2XU - V:3 Velocity Wetsuit - Men's

2XU MEN'S 2015 V 3 MENS WETSUIT MW2302c 

A brand new wetsuit on the market from one of the best brands in wetsuit technology; 2XU, designed for maximum power and endurance in the water.

What makes this wetsuit better than the V2?

·        2XU’s new intermediate Zone Stretch (IZ5) panels for increased flexibility.

·        Velocity Strakes for improved hydrodynamics and increased forward motion.

·         Concave Water Entrapment Zones on the forearm and Propulsion Panels on the lower legs for greater power.

·         Aquatic Membrane arms for neutral buoyancy and greater natural feel in the water.

·         All these added features plus 2XU’s Rollbar, Floating Zip Panel and Transition Panels.

Additional Information:

BODY/CHEST

·         Industry first Velocity Strakes - channel water for greater water stability resulting in less sideways movement in choppy conditions. In still conditions offering a channeling water process for greater lift and cleaner water flow movement resulting in more speed through the water.

·         Optimizing the maximum 5mm thickness allowed under the International Federation Rules, and incorporating 39 cell rubber - the most buoyant on the market due to the cell density (spec gravity=.13). Maximum buoyancy means less body in the water therefore less wetted surface area, and a faster overall speed through the water. Less friction = more speed.

·         2XU have engineered a wetsuit with the optimum chest/hip buoyancy balance. Synchronizing hip and chest buoyancy through the front panel cut. Without this formula, hip or chest submersion can occur throwing out your level body position and your stroke, bringing into play both inefficient technique and the usage of untrained muscles, bringing on quicker fatigue. 

·         The hydrodynamic flow over the front of the wetsuit is interrupted by seams, so 2XU have a one piece design from the neck to the knee to reduce drag and increase speed through the water.

ROLLBAR

·         Rollbar region improves the buoyancy in the core of the wetsuit. Better body position is delivered through maintained buoyancy when the body rolls off the front panel. This ultimately maintains higher body position (speed in water) and derives power from better positioned hips - enhancing the pull phase of the stroke.

UNDERARM/LATERAL PANEL

·        Utilising new generation 1.5mm 40 cell neoprene the most flexible available on the planet. 

·        Both the neoprene and inner lining materials have been selected for maximum flexibility

·         520% Stretch Neoprene with 4-way stretch. This is in turn is complemented by the highly flexible hollow polyester fiber lining.

·        The high stretch hollow polyester jersey inner lining of underarm, and shoulder panels of the 2XU swimsuit maintain flexibility and reduce weight.The comfortable inner layer does not reduce the flexibility of the outer neoprene skin, so your energy can be focused on swimming and not wasted working against restriction. Secondly the polyester is hydrophobic and repels water, reducing weight down the arms by absorbing 70% less water than nylon.

·         The advanced material and construction of the 2XU underarm panel delivers maximum flexibility to enable the greatest range of arm extension, rotation, abduction and adduction. In short a full unrestricted range of arm movement.

LEGS

·        New and exclusive to 2XU are the Propulsion panels, establishing a greater frontal region due to internal neoprene strips, along with Propriety Strakes for more grip on the water.

·        The upper leg regions are serviced by the most buoyant neoprene available - Nano SCS 5mm 39 cell neoprene.

·        The lower legs have a reduced 3mm panel structure to help with the run up the beach and to remove the wetsuit with ease. 

·         Quick Release leg cut for faster suit removal.

BACK PANELS (MAIN LATERAL AND LOWER BACK)

·        Fundamental panels many other wetsuit brands underestimate. 2XU have engineered a back panel structure which is strong enough to contain the rigid zip, withstanding the punishment of constant use, but more importantly flexible enough to interact with the underarm panel, and allow the zip to float with body movement. This is achieved by the one piece floating zip panel, no seams so less restriction.

·         The floating zip back panel enhances flexibility of the back panel which allows the zip (by construct non stretch) to move in partnership with the body, especially during the recovery and catch phase of the stroke when your arm moves through the largest motion from beside your hip to entering the water in front of you, requiring the wetsuit to stretch along your back and shoulder.

·        The 2XU floating back panel also has the advantage of contributing to better expansion of the chest cavity, therefore reducing restriction to the breathing motion. The less flexible 5mm front flotation panel is complemented by the hyper flexible 1.5mm underarm panel and 3mm back panels to promote core expansion and breathing.