Forum: General Mens Swim Suit Guy Talk
04-14-2015, 02:57 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 18,703
top of the sorted list
Some brands choose the letter "A" or even numbers or symbols so they move to the top of a list. For example (2)xist underwear.
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Forum: General Mens Swim Suit Guy Talk
02-27-2015, 08:15 PM
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Forum: General Mens Swim Suit Guy Talk
02-20-2015, 08:08 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 26,118
if you are serious about swimming, then ...
An instructor of mine (a class, not for a team) also had a similar suggestion. We were free to wear whatever we want, but they said that if you're serious, consider getting a brief. For the women in...
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Forum: General Mens Swim Suit Guy Talk
12-30-2014, 08:59 PM
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Replies: 1
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Forum: General Mens Swim Suit Guy Talk
12-30-2014, 03:57 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 12,322
Thanks, that make sense. There sell many suits...
Thanks, that make sense. There sell many suits that can be used for competition, but not too many that are in men's fashion category.
The site that Bede75 mentioned, Swimwear 4 men, also sells more...
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Forum: General Mens Swim Suit Guy Talk
12-27-2014, 01:59 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 12,322
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Forum: General Mens Swim Suit Guy Talk
12-27-2014, 01:49 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 6,861
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Forum: General Mens Swim Suit Guy Talk
12-27-2014, 01:44 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 12,322
buy new ones if the old ones wear out
I agree that the variety of the suits encourages one to try one new ones.
Also, if briefs or racer cut swimwear start to wear out, you want to replace them since loose ones don't look or feel good...
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Forum: General Mens Swim Suit Guy Talk
12-26-2014, 09:53 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 12,322
What people buy
I just noticed that on the web site swimoutlet.com, there are 220 different varieties of swim briefs offered, and 211 jammers. I realize that the variety or range of suits do not indicate the total...
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Forum: General Mens Swim Suit Guy Talk
12-26-2014, 09:36 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 6,861
Do PBT suits stretch out?
Do suits made out of poly and PBT stretch over time? I have some suits made of poly/PBT that used to feel a bit too small, but they feel right now. The suits are several years old and have been used...
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Forum: General Mens Swim Suit Guy Talk
12-18-2014, 11:52 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 27,443
You wear what you grew up with
This is an interesting thread with many viewpoints. I agree with SwimTeamSpeedo. If you grew up in an era when briefs were popular, you keep wearing them. Just like how people continue to listen to...
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Forum: General Mens Swim Suit Guy Talk
09-23-2014, 03:19 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 7,224
Speedo square cut
Thanks. That's interesting to hear. I don't see Speedo-brand square cuts too often at pools, but I have heard (at a swim suit/supply store) that a lot of young people are starting to buy it, so it...
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Forum: General Mens Swim Suit Guy Talk
09-07-2014, 06:28 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 19,255
In good condition
That's in good condition, considering how many years it's been. I presume the red suit was a darker color originally, but it's amazing how well it has kept up.
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Forum: General Mens Swim Suit Guy Talk
09-06-2014, 03:13 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 7,224
Tribo Do H Sungas
Does anyone, especially if you are in Brasil, know if the "Tribo Do H" brand of sunga is popular? I think they make a good product. The video shows one sunga...
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Forum: General Mens Swim Suit Guy Talk
09-05-2014, 02:22 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 10,941
I think old suits were clingier
I think the suits I had in the past were clingier. Some fabrics seemed to almost shimmer (maybe they were poly/lycra blends) or perhaps had higher lycra content) But I do believe they were...
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Forum: General Mens Swim Suit Guy Talk
09-05-2014, 01:09 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 19,255
Lastex
I think the fabric you have that is rubbery is lastex.
http://www.glamoursurf.com/articles/article/4918259/90530.htm
says:
"an elastic core wound around with cotton or silk or nylon or rayon...
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Forum: General Mens Swim Suit Guy Talk
09-04-2014, 03:34 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 19,255
Better than being too floppy
Even if you don't have stretch, I prefer those to some new Lycra suits that may fit tight, but are thin, so you don't feel much support. Plus being so thin means it reveals more curves than I prefer.
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Forum: General Mens Swim Suit Guy Talk
09-04-2014, 02:34 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 19,255
patterns
It looks like patterns go in and out of favor. All over prints give way to solids with some side panel, and then back to all over prints. I think all over prints are popular today.
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Forum: General Mens Swim Suit Guy Talk
09-04-2014, 01:47 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 19,255
Ban-Lon and Lastex
I saw references to fabrics like Ban-Lon or Lastex too. They seem to be the miracle fabrics of their day. ...
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Forum: General Mens Swim Suit Guy Talk
09-03-2014, 07:59 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 19,255
How did pre-Lycra suits fit
Before Lycra suits became popular, how did the suits fit, especially the ones that had some stretch. (And let's got to the era after the wool suits).
It seems that some makers had suits with some...
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Forum: General Mens Swim Suit Guy Talk
09-03-2014, 07:52 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 10,941
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Forum: General Mens Swim Suit Guy Talk
09-02-2014, 04:49 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 6,954
Adjust in other ways
Yes, I think it's best to use other things, like pull buoys or kickboards to adjust you swimming. I think 50 lengths in board shorts may get really tiring.
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Forum: General Mens Swim Suit Guy Talk
08-31-2014, 09:33 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 10,941
was a novelty at the time.
What's interesting is that the 1980's ads (Caught for speeding) probably came out when Lycra/Spandex was new and probably was considered a cool space-age material.
So maybe some people flocked to...
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Forum: General Mens Swim Suit Guy Talk
08-31-2014, 09:27 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 6,954
slower by sure
I haven't measured it but even when wearing mid-thigh length trunks I felt slower and felt more drag. That's why people train with drag suits. I actually wonder why they make specific drag suits. ...
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Forum: Mens Swim Suit - Buy or Sell
08-17-2014, 02:42 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 10,328
Arena youth and adult briefs
Some Arena suits come in a youth and adult cut. The youth sizes are smaller, but there's an overlap with the adult waist size. The youth version seems to have a slightly smaller side seam length. ...
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