A triathlon wetsuit serves two jobs: it keeps you warm enough to swim efficiently in open water, and it makes you faster by increasing buoyancy and reducing drag. The neoprene panels in a race wetsuit are mapped carefully — thicker panels on the hips and legs for float, thinner and more flexible panels across the shoulders for stroke mechanics. For most triathletes, a well-fitted wetsuit is the single biggest equipment upgrade available on the swim leg.
Orca and 2XU are the two dominant brands in this collection, each with a distinct approach. Orca’s lineup runs from the accessible 3.8 (a solid entry wetsuit for IRONMAN and open water racing) through the Alpha and Predator for progressively more performance. The 3.8 Enduro is built for the physical demands of longer open water races. 2XU offers the V:2 Velocity for performance-oriented triathletes and the X:2 Project X at the top of their range. Ironman’s Stealth LongJohn rounds out the selection for warmer water conditions where a full sleeve isn’t necessary.
For the full range at current pricing, browse men’s triathlon wetsuits and women’s triathlon wetsuits. The full triathlon accessories collection has everything else you need on race day.