I would like to buy a new wetsuit and am having a hard time making a decision on what to buy. I am an average swimmer, having done many triathlons over the past 12 years (including 4 IMs and 4 half IMs, in addition to other sprint/Olympic races). I am fairly confident in the water, but my body position and swimming ability still need some improvement. I can do an IM swim in about 1:30, and am fairly slow compared to others in my age group.
I like orca suits- I had one many years ago and really liked it (they don't make that model anymore). Here is what I am considering. Opinions/advice?
1. Orca sonar. Tried one and it felt good overall except it was way too tight in the neck. Also hate the green design. On sale for around $230 now, so a good deal.
2. Orca alpha. Looks great but heard it was designed for experienced swimmers with natural swimming ability (which I am not!). I also heard it is very thin in the shoulders which makes me think it may not wear well. Would this suit be good for an intermediate swimmer like me? Also on sale now for great price of around $350.
3. Orca 3.8. Looks like it may be a good option. Hate the orange design though! Also very expensive- not currently on sale. Around $600.
4. Orca equip. Looks like it may be a possibility, but entry level according to the reviews. But why? What makes this suit entry level, and do those features really matter? Any big differences between this and their other suits? The price is right... on sale now for $150!
I like orca suits- I had one many years ago and really liked it (they don't make that model anymore). Here is what I am considering. Opinions/advice?
1. Orca sonar. Tried one and it felt good overall except it was way too tight in the neck. Also hate the green design. On sale for around $230 now, so a good deal.
2. Orca alpha. Looks great but heard it was designed for experienced swimmers with natural swimming ability (which I am not!). I also heard it is very thin in the shoulders which makes me think it may not wear well. Would this suit be good for an intermediate swimmer like me? Also on sale now for great price of around $350.
3. Orca 3.8. Looks like it may be a good option. Hate the orange design though! Also very expensive- not currently on sale. Around $600.
4. Orca equip. Looks like it may be a possibility, but entry level according to the reviews. But why? What makes this suit entry level, and do those features really matter? Any big differences between this and their other suits? The price is right... on sale now for $150!