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Well I finally have a chance to do a write up on a suit I bought back a while ago, due to school and everything I have been busy and havent had much time to write about them.

I bought a black Speedo Aquablade swim brief to try out for swimming in the lap pool, I decided to get it because it was on sale at the time for $34.99 instead of $44.99 that it is usually at. Thinking that this suit was going to be small I ordered a size up, I wear a 32 in my regular speedo suit but I went with a 34. I wish I had stayed with a 32 because the front has more than enough room, and when you get in the water this suit clings to you so everyone will see that you have more room than needed if you have a suit thats bigger. Now Im not saying I have a small package but it isnt huge either, its just something that i have noticed with this suit.

http://www.swimoutlet.com/product_p/1420.htm?color=9325




In short the pros and cons of the suit.

Pros
-Clings to you as soon as you get in the water
-The fabric when wet shows these cool lines running through it, and it feels amazing in the water
-Fits very well when dry, hugs the butt really well.
-Quality fabrics used, suit is still holding up after several laps

Cons
-Wish it came in different colors, the navy looks nice though.
-Reviewers suggested a size up, wish I hadn't listened to them.
-Price is a little high even when on sale
-wish the side was a little narrower


Overall Im satisfied with the suit and would recommend it to someone that wants something of quality to wear in the lap pool. I wouldn't wear this suit to a waterpark or beach bc the fabric might not stand up to the elements too well.

Cool suit review Texas!! I have a forest green blade. I kind of like the royal blue too. Never seen a navy blue. I think you've nailed the pros and cons. You have to get pretty much find the exact size you need in the blade. Upsizing is safest.... You can't really downsize. Kind of have to nail it. great fabric. I bot a used one in 32 and it fit perfect I usually take 30 but in the blade the 32 fits better....the comp fabric doesn't stretch as much. and a comp suit is supposed to fit real tight so the water doesn't catch under it and create drag.

Justin88 wrote:Cool suit review Texas!! I have a forest green blade. I kind of like the royal blue too. Never seen a navy blue. I think you've nailed the pros and cons. You have to get pretty much find the exact size you need in the blade. You can't really up or downsize. Kind of have to nail it. great fabric. I bot a used one in 32 and it fit perfect I usually take 30 but in the blade the 32 fits better....the comp fabric doesn't stretch as much. and a comp suit is supposed to fit real tight so the water doesn't catch under it and create drag.

Thanks Justin! I definitely like how the suit clings to me more like you said to keep drag down.

Texas_swimmer wrote: Thanks Justin! I definitely like how the suit clings to me more like you said to keep drag down.

yeah, they fit great.

Here's the link I posted in the other thread. Real good price on this. Pretty sure this is it for the Aquablade. Don't think Speedo is making them anymore. Tech suit at a lap suit price.

http://www.metroswimshop.com/product.705032_G-M.htm

Justin88 wrote:

Texas_swimmer wrote: Thanks Justin! I definitely like how the suit clings to me more like you said to keep drag down.

yeah, they fit great.

Here's the link I posted in the other thread. Real good price on this. Pretty sure this is it for the Aquablade. Don't think Speedo is making them anymore. Tech suit at a lap suit price.

http://www.metroswimshop.com/product.705032_G-M.htm

Wow that is a good price! It looks like the same suit I bought at swimoutlet, so I dont get what you mean about them not making them anymore?

Texas_swimmer wrote:Wow that is a good price! It looks like the same suit I bought at swimoutlet, so I dont get what you mean about them not making them anymore?

I'd read on a swimmer's web site that Speedo had stopped production of the blade because they wanted to sell higher priced tech suits. Anyway, I checked the speedousa site and it's still for sale, so that's cool. 46 bucks in navy, black, or royal blue.

http://www.speedousa.com/product/index. ... id=1062141