Huub Pinnacle tri-suit review

Worn by some of triathlon’s swiftest age-groupers and elite athletes, including a pair of brothers from Yorkshire, Huub’s best tri-suits (see the Anemoi and Sub7 ranges) have long boasted the most innovative and refined aerodynamic tech. 

Bar their Core (now Raceline) suit, there’s been less appeal for beginner and/or budget-constrained racers, however. 

Although by no means cheap, the new mid-range Pinnacle looks set to be a bridge between those worlds, offering trickle-down tech from the Derby brand’s aero contenders and some welcome features for age-groupers. 

Huub Pinnacle tri-suit design

The first – and most important for me – is the addition of the full-length ‘Open Zip’, which is the first Huub tri-suit to offer this breakaway zipper function and makes those pre-, during and post-race toilet stops so much easier. 

As someone carrying a little too much podge around the waist, I also find suits with a full-length zipper comfier and less restrictive around the middle. 

There’s also a full-length garage that prevents any rubbing. Another feature absent in the range- topping Anemoi and Sub7 suits are considerable pockets for stashing race- day fuel, but that’s been remedied here with the sizeable duo of rear pockets, which can easily hold a handful of energy gels and bars. 

They’re also easy to access and, due to the side-loading nature, didn’t seem to create unwelcome drag on pool swims. 

Staying in the pool, the Pinnacle displays Huub’s ‘Arms Neutral’ wetsuit tech in the cut and panel placement of the arms and shoulders, resulting in a restriction-free swim leg and long- distance comfort on the tri-bars once the bike discipline begins. 

The slender chamois wouldn’t be my pick for long-distance comfort on the bike leg, however, and I’d definitely want more padding for any full Ironman attempts. 

Huub Pinnacle tri-suit materials

The lengthy arm and leg sleeves highlight the Pinnacle’s aero focus, and both are held securely in place with tacky silicone dots inside the sleeves. 

The Pinnacle also utilises an array of materials in its construction, the most noteworthy being the mesh areas on the arms, underarms and back which proved breathable during April’s UK heatwave and comfortable on the skin. 

Huub Pinnacle tri-suit bottom line

While the Anemoi and Sub7 are undoubtedly impressive and speedy specimens, the Pinnacle, for me, is the most enjoyable, comfortable and suitable tri-suit that Huub have developed and feels like the ultimate halfway house between the elite and everyday triathlete worlds. 

Male racers get the pick of this striking ‘Clay’ version seen here and a ‘Steel Blue’ options in XS-XXL, while females will soon get a ‘Black/Grape’ option. 

The end result is a good-looking, well-priced and feature-packed suit that should have a broad appeal.

Huub Pinnacle specs

Price	£249.99 (US pricing N/A)
Pockets	Two aero rear pockets
Features	Open zip, camlock zipper, Arms Neutral technology
Sizes	Men’s XS-2XL; women’s XS-XL

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