TOP-END WETSUITS
If your goal is to exit T1 first, you’ll want a suit that strikes the balance between flexibility, buoyancy and comfort, while also being super easy to remove on the fly.
Aquasphere
Racer V3
£558 Incredibly supple; improved hydrodynamics.
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Orca
Apex Flex
£589 Soft and flexible; ideal for good swimmers.
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Yonda
Ghost 3
£589 Impressive mix of flexibility and buoyancy.
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Zone3
Vanquish X
£699 A dizzying array of tech put to good use.
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Sailfish
Ultimate IPS Plus 3
£925 A classy high-end suit with a price to match.
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BUDGET WETSUITS
Always try before you buy as sizes can vary massively between brands. Then consider your swim ability, as some features may be lost on newbies (e.g. thin neoprene and reduced buoyancy).
Van Rysel
SD Neoprene
£119.99 A great option for shorter distances.
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Lomo
Nuotare
£125 Price, comfort and inclusive sizing combine.
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Speedo
Proton
£140 A crazy price for a suit that performs so well.
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Zone3
Agile
£199 Agile by name, agile by nature.
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Orca
Athlex Float
£239 Great movement and buoyancy.
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POOL GOGGLES
When shopping for a new pair, consider tint to deal with bright lighting, width of vision and comfort to ensure a fuss-free swim.
Orca
Killa Speed
Sleek goggles with a choice of nose bridges.
