Brochure - T3 Multisports

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WE ARE HUUB
Our aim is to create better products combining science,
research and practicality.
Team Huub has 4 decades worth of experience gained in the
field of endurance sports ( yes, we’ve done the miles, but
still have the passion!). Focussing wholly on the athlete and
maximising performance and comfort, we’ll explore both the
odd and the conventional to create the best. We are not slaves
to fashion, but to form, fit and performance. We believe quite
simply that we have delivered what competitors want.
What’s more, we know our suits work, because the science
says so.
The Huub team understand the specialist technical
and scientific fields associated with triathlon, including
hydrodynamics and swim stroke analysis. From smart scientist
Huub Toussaint, clever Swim Smooth guys Adam Young and
Paul Newsome to pragmatist Dean Jackson, we are focused
on bringing cutting edge innovation to our products, whilst
retaining a sense of reality and accessibility.
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SCIENCE/ TECHNICAL INFO
THE HUUB DESIGN TRIANGLE
Since the sport of triathlon began two of its disciplines were
able to fall back to many years of research and the benefits
to be had within running and cycling product development.
Swimming for triathlon is a different story. Swimming with
wetsuits is seen by many as the “Easy option” for open
water swimming, and the hardcore of the sport will not allow
wetsuits for such challenges as the channel crossing and
other marathon swimming feats. Wetsuits for swimming did
not exist until triathlon gave them a place, yet time trial bikes
and running shoes were firmly planted in development and
the product was exciting.
SWIM SMOOTH
The catalyst for the design-team are the world’s leading
swim coaches Swim Smooth who introduced innovative
design features which actually improve your stroke technique
whilst swimming in your Huub suit! Extensive design, testing
and development at their home base in Perth Australia gives
you the perfect suit for your individual build, experience and
stroke style.
Find out more at www.swimsmooth.com
and www.swimtypes.com
For the past 24 years the wetsuit has evolved very little aside
from the development of more flexible and buoyant neoprene
materials. Manufacturers still offer the same material, the
same thickness and the same make up with key differences
unverified and unsupported with science and testing.
And what we find kind of bizarre, there are three parts to a
triathlon and the swim is currently the one area the majority
of athletes can drastically improve their performance through
identifying their own body type and choosing a product
designed to increase their performance rather than having to
settle for one product that suits all.
Huub Toussaint
VU University Amsterdam, Department of Human
Movement Sciences.
PhD-Mechanics and energetics of swimming.
Huub has had 3 decades researching and developing
human movement for sport. Huub comes from a swimming
background and still swims at least 8 Km/week.
He has (co-)authored about 110 scientific papers, 75 about
swimming. He was the first to measure the drag reducing
effect of a wet suit (published in 1989).
At present he acts as the chief scientific officer of the National
Fieldlab Swimming in Eindhoven, the Netherlands.
Cycling- You choose stack and reach, rim depths, bard
widths and materials to suit you.
Running- You choose shoes on: foot type, weight, terrain,
widths and running style.
Swimming- You choose a wetsuit, you swim, there are no
great differing body type options….Until now.
We understand at Huub that in order for our products to make
a difference, we need to understand how products currently
available perform and how we make changes be they minor
or major. The ultimate goal for us here at Huub is to maximise
your potential.
By aligning ourselves with the worlds leading experts we are
able to squash a few myths and realize a few ideas, some
surprisingly we have been believing for years to improve our
performance yet have no benefit whatsoever.
National Swim Research Centre Eindhoven
With the great assistance and testing facility of one of the
worlds leading swimming research centres based in the
technology hub of Eindhoven.
“InnoSportLab de Tongelreep”
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DIFFERING TYPES OF SUIT.
It’s been wrong of the wetsuit industry to offer one type of suit
for all types of swimmers. To think that we all float, swim and
propel ourselves the same as each other is such an error that
has taken too long to recognize. Huub understands that with
over 85% of triathlon competitors not coming from a swim
background the product mix in today’s retailers is completely
out of sync with the needs of the athletes.
Most athletes need help raising hips and legs due to their
backgrounds being cycling and running. How much they
spend on a product should not offer differing and sometimes
irrelevant buoyancy’s.
Fortunately, here at Huub we all understand this, we know
that with the correct suit the majority of swimmers will reduce
drag through the water by up to 30% (How much would you
pay for that on your bike?) You will find in our range two levels
of suit and two types of buoyancy for our wetsuit line, pretty
easy really.
The type of suit is defined by the buoyancy to give you a
correct body balance for your unique make up.
