Orca Mens Athlex Float Wetsuit - Red Buoyancy

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One thing that triathletes must constantly contend with in the swim leg of the race is whether they want the wetsuit to provide a greater range of motion or provide a tighter fit. Apex Flow - A triathlete looking to save time and energy in the swim to put them in the best position to aim for the podium. I recommend this wetsuit if you like Roka and want a wetsuit that specializes in cold water swimming. It has several sizes so that it can accommodate any-sized triathlete.

And finally, the ORCA S7 becomes the Athlex Float, a wetsuit designed to elevate the triathlete’s position in the water, without sacrificing the flexibility needed for each swim stroke. They are also more buoyant, helping you maintain the best body position in the water and therefore swim more efficiently. Once again, the various types of panels on a wetsuit are impressive. For starters, this wetsuit comes with both Yamamoto #39 and #40 neoprene. At the sides of the wetsuit, the Synergy Endorphin features AquaLift panels to help increase your buoyancy and keep your swimming form in the proper alignment. The HiFlex panels of the arms and legs allow for more flexibility on an already incredibly flexible wetsuit with a flexibility rating of 680 percent. Finally, the PowerMax forearm panels serve as excellent catch panels.Though ORca is ostensibly a brand built on the premise of providing the best triathlon equipment available, they still dabble in similar and related sporting equipment as well. In this case, the Orca Core is actually a swim-run wetsuit. This provides some benefits, but one of the more interesting features in that it has a built-in whistle. While this is a requirement for swim-run competitions, it actually still serves as an excellent safety device for triathletes-especially those who are new to the sport. Design Opting for an open-water specific swimming wetsuit will ensure you don't overheat and will make getting in those strokes easier. Though it may not necessarily sit at the head of the class, Zone3 is no slouch when it comes to triathlon wetsuits. In fact, this brand is just as highly regarded as many of the other top brands, and this is likely in part due to the value that it provides.

Flexibility: Wetsuits for open water swimming should have plenty of stretch around the knees, hips and shoulders. If you can’t raise your arm past your ear, then front crawl is a no-go. The wetsuit has two layers of GIGA #40 from Yamamoto; one layer on the inside to give a close fit and the other layer is on the outside. The shoulder area has GIGA #40 so triathletes will have the maximum amount of flexibility. The bottoms have the perfect amount of buoyancy to help keep your body in a horizontal position. And, they even let you have your natural hip rotation during swimming. FS:Elasticity, maximum flexibility and total freedom of movement are brought together thanks to the combination of Yamamoto 39 neoprene, Infinity Skin 2 lining and Smoothskin surface finish. With this combination, the open water swimmer will use 35% less force in fast movements and short strokes, while slower and wider movements will require 45% less force than any other conventional neoprene.Wetsuits for a triathlon or open water swimming are designed to enhance buoyancy, reduce surface friction, and maintain body heat while providing a high degree of flexibility and comfort.

This entry-level suit has extra buoyancy to its already buoyant AQUAlift technology for those who really struggle with the swim. Flexible Liner Materials: Little known fact, ROKA makes their suits from the inside out. This means that the suit will work with your natural swim movement. You can expect the suit to stretch and support you for a comfortable swim. The liners also have a low absorption rate. neoprene on the upper chest and shoulder area of the wetsuit to give your arms more flexibility and comfort.

AEROdome neoprene is placed in strategic spots on the wetsuit to keep the body high on the water with the best swimming position.