Orca’s New 2012 Wetsuits
Orca 2012 wetsuit line features the completely redesigned Equip and the new S4, both of which should help those new to triathlon or those on a budget to capitulate to the lure of open water swimming.
We should have these suits in for testing soon, but for now, we’ll have to make do with thr below shots of these sexy little numbers.
S4
Orca’s latest generation S-series speedsuit, the s4 has been completely re-designed with all new performance grade materials, setting a new benchmark for entry level open water swimming wetsuits. Building on the popularity of the orca S3, the S4 now offers full neoprene coverage, including premium scs coated 3-4mm yamamoto 39 cell neoprene across the full front of the wetsuit for hydrodynamics, flexibility, buoyancy and durability. The underarm and shoulder panels use a 2mm yamamoto 39 cell scs coated neoprene for increased range of motion and comfort. The back of the S4 is constructed from 3mm smooth skin neoprene, providing high levels of buoyancy and thermal protection. The silicone-print hydrostroke forearm catch panels aid increased power through the stroke, while speed transition panels on the calves make removing the wetsuit much easier. The new flexiseal neck is constructed from soft, supple 39 cell neoprene.
Equip
The all new orca equip re-shapes the landscape for those transitioning from pool swimming to the open water, or unfamiliar with swimming in a wetsuit. The equip has been designed to provide high levels of flexibility, performance and comfort, using 2-5mm panels of premium quality scs-coated yamamoto #39 cell neoprene throughout the full front of the wetsuit. The lightweight panels have been shaped to ensure a range of motion normally associated with intermediate and top level wetsuits. 3-5mm panels of smoothskin neoprene are used through the back for buoyancy, while there are speed transition panels that make the wetsuit easy to get on and off. The equip also features the hydrostroke forearm panel – a distinctive silicone print, which catches the water through the pull phase of the stroke, increasing power.
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Posted on Tuesday, February 21st, 2012 at 4:03 pm under Gear, News. You can subscribe to comments. Comments are closed.
