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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, 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.

Who it's for

Competent 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.

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: 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.

That 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.

Water temperature range

Orca do not publish a water temperature range for this suit, and Oz Backcountry will not invent one — in open water that is a safety claim, not a marketing detail.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.

Getting the size right

Orca 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.

It 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.

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 — the most buoyant. For swimmers whose legs drag, which is most people who came to swimming from running or riding.
  • Flow — the middle. Buoyancy where you need it, elasticity everywhere else.
  • Flex — the least buoyant and the most flexible. For swimmers who already sit flat and want the suit to stay out of the way.

Apex 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.

Looking after neoprene

Rinse 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. Never wring it, and never leave it in a hot car.

Specifications
  • Material
    Yamamoto 44 neoprene
  • Type
    Triathlon wetsuit, full sleeve
  • 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.

Sizing Guide

Additional Information
  • Buoyancy without restriction
    If you have a good stroke technique but need extra support and buoyancy to maintain the correct position in the water, the Apex Flow V2 is your wetsuit. The combination of technologies with maximum elasticity, like Yamamoto 44+ and 0.88 Free technology in the arms, allows you to swim without restrictions. Plus, the new innovative patterning in the shoulders offers you even more freedom, resulting in a swimming experience like no other.
  • Maximum speed
    Elasticity, buoyancy, and hydrodynamics combine to provide you with the most technologically advanced wetsuit in our triathlon range.
  • Posture correction
    A good position in the water improves your hydrodynamics, helping you save seconds during the swim stage. To provide you with that extra buoyancy, we’ve incorporated Exo-Lift and Aerodrome technologies into the wetsuit’s lower torso. With the Apex Flow V2, no triathlon race will be too much for you.
  • Fast stroke
    The high degree of elasticity in the shoulders, arms, and back areas, combined with the materials’ quick recovery, allows you to carry out your stroke naturally, without restriction, so that you can perform at your best during your competitions. It’s not easy to improve this product significantly, but at Orca, we’ve sought to improve even the smallest of details, for example, we’ve removed the graphics on the shoulders to provide even greater elasticity.
  • Quick transition
    The use of highly hydrophobic materials allows you to take your suit off quickly, saving you seconds during the transition of your next triathlon competition.

FAQ's

What is the difference between Apex Float and Apex Flow?
Buoyancy. Float is the most buoyant suit Orca make, for swimmers whose legs drag. Flow is moderate, supporting the hips without lifting you out of position. Choose Float if your legs sink, Flow if they do not.

Which Orca wetsuit should I buy?
Pick on how you sit in the water. Float is most buoyant, Flex least, Flow between. Apex is the premium tier and Athlex the tier below, with the same three options in each.

What is Yamamoto 44 neoprene?
Yamamoto is Japanese limestone-based neoprene, and the number indicates the grade. 44 is a high-stretch grade, used so the suit moves with the stroke rather than resisting it at the shoulders.

How should an Orca wetsuit fit?
Tight enough to feel awkward when dry. Neoprene loosens in water, and a suit that feels comfortable on land will flush water through it. Size on height, weight and chest together.

How do you look after a triathlon wetsuit?
Rinse in fresh water after every swim and dry in the shade, since UV destroys neoprene faster than use does. Hang it folded at the waist rather than by the shoulders, and never wring it.