Who has one? How do they work out? Cause I saw some dirty cheap on ebay.
I rented one to use in a race. It was solid. It fit me pretty well - slightly better than blueseventy, which has WICKED small feet holes. It preformed well - neck was pretty comfortable, too.
I have a 2008 3.8 model. Mine fits me like it was made for me. It fits so well that it only lets a little water in through the arm holes b/c I have skinny wrists. It can get pretty hot inside.
I have 2008 3.8 too, and I’m not satisfied with the fit. Being in between sizes, I went with the larger after reading some warnings of super tight fit. Should have gone with the smaller. It feels great out of the water (pretty tight), but once its wet the sleeves are too big for my dainty wrists and the torso gets pretty loose. I would try to sell it here, but I dont have enough posts. Very comfortable neck though. Seems well made.
One more comment. One of the seams split about a half inch in the leg so I called Orca/Orbea to see about warranty. They said, “Yeah, thats not supposed to happen. You’re gonna want to get some neoprene cement…” I glued it and it seems fine, but I expected more help than that.
okay thanks i might get a sleevless
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I have had an Orca sleeveless for about 5 years now. I love it! Warm enough for most races and easy to get into and out of.
Mine has held up very well.
I have had an Orca sleeveless for about 5 years now. I love it! Warm enough for most races and easy to get into and out of.
Mine has held up very well.
what is the brand?
It is an Orca Predator 2. Very happy with the neck, cut near the ankles, good comfort.
You probably know this but full sleeved wetsuits are significantly faster than sleeveless.
Do a search and you’ll find some threads discussing.
I have an Apex. LOVE it… I say that and it’s the only one I’ve ever swam in. It is super stretchy in the shoulders, and easy to get out of. That said - not as easy to get into. Tri suits are tight, they don’t let alot of water in and they do get kinda hot. Worth it though as you do swim much faster in one! If you find one cheap why not try it? If you don’t like it re-sell it.
I bought one of the dirt cheap orca speedsuits from ebay. It has worked very well for me. I don’t know how they compare to the more expensive models, but the speedsuit has worked well for me. If it’s the same seller, make sure the size is correct…no returns/exchanges when I bought mine.