New releases and tried-and-true favorites: the 2026 triathlon season is all about performance. Below are a few recommendations we suggest.
Budget-friendly options (up to 400 francs)
The budget-friendly wetsuits we offer are perfectly suited for triathlons up to 1.5 km and are generally popular with beginner triathletes who don’t want to spend too much on a wetsuit.
(Ranking done with the help of a panel of 15 all-levels swimmers among 35 different wetsuits in April-May 2026)
Men
Athlex Float V2: Orca’s go-to wetsuit for beginner or intermediate swimmers. Its 5 mm neoprene offers excellent buoyancy and helps conserve leg energy during the swim. Its Yamamoto 39 neoprene is very soft, ensuring good flexibility. Its downside: the softness of the neoprene makes it somewhat fragile. Watch out for nail marks.
Nova eco: The Sumarpo brand is not well known in Switzerland, but has many appealing features. The Nova is characterized by a comfortable feel, ease of putting on and taking off, and neoprene that doesn’t mark easily. Its downside: it’s slightly stiffer than its competitors in the upper body area.
Women
Hyperion: With 3-millimeter-thick legs, Synergy’s entry-level model is impressive. For women, who generally float more “naturally” than men, this thickness is an advantage, as it allows for a more natural position in the water.
Athlex Flex V2: Orca’s 3mm wetsuit, designed for so-called “natural” swimmers. The flexibility of this wetsuit is impressive and ensures a very comfortable swimming position. Its downside: it’s not suitable for beginner swimmers, who should opt for the Athlex Float V2 instead.
Mid-range budgets (400–500 francs)
Men
Endorphin: This is the pleasant surprise from Synergy, with a wetsuit that combines comfort, flexibility, and buoyancy. Easy to put on, it’s also popular among open-water specialists. Furthermore, its performance level is impressive for a mid-range model. It’s also fairly resistant to nail marks.
Vision: The mid-range Zone3 won us over with its ability to reduce the effort required for a given swimming distance. Its buoyancy combined with its flexibility allows you to get out of the water in good shap , and to conserve as much energy as possible for the rest of the triathlon.
Women
Athlex Flow V2: With 4 mm thickness in the legs and 2 mm at the shoulders, it guarantees excellent buoyancy while allowing for quick movement. Comfortable to wear, it’s a favorite among everyone who tries it.
Endorphin: This is Synergy’s pleasant surprise—a wetsuit that combines comfort, flexibility, and buoyancy. Easy to put on, it’s also a favorite among open-water specialists. Furthermore, its performance level is impressive for a mid-range model. It’s also fairly resistant to nail marks.
High-end
Apex Flow V2 for men and women: In our opinion, this wetsuit offers the best value for money on the market. It sets the standard, featuring the new generation of Yamamoto 44 neoprene and Infinity Skin for enhanced mobility, along with Nano Ice SCS to improve the suit’s glide. Compared to the V1 version, the V2 features a different angle at the arms, which significantly improves body position while swimming.
Vanquish-X for men and women: The Yamamoto 40 neoprene in this wetsuit provides exceptional flexibility. Movement is made easier by Body Rotation Enhancement. The new version has been significantly improved at the neck, making the wetsuit much more comfortable.
Long Distance (Ironman)
Apex Float V2 for men and women: This is the gold standard for Ironman events, ensuring you emerge from the water with your legs feeling fresh, thanks in particular to Exo-Lift and Aerodrome technology. Hydrodynamics are also enhanced by Nano Ice SCS. This wetsuit benefits average swimmers more than natural swimmers, thereby reducing the gap between them and the race leaders.
