HUUB - Mens - Amphibia I Swim Run Wetsuit

You have probably heard of the Swedish Otillo race in the Stockholm Archipelago – the mother of the new sport called SwimRun. What is swim run?http://otilloswimrun.com/

As an innovative brand with a strong presence in Scandinavia, HUUB saw it as its obligation to develop a new type of wetsuit, that would cater for the specific requirements in this style of racing.

In SwimRun races athletes frequently alternate between swimming and running – and the wetsuit generally stays on throughout the entire race, there is no time for changing equipment. The wetsuit subsequently must not only be great for swimming, but also  good for running.

At HUUB we attacked this challenge by using our flagship – the amazingly flexible Archimedes 3:5 wetsuit – as a starting point, and have made several alterations in order to also make it suited for running. We have added a front zipper, 3 inside compartments, extra flexibility for the hip flexors, and more hard wearing material on the inside of the quads and on the glutes.

The suit comes as a full suit, but has been prepared for cutting, which is typically done above the elbows and knees.

KEY FEATURES

• Front zipper (in addition to rear zipper) allowing you to zip down easily during the run sections and enjoy more ventilation and more space for breathing.
• Two inside velcro compartments for gels etc, which are accessible when zipped down.
• One large inside compartment at the lower back for GPS and first aid equipment – or a fluid bladder.
• Extremely flexible neoprene panel on the top front of quads, allowing the hip flexors to move freely when running.
• Hard wearing nylon material on the inside of the quads preventing friction damage of the neoprene, and on the glutes preventing wear and tear from sliding down rocks into the water.
• The outstanding HUUB X-O Skeleton with NRB Composite which delivers optimal buoyancy and improved body alignment. This becomes even more important in SwimRun racing where athletes usually keep their shoes on while swimming.

Fitting your wetsuit

It is vitally important to get a close fitting wetsuit. Once you have an optimally fitted wetsuit on it feels like a second skin which is what makes it so effective when you are in the water. But with a garment that fits so tightly, the challenge is in how to get it on without damaging the suit or chafing or trapping your skin. Adjusting the suit to fit your body comfortably so that it doesn't cause discomfort whilst you are swimming also needs a little practice.

In this video, HUUB's Dean Jackson and Slovak triathlete Richard Varga show you top tips on how to get a close fitting triathlon wetsuit onto your body and how to adjust it for performance.

Huub Breakaway Zipper Tutorial