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Orca Vitalis TRN Women's Openwater Wetsuit

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Description

The Vitalis TRN is Orca's women's open water training wetsuit, and the one most people start in. Built for daily swimming and triathlon training rather than race day, with enough flexibility to swim in it several times a week.

Who it's for

The suit you actually train in. TRN is built for volume - the squad swims, the weekday mornings, the long steady sessions where a race suit is overkill and you just want something comfortable that goes on fast.

Keep your race suit for racing and put the hours into this one. It is the cheapest way to make a good wetsuit last.

Buoyancy and flexibility

Comfort over long swims is the priority, with elastic panels that let your shoulders work session after session. Buoyancy is even rather than weighted, so it suits swimmers whose position is already reasonable.

Getting the size right

This is the decision that makes or breaks a wetsuit, so take your time over it.

Size on body weight: XS is 46-54 kg, S is 54-61 kg, M is 60-67 kg, L is 66-74 kg and XL is 73-79 kg.

Snug everywhere is the target, with no slack pockets at the lower back or behind the knees. Getting into it on dry land should be a wrestle - that is what correct feels like, and it lets go the moment you start swimming. Between two sizes, take the smaller one: neoprene gives with wear, and a suit that starts loose flushes water through, which is what makes you cold rather than the water itself.

Looking after neoprene

Rinse it in fresh water after every swim - salt and chlorine both attack neoprene, and neither forgives being left on. Dry it in the shade or somewhere airy inside. Never in the sun: UV is what turns good neoprene hard and brittle, and one Australian summer on a fence will do it.

Hang it over something wide or fold it loosely, and never wring it out.

Water temperature range

As a guide, comfortable from about 16°C up, which covers most Australian open water from spring through autumn and every squad session in between.

For colder mornings, a neoprene cap under your race cap buys you far more time than you would expect - your head is where the heat goes once the rest of you is covered.

Specifications
  • Type
    Openwater training wetsuit
  • Thickness
    3 mm
  • Weight
    XS: 46-54kg, S: 54-61kg, M: 60-67kg, L: 66-74kg, XL: 73-79kg
  • 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.

    Storage
    Storing your wetsuit properl
  • Chest
    XS: 78-83cm, S: 83-89cm, M: 89-94cm, L: 94-99cm, XL: 99-104cm
  • Length
    400 mm
  • Height
    XS: 144-160cm, S: 157-167cm, M: 165-177cm, L: 170-185cm, XL: 177-189cm
  • Width
    300 mm
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Additional Information
  • Flexibility
    The highly elastic materials used in this wetsuit will provide you with more flexibility in all phases of the swim stroke, so you can enjoy total freedom of movement during your open water swimming sessions.
  • Comfort
    The 3 mm-thick neoprene in the torso and legs will provide you with the comfort you need so that your adventures at sea last longer without you worrying about low temperatures.
  • Neutral Buoyancy
    The 3 mm panels will allow you to maintain a neutral buoyancy, improving your position and allowing you to move through the water quickly.
  • Composition:
    Neoprene : 95 %, Polyamide (Nylon) : 5 %

FAQ's

I have had a look at your wetsuit size chart but only fit the chest and weight measurements in my chosen size. I am too tall for this size, what should I do?
The most important thing to consider when fitting a wetsuit is that the suit fits correctly on your torso (shoulder to crotch). So, if you are too tall to fit into the corresponding height measurements for your weight and chest size, but you either know that you have a long or short legs or arms, then don’t worry, your core will be warm and the suit will fit you. It may be worth try some swim booties when the temperature starts to drop.

I have had a look at your wetsuit size chart but only fit in the height and weight measurement’s, but my chest is too broad/big, what should I do?
When it comes to being too broad for our size chart (but only a little bit), the best thing to do is to go for a more flexible wetsuit which accommodates your chest or shoulders better. Unfortunately, this does tend to mean spending a bit more, but a correct fitting wetsuit makes a world of difference.

I have had a look at your wetsuit size chart but only fit in the chest and height measurements, my weight is below the minimum for that sized suit, what should I do?
If you are just a bit below the minimum sizing and you are looking at an intermediate suit or above (Sonar or above) then you should be ok and these wetsuit models are cut to be a more ‘athletic’ fit than the entry level suits. If you are substantially below the weight require and near the lower limit of the height and chest size, it may be worth trying a size down in one of the more flexible wetsuits.

What is TRN built for?
Training volume - squad sessions and long steady swims, so your race suit stays fresh for race day.

What water temperature is it good for?
As a guide, comfortable from about 16°C up, which covers most Australian open water across the season.

Can I race in it?
Yes. It is a full open-water wetsuit, built for comfort over hours rather than for shaving seconds.

What size am I?
Size on body weight: XS is 46-54 kg, S is 54-61 kg, M is 60-67 kg, L is 66-74 kg and XL is 73-79 kg.

How should it fit?
Snug all over and a wrestle to get on. Any slack at the lower back or behind the knees means you want the size down.

How do I make it last?
Fresh water rinse every session, dry in the shade, store it over a wide hanger.