All you need to train & race, as rated by our 220 Kit Zone expert testers
TOP-END WETSUITS
If your goal is to exit T1 at the front of the pack, you’ll want a suit that strikes the ultimate balance between flexibility, buoyancy and comfort, while also being super easy to remove on the fly.
Aquasphere
Racer V3
£558 Incredibly supple; high-tech coating means improved hydrodynamics.
Issue 417 uk.aquasphereswim.com
Orca
Apex Flex
£589 Soft and flexible, a suit for strong swimmers with good body position.
Issue 417 orca.com
Yonda
Ghost 3
£589 A mix of flexibility and buoyancy delivers impressive results.
Issue 417 yondasports.com
Zone3
Vanquish X
£699 A dizzying array of technology including 11 different materials.
Issue 415 zone3.com
Sailfish
Ultimate IPS Plus 3
£925 A very classy high-performance suit with a price tag to match.
Issue 406 sailfish.com
BUDGET WETSUITS
Always try before you buy as sizes can vary massively between brands. Then consider your swim ability, as some features may be lost on newbies (e.g. thin neoprene and reduced buoyancy).
Van Rysel
SD Neoprene
£119.99 A great option for shorter distances.
Issue 406 decathlon.co.uk
Lomo
Nuotare
£125 Price, comfort and inclusive sizing combine.
Issue 422 lomo.co.uk
Speedo
Proton
£140 A crazy price for a suit that performs so well.
Issue 417 speedo.com
Zone3
Agile
£199 Agile by name, agile by nature.
Issue 417 zone3.com
Orca
Athlex Float
£239 Great movement and buoyancy.
Issue 417 orca.com
POOL GOGGLES
When shopping for a new pair, consider tint to deal with bright lighting, width of vision and comfort to ensure a fuss-free swim.
Orca
Killa Speed
£17 Sleek goggles with a choice of nose bridges.
Issue 427 orca.com
Zoggs
Predator
£25 Great price and size range; no leaks or fogging.
Issue 427 zoggs.com
Tri-Fit
Rapid-X
£30 Superb visibility; soft and comfy gaskets.
Issue 427 tri-fitathletic.com
Roka
R1 Clear
£32 Superb all-round visibility. Great fit, too.
Issue 427 uk.roka.com
Zone3
Volare
£35 Great,
