{"id":67608,"date":"2014-02-20T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2014-02-20T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.arenaswim.com\/uncategorized\/powerskin-carbon-flex-joins-the-family\/"},"modified":"2014-02-20T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2014-02-20T00:00:00","slug":"powerskin-carbon-flex-joins-the-family","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.arenaswim.com\/en\/events-competitions\/powerskin-carbon-flex-joins-the-family\/","title":{"rendered":"Carbon Flex joins the family"},"content":{"rendered":"

Like its sibling, the Carbon Pro<\/b><\/a>, the Carbon Flex uses our groundbreaking carbon cage technology,\u00a0but where it differs is in the new V-Flex System<\/b> described below. The net result is an expanded, best-in-class racing swimsuit range, whose strengths are now extended through the diversity of the two suits’ features and benefits \u2013 catering to swimmer preferences \u2013 while staying true to the unique principles of intelligent compression and optimum fit.
\nIn 2012, Carbon-Pro became the first racing suit to truly address the traditional trade-off between compression and freedom of movement, delivering power and comfort simultaneously, without compromising either. With its seamless two-panel construction and strategic placement of seams on the hips and thighs, the Carbon Pro offers compression without constriction, giving the swimmer both support and control, reducing muscle stress during the race, and improving glide thanks to the lightweight fabric with its inherent durability and strength. It\u2019s the very essence of the performance, as its London and Barcelona successes demonstrated.<\/p>\n

But here at arena, while we appreciate the success that rewards our efforts, we know that to stay on the cutting edge of this highly competitive market, we can\u2019t rest on our laurels. So we don\u2019t simply ask ourselves \u201cWhat can we do?\u201d, we ask ourselves \u201cWhat else<\/span> can we do?\u201d .<\/p>\n

So we gathered data and feedback from many sources \u2013 including our Elite Team athletes \u2013 did further research and experimentation, and explored some alternative features to match varying swimmer needs.<\/p>\n

Carbon Flex is the result. The carbon cage and its partners, Intelligent Compression and the Power Return System, are still its core components. The difference comes in the V-Flex System, which moves the suit\u2019s seams away from the side of both men\u2019s and women\u2019s suits, to offer three specific benefits:<\/p>\n

Hip flexion and freedom of movement<\/i><\/b>:\u00a0 Seam placement creates a \u201cflexline\u201d across the hip flexors, offering less resistance during hip flexion on starts, turns, and breaststroke kicks. The system delivers complete freedom of movement around the hips, glutes, and shoulders, along with perfect fit and comfort.<\/p>\n

Lifting effect<\/i><\/b>: The rear seam creates a \u201ctension line\u201d between the two anchor points, limiting stretch on this line and having a lifting effect on the back of the legs. This helps to keep the legs high in the water during freestyle, and to keep the knees from dropping during breaststroke and butterfly.<\/p>\n

Push off the wall<\/i><\/b>: During the tumble turn, the tension line also helps with pushing off the wall.<\/p>\n

The Carbon Flex suit is also a bit longer in the torso and leg, providing greater body coverage and reinforcing the effects of Intelligent Compression.<\/p>\n

All in all, it\u2019s a perfect complement to the Carbon Pro, offering a different set of benefits to match the swimmer\u2019s needs.<\/p>\n

So which suit is better? To tell the truth \u2013 neither. Or perhaps it would be better to say \u201cboth\u201d. Same genetics, different personality. They\u2019re siblings, two peas in a pod \u2013 different, but equally effective.<\/p>\n

Which one will be best for you? Well, that depends on your preference, but here are a few suggestions:<\/p>\n