Lighter, Freer, Better The flagship Carbon range of competition swimsuits is the most recent implementation of arena’s breakthrough technology: a carbon cage is integrated into the suit’s fabric to deliver intelligent muscle compression when and where it’s needed. Now in 2019 there's a kid on the block - the Powerskin Carbon Air² - and it's taken the 'Air' concept to a level: it's lighter, it has a better fit, it's more comfortable, and it offers even greater freedom of movement. | Comfortable Compression Integrated horizontal carbon bands lock down at a critical stretch point to provide compression on overextended zones, core stability and power when and where it's needed. The result is a lighter form of Intelligent Compression with the comfort of a second skin. | Redesigned for Greater Freedom The internal lining of the Carbon Air² consists of three separate panels to give greater freedom of movement. In women's suits, this results in less compression across the chest, which liberates breathing and allows the swimmer to move freely. For jammers, it reduces pressure on the hips and improves flexibility around the hip flexors. With less internal lining, both women's and men's suits are lighter and absorb less water, thus reducing drag and improving glide. | Second Skin Effect Made from just one piece of fabric, the Carbon Air² has only one bonded seam at the back, which offers supreme comfort and reduces any potential restriction of movement since there are fewer pressure points on the body. In addition, the absence of multiple seams means that the suit absorbs less water, resulting in less drag and an advanced hydrodynamic effect that helps the swimmer glide cleanly through the water. It's also easier to put on, and once it's on the body, it feels just like a second skin. |