I swim laps and would like to know where I can find a good selection of women's swimsuits. The local department stores have suits that won't hold up to lots of swimming in chlorine or salt water, so I need something like a Speedo.
COMMENT 159050P
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2011-03-29 01:12 PM |
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Costco!
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COMMENT 159054P
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2011-03-29 01:18 PM |
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I'm not sure if it's still there but there's a "beachy" type place in La Cumbre mall near Sears. I believe that's where I got my last Speedo (still have it). Good luck.
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COMMENT 159055P
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2011-03-29 01:18 PM |
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Sundance beach in the marketplace has some good swimsuits, but most of them are more fashion oriented. They have a smaller selection of more "serious" swimwear. Also Sportsmart has some good Speedo womens' bathing suits.
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COMMENT 159059P
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2011-03-29 01:21 PM |
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maybe check with high school swim teams - where do they get suits?
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COMMENT 159064P
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2011-03-29 01:24 PM |
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sportsmart
big 5
land's end
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EDHATBARBARA
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2011-03-29 01:32 PM |
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Sear's at La Cumbre carries Land's End and the swimwear from Land's End is great because of it's mix and match capabilities. You can order it online from landsend.com as well.
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COMMENT 159076P
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2011-03-29 01:35 PM |
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I just got one at Sportsmart, on sale too. Costco (at least last week) only had Juicy Couture and little kids' brands. They were cute, but frilly and not exactly durable everyday chlorinated water material.
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COMMENT 159096P
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2011-03-29 02:06 PM |
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Do any of these places have bikini tops with underwire? They are so hard to find.
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COMMENT 159134P
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2011-03-29 02:57 PM |
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Check Land's End online. I've gotten good suits from them in the past.
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COMMENT 159138P
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2011-03-29 03:02 PM |
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I've had good luck with Bikini Factory in Summerland with underwire tops and one-pieces. They are slightly pricier, but every one I've bought from them is still in good condition and they look much more custom fitting than any other suit I've bought.
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COMMENT 159143P
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2011-03-29 03:08 PM |
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If you want a good quality suit that is made to fit you I agree with Bikini Factory. My mom is well endowed in the chest and was finally able to find a one piece that gave her support and stayed on. If you have the patience you can usually get speedo at Big 5 or Sportsmart in Camino Real Marketplace. Sometimes the surf shops will carry more practical suits as well.
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COMMENT 159147
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2011-03-29 03:14 PM |
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goleta sports
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COMMENT 159162P
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2011-03-29 03:39 PM |
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Try Ross's. They are very reasonable, lots of sizes and stylish enough for lap swimming. I buy them two or three at a time.
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AQUAHOLIC
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2011-03-29 04:03 PM |
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My handle says it all!....the very best place?...that would be SwimOutlet.com.....they have what you're looking for. All the major swimmers brands, Speedo, TYR, etc. If you want to get them local, Goleta Sports...not a lot of selection, but I like to support this business.
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COMMENT 159201
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2011-03-29 04:56 PM |
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I haven't found great lap suits locally that fit middle-aged types. I've bought from llbean and last time from swimoutlet.com.
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COMMENT 159306
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2011-03-30 07:59 AM |
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My mom swims laps and I wanted to know the best place she could go to in SB for lap swim. Thanks!
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COMMENT 159309P
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2011-03-30 08:05 AM |
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sundance beach has a large selection of one and two piece lifeguarding suits in various colors from several vendors. check their website (www.sundancebeach.com) or the store in goleta.
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COMMENT 159311
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2011-03-30 08:07 AM |
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Montecito Sports
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COMMENT 159348
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2011-03-30 08:58 AM |
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Costco, early in the year, Sports authority, Sundance Beach and Ross all have a good selection. You will find all these stores in the Camino Real Marketplace. I usually buy 5 Costco suits in January, then I am set for the year for swimming, which I do at the Goleta Valley Athletic club year round in the open air pool.
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COMMENT 159370
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2011-03-30 09:20 AM |
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I have been buying my swimsuits for lap swimming for years from Land's End.Very satisfied. Get the same tank swimsuit every time and it lasts a very long time. Not true for L.L. Bean. Their elastic gives way quickly.
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COMMENT 159376P
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2011-03-30 09:36 AM |
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Ross!
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COMMENT 159416P
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2011-03-30 10:29 AM |
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Always try Ross.
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AQUAHOLIC
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2011-03-30 11:12 AM |
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Lap swimming? Santa Barbara Swim Club Masters of course! Two sessions per day of coached workouts with Coach A.B. at beautiful, historic Los Banos del Mar pool.
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COMMENT 159582
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2011-03-30 05:53 PM |
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Swim outlet.com or Kiefers.com
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HANDS08
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2011-03-30 06:22 PM |
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Thanks, everyone, for your comments. Edhat and swimmers are great!
#159306 - Beside the pools mentioned, I love the pool at the Montecito Y for laps. I think there's a good pool at the Santa Barbara Y too, though I'm not sure.
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