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Just Bought an *Original* Speedo Solar

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Just Bought an *Original* Speedo Solar

Post by 52dno98 » Thu Jun 30, 2022 8:14 am

Holy crap. I'm so pumped right now. I was just casually browsing eBay, as I often do, and I found an original navy speedo solar- the kind with actual 1-inch sides- new with tags, and for only nine dollars!

Given how old these suits are (at least 15 years), the fabric might be totally shot, but for nine bucks I snapped it up.

If it's in decent shape I'll post some photos once I get it.
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Re: Just Bought an *Original* Speedo Solar

Post by diveguy » Fri Jul 01, 2022 12:02 am

Awesome! If it was kept in a box or a drawer, away from sunlight, I'm guessing the fabric is still in pretty good condition. I have one that has seen very little use and it still has its original stretchiness, and snug, contour hugging fit.
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Re: Just Bought an *Original* Speedo Solar

Post by tanodle5 » Fri Jul 01, 2022 7:49 am

Nice- looks like a great fit for that picture. Anyone know why they changed the design over the years?

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Re: Just Bought an *Original* Speedo Solar

Post by T88 » Fri Jul 01, 2022 8:32 pm

I hope u plan to send us a pic when it arrives

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Re: Just Bought an *Original* Speedo Solar

Post by Red^^Speedo » Tue Jul 05, 2022 7:23 am

Congratulations!

Be very careful with old lycra. If it requires any *stretch* to put it on, it might get damaged.

That horrible sound of aged lycra dying ... :cry:

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Re: Just Bought an *Original* Speedo Solar

Post by 52dno98 » Wed Jul 06, 2022 2:42 pm

As promised...
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Re: Just Bought an *Original* Speedo Solar

Post by MISpeedo » Wed Jul 06, 2022 2:47 pm

Your new suit looks just great on you! Wish they were still available, not sure why not.

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Re: Just Bought an *Original* Speedo Solar

Post by Scottiebum » Wed Jul 06, 2022 3:05 pm

That looks great on you, especially the rear!
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Re: Just Bought an *Original* Speedo Solar

Post by T88 » Wed Jul 06, 2022 4:35 pm

Wow!!! Fantastic pics!!!

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Re: Just Bought an *Original* Speedo Solar

Post by ChicagoDan » Wed Jul 06, 2022 7:47 pm

Those look great.

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Re: Just Bought an *Original* Speedo Solar

Post by oldspeedo » Wed Jul 06, 2022 8:22 pm

Nice suit! Nice body! You wear it well.

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Re: Just Bought an *Original* Speedo Solar

Post by diveguy » Thu Jul 07, 2022 2:57 am

52dno98 wrote:
Wed Jul 06, 2022 2:42 pm
As promised...
Fantastic!

Damn it, Speedo, bring these back! There is a demand.
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Re: Just Bought an *Original* Speedo Solar

Post by Thom » Fri Jul 08, 2022 9:30 am

52dno98 wrote:
Wed Jul 06, 2022 2:42 pm
As promised...
Wow. That's awesome.
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Re: Just Bought an *Original* Speedo Solar

Post by samuraispeedo » Tue Jul 12, 2022 2:40 pm

Great suit! And you look awesome in it


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Re: Just Bought an *Original* Speedo Solar

Post by 52dno98 » Mon Jul 18, 2022 9:08 am

diveguy wrote:
Thu Jul 07, 2022 2:57 am
Damn it, Speedo, bring these back! There is a demand.
If you ever shop at Swimoutlet or Speedo's US website at all, they almost always have solars listed as a best seller. If that's the case, you have to figure that there's significant demand...

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Re: Just Bought an *Original* Speedo Solar

Post by SEASPEEDO » Thu Jul 21, 2022 3:30 pm

Looks great!

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