In my effort to not get any DFLs at nationals, I am looking at less expensive tech suits. I usually get Yingfa suits, but my body shape has changed and my old one (size XL) does not fit well, so I am afraid to get a new one that won't fit. Swim Outlet has the Speedos on sale.
I wear a 34 endurance jammer for practice. My waist is just under 34". In my efforts to work on kicking the last few months, I have picked up 3/4" on my legs (thighs -- nothing I do will make them longer(!)). This is where I am having trouble with the old Yingfa.
The Speedo size chart says to get a 30 for a 34" waist. Does this sound right for a short adult male with thick legs?
Help appreciated.
jimbo, I see the problem, your not supposed to wear it around your ankles :)
Thanks for the tip. Might also explain my poor kicking skills.
But wow, that looks like a great deal. I am going to try the Nike suit.
I wore the old Yingfa today and it was definitely impeding circulation to my feet.
jimbo, I see the problem, your not supposed to wear it around your ankles :)
Metro swim shop has the Nike hydra3 on sales for $59.
www.metroswimshop.com/product.TDSS0060black.htm
It's an awesome suit and at $59 it's incredibly cheap. I wear a 30 Nike drag suit and drop to a 28 for there competition suits.
They also have the blueseventy xii on sale also which is a little more money $130 but again a very nice suit. If you use the 10% off coupon they provide they are even cheaper obviously.
I have used the aquablade previously and did not like it due to lack of compression. I also dropped one size for the aquablade.
a 30 or 32 should work
aquablades and FS IIs are way more stretchy than the Speedo Endurance suits which I think are stiff & actually restrict motion, but might last longer than suits made out of nylon & or lycra .
here's SFF Tip Suit Yourself
forums.usms.org/showthread.php
here's all my SFF tips
forums.usms.org/showthread.php
Speedo Endurance suits which I think are stiff & actually restrict motion, but might last longer than suits made out of nylon & or lycra . Those endurance shorts I can barely lift my foot high enough to put on a fin. But they do last
Metro swim shop has the Nike hydra3 on sales for $59.
www.metroswimshop.com/product.TDSS0060black.htm
It's an awesome suit and at $59 it's incredibly cheap. I wear a 30 Nike drag suit and drop to a 28 for there competition suits.
Well, I bought this suit, and I can see why it is MSRP $220. Serious compression, but stretchy enough to fit my thighs and not ride low in the back. It's a little tight in the man parts, but not too bad. I can't wait to swim in it. Fit-wise way better than the Yingfas I have. I got the 32.
Well, I bought this suit, and I can see why it is MSRP $220. Serious compression, but stretchy enough to fit my thighs and not ride low in the back. It's a little tight in the man parts, but not too bad. I can't wait to swim in it. Fit-wise way better than the Yingfas I have. I got the 32.
its always a balance when it comes to technical suits but this is a good suit at an unbelievable price. I hope you used the extra 10% off code. I am sure you will like the suit and I hope you have a great meet. I hope we cross paths at Nationals.
its always a balance when it comes to technical suits but this is a good suit at an unbelievable price. I hope you used the extra 10% off code. I am sure you will like the suit and I hope you have a great meet. I hope we cross paths at Nationals.
Look for me in the slow heats of breaststroke. :-)
