MID-LEVEL WETSUITS
MID-LEVEL WETSUITS
Best for swimmers who want a balance between performance-enhancing features and durability without a premium price
HUUB AEGIS XV, £399
Pro: Fantastic fit and flexibility
Con: Requires care when putting on
The HUUB Aegis XV has been a mix of outstanding performance and the occasional reminder to handle it with care. It’s a different proposition from my regular training suit: more technical, more precise, and noticeably freer through the shoulders.
My first time in the suit didn’t actually result in a swim. I put the suit on, felt good about the fit, zipped up, and then – just before getting in – the zip sprang open so forcefully that the two halves separated. Once home, I used pliers to reconnect the zip, and the next day I swam 2.2km without incident. It turns out this is a feature of the breakaway zip, which makes sense on reflection. It’s supposed to unzip quickly for a rapid transition, but does require the zip to be fully engaged in the shoe at the base, and that you take care seating the suit properly around your arms and shoulders. Huub have a useful video that explains this in full.