasts-I don't get it about this friendly business and never have. The more we wear our speedos the more others will. There are a lot of "closet" guys just waiting to pull down their shorts and show the briefs they are wearing just waiting for the right time.

[SwimTeamSpeedo]

Cool pictures Sebbie. I love the two with the ball between the guys. Like you said, they are confident and having fun. Exactly the point. Plus, they play a damn good game of water polo. Ah to be that young and having fun!

[mike37]

This is all good information. I have always want to get and wear a speedo in public. I am so sick of wearing those swim trunks. I will for sure get a speedo and wear one to the beach this year.

[Byron]

:) Yes, great pics Sebbie - they are so relaxed and I think I even see in there a Tom Daley lookalike.

However, simmer down guys - isn't this all a bit OTT when it results simply from words of reassurance expressed by Skippy to Mike and to say something about what to expect when he gets into his new speedos on some NJ beaches ?

Btw I had (wrongly) assumed that my flippant post about lumps of sand would be seen by STS as a sarcastic reply to a sarcastic question.
I happen to agree with all that's been said above and will be interested to see the poll results (although, excuse my stupidity, are we to vote now or simply take note of what seems to have come from an earlier poll?)

[dorcas3]

Mike-Good for you just do it. You can get a good selection at a reasonable Price at Swim Outlet-Sporti brand. You will feel great about yourself and the freedom you will feel both in and out of the water. Don't be bashful about trying to hide your speedo with shorts or towel- Just kind of act natural as if you were fully clothed-my guess is that other guys there will use you as an example and get up their nerve to do the same thing. If you are lying on the beach sunning don't be concerned about a little wood-it's natural because of your contact of dick with tight fabric-very relaxing-you'll feel sleepy!

[SwimTeamSpeedo]

You will never look back. I have worn brief swimsuits at the beach (or anywhere) as long as I can remember, and even in HS when I was almost always the only guy who did (even my fellow swim team guys did not, except for my best friend Zach). You'll look awesome and feel great, and should you get a little aroused there is a whole ocean to cool off in, although a little arousal only adds to the experience. Enjoy, and let us know how it works out. :)

[Byron]

Another rebirth of a speedo is related here - and some posts which introduce them as sluggers and scungys (my list only goes as far as budgie smugglers at the moment).

http://www.realdirt.com.au/2009/12/18/a-mid-lane-speedo-crisis
(and a little red thong for Sebbie)

[Byron]

:eek: Illustration as regards sizing of suits (post of 03-05-12) - they don't come much smaller than this and a limited number of guys can wear them.

http://www.speedoshenanigans.com/tiny-red-speedo/