Kid’s swimming goggles just got a little more comfortable with the introduction of the Speedo Jr Hydrospex 2.0 swim goggles. The best-selling and best fitting goggle in the world for kids is the original Speedo Jr Hydrospex goggle. It features a soft 1 piece frame design with a nose piece that will not break and a split headstrap. The Hydrospex swim goggles also have antifog lenses so you can see in the water for your entire swim. But now Speedo has made this great goggle even better with the Speedo Junior Hydrospex 2.0. The 2.0 version has all of the same great features as the original version plus they have greatly improved the soft silicone frame and gasket system with even softer and more comfortable materials. This is by far one of the most comfortable goggles I have ever tried on. Speedo has also made the straps easier to adjust with the new Speedfit system that slides the strap loose or tight very quickly and effortlessly. So no more broken headstraps. The Speedo Jr Hydrospex 2.0 is a little more expensive but well worth the investment.
Swim Fins for Swimming Practice
There are many different styles of swim fins to choose from and we have some suggestions for you today. One questions I get all of the time is why do you need swim fins for swimming practice or training. Well swim fins are great for a couple of reasons. First of all they help teach proper kick technique and help build your leg muscles. They are also a very important tool to use during swim practice to help reduce fatigue and to keep your stroke from breaking down. Using swim fins will allow you to have more energy to focus on the rest of your stroke and help build a better stroke technique. Most coaches require swim fins for their swimmers and it is an especially critical tool for beginning swimmers.
Which swim fins are best for me? You have most likely seen long blade rubber swim fins and you might of also of seen the guy in the gym pool with the really short swim fins. Long swim fins are more for beginning swimmers who need more propulsion and they are also a little easier to use. The short blade fins are designed to give you a more natural feel of the water so that when you take off the fins there is less of difference in your kick without the swim fins.
Should I buy Zoomers or another short fin? Everyone seems to think that Zoomers are the best short fin, however the new short fins that are on the market now have an additional 20+ years of technology behind them. Do you want to buy a computer from 1985 or a computer from 2010? Same thing applies to the Zoomers vs the new short fins like the Speedo Optimus swim fins. The Speedo Optimus is a short blade fin with a slightly longer blade plus a cut out notch in the blade. The notch allow you to have a more natural feel of the water on both the down and up kick. See the technology thing kicking in! You will get a better workout with the Speedo Optimus swim fins and also your swimming technique will also improve. So don’t worry about that old guy in the lane next to you that is wearing the Zoomers, just smile because he is most likely also still using a computer from 1985. Happy Swimming!
Custom Printed Silicone Swim Caps
Are you looking for custom printed swim caps? We have a few tips to for you to get the best swim team caps. There are a few materials that swim caps are made of and some to avoid. Lycra swim caps are made of the same swimsuit material and will not last long at all. Latex swim caps are one of the cheapest swim cap options, but they will fade or turn colors over time. Especially when exposed to sunlight and some swimming pool chemicals. Many swim teams purchase printed latex caps due to economic reasons however if at all possible you should look into getting a silicone swim cap. They are less 
likely to fade or turn colors due to sunlight and they almost never turn brown due to pool chemicals. Plus silicone swim caps are much easier to put on your head and will not pull your hair as much as the latex swim caps. They also are thicker and can last 3 to 10 times longer than a latex swim cap. So our choice for printed swim team caps is definitely the printed silicone swim caps. They are a little bit more expensive but are well worth the investment. Silicone caps can be printed with your team logo. Don’t have a swim team logo for your caps? Then ask D&J Sports Swim Shop to design one for you. They have a full-time artist on staff that can help you with your swim team mascot and logo. Plus they print swim caps for you also, at really great low prices.
Lifeguard Rescue Tubes
Whether you’re lifeguarding by the beach, lake, or pool, a rescue tube is an essential item for all lifeguards. There are many different rescue techniques that you can use whether in the water as a floatation device and tow line or out of the water as a throwable floatation device and also as an extension to reach out to your victim. The rescue tubes are also suitable for ice rescue, but no need to worry about that if you are like me and live in Texas.The rescue tubes are covered with heavy-duty vinyl and made of closed-cell foam, the guard rescue tube does not absorb water, so you don’t have to worry about rotting or mildew. To extend the life and provide more comfort then you should
look into getting a rescue tube cover. The rescue tube cover is used to slide over the rescue tube to protect the tube from the constant usage they go through. It’s also a wise investment to protect your tubes from Guards picking at them or dragging them on the cement. With the guard tube covers you will maximize the life of your rescue tubes. These are highly recommended for all rescue tubes.
look into getting a rescue tube cover. The rescue tube cover is used to slide over the rescue tube to protect the tube from the constant usage they go through. It’s also a wise investment to protect your tubes from Guards picking at them or dragging them on the cement. With the guard tube covers you will maximize the life of your rescue tubes. These are highly recommended for all rescue tubes.Lifeguard Swimsuits Buying Tips
Spring is here and summer is right around the corner. 
