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New Addition to the Arena Powerskin Carbon Family

New Addition to the Arena Powerskin Carbon Family

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The Arena White Hot Carbon Pro suits were first worn by Olympic swimmers.

If you paid any attention to the American swimmers in the 2012 London Olympics, you may have enjoyed their Arena White Hot Carbon Pro swimsuits. These suits led the Americans to numerous medals with their flashy look and superb quality. If you enjoyed these suits, you can now own one of your very own with the release of teh new Arena Powerskin Carbon Pro swimsuits available in the same colors you witnessed in the Olympics this year.

Arena White Hot Carbon Pro Open Back Kneeskin

For the women, the Arena White Hot Carbon Pro Open Back Kneeskin is the perfect option for peak performance in the water. This is due to the revolutionary use of carbon woven directly into the suit to provide the best muscle compression for better performance and a great fit. The unique structure of the suit provides the perfect balance between compression and support, allowing swimmers to move freely through the water without hindering their performance.

Arena White Hot Carbon Pro Jammer

For the men, the Arena White Hot Carbon Pro Jammer offers many of the same benefits as the female version of the suit, providing just the right compression for the best performance in the water. When you use this suit, you will understand why the best American swimmers did so well in the Olympics.

The White Hot Difference

When it comes to these impressive swimsuits, it is important to see the difference from the other suits available on the market. These white suits are infused with gray and feature shiny orange flames that are placed in the perfect location to accentuate the muscles of the swimmer. This is the first suit of its kind to incorporate the use of carbon woven into the fibers to provide the perfect amount of compression for the swimmer. There’s a reason this suit was used for the U.S. Olympic team.

If you want to find out just why these swimsuits were so special to be chosen as the suit for the Olympic swimmers, they are now available for anyoone to purchase. However, it is important to keep in mind they are a limited edition release; once they are gone, they won’t be offered again. Because of their high durability, this will be a competitive swimsuit that will last you for many years, allowing you to take advantage of all the benefits without worrying about not being able to replace it.

New Swim Team Warmups

New Swim Team Warmups

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Warm-up jackets are the perfect way to keep your team warm between races.

The weather isn’t always warm enough to run from the locker room to the pool. Even when it is warm enough, you may need to keep your muscles warmed up from your pre-swim exercises. No matter what the case, the perfect way to give your team a unified look when they aren’t in the pool is with one of the three new swim team warmups available from some of the top names in swimwear.

Dolfin Team Warm-Up Jacket

If you are just looking for a warm jacket for your team to wear on their way out to the pool, between races or even after the meet or practice, the Dolfin team warm-up jacket can be a great option. This jacket is made from 100 percent polyester and comes in black with white accents for a crisp look. The jacket also features two zippered pockets, an MP3 player opening and a neck loop for the ear bud wires. This allows for easy listening when you are trying to relax before or after your meet. A comfortable collar and the embroidered Dolfin logo complete the jacket.

Arena Throttle Warm Ups

If you are looking for a full warm-up suit with pants and a jacket, the Arena Throttle warm ups are a great option for your swim team. This set is made from a 100 percent polyester shell with a mesh lining for better air flow and comfort. The jacket features two zippered pockets and the Arena logo on the front and printed down the centers of the sleeves. This warm up suit is available in four colors, including white, black, navy and royal blue, to allow you to choose the best one to match your team colors.

Speedo Boom Force Warm Up Jacket

Speedo also offers a brand new warm up jacket option for women: the Speedo Boom Force warm up jacket. This jacket is made from 90 percent polyester and 10 percent spandex with a full lining to provide the utmost warmth and comfort for the wearer. This jacket is a great option for many teams because of the number of colors in which it is available, including black, navy, black/red, black/green, navy/red and sapphire, so you can choose the option that matches your team colors.

With these new options for warm up gear, your swim team is sure to remain warm and ready to go on the sidelines of the pool. Choose the one that best fits the needs of your team.

Make a Difference with the New Nike Cut Out Tanks

Make a Difference with the New Nike Cut Out Tanks

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The new Nike cut out tanks are the perfect way to make an impression in and out of the pool.

Your standard competitive swimsuits are typically a solid color or solid with a slight outline of another color. This makes all competitive swimmers look alike at swim meets. Without any differentiation among swimmers, everyone begins to blend together. Sometimes swimmers want to stand out, look different and show off their personality at their swim meet. This is possible with the new Nike cut out tanks. Nike swimsuits are known for their versatility and ability in the water, making it a favorite among competitive swimmers, with their perfect style that is comfortable and allows for the maximum amount of speed. They are now available in more choices when it comes to colors, giving swimmers a chance to make a name for themselves.

