You can still order a swim parka in time for Christmas. Swimming parkas make a great gift for swimmers! The stock parkas are available now for immediate delivery. Custom swim parkas can ship within 1-3 weeks so you will have it well before Christmas if you order now. There are several styles of swim parkas to choose from including the Swim Stuff Solid Swim Parka, which is by far the most popular style. This parka is available in swim team colors and is made with a heavy weight polar fleece lining that dries quickly. Order your swim parkas today from D&J Sports Swim Shop.
Author: Swim Guy
First Look at Speedo LZR Elite Racing Suits
Here is our first look at the all new 2010 Speedo LZR Elite Racing swimsuits. The next generation of performance swimwear inspired by the Speedo LZR
Racer swimsuit has been approved by FINA. The new Elite style is legal with the new FINA rules that come into effect in January 2010. The Speedo LZR Racer Elite suit is available now for preordering with delivery in mid-late December. The Speedo LZR Elite is one of the most comprehensive and technically advanced performance swimsuits available to competitive swimmers. Order your LZR Elite suit today from D&J Sports Swim Shop.
2010 Speedo LZR Racer Product Line Details
Just received some more details about the 2010 Speedo LZR Racer Elite and Pro swimsuits.
Developed in the Speedo Aqualab, working with the world’s top elite swimmers, the new Speedo competition swimsuits offer a unique combination of fabric, design and construction. With more than 80 years of developing the most advanced textile swim suits, these products are designed to be faster, lighter and more powerful than the swimsuit brands.
Speedo LZR Racer Elite
In-line with FINA 2010 rule changes Speedo has comprehensively re-engineered their premium competition suit. The LZR Elite range utilises a fully bonded construction (the LZR Racer was the world’s first fully bonded competition swimsuit). The LZR Elite features Speedo’s unique 3D engineered pattern for optimum fit and exclusive ultra-lightweight low drag LZR Pulse fabric, the ELITE range is Speedo’s most advanced race suit line. The Speedo LZR Racer Elite is available now from D&J Sports Swim Shop.
Speedo Racer Pro
The LZR Pro range features a high durability variant of the LZR Pulse fabric and the same 3D pattern as the ELITE series. The low-profile, high-strength stitched seam construction combine to provide a highly durable competition suit with low-drag and advanced fit. The Speedo LZR Racer Pro will be available in early 2010.
LZR Racer Comp
Engineered with Speedo’s unique 3D pattern for optimum fit, the COMP range features Speedo’s new water-repellent, quick-drying Endurance fabrication. The water-repellent and quick-drying properties of Endurance mean that COMP suits will dry quickly between races, while it’s chlorine-resistant properties make it a durable training suit. The LZR Racer Comp suit is currently undergoing final testing in the Speedo Aqualab, the LZR Racer Comp suits will be available in mid-2010.
2010 Speedo LZR Elite Swimsuits Preordering
The new 2010 Speedo LZR Elite suits are now available for preordering. The Speedo LZR Elite will be the replacement for the Speedo LZR Racer. It uses the same LZR Pulse fabric as both the LZR Racer and the Speedo FS-Pro swimsuits do. Plus it has bonded seams just like the LZR Racer. Which reduce drag and create a more streamline suit. The new Speedo LZR Elite suit is available in 2 female styles including the Recordbreaker and the recordbreaker knee suit. The male style is the Speedo LZR Elite jammer. Order yours today for delivery estimated sometime in mid to late December 2009. Just in time for the 2010 championship racing season. The Speedo LZR Elite is FINA approved and can be used for High School and NCAA swimming competitions. Preorders are available from D&J Sports Swim Shop.
Announcing Speedo’s Newest Racing Suit
The next evolution in racing is about to hit the market starting in November. Speedo has released the timeline for the new swimsuits delivery and the new Speedo racing suits that are set to replace the banned Speedo LZR Racer swimsuits.
Here is the press release from Speedo:
Speedo, the world’s leading swimwear brand, has announced that its new generation of performance swimwear inspired by the Speedo LZR Racer suit has been approved by FINA. The range is fully compliant with the new FINA rules that come into effect from January 2010.
The Speedo LZR Racer Elite suit, Speedo LZR Racer Pro suit and Speedo LZR Racer Comp suit will be phased-in to the market from November 2009, January 2010 and mid-2010, respectively, with supply increasing as our manufacturing capacity allows.
