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Team Apparel
Carrying one of the largest selections of name
brand competition suits in
Tulsa
, The SwimTulsa Store can fill all of
your swimmer’s needs. Team and practice
suits, goggles, backpacks, towels, parkas and warm-ups are always
in stock at the store. Equipment is available
for SwimAmerica swimmers as well as any local high school
swimmer. Store hours are from 5:45 to 7:30 p.m.
Mondays and Thursdays with additional days open on the week before
a SwimTulsa meet. For Aqua-blade, Fast-Skin
suits, or other special order items please e-mail Paul with the
suit type and size, 10 days before the meet.
Contact Paul with any questions you may have using the e-mail link
below.
Proper Suit Fit (9/4/2007)
This week’s Speedo Tip of the Week comes from Lindsay
Goodson, the corporate marketing manager at USA Swimming. Goodson,
who recently traveled the country fitting swimmers in Speedo suits,
offers swimmers some advice on the proper fit of a competitive
suit.
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The process of finding a proper fit of a suit takes time and
patience. Competitive suits, whether it is a full-body suit or
record breaker, are meant to compress the body but not constrict
it. A suit can take as long as 20 minutes to get on, but this does
not necessarily mean the suit is too small. It is important to
remember not to sacrifice size for mobility.
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Ask your local dealer to try multiple sizes before purchasing the
suit. While the suit may not be tested in the water prior to buying
it, keep in mind that it will loosen and mold to your body once in
the pool.
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When putting on a full-body suit, continually pull it from the
knees – not the straps or torso region – similar to
putting on women’s nylons. If you are struggling to pull the
suit up, try getting your finger tips wet to work the suit over
your hips. If the suit does not go over your hips, this is your
first sign it is too small. But once it is on your hips, make sure
the seams are not twisted. Align the seams with your hips and
torso.
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Once the suit is on, it should be tight across the chest and core.
It if is loose, then try a size smaller. A good rule of thumb is
the straps should only be pulled one to two inches away from the
shoulders.
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Don’t be afraid to try different suits for different races.
While many breaststrokes prefer a jammer-style suit, this may not
be what works best for you. Try a variety of suits and pick the one
that gives you the most comfort.
Most importantly, remember that while the suit can help propel you
to faster times, it is the work you do in the pool that determines
the end result.
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