Painted Camo

Not your standard camouflage colors, the Nike painted camo cut out tank is bright and bold, doing the exact opposite of what you would expect out of camouflage. The painted camo pattern offers bright colors mixed with the perfect amount of dark colors for a gorgeous camouflage print. You can choose from blue, purple or orange camo. The blue print offers the most muted and subtle colors, while the orange is a bold, beautiful statement for the swimmer or entire swim team that dares to be different and make the competition jealous of your teams’ style and swimming abilities.

Foil Skin

A new take on the alligator skin look, the foil skin is a gorgeous combination of two colors, with an alligator look in the background. This is the perfect pattern for the swim team that wants to be different but doesn’t want to be as bold as the painted camo. The colors in this suit are muted, yet bold enough to stand out. The foil skin is available in black, green, royal, grape and red, all of which are beautiful yet subtle colors.

The Nike cut out tank swimsuit offers female competitive swimmers exactly what they want: style and speed. It allows women to experience little drag while they swim and the perfect amount of water resistance to allow for fluid movements without sacrificing style or comfort. Women can choose from a variety of bold or subtle patterns to allow them to stand apart from the competition and add a little flair to their swimming competitions.

Practice Swimsuits Preserve Your Competitive Swimwear

Practice Swimsuits Preserve Your Competitive Swimwear

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Practice swimwear preserves your competitives swimwear.

Competitive swimmers spend a lot of time in the pool, practicing so they are able to swim their best when the meets arrive. However, because of the harsh conditions of swimming, including chlorine from the pool, perspiration and the chemicals in sunscreen, the material from which many swimsuits is made will begin to break down. While many competitive swimsuits are made from materials designed to resist these conditions, they will still break down over time.

Low-Cost Options

Practice swimwear is a great low-cost option, allowing you to enjoy the quality swimsuits required to swim well without putting excess wear on your expensive competitive swimwear. The swimsuits you use for practice will be in the pool a lot more than those you use for meets. Because you won’t spend a lot of money on these swimsuits, you won’t feel guilty when you have to replace this suit more often. In general, the suit you practice in really doesn’t matter much, though it can impact your times so you need to make sure you are still using suits designed for competitive use.

Random Suits

One of the best ways to purchase the low-cost practice swimwear you need to perfect your stroke in the pool is to purchase a random practice suit. When you choose this method of purchasing a low-cost suit with which to practice, you won’t know the company, style, color or design of the suit you will receive. You simply choose between a men’s or women’s suit and indicate your size. Then you will receive a random suit. One of the greatest benefits of receiving a random suit with which to practice is it will give you the challenge of swimming in a different style of suit, allowing you to better your ability to swim, no matter what you wear. This can have a positive impact on your overall performance.

Your performance in the pool depends greatly on the amount of time you spend practicing in the pool. Because the constant swimming in the pool can have a negative impact on your competitive swimwear over time, it is often best to have a few practice suits on hand to use for practices. These suits often cost less and can be purchased at random so you don’t know what kind of suit you will be dealing with. This can help you become a better swimmer overall.

New Female Speedo Swimwear

New Female Speedo Swimwear

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Speedo has released three new swimsuits for women.

Speedo is one of the top names in swimwear and has been for a number of years. Today, they are still putting out some of the top competitive swimsuits on the market. This is evident in their three latest releases, providing women who take part in competitive swimming the ability to choose a colorful swimsuit for practices and even meets to ensure their improved performance and success in the pool.

Speedo Primal Splash Flyback

The Speedo Primal Splash Flyback suit provides women with a splash of color in the pool. Made from the Xtra Life Lycra material, the suit is flexible and supportive without restricting movement, which can be detrimental to your performance in the water. The material provides increased resistance to sunscreen, skin oils and chlorine, making it a highly durable fabric. The thin straps in the back provide reduced resistance in the water, while providing all the support you need in the overlapping strap design. This suit is available in Kelly green, blue, purple, red and navy, red and white.

Speedo Fractal Point Flyback

Providing a similar design to the Primal Splash, the Speedo Fractal Point Flyback provides swimmers with all the benefits of the thin-strapped back. The suit is also designed to provide optimal support for the swimmer to allow her to move comfortably and efficiently through the water. This suit is also made from the same Xtra Life Lycra, providing the same resistance for a longer-lasting suit. The Fractal Point Flyback is available in a variety of colors, including Kelly green, blue, purple, red, deep gold and deep orange.

Speedo Vortex Super Pro Back

The third new suit available from Speedo is the Speedo Vortex Super Pro Back. This spectacular design is made from the same Xtra Life Lycra fabric for greater durability and less wear and tear in the water. However, this suit provides wider straps to provide greater support for swimmers who need some extra support along the back. It is also extremely comfortable to wear, creating the perfect option for competitive swimmers. The Vortex suit is available in red, blue, deep orange and Kelly green.

When you are looking for the perfect competitive swimwear for either a practice suit or to wear during your meets, Speedo is constantly making changes to create the perfect suit. With their three new additions to their female swimwear line, every swimmer will be able to find the perfect option for her.

