- The FINIS Rival 2.0 Openback is the next-generation elite-level tech suit. We worked with our Olympic athletes Anthony Ervin, Olivia Smoliga, and James Guy, to perfect the fit, enhance performance, and develop a new, proprietary fabric.
What's different about this suit?
- It is TOUGH and features a unique weave method. That's right – a suit with fabric just as tough as you are.
- It is optimized for gliding through the water. The Shield-Tech™ fabric's surface retains a very small amount of water, creating a shield-like effect and reducing friction.
- In the female suit, we added a vertical chest seam to prevent air pockets and reinforce oblique and lower abdomen compression.
- In the male suit, we focused on intensifying the compression on the back of the legs to lift the legs to the surface.
- Lastly, both suits feature single-layered panels on the inner thighs to increase comfort and range of motion in all four swim strokes.
FEATURES & BENEFITS
- SHIELD-TECH™ FABRIC:
Creates a shield-like effect reducing friction and water retention (44% Elastane, 41% Polyamide, 15% Polyester)
- ELITE FIT:
Made with multidirectional stretch properties to move with your body
- EVERY SEAM HAS A REASON:
Vertical chest seam prevents air pockets while the cut-out beneath the chest provides breathing room
- ENABLES MUSCLE EFFICIENCY:
Constructed for full range of motion allowing muscles to properly extend and contract
- FOCUS ON YOUR CORE:
Oblique and lower-abdomen seams work together to provide compression throughout your entire core
TRYING ON THE SUIT
- WARNING: Do not put the suit on with long nails! Make sure your nails are trimmed and filed. Sharp edges will snag and tear the suit fabric (this is not covered under the manufacturer’s warranty).
- Make sure both you and the suit are completely dry before trying it on.
- Flip the silicone grips on the legs upward and flip the waist downward to make it easier to slide the suit up your legs.
- Use the pads of your fingers to pull the suit up; fingernails can easily tear the fabric.
- Always pull on or near the seams, where the fabric is strongest.
- Most important: Pull the suit fully up the legs and snug it into the crotch area before pulling it over the hips. This prevents air or water pockets and ensures the best fit for the rest of your body.
- With the waist still flipped down, make sure the drawstrings are not crossed. Pull the strings outward, tie a bow, and flip the waist back up.
- The suit should feel like a second skin, with little to no “give” when trying to pull the fabric away from your body.
CARE INSTRUCTIONS
- Rinse immediately after each use with cool, non-chlorinated water.
- Do not use in the shower, soaps will deteriorate the fabric.
- Lay flat to dry; do not use any type of dryer.
- Store in a cool dry environment.
- The more the suit is put on and taken off will cause the fabric to wear out.
- Follow the instructions provided on the suit’s care label.
