The hottest property in triathlon this summer is undoubtedly the 2XU project X wetsuit.

Here is a sneak peak at triathlon journalist and channel swimmer Nicola Joyce who blogs at http://thefitwriter.wordpress.com/ testing it today in an endless pool at a secret location in Berkshire.
 
I suppose the hype is all about whether or not it is worth the reputation as the world’s most advanced wetsuit. From the grin on her face I would suggest that the answer is ‘yes’! However you will have to wait until the next edition of 220 to find out what the official view is.
 
2XU is the official wetsuit of the BTF and available to Age Group National Team members as part of a special deal exclusive.  Apart from the special offer, 2XU has reserved the X:1 for world champions. For the rest of us that part with £650 asking price, we will be buying speed!
 
Richards Stannard believes it will keep him ahead of the pack for another year, while Beijing Olympian Emma Davis is hoping it will help kick start her challenge to reach London 2012. Jonathon Brownlee is obviously hoping it will help him beat his big brother……what would you use your X:1 for?
 
If you live in the South East of England, and want to test out this suit for yourself, you can at both of the Open Water Swim venues in Berkshire and Buckinghamshire. See their website for full details (www.openwaterswim.co.uk).