Dear fellow swimmers

What’s the difference between an entry-level, mid-level and elite wetsuit? How do you decide which tier is right for you? And how do you know when it's time for you to level up?

We spoke with brand and design experts to help answer all these questions – and many more – so that when you're ready to buy or upgrade your wetsuit, you can have all the right knowledge to hand. 

So read on to find out how different tiers of wetsuit impact your swim, to read our expert reviews of open water wetsuits for every level, find out why hi-vis matters and to learn how to care for your zips!
 

Happy swimming! 

Jo Tinsley

Gear Editor

PS. Thanks to our sponsor Orca. To put your brand in front of 40,000 swimmers, please email [email protected]

GUIDE

How do I choose the right level of wetsuit?

 What’s the difference between an entry-level, mid-level and elite wetsuit – and how do you decide which tier is right for you? 

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GUIDE

Why hi-vis gear matters

Open water is unpredictable – powerful and beautifully wild. But the freedom of outdoor swimming comes with hazards, so we all have to learn how to mitigate the risks. (Sponsored content).

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REVIEWS

A wetsuit for every level

Read our expert reviews to find the right open water wetsuit to suit your swim.

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GUIDE

Care for wetsuit zips and changing robe zips

"Clean your zips!” say Ceri Belshaw and Rosanna Watson from Snowdonia Gear Repair, who have advice for looking after your wetsuit and changing robe zips

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Find your freedom with Orca's open water range

Open water swimming is about enjoying special moments and connecting with nature, our environment and ourselves. It's about being free. The new Zeal and Vitalis wetsuit ranges were born from this feeling. Developed for the enjoyment of the ocean and all its energy, to help us find that feeling of authentic, pure freedom.

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REVIEW

AN OPEN WATER WETSUIT FOR EVERY LEVEL

Whether you’re new to swimming and looking for an entry-level wetsuit that’s comfortable and warm, are after a mid-level wetsuit that balances performance-enhancing features with durability, or you are looking for an elite-level wetsuit that prioritises flexibility over buoyancy – we can recommend a wetsuit for you...
 

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