Life of Swim Jammers?
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Ironmom posted 45 weeks ago.
I don't know about jammers, but lycra suits for my typically last only a few months. A couple of years ago I started buying 100% polyester suits like Speedo's Endurance line of fabrics, and they will go a year or more.
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gshuldes posted 45 weeks ago.
+1 Ironmom ... lycra will only last a few months while polyester lasts much longer. I prefer the lycra suits and just order from the "grab bag" so they are cheap.
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CadenceGuy posted 45 weeks ago.
Ive had my polyester suit for a little over a year now, its just starting to show some small signs of wear.
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lala2021 posted 45 weeks ago.
+1 on the grab bag suits from swim outlet $13.95 a suit cant beat that!Tyr's seem to last longer.
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beads1985 posted 45 weeks ago.
I rinse them out and don't give up on them until part are hanging out.
So what if they are practically transparent? ;-)
You can wear 2 worn out pairs for drag too.
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PrinceofClydes posted 45 weeks ago.
It seems normal enough around here. The kids at the Kokanee swim club who swim 2hrs daily 5 days/week are often seen wearing two suits - the outer one looking like a rag, with holes here and there.
Chlorine eats spandex.
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brittda posted 45 weeks ago.
gshuldes wrote:
+1 Ironmom ... lycra will only last a few months while polyester lasts much longer. I prefer the lycra suits and just order from the "grab bag" so they are cheap.
+2 you will be sick of a poly suit before it breaks down. Lycra only if you are competing in a pool--but thats me.
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gfd posted 45 weeks ago.
Another vote for polyester. I am sick of them but they won't die. They may be gaining strength.
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J.Michael posted 45 weeks ago.
I'm all for the poly suits as well.
Although, lately all my swimming has been stationary and I don't care what my neighbors think.
/I like my riptide trainer. beats towing a buoy out in the ocean solo.
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RunMDC posted 45 weeks ago.
I had the same problem with jammers only lasting a few months. I finally started using poly jammers and have been pleased. They do stretch out. I also stoppe using the spinning (de waterer) I think those things eat up suits.
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Carlos Mx posted 45 weeks ago.
I had the same problem: After having to replace my jammers every few months, I bought Speedo Endurance poly jammers and I've used them for over a year. The feeling is not as comfortable as lycra - they are tighter and don't really stretch to adjust to your body- but they last forever.
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WillRace4Food posted 45 weeks ago.
J.Michael wrote:
I'm all for the poly suits as well.
Although, lately all my swimming has been stationary and I don't care what my neighbors think./I like my riptide trainer. beats towing a buoy out in the ocean solo.
Caution: Nooby question: What is a riptide trainer?
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TonisTri posted 45 weeks ago.
WillRace4Food wrote:
J.Michael wrote:I'm all for the poly suits as well.
Although, lately all my swimming has been stationary and I don't care what my neighbors think./I like my riptide trainer. beats towing a buoy out in the ocean solo.
Caution: Nooby question: What is a riptide trainer?
Its a device that allows you to hook yourself to the side of the pool (sorta with a bungee cord) and swim in a stationary spot. Best for people training in very small pools. Check out this site for a picture. http://www.swimriptide.com/
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SerialKiller posted 45 weeks ago.
and i the only one who trains naturally? saves a lot on having to by swim clothes and such, so what if i'm banned from every ymca in the tristate area.
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jtrimom posted 45 weeks ago.
SerialKiller wrote:
and i the only one who trains naturally? saves a lot on having to by swim clothes and such, so what if i'm banned from every ymca in the tristate area.
I can't imagine that's too comfy on the bike
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WillRace4Food posted 45 weeks ago.
TonisTri wrote:
Its a device that allows you to hook yourself to the side of the pool (sorta with a bungee cord) and swim in a stationary spot. Best for people training in very small pools. Check out this site for a picture. http://www.swimriptide.com/
Is it effective? Does it mess with your body position? (ie make it artifically easier/harder to stay level) I was condsidering using a belt and a bungie when I go on vacation in a couple of months in a small resort pool. I figured my legs would sink in that arangement and blow the effect. I was going to give a shot though. This thing looks really clever.
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grlawguy posted 44 weeks ago.
The poly suits are quite durable. I also wear the brief-style and square cut style suits in poly, but also find the nylon tyr suits very durable. I have a couple of different suits and just switch them out after each swim and that prolongs the life of the suits. I also thoroughly rinse the suits in cold water and hang them up to air dry after each swim.
My tri-shorts and tri suit are the lycra kind and have never been in chlorinated water because the chlorine will quickly deteriorate the material.
I am wondering if anyone else has problems with swim trunks (jammers) wearing out after about 3 months use swimming in the pool 2-3 times per week. I have used TYR and Speedo with the same results. With my last pair, I stopped using the spin machine at the pool to dry them and just roll them up in a towel. They have lasted about 4 months, but are starting to wear thin. I always rinse them well in the shower after swimming. Is this typical for them to only last 3-4 months?