Arena Carbon Air Tech Suit: Is it worth it?
Looking for a jammer that offers the highest levels of compression and comfort? Arena's Carbon Air jammer offers both.
These jammers are the newest in the line of Arena Carbon suits. So why air? The name describes it very adequately, it's one of the lightest jammers currently available in the market. The suit is made of 65% Polyamide, 43% elastane (lycra), and 1% carbon fiber. The carbon fiber is what makes the suit lighter and gives the name of the series of suits.
So, how much lighter is this suit?
According to Arena, the Carbon Air is 30% lighter that other jammers in the market. As a result, they don't last as long as other racing suits. But this isn't entirely right. If you maintain the jammer very well (cleanse it after every use, don't wring out, etc), they may last for a couple years.
Their lightness and less stiff compression make the suit ideal for longer races where you need to save your legs. There’s nothing worse than getting into a super stiff racing suit that leaves your legs feeling cut off every time you do a flip turn.
The lightness of the Carbon Air jammer also makes it extremely comfortable. That is essentially the theme behind this tech suit (world class compression without your legs choked out).
The Arena Carbon Air jammer is best used for mid-distance and distance events and races. If it’s comfort that you are most concerned with, this second-skin jammer is your go-to.
How to ensure a quality fit?
The biggest thing with any racing suit is making sure that it fits properly. No matter how revolutionary the technology is, if the suit is uncomfortable, causing cramps or too loose, then all of that awesome science is useless.
Below are sizing instructions and a sizing chart for the Carbon Air that will help you make sure that the suit fits properly when you slide into it.
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