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Synergy Wetsuits: Optimum Balance Between Buoyancy and Flexibility

Synergy Wetsuits are designed with the highest performance in mind. There are 4 overreaching features to Triathlon wetsuits that make an athlete swim faster and they are listed in order of importance: 1. Buoyancy, 2. Flexibility, 3. Smoothness of surface, and 4. Effective Power of the stroke.

Other important features that you will find in Synergy wetsuits are: Unsurpassed durability, adjustability, extremely low drag, form correcting panels (bio-align), balancing panels that assist your body's proper position in the surf (AquaLift), The most powerful and effective forearm grip panel of any wetsuit available (Power Max Panels), Ergonomic heel cut, for easy entry and speedy exit of the suit. The inside lining is made from Super Stretch 4- way multi-stretch Lycra that maximizes flexibility, yet minimizes water absorption.

What sets Synergy wetsuits apart from other triathlon wetsuits is that they are designed by a veteran in the sport, who wasn't always a good swimmer. In 1983, I raced my first triathlon at the ages of 13.. I couldn't afford to buy a suit, so I went to a dive shop and bought smooth skin neoprene and sewed my own, Because the swim leg was my weakest, I spent a lot of time focusing on how to make my wetsuit better. During the late 1980's, I made it into the pro ranks of triathlon and had experience with all the brands of that time. In the 90's I was on the Danish Olympic team and built Orca as one of the biggest brands in the world. I knew I could design better suits than those on the market, so I started Synergy. I chose the name Synergy, because, that is what I strive for in life, in business and in the products that I make, but it is also what the sport of Triathlon ultimately is!

Synergy wetsuits combine the most important features needed for maximum performance.

Here is a quick explanation of the featured panels that are available in varying degree on the Synergy suits:

· AeroDome AquaLift Panel: This panel is only available in the Hybrid. It is made from a 1mm inner neoprene layer that is lined with 4-way Super Stretch lycra, a 3mm ultra light and perforated neoprene base in the middle, a 1mm inner neoprene layer, and a 1mm smooth skin outer layer that is infused with Nano-SCS Silicone for extreme smoothness. This sandwiched combination of multiple rubbers, is the foundation for the AeroDome AquaLift Panel and increases buoyancy by a whopping 18% over standard smooth skin neoprene.

· HiFlex Panel: These panels are available on all full sleeve Synergy wetsuits. They are made from a new generation of rubber that is super strong and durable, which has allowed for utilizing extremely stretchy lycra. This translates into the most flexible smooth skin made to date.

· Power Max Panel: It is the only legal forearm grabber that has been proven to be effective. It is made from a 3mm thick neoprene "buoyancy-pad", sewn into the Power Panel and layered with Silicone lines in vertical direction. Unlike all other wetsuit brands, this panel has no resistance during the glide phase, but literally grabs the water during the stroke and propels you forward. Other brands grabbers have miniscule to no effect and most have a negative effect. The main problem with the other brands is that their grabber creates resistance during the entry and glide phase of the stroke and thus eliminates any benefit that might have come from it. The negative effect is when the grabber lines are horizontal, which basically channels the water away from the forearm instead of grabbing it... this shows you that they are clueless in triathlon wetsuit design!).

· BioAlign Panel: One of the biggest issues with novice swimmers, is "snaking" during the swim. "Snaking" happens, when the arm stroke is off balance and the hip shoots out to balance the body. By utilizing less flexible panels around the spine and hip, the body is aligned better during the swim and this equates into a faster swim.

· Smooth Skin Neck Panel: The neck on Synergy wetsuits is positioned much lower than on standard triathlon wetsuits. This is successfully done by creating a soft, super flexible, dual-sided-smooth skin to effectively create a seal. Positioning this in the front right above the collar bone, greatly reduces the chances chaffing.

· Highly Adjustable: The neck Velcro closure has a shape that allows for great adjustability. We use only the best Aqua Velcro, which means that it will not come apart during the swim.

· Heel Speed-Cut: The ankle of the suit is cut diagonally, to insure a bigger opening, while maintaining full integrity of flotation. This allows for both easy entry and exit.

· Aqua Lining: The inside lining is almost as important as the smooth skin surface. It is the lining that determines how flexible or rigid the rubber is. By using 4-way Super Stretch Lycra in the HiFlex panels, we obtain unparalleled flexibility; and by using 2-way stretch lycra in the BioAlign panels, we create the less flexible panels that help align the body. All of the lining is made from Aqua Lycra, which insures little, but just the right amount of water absorption. This feature is important to the comfort during the swim as well as the speed of exiting the suit.

· Internal Zipper: By creating an internal zipper, it is protected from direct exposure and this reduces drag. The zipper is also slightly longer than most, which reduces stress on the zipper and ultimately results in fewer failures.

· Nano-SCS Silicone: This is the feature that is responsible for the extremely low surface resistance of the suit. It is also what makes the suit far more durable than other triathlon wetsuits. Don't be fooled by other brands calling their suits silicone treated. It is only the suits that are infused with the particular silicone composition that have gained the superior results.

· Double and Triple Stitched, chemically bonded and heat tape re-enforced: This relates to the construction of the suits. All Synergy wetsuits are hand made by the highest quality standards. As a consequence, we have the best warranty in the business and the lowest return rate of any wetsuit company on the planet.

· Replacement Warranty: Synergy offers our customers a completely new wetsuit within the warranty period, if you are not 110% satisfied!