I have been trying to find a new tri top as they don’t make my current tri top anymore. They have a slightly different model but with one fewer pockets (my current one has three!). So, I have been hunting for the best tri tops with a high UFP rating and enough pockets for all of my snacks.
Orca 226
This is my current top of choice. Good shoulder stretch and three pockets at the back. It does bounce up and down a bit, though, so could use some grip at the bottom. Also, the zip only goes halfway down which probably helps with comfort but makes it a little less practical. It has UPF 50.
Castelli Free Speed
This looks nice but is only UPF 16.
Zone3 Lava
I bought this but it has one big pocket at the back and when I put my phone in it, it bounced up and down like crazy. The shoulders also felt a little constricted. UPF 50, though.
Zone3 Aquaflo
I ruled this one out because it does not mention a UPF rating, which means it will probably be bad.
Pactimo Summit
I ruled this out because it has a single mesh pocket at the back.
Huub RaceLine
I ruled this could because I couldn’t work out where the pockets were. It says it has nutrition pockets but I am not sure what that means. It has UPF 30 but it is not clear whether that is all over or just on the shoulders and upper arms.
Roka Elite Aero
I ruled this out because it does not state a UPF rating.
Santini Cupio
This looks like a real option and has UPF 30 but was not available from any UK supplier I was familiar with. You can buy it directly from Santini but shipping is £20 and there may be import taxes on t top of that.
Santini Audax
I ruled this out because it does not state a UPF rating.
2XU Compression
This says it has multiple pockets but on the sun protection, just says “protection aginst UV rays”
Endura QDC Drag2Zero
This looks good and has UFO 50. But it’s not clear whether this is a tri jersey. The video talks about pro triathletes using it but the description calls it a bike jersey.
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