Wetsuit Comparisons
Orca has a wide variety of wetsuits available that are made specifically for triathlon competitions. Made with high quality Yamamoto neoprene no matter what your budget is, guaranteeing a premium experience
| Details | Athlex Flex | Athlex Float | Athlex Flow | Apex Flex | Apex Float | Apex Flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buoyancy | 2:3mm | 3:4.5mm | 3:5mm (with aerodome) | 2:4mm |
3:5mm | 3:4.5mm (with aerodome) |
| Neoprene | Yamamoto 39 | Yamamoto 39 | Yamamoto 39 | Yamamoto 44+ | Yamamoto 40 | Yamamoto 44+ |
| Swim Stroke | Breaststroke or neutral front crawl | Front crawl | Front crawl | Breaststroke or neutral front crawl | Front crawl | Front crawl |
| Race Distance (recommended) | Olympic | Olympic | Half Ironman (70.3) | Ironman | Ironman | Ironman |
| RRP | £299 | £249 | £399 | £599 | £499 | £749 |
| Highlight | A neutral buoyant wetsuit designed with high flexibility | A buoyant wetsuit to unlock a more ideal swim position whilst in the water | Fluid flexibility with the perfect balance of buoyancy, the best of both worlds | Expert triathletes need total freedom to maximise every stroke | Maximum buoyancy designed to lift swimmers into a superior swim position | High-end buoyancy meets high-end flexibility |
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ZONE3 has established a strong name for themselves within the industry for reliable performance, strong buoyancy and flexible movement!
| Details | Agile | Advance | Terraprene Vision | Aspire | Vanquish-X |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buoyancy | 2:4mm | 2:4mm | 3:5mm (with aerodome) | 3:5mm (with aerodome) men, 3:4mm women |
5:5mm |
| Neoprene | Speedflow with Smoothskin coating | Yamamoto 39 | B-Prene Yamamoto | Yamamoto 40 | Exclusive Yamamoto with bio-rubber tech |
| Swim Stroke | Breaststroke or neutral front crawl | Breaststroke or neutral front crawl | Front crawl | Front crawl | Front crawl |
| Race Distance (recommended) | Sprint | Olympic | Half Ironman (70.3) | Ironman | Ironman |
| RRP | £219 | £299 | £399 | £549 | £699 |
| Highlight | An affordable, entry-level wetsuit, offering warmth, comfort and support | Award winning performance for ambitious beginners | The worlds first biodegradable wetsuit | A multi-award design for over 15 years in the triathlon world | Worlds Most technologically advanced triathlon wetsuit |
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Designed for race day, 2XU's wetsuits have premium features that only the latest wetsuits have! technology and design innovation to help you get to the finish line faster.
| Details | Propel Open Water | P:1 Propel Sleeveless | P:1 Propel Sleeved | P:2 Propel | Propel Pro |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buoyancy | 3:5mm | 3:5mm | 3:5mm | 3:5mm |
3:5mm (with aerodome) |
| Neoprene | Sponge rubber nylon laminated | Yamamoto 39 and laminated nylon neoprene | Yamamoto 39 and laminated nylon neoprene | Yamamoto 40 | Yamamoto 39 and 40 |
| Swim Stroke | Front crawl | Front crawl | Front crawl | Front crawl | Front crawl |
| Race Distance (recommended) | Sprint | Olympic | Olympic | Half Ironman | Ironman |
| RRP | £200 | £260 | £325 | £500 | £650 |
| Highlight | Improved buoyancy and flexibility for openwater enthusiasts | An all-around sleeveless wetsuit | An all-around performance wetsuit for triathletes and open water swimmers | A strong buoyancy profile that can power you over the finish line | Ultimate flexibility and minimal resistance for your best time yet |
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