Arena competition swim trunks

In the past, competition swim trunks were almost synonymous with triangular Speedos, but nowadays more and more people are wearing long competition trunks - also known as jammers. The special thing about this type of competition swim trunks is that they fit tightly, provide high compression and cover from the hips down to just above the knees.

Right here on this page you'll find some of the best competition swim trunks from Arena, each with their own distinct advantages.

What's unique about competitive swim trunks?

The main difference between competition and regular swim trunks is the materials they are made from. While a pair of regular swim trunks are usually made of nylon and polyester, a pair of competition swim trunks are made of polyamide, elastane, and carbon.

This makes them much more elastic, water-repellent and streamlined in the water. The biggest difference, however, is in their fit, where they expand just enough to sit close to the body and provide the most compression. Here you can choose competition swim trunks with carbon panels that either run crosswise, lengthwise or in a cross-field.

This is especially important for which swimming distance they are best suited for. Arena competition swim trunks with a high carbon content - like their Ultra model - provide very high compression but low comfort due to their tight fit. Therefore, they are best suited for sprint distances.

On the other end of the spectrum we find their R models, which offer much higher comfort but generally low compression. These models are best suited for longer distances where you're in the water for much longer periods of time. In between the two extremes is their flex model, which is a combination of the other two.

Usually, you need to pick your Arena competition swim trunks in a smaller size than you would pick for a normal pair of swim trunks. Therefore, it is not uncommon for them to take 15 minutes to put on the first time you use them, but they will expand with time.

Why are competition swim trunks faster in the water?

One of the biggest differences between Arena competition swim trunks and normal swim trunks is that they are much more water-repellent. You'll notice this when you've been swimming in swim shorts or square trunks, where you'll be able to wring water out of them as soon as you get to shore. This also makes them heavier in the water, which hinders your speed considerably.

A pair of competition swim trunks from Arena will not absorb water in the same way. This makes them much faster in the water, as their water resistance is as minimal as it can be.

In addition, their compression ability will increase blood flow to your muscles, which means that lactic acid will be transported away faster. Therefore, you won't experience acidification and muscle fatigue in your legs. This allows you to swim longer and faster, while compression gives you much less water resistance. For the same reason, many competitive swimmers remove body hair and swim with a swim cap, as it's all about optimisation and low water resistance.

In addition, Arena competition trunks also have no seams, which will also increase water resistance. For this reason, they are also much more streamlined and remember; the less water resistance, the faster you swim.

Take care of your competition swim trunks from Arena

The first piece of advice would be to have one pair of competition swim trunks you only use for competitions and one or more pairs you use for training. This is because the longer you wear your competition swim trunks, the more they will expand.

As a result, they lose their tight fit and the ability to better compress your muscles. This will eventually affect their - and therefore your - performance, resulting in reduced speed in the water. You should therefore wear your competition swim trunks as little as possible to maintain their function.

For the same reason, it's also important to take your time when putting on your competition swim trunks. If you pull and tear them too much, you will expand them and overstretch the materials, causing them to lose their speed in the water. Keep in mind that it's not uncommon for a pair of competition swim trunks to take 15-20 minutes to put on correctly.

Once you've finished your race(s), it's essential that you rinse your competition swim trunks thoroughly in cold fresh water. If you don't rinse it out of your competition swim trunks, both chlorine and salt water will eventually soften the materials your trunks are made of, making them looser. This in turn will affect their performance and thus your water resistance and speed in the water.

After you've washed your competition swim trunks thoroughly in cold fresh water, it's essential to let them air dry. They don't benefit from wringing them dry, drying them in sunlight or in the tumble dryer. This will in turn loosen their material composition, which will lower their water resistance.

Buy your Arena competition swim trunks here at Watery.ie

In this category you will find a wide selection of the best competition swim trunks from Arena. They each have their own advantages and disadvantages, making them suitable for certain distances and swimming disciplines. Therefore, we recommend that you take your time before deciding.

However, should you have any questions or need advice and guidance, our customer service team is ready to help you. So don't hesitate to get in touch with us, whether you're a recreational, beginner or elite swimmer. Of course, when you shop with us, you also get:

• Free shipping on orders over €79
• 3-5 days delivery
• Our customer service is ready all weekdays from 8 AM to 10 PM

So, you can confidently find your Arena competition swim trunks so you can get ready to break records.