May Speedo Discount Code
We are pleased to announce that for the rest of May 08 we are offering a massive 10% off all Speedo Swimwear. Simply enter the following code at the checkout:
May 7, 2008
April 28, 2008
Speedo Fastskin Pro LZR Racer
Those of you who have been following the Speedo Fastskin Pro LZR Racer suit saga will be interested to learn that FINA (Fédération Internationale de Natation - International Federation of Swimming) are meeting with Speedo to discuss the materials used to create the suits.
Since they started to make an appearance on the world stage, world records have been repeatedly smashed in them and some swimmers are seeing this as an unfair advantage due to the suit cutting drag by roughly five percent and allowing the swimmer to maintain better buoyancy in the water.
Some nations are complaining that due to limited supply, price tag and sponsorship deals there isn’t a level playing field (or should that be pool?). Canada has only had about five suits delivered making it impossible for everyone to try them. Italy will not be able to wear the suit as they have a sponsorship contract with Arena while the Japanese have ties to Mizuno.
April 11, 2008
Speedo Shadow Swimsuit - buy one and make a difference
As you know, here at Swim Direct we love swimming and swimwear. We also love doing our bit to help those who aren’t as fortunate as us and that’s why we were delighted to read about the new Speedo Shadow Swimsuit.
As part of Speedo’s involvement with the Against Malaria Foundation they will donate a much needed bednet for every Speedo Shadow Swimsuit sold.
Styled in snug stretch fabric this swimsuit is front lined with a powerback and has medium legs with good rear cover.
We think this is a great way to help support the Against Malaria Foundation; you get a great looking swimsuit and they are able to donate a vital bednet.
Click here to buy the Speedo Shadow Swimsuit
March 14, 2008
Speedo Brand Spotlight
Speedo produce a fantastic range of swimwear and swimming accesories including swimsuits, swimming goggles, kickboards, swimming fins and pullbouys plus much more.
Founded in Australia by Alexander MacRae, a 22-year-old Scottish immigrant who arrived in the country in 1910. The SPEEDO company began when MacRae Hosiery manufacturers, established by Alexander in 1914, extended the manufacture of underwear to swimwear and became MacRae Knitting Mills.
This acceptance of swimwear and the introduction of the ‘Racerback’ costume meant it was time for a new company name. A staff competition was held and won by a Captain Parsonson who coined the slogan ‘Speed on in your Speedos’. The SPEEDO name was born in 1928.
Today the company is headquartered in Nottingham, England, and is owned by the London based Pentland Group. The company is the world’s largest selling swimwear brand and manufactures products for both recreational and competitive swimming. Its trademark is a red boomerang-shaped logo.