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Orca Apex Flow V2 Men's Triathlon Wetsuit

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Description

The Orca Apex Flow V2 is the balanced suit in Orca's premium triathlon range, with Yamamoto 44+ in the shoulders and 0.88 Free in the arms. It puts buoyancy in the lower body, where the legs need it, and elasticity through the upper body, for swimmers with good technique who want extra support holding position.

Who it's for

Competent triathletes who are not fighting their legs but are not effortless either: the middle of Orca's range, combining Flex freedom up top with Float lift below.

If 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.

Buoyancy and flexibility

Yamamoto 44+ is the headline: the most flexible material Orca use, in the shoulders, so the suit moves with the stroke rather than resisting it. The arms use 0.88 Free, Yamamoto's most elastic material, made for Orca.

The buoyancy sits low, with Aerodome 2 and Exo-Lift construction in the lower body to support the hips and legs. That balance - lift below, freedom above - is what 'Flow' means in Orca's naming.

Getting the size right

Orca size on height, weight and chest together.

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 Flow 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. Store it draped from the waist and never on a hanger by the shoulders: Orca single out the Apex Flow's very flexible shoulders as the ones a hanger stretches out over time.

Specifications
  • Material
    Yamamoto 44 neoprene
  • Type
    Triathlon wetsuit, full sleeve
  • 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: 44+ shoulders, 0.88 Free arms, SCS coating

Sizing Guide

Additional Information
  • Shoulders: Yamamoto 44+
  • Arms: 0.88 Free
  • Buoyancy: Aerodome 2 and Exo-Lift in the lower body
  • Coating: SCS
  • Included: fabric gloves and a mesh backpack
  • Storage: never hang by the shoulders

FAQ's

What is the difference between Apex Float and Apex Flow?
Buoyancy. The Orca Apex Float is the maximum-buoyancy suit, for swimmers whose legs drag. The Apex Flow puts buoyancy in the legs and lower body and keeps the upper body as free as the Flex. Choose Float if your legs sink badly, Flow for support without losing stretch.

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.

What is Yamamoto 44+ neoprene?
Yamamoto 44+ is the most flexible material Orca use, needing far less force to stretch than conventional neoprene. The Orca Apex Flow V2 uses it in the shoulders, where stretch matters most for the stroke.

Where is the buoyancy in the Orca Apex Flow V2?
The Orca Apex Flow V2 keeps its buoyancy low: Aerodome 2 and Exo-Lift construction in the lower body support the hips and legs, while the shoulders and arms stay thin and elastic.

What comes with the Orca Apex Flow V2?
The Orca Apex Flow 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.

How do you look after the Orca Apex Flow V2?
Rinse the Orca Apex Flow V2 in plenty of fresh water after every swim and dry it out of direct sun. Store it draped from the waist, never on a hanger by the shoulders: a hanger degrades the elasticity of its very flexible shoulders over time.