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Orca S3 Wetsuit (Wetsuits)

Orca S3 Wetsuit
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Orca S3 Wetsuit

The all new Orca S3 builds on the success of the popular benchmark setting, entry level S1 and S2 wetsuits. Those taking their first steps with wetsuit swimming now benefit from features and materials previously only seen in intermediate level wetsuits.   read more


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We cannot offer a refund/replacement on suits where fingers/toes have damaged the neoprene. To ensure the longevity of the S3 Wetsuit we recommend using latex gloves for ease of pulling up the suit.
Sizing advice: When choosing your Orca wetsuit size, find your weight range first on the chart and then check your height as a guide. It is most important to make sure the size you choose is in your weight range as a few cm’s longer or shorter in the leg or arm is not as important as that the suit fits you right in the body. Orca wetsuits are designed to be fitting outside of the water as the neoprene will expand slightly in the water. However you should never feel like the wetsuit is restricting your breathing and/or stroke.
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Top Features of the Orca S3 Wetsuit

  • Excellent levels of buoyancy, flexibility and thermal protection.
  • Generous fit and comfort.
The all new Orca S3 builds on the success of the popular benchmark setting, entry level S1 and S2 wetsuits. Those taking their first steps with wetsuit swimming now benefit from features and materials previously only seen in intermediate level wetsuits.

Dipping your toes into the proverbial ocean of open water swimming? The Orca S3 is the first step to speed for those just starting out in triathlon who don’t want to commit just yet to all the latest, top of the range kit, but do want a taste of performance, buoyancy and flexibility.
The S3 benefits from full Smoothskin neoprene coverage over the shoulder area, with the new 2mm QuadStretch shoulder panel. Another new addition to Orca’s entry level wetsuit is the HydroStroke forearm panel, which uses a silicone print to increase power in the catch phase of the stroke. The Flexiseal neck has also been revised, and is constructed from a new more comfortable neoprene. Constructed from a durable, flexible smoothskin, water-resistant neoprene, the S3 provides excellent buoyancy and thermal protection.
The 5mm HydroLift body panels on the front and back will help with body position in the water, while the 2mm QuadraFlex underarm panel and QuadStretch shoulder panel help provide an excellent range of motion.

Orca S3 Wetsuit


For further information on the Orca S3 Wetsuit click here
We cannot offer a refund/replacement on suits where fingers/toes have damaged the neoprene. To ensure the longevity of the S3 Wetsuit we recommend using latex gloves for ease of pulling up the suit.
Sizing advice: When choosing your Orca wetsuit size, find your weight range first on the chart and then check your height as a guide. It is most important to make sure the size you choose is in your weight range as a few cm’s longer or shorter in the leg or arm is not as important as that the suit fits you right in the body. Orca wetsuits are designed to be fitting outside of the water as the neoprene will expand slightly in the water. However you should never feel like the wetsuit is restricting your breathing and/or stroke.

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Sizing Guide For Orca Men's Wetsuits
Size 4 5 6 MT 7 8 9 10 11
Chest cm 85-91 90-95 95-99 95-99 98-104 104-108 108-113 114-124 123-134
Inches 33-36 35-37 37-39 37-39 38-41 41-43 43-44 45-49 49-53
Height cm 157-170 162-172 167-175 177-190 173-185 180-188 185-193 190-196 193-200
Feet Inches 5'2"-5'7" 5'4"-5'8" 5'6"-5'9" 5'10"-6'2" 5'8"-6'1" 5'11"-6'2" 6'1"-6'4" 6'3"-6'5" 6'4"-6'6"
Weight kg 56-61 61-66 67-74 68-76 75-82 82-89 89-97 98-109 107+
Lbs 121-134 134-145 147-162 149-167 165-180 180-196 196-213 215-233 235+
Body Type Extra Small-Small Small Medium Medium-Tall Medium-Large Large-Tall Large-Broad Chest Extra Large-Broad Chest Extra Extra Large-Broad Chest
Sizing Guide For Orca Women's Wetsuits
Size XS S M L
Bust cm 78-83 83-89 89-94 94-99
Inches 31-33 33-35 35-37 37-39
Height cm 144-160 157-167 165-177 170-185
Feet Inches 4'9"-5'3" 5'2"-5'6" 5'5"-5'10" 5'7"-6'1"
Weight kg 46-53 54-61 60-67 66-74
Lbs 101-116 118-134 132-147 145-163
Body Type Extra Small-Small Small-Medium Medium Large

About Wetsuits

Modern triathlon wetsuits were invented by Dan Empfield in 1987 and are customized to the needs of triathletes, they generally incorporate the following key features which differentiates them from a normal wetsuit. 1, Thinner and/or more pliable rubber near the shoulders. 2, Long zippers to facilitate quick removal during transition. In addition, tri wetsuits have a very smooth, but often fragile, surface. This slick surface helps to reduce water friction and allows a faster swim. Another advantage of a tri wetsuit is the added buoyancy that the wetsuit provides, this can provide triathletes with a considerable speed and energy saving advantage over swimming without a suit.

About the Orca brand

Whilst working as a swim coach, and from his first hand experience in competing in triathlon, Scott Unsworth realised that the wetsuits used at the time were completely inadequate for swimming. In 1992 Scott started up a company called Performance Speedsuits Ltd, based out of his parent's house in Auckland, New Zealand. He began to develop his "Speedsuits", which featured greater flexibility and buoyancy than other existing wetsuits. The business started with Scott selling his Speedsuits from the back of his car at swim meets and triathlon events. The Speedsuits quickly gained a following amongst athletes and the business started to grow. Scott was taking his first steps towards introducing what would become Orca, to the world. A young New Zealand triathlete named Hamish Carter became one of the first athletes to sign up with the company that is now Orca. Over the next 13 years Hamish Carter went on to become one of the best known triathletes in the world - culminating in a gold medal at the 2004 Olympics in Athens.
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