Open water wetsuits are made specifically for swimmers and triathletes with a lot of the suits having extra performance features packed in providing added buoyancy compression and flexibility to help you to swim faster.
Most comfortable wetsuit for swimming.
It should go without saying that your wetsuit needs to be comfortable.
Wetsuits designed for open water swimming are vastly different from traditional surfing or diving wetsuits.
Swimming in open water can be challenging enough as it without a poorly fitted wetsuit literally dragging you back.
4 tips for choosing a wetsuit.
The lotic is billed as alpkit s best all round wetsuit for swimming in open water and aimed at both experienced open water swimmers and those newly transitioning from the pool.
Made of stretchy 3 2mm neoprene the reactor 3 2mm wetsuit will form to your body allowing for a comfortable and flexible fit while the flatseam construction will help with chafing that some.
This wetsuit was specifically designed for swimming under harsh weather conditions and in chilly water.
Our top pick the o neill psycho tech wetsuit line is best for most people s wetsuit needs with its water resistant neoprene material top notch stitching and comfortable fit.
Orca swimrun core mens one piece wetsuit.
Made of thick and dense neoprene 5 mm on the body and 4 mm under the arms it will make you feel comfortable and warm even in winter.
Each wetsuit manufacturer has their own standard sizing for wetsuits which may vary between companies.
A wetsuit that is too snug will make it hard to swim properly.
There are some definite pros to the two piece concept including the most comfortable neckline of any wetsuit because the zipper does not go the full length of the pullover top.
The first entry on our list of the best full body wetsuits comes from one of the most well known and possibly one of the best wetsuit brands o neill.
Best wetsuits for swimming.
Orca is a genuinely well regarded brand on our rundown and furthermore has the benefit of gaining practical experience in marathon hardware so you can believe that the brand comprehends what it is doing.
The lotic is the second most economical full wetsuit we tested lomo prime being the cheapest.
Your wetsuit should fit comfortable against your skin without restricting arm leg or body movements but snug enough that water can t easily get in.
There is also more freedom for the swim stroke in the shoulders and side body because the top is not connected to the lower half.