Huub Aerious III men’s long-sleeved wetsuit
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- Manufacturer: Huub
Pros & cons
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Arms Neutral pattern halves the stretch cycle for freer shoulders
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Rotational Freedom lets you rotate naturally without compensating your stroke
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Carefully distributed buoyancy for less frontal drag
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High-density Japanese neoprene
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supple and light
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Price sits in the mid segment
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Built for open water rather than pool training
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No thermal version for very cold water
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Snug race fit demands an accurate size choice
Specifications
| Condition | New model |
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| Gender | Men |
| Material | Neoprene |
| Material composition | 90% neopreen, 10% polyamide (nylon) |
| Size | ML |
Description
The Huub Aerious III is a triathlon wetsuit for open water swimmers who want more freedom through the shoulders without giving up body position. This third generation builds on the Aerious 2 platform and has been refined around a freer pull, while keeping the stability and body position control Huub is known for.
The Aerious III sits in the middle of the Huub range, which makes it an accessible choice for anyone after a more natural, less restricted feel in open water, from the first outdoor swims of spring to the swim start of your triathlon.
Huub Aerious III at a glance
- Arms Neutral pattern: the suit is patterned with the arms in a neutral, raised position, which cuts the maximum stretch cycle by 50 percent compared with traditional side-patterned designs. Your shoulders work against less resistance on every stroke.
- Rotational Freedom: the upper body panels let your arms rotate naturally without compensating your stroke, so your technique in open water stays closer to your technique in the pool.
- Intelligently placed buoyancy: buoyancy is carefully distributed to reduce frontal drag, so you sit higher and flatter in the water.
- Strategic panel placement: high-stretch neoprene sits exactly where you need the most freedom, which limits restriction and fatigue through the stroke.
- Japanese neoprene: a custom blended, high-density neoprene that combines flexibility, warmth and buoyancy with a light feel.
- Improved body position: the build is aimed at better swim biomechanics, so you meet less resistance for the same effort.
Freer shoulders thanks to Arms Neutral
The biggest change from the previous generation is in the shoulders. Because the suit is patterned with the arms in a neutral, raised position, the neoprene has to stretch far less on every pull: the maximum stretch cycle is 50 percent lower than on suits patterned with the arms at the side. You notice it most in the closing stretch of a long swim, when your arms would normally start to feel heavy.
Rotational Freedom and a natural stroke
The upper body panels are placed so your arm can follow its own rotation. You do not have to compensate your stroke for the suit, which keeps your catch and pull closer to the technique you swim with in the pool. The high-stretch neoprene supports that: a relaxed, efficient stroke costs you less energy over the full distance.
Buoyancy and body position
Body position decides much of how hard you have to work. In the Aerious III the buoyancy is carefully distributed, so frontal drag drops and your torso and legs ride higher. For swimmers whose legs tend to sink, that is an immediate gain: you push less water in front of you and hold your pace more easily.
Who this suit is for
The Aerious III suits open water swimmers and triathletes who want to progress and who value freedom of movement and a stable position in the water. It was developed using research, science and athlete feedback, and it is built to give confidence in open water. For the swimmer who is done with the restriction of a stiffer suit but does not need the top of the range, this is the middle ground in the Huub line-up.
Good to know
This is a suit for open water, not for lengths in the pool. If you mainly swim in very cold water, look at a version with a thermal lining, because the Aerious III is not listed as one. As with any race suit, the fit needs to be snug for the buoyancy and body position to do their work.
Material composition: 90% neoprene, 10% polyamide (nylon).
Frequently asked questions about the Huub Aerious III
Who is the Huub Aerious III for?
The Aerious III is made for open water swimmers and triathletes looking for a freer stroke and a stable position in the water. It sits in the middle of the Huub range, which makes it relevant from improving beginners through to experienced swimmers. Anyone who feels held back through the shoulders will notice the difference most. For purely recreational dips it is more suit than you need.
What is different compared with the Aerious 2?
The Aerious III is built on the Aerious 2 platform but refined with the focus on shoulder flexibility. That means more freedom through the pull while the stability and body position control are retained. The placement of the buoyancy has also been optimised for better swim biomechanics. The stretch panels are placed more strategically to limit restriction and fatigue.
What does Arms Neutral mean in practice?
Arms Neutral means the suit is patterned with the arms in a neutral, raised position instead of down at the side. As a result the neoprene has to stretch far less on each stroke: the maximum stretch cycle is 50 percent lower than on traditionally patterned suits. Your arms work against less material tension. That pays off most over longer distances.
Does this wetsuit help with body position?
Yes, the buoyancy is deliberately distributed to improve your body position and reduce frontal drag. Swimmers whose legs drop will ride flatter in the water and hold their speed more easily. The suit is no substitute for technique work, but it makes a good position easier to reach. That saves energy across the whole swim.
What is the Aerious III made of?
The Aerious III is made of 90% neoprene and 10% polyamide (nylon). Huub uses custom blended Japanese neoprene with a high density, combining flexibility, warmth and buoyancy with a light feel. High-stretch neoprene sits in the places where you need the most freedom of movement. That combination gives you a suit that moves with you instead of against you.
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Specifications
| Condition | New model |
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| Gender | Men |
| Material | Neoprene |
| Material composition | 90% neopreen, 10% polyamide (nylon) |
| Size | ML |
| Sleeve Length | Long sleeve |
| Supplier item number | AER335-ML |
| Warranty | 2 years |
| Zipper | Back zipper |
