![]() If you are a racer that carries a lot of consumable or backup gear, the De Soto also comes with the most pockets out of any tri suit we reviewed with 5 in total. On top of that, while the De Soto is not actually intended to be used in substitute of a wetsuit, it does come with Liftfoil buoyancy panels to provide additional assistance during the swim leg of the triathlon. One of the best design features that the De Soto included was the use of a design that provides UVB 90 protection which is the most protection from the sun that we saw. Of course, using high-quality materials is only half of what makes a great men’s tri suit or not, especially since the subtle changes to a tri suit’s design can have a significant impact in how the tri suit actually performs in the field. This choice alone provides a wide variety of benefits. However, the De Soto Riviera also makes exceptions for certain compression panels as well as some of the ventilation panels. For instance, the bulk of the tri suit is made out of a nylon and lycra blend, which is a fairly common material blend to use in a tri suit. In this regard, the De Soto Riviera goes above and beyond in its quest to provide the most advanced and effective men’s tri suit. One of the biggest changes made to triathlon gear since the sport began to have access to specialized products is that the materials will differ from section to section with the explicit purpose of providing the desired benefit that is either more applicable in that part of the suit or fills a need in otherwise unused panels. Though De Soto Sport may not be the oldest company we came across, it’s founding 2 ½ decades ago does coincide with the upswing in manufacturers getting serious about producing triathlon gear that was specially tailored towards the specific needs and challenges that an athlete faces during a triathlon race as opposed to some other type of competition.ĭe Soto Sport was and still is definitely a big part of that shift in market approach and the Riviera Trisuit is a prime example of this philosophy in action. The sleeves will help keep you safe from the sun if you’re sensitive to it, and the easy bathroom access will save you time. Overall, I’d recommend this trisuit as the best triathlon suit for beginners, especially to those who are training and regularly competing in Olympic distance and Half- and full Ironman triathlons. All while giving you support where you need it and keeping you aerodynamic on the bike. On land, the trisuit should slip on and feel as though you’re in a swimming technical suit with a little bit of padding for the bike.ĭuring a race or practice, the suit should move with you and seamlessly transition with you as you go from swimming to biking to running. More practically, the silicone prevents the fabric from riding up as you transition from one leg of the race to the other. Silicone printing on the leg openings so your legs won’t look like sausages.Elastic interface and low-profile density chamois moves with you without compromising comfort for your longer races.Two pockets to hold your nutrition on the bike and run.ROKA’s Aero Mesh + Coldback materials help keeps you cool on hot race days. An aerodynamic mesh panel to reduce seams and help regulate your body temperature.The legs have a “clean” compression with silicone print to get rid of the “sausage leg” effect.The front panel is made with Premium Schoeller Eschler carbon to help regulate your outside body temperature.The top-line YKK breakaway zipper for flexibility during the swim, easier bathroom breaks for a long race.An aerodynamic sleeve with minimized seam construction so your arms won’t look like hotdogs.Upgraded from its older model, this one has no-sew premium knit fabric to make those “sausage” legs disappear while retaining its high compression rate.Īdditionally, the elastic interface, low profile foam chamois is nearly seamless, moves with you, and avoids the uncomfortable feeling. The trisuit is versatile and fits all sizes of triathletes and even has “tall” sizes available. ![]() ![]() ROKA designed their Elite Aero trisuit at the crossroad where function, aerodynamics, and comfort meet, no matter what distance you race.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |