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2XU Human Performance Multiplied - The Theory

2xu engineer products with the single minded goal of best equipping the athlete, so they feel more prepared, more race ready, more capable than their competition. As they put on the technology advanced garments, they also put on a desire, to be more than they ever have been, to perform beyond expectation.

With 2xu technology a piece of the finely balanced equation is in place to multiply your human performance. This technology marks the beginning of a new era in sporting equipment. 2xu garments use intelligent physiological design, cutting edge performance fabrics and construction, Developed by athletes for athletes.

From the elite athlete driving their body to its limits, to the first time athlete out to achieve their own personal goals, and everyone in between, we provide the equipment you need to enhance your natural ability. 2xu products help harness every part of your genetic composition and cloak you in an optimal layer to deliver uncompromised performance.

What ever a wetsuit company’s claim 90% of all wetsuits manufacturers, including all the big boys, use the same neoprene from yamamoto in Japan. They all have their own marketing speak to differentiate the same material.

Fact is it’s the positioning of the materials and the fit that make the suits different. You need buoyancy on the front of the wetsuit and flexibility under the arm and across the shoulders. Its that simple.

Seams and coloured panels reduce flexibility, so be careful of great looking wetsuits that feature large panels of colour. Also beware of wetsuits that feature seams that run across the front and back (especially near the zip) as this will reduce flexibility and subsequently your distance per stroke.

2XU have employed basic principles that equate to amazingly flexible and buoyant wetsuits.

All our wetsuits use 39 cell neoprene, which is the most buoyant neoprene, which is the most buoyant neoprene available, for the front buoyancy panel. This is combines with the most flexible materials and lining available for the shoulders and underarms. They also feature a floating zip panel and a one piece shoulder to wrist panel- all of which equates to having the best flexibility.

Then there is the roll bar technology: a buoyant panel cleverly designed to keep your hips out of the water as you plunge forward in your swim stroke.

No coloured panels, no seams over zips and no hype. Just high performance materials in the best possible places.

Simple ideas and simple designs enable incredible performance.

V:1 velocity wetsuit

Introducing the new benchmark in wetsuit technology. Incorporating 4 new propriety creations from 2xu including high velocity strakes for improved hydrodynamics and increased forward motion, aquatic membrane arms for neutral buoyancy and greater feel of the water, concave water entrapment zones on the forearm and finally our propulsion panel on the lower leg for greater power out of your kick. The v1 also features our other proprietry creations including the rollbar, floating zip panel and transition panels.

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 channelling 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. Maximum buoyancy means less body in the water therefore less wetted surface area, and a faster overall sped through the water. Water is a 1000 times denser than air, and has a drag coefficient 10 times greater than air. Buoyancy is the ultimate componenent of speed.

2xu v:1 wetsuit utilises nano scs giving the wetsuit an extra 4% buoyancy over the standard scs. The underwater coefficient of dynamic friction of the scs nanoskin. Less friction= more speed.

2XU have engineered a wetsuit with the optimum chest hip 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 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

Roll Bar

Industry first roll bar region improves the buoyancy in the core of the wetsuit. Better body position is delivered through maintained buoyancy when the body position is delivered through maintained buoyancy when the body rolls of 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

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

The main factor for underarm material selction is flexibility. The underarm is a key panel which dictates the degree of shoulder and arm movement, releasing the swimming stroke action, allowing a complete extension along the latissimus dorsi. Both the neoprene and inner lining materials have been selected for maximum flexibility.

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

The high stretch hollow polyester jersey inner lining of underarm, and should panels of the 2xu swimsuit maintain flexibility zones is 4% more flexible than the nylon alternative. 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, adduction and abduction. In short a full unrestricted range of arm movement.

Legs

New and exclsive to 2xu are the propulsion panels, establishing a greater frontal region due to internal neoprene strips, along ith 2xu’s propriety strakes for more grip on the water for more stabilised power from the kick.

The upper leg region are serviced by the most buoyant neoprene available-nano scs 5mm 39 cell neoprene.

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

Quick release

Back Panels

Fundamental panels many other wetsuits brands underestimate. 2xu have engineered a back panel structure which is strong enough to contain the rigid zip, with standing 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 our back panel which allows the zio to move in partnership with the body, especially during the recovery and catch phase of the stroke- whenyour arm moves through the largets motion from besides 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 flexible1.5mm underarm panel and3mm back panels to promote core expansion and breathing.

Seat and crotch panels

These two panels are all about maximising buoyancy, while having an anatomical fitting shape so water does not gather I this region. An ill fitted suit will allow the backup of water and increase in weight.

we have used 39 cell csc neoprene for maximum buoyancy allowed, and have also utalised a backing which will hold its shape and support in a region where most of the power in the stroke comes from.

In utilising materials stability reduces fatigue and allows the muscle to be primed for greater power output.

Crotch panel also utilizes slightly thinner thickness to enhance the run up the beach by allowing more flexibility without sacrificing buoyancy.

SHOULDER PANEL

Utilizing hyper flexible yet buoyant 1.5mm 40 cell rubber with hydrophonic polyeseter backing, the 2xu shoulder panel absorbs less water when the suit is submerged, with maximum stretch.

LOWER ARM

Industry first aquatic membrane- with neutral buoyancy, you will feel the water like never before in a wetsuit. Less energy is expended as you no longer have to push against the buoyancy of the neoprene in the catch phase of the strokes.

Upper arm buoyancy and lower arm neutral buoyancy result in a higher elbow position which for an improved catch.

Cwez: concave water entrapment zone, industry first catch panel strips, maximising feel of the water with an extra water entrapment area, supplying more distance per stroke.

NECK PANEL

New for 2008 and exclusive to 2xu, the lowered seem, helps minimise friction and increase hydrodynamic features of the suit. The most comfortable neck on the market.

The neckline must balance tension perfectly to minimise both water intake and chaffing.

This neckline solution is completed with an adjustable fastening collar system, allowing you to personalize the fit and maintain the perfect tension.

Seamless front construction so less drag.

INVISIBLE ZIP

The 2xu zip is manufactured from the reliable light and strong material, positioned behind the back panel lapels to reduce water intake and streamline for speed.