TRIATHLON
Product 2017
Man

MakoTorrent

The latest from Mako for 2017 – the Torrent – is impressively light (1100grams size M) and supple. The neck, arms and shoulder areas have been very carefully modeled to provide a figure hugging fit next-to-none. They used Yamamoto 40 SCS Nano Jersey neoprene. This upper zone is easy to put on and once in the water you almost forget you are wearing it!

The neck design is such that there is no rubbing and the neoprene is particularly inviting. Your feet slide in like a letter in a box even when they are wet.

You need to be careful when choosing your size, this size M we found to be less spacious for a muscly torso and had difficulty zipping it up. The rest of the fit was perfect, so it seems that this Torent is designed for those without wide shoulders and a chest that is too muscly.

Whilst swimming overall comfort is excellent with slight pulling that gets forgotten and there are no pressure points or rubbing, for heftier builds it’s just at the shoulders where it can feel a bit tight.

Once in the water floatability is excellent especially around the hips, it gives you the sensation of gliding very fast through the water. The specifications say that the material used is lighter and floats better than neoprene.

If we take a closer look there are reinforcements and small braids placed in key sensitive areas to aide longevity and avoid ripping.

The inverted oversized YKK® zip, is classic for triathlon products, it is neither easier nor more difficult to use.

The heat created by the wetsuit is noticeable but not excessive.

Here we have a good top-of-the range wetsuit, pricey at 650 euros, but the quality is definitely catered for. Last but not least: the design is colorful, energetic and designed in France, and pretty cool.

"Here we have a good top-of-the range wetsuit, pricey at 650 euros, but the quality is definitely catered for."

Rating

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  • FACILITÉ D’ENFILAGE
    8
  • QUALITÉ DU ZIP
    7
  • PASSAGE DES PIEDS
    9
  • PASSAGE DES BRAS
    8
  • CONFORT DU COU
    7
  • CONFORT GÉNÉRAL
    8
  • CHALEUR
    7

Price : 650

Weight

1100 gr

Overall Rating

7.71

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