Orca Mens Openwater Core Wetsuit - Black Hi-Vis - Thermal Warm Heat Layer Layers Easy Stretch Lightweight

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High visibility panels to keep you as safe as possible in the water, this wetsuit has been designed with a high-visibility orange that will make you visible to boats and other swimmers, so you can be located at any time.

Unlike 'normal' wetsuits, such as those you may use for surfing, wetsuits designed for wild swimming and triathlons are stretchier and extra flexible around the hips, knees and shoulders to help you swim more freely. Storing your wetsuit properly keeps the materials and seams from creasing and being stretched for long periods of time. It also prevents the material from wrinkling, which can affect both the wetsuit's durability and appearance.

Orca Core Mens Hi-Visiability Open Water Swimming Wetsuit

Previously known as the Orca S7 and renamed the Athlex Float as part of a rebrand by Orca this spring, this high-elasticity suit is designed to give swimmers who need it extra buoyancy in the water. Scotland & NI - We cannot provide next day delivery for some areas of Scotland And Northern Ireland, our courier service will instead offer a 2 day service, please inquire to find out more about your postcode. The Infinity Skin 2 inner lining provides a feeling of absolute freedom, designed from a high elasticity nylon incorporating bamboo fibers, this technology is used in the lining of our wetsuit to provide greater flexibility in every stroke. It maintains body heat longer and reduces bad odors and the presence of bacteria in your neoprene. It is also composed of natural and environmentally sustainable materials, to avoid skin irritation and to care for the environment. Serious swimmers, look to one of our other options – panellists felt this one wasn’t high-tech enough for lengthy sessions – but it’s absolutely ideal for recreational swimming and water sports.

The best models fitted like a glove and offered plenty of protection from the cold, allowing our testers to stay in the water for longer. They were stretchy enough to let them swim freely, and they didn’t dig in or chafe. Flexibility: For more movement in all phases of the swim stroke, Yamamoto 39 neoprene is used together with 2mm Infinityskin high-end lining. This material has a high elasticity which means it's used in different areas of mid-range wetsuits, because it needs between as much as 45% less force to stretch than conventional neoprene. Panellists did report a strange smell when the suit was wet, and the sizing proved hit and miss – make sure you take your measurement before you buy – but those were our only gripes. All in all, an excellent choice for breaststroke aficionados. For all suits, especially those made with neoprene, be careful not to damage the neoprene material with your nails when putting on or taking off the suit, as this type of damage is not covered by our warranty policy. Founded by former triathlon champion Scott Unsworth in 1992, Orca's products are designed with resilience in mind. With over 20 years experience in the triathlon arena, they work tirelessly to create premium, performance-enhancing products for everyone from entry-level to professional athletes.High visibility panels:To keep you as safe as possible in the water, this wetsuit has been designed with high-visibility neon orange arms that will make you visible to boats and other swimmers, so you can be located at any time. Our Runner’s World Lab testers took a range of wetsuits out for a series of swims, submerging themselves in ponds, lakes and the sea in the name of research. The winning wetsuits that earned our team's seal of approval are stamped with the Runner's World Expert Tested logo. Fit: Quite simply, your wetsuit will be useless if it doesn’t fit snugly – loose areas around the joints are an open invitation for flushing. Everyone loved the secure, silhouette-hugging fit and said it provided plenty of warmth, helping them stay in the water for longer. Despite the close-fitting design, it was easy enough to peel off after a swim, and the extra-long zipper meant they didn’t need a pal to help them shimmy out of it.