Orca triathlon wetsuit

Orca Alpha Women's Triathlon Wetsuit

A highly elastic triathlon wetsuit for women with a swimming background and good technique who want to swim without limits.

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What you'll love

For natural swimmers who want the suit to disappear.

0.88 material and Yamamoto 44 neoprene give maximum flexibility for a longer stroke, while thinner materials keep you in a neutral, natural position.

Maximum flexibility

The combination of 0.88 material and Yamamoto 44 neoprene supports greater stroke distance.

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Nano SCS coating

Reduces water resistance as you glide, improving hydrodynamics with every stroke.

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Reduced buoyancy

Thinner, elastic materials and a shorter reversible zip help you hold a neutral position with full freedom of movement.

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What Orca says about the Alpha

Each fact comes from Orca's own information for the version we sell, with its source. Checked by TriShop

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Orca describes the Alpha as made for 'Natural Swimmers', those with a swimming background and good technique.
Orca says 0.88 Free and Yamamoto 44 Cell each take 90% less strength to stretch than conventional neoprene.
Orca gives the Nano SCS coating a dynamic friction coefficient of 0.026 underwater, against 4.0 for regular neoprene.

Materials

Orca says the combination of 0.88 material and Yamamoto 44 neoprene provides maximum flexibility, ensuring greater stroke distance. Orca Australia product page (au-en, Wayback copy, 2021)

Orca says it uses Yamamoto neoprene in all its products, describing it as durable, lightweight and high-performance. Orca Australia product page (au-en, Wayback copy, 2021)

Sizing

Orca's size chart for women's one-piece wetsuits (chest and height in cm, weight in kg): XS chest 78-83, height 144-160, weight 46-53; S chest 83-89, height 157-167, weight 54-61; M chest 89-94, height 165-177, weight 60-67; L chest 94-99, height 170-185, weight 66-74; XL chest 99-104, height 177-189, weight 73-79. Orca Australia wetsuit size chart, women (au-en, Wayback copy of 2020 page)

Buoyancy

Orca says the thinner, more elastic materials in the Alpha help maintain a more neutral and correct body position for longer. Orca Australia product page (au-en, Wayback copy, 2021)

Technology

Orca says this combination of technologies makes the new Alpha the most elastic wetsuit on the market. Orca Australia product page (au-en, Wayback copy, 2021)

Orca says the Nano SCS coating minimises water resistance as you glide through the water, improving hydrodynamics. Orca Australia product page (au-en, Wayback copy, 2021)

Orca says the Alpha uses a shorter reversible zipper which, with its reduced buoyancy, offers full freedom of movement. Orca Australia product page (au-en, Wayback copy, 2021)

Orca says its 0.88 Free technology was developed with Yamamoto exclusively for Orca, and that stretching this neoprene takes 90% less strength than conventional neoprene, with immediate recovery. Orca Australia product page (au-en, Wayback copy, 2021)

Orca describes Yamamoto 44 Cell as the exclusive technology of its high-end range and the most elastic version of 1.5 mm neoprene, taking 90% less strength to stretch than conventional neoprene. Orca Australia product page (au-en, Wayback copy, 2021)

Orca lists Yamamoto 40 Cell among the Alpha's technologies, saying stretching this neoprene requires 72% less force than conventional neoprene. Orca Australia product page (au-en, Wayback copy, 2021)

Orca says it uses Yamamoto Corporation's Nano SCS coating, giving an underwater coefficient of dynamic friction of 0.026 compared with 4.0 for regular neoprene. Orca Australia product page (au-en, Wayback copy, 2021)

Orca says Hydrolite technology helps the wetsuit come off more easily, making transitions even faster. Orca Australia product page (au-en, Wayback copy, 2021)

Orca says the Infinity Skin 2 inner lining is a high-elasticity nylon incorporating bamboo fibres, used in the lining for greater flexibility in every stroke. Orca Australia product page (au-en, Wayback copy, 2021)

Orca says the Ultimate Seal Collar combines laser cutting on the neck with an inverse Velcro to reduce friction and prevent abrasion on the skin. Orca Australia product page (au-en, Wayback copy, 2021)

Orca says the Feel the Water (FTW) panel lets you feel the water with every stroke. Orca Australia product page (au-en, Wayback copy, 2021)

Made for

Orca describes the Alpha as the obvious choice for 'Natural Swimmers': swimmers with a background in swimming and good technique. Orca Australia product page (au-en, Wayback copy, 2021)

Orca's Australian page files the Alpha under Wetsuits, Women's Wetsuits Triathlon. Orca Australia product page (au-en, Wayback copy, 2021)

Also

Orca's Australian page lists the Alpha in one colour, Black, under reference KN52TT01. Orca Australia product page (au-en, Wayback copy, 2021)

Size guide

Find your size

Orca sizes by chest, height and weight. When in doubt, go by chest. Questions? Ask us before you buy.

ORCA Sizