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Orca Apex Float V2 Men's Triathlon Wetsuit

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Description

The Orca Apex Float V2 is Orca's maximum-buoyancy men's triathlon wetsuit, built in Yamamoto neoprene with 5 mm in the legs, 3 mm in the chest and back, and Yamamoto 40+ through the shoulders. It is the suit for swimmers whose legs drag, lifting the lower body so you hold position without kicking to stay flat.

Who it's for

Triathletes and open-water swimmers whose legs sink, newer triathletes, and anyone less comfortable in the water who wants more support for their technique. Orca aim it at long-distance triathlon, where the energy saved holding position adds up.

If you already swim with sound technique and want flexibility first, look at the Apex Flex instead.

Buoyancy and flexibility

The buoyancy comes from thickness where it counts: 5 mm panels through the legs to lift them, and 3 mm through the chest and back where thickness would cost you movement.

Flexibility is protected separately, with Yamamoto 40+ in the shoulders and High Elbow Panel technology in the arms, plus a reworked shoulder pattern and no shoulder graphics so the stroke feels unrestricted. That combination - thick where it floats you, thin and elastic where you move - is the whole argument for Orca's top tier.

Getting the size right

Orca size on height, weight and chest together. We stock sizes 4 to 11, plus 6T for a taller build.

Which Orca suit, and why the names matter

Orca 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.

  • Float - maximum buoyancy. For newer swimmers and anyone less comfortable in the water.
  • Flow - the middle. Float buoyancy in the legs, Flex freedom in the upper body.
  • Flex - flexibility first. For swimmers whose technique is already sound.

Apex is the premium tier, Athlex the tier below it. Same idea in both: pick the name for your stroke, then the tier.

What comes with it

The Apex Float V2 comes with fabric gloves, for pulling the suit on without nails tearing the neoprene, and a mesh backpack to carry it.

Looking after neoprene

Salt and pool chlorine both damage neoprene, so rinse the suit in plenty of fresh water after every swim. A little neutral pH soap is fine, rinsed out afterwards. Dry it outside or somewhere airy indoors, out of direct sun, and store it hung draped from the waist so the shoulders carry no tension.

Specifications
  • Material
    95% neoprene, 5% polyamide
  • Type
    Triathlon wetsuit, full sleeve
  • Thickness
    5 mm legs; 3 mm chest and back
  • Zipper Location
    Back
  • Care guide
    Cleaning
    Neoprene can be damaged by excess salt or other chemicals such as chlorine if used in swimming pools. We recommend washing your wetsuit with plenty of water after each use. A small amount of neutral pH soap can be used and then rinsed out afterwards.

    Once clean, make sure prevent it from holding onto too much moisture. Air dry it outside or in a ventilated indoor space, somewhere without direct exposure to sunlight as this can damage the materials.
  • Outer Shell Material
    Yamamoto neoprene, Yamamoto 40+ in the shoulders

Sizing Guide

Additional Information
  • Buoyancy: maximum, from 5 mm leg panels
  • Thickness: 5 mm legs, 3 mm chest and back
  • Neoprene: Yamamoto, with Yamamoto 40+ in the shoulders
  • Arms: High Elbow Panel
  • Shoulders: reworked pattern, no printed graphics
  • Included: fabric gloves and a mesh backpack

FAQ's

Which Orca wetsuit should I buy?
Pick on how you sit in the water. Orca's Float suits give maximum buoyancy, for newer or less confident swimmers. Flex puts flexibility first, for sound technique. Flow sits between. Apex is the premium tier, Athlex the tier below.

Is the Apex Float V2 good for a weak swimmer?
Yes. The Orca Apex Float V2 is built for swimmers who need more buoyancy. Its 5 mm leg panels lift the lower body, so you hold a flat position without kicking hard to stay there.

What neoprene is the Orca Apex Float V2 made from?
The Orca Apex Float V2 is Yamamoto neoprene throughout, with Yamamoto 40+ in the shoulders for stretch, 5 mm in the legs and 3 mm through the chest and back, plus High Elbow Panel technology in the arms.

What comes with the Orca Apex Float V2?
The Orca Apex Float V2 comes with fabric gloves, which help you pull the suit on without damaging the neoprene, and a mesh backpack to carry and store it.

Does the Orca Apex Float V2 restrict your shoulders?
The Orca Apex Float V2 keeps the shoulders free with Yamamoto 40+ neoprene, a reworked shoulder pattern and no printed shoulder graphics, while the buoyancy sits in the legs where it lifts you.

How do you look after a triathlon wetsuit?
Rinse an Orca triathlon wetsuit in plenty of fresh water after every swim, since salt and chlorine damage neoprene. Dry it out of direct sun and store it hung draped from the waist, so the shoulders carry no tension.