I have a meet coming up and would like a suit that is sleeker than a practice suit. But not an expensive tech suit that is hard to get into. Can anyone recommend particular suits (especially with more moderate cuts) or types of fabric to look for? I looked in the archives and did not see any recent discussions of this question.
Back in my age group days, we would race in Lycra suits in smaller sizes than a practice suit. Would that approach be a good option or would one of the newer endurance fabrics be a better option for races? (I practice in a TYR Diamondfit endurance fabric suit and like it a lot, though it's become a bit baggy after very heavy usage.)
Thanks in advance for any suggestions!
Hi shera - you might consider something like a Speedo Aquablade. Think they're $50 or $60 online. It's a regular style suit but supposedly a little faster (material-wise). I've never worn a tech suit b/c I haven't been able to justify that much $ - I've worn my Aquablade a few times and it seems to work fine for me.
I've used an aquablade too! They make a conventional racing cut suit; it's comfy and feels fast! Yingfa also makes racing suits comparable to Aquablade. Yingfa costs less than the Speedo Aquablade but is sized very small. I usually wear a size 32 training suit, but in Yingfa I purchase a large.
Here's a link: www.yingfa.us/.../
Yingfa costs less than the Speedo Aquablade but is sized very small. I usually wear a size 32 training suit, but in Yingfa I purchase a large.
Here's a link: www.yingfa.us/.../
Hi there, Bobinator! :wave: I hope you don't mind me adding my emphasis to your statement above. I am 5'71/2", weigh 125 pounds, and wear size 34 suits. Yingfa's are SO small, I had to order a 3XL(!!! :bitching:). It still was quite small in the rear, and I was constantly tugging on it to keep my butt covered. :blush: Yingfas are made in China, and that is reflected in their sizing. Chinese women have very narrow hips and small builds!