This is Speedo’s most comprehensive and technically advanced range of performance swimwear to date and caters for every level of competitive swimming.
More information about the new Speedo LZR Racer Elite suits to come soon. Please keep checking our blog for the lastest information.
Swim Parkas Now In Stock
D&J Sports just receive a large shipments of Swim Stuff Swim Parkas and they are now ready for immediate delivery. These swim parkas are lined with quick drying artic fleece that is sure to keep you warm before and after your swim. The swim parka also has lined pockets and a hood for maximum warmth this fall and winter. These swimming parkas are available in several team colors and can also be customized with your swim team logo and the swimmer’s name. Order your swim parkas today from D&J Sports Swim Shop.
SPEEDO EXTENDS PARTNERSHIP WITH MICHAEL PHELPS THROUGH 2013!
14-Time Olympic Gold Medalist and Speedo Share
Common Goal to Grow the Sport of Swimming
LOS ANGELES (September 9, 2009) – SPEEDO® today announced the extension of its long-time partnership with swimming superstar Michael Phelps through 2013. Following his historic 8 Olympic Gold Medal haul in Beijing, Phelps’ career-spanning commitment to the Speedo brand and a shared passion to help grow the sport of swimming globally now continues through the 2012 London Olympic Games and beyond.
A Team Speedo star since 2001, Phelps’ relationship with Speedo goes beyond a traditional endorsement contract. Phelps used the $1 million bonus he earned from Speedo for his record medal haul in Beijing to start the Michael Phelps Foundation, a charitable organization committed to growing the sport of swimming. As part of Phelps’ new Speedo deal, the brand will donate $10,000 to the Michael Phelps Foundation for every World Record Phelps sets; Phelps has committed to match each donation as well.
“Speedo’s support both in and out of the pool has helped me grow into the swimmer I am today,” said Phelps. “I am grateful for the brand’s commitment to help realize our shared vision to grow the sport of swimming both in the U.S. and around the world.”
“Michael has transformed the sport of swimming, with more fan interest and participation than ever before,” said Joe Gromek, CEO and Chairman, Warnaco, Inc, North American licensee for the Speedo brand. “Warnaco and Speedo are committed to building on the momentum with direct support for the Michael Phelps Foundation.”
David Robinson, President of Speedo International, added: “Michael continues to inspire the entire world of swimming and is a fabulous ambassador for the Speedo brand across the 175 countries that we operate within.”
Phelps will also continue to serve as part of an athlete advisory group to the Speedo Aqualab, the research and development center that continually pioneers new technologies and innovations in swimwear and accessories. In 2008, it introduced the Speedo LZR Racer, which Phelps wore for every gold-medal-winning swim in Beijing and at the 2009 FINA World Championships in Rome. In the coming months, Speedo will announce an updated – and comprehensive – range of elite swimwear that conforms to newly released FINA rules.
“I am proud to be part of the Speedo Aqualab team,” Phelps added. “Speedo and its Aqualab team are leaders in innovation. I have worn Speedo throughout my career and look forward to racing in new technology in 2010 and at the 2012 London Olympics.”
“As the world’s greatest Olympian, Michael continually challenges Speedo to drive innovation throughout our product range,” said Helen McCluskey, President, Warnaco Swimwear Group. “We are committed to helping swimmers achieve their personal best.”
Phelps made history by winning eight gold medals at the 2008 Olympic Games – the most for any athlete at a single Games. During the nine-day competition in Beijing, Phelps set seven World Records, eight American Records and eight Olympic Records to become the most decorated athlete in Olympic history with 14 gold medals. As he looks ahead to the 2012 London Olympics, Phelps continues his assault on the history books. At the 13th FINA World Championships in Rome this summer, Phelps accomplished another personal and historic goal, setting a new World Record of 49.82 in the 100m butterfly to become the first man to break the 50-second barrier.
The Baltimore native continues to train at the North Baltimore Aquatic Club under long-time Speedo coach Bob Bowman. Phelps is represented by Peter Carlisle, Managing Director of Olympics & Action Sports, Octagon.
Team Speedo swimmers include Olympic Gold Medalists Natalie Coughlin (USA), Ryan Lochte (USA), Katie Hoff (USA), Libby Trickett (AUS), Eamon Sullivan (AUS), Park Tae Hwan (KOR) and Rebecca Adlington (GBR).
