tessartype wrote:
So essentially, if the suit is painted-on snug throughout, with just a wrinkle or two around the armpit (around where my skin would also show a fold) - it's probably a fast suit? In your experience, where does the CS Apex speedsuit slot into the hierarchy, and were there any differences between front and rear zips?
Yep, painted on.
Funny you mention Champ Sys. Of course, many know the Apex was born out of our testing with Luke McKenzie last year, and it's a good suit...if it fits. However, I suspected another piece of kit they make would be even an better tri suit, and our testing of that piece has proven that to be correct. Now the fact that this piece tests faster is no big surprise. The surprising thing is, and I admit I never saw this coming, this particular suit, while tighter fitting, is actually far more comfortable than the Apex! Every single athlete, and I mean every one, puts it on and, despite not being a tri-specific piece of clothing, they boldly claim they want to use the suit due to its comfort and range of motion. I can't say much more than that, but don't be surprised to see a new suit announced very soon in time for next season. My guess is that suit will be right up there with the best of them.
As far as the front vs rear zip. Both our testing and Specialized's has shown that the rear zip "tails" are aero neutral, and I wonder if it wouldn't be easier to slip on a rear zip suit coming out of the water.
Jim Manton / ERO Sports
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Jim@EROsports: Oct 15, 14 8:13