Should I get a 3mm or 5mm wetsuit? A 5mm neoprene thickness is ideal for water temperatures between 10°C and 15°C, offering warmth and a fair amount of flexibility for activities like surfing or diving. In warmer waters above 15°C, it may feel too warm, and a thinner wetsuit (3mm or 2mm) is a better […]
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Is it better to have a tighter or looser wetsuit? A wetsuit should fit as tightly as you can comfortably get into. What you need to avoid are slack areas where water can pool, or loose seals around the ankles, wrists, and neck. If your wetsuit is too loose, cold water will enter the suit
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Why don’t open water swimmers wear wetsuits? The first thing to consider is the weather and water temperature. If the air temperature is warm, then you probably don’t need a wetsuit—unless the water temperature is much colder than the air temperature. In this case, a wetsuit will help keep your body temperature regulated and prevent
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What is the purpose of a swimskin? A swimskin might be the best-kept secret for gaining free speed in your next triathlon. This piece of gear is designed solely to reduce your drag through the water, potentially saving you minutes in a non-wetsuit swim. Yes, human skin is generally considered hydrophobic, but hair and follicles
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What is a swim wetsuit? While thicker neoprene provides more warmth, swim wetsuits use varying thicknesses across different panels to optimise buoyancy and movement. Thinner neoprene is used in the arms and shoulders for better flexibility, while slightly thicker neoprene at the hips helps your body sit higher in the water. If you surf much
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Is Orca a good wetsuit brand? Orca is one of our favourite open water swimming brands, with a great range of products designed to enable people to enjoy the ocean. Orca was founded in New Zealand in 1992 and has since built a solid reputation as a trusted leader in the wetsuit industry. It has
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What is the most buoyant wetsuit in the Orca? The Apex Float wetsuit is the wetsuit with the highest buoyancy in the Orca range. This wetsuit incorporates specific technologies for maximum buoyancy and correction of technique, helping swimmers who need support to maintain a hydrodynamic position in open water. Orca was founded in New Zealand
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Should I get a 3mm or 5mm wetsuit for triathlon? Colder temperatures or middle-long distances Moderate climes of 10 – 19°C (50-66°F) necessitate a wetsuit of at least 3mm/2mm thickness. If you want a suit that can cope with both moderate and colder water, or suffer from the cold more easily, then look for a
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Why don’t open water swimmers wear wetsuits? One of the main complaints of open-water swimming is the fact that, more often than not, you have to wear a wetsuit. While wetsuits keep you warm and afloat, many restrict your arm movement, making your stroke, pace, and energy deteriorate. The key is finding the sweet spot
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What temperature is safe for open water swimming? We recommend that all open water swimming should take place in water at 11°C or above. At temperatures lower than this swimmers are at greater risk of experiencing cold water shock. F – 70°F (25°C – 21°C) This is the range where most recreational swimming occurs. While
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