Best triathlon wetsuits for all budgets<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n

How tight should a triathlon wetsuit be?<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n

How to store a wetsuit<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>
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Meeting high standards<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Wetsuits are a crucial but expensive piece of gear. Designs aimed at triathletes range from budget buys at \u00a3100 to well over \u00a31,000. If you\u2019re shelling out it\u2019s important to know that you\u2019re getting a piece of equipment that meets high standards. <\/span><\/p>\n
For Orca, the main pillars of performance are elasticity and elongation, traction, thermal insulation, buoyancy, water absorption and hydrodynamics. The lab carries out specific tests for each category, including resistance to abrasion and water absorption. <\/span><\/p>\n
Researchers will be checking to see if water is getting inside the neoprene or using sensors to detect levels of thermal comfort. It\u2019s also where new materials are screened, tested and added to an already extensive database.<\/span><\/p>\n
Timeless style<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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While a snazzy wetsuit design might be pleasing to the eye, Orca says that its focus remains on the efficiency of the design, rather than just producing an aesthetically pleasing piece. <\/span><\/p>\n
The design team is part of \u201calmost the entire development process,\u201d says <\/span>Agurtzane Garc\u00eda, Wetsuit Designer<\/span>. \u201cWe sketch the silhouette of the product, create the patterns, choose the best combinations and materials \u2013 alongside the development team \u2013 and set the aesthetic line to be followed.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n
In line with Orca\u2019s aim to produce quality that lasts, Agurtzane and the team propose designs that \u201cavoid fast fashion, seeking timeless garments that can continue to be worn over time\u201d.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
Designed by triathletes, made for triathletes<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Once lab tests and initial designs are complete, Orca turns to its users, athletes and ambassadors for field tests, including the University of Valencia and California to gain, says Ander, \u201cnovel proposals in materials measurement\u201d.<\/span><\/p>\n
A stalwart tester of Orca wetsuits is German long-distance triathlete and Ironman World Champion 2014, Sebastian Kienle, who has been with the brand for nearly 10 years. <\/span><\/p>\n
\u201cIn the short term, I look at how the wetsuit feels in different water conditions (cold, salt water, swimming pool\u2026),\u201d explains Kienle. \u201cThen I do other tests that are a little more personal. I time myself in the pool while measuring my heart rate and lactate threshold, and it gives me an idea of how fast the suit is.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n
With feedback from its ambassadors in place, Orca then verifies the information with the lab tests. If it all adds up, the product moves forward, but Orca will raise the stop sign if a product doesn\u2019t come up to scratch: \u201cWe have had many designs that were not approved, simply because they did not meet our quality and performance standards,\u201d says Orca Marketing Manager Arrate Vidarte. <\/span><\/p>\n
\u201cIn this way, if any of the tests yield unsatisfactory results, a new prototype is redesigned, and the necessary tests are carried out again until everyone trusts the product.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n
So next time you pull on your favourite piece of neoprene, make sure it\u2019s one that\u2019s been researched, tested and approved to last the test of time.<\/span><\/p> <\/body><\/html>\n
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