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THE GOOD STUFF
X-O-Skeleton
Researched with Huub Toussiant and Swim Smooth, the
X-O-Skeleton is the spine and support structure of the suit
holding the core of the swimmer straight and aligned in the
water. Many swimmers increase their drag and lose efficiency
by fish-tailing their hips side to side as they swim, the
X-O-Skeleton supports the swimmer and allows them to cut
through the water arrow-straight and encourages good body
roll for a more efficient stroke.
The grey highlighted areas of the X-O-Skeleton are made of
a super-high buoyancy material used in life jackets (NBR).
Substantially more buoyant than neoprene, the material also
has much reduced stretch. Hang on, reduced stretch? Yes,
that’s right, used in the right places and cleverly cut into
the skeleton structure, these stiffer components of the Exo
Skeleton hold you straight and aligned through your core.
Don’t worry, the chest, shoulders and arms of your Huub suit
are super-flexible but in the core area of the back and hips, the
stiffness of the X-O-Skeleton holds you straight and aligned.
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THE GOOD STUFF
Bicep Release ™
Crossover Alignment.
No Forearm Catch Panel
To assist in developing a high elbow catch for great arm stroke
propulsion. A concept developed by Swim Smooth in Perth
Australia, these panels allow the bicep to expand naturally as
the elbow is bent, dramatically reducing the restriction of the
suit. The result is near-zero arm fatigue and an improved bentelbow catch and pull-through under the water!
Up to 70% of swimmers cross-over the centre line in front of
their head when they swim, losing propulsion and causing
them to snake through the water. With Paul Newsome and
Adam Young at Swim Smooth we developed a unique overreach system which restricts the crossing-over movement and
helps pull the lead arm straight. Another feature of our suits
that actually improves your stroke technique as you swim!
One of the first things The Professor did was show us his
research on forearm catch panels.... Thanks Huub! His flow
modelling and high speed video footage shows they do not
produce any additional propulsion and could well reduce it.
Every design feature of every Huub suit has to give a proven
benefit to you the swimmer, everything else we discard.
Calf Release ™
Breakaway Zipper
Our man Huub Toussaint specified a new Achilles-friendly
calf release system. This super-flexible area of the suit creates
less pressure on the calf and achilles, and gives more range
of movement. The result is a more efficient kick technique
with less risk of cramping. No need for a fancy three letter
acronym just great wetsuit design!
First seen on Quintana Roo wetsuits, this zipper is the best
design in the market with a super-fast exit with one-pull
release. You can also zip-up without assistance (not all zippers
allow this… shocking but true). Great work you guys at QR!
(we will never claim a design improvement if someone else
developed it first)
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RESEARCH
Research for us is a discovery, discovering not only solutions
to problems but also problems that have previously been
ignored or unidentified. Our unique partnership with Swim
Smooth swim coaching and their research into swim types
that has helped us address key issues affecting swim
performance. By piecing this together with coaching
organizations across the globe and the experts at the
University of Amsterdam human movement centre, we are
able to ask where all parties believe improvements can be
made. Of course, we also research every change we make
in our products and ensure its not just change for change
sake.
SCIENCE
Once our research has identified areas of improvement
where we can maximize the athletes potential, we turn to
the scientists, you know, the really clever ones who spend
hours observing the interaction of the body through
water, those who measure drag in its many forms, Wave
Drag, Form Drag, Spray Drag, Interference Drag, Pressure
Drag,…I know, you thought the simple stretch of a suit and
a piece of neoprene drag coefficient was what made it
fast? If only it were that simple.. Huub Toussaint and his
Team of Experts are working year round at the Einhoven
Research centre where constant testing is undertaken
to deliver the numbers and statistics needed to better
understand human movement through water. There will be
some products where this is not relevant, but for all the
products we swim in, The Science will dictate the product..
Every time.
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REALITY
The reality is where our 23 year industry veteran comes
in. Dean Jackson, our pragmatist, takes the research and
Science gathered and then creates a product with the
simple goal of maximizing the athletes performance.
Combining current technologies and materials while also
challenging the norm and searching for improved options
in all areas of suit performance.
He says that working with the talent of Swim Smooth,
Huub Toussaint and the Eindhoven research centre makes
his job so much easier, but we also know working for three
of the world leading wetsuit brands gives a knowledge
rarely equaled.
WHAT DO THE NUMBERS MEAN?
