The other day I had one of the nine year old girls that I coach tell me that she had bought a navy blue Arena training suit just like the one that I have. I was surprised to hear that the things I wore on deck had an impact on others, but then again I, too, often see someone wearing a suit and think “man I need to get that!”. The arena Carbon-Air, which is the newest addition to the Carbon Series, is no different. It has a colourful yet classic style that had me hooked from the first time I saw it in a picture advertising its upcoming release.
Because of the fact that a swimmer’s competition gear is relatively minimal, the suit, cap and goggles that we choose to wear can be considered a form of personal expression. I have one friend that refuses to wear any colours other than pink, and another who picks out only the most vibrantly designed suits. The arena Carbon-Air collection allows you to make a statement on deck with its sleek, bold look. It is the type of suit that lets you feel comfortable and confident, which translates to your racing.
Suits, however, are not JUST made for us swimmers to look pretty in. We have to be able to perform and move freely, and racing suits tend to share one common feature: they are notoriously tricky to get…
