KIT ZONE MID-RANGE WETSUITS
Last month’s magazine saw us testing wetsuits under £400 and with plenty of variety in that price point, we saw everything from do-it-all watersports wetsuits that can be used for shorter swims as well as SUP and kayaking, as well as simple suits designed purely for open-water swimming.
Once you move into mid-range (around £300-£500), you start to find a bit more choice and suits that are designed with more performance features in mind, as opposed to a simple focus on added warmth and buoyancy. Here, we would expect to see suits constructed with a bit more thought given to body position, higher quality and more flexible neoprenes. There should also be some more race-specific features, such as stretchier cuffs and ankle panels to make getting the wetsuit off quickly easier.
Once you’re ready to upgrade your wetsuit to something that’ll really support your swimming, though, what should you think about? Here are some tips to get you
