The best wetsuit for you will depend on what you want to use it for, as competitive triathletes will have more demands than casual paddlers. That said, there are some common key factors to consider. 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. 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.

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. Triathlon and open water suits have been designed specifically for swimming. We cannot guarantee correct functioning of the wetsuits for other activities. Any damage to the wetsuit resulting from use in activities other than swimming is not covered by our warranty policy.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 new Openwater Core suit is specifically designed for swimming and training in open water as safely as possible.

Rest of world charges may apply to destinations like Madagascar, Japan, USA, Falkland Islands, etc… 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. Skin-tight fit - great fit that prevents any separating from the skin which could cause water flowing into the suit. 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. 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.They are also more buoyant, helping you maintain the best body position in the water and therefore swim more efficiently. Skin-tight fit: The 2.5mm Yamamoto 38 material is used in the torso and legs. This technology provides good thermal insulation and a good fit to all areas of your body, preventing the neoprene from separating from your skin and water flowing into the suit. Neoprene can be damaged by excess salt or other chemicals such as chlorine if used in swimming pools. We recommend washing your wetsuit with plenty of water after each use. A small amount of neutral pH soap can be used and then rinsed out afterwards. 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.