I haven't competed seriously in many years, although I practice regularly. Want to get back into it. What should I be looking for in a competition suit? I don't necessarily need the top of the line, but something better than a grab bag practice suit:bliss:
Any suggestions to point me in the right direction?
Thanks!
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Something you feel confident and comfortable in is a good place to start.
I wear one of these www.swimoutlet.com/.../5835.htm
I like the kneeskin as it holds my wobbly bits in better than a tank and provides more buoyancy at the hips which is great for fly and free. I can actually go down 2 sizes compared with my practice suit so its a tight fit, but still reasonably comfortable. I would prefer that it was lower at the front, I sometimes feel that it "strangles" me with the super-high neck, but its a great price compared with other kneeskins out there, so it works for me.
Generally for racing you'll want to go down a size or 2. A standard Lycra suit is fine, and I even see a lot of people racing in Endurance suits at our local meets, so don't feel you have to splurge on something super-technical.
Yingfa suits are a great price-point too, but the sizing is a little different. If you order one & its not right, George gives excellent customer service!
Something you feel confident and comfortable in is a good place to start.
I wear one of these www.swimoutlet.com/.../5835.htm
I like the kneeskin as it holds my wobbly bits in better than a tank and provides more buoyancy at the hips which is great for fly and free. I can actually go down 2 sizes compared with my practice suit so its a tight fit, but still reasonably comfortable. I would prefer that it was lower at the front, I sometimes feel that it "strangles" me with the super-high neck, but its a great price compared with other kneeskins out there, so it works for me.
Generally for racing you'll want to go down a size or 2. A standard Lycra suit is fine, and I even see a lot of people racing in Endurance suits at our local meets, so don't feel you have to splurge on something super-technical.
Yingfa suits are a great price-point too, but the sizing is a little different. If you order one & its not right, George gives excellent customer service!
