NZ’s finest to race Z3R0D

The three w’s prefixed to the Z3R0D trisuits to be worn by NZL athletes on the World Triathlon circuit aren’t a forerunner to a web address, rather the French company’s innovative ‘Water Wear Weapon’ fabric.

Tri NZ’s new deal with Z3R0D will have its grand reveal at the WTCS season-opener in Abu Dhabi on March 3 when Hayden Wilde, Kyle Smith and Ainsley Thorpe debut the French triathlon clothing and equipment giant’s trisuits. Adorned with Suzuki NZ and TQ.kiwi branding, fans will quicky come to identify the distinctively Kiwi suits at all World Triathlonsanctioned races to the Paris 2024 Olympic Games and beyond.

So, why did Tri NZ plumb for Z3R0D as part of an initial threeyear deal? The short answer is the technology that goes into the manufacture of the trisuits which are designed specifically for short course racing. There’s a reason why almost two thirds of elite athletes on the World Triathlon circuit race Z3R0D, a critical component of which is a French-made fabric called Water Wear Weapon.

A special water repellent treatment means the fabric doesn’t absorb water, a weight saver in the swim. The suit’s ‘Xtra’ flat seams ensure minimal friction and weight together with improved aero- and hydrodynamics while soft bindings around the neck and shoulders optimise comfort. Silicone leg hems guarantee that the suit stays in shape throughout races with perfect grip and precise fit while ventilation for hot destination races is provided by a reversed YKK zip at the back of the suits.

A specific short distance micro fiber and antibacterial tripad, complete with ultra-fast drying properties, rounds out the tech and will help our fastest Kiwis stay comfortable on the bike and run legs. Be sure to tune into Triathlonlive.tv on March 3 to catch the Kiwi trio and their fancy new threads in the Abu Dhabi sprint races. www.z3r0d.com