Has anyone tried the style they have without the back strap, just a pouch on a waist band?  I had one a while back, the elastic stretched in the pouch, but it was very comfortable.  Walking on the beach it felt like next to nude without a back strap.

Though you'd think this was a good suit for a nearing nude tan, it wasn't as the pouch was fairly big, and covered skin as well as equipment.  When the locale allowed it was easy to escape the pouch for some sun, and be covered again in one sweep of the hand.  More than once my wife thoroughly enjoyed my time outside- it's great for that!  Land or sea!

I have also found the kiniki swim and underwear seem to be too large. I tried buying a smaller size but found that although the waist is smaller the rest still seems the same and hangs baggy. I had a half back but rarely wear it.  However I did have a full back with pouch front (carnt remember its name ) and that is a great tight fit. and I have always found their thongs a good fit.

It would be nice to get a good fitting half back.

Bob

Re.  Kiniki thongs being too large, I agree entirely, I always buy a small to get a snugger pouch,  when I should be a medium size, but it seems they only just make the waist smaller, the strange thing is I have a Kiniki Kos and Reef half back tanga size medium, that are a aperfect fit at the front,  in the past with styles like sling and  Scales ect, I have shortned the under elastic, this seems to help a bit,

 Has any one experiance of Intersparta products, I belive they have different styles of pouch. 

I live in Uk and have been getting their stuff for  15-20 years. Virtually all my underwear and swimwear comes from this company. It comes in an opaque blue or purple plastic bag together with a catalogue. A free catalogue is sent out twice yearly in an envelope. Yuo would be unaware of contents of  either but as you are abroad a custom's declaration is likely to be attached. It may state contents.

I have always found their stuff to be of excellent quality especcially 1/2, 3/4 and full back. Not so keen however on thongs. Too narrow at front.

Speedy delivery

Regards

By the way the fit is usually excellent apart from thongs. Let me know styles and I might be able to advise.

The half back swimwear is comfortable though I would prefer it if front was more bikini style but fit is good otherwise.

Regards

Sheer1delight 

One of my friends (male) ordered some stuff off kiniki about a year ago which included a couple of underwear thongs, a couple of 3/4 back items and a few swim thongs.

After seeing this post I asked him his opinions so I could post on here. This is what he said:

As has been said the thongs are not very good quality as they do not fit properly at the front (pouch a bit too small and narrow)

The 3/4 back stuff he also wasn't very keen on either as (probably a personal preference) he said the elastic in the sides of the 3/4 bit kept cutting into his cheeks.

Hope this helps.

Sarah xxx

What a pity. for him. I have always found 3/4 and 1/2 comfy enough.

The 3/4 is probably daring enough for UK pools.

However sporting a 1/2 back at local pool would even raise  a few eyebrows.

Yes you have described the problems with the thongs spot on - which is a pity as the rest of their gear is usually OK. (though I haven't tried strings or other extreme micro styles)

Make sure you use sun tan lotion when using 1/2 and 3/4 backs. Its very easy to get sunburn on a tender area.

I had a kiniki 3/4 back swimsuit and it was a lot larger than I anticipated and not a very good fit, however I have a kiniki thong swimsuit which is superb. The tangas look good but the side straps are a little too thin for me. Pity they don`t do a better shaped 1/2 back.

bob

I got a half back in python material a few years back. Nowhere near as skimpy as the tangas but revealing enough. Alas they don't seem to do anything like it now.

Just received the latest Kiniki catalogue by mail.

This features a higher than normal number of new lines -  newer fabrics (lace) and some highly colourful items as well as their usual items. They vary from shorts through to thongs. I don't think I will go for anything at present  though the "Tobi" halfback brief (not swimwear) looks alluringly small!

Has anyone tried this style yet?

Hi

I have just got my new catalogue  and as you said,  its nice to see a few more styles. I liked the look of the Tobi and the clip side tanga but my favorite is probably the Kelly tanga particularly now that they have increased the colour range. I have just ordered a Joe synder capri so I will wait to see what they are like, they seem to have more shape than the tanga style. i am not sure that I like the narrow pouch type, I have one and find its not very flattering.

Bob.

Bob

Yes there appears to be an increasing number of narrow pouches in the Kiniki catalogue. I too have one (animal skin) bought a few years ago. Yes not the most flattering and does require severe trimming otherwise there is a mass of hair protruding either side!  I certainly would not put them on my favourite list.

This catalogue has a reasonable number of new lines. All too often they just swimwear to front in  summer and to the back in winter! At least there are a few more items this time.  

I wonder how long Kiniki will keep sending me catalogues as I have not bought anything for 12-18 months from them after 15-20 years of  continual purchase.. I have simply found other suppliers such as muscleskins and alphamoda to have better styles and materials. The tangas from Kiniki that I do have are however comfortable with plenty of lycra. They could be better cut  to make them more of a bikini style. The tangas have the appearance of a waist band with material suspended between the front and back.- yes I know this description is what most briefs are like but I still prefer a more bikini cut if you know what I mean.

Hi

I also have not bought from Kiniki for some time, My joe snyder capri arrived this morning and is an excellent fit and looks good quality, however I had to go up a size and purchased a large (as recommended), my normal medium would have been far too small.

Bob