I've never raced in a technical racing suit before, but would like to give it a try. I see that Yingfa Sharkskin leggings are significantly cheaper than American made technical suits (Speedo, Tyr). Has anyone raced in Yingfa Sharkskin? Will you please provide feedback? I don't expect them to be quite as good as the more expensive suits, but also don't want to regret trading my old lycra brief for Yingfa leggings. For example, I wouldn't race in standard jammers, because they are just longer versions of the same old water logged lycra briefs. Thanks!
They are narrow in the chest.
Let's face it, they're designed for Chinese physiques!
I wore my new Yingfa yesterday and I think it's a nice suit. I'm sure it doesn't have quite the aerodynamics of the really expensive suits--it does have several seams, after all. You certainly can't beat it for the price. Since I've only worn it one day I can't really comment on durability yet, but heck even if it stretches out quickly it will make a good practice suit.
As for sizing I ordered an XL and it went on very easily, so that probably means it's a little too big. I'll usually buy a 32 for a racing suit. I have a narrow waist but wider hips, so I can't really buy a smaller suit and get it over my butt. I have a feeling the L would might cause some crack exposure, though. They definitely have a low rise. One thing I really like is the drawstring is nice and long. The string in my Speedo FS Pro is so short I can just barely tie it.
They are narrow in the chest.
Let's face it, they're designed for Chinese physiques!
I wore my new Yingfa yesterday and I think it's a nice suit. I'm sure it doesn't have quite the aerodynamics of the really expensive suits--it does have several seams, after all. You certainly can't beat it for the price. Since I've only worn it one day I can't really comment on durability yet, but heck even if it stretches out quickly it will make a good practice suit.
As for sizing I ordered an XL and it went on very easily, so that probably means it's a little too big. I'll usually buy a 32 for a racing suit. I have a narrow waist but wider hips, so I can't really buy a smaller suit and get it over my butt. I have a feeling the L would might cause some crack exposure, though. They definitely have a low rise. One thing I really like is the drawstring is nice and long. The string in my Speedo FS Pro is so short I can just barely tie it.
