I'm interested in both the 2xu X Vent and 2xu Compression.
I'm planning to use two suits for training and in races. It seems like there are a lot of nice features on the X Vent, like comfort and design (dimpled sleeves), but I don't like the fact that it seems to take on water. Obviously, I'm not dropping $369 on a Kiwami Spider so you can't have it all at $118. As well, I'm not sure I liked a high waist on the X Vent. I prefer a low rise waist. I'm 5'9" 160lbs.
The 2xu compression looks nice too. I like the compressive qualities.
What's the fit on the X Vent? It's not sloppy is it? Keep in mind I'd like to use
this for training and racing. Would you recommend 2xu X Vent or 2xu Compression?
BT_DreamChaser wrote:
siemons wrote:
Anyone got experience with the new 2XU X-Vent full zip trisuit? The fabric of the color panels seems to have an ‘open structure’ and I’m wondering how the sun (UV) protection is.
I bought a new version of the Kiwami Spider LD Aero (lime/blue) for racing, and since I like training in a one piece suit, I rolled the dice on the 2XU X-vent because the price is right. I've worn the Kiwami twice for short training BRICKs and the 2XU X-Vent for about a half-dozen 40+ mile Bikes/ BRICK Runs.
I must say, I absolutely love the X-Vent. It looks great; love the dimples on the sleeve ; it's super comfortable ; my iPhone 7 plus w/ case fits in the back side aero pocket ; the front bottom is separate the same as the Kiwami for nature breaks -- and actually I like the 2XU X-vent design in the front better because the fabric from the shorts(front waist) goes up further and covers the bottom of my belly, whereas the Kiwami waist fabric of the shorts barely comes up. Granted, I'm 5'10" and 187 lbs so someone with a greyhound build may not have this issue. Because of my build I also found the X-Vent more comfortable and stretchable to my frame.
Side by side, my guess is the Kiwami Spider LD Aero will test faster in a wind tunnel. The Kiwami clearer uses higher grade technical materials, which dry amazingly quick and repel water like Rain-X on a windshield -- water just beads up on the material and runs off; whereas the 2XU X-Vent absorbs the water. The Kiwami on me also has less wrinkles in the sleeves.
Right now, for a Sprint, Olympic and probably for Eagleman half I'm going to go with my Kiwami -- but right now if I were doing a 140.6 I'd definitely choose the X-Vent for comfort and cooling. The vents do work. And the Kiwami, for me does run warmer so far in my training experience.
Hope this helps.
