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 winning wetsuits that earned our team's seal of approval are stamped with the Runner's World Expert Tested logo. The new Orca Openwater Core Hi Vis wetsuit is specifically designed for swimming and training in open water as safely as possible. It provides maximum visibility thanks to its bright orange panels. 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.

Opting for an open-water specific swimming wetsuit will ensure you don't overheat and will make getting in those strokes easier. They are also more buoyant, helping you maintain the best body position in the water and therefore swim more efficiently.

Orca Core Men's Open Water Hi-Vis Swimming Wetsuit Features

FLEXIBILITY - The highly elastic materials used in this wetsuit will provide you with more flexibility for your swim stroke and allow you to swim without restricting your movements. 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.

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. 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. 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.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.

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. 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.

HIGH VISIBILITY - For the utmost safety in the water, the HI-VIS has been designed with a high-visibility orange colour that makes it easy for boats, surfers and other swimmers to locate you. Stronger, more experienced swimmers, however, may find their legs are lifted too high by these panels. Triathletes are likely to prefer a neutral buoyancy that will allow the legs to rise and fall in the water more naturally. 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. For swimming in Britain, a 2.5mm torso is best suited to tepid summer waters, 3.5 or 4mm will keep you cosy in spring and autumn, and 5mm will help keep the cold at bay in winter (providing there’s not a dusting of snow on the beach). 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.

Orca Core Hi-Vis Mens Openwater Wetsuit in Black/Orange

Flexibility Yamamoto 39 neoprene is used together with 2 mm Infinityskin high-end lining. This material has high elasticity that allows it to be used in different areas of mid-range wetsuits. This material requires between 45% and 35% less force to stretch than conventional neoprene. Orca Core Men's Open Water Hi-Vis Swimming Wetsuit offers great visibility for open water swimming with bright neon orange arms. There is no way you can't stand out in the open water! The 2-2.5mm Yamamoto neoprene coverage provides great freedom of movement in the water and a perfect barrier to the cold water. 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. Rest of world charges may apply to destinations like Madagascar, Japan, USA, Falkland Islands, etc…