Since your shoulders aren’t connected to your crotch like a one-piece wetsuit, you have more movement in your arms. And, you won’t have to worry if your torso is too long or short like you would for a one-piece wetsuit. Opting for an open-water specific swimming wetsuit will ensure you don't overheat and will make getting in those strokes easier. The design team created the wetsuit so that it won’t limit your stroke with its lightweight zipper. This custom-made zipper is more flexible and makes it easy to transition to the bike. Features

For the XTERRA Volt, the company sought to provide a better range of motion-though they did not have to unduly sacrifice the fit. With a sleeveless design and a low-profile collar, this wetsuit provides the greatest unrestricted range of motion in the men’s category. Even better, this wetsuit uses GBS seams to keep everything in place. Layers While the Zoot Wahine 1 has a wide variety of different panel types for different purposes-like most of the more reputable wetsuits-it also features panels that do not necessarily enhance your performance during the race but instead are meant to provide a more comfortable and secure fit. Specifically, this is one of the few wetsuits we reviewed which actually includes panels that are ergonomically designed to allow the Zoot Wahine 1 to fit a woman the way it should without overly compressing the chest. That said, it also features AQUAlift panels to increase your buoyancy, so you will consistently remain at the proper level. Speed Overall, I’d recommend this wetsuit to veteran triathletes and those who need a lot of flexibility in their wetsuits. The wetsuit also has new buoyancy compared to its earlier models, which may help you in the swim. Panellists did report a strange smell when the suit was wet, and the sizing proved hit and miss – make sure you take your measurement before you buy – but those were our only gripes. All in all, an excellent choice for breaststroke aficionados.De Soto sells the top and bottoms separately so you’ll be sure to find the right fit no matter what. The results have been fairly impressive, though it definitely means that the TYR company is not specialized in triathlon wetsuits. That is part of what makes it so surprising that it has captured our editor’s choice-and did so fairly easily. Speed The ATHLEX line turns energy into momentum. Watch yourself improve every day and see you body and mind get stronger with each stroke. Athlex is the perfect range for those looking to chart their own path.

What makes this an entry-level wetsuit is the extra buoyant materials. This might be helpful if you really struggle to keep yourself in a horizontal position. You can complete the swim without completely tiring yourself out from not only swimming but dodging other people and objects in the water. The wetsuit bottoms have enough buoyancy to float your hips without compromising your natural hip rotation and stroke.The point of this particular wetsuit is not to compete with other traditional wetsuits but to instead fill a niche that they simply cannot. Specifically, this wetsuit was designed to be worn by triathletes who are competing in a race that features warmer water. Aside from the fact that this wetsuit does not feature the insulation of a traditional wetsuit, it also has a sleeveless design. On top of the sleeveless design, this wetsuit is not made out of neoprene or spandex like most of its competitors. Instead, this wetsuit features Italian woven fabrics that provide the perfect balance of compression and flexibility. Construction An SCS coating limits friction, boosting hydrodynamic performance for an effortless feel. By providing additional float, this wetsuit helps build technique and speed, keeping the wearer stable in the water. The wetsuit has, Arms Up and RS2 technologies to keep you buoyant in the water without disrupting your stroke’s natural body/hip rotation and arm stroke.

I recommend this wetsuit to any beginner triathlete who needs more swim practice. You can be sure that the wetsuit will put you in the correct swimming position so you won’t struggle through the first third of the triathlon. Performance will be compromised if a wetsuit is too restrictive, especially in the shoulders, torso or throat.

Speaking of panels, this wetsuit has a fair number of impressive ones as well. For instance, this is one of the few wetsuits that we saw which features a single shoulder panel. This is important because it provides the wearer a more stable fit as well as a greater range of motion considering it does not have seams. XTERRA is certainly not the most popular or well-known brand on our list, but they are respected-even though they are also one of the youngest companies that we reviewed. TYR designed its wetsuit to reduce drag and increase speed and its entry-level one is ideal if you’re trying to improve your stroke. I recommend this wetsuit if you consider yourself “odd shaped” and have a hard time finding the right fit in a one-piece wetsuit.

High water retention to help keep you warm in even the coldest temperatures you may train and race in.

Flexibility and comfort is achieved by using thinner more flexible neoprene in strategically designated areas of the suit. Scotland & NI - We cannot provide next day delivery for some areas of Scotland And Northern Ireland, our courier service will instead offer a 2 day service, please inquire to find out more about your postcode. The best way to store a wetsuit is to hang it draped over a hanger from its waist, so that the most delicate areas such as the shoulders and arms do not have any kind of tension on them. A triathlon wetsuit will keep you warm in the cold water swimming. There are, however, certain rules you must adhere to if the water temperature isn’t cold enough some triathlon events will not allow wetsuits.