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NEW AB Active suit. Thought?
Posted: Wed Feb 18, 2015 6:15 am
by GRSwimmer
Any thoughts on the new AB Active suits? I like the look of the cut, but I hate the way the holes look. I might have bought one for laps :/
http://www.aussiebum.com/swimwear/2722/black/
Re: NEW AB Active suit. Thought?
Posted: Wed Feb 18, 2015 6:23 am
by rockman748
I would personally prefer to just swim in my normal nylon aussiebums. I find that they are pretty comfy.
Re: NEW AB Active suit. Thought?
Posted: Fri Feb 20, 2015 12:55 pm
by Bullseye
I like the cut, too. Curious to see the cut in the back.
Re: NEW AB Active suit. Thought?
Posted: Fri Feb 20, 2015 5:59 pm
by pooablo
I like the cut too. It seems to be made for a smaller frame. Like you, I don't like the eyelets on the suit.
Re: NEW AB Active suit. Thought?
Posted: Fri Feb 20, 2015 10:52 pm
by GRSwimmer
I hate it when a suit looks really good....except for one tiny detail....like a huge logo. I like how AB has made that an option for those who like it.
Re: NEW AB Active suit. Thought?
Posted: Sat Feb 21, 2015 4:00 am
by diveguy
I've never liked metal "hardware" on a swimsuit. Other than those eyelet holes, I think it looks great.
Re: NEW AB Active suit. Thought?
Posted: Sun Feb 22, 2015 7:53 am
by rockman748
most waterparks won't let you wear swimwear with metal eyelets on the fast water slides. I guess it can catch and fall off.
Re: NEW AB Active suit. Thought?
Posted: Mon Feb 23, 2015 4:50 am
by Red^^Speedo
They attract lightning when you're on top of Der Stuka, awaiting your turn.
Re: NEW AB Active suit. Thought?
Posted: Sun Apr 05, 2015 11:18 am
by Speedo_arena
I wish they would go back to making more suits without the seam down the center of the front pouch. I have some older Aussiebum suits made that way and they look and feel much better.
Re: NEW AB Active suit. Thought?
Posted: Wed Apr 08, 2015 8:37 am
by ExBex
I'm with you on the front seam. Always seems awkward.
And the eyelets... eh. I like simple design better. Reminds me of fender portals on old Buicks. Doesn't seem like the best association.
But if that's the same material as the wrestleme suits... it's pretty awesome.
Re: NEW AB Active suit. Thought?
Posted: Mon Apr 13, 2015 8:57 am
by GRSwimmer
Speedo_arena: I agree!
Re: NEW AB Active suit. Thought?
Posted: Wed Apr 22, 2015 9:24 am
by Caussie
Gentlemen, including Rockman748, Speedo_Arena, ExBex, and GRSwimwear, I share your concerns regarding having a seam "down the centre of the pouch". To me, it just seems to destroy the aesthetic of the design, which is probably a complicated way of saying that it just looks ugly. I can give a "core promise" that this will never happen with Caussie. If you like 100% nylon, and a classic design, then neither you, or we, would ruin it, by even contemplating a Caussie with a front seam. Don't worry, it will never happen...
All the best,
Caussie
http://www.caussie.com.au
Re: NEW AB Active suit. Thought?
Posted: Thu Apr 23, 2015 6:34 am
by Red^^Speedo
How do we feel about back seams?
Re: NEW AB Active suit. Thought?
Posted: Mon Apr 27, 2015 7:07 am
by Caussie
Thanks Red^^Speedo, good comment, you've asked the question. I can guess, but I don't actually know what you feel about back seams.
No prizes for knowing that we have much the same reaction to back seams, as to a seam down the front. Not necessary, destroys the aesthetic, etc, etc. Certainly no place in designs featuring 100% nylon.
Enjoy!
Caussie
http://www.caussie.com.au