220 OVERALL WOMEN'S VERDICT

Unlike the men’s suits on test, the women’s all sit nearer the top-end of our £250 budget price point and, as such, we expected to see a decent amount of tri-specific tech including intentionally placed buoyancy panels, quick-release sleeves and adequate range of motion when swimming.

Starting off with our cheapest suit by a whole pound, the Zone3 impressed with its flattering colourways, fastremoval sleeves and snug second-skin fit. Blueseventy’s £200 Sprint remains a contender and had good lift in the water, though we’d stick to all-over neoprene for swimming in colder temperatures. A step-up in price is the £225 Raceskin, which certainly felt toasty