Now is the time to order your lifeguard swimsuit for your summer lifeguard job. There are a lot of swimsuits to choose from and we have some tips to help you find the perfect lifeguard swim suit.
Since you will be wearing your swimsuit everyday this summer you will want something that is comfortable and that will last you all summer. We know that lifeguards are not the top earners so no need to buy more swimsuits than what you actually need. Our suggestion is to look for a polyester swimsuit. The polyester swimsuits are designed to last 3-10 times longer than the traditional lycra lifeguard swimsuits. Look for 100% polyester swimsuits or a blend of polyester and PBT – a polyester blend material designed to stretch and perform like the lycra swimsuits do.
The next tip that we suggest when shopping for a lifeguard swimsuit is to look for a straps that will be comfortable. There are two basic strap designs – the wide strap and the thin strap. The wide strap swimsuits are typically more comfortable since the straps do not dig into your shoulders and they also provide you with more support. However many people prefer the thin strap swimsuits and they say the straps can be just as comfortable to wear. Plus you get the added benefit of smaller tan lines and HELLO girls we all know that you are only lifeguarding to get the great tan.
The Best Polyester Lifeguard Swimsuits: Dolfin Female Guard Swimsuit, Speedo Poly Flyback Lifeguard Swimsuit, TYR Guard Durafast Diamondback Swimsuits
Practice Swimsuit Sale
D&J Sports Swimshop is having a sale on their female and male practice swimsuits. They have lycra female practice swim suits and polyester female practice suits on sale. Plus they also have great deals on male jammer practice suits and male brief practice swim suits. Order $65 or more from D&J Sports and get free shipping also.
Speedo LZR Pro – Order Now
The latest in a long line of record-breaking fast swimsuits is now available for pre-ordering. The all new Speedo LZR Pro swimsuits are almost here and you can now place an order for your very own swimsuit. The Speedo LZR Pro is an updated version of the Speedo FS-Pro. The styling and cut of the suit will be like the faster version the Speedo LZR Elite, but the seams will be stitched and not bonded. Plus the LZR Pro features an update version of the LZR Pulse fabric which increases the durability of the swimsuit. The LZR Pro is priced like the FS-Pro swimsuits.
Like the Speedo LZR Elite there are 3 styles of this FINA Approved 2010 swimsuit:
The Speedo LZR PRO is part of the performance range and is FINA Approved for all levels of swimming competition. Developed by the Speedo Aqualab, the LZR Pro swimsuits feature the LZR Pulse fabrication that has beenre-Engineered for greater durability. Featuring Speedo’s 3D, 3 piece pattern to optimise the shape of the swimmer. This racing swimsuit is lightweight and has low drag to glide through the water, plus an advanced fit. Pre-Order now for delivery at the end of March or sometime in April.
Preorder your Speedo LZR Pro today at D&J Sports Swim Shop.
Speedo LZR ELite Jammer and Kneeskin Suits In-Stock
A large shipment of Speedo LZR Elite Jammers and Speedo LZR Elite Kneeskins has just arrived. The LZR Elite Kneeskins and Jammers are now in-stock and ready for immediate delivery. These two suits are not only the fastest selling racing suits on the market but they are also the fastest legal swimsuits in the water too. The Speedo LZR Elite features an extremely fast fabric, the LZR Pulse, plus it features the bonded seams which make this the suit you want and need. These suits have been hard to find so be sure to not wait another minute and order yours today from D&J Sports Swim Shop.
Lucky Swim Cap
Lucky charms are nothing new in fact many swimmers swear by them. Back in my swimming days I would not be able to race in a new pair of goggles until I had successfully chewed on both ends of the goggle straps. Maybe this is more of a bad habit vs a good luck charm. But there are many swimmers that do have there lucky swimsuit, cap, or goggles. Now a days the swim caps already come with the good luck. The shamrocks on this lucky swim cap will be sure to give you at least a little bit of good luck for your swim race.
Free Speedo Goggles
Purchase any male or female Speedo swimsuit from D&J Sports and get 1 Free Speedo swim goggle. Just add one of the following goggles to your cart and purchase a Speedo swimsuit. Hurry offer ends 3/4/2010. Free goggles limited to the following styles.
Water Warrior 