Review: Huub Aegis wetsuit
Huub have done it again. A highly recommended entry-level wetsuit
Wetsuits
Review: Mako Xtreme wetsuit
Very flexible, comfortable suit that performs to a high level, featuring a reverse top-down zipper and great buoyancy
Review: Speedo Comp wetsuit
A no-frills suit, but a solid performer that’s supple and comfortable
Review: Mako X-Perience wetsuit
A great value entry-level suit that punches above its weight
Review: Zone3 Vanquish wetsuit
Supple and comfy high-end wetsuit with useful performance features
Aropec wetsuits
Taiwanese brand shows off two tri-specific suits for 2014, the Reindeer and the Cheetah
How much buoyancy does your triathlon wetsuit need?
Your swimming style will dictate the thickness of your choice of suit, says Andy Blow
Xterra Vendetta wetsuit
New suit features two layers of neoprene, triple-layered seams and X-Flex liner throughout
Aquaman Art
Aquaman has been around since the very beginnings of triathlon in the early 1980s, and holds a substantial share of the wetsuit market in France and the USA. Due to issues around distribution and pricing, they’ve been conspicuously absent from the UK market for a while but are now back for 2011/12 with a new […]
Speedo Triathlete Thin-Pro
The Thin-Pro is a 1mm ultra-light wetsuit from Speedo, designed to give ultimate freedom of movement. The upside of making the whole suit from 1mm neoprene is that it’s ultra flexible, easy to slip on and off, and packs down to a tiny size. The downside is that it’s nothing like as warm as a […]
Sailfish Furious
The Sailfish Furious – recently approved by FINA – is a ‘speedsuit’ designed to be worn over your tri-suit in a non-wetsuit race. The idea behind the technology is that it helps you gain a speed advantage over the standard suit by trapping air, which increases your buoyancy and reduces drag through the water. As […]
Zone 3 Vanquish
Founded by elite triathlete James Lock, Zone 3 is a new British-owned tri-specific brand. Current products include wetsuits and racesuits with further specialist-designed clothing promised for 2010. The Vanquish is packed with the latest technology, from the 2mm neoprene shoulder panel that stretches from elbow to elbow – so flexible that it’s easy to forget […]
Zoot Women’s TRIfit Racesuit
The latest race suit from Zoot is aimed at comfort and long-distance performance. Using a double-zip system – one for the internal chest support and the other for the external suit – it was a little awkward to get into and produced some drag in the swim. But it still felt very supportive, especially on […]
Zoot Zenith 2
The Zenith is Zoot’s top-of-the-range suit, updated for 2009. BIOwrap balance technology makes the suit stand out in a crowd, giving it the look of a super-hero’s outfit, with padded panels mimicking the body’s musculature. But does it deliver a super-powered performance? 2mm Yamamoto neoprene exterior and 3mm balance panels on the interior allow the […]
Ironman Aqua Sphere WRacer
Aqua Sphere and Ironman have partnered up to launch a new range of triathlon wetsuits. The WRacer represents the ‘pro’ (mid-range) level for women… and very nice it is, too. Specifically designed for the female frame, it fits well and offers enough flexibility in key areas to keep capable swimmers feeling unrestricted in the water. […]
2XU UM1214a
The UM1214a has aimed itself squarely at those of us who really hate the cold, and feels like one of the warmest tops around. Our microscopic scrutiny supported this tactile feedback, showing a high-density make-up for the fabric that locks the warmth against your skin. The added features – a turtle neck and thumb holes […]
Craft Pro Zero
The Craft Pro Zero range mimics classic thermal undergarments in both look and feel. The polyester used has a cotton-like finish, providing immediate comfort. The fit is also very accurate with a long tail and arms ready for the bike, and slight turtle neck to stop those cold breezes. As a base layer the thermal […]
Snugg Lite
The Snugg Lite is one of the more expensive suits we’ve tested recently, and it’s clear that the extra money has gone into selecting high-quality materials and putting them together with real craftsmanship, right here in the UK. The suit is extremely flexible around the shoulders, and a strongly reinforced anchor point for the zip […]
Terrapin Sport
At under £100, the basic offering from Terrapin is certainly affordable. It’s also an extremely durable and attractively priced product that would last many seasons. Unfortunately, though, the economising and build quality seem to come at the expense of pure performance as shoulder flexibility and hydrodynamics are somewhat compromised. The externally taped seams offer robustness […]
Quintana Roo Ultrafull
The Ultrafull from triathlon equipment veterans Quintana Roo is an accomplished product indeed. Light in weight and totally supple around the shoulders, it felt extremely comfortable and mobile in the water. Like the Foor it has incredible buoyancy in the legs, which would be a bonus for most triathletes with heavy quads to drag through […]
2XU T:O Team
The 2XU is similar in price to the Snugg Lite and Quintana Roo Ultrafull (also reviewed on this site). That’s not the only thing they have in common, as it offers a similarly high level of performance. It’s supple across the critical shoulder and chest area and its buoyancy is excellent. Fairly short legs and […]
