Reviewed: Hyper Pro Eco Swimrun Wetsuit from Sumarpo
They say
- Flexible, buoyant, eco-friendly and comfortable, HYPER PRO takes performance to new era.
- Fantastic water repellence: A wide range of water-repellent panels effectively prevents water from seeping into your wetsuit, which will not make your weight heavier and affect your running speed.
- Extend durable & Non-slip: Stretchy silicone prints are used to reinforce slippery wear areas such as the buttocks to extend the life of the product and provide additional protection against scuffs and slippage caused by obstacles.
- Essential storage: Equipped with a rear pocket that allows you to store the essential safety equipment like GPS devices, energy gels, and more you need for training and racing.
We say
We tested the Sumarpo Hyper Pro Swimrun wetsuit both in training (without shoes, pull buoy, bib etc) and in a race. In both cases, it lived up to expectations.
We chose the suit size based on the sizing tool and size guide information on Sumarpo’s website. The suit initially felt a little short in the body but this feeling disappeared once we started swimming and running. In the training scenario, without all the kit you need to carry in a swimrun, the suit was almost as fast as wearing a full wetsuit. In fact, the Hyper Pro shares several features with Sumarpo’s top-of-the-range Victory triathlon wetsuit. In particular, the Aerodome panels on the front of the thighs provided good leg lift. Swimming was balanced and smooth, and this suit might be a good option for swimmers considering a shortie wetsuit.
In the race environment, you might lose the benefit of the SCS coating because of your race bib but the strong floatation from the thigh panels keeps your legs high in the water, even when wearing shoes and only using a small pull buoy. The large zip pocket on the back is easy to access and can hold enough gels for a medium-length race. Running feels natural and there’s no restriction from the Aerodome panels. The buttocks and back of the thighs are made from non-coated neoprene, making it more flexible for running and more likely to survive an inadvertent (or deliberate) bum slide into the water – something that happens quite often in swimruns.
Overall, this is a solid and well-thought-out swimrun wetsuit. We would have liked some additional storage, such as internal or thigh pockets, and perhaps an emergency whistle fitted to the zip. But these are minor complaints.
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