Orca Alpha wetsuit review
Sublime for strong swimmers, with top-notch flexibility and freedom of movement
Orca
Sublime for strong swimmers, with top-notch flexibility and freedom of movement
Could this propel you to long-course euphoria? We find out
A little bit of extra faff, but aero gains may interest long-course racers
Yesterday saw the official launch of Orca’s new wetsuits, tri-suits and apparel. 220 went along to find out what athletes can expect from the brand…
First impressions? Buy the size up. The 10 made us feel like we were slowing being squeezed in a vice, rendering us almost hunchback in the water. Once in the 12… well it was still too tight, most noticeably across the shoulders. Like the Aqua Sphere the Orca has two layers on the front panel, […]
With the wetsuit market more than covered, Orca has transferred some of their knowledge to the pool and, judging from this suit, they’ve clearly done their homework. Their new swim range – the CL-R – features the latest in chlorine-resistant fabrics. The One Piece Classic is exactly that: simple but smart-looking with a funky design […]
The Training Lite is designed for running (or indeed cycling) in changeable weather conditions by being easy to strip off and stow away as necessary. As you might expect from Orca, this is well-made and comprises a lightweight fabric that has a water-resistant coating and a quality feel, right down to the neat, unzipped pocket […]
A very stylishly designed suit from a highly regarded manufacturer. The Equip is lightweight and flexible around the shoulders with a close-fitting, slimline cut – it would seem to suit athletes preferring salads to doughnuts if you get what we mean! High-friction forearm panels to increase purchase on the water during the pull phase are […]
If it was simply about style, then these tights would be a hands-down winner, as it makes a refreshing change to see women’s running tights in colours livelier than black or navy blue. So extra points to Orca already! The wide elasticated waistband also makes for a flattering fit, which a lot of women look […]
The Core Race is at the more affordable end of Orca’s 2009 range, but offers ?both an excellent level of comfort ?and a well-composed collection of ?technical fabrics. The supple material ensures a forgiving fit, and high levels of breathability are achieved thanks to large areas of mesh ?around the shoulders and back. Orca’s meshing […]