Tri247 Orca S2 Review
Tri247 Triathlon website have just reviewed the Orca S2 wetsuit and it has come in with flying colours. The price, comfort, flexibility and fit were all commented on in the usual 247 no holds barred way.
Tri247 says: the old adage is that you get what you pay for and, given that you’ve only paid £99.99, we reckon you’ve probably got a bit more than that as well. With all the major suit vendors looking to get into the bottom half of the £100 to £200 segment with an entry-level suit in an attempt to satisfy the first time market it’s interesting to see how they differentiate their offerings from the S2. The reality is that there isn’t much difference at all - based on last year’s tests where all the suits swam to with a very small degree of difference we suspect the same will be true at the bottom end of the market. How much, for a novice, is that notional ten seconds worth? £30? £40? £50?
If you are looking for a cheap, first-time suit and you don’t want to pick up a second-hand one or hire for the year then S2 is made for you. As to whether it’s the right suit for you in terms of fit may be a different matter - fit is just as important here as it is in a £350 suit. Buying over the internet may be the only element of risk here if the size is wrong - but Wiggle’s policy on changing suits for a different size is the same as anybody else; just keep it in mint condition and mind those fingernails.