Zone3 - Aeroforce X 3/4 Sleeve Top - Women's

Zone3 - Aeroforce X 3/4 Sleeve Top - Women's - 2020

 Women’s Aeroforce-X Tri Top Product Description 

What makes this product different:  

• Can be used over an existing Tri suit to add Aero benefits on the bike leg
• Aerodynamic fabric on the sleeves and side panels at optimum positioning for drag reduction 
• Low-profile heat bonded neckline for optimum fit
• Aero designed pockets for storage without affecting performance or increasing drag
• Innovative fit and fabric technology to maximise performance across each discipline

Introduction:

We are all looking for extra speed – once you've conquered the finish, triathlon is all about getting there faster. It is that notion that gave birth to our new Aeroforce-X range.

The Short Sleeve Trisuit version is the pinnacle of the range but the top allows those who have a favourite or club specific Tri suit the option to benefit from the aerodynamic advancements by putting it on in T1 for the bike leg.

Zone3 have collaborated with Aero specialist NoPinz to develop the world’s fastest tri suit. Utilising the facilities at the Boardman performance centre and Aerocoach (our aerodynamic partner) we have performed extensive fabric, pattern layout and competitor testing to help us produce the fastest possible bike time, without sacrificing swim and run comfort.

The Trisuit has the lowest drag compared to all key competitor suits tested at between 35-45 kmph. The variability at different speeds was also less than half than that of the next best competitor making it the most consistent suit on test. While the same level of testing hasn’t been conducted specifically on the top as the suit; the same principles have been applied.

Key Features:

Fabrics: Over 30 fabrics were developed and tested to make sure that the world’s fastest Aero suit could be made. Four unique fabrics from Italy and France make up each suit which was necessary in order to find the perfect balance between speed, breathability, comfort, coverage and overall performance. These can be seen below:

1. Aeroforce-X : Located on the sleeve panels, this is a unique dimple fabric based on golf ball technology and is located in the key areas to help minimise drag and increase speed by creating a thin turbulent boundary layer of air that clings to the suit’s surface. This allows the air to smoothly follow the contours of the body, thereby decreasing the size of the wake – slicing through the air faster and more efficiently. It also includes a full water repellent nano coating.
2. Aero-Stripe: Similar to the Aeroforce-X fabric this fabric is located on the underarm and lat panels and was tested against several other similar materials in this location to ensure it was the most aerodynamic.
3. Aeroforce Soft-Touch: A premium and technically advanced material is used on the front body which offers great coverage whilst having an ‘invisible’ feel. The material is light, breathable and offers 360 degree stretch. Extremely quick drying and features a high-tech water repellent nano coating to reduce drag resistance in and out of the water.
4. Airflo: An extremely lightweight, breathable and wicking material is located on the back panel for optimum temperature control.  

Comfort: The ultra-lightweight breathable fabrics feel superior against the skin and are fast-wicking, allowing you to stay dry and comfortable.

Design Features:

1. Three-quarter length sleeves with heat-bonded finish to give a close fit.
2. Silicone grippers added to the back side hem to keep a secure and aero fit on the hips.
3. A low-profile heat bonded neckline is designed to fit securely over the top of an existing suit.
4. Water Repellent coatings helps to reduce drag and absorption in the water, therefore adding extra speed and reducing fatigue before the bike if worn for the swim.
5. Nutrition storage: Aero designed pockets for storage without affecting performance or increasing drag.

The Aeroforce-X range is the pinnacle of the Zone3 Tri clothing range and is perfect for those athletes looking to take their performance to the next level.

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