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Swim Jammers or Aevero Tri Shorts?
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 2010-10-13 5:52 AM |
Expert  4649     Middle River, Maryland Silver member |  Subject: Swim Jammers or Aevero Tri Shorts?I'm about to enter my off-season swim-focused program, which will involve 3-4 pool swims per week pretty much into tri season next year. During my training this year I've destroyed several pairs of compression shorts (that were on the downhill side of life anyway, so no tears). Since then I've been more or less swimming in my Aevero tri shorts, which have held up so far. Any recommendations as to what to purchase or use going forward this winter? Aevero tri shorts are roughly the same price as the name brand swim jammers so I'm looking for durability. Thanks! |
| 2010-10-13 5:58 AM in reply to: #3148864 |
Regular 67 Fort Myers | Subject: RE: Swim Jammers or Aevero Tri Shorts? One pair of jammers could easily last you through the off-season, especially of you rinse them out after swimming. I don't know from experience, but have read on here that the chlorine is tough on the tri-shorts. This time of year, I'd look for jammers on sale- a larger places like Sports Authority might them cheaper than you can get the tri-shorts. |
| 2010-10-13 6:14 AM in reply to: #3148864 |
| Subject: RE: Swim Jammers or Aevero Tri Shorts? Avoid the words Lycra and Spandex for swim training trunks. After 3 to 6 months the shorts will be see through. Look for the word Polyester or PBT as the only fabric in the jammers. They'll last literally years and still look brand new. Oh, they don't stretch quite as well as lycra so if you're in a tight pair of tri shorts, order a size up in the poly jammers. |
| 2010-10-13 8:02 AM in reply to: #3148864 |
Pro 6191  | Subject: RE: Swim Jammers or Aevero Tri Shorts? http://www.swimoutlet.com/Mens_Jammers_s/213.htm They have LOTS of affordable options. Get POLYESTER ones. |
| 2010-10-13 5:58 PM in reply to: #3148864 |
Pro 5361 | Subject: RE: Swim Jammers or Aevero Tri Shorts? The speedo Quantum jammers are a thicker, more durable lycra. They last a long time, so if you like the comfort of stretchy lycra.... just a suggestion. Personally- I don't want to ruin a good pair of tri shorts just for swimming- but then again- the aevero ones are really inexpensive. Edited by morey000 2010-10-13 5:59 PM |
| 2010-10-13 7:41 PM in reply to: #3148864 |
Champion 10668 Tacoma, Washington | Subject: RE: Swim Jammers or Aevero Tri Shorts? Go for the polyester instead of lycra suits. Chlorine eats lycra for breakfast. |
| 2010-10-14 9:38 AM in reply to: #3148864 |
Veteran 290 Atlanta, GA | Subject: RE: Swim Jammers or Aevero Tri Shorts? I highly recommend something from the Speedo Endurance line. I've had my square legs (shorter than jammers) for a while now, and even after swimming in the over-chlorinated pool I regularly use they still look like new. Cost a little more, but they won't wear out as quick, so cheaper in the long run. http://www.swimoutlet.com/product_p/7886.htm http://www.swimoutlet.com/product_p/7888.htm |
| 2010-10-15 7:41 PM in reply to: #3148864 |
Veteran 242 Pennsylvania | Subject: RE: Swim Jammers or Aevero Tri Shorts? I was just at my local Sports Authority and they have this years swimming jammers on sale for 20% off the lowest marked price. For example, they had a pair of Speedo jammers that were regularly $45 marked down to $38.75. You get the 20% on top of that price. They sell Nike and Speedo. |
| 2010-10-15 7:51 PM in reply to: #3148864 |
Master 2094 | Subject: RE: Swim Jammers or Aevero Tri Shorts? FWIW I used to ride my bike to the pool, shower, swim and ride back to work, shower and work. I went through so many pairs of tri-shorts I decided to start changing into Jammers. It is worth the extra effort. I have had the same pair of Jammers for over a year and they look new. I could barely get 6-8 weeks out of the tri-shorts before my wife would start to comment. |
| 2010-10-15 9:10 PM in reply to: #3148864 |
Expert 792 Leicester | Subject: RE: Swim Jammers or Aevero Tri Shorts? Lycra/spandex seems to have the rubber stuff 'come out' of the base material within 6 weks like others have said. My Avero shorts have been in the pool several times and 10 weeks later do not seem to be coming apart like my last two other brand pairs. Now they are only $19 I may get another pair for swimming. |
| 2010-10-15 11:20 PM in reply to: #3148864 |
Extreme Veteran 872 Tx | Subject: RE: Swim Jammers or Aevero Tri Shorts? I second the speedo endurance jammers... polyester Lycra will turn see-thru if you swim in chlorine for very long... so watch out! |
| 2010-10-17 3:13 PM in reply to: #3148864 |
| 1072 | Subject: RE: Swim Jammers or Aevero Tri Shorts? I recommend getting a pair of polyester jammers like these I got from Swim outlet. I used them 3X per week in the pool for two years and they look like new. Just rinse them out after each use. http://www.swimoutlet.com/product_p/7890.htm |
| 2010-10-17 8:50 PM in reply to: #3155446 |
Pro 4360 Baton Rouge area | Subject: RE: Swim Jammers or Aevero Tri Shorts? pistuo - 2010-10-15 11:20 PM I second the speedo endurance jammers... polyester Lycra will turn see-thru if you swim in chlorine for very long... so watch out! +1 on the Speedo Endurance. My Tri shop had a pair in my size in the clearance rack. So far they have out lasted my other pairs. |
| 2010-10-18 11:46 AM in reply to: #3148864 |
Pro 5361 | Subject: RE: Swim Jammers or Aevero Tri Shorts? I must be lucky. I get a year out of my tyr or speedo lycra jammers- swimming 2-3 times/wk. But the pool I swim in is 'clorinated' with salt. It doesn't taste salty- so I'm not sure exactly how it works- but I guess it does. My Orca Tri shorts just 'seem' like they wouldn't last nearly as long. they're thinner and slicker- so I only use them for races. |
| 2010-10-18 1:25 PM in reply to: #3148879 |
| Veteran 867 Vicksburg | Subject: RE: Swim Jammers or Aevero Tri Shorts? DanielG - 2010-10-13 6:14 AM Avoid the words Lycra and Spandex for swim training trunks. After 3 to 6 months the shorts will be see through. Look for the word Polyester or PBT as the only fabric in the jammers. They'll last literally years and still look brand new. Oh, they don't stretch quite as well as lycra so if you're in a tight pair of tri shorts, order a size up in the poly jammers. x2, I got a pair of TYR polyester jammers after going through two pair of Lycra jammers. My TYR jammers still look new and are 1.5 year old. That is swimming several days a week. |
| 2010-10-19 3:03 PM in reply to: #3148864 |
Regular 172 Brandon, MS | Subject: RE: Swim Jammers or Aevero Tri Shorts? +1 on the speedo endurance square bottoms......I wear them in the pool at the Y (thankfully clorinated HEAVILY)......they are still looking new. |
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