TYR Sayonara Swimskin Swimsuits Now Available
- TYR Sayonara Swimskin Swimsuit
TYR Sport, a recognized leader in the sport of swimming and triathlon, introduces Sayonara as the first high performance swimskin to incorporate the premier Yamamoto Biorubber Swim Mark III fabric. Sayonara is the latest in Tracer™ technology and developed with Titanium alloy specifically designed for multi-sport athletes as a swimskin for non-wetsuit competitions.
Sayonara is made with a limestone-based outer surface and a micro-honeycomb structure that yields a sleek drag coefficient of 0.021 – identical to that of an F-4 Phantom jet and a 34 percent improvement over previous versions of the Yamamoto super-composite skin (SCS). It utilizes an elastic knit construction that provides flexibility and balance to evenly support the swimmer’s body in all directions. The surface of the outer layer bonds easily with hydrogen molecules, creating a ball-bearing effect as the suit glides through water.
The engineering has been intuitively developed for triathletes and features zoned ventilation panels on the legs and rear to offer advanced cooling properties and comfort. Its durable coiled zipper with a reinforced Velcro closure ensures a secure fit for the duration of the swim and the extended pull cord allows swimmers to quickly remove Sayonara during the immediacy of a transition. The design features four-way flat lock seaming, so that the fabric moves in unison with the athlete for the greatest range of motion. Measuring a scant 0.3 millimeters in thickness, Sayonara is lightweight, quick-drying, highly durable and abrasion resistant.
“As the sport of triathlon continues its strong growth, TYR remains committed to providing athletes with the most advanced technology available,” stated Ryan Dolan, national sales manager of TYR. “Being the first-to-market with this fabric, and working diligently towards innovation, we have reinforced our position as true specialists in our field.”
Made with a flexible Titanium alloy to provide superior thermoregulation, Sayonara delivers an equivalent strength-to-weight ratio that allows the material to contour to the natural shape of the swimmer’s body for unsurpassed ease of movement. The swimskin also features a single-knit microfine yarn that is lightweight and hydrophobic, with a soft hand and scant absorption ratio of 0.5%. A strategically placed internal core control panel helps stabilize the athlete’s foundation, keeping the swimmer in an optimal position throughout a race for maximum stroke efficiency.
TYR’s elite athletes will be competing in Sayonara during the 2009 racing season. Among them is two-time defending Ironman world champion, Chrissie Wellington, and 70.3 Ironman world champion Andy Potts who set the professional men’s swim course record at the 2008 Ironman 70.3 World Championship in Clearwater and was the top American finisher at the 2008 Kona Ironman World Championship.
The TYR Sayonora swimskin suit is approved for triathlons and masters swimming. There are two bodystyles for both men and women including the fullbody swimsuit and the Sayonora Shortjohn Swimskin. Order yours today from D&J Sports Swim Shop.
New Dolfin Uglies Swimsuits
The new 2010 Dolfin Uglies swimsuits are now available. Dolfin has just released their lastest prints including the Hypnotica, Daisymania, Mystic, Tango, Spritzer, and Loopy. No these are not the seven dwarfs but in fact they are the new Dolfin Uglies swim suits. These new prints are available in the female V-2 Back, the Uglies Baggies drag swim suits, and the always popular Uglies Workout 2-piece swimsuit.
The 2 piece bikini swimsuit is cleverly designed to give you 3 fun ways to wear the top! 1) Untied for a workout top, 2) the bow tie for a more traditional bikini look, and 3) the hidden bow for a variation of the traditional bow tie bikini top look. This year’s Uglies also have a new twist to three of the prints: a glitter finish has been applied to the Hypnotica, Daisymania, and Mystic. Order your new Dolfin Uglies swimwear today from D&J Sports Swim Shop.
Michael Phelps Car Crash
A Cadilliac Escalade belonging to Olympic gold medal swimmer Michael Phelps sits on a tow truck near the collision site in Baltimore on Thursday, Aug. 13, 2009. Michael Phelps was driving the SUV that collided with another car in Baltimore Thursday night, but the Olympic gold medal swimmer was not injured, police said. The female driver of a Honda Accord was “shaken up” and taken to a local hospital as a precaution, police said. See the full associated press story.
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