3:3
3:5
4:4
3mm upper and lower body material thickness
3mm upper body materials and 5mm lower body materials
4mm upper and lower body material thickness
3:3 is only found on the women’s AURA suit for one
good reason: Women have less dense and unique body
muscular structure making the female swimmer more
naturally buoyant. The extra flexibility of a thinner, lighter
suit is obvious, but design work by Swim Smooth shows
the reduced buoyancy helps you sit at the right level in
the water and avoids that feeling of being too high and
unbalanced. The thinner material means the suit is a lot
easier to put on and remove, and the reduced bulk is much
more flattering to the eye. Altogether a more intelligent
approach to women’s wetsuits!
85% of triathletes come to the sport from a non-swimming
background and many suffer from low sinking legs in the
water as they swim. Of course the buoyancy of any wetsuit
helps bring the legs up higher but never before have
wetsuits been designed specifically for these swimmers
with a large buoyancy difference between the upper and
lower bodies. Until you swim in one of these suits you won’t
believe how high your legs can be, they will feel glued to
the surface and your potential as a swimmer will be truly
unleashed!
Our 4:4 wetsuits are for the stronger swimmers who already
have a great horizontal position and do not need the
redistributed buoyancy of a 3:5 wetsuit. You’ll find perfectly
distributed buoyancy to maintain the balance, harmony
and efficiency of your stroke technique just as it feels
in the pool. Like to use a bit of kick as you swim? No
problem, these suits will let you do just that with a smooth
natural action.
As we designed these sophisticated high technology
suits, we increasingly moved away from neoprene towards
new materials with properties of increased buoyancy and
specified levels of stretch.
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ARCHIMEDES
Available in
3:5
4:4
The best wetsuit in our opinion ever created. The
Archimedes (named after the great Physicists and
Mathematician Archimedes and his Buoyancy principle)
This suit quite simply delivers the buoyancy and flexibility
that you would expect along with a host of benefits
created by the experts in scientific and practical swimming
development.
Available in two versions, because we do not all swim the
same. Presented in 3:5 and 4:4 versions for those with
sinking legs and those with good body alignment.
No other suits on the market today aids your stroke, kick
and body position like the Archimedes.
KEY FEATURES
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X-O Skeleton for body alignment and Buoyancy
NBR X-O Skeleton for aided buoyancy
(3:5 Version only)
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Bicep release for stroke efficiency
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Arm Crossover alignment for correct positioning and
reduced snaking/Fish tailing in the water
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Calf Release for improved kick, propulsion
and circulation
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Break-away zipper for Transition speed
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The most flexible lining material available
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Neoprene flexibility, thickness and stretch
combination unmatched in the industry.
The only Top level statement wetsuit available in two
differing buoyancies. 4:4 and 3:5 Because irrelevant of
your swim style, you still want the best.
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AERIOUS
Available in
3:5
4:4
One suit, two differing buoyancies and the perfect
combination of what you need to really maximize your
potential. Flexibility, Stretch, stroke alignment and the
exclusive X-O Skeleton.
No other suits on the market today aids your stroke, kick
and body position like the Aerious.
KEY FEATURES
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X-O Skeleton for body alignment and Buoyancy
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Arm Crossover alignment for correct positioning and
reduced snaking/fish-tailing in the water
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Break-away zipper for Transition speed
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The most flexible lining material available
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Neoprene flexibility, thickness and stretch
combination unmatched in the industry.
4:4
The only Mid level statement wetsuit available in two
differing buoyancies. 4:4 and 3:5.
3:5
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AURA
Available in
3:3
We felt it about time that the female wetsuit was more than a
sculptured mens suit designed with curves and patterns that
simply fit the female form. We felt it was time to look further
into the needs of the female athlete when swimming.
Ladies, you are different, yep , don’t say we are not a sharp
bunch here at Huub. We know you are smarter, brighter and
totally more caring than your fellow men. But we also noted a
few other differences: You have less dense muscles, you have
a much less tendency to have a leg sinking swim style and you
certainly don’t need those more super hero style looking suits.
The Unique buoyancy levels of the Aura allows the swimmer
to maintain an effective kick and waterline position designed
to maximise flow around the body and improve swim speed
by not lifting the body too high out the water.
KEY FEATURES
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Unrivalled 3mm neoprene for correct buoyancy level
and all over body flexibility never before offered in a
female suit.
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X-O Skeleton for body alignment and Buoyancy
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Arm Crossover alignment for correct positioning and
reduced snaking/Fish tailing in the water
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Calf Release for improve kick, propulsion
and circulation
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Break-away zipper for Transition speed
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The most flexible lining material available
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Neoprene flexibility, thickness and stretch
combination unmatched in the industry.
