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Orca Athlex Float V2 Men's High-Buoyancy Triathlon Wetsuit

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Description

The Orca Athlex Float V2 Men's is a high-buoyancy triathlon wetsuit for swimmers whose legs sit low in the water. Its legs are 4.5 mm Yamamoto 38+ neoprene to raise the hips and thighs, and thinner, high-stretch panels over the shoulders, arms and back leave the stroke free. It has a back zip and an SCS outer coating.

Who it's for

Swimmers whose hips drop, and who end up kicking hard only to hold a flat line. Float is Orca's maximum-buoyancy option, aimed at swimmers newer to triathlon or less comfortable in the water, and the Athlex Float V2 is that idea in Orca's Athlex range.

Swimmers who already ride high in the water and want freedom over lift have the Athlex Flex, built for them, with the Athlex Flow between the two.

Key features

  • 4.5 mm Yamamoto 38+ neoprene through the legs - the thickness is concentrated in the legs, where lift matters, instead of spread evenly over the whole suit.
  • Thinner, high-stretch Yamamoto 39 panels over the shoulders, arms and back. This version drops the shoulder graphics, so no print stiffens the panel the stroke works hardest.
  • SCS surface coating on the outside to reduce water friction; the beading in the close-up photo shows it at work.
  • Infinity Skin 2 lining against the skin, HydroLite to help it come off quickly in transition, and a YKK10 back zip with a long pull cord.
  • Fabric gloves included - wear them to pull the suit on, so fingernails cannot cut the neoprene.

How it compares

Orca's Athlex line splits by how much help you need staying flat. If your legs sink, pick the Float: it gives the most lift of the three. The Flow keeps buoyancy in the legs with a more flexible upper body, and the Flex puts flexibility first for swimmers with sound technique. All three use Yamamoto neoprene; Apex is the tier above Athlex.

Looking after it

Rinse the suit in plenty of fresh water after every swim, since salt and pool chlorine both damage neoprene. A little pH-neutral soap is fine, rinsed out afterwards. Air dry it outside or somewhere ventilated, out of direct sunlight, and store it draped from the waist.

Specifications
  • Material
    95% neoprene, 5% polyamide (Yamamoto neoprene)
  • Thickness
    4.5 mm Yamamoto 38+ in the legs; thinner panels in the upper body
  • Zipper Location
    Back (YKK10)
  • 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 38+ legs, Yamamoto 39 upper body, SCS coating
  • Inner Shell Material
    Infinity Skin 2 lining, HydroLite

Sizing Guide

Additional Information
  • Legs: 4.5 mm Yamamoto 38+
  • Upper body: Yamamoto 39, low thickness
  • Buoyancy: high
  • Composition: 95% neoprene, 5% polyamide
  • Coating: SCS
  • Lining: Infinity Skin 2, HydroLite
  • Zip: back, YKK10
  • Included: fabric gloves

FAQ's

Does the Orca Athlex Float V2 zip at the front or the back?
The Orca Athlex Float V2 is a back-zip wetsuit. A YKK10 zip runs down the spine with a long pull cord at the neck, so you can reach it yourself once the suit is on.

Should I choose the Athlex Float or the Athlex Flow?
Choose the Orca Athlex Float V2 if your legs sink and you want as much lift as possible: Float is Orca's maximum-buoyancy option. The Athlex Flow keeps buoyancy in the legs but pairs it with a more flexible upper body, for swimmers who need some help rather than a lot.

How thick is the neoprene on the Athlex Float V2?
The Orca Athlex Float V2 uses 4.5 mm Yamamoto 38+ neoprene through the legs, which is where the buoyancy is concentrated. The shoulders, arms and back use thinner, highly elastic Yamamoto 39 panels so the stroke is not restricted.

What is the Orca Athlex Float V2 made of?
The Orca Athlex Float V2 is 95% neoprene and 5% polyamide: Yamamoto 38+ in the legs, Yamamoto 39 in the upper body, an SCS outer coating and an Infinity Skin 2 lining.

How should I wash and store an Orca wetsuit?
Rinse the Orca Athlex Float V2 with plenty of fresh water after every use, with a small amount of pH-neutral soap if needed, then rinse the soap out. Air dry it outside or in a ventilated room, away from direct sunlight, and store it draped from the waist.

Do the Athlex Float V2 wetsuits come with gloves?
Yes. A pair of fabric gloves comes with the Orca Athlex Float V2. You wear them while pulling the suit on so that fingernails cannot tear the neoprene.

Is the Orca Athlex Float V2 good for beginners?
Yes. Orca aim their Float suits at swimmers new to triathlon or less comfortable in the water, and the Athlex Float V2's 4.5 mm legs give the most lift in the Athlex range for holding a flat position.