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Orca

Vitalis Light Sleeveless Womens Wetsuit

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Description

The Orca Vitalis Light Sleeveless is a women's open water wetsuit with the arms left off. You get neoprene through the torso and legs for lift and a bit of warmth, and nothing at all across the shoulders. It replaces the Openwater RS1 Sleeveless in Orca's range.

Who it's for

Women who swim in open water when the water is mild and who want their stroke left alone. Think a Noosa main beach lap in spring, a summer ocean swim series, or a warm-water triathlon where a full suit would cook you by the first buoy. It also suits swimmers who find sleeved suits tight across the shoulders.

Buoyancy and flexibility

Orca grades the neoprene thickness around the suit, up to 4.5 mm in the legs. That thicker lower half lifts your hips and legs towards the surface, so you hold a flatter line with less kick.

  • Yamamoto 38 neoprene with an Infinity Skin 2 lining and a Smoothskin outer finish, a stretchy combination that moves with you through the catch and recovery.
  • Women-specific pattern, so the panels sit where they are meant to and stretch the way they are meant to.
  • Laser-cut collar with a soft Hydrolite lining that seals at the neck and keeps chafing down.
  • YKK-10 zip, a heavy-duty zip that holds up to seasons of salt water.
  • Fabric gloves are included for pulling the suit on without nicking the neoprene.

Getting the size right

Start with your weight and height, then check your chest.

  • XS: 46–54 kg, 144–160 cm, chest 78–83 cm
  • S: 54–61 kg, 157–167 cm, chest 83–89 cm
  • M: 60–67 kg, 165–177 cm, chest 89–94 cm
  • L: 66–74 kg, 170–185 cm, chest 94–99 cm
  • XL: 73–79 kg, 177–189 cm, chest 99–104 cm

Dry, on land, the suit should feel snug all over with no loose folds at the lower back or around the armholes. It eases once you are in the water. With a sleeveless suit the armhole seal is the spot to check: it should sit flat against you so water is not scooped in with each stroke.

Water temperature range

The Vitalis Light Sleeveless is our warm-water pick. It is the suit for Queensland and northern New South Wales through most of the year, and for the southern states through summer, when you want lift and a covered torso and would overheat in sleeves. For cold winter water further south, we'd point you to a full-sleeve thermal suit from the same Vitalis family.

Looking after neoprene

Rinse the suit in plenty of fresh water after every swim, salt or pool. A little pH-neutral soap is fine if you rinse it out. Dry it in the shade or somewhere airy indoors, then store it folded over a hanger at the waist. Do not hang it by the shoulders, and keep your fingernails away from the smooth outer skin when you pull it on.

Specifications
  • Material
    95 % neoprene, 5 % polyamide (nylon)
  • Thickness
    Up to 4.5 mm in the legs
  • Weight
    XS: 46-54 kg, S: 54-61 kg, M: 60-67 kg, L: 66-74 kg, XL: 73-79 kg
  • Chest
    XS: 78-83 cm, S: 83-89 cm, M: 89-94 cm, L: 94-99 cm, XL: 99-104 cm
  • Outer Shell Material
    Yamamoto 38 neoprene with Smoothskin finish
  • Length
    200 mm
  • Size Range
    XS, S, M, L, XL
  • Height
    XS: 144-160 cm, S: 157-167 cm, M: 165-177 cm, L: 170-185 cm, XL: 177-189 cm
  • Width
    200 mm
  • Inner Shell Material
    Infinity Skin 2 lining
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Sizing Guide

Additional Information
  • Sleeveless women's open water swimming wetsuit
  • Arms and shoulders left free for an unrestricted stroke
  • Graded neoprene thickness, up to 4.5 mm in the legs for lower-body buoyancy
  • Yamamoto 38 neoprene with Infinity Skin 2 lining and Smoothskin finish
  • Women-specific V FIT pattern
  • Laser-cut collar with Hydrolite lining to seal at the neck and limit chafing
  • YKK-10 zip
  • Fabric gloves included for putting the suit on

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.

Why choose a sleeveless wetsuit like the Orca Vitalis Light?
The Orca Vitalis Light Sleeveless leaves your shoulders and arms completely free, so your stroke feels the way it does in swimmers. You still get neoprene through the torso and legs, which keeps your core covered and lifts your hips.

Does the Orca Vitalis Light Sleeveless wetsuit help you float?
Yes. The Orca Vitalis Light Sleeveless uses neoprene of different thicknesses around the body, up to 4.5 mm in the legs. The thicker lower half is there for buoyancy, lifting your legs and hips so you swim flatter.

What size Orca Vitalis Light Sleeveless should I get?
Size the Orca Vitalis Light Sleeveless on weight and height first. XS is 46 to 54 kg, S is 54 to 61 kg, M is 60 to 67 kg, L is 66 to 74 kg and XL is 73 to 79 kg. Then check the chest measurement.

What if I am too tall for my size in the Orca Vitalis Light Sleeveless?
Fit the Orca Vitalis Light Sleeveless to your torso first. If your weight and chest match a size and your height runs over, the suit will sit a little higher on the calf, which does no harm in a swimming wetsuit.

Is the Orca Vitalis Light Sleeveless a triathlon wetsuit?
The Orca Vitalis Light Sleeveless is from Orca's open water range, built for ocean and lake swimming. Plenty of swimmers race warm-water triathlons in a sleeveless suit because it comes off fast and leaves the shoulders free.

How do I look after the Orca Vitalis Light Sleeveless wetsuit?
Rinse the Orca Vitalis Light Sleeveless in fresh water after every swim and dry it in the shade. Store it folded over a hanger at the waist, never hung by the shoulders, and use the included fabric gloves when you put it on.

What comes with the Orca Vitalis Light Sleeveless wetsuit?
The Orca Vitalis Light Sleeveless comes with a pair of fabric gloves. Wear them when you pull the suit on, so your fingernails do not cut into the smooth neoprene surface, which is the most common way a swimming wetsuit gets damaged.