Aeroforce-X

Zone3 have collaborated with Aero specialist NoPinz to develop the world’s fastest tri suit. Utilising facilities at the Boardman performance centre and Aerocoach (our aerodynamic partner) we have performed extensive fabric, pattern layout and competitor testing to help us produce the fastest possible bike time, without sacrificing swim and run comfort.

Aeroforce-X

Zone3 have collaborated with Aero specialist NoPinz to develop the world’s fastest tri suit. Utilising facilities at the Boardman performance centre and Aerocoach (our aerodynamic partner) we have performed extensive fabric, pattern layout and competitor testing to help us produce the fastest possible bike time, without sacrificing swim and run comfort.

The world’s fastest aero tri suit

We are all looking for extra speed – once you've conquered the finish, triathlon is all about getting there faster. It is that notion that gave birth to our new Aeroforce-X range.

LOWEST DRAG on test

The graph shows the amount of drag created by the Aeroforce-X compared to other leading trisuits. Data is aggregated from tests performed at four speeds (30, 35, 40 & 45kph) by two different sized riders at the Boardman Performance Centre wind tunnel, with normalised data compared at Derby velodrome. Tests were independently carried out by Aerocoach.

Some suits had large variability at different speeds, whereas the variability in the Zone3 Aeroforce-X suit was less than 50% of its closest competitor, making it the most consistent suit on test.

SCIENTIFIC AERO Development testing

Testing started and finished in the wind-tunnel. Firstly, testing
the fabrics at different speeds and on different locations on the body. This data was then taken into the prototype design stages.

Feedback on the velodrome and in races was used to further
optimise the suit design over several months. Different shapes of athletes and a combination of track and wind tunnel meant that we could find the best real-world averages. We then went back to the wind tunnel for more testing and here the slightest of tweaks were made to find those marginal gains.

Aeroforce-X

Located on the sleeve panels, this is a unique dimple fabric
based on golf ball technology and is located in the key areas to help minimise drag and increase speed by creating a thin turbulent boundary layer of air that clings to the suit’s surface.

This allows the air to smoothly follow the contours of the body, thereby decreasing the size of the wake – slicing through
the air faster and more efficiently. It also includes a full water repellent nano coating.

AERO-STRIPE

Similar to the Aeroforce-X fabric this fabric is located on the underarm and lat panels and was tested against several other similar materials in this location to ensure it was the most aerodynamic.

Aeroforce Soft-Touch

A premium and technically advanced material is used on the
front body which offers great coverage whilst having an ‘invisible’ feel. The material is light, breathable and offers 360 degree stretch. Extremely quick drying and features a high-tech water repellent nano coating to reduce drag resistance in and out of the water.