Has anyone else found this suit to be "scratchy"? It irritates my inner upper arm during high intensity water aerobics.
74217
I have had zero issues with this suit and I swim laps even did some sprints
74218
I have this swimsuit and use it for water walking and laps. I don't find it scratchy or irritating at all. It's very comfortable, and I'm happy with it.
74219
I personally have not had any issues with it feeling scratchy but I don't usually do high intensity activity in it.
1428678
Well, it's not the easiest thing to get in and out of. I have issues pulling my arms out of the sleeves the most, especially when it's wet, so much so, that I worry I may rip it. However, the shirt has not even frayed, so I suppose it's meant to have the pressure. The neck hole in particular, has not been too much of an issue.
1751650
yeah..it is very uncomfortable to wear. I do not wear it regularly like I should. Just too uncomfortable.
1699069
The one I received looks similar but not exact to the photo. I wear it under my cloths and can be seen around the neck-line. as would a razor back tank ect. it is a little noticeable but not very? I suggest a t shirt under because after about an hour it really starts hurting my arm-pit area. Other than that it does take a lot of pressure off the back and is a noticeable change. I wear it on the elliptical and at the office (where I need it most is at my desk)
181712
This sleeve gave me (and many, many others) a bad rash where the upper retention band touched my skin. Still there after nearly a month. If you're not worried about the rash possibility then there's no reason it wouldn't stay on in the water--certainly you can wash it.
1269112
I phoned Timex and it's all waterproof (unless you press any buttons) but I forgot to ask them about chlorine effect. They did say the heart rate signal can't transmit to the watch while under water.When I wear it all day, I usually feel like my ribs got bruised, and I have it on it's loosest setting. I even took off the elastic, and just but the stiff part on my with sports tape (and it transmitted), but I still got that feeling. But I sit maybe 80% of the time I wear it so maybe that's a factor for the ribs pressing against something hard.
254093
I wear it through an aggressive workout and shower and it holds up okay. It doesn't seem to be the water that makes it lose it's stickiness more just rubbing it with my body or clothes. I use it I. My calf and I definitely notice a reduction in pain but only get on to two days out of each application. I still would recommend this product! Good luck!
1027344
I dont necessarily feel water enter, but I do have an issue with air pockets. Even going to a smaller size, I still had sir pocket issues. With that said, it did help keep my upper body earmer. Very cold pool, I don't think it would provide enough warmth.
577965
My suit was two toned, with color on the arms. I didn't find the colors distracting at all. :-)
352100
Your body type is the same as mine. I got the medium and loved it. It has to be super tight or otherwise water gets in there and renders it useless for temperature regulation.
37937
To me, this one seems to run on the smaller side of workout armbands. I don't recall sizes being listed as options so I think I would probably look at a different model/brand. I sometimes switch back and forth between using an arm band and something like a SPI belt. Some people may think I look dorky using the SPI belt if I'm not running :) but I honestly find it sometimes is just more convenient for my gym workouts.
1647073
I have hard water too....it took 2 scoops for it to bubble up...it cleaned ok...I just didn't like how it made my clothes feel. They felt rough and scratchy.
1278956
I don't think mine digs into my legs and I am also slightly pear shaped. But we are all a bit different. I would suggest you purchasing it and then trying it on. Its a fabulous swimsuit. I don't regret my purchase.
2041974
We have three in XL and one in the 5XL. We only use the tops not the pants. My son is 6'5", 260, broad shoulder athlete. I am busty but could probably wear the L, but I like the looseness (and its cheaper just to share the ones we have) Tight when working out is uncomfortable for me. We actually haven't opened the 5XL yet. My husband is a 3XLT, so to accommodate for liking it loose we ordered two sizes larger. They definitely make you sweat. Best to take off outdoors when you're done with your workout.I just noticed the reply below about the ripping/tearing. We've only had to replace ONE suit and I wash after every work out. I wash, use downy on the rinse cycle, and then hang to dry. We have three in XL and one in the 5XL. We only use the tops not the pants. My son is 6'5", 260, broad shoulder athlete. I am busty but could probably wear the L, but I like the looseness (and its cheaper just to share the ones we have) Tight when working out is uncomfortable for me. We actually haven't opened the 5XL yet. My husband is a 3XLT, so to accommodate for liking it loose we ordered two sizes larger. They definitely make you sweat. Best to take off outdoors when you're done with your workout.I just noticed the reply below about the ripping/tearing. We've only had... » Read More We have three in XL and one in the 5XL. We only use the tops not the pants. My son is 6'5", 260, broad shoulder athlete. I am busty but could probably wear the L, but I like the looseness (and its cheaper just to share the ones we have) Tight when working out is uncomfortable for me. We actually haven't opened the 5XL yet. My husband is a 3XLT, so to accommodate for liking it loose we ordered two sizes larger. They definitely make you sweat. Best to take off outdoors when you're done with your workout.I just noticed the reply below about the ripping/tearing. We've only had to replace ONE suit and I wash after every work out. I wash, use downy on the rinse cycle, and then hang to dry. « Show Less
2140278
I occasionally throw a doubled up bath towel over the seat on longer workouts. Otherwise, I wouldn't bother with aseat cover.
46161
I have not worn mine in awhile but as I recall, it was ok up near the arm pits but it was too loose at the waist or too short at the waist-know what I mean? I was aqua jogging so moving my arms a lot which produced enough heat. Depends on how cold you get.
97742
For best results wear sweat suits underneath. A bit uncomfortable at first but helps with a lot with water loss.