Speedo Solid Flyback Training Swimsuit Now Available in More Colors

Speedo Solid Flyback Training Swimsuit Now Available in More Colors

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The Speedo Solid Flyback training swimsuit now comes in even more colors.

The Speedo Solid Flyback training swimsuit is the perfect swimsuit for maximum support without restricted motion. Made from top quality material that is made to last through many uses and washes, this Speedo swimsuit is perfect for swim team participants or those who work out in the water on a daily basis for fitness. You don’t have to worry about fading or stretching, no matter how many times you wear this great swimsuit. With thin straps over the shoulder for maximum movement in the water, yet maximum support across the back, swimmers of all ages and sizes love the support this suit provides. Now it is available in even more colors!

Solid

If you are looking for a solid swimsuit in all one color, the Speedo Solid Flyback comes in solid black or solid sapphire for a uniform look. The black swimsuit offers a sleek style for women of all sizes and shapes. Many women prefer black swimsuits because it is by far the most flattering color. The new sapphire swimsuit is another solid color that is less muted than black but still offers a flattering color for any figure.

Neutral Colors

For the perfectly neutral yet contrasting colors teams can choose from black and white or navy and white. These two standard colored suits are perfect for the modest swimmers who do not want to draw a lot of attention to themselves but want to look put together and uniform.

Black

For swimmers who want to capitalize on the flattery a solid black suit offers but don’t want to be completely dressed in black, Speedo offers black swimsuits with colored straps and outlines to give your suit a little attitude. You can choose from blue, pink, red or the new bright green outline on your flattering black suit to get the style of black with a little excitement in various colors. The bright green makes the boldest statement, but any of the colors add the perfect amount of excitement to any of these great suits.

More Colors

If you wish to venture away from the neutral, solid colors, you can also choose from navy with a red outline or the new charcoal with a pink outline, giving women a chance to embrace their femininity while swimming.

Speedo offers women a large variety of colors and styles when it comes to competitive swimsuits. The Speedo Solid Flyback is offered in a wide range of colors, making it possible for schools to match their team colors or for women to pick the color that matches their personality or one that flatters their figure the most.

Swim Team Gear Boosts Morale and Spirit

Swim Team Gear Boosts Morale and Spirit

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Swim hats are the perfect piece of swim gear both at the pool and away from it.

When you are the coach of a swim team, you need to make sure you do whatever is necessary to boost the morale of your team and create a spirit of unity in your team. This will ensure that everyone works together as a functional unit and help them get along better, both in and out of the pool. One of the ways you can do this is through purchasing various swim team gear your team members can wear at the pool and in their daily lives to show their pride in their team.

Swim Team Hats

If it is cool outside, your swimmers will need a way to keep their heads warm when they aren’t in the pool. In addition, they may want to wear these hats in their daily lives as well. Available in a Speedo beanie or a Speedo straw hat, you will be able to choose just the right option for your team. If you choose the beanie, your team members can wear the hat by the poolside when it is cool or anywhere around town in the cooler months. With the Speedo logo, everyone will know your team members are swimmers.

Swim T-Shirts

Another great piece of swim team gear to boost the team morale and spirit is the swim t-shirts. You can choose t-shirts with cute swim-related sayings that will make people smile and show them you are part of a great team. Of course, you always have the option to have t-shirts imprinted with your team logo or anything else related to your team. Your team members can show everyone just how proud they are to be part of your team.

Swim Hoodies

Hoodies are a great option when the weather is cooler. Just like the swim t-shirts, the swim hoodies feature sayings that are related to swimming. You can also get them imprinted specifically for your team.  Your team will be able to show their pride in swimming and your team, even when the weather is too cold for swimming.

Providing your swim team with the swim team gear that shows everyone around them about how much they love swimming and their team is a great way to boost morale and team spirit. Your team needs to focus on working together. This swim team gear is the perfect way to help your team work together.

Support Breast Cancer Research with Special Merchandise

Support Breast Cancer Research with Special Merchandise

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Breaststroke 4 Hope
Support breast cancer research through Breaststroke 4 Hope.

Breast cancer awareness has become a major cause in the fight to save more women’s lives. Just about everywhere you go, you will be able to find something you can purchase that provides you with the opportunity to purchase something that will send a portion of the proceeds to breast cancer research. Whether you know someone who has been affected by breast cancer, you have been affected yourself or you want to support the cause, you can purchase special swim items to support the efforts.

Swimsuits

You can show your support of the cause with a new swimsuit you can wear while you practice, during your leisure swims or even during meets. There are several suits available that show your support of the cause, including the Speedo Graphic Daisy Flyback suit in pink, the Speedo Spliced Energy Back in black and pink, the Speedo Piped Moderate Ultraback in black and the Speedo Voyager Splice two-piece in black and pink for women. Men can opt for the Speedo Solid Jammer in black with pink accents.

