Restricting range of motion in the shoulders will cause an undesired stroke alteration and lower muscle output. Instead of using only neoprene, the design team used +43 Foam which is finer and more buoyant than neoprene. This means that you can easily walk around in your wetsuit before a race. The wetsuit bottoms have enough buoyancy to float your hips without compromising your natural hip rotation and stroke. 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.

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. If you want to improve your overall triathlon times then purchasing a specialist triathlon wetsuit is good to start, your swimming times will improve and will have a positive effect on the two other stages. Flexibility and ComfortArms Up Construction: Arms Up Construction is another patented ROKA feature. ROKA designed its suit while the model’s arms were above the head instead of at the sides. This means you’ll have more arm movement during the swim. The Orca Athlex Float wetsuit is ideal for those new to triathlon or open water swimming, with its highly buoyant design providing high levels of stability and confidence in the water. Supportive yet lightweight, this wetsuit is constructed from flexible Yamamoto neoprene, enabling a wide range of motion to limit fatigue on longer swims. 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. Graduated Buoyancy Profile: ROKA moves the extra buoyancy, found in the chest area in other brands, to the legs, where you most need it. This puts you in a nearly perfect horizontal position in the water since your legs won’t sink. You can expect this wetsuit to perform just as a higher-end one would: it helps keep you in a horizontal position, glide through the water, and of course warm in colder waters.

The TYR design team created this suit with speed wrap paneling to in the legs, chest, and abdomen so it’s super tight but comfortable on your skin. If you like the company, even though the wetsuit lets water seep in, you might need a smaller size, or upgrade to a different wetsuit or change brands. The ATHLEX line turns energy into momentum. Watch yourself improve every day and see you body and mind get stronger with each stroke. Athlex is the perfect range for those looking to chart their own path. ROKA uses the best neoprene in the market called Yamamoto, which is limestone based. This type of neoprene has more stretch, retains its original shape easily, and has the optimal insulation to weight ration. Since your shoulders aren’t connected to your crotch like a one-piece wetsuit, you have more movement in your arms. And, you won’t have to worry if your torso is too long or short like you would for a one-piece wetsuit.If you were a fan of the Zone3 and want to upgrade to a mid-level wetsuit, it might be worth budgeting for. Features This would be a great option for those who like to swim in open-water year-round. Of course, if you decide to do this please buy the other appropriate gear to keep yourself safe.