Open Water Swimming Wetsuit
The orca openwater smart wetsuit is a great swimming wetsuit for cold to medium range water temperatures ranging from 50 f 10 c to about 75 f 24 c.
Open water swimming wetsuit. Including for warmth for speed and for safety and confidence. This is also one of the few wetsuits that is fina approved don t worry though this only applies to swimmers competing in fina regulated competitions. Yes it s nice swimming free but sometimes wearing a wetsuit can bring much. 39 cellyamamoto 39cell is an extremely flexible neoprene which supports an uninhibited natural swimming motion.
This wetsuit is great for swimming featuring an openwater design and full flexibility allowing you to effortlessly execute each stroke and kick as you swim. Once inside your wetsuit try practicing some arm strokes and stretching to the ceiling. The suit is designed to maintain your natural body position while the 1 5mm neoprene on the arms causes minimal interference to your normal swimming stroke. Flexibility in the right places is also vital.
Wetsuits for open water swimming are distinctively different from traditional surfing wetsuits being made specifically for swimmers needs with many having additional buoyancy and flexibility built in. Without this insulation your body shunts warm blood to your core by closing blood vessels in your skin and extremities. At the start of the 2016 open water and triathlon season andrew and david tried on several wetsuits. Our neoprene wetsuit range features choices for all standards.
A fine balance between buoyancy and flexibility 39cell is a durable material which will. We stock a superb range of swimming wetsuits for open water swimming and cater for all abilities from complete beginner to the more serious competitor whether it s for a first time tri experience or the avid triathlon or biathlon competitor or swimrun. To find the best wetsuit for swimming you need look no further than these brands. A good fitting swimming wetsuit works by trapping a layer of water between your skin and the neoprene.
The arena r evo one open water sleeveless wetsuit is the ideal wetsuit for swimmers who are looking to train or race in warmer open water temperatures. These swimming wetsuits are specifically designed for swimming use. 39cell extends to a 513 elongation rate meaning this material is sure to move with you. For the rest of you the other wetsuits are going to be just fine and in many cases a better option.
Swimmers wear open water swimming wetsuits for many reasons. They have spent years designing and developing the highest quality of open water wetsuits. In australia the wearing of wetsuits in ocean swims is frowned upon by the old school ocean swimmers who believe you re not a real ocean swimmer unless you swim newd. This can cause muscle cramps and fatigue.
You should be able to move your arms without lots of pressure on your shoulders. Orca s equip wetsuits are targeted at people with a strong swimming background and good technique making these a good choice if you re an experienced pool swimmer moving to open water for the first time. This layer warms to your body temperature giving you valuable insulation. Swimming in open water can be challenging enough as it without a poorly fitted wetsuit literally dragging you back.