Head position is imperative as it controls your body shape in the water; good head position will result in good body position thus improving swimming form. 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. The wetsuit is coated with a silicon skin finish which is the key to speedy swims and reduced drag in the water.

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. While maintaining body heat, enhancing buoyancy and reducing surface friction are critical, it is as important for triathlon wetsuits to be flexible and fit comfortably. XTERRA promises its flexibility and durability with its X-Max seal technology to make sure that the wetsuit retains its shape even after your thousandth swim. To ensure your wetsuit lasts for years the design team double stitches and triple glues its waterproof seams. 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.

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Overall, Zone3 made its new wetsuit with more flexibility, buoyancy, and even better comfort than before. IMPORTANT UPDATE - At The Wetsuit Centre we always want to maintain the highest level of customer satisfaction. Even if you have no problems fitting into a one-piece suit, you might like this wetsuit you struggle getting in and out of wetsuits. 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 increased flexibility of Yamamoto 39 neoprene, combined with the high elasticity of Infinity Skin 2 lining, provides open water swimmers with maximum freedom of movement. Thanks to this combination, 35% less force is required in fast movements than in conventional neoprene. For slow movements and wider strokes, 45% less force is required than in conventional neoprene. SCS coating also helps reduce friction and water resistance, improving hydrodynamics and increasing speed. Of all the companies on our list, few have the pedigree and storied history of Zoot-though it is not necessarily the most popular brand. Instead, this company was founded over 3 decades ago in Kona, Hawaii-the home of the original Ironman Triathlon World Championships. As a company founded by a woman, this brand pays special attention to a woman’s needs and ensures the fit is better than most. PanelsThis is in a large part due to the fact that the company specializes in niche bodysuits for various endurance based competitions. On top of that, they make it a point to keep up technologically without driving up the cost. Build Its final feature worth mentioning is its form-fitting wrist cuffs. These are designed to support your arm stroke and prevent water from seeping into your wetsuit. 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.

In a race, you should feel like your swim stroke, especially in your legs, has improved and that you’re going fast in the water. You can focus on moving your arms efficiently and save your leg muscles for the swim and run. Triathletes who have bought the wetsuit like it because it was specialized for colder water swimming. They liked all the technologies of Roka along with its great customer service. Most people who have bought the wetsuit say that it really supports their natural stroke so they don’t have to work as hard in the water.

I’d recommend this wetsuit if you’re looking to upgrade from your entry-level wetsuit to mid-level. You’ll get your money’s worth with all the added features your hold suit did not have. In the water, you should feel like your stroke is nearly effortless. The suit puts you in a nearly perfect position so you can focus on your hip rotation and arm movement.