Why the pointzero3?
The pointzero3 is the product of thinking about getting the best out of non-wetsuit legal swims. Like the blueseventy Helix wetsuit, the super slick surface layer on the pointzero3 has a drag coefficient of 0.032 which is over 50 times lower than skin and more than 4 times lower than other swim skins on the market. The fit and styling have been developed from the world’s fastest triathlon wetsuit, the blueseventy’s Helix, and features the double hoop of high stretch materials, that forms the helix shape after which the suit is named. This extra-stretchy band of lycra, in the pointzero3, works to mechanically decouple the arms from the rest of the suit. When you stretch into the stroke you are normally pulling against the non flexible material of the suit, but in the pointzero3 the lycra bands work to “float” the arm so it doesn’t have to work against resistance. Like the Helix, the pointzero3’s seamlines have been made for swimming, not running like most other wetsuit brands.
The pointzero3
In 2007, the pointzero3 was the number one choice for athletes wanting a suit for events when wetsuits were not permitted.
The pointzero3+ (currently in production and available for purchase in early 2008)
For 2008, the pointzero3 has been modified further to include a longer leg, resulting in the pointzero3+, a swimskin seen as the fastest on the market.
- Helix technology – a uniquely designed pattern that allows increased range of motion to enhance the swim stroke and minimise water entry
- Neutral buoyancy means the pointzero3 is legal for all FINA, USAT, WTC and DTU events
- Fold over soft stitching in shoulder panels reduces chafing
- SCS fabric reduces the surface co-efficient. The result is a massive reduction in the swimmer’s friction drag, and a 3-5% reduction in swim times.
- Longer leg panelling that produces more skin cover and reduces drag even further
- Quick Exit Leg panels that make getting out of the suit timeless
Behind the phenomenal results in 2006 and 2007 of the pointzero3, this swimskin is a combination of the latest technologically enhanced materials and hours of work with athletes developing a fit that improves and compliments all facets of the swim stroke. The neutrally buoyant fabric is a careful integration of stretch lyrca and precision manufacturing, enabling the pointzero3 to be the fastest swimskin ever made.
The pointzero3 has been comprehensively tested and is eligible for all FINA, USAT, World WTC, and IMNA events.
To view the official approval from FINA click here »