What is fluidflex in arms and shoulders? Can you swim laps with this jacket since it is 2mm throughout? Wondering if I should look for one that has 1mm in the arms.
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Hi, the "fluid-flex" is a round shoulder cut with a glued piece under the armpit. It flexes better than a single piece arm. This jacket is pretty good at the price, and you can swim laps in it. However, Xcel also makes a zippered front jacket (new this year I think). It is a little more money, but Xcel makes the best quality and most comfortable wet suits out there! For swimming in a cool pool, I use the Xcel Infinity "Xcelerator"! It is 1mm front/back/shoulders with a .5mm material under arms and down the sides. I have two of these!!! For me, 2mm is a little heavy for most pools. If you have a hard time finding the Xcel products (they do list on Amazon) you can find the stuff on the on-line store at Xcel.com
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It might be easier if you are a fast swimmer. I swim laps with mine but I am a slow swimmer. The vest is a little restrictive but does keep me warm. Thanks
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Hi, the "fluid-flex" is a round shoulder cut with a glued piece under the armpit. It flexes better than a single piece arm. This jacket is pretty good at the price, and you can swim laps in it. However, Xcel also makes a zippered front jacket (new this year I think). It is a little more money, but Xcel makes the best quality and most comfortable wet suits out there! For swimming in a cool pool, I use the Xcel Infinity "Xcelerator"! It is 1mm front/back/shoulders with a .5mm material under arms and down the sides. I have two of these!!! For me, 2mm is a little heavy for most pools. If you have a hard time finding the Xcel products (they do list on Amazon) you can find the stuff on the on-line store at Xcel.com Hi, the "fluid-flex" is a round shoulder cut with a glued piece under the armpit. It flexes better than a single piece arm. This jacket is pretty good at the price, and you can swim laps in it. However, Xcel also makes a zippered front jacket (new this year I think). It is a little more money, but Xcel makes the best quality and most comfortable wet suits out there! For swimming in a cool pool, I use the Xcel Infinity "Xcelerator"! It is 1mm front/back/shoulders with a .5mm material under arms and down the sides. I have two of these!!! For me, 2mm is a little heavy for... » Read More Hi, the "fluid-flex" is a round shoulder cut with a glued piece under the armpit. It flexes better than a single piece arm. This jacket is pretty good at the price, and you can swim laps in it. However, Xcel also makes a zippered front jacket (new this year I think). It is a little more money, but Xcel makes the best quality and most comfortable wet suits out there! For swimming in a cool pool, I use the Xcel Infinity "Xcelerator"! It is 1mm front/back/shoulders with a .5mm material under arms and down the sides. I have two of these!!! For me, 2mm is a little heavy for most pools. If you have a hard time finding the Xcel products (they do list on Amazon) you can find the stuff on the on-line store at Xcel.com « Show Less
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Lynn, I forgot to mention that Victory KoreDry (made in USA, Huntington Beach, Ca.) makes a very good swim shirt! It is not a front zip, just as the Xcelerator is not a front zip, but it is top quality-and the price is good. That shirt has a 2mm front and back panel with the arms and shoulders made of their nylon "koredry" material (which is very good-my favorite rashguards). You will find this at the VictoryKoredry.com site under the "kill the chill" category. This is the "neoshirt", not the fleece shirt(which is a "super" sweat shirt-very nice). I have one of these "neoshirts", and it is very good for the swimming pool! DL Lynn, I forgot to mention that Victory KoreDry (made in USA, Huntington Beach, Ca.) makes a very good swim shirt! It is not a front zip, just as the Xcelerator is not a front zip, but it is top quality-and the price is good. That shirt has a 2mm front and back panel with the arms and shoulders made of their nylon "koredry" material (which is very good-my favorite rashguards). You will find this at the VictoryKoredry.com site under the "kill the chill" category. This is the "neoshirt", not the fleece shirt(which is a "super" sweat shirt-very nice). I... » Read More Lynn, I forgot to mention that Victory KoreDry (made in USA, Huntington Beach, Ca.) makes a very good swim shirt! It is not a front zip, just as the Xcelerator is not a front zip, but it is top quality-and the price is good. That shirt has a 2mm front and back panel with the arms and shoulders made of their nylon "koredry" material (which is very good-my favorite rashguards). You will find this at the VictoryKoredry.com site under the "kill the chill" category. This is the "neoshirt", not the fleece shirt(which is a "super" sweat shirt-very nice). I have one of these "neoshirts", and it is very good for the swimming pool! DL « Show Less
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The 2XU website has a sizing chart for this and clearly states: "Measurements for the arm sleeves should be taken in a relaxed state at the largest girth of the bicep and the forearm. If your measurements of two different points for a garment do not correlate for one particular size, first try the size recommended by your forearm measurement."So NOT flexed. The other answer is just wrong.
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I use mine for doing laps in the pool in the winter. Even though I am inside sometimes the pool is still a little on the cool side. Keeps me nice am warm. Also I bought the men's shirt because the sleeves are a little longer than the women's and fits a lot of better.
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3mmGood enough for an 80< degree pool.I bought another one Speedo thermal wetsuit. Which I found after receipt that it is 1mm. I found it weird that the Speedo says thermal wetsuit while this says spring suit. Because this was way thicker and warmer, the speedo was really more like a spring suit and this a thermal suit. It's great quality. I have been washing it in washing machine delicate cycle every week with regular detergent for 6 months straight now. Still looks new. Still thick.
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I don't notice it with my shorts - honestly. But if I come in from the yard and my arms are wet with sweat, it isn't comfortable to my elbows and forearms. That's just me. I am hot by nature, and honestly haven't felt uncomfortable anywear else
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This jacket was used in conjunction with his swimming lesson. No as a life jacket. Thanks.
