I'm interested in purchasing an Aquablade tank for lower-key meets and open water races (I already have a B70 and a Tracer Lite, but want a FINA-legal, less expensive racing suit for certain events). How many sizes should I size down? I've heard the Aquablade stretches quite a bit. Thanks!
I agree with buy 2 sizes (at least) down from a practice suit. I practice in a 32, race in-season meets in a size 30 lycra suit, and have owned a 28 aquablade for meets. I find the aquablades to actually be quite stretchier than a standard lycra suit... and slightly stretchier than the Tyr aquapels if you've ever worn one of those... I currently have a size 28 Tyr aquapel for racing that is definitely tighter (if memory is accurate - doubtful) than my old 28 aquablade was.
I agree with buy 2 sizes (at least) down from a practice suit. I practice in a 32, race in-season meets in a size 30 lycra suit, and have owned a 28 aquablade for meets. I find the aquablades to actually be quite stretchier than a standard lycra suit... and slightly stretchier than the Tyr aquapels if you've ever worn one of those... I currently have a size 28 Tyr aquapel for racing that is definitely tighter (if memory is accurate - doubtful) than my old 28 aquablade was.
