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Speedo Men’s Sonic Splice Jammer Swimsuit,Black/Green,34
- Inside Drawstring Waist
- Solid splice detailing
- Hand wash cold, only non-chlorine bleach when needed, dry flat, do not iron, do not dry clean
- Mexico
Fabric Content 50% Polyester/50% PBT
List Price: $ 55.00
Price: $ 39.00
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A bit snug,
I picked up this swimsuit to train for an upcoming sprint triathlon. I must say that going from a pair of baggy surfer jammers to these made quite a difference in speed. I have only used them 5 times in the past 2 weeks, so I cannot make comment on durability, but I will update the report later on. In terms of fit, I usually wear a pair of size 32 pants (jeans or khakis) and they are usually a bit loose (so I’m more of a size 31). I bought a size 32 swimsuit and it fits just about right at the waist, but the bottom of the swimsuit just above the knees is a bit too snug. It’s snug enough where I’m always fiddling with the leg openings whenever I stop swimming. I would recommend buying 1 size up from what you would normally wear in order to avoid this. Otherwise, it looks great and really made me much speedier. The suit doesn’t have pockets, but has a nice liner on the inside.
———— [Update 8/26/2010]
Well, I have lost about 10 lb since I started using this suit and my waist size is now about a 30 (5’6″, 138lb, 30″ inseam, small frame, swimmer’s build). I’m still doing triathlons (that includes biking and running) so I don’t think my thigh size has decreased. I can say that even after 5 months of use (about 2x/wk) it’s still really snug at the leg openings. Just to check it out, I bought a size 34 and the leg openings are no longer a problem. The suit does not have that compression/skin tight feel to it, but it’s not baggy either. If you are a competitive swimmer, I would suggest keeping things snug/skin tight. Casual swimmer or just for training, the looser fit is nice. Also of note is that the length of the leg is a bit longer with the bigger size. Crotch to end of leg is about 9.5″ based on my measurement.
To comment on durability, it’s been holding up fine. I rinse it on tap water after my swim then spin it dry (at the YMCA) or if I’m at Bally’s then I just roll it in my towel and press on it through the towel roll until it’s damp dry. Do not wring it out or else it will stretch. I hand wash it in the sink with a squirt of laundry detergent every once in a while and dry it with a towel roll then hang. Do not dry it in the dryer.
I also agree with the review that follows mine. The blue color in the picture is really close to the actual product color.
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Long Lasting High Quality Swimsuit,
Upon the advice of the other reviewers, I bought this swimsuit 2 sizes too large. My waist is 31, but normally I get away with size 30 when buying shorts and pants. I ended up purchasing the 34″ suit. It fit perfectly.
A good thing about this suit is that it is tight around the bottom of the legs. You won’t ever have to worry about the suit being loose and slipping up your leg. It stays tight and very streamline.
The suit gives you a generous amount of string around the waist, so you can tie it very securely.
Like most Jammer suits, it has no pockets… So be prepared for that.
I have swam in this suit nearly everyday for about 6 months now, and it has not deteriorated at all.
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Best overall swimsuit,
I swim 3-4 days a week and purchased this to replace my triathlon suit for regular training. The material and constuction is very high in quality. I’ve had it for about 2 months and it shows no signs of wear. I like that it has additional internal material in the front so that it’s less revealing. It’s made of nylon rather than spandex so it’s more rugged but yet has enough flexibility to be comfortable when swimming or even stretching. I purchased the black/blue color and it looks excellent, even stylish. I’d wear these to the beach too. The fit is true to size. I’m 6’1″, 180lbs and wear 32 size pants but my waist actually measures 35″ and my thighs are 25″. I purchased an XL/36 and it fits perfectly. I paid approx. $45.00 and it’s worth every penny.
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