Swim Suits
“It’s not every day your child develops a new passion!”
By Angie Lytle
Swim Team Mom
“Mom, I need a couple of new swimsuits!” Whether you were expecting to hear those words or if they came out of the blue, now your daughter has you thinking. You were thrilled when she decided to join the swim club as a beginner. Now comes the hard part or maybe the fun part. Let’s face it, it is still shopping! So, where do you start? You can start right here at Swim Team Mom.
Maybe the coach and other moms have already helped you get started. They tell you that you need at least two practice suits and a competitive suit. Well, what’s the difference? Is it something you can just go buy at the local big box discount store? Are these suits any different that the ones you wear to the beach to get some sun and water?
Yes, mom, they are different. They are not something for casual swimming or runway modeling. The difference, even for younger swimmers, is science and technology. Swimsuits for serious swimmers are crafted by very serious companies after years of intense research and development. But they can still be delivered within a conservative budget. There are sound reasons why the fastest swimmers at many levels of competition might be wearing a Speedo Fastkin suit.
Suits for earnest swimmers, whether a practice suit or a competitive suit, are built for durability and fit. There may be some differences between practice suits and competitive suits with practice suits fitting a little looser but often shops will sell older model competitive suits at discount prices, and they can be perfect for practice.
So, what should a busy mom look for and where will she find it?
First, stick with a brand name. There is a reason why Speedo, Tyr and Dolfin have been around for decades. They build proven durable suits. Speedo and Tyr supply both practice suits and racing suits while Dolfin is primarily a practice suit vendor.
You can find a great selection of all three brands through Swim Team Mom at two tested and established online stores:
• Swim2000.com
• Swimoutlet.com
You’ll find both stores have a large selection of high quality products in all price ranges for practice swimsuits to competitive suits to high priced technical suits. You won’t do better than these online prices.
These suits use high quality materials, usually Lycra or Polyester. A real must in this swimwear is chlorine resistance. No suit will be completely impervious to chlorine, and all suits are going to wear out eventually, but the better the fabric and the better the chlorine resistant treatment, the more wear your son or daughter will get from his or her suit. Do some research online or ask other mothers at the club what they have experienced in wear and tear on their suit choices.
Now, once you have done your research, act quickly. Connect to either supplier through our site, and you can get:
• Free shipping from Swim2000 and Swimoutlet on orders of 75.00 or more.
• 100% satisfaction guaranteed.
• 30 day return policy.
• 10% off first order at Swim2000.
• Clearance Corner at both.
And don’t forget that a new swimsuit might be the perfect gift for nephew or niece or when your parents need a gift idea for your own child.
