2XU R:3 Race Wetsuit

2XU's R series now features Yamamoto's latest neoprene technology. Together with propriety features from 2XU including Concave Water Entrapment Zones on the forearm, Rollbar, Floating Zip Panels and Velocity Strakes, the 2XU R:3 Race Wetsuit is truly world class.

Added performance specs include 1.5mm seamless shoulder and arm panelling for enhanced flexibility, a 4.5mm Front Buoyancy Panel. The main factor for underarm material selection 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. 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. 2XU's proprietary Rollbar buoyancy panel will improve your core buoyancy and improve your hip and body position for more efficient and faster swim times. Better body position is delivered through maintained buoyancy when the body rolls off the front panel. This ultimately maintains higher body position and derives power from better positioned hips - enhancing the pull phase of the stroke. 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.

The upper leg region are serviced by the most buoyant neoprene - Nano SCS 5mm 39 cell neoprene. The lower legs have a reduced 3m panel structure to help with the run up the beach and to remove the wetsuit with ease. Adjustable length leg to customize fit for your kicking style. Trim the leg length back to reduce buoyancy and lower your feet for more kick power. 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 our back panel which allows the zip to move in partnership with the body, especially during the recovery and catch phase of the stroke. The floating back panel also has the advantage of contributing to better expansion of the chest cavity, therefore reducing restriction to the breathing motion. One seamless panel running from the neck to the wrist. No seams translates to more flexibility through the shoulder and elbow region. Utilising hyper flexible yet buoyant 1.5mm 39 cell rubber with hydrophobic Polyester backing, the 2XU shoulder panel absorbs less water when the suit is submerged, with maximum stretch. The neckline must balance tension perfectly to minimize 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 to reduce drag. The 2XU zip is manufactured from reliable light and strong material, positioned behind the back panel lapels to reduce water intake and streamlined for speed.