T-Shirts

Those who would prefer to wear a t-shirt to show their support for the cause, there are several options from which to choose. Each shirt comes in a combination of pink and black or white and pink. The shirts feature slogans, such as “Breast Team Ever” and “Breaststroke 4 Hope.” Both men’s and women’s options are available.

Swim Gear

There are several swim gear options you can also purchase to send your support for breast cancer research. You can choose from several swim caps and swim goggles that will lend a portion of their proceeds to this important research. Each of these items comes in pink, allowing you to show your support with the colors known to represent breast cancer research. When you wear these items, everyone will know you support breast cancer research.

Breast cancer is something that has touched so many people. Whether it has had a direct impact on your life or not, it is an important cause to support because of the odds of it touching your life at some point. When you purchase any of these special swim items, you will be able to enjoy the beautiful pink items that let everyone know you have supported the cause. You will also be sending a portion of the proceeds to the research so that someday, there may be a cure.

New Low Price on the Accusplit Swim Pace Clock

New Low Price on the Accusplit Swim Pace Clock

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The Accusplit swim pace clock is a critical piece of equipment for your training.

Pace clocks are an important part of any competitive swimmer’s equipment. When swimmers swim sets, it is important to know the progress that is made, which is only available through the use of a quality pace clock. Whether you are swimming with a coach who is watching the clock for you or you are watching it yourself, understanding your times will help you become a better swimmer by attempting to beat your own times. Swim teams also use the pace clock to choose intervals for their laps. Watching the clock or having the coach watch the clock will allow you to stay on pace with the rest of your team. The Accusplit swim pace clock is affordably priced and the perfect addition to any swim team.

Large Face

The Accupsplit swim pace clock has a large, easy-to-read clock face, making it easy for swimmers to see while they are swimming. The minute hand and sweep second hand are also large enough to see from anywhere in the pool, making it easy for swimmers to keep track of their own time or for the coach to inform the swimmers of their times and intervals. Because you can see the hands from the pool, you can wait until the second hand is on the 60 or at the top of the clock to effectively measure your time. If you leave when the second hand is on any other number, you will have to do a little math in your head to figure out your exact time.

Durable

The Accusplit swim pace clock is water-resistant and housed in a heavy duty clock stand. The clock movements are heavy duty, making it a durable pace clock to have for your swim team without having to worry about it breaking down or becoming burdensome to use. It can also be mounted on the wall for even easier viewing for all swimmers.

Economical

The swim pace clock is an economical way to increase your swimming abilities. Understanding your times will help you learn to better yourself and become as competitive as you want to be without expensive equipment. All you need is the pace clock to tell you your times and your own motivation to push yourself harder every day. When you can do so in a more affordable manner, you will benefit in more ways than one.

Fun Colors in Speedo Vanquisher Goggles

Fun Colors in Speedo Vanquisher Goggles

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The Speedo Vanquisher 2.0 goggles provide fun colors for swimmers to enjoy.

Swimming is a serious sport that requires a lot of hard work, training and dedication to learn to swim well so you can compete well and succeed. However, this doesn’t mean you can’t have a little fun in the water as well. While there are plenty of colors and designs available in competitive swimwear, there aren’t a lot of choices when it comes to your eyewear. The Speedo Vanquisher goggles have changed all that.

Great Fun Colors

Even though you won’t really notice the colors in the water, the Speedo Vanquisher goggles come in a vast array of fun colors so you can stand out from the crowd at the pool. In fact, there are 11 different colors to choose from, most of which you can’t find in any other type of goggle on the market. You can choose a color that goes well with the suit you wear the most often or just pick your favorite one. Some of the available colors in these goggles include Kelly green, maroon, pink, aquamarine, purple/teal, rainbow and Pacific blue. Everyone will be asking you where you got these great goggles.

Superb Functionality

The Speedo Vanquisher goggles aren’t just pretty to look at; they also provide you with the functionality you require when you are swimming in the pool. The Vanquisher goggles feature the same seal system used on all the other Speedo goggles, keeping the water out of your eyes consistently as you swim. In addition to this tight seal, you can expect about 25 percent more visibility with these goggles, providing you with the ability to see exactly where you are going in the pool. This can be a useful asset to swimmers. The goggles also offer a low-profile design for less resistance, a double strap for comfort, interchangeable nose pieces for the best fit and UV protection and anti-fog properties.

The Vanquisher goggles have long been known for their superb performance in the water. Now Speedo has released a line of these goggles that come in a vast array of fun colors that allow swimmers to express their individuality in the water. You can purchase these fun goggles to use in practice and at meets without sacrificing quality and functionality in exchange for the fun look. Choose your favorite or buy several so you can exchange them out to go with your various swimsuits.