W Powerskin Primo Open back, open back women's racing suit
Primo is the world's first open back racing suit. The suit is the result of several years of development and research by Arena in close collaboration with top swimmers. The Primo is a new combination of effective compression and exceptional elasticity. The suit supports the muscles and gives good room for movement. The versatile new suit is suitable for all types of swimming and trips.
The suit's new Hyperforce fabric is tensoelastic (tension + elasticity), a fabric that is stiff but flexible. Primo combines the highest level of compression, durability and a completely new level of elasticity. Primo feels comfortable on the skin and does not restrict movement. The stretchy suit is easy to put on and may even feel fair at first. But please follow the size chart, as you won't feel the compression until you're in the water.
The Hyperforce fabric has a flow-directing surface that reduces water resistance and improves glide. The fabric is made of water-repellent TPU fibre, which contributes to improved hydrodynamics. The material allows the suit to be recycled at the end of its service life.
The front of the suit features the X-tape structure familiar from Arena's Carbon Glide inside the suit. The X-shaped taping supports and stabilises the torso and connects the upper body to the hips. The taping helps to detect if the body twists too far during the pull and returns you back to an economical, streamlined swimming position.
The back of the suit features the double taping familiar from Arena's Core FX suit on the backside and rear thighs. The double taping elevates the hips in the water and makes it easier to maintain the correct swimming position when tired. The lift of the double padding is particularly noticeable during turns and dolphin kicks.
For the first time, the Arena swimsuit is available in two different lengths, depending on the length of the upper body. The longer size is available in sizes 30-34. For added comfort, there is also fabric added to the shoulder straps. Silicone tape at the crotch to keep the crotch in place.
Primo is a FINA/World Aquatics approved swimsuit.
- Hyperforce fabric
- Tensoelastic compression: strong and flexible support for muscles, does not restrict movement
- Elasticity 5/5, compression 5/5
- Hydrodynamic: Reduces water resistance and improves glide
- X-tape construction connects upper body to hips and stabilizes mid-body
- Double taping lifts hips and improves swimming position
- Two different lengths in sizes 30-34; use size chart to choose
- FINA/World Aquatics approved
Care instructions: hand wash in cold water with mild soap after each use. Allow to dry naturally. Do not use a tumble dryer.
