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!
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The female version Aqablade #925 is approved the male version of Aqablade #9205 is now approved. #975 female has been presented to Fina. The sharkskin version #937 female neck to knee is approved and the male style jammers #9102 is also approved.. Just found out FINA now charges $5000.00 to process a suitapprove a suit
Wich suits did they approve for 2010? I bought a YingFa "aquablde" and love it. I want to buy a Sharkskin, but want to make sure its going to be legal. Its only 1% different than a Fastskin, so I wouldnt think there would be a problem.
I am very happy with the aquablade. Better quality than I expected, as good as any other suit I've had (and better than some!) And cant beat the price for sure!!!:applaud:
I love my Yingfa; the best deal I've ever gotten in a swimsuit!
The girl's run small. I wore a 24 BlueSeventy but was advised to get a large yingfa. It ended up being too big although I still wear it to race. I'm planning to order a medium soon.
I am frugal, and wanted to love my Yingfa. But in the interest of full exposure, I mean disclosure, I must report that in my team's admittedly limited sample (5 wearers), the incidence of wardrobe malfunction stands at 60%. They are narrow in the chest.
I am frugal, and wanted to love my Yingfa. But in the interest of full exposure, I mean disclosure, I must report that in my team's admittedly limited sample (5 wearers), the incidence of wardrobe malfunction stands at 60%. They are narrow in the chest.
That doesn't bother me any since my jammer doesn't go up past my waist!! :banana: I have plenty of full exposure.
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.
I recently purchased a Yingfa suit from George and used it during Zones. I had been hesitant to put the money into a tech suit before, so the Yingfa's affordability removed that concern. I swam great in it. Of course, I have nothing to compare it to, but I am happy with my purchase.
