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Rocket Science Sports Basics Long Sleeve | $450
Rating: ★ ★ ★ ★
Basics
A vibrantly colored wetsuit that excels in the mid-level price range and checks the box
for most desired features in a wetsuit: affordability, warmth, buoyancy, comfort, and flexibility.
Pros
- 4mm and 5mm neoprene in the torso and legs provide ultimate buoyancy
- Slim fit for long and slender body types
- The thickest and warmest suit we tested
Cons
- A folded double layer of neoprene around the neck led to tightness and restriction
- Least flexible suit in the upper torso and arms for range of motion
Zone3 Aspire | $700
Rating: ★ ★ ★ ★
Basics
A long-time industry favorite and award winner with quality wetsuits for all types of swimmers, but now at a higher price.
Pros
- Pulls on and off with ease
- Moves with the body, like a second skin in the water
- The low-cut neck offered the least-choking or constricted feeling tested
Cons
- No wrist cuffs to prevent water from going up the forearm
- Higher price for the same suit we tested in 2019
Colting SwimRun SR03 | $550
Rating: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Basics
A swimrun wetsuit that lets you pack everything you need to get through the race. No feature was spared when building this versatile suit.
Pros
- Enough pocket space for everything you want
- Front and back zipper for comfort and cooling when running
- Thigh cuff keeps the short legs from riding up during the run
Cons
- Full sleeves without taped seams don’t offer the ability to cut them if desired
- Multiple zippers mean more places for cold water to seep into the suit and more bulkiness around the neck
Blue Seventy Helix | $865
Rating: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Basics
An industry leader in high-end wetsuits, small changes and modifications update one of the fastest suits in the water.
Pros
- Increase in super-stretchy material allows full range of motion for each stroke
- Reverse zipper creates the smoothest fit around the neck (no chafing or water flow) and quick removal
- Ribbed material behind the knees allows for a natural movement in the legs
- Nine size options accommodate a greater range of bodies
Cons
- Excessive seams throughout the suit allow for more chances of rips and tears
- Reverse zipper requires assistance to zip up