We review the Zoggs Predator Pro FS wetsuit
The benchmark brand for triathletes in swimming goggles, Zoggs, this 2024 has surprised us with its 3 lines of wetsuits for swimming in open water.
Thinking about all types of swimmer profiles and covering all needs, we can discover the models: Predator, Hypex and Explorer.
In this article we analyze the Predator Pro FS model, neoprene for triathletes looking for a excellent buoyancy to create a hydrodynamic position, as well as comfort, without losing flexibility in the stroke.
Features:
- FLEXIBILITY: Highly flexible neoprene provides a comfortable, snug fit.
- STRUCTURE: Combination of 5 thicknesses from 4mm to 1,5mm in YAMAMOTO 39. Thin 2mm neoprene around arms and shoulders provides unrestricted movement and maximum performance.
- BUOYANCY: 39mm YAMAMOTO 4 AERODOME panels on the upper front body and shins keep the body high in the water and increase speed. AERODOME panels on the shins keep the feet high.
- CORE COMPRESSION: Provides a tighter, more supported fit around the torso and hips.
- CLOSING SYSTEM: Comfortable and durable YKK zipper
- QUICK TRANSITION FIST: Soft stretch material at ankles for quick and easy removal of wetsuit
Retail
Zoggs has thought of all the details and has created this model for all types of audiences but especially for that triathlete who prioritizes buoyancy on other factors, but without leaving aside flexibility when taking the stroke.
The points that have caught our attention the most have been:
- The panels are strategically placed on the upper front and quads to keep the body high in the water and increase speed.
- It offers a system that makes it easy to cut the neoprene into sleeves and legs at the appropriate height, leaving the seam completely sealed thanks to a strip inside.
- The neoprene pattern, created with YAMAMOTO 39, with 5 different thicknesses from 1,5 mm to 4 mm, is strategically placed according to the areas of the body to help improve performance. For example, the arm area is thinner to facilitate the stroke.
- Core Compression Zone: Features a snug fit that supports the core and helps reduce fatigue while swimming
- Quick transition grips to help make taking it off as easy as possible.
Our conclusions:
Our The feeling of swimming in the water has been unbeatable, Neoprene is super comfortable and provides high buoyancy without compromising flexibility, which allows us to glide very quickly through the water.
It is true that the brand offers models with greater flexibility, leaving aside a bit of buoyancy and thinking of more advanced swimmers, but, from our point of view, PREDATOR PRO is a A model that fits and meets the expectations of all types of triathletes, so for anyone who has doubts about which one to choose, this one will be the right choice for sure.
We were also surprised by the high quality materials and a very careful design, which we can see in details such as the sleeves or the interior of the neoprene, both in its seams and in the sealing, in addition to the guarantee of the reference brand in the world of swimming such as Zoggs.
A highly recommended model for both beginning triathletes and more experienced swimmers.
Price and where to buy:
PVPr: 699 €
Zoggs website and official points of sale
Man: https://www.zoggs.com/es_ES/mens-predator-pro-fs-triathlon-wetsuit-464090
Woman: https://www.zoggs.com/es_ES/womens-predator-pro-fs-triathlon-wetsuit-464091