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This is NOT a wet suit (or dry suit) jacket. When you first hit the water it makes you maybe a bit colder for a few seconds, but then helps you be warmer. What it does best is keeps your shoulders from being cold. I use it for Water Aerobics, where we are in 10' of 78-84 degree pool water with flotation belts (remember, ocean water feels warmer at lower temps than does fresh water). We are upright with our shoulders out of the water. Will it keep you warm in water below 76 or so? NO.
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It's a single cuff. If you look at the photo of the unit and the cuff (product photo) it shows the main cuff cylinder which measures 13". I used a plastic tape measure used in sewing to take this measurement. My arm is 12" at the bicep when relaxed and I need to tighten it around my upper arm just a bit when taking a reading. There is an extension flap with velcro that is attached and can probably accommodate an arm diameter up to 19" comfortably-possibly even 20". I will say this. I considered getting a cheaper, handpump bulb type but I have had this for a few days and it is great. Really professional and worth the Amazon price. It's a single cuff. If you look at the photo of the unit and the cuff (product photo) it shows the main cuff cylinder which measures 13". I used a plastic tape measure used in sewing to take this measurement. My arm is 12" at the bicep when relaxed and I need to tighten it around my upper arm just a bit when taking a reading. There is an extension flap with velcro that is attached and can probably accommodate an arm diameter up to 19" comfortably-possibly even 20". I will say this. I considered getting a cheaper, handpump bulb type but I have had this for a few days and... » Read More It's a single cuff. If you look at the photo of the unit and the cuff (product photo) it shows the main cuff cylinder which measures 13". I used a plastic tape measure used in sewing to take this measurement. My arm is 12" at the bicep when relaxed and I need to tighten it around my upper arm just a bit when taking a reading. There is an extension flap with velcro that is attached and can probably accommodate an arm diameter up to 19" comfortably-possibly even 20". I will say this. I considered getting a cheaper, handpump bulb type but I have had this for a few days and it is great. Really professional and worth the Amazon price. « Show Less
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It has worked fine for me.I just slip it on and loosely adjust the velcro part. This was with a large cuff. To be sure ask for the circumference before ordering. I have fat arms. I just lean it on the table and then put my arm through...
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I am not sure what % but it is flexible and I would think a good suit for water aerobics...I thought of using it for the same but so far have only used in the ocean. It is probably the right thickness because when you go to higher, say 2mm and 3mm the suits are generally less flexible with increasing thickness. This one is nice and thin and I use it in the summer when the water is between ~68-72F for surfing, skin diving, and boogey boarding. I like to be warm and also prevent sunburn so this works well. If I get cold the next time I am in the indoor pool, this is the suit I would use - not a 2 or 3mm suit.
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Swimming laps might be better with a vest. I'm very cold natured so I would use it for laps at 84 degrees, but I think a vest would be enough for most people after getting warmed up. Keep in mind it does run very small. You wouldn't want it too tight for that activity. I wasn't hot in it riding bikes at a casual pace for an hour after snorkeling. It's very flexible but it's still a wetsuit material.
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Just called and spoke with A&D; makers of the Life Source 853 and the rep said it is designed for Medium and Large cuffs only. That if I needed a Small cuff I would need a different blood pressure monitor. I was hoping it took a Small. Darn, looks like I'm purchasing a new blood pressure monitor that takes a small cuff.
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Melanie,I purchased this for my son who is recovering from Tommy John surgery and to help with the shoulder etc.. He is right handed pitcher. He says that it is for either arm as it is just a gel sleeve and has good luck with it since it does not freeze but is realy cold from the freezer. Could it be that you have the wrong size?
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The 2XU website has a sizing chart for this and clearly states: "Measurements for the arm sleeves should be taken in a relaxed state at the largest girth of the bicep and the forearm. If your measurements of two different points for a garment do not correlate for one particular size, first try the size recommended by your forearm measurement." So NOT flexed. The other answer is just wrong.
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The Suit can be used in cold weather in the water however I did find it difficult to get my shoulders inside of the suits perhaps since you're getting an extra large it'll be easier however the fact that she had a stroke may make it even more difficult that maybe something you want to consider. it's very difficult getting your shoulders in and especially out.
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When I owned one this spring (check out my review in the product section) I went to the dollar store and grabbed 2 of those Velcro style stretchy bandage wraps (not sure what they're actually called) for a $1. They resemble the wraps that you get after you donate blood, that you're supposed to keep on for a couple of hours after you donate. They're stretchy, extremely comfortable and easy to use since it basically sticks onto itself. Plus they're washable/reusable. So I'd rotate between them and the armband. I'd use one while I wash and let the armband air dry overnight. They're only a buck a piece so I got 2 in case I forgot to wash the armband I'd have a spare to use. Just put the module where you normally wear it. Cover with the wrap and you're all set. Another bonus, people don't bug you with the same question over and over "What the hell is that on your arm?" . They just assume you sprained your arm/shoulder. :) It's a cheap alternative. I couldn't get myself to pay the ridiculous price the armband was going for on the GWF website. Hope that info helps someone. Cheers.
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Well, on myself it went from my elbow to my wrist! Sorry! I dont have a tapemeasure on hand but I am a 5'6" female with normal ratio I would guess. personally it was very uncomfortable and terribly awkward trying to get it off and on with only one good arm. I went back to the plain standard type. easy on easy off and better fit. just my opinion..but then you did ask! Most expensive isn't always the best. Hope this helps you decide which is best for your arm. Hope you recover quickly!