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AEGIS
Available in
3:5
Delivering the unique to “Huub” 3:5 buoyancy balance that
assists lifting thighs and hips to create a more linear and faster
swim position. The 3mm chest and 2mm shoulders give the
suit flexibility…unmatched.
The Aegis represents the entry into the Huub wetsuit line.
Taking the DNA of the top Archimedes suit and translating
into a wetsuit package featuring Smooth Skin on EVERY
panel. Review the competitor at this level, you will not see a
full Smooth Skin suit.
Female version available in the Huub exclusive 3:3
Buoyancy split.
KEY FEATURES
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Unrivalled 3mm neoprene for correct buoyancy level
and all over body flexibility never before offered in a
female suit.
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High stretch lining combined with thinner and more
flexible outer smooth skin.
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Neoprene flexibility, thickness and stretch
combination unmatched in the industry.
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Multi- panel shoulders and chest designed to allow
neoprene grain stretch that conforms to body shape
and stretch.
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Speed cut ankle for easy release in transition.
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Large Velcro contact area for neck comfort adjustment
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ACCESSORIES
THE HUUB TOWEL ™
SWIM SOCK
SKULLCAP
RUCKSACK
SWIMMING GLOVES
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Research
Science
Reality
www.huubdesign.com
WETSUITS-MEN
Archimedes
Aerious
WETSUITS-WOMEN
Axena
Aura
HUUBDESIGN.COM
MALE SIZING
SIZE
HEIGHT (ft/in)
WEIGHT (lbs)
BUILD
HEIGHT (cm)
WEIGHT (kg)
XS
4’9”-5’3”
122-143
extra small
148-160
55-65
ST
5’8” - 6’0”
130-150
small/tall
175-182
58-70
S
5’3”-5’7”
142-165
small
161-170
64-75
SMT
5’8”-6’0”
160-179
small/med/tall 175-182
72-81
M
5’7”-6’1”
159-187
medium
171-184
72-85
MT
5’11”-6’3”
161-190
medium/tall
181-188
73-86
ML
5’10”-6’3”
177-198
medium/large 183-190
80-90
L
5’11”-6’4”
193-220
large
185-194
87-100
XL
6’0”-6’8”
210+
extra large
186-200
95+
SS
5’7”-6’1”
193-220
strong/stocky
171-184
87-100
FEMALE SIZING
SIZE
HEIGHT (ft/in)
WEIGHT (lbs)
BUILD
HEIGHT (cm)
WEIGHT (kg)
XXS
4’5”-5’1”
90-110
extra small
134-154
40-49
XS
4’9”-5’4”
107-122
small
146-161
49-55
S
5’0”-5’6”
116-133
medium/small 151-166
53-60
M
5’2”-5’9”
122-142
medium
161-176
56-64
ML
5’5”-5’11”
138-155
medium/large 166-181
63-70
L
5’6”-6’1”
144-166
large
168-183
66-75
SS
5’2”-5’9”
161-177
short/strong
138-155
63-70
WETSUITS-MEN
Aegis
WETSUITS-WOMEN
Aegis
HUUBDESIGN.COM
MALE SIZING
SIZE
HEIGHT (ft/in)
WEIGHT (lbs)
BUILD
HEIGHT (cm) WEIGHT (kg)
XS
4’8”-5’2”
105-125
extra/small
142-157
48-57
S
5’0”-5’6”
122-142
small
152-168
56-65
SMT
5’5”-5’11”
130-150
sm/med/tall
165-182
59-68
M
5’4”-5’10”
142-162
medium
162-179
64-73
MT
5’9”-6’3”
150-170
medium/tall
177-192
68-74
ML
5’8”-6’2”
159-187
medium/large
174-190
72-81
L
5’10”-6’3”
177-198
large
179-192
77-85
XL
5’11”-6’4”
193-220
extra/large
182-195
83-95
SS
5’5”-5’11”
180-200
strong/stocky
165-182
78-86
FEMALE SIZING
SIZE
HEIGHT (ft/in)
WEIGHT (lbs)
BUILD
HEIGHT (cm)
WEIGHT (kg)
XS
4’9”-5’2”
95-109
extra/small
143-158
45-51
S
4’10”-5’3”
107-122
small
146-161
49-55
M
5’0”-5’6”
116-133
medium
151-166
53-60
ML
5’2”-5’9”
122-142
medium/large
161-176
56-64
L
5’5”-5’11”
138-155
large
166-181
63-70
SS
5’2”-5’9”
161-177
short/strong
138-155
63-70