{"title":"Triathlon Wetsuits","description":"\u003cp\u003eTriathlon wetsuits from Orca's Athlex and Apex ranges, each in Float, Flow and Flex and in men's and women's cuts. Pick the model for how your legs sit in the water, then the range for your budget: Athlex from $413, Apex up to $1,110. Everything ships from our Helensvale warehouse, and orders over $150 ship free Australia-wide.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"apex-flex-women-triathlon-wetsuit","title":"Apex Flex Womens Triathlon Wetsuit V1 - SIZE XS ONLY","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Apex Flex is a full-sleeve women's triathlon wetsuit from Orca's high-end Apex range, built from Yamamoto neoprene and designed around one thing: letting a good swimmer move freely from the catch to the finish of every stroke.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"h5\" style=\"margin:32px 0 8px;\"\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrong triathletes who already swim with a good body position and want a suit that stays out of the way. Orca designed the Apex Flex for technical swimmers who gain more from flexibility than from buoyancy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"h5\" style=\"margin:32px 0 8px;\"\u003eBuoyancy and flexibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlexibility is the whole brief here. Each panel is chosen for the job it does in the stroke:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShoulders:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yamamoto 44 with a stretchy Infinity Skin 2 lining and Nano Ice SCS outer coating, so your arms reach and recover without fighting the neoprene.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArms:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.88 Free, a material Orca developed with Yamamoto, giving a light squeeze on the arm muscles while the elbow bends freely.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTorso:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yamamoto 40 with a Power-fit compressive lining, for a close fit that keeps water from flushing through.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBack:\u003c\/strong\u003e a short, reverse zip, which frees up the back panel to stretch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlso on the suit: Core Lateral Stabilizer panels, Hydrolite, the Ultimate Seal Collar, a YKK zip and Orca's women's V FIT pattern.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrca rates the buoyancy 6 out of 10: the suit adds no extra lift, so it suits swimmers who already hold a good body position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"h5\" style=\"margin:32px 0 8px;\"\u003eGetting the size right\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis listing is the XS. On Orca's women's triathlon chart, XS suits a chest of 78–83 cm, height of 144–160 cm and weight of 46–54 kg. The top of the suit stretches to fit a range of shapes, while the lower half has thicker panels, so if you sit near a size boundary let your weight guide you over chest and height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"h5\" style=\"margin:32px 0 8px;\"\u003eLooking after neoprene\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRinse the Apex Flex with plenty of fresh water after every swim; salt and pool chlorine both wear neoprene down. A little pH-neutral soap is fine if you rinse it out. Dry it outside or somewhere airy, out of direct sun, and never leave it in a hot car. Store it hanging from the middle, or on a hanger wide enough that the shoulders and neck are not stretched, and rinse it in fresh water before transporting it, without crushing or creasing it.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Orca","offers":[{"title":"XS","offer_id":40248666128493,"sku":"ORW-524643-MN","price":500.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/1708\/1197\/products\/ORW-524643-MN.png?v=1752557939"},{"product_id":"apex-flow-v2-men-triathlon-wetsuit","title":"Orca Apex Flow V2 Men's Triathlon Wetsuit","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Orca Apex Flow V2 is the balanced suit in Orca's premium triathlon range, built with Yamamoto 44 neoprene. It gives buoyancy where the legs need it and elasticity everywhere else, for swimmers who want support without being lifted out of their natural position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"h5\"\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompetent triathletes who are not fighting their legs but are not effortless either — the middle of the range, and the suit most people should look at first.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf your legs sink badly, the Apex Float will do more for you. If you already swim flat, the Apex Flex gets further out of the way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"h5\"\u003eBuoyancy and flexibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYamamoto 44\u003c\/strong\u003e is the headline: a high-stretch grade that lets the suit move with the stroke rather than resisting it. The buoyancy is moderate by design, placed to support the hips without tipping you forward.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThat balance is what 'Flow' means in Orca's naming. It is the least compromising choice if you do not know which way your stroke errs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"h5\"\u003eWater temperature range\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrca do not publish a water temperature range for this suit, and Oz Backcountry will not invent one — in open water that is a safety claim, not a marketing detail. What can be said is where it sits in the range: see the comparison above, and judge against the water you actually swim in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"h5\"\u003eGetting the size right\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrca size on height, weight and chest together, and all three have to work — a suit that fits your chest but is too long in the torso will pool water at the shoulders. If you fall between sizes, go by torso length first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt should feel tight to the point of awkward when dry. Neoprene loosens in the water, and a suit that feels comfortable in the shop is a suit that will flush cold water through it in the surf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"h5\"\u003eWhich Orca suit, and why the names matter\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrca name their triathlon suits for how much help you need staying flat in the water, and it is the single most useful thing to understand before buying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFloat\u003c\/strong\u003e — the most buoyant. For swimmers whose legs drag, which is most people who came to swimming from running or riding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlow\u003c\/strong\u003e — the middle. Buoyancy where you need it, elasticity everywhere else.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlex\u003c\/strong\u003e — the least buoyant and the most flexible. For swimmers who already sit flat and want the suit to stay out of the way.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApex is the premium tier, Athlex the tier below it. Same idea in both: pick the letter for your stroke, then the tier for your budget. A strong swimmer in a Float fights the suit all day, and a sinky swimmer in a Flex works far harder than they need to.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"h5\"\u003eLooking after neoprene\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRinse in fresh water after every swim, salt or chlorine, and dry it in the shade — UV kills neoprene faster than use does. Hang it folded over a wide hanger at the waist rather than by the shoulders, which stretches them out over a season. 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It is a full-sleeve Yamamoto neoprene suit with low buoyancy, built for swimmers whose stroke is already settled and who want a suit that moves with them from the first buoy to the last.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"h5\" style=\"margin:32px 0 8px;\"\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTriathletes and open water swimmers with a swimming background. If you hold a flat body position in the pool without a pull buoy, you do not need a suit to lift your legs. You need one that lets you swim the way you train. Take this one to Noosa, Busselton or Mooloolaba and race your own stroke.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf your legs sink when you tire, the Apex Float is the suit in the range built to lift them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"h5\" style=\"margin:32px 0 8px;\"\u003eBuoyancy and flexibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe shoulders and arms combine Orca's Yamamoto 44+ and 0.88 Free materials, the stretchiest in the range, with a lining that carries bamboo fibres. The V2 adds a new shoulder pattern, Dynamic Shoulder Fit, which takes tension out of the shoulder and underarm panels, and the printed graphics have come off the shoulders because ink stiffens neoprene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuoyancy is low and neutral. The suit holds you where your own technique puts you. Through the torso and back, a compressive lining keeps the suit tight to your body so water does not flush through, and the Nano Ice SCS surface cuts friction as you move through the water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"h5\" style=\"margin:32px 0 8px;\"\u003eZip and transition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe zip is short and reversed, a narrow YKK reverse coil that leaves more stretch in the back panel and gives your lower back room to move when you kick. Hydrophobic Hydrolite panels at the arms and legs help the suit slide off over wrists and heels, which saves seconds in T1. The laser-cut neck seals against your skin without chafing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"h5\" style=\"margin:32px 0 8px;\"\u003eWhat comes with it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA mesh backpack for carrying and storing the suit, and a pair of fabric gloves. Wear the gloves every time you pull the suit on: they keep your fingernails off the neoprene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"h5\" style=\"margin:32px 0 8px;\"\u003eGetting the size right\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrca sizes by chest, height and weight together:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4: chest 85–91 cm, height 157–170 cm, weight 55–61 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5: chest 90–95 cm, height 162–172 cm, weight 61–66 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6: chest 95–99 cm, height 167–175 cm, weight 67–74 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6T: chest 95–99 cm, height 177–188 cm, weight 68–76 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e7: chest 98–104 cm, height 173–185 cm, weight 75–82 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8: chest 104–108 cm, height 180–188 cm, weight 82–89 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e9: chest 108–113 cm, height 185–193 cm, weight 89–97 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10: chest 114–124 cm, height 190–196 cm, weight 98–106 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e11: chest 123–134 cm, height 193–200 cm, weight 107 kg and over\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 6T is the tall cut of the 6, for a lean swimmer with a long body. On dry land the suit should feel snug everywhere, with no slack at the lower back or behind the knees. Take your time getting it on, work the legs up high before you start on the arms, and it frees up the moment you start swimming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"h5\" style=\"margin:32px 0 8px;\"\u003eWater temperature range\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a full-length, full-sleeve suit for the water most Australian triathlons are swum in, from early-season races in the southern states to winter training swims in Queensland. The titanium-coated lining in the 0.88 Free panels holds warmth in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"h5\" style=\"margin:32px 0 8px;\"\u003eLooking after neoprene\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRinse the suit in plenty of fresh water after every swim; a little pH-neutral soap is fine if you rinse it out. Dry it in the shade or somewhere airy indoors, out of direct sun. Store it folded over a hanger at the waist, and never hang it by the shoulders: the shoulder panels are the most elastic part of the suit and the first to stretch out of shape.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Orca","offers":[{"title":"4","offer_id":43491922739309,"sku":"SN120443","price":858.45,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5","offer_id":43491922772077,"sku":"SN120543","price":858.45,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6","offer_id":43321013141613,"sku":"SN120643","price":858.45,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"7","offer_id":43491922804845,"sku":"SN120743","price":858.45,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8","offer_id":43321013174381,"sku":"SN120843","price":858.45,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"9","offer_id":43491922837613,"sku":"SN120943","price":858.45,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10","offer_id":43491922870381,"sku":"SN121043","price":858.45,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"11","offer_id":43491922903149,"sku":"SN121143","price":858.45,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6T","offer_id":43321013207149,"sku":"SN126T43","price":858.45,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/1708\/1197\/files\/orca-wetsuits-4-apex-flex-mens-triathlon-wetsuit-v2-1218892527.jpg?v=1769924048"},{"product_id":"apex-float-v2-men-triathlon-wetsuit","title":"Orca Apex Float V2 Men's Triathlon Wetsuit","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Orca Apex Float V2 is the most buoyant wetsuit Orca make, built in Yamamoto neoprene with 3 mm and 5 mm panels and Yamamoto 40 through the shoulders. It is the men's suit for swimmers whose legs drag, lifting the hips so you hold position without kicking to stay flat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"h5\"\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTriathletes and open-water swimmers whose legs sink — which is most people who came to swimming from running or cycling, where the leg muscles are dense and the ankles are stiff.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you already swim flat and fast, this is the wrong suit: the buoyancy that helps a sinky swimmer will lift a good swimmer too high at the hips. Look at the Apex Flex instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"h5\"\u003eBuoyancy and flexibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe buoyancy comes from thickness where it counts: \u003cstrong\u003e5 mm panels\u003c\/strong\u003e through the torso and hips to lift the legs, and \u003cstrong\u003e3 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e where thickness would cost you movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFlexibility is protected separately, with \u003cstrong\u003eYamamoto 40\u003c\/strong\u003e in the shoulders and High Elbow Panel technology in the arms, plus a shoulder pattern cut to let the stroke feel unrestricted. That combination — thick where it floats you, thin and elastic where you move — is the whole argument for a premium suit over a cheap one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"h5\"\u003eWater temperature range\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrca do not publish a water temperature range for this suit, and Oz Backcountry will not invent one — in open water that is a safety claim, not a marketing detail. What can be said is where it sits in the range: see the comparison above, and judge against the water you actually swim in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"h5\"\u003eGetting the size right\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrca size on height, weight and chest together, and all three have to work — a suit that fits your chest but is too long in the torso will pool water at the shoulders. If you fall between sizes, go by torso length first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt should feel tight to the point of awkward when dry. Neoprene loosens in the water, and a suit that feels comfortable in the shop is a suit that will flush cold water through it in the surf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"h5\"\u003eWhich Orca suit, and why the names matter\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrca name their triathlon suits for how much help you need staying flat in the water, and it is the single most useful thing to understand before buying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFloat\u003c\/strong\u003e — the most buoyant. For swimmers whose legs drag, which is most people who came to swimming from running or riding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlow\u003c\/strong\u003e — the middle. Buoyancy where you need it, elasticity everywhere else.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlex\u003c\/strong\u003e — the least buoyant and the most flexible. For swimmers who already sit flat and want the suit to stay out of the way.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApex is the premium tier, Athlex the tier below it. Same idea in both: pick the letter for your stroke, then the tier for your budget. A strong swimmer in a Float fights the suit all day, and a sinky swimmer in a Flex works far harder than they need to.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"h5\"\u003eLooking after neoprene\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRinse in fresh water after every swim, salt or chlorine, and dry it in the shade — UV kills neoprene faster than use does. Hang it folded over a wide hanger at the waist rather than by the shoulders, which stretches them out over a season. 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