BUOYANCY +
The HELIX is built on a 5-5-4 pattern, centralizing core buoyancy to raise the position of the hips in relation to the rest of the body. The chest and torso utilize super buoyant 5mm Yamamoto Aerodome to keep the hips high and promote an efficient downhill swimming position.
Premium Yamamoto 40 cell arm and arm gussets provide the flexibility and comfort of a second skin with the speed and propulsion of a full suits.

VO2 CHEST PANEL
The redesigned split chest construction naturally and anatomically accentuates the lungs, producing the optimal amount of buoyancy while maximizing stretch during respiration.

Ultra-light catch panels made with the same hydrophobic textile fabric used in our swimskins. These minimalistic forearm panels increase awareness of arm position in the water, encouraging better technique and more power.

The new HELIX benefits from extra LIFT at the back legs from ultra buoyant foam sandwiched between premium Yamamoto rubber and jersey liner.
This panel technology allows for strategically placed high buoyancy sections at the back legs, lifting the suit up in the water.
TORSIONAL STRETCH TECHNOLOGY (TST)
The distinct blue panels of the HELIX have been a standout feature since the first model was released in 2006. For 2018 we further advanced this technology by pairing the premium Yamamoto 40 cell blue rubber with ultra-stretch jersey to provide amazing arm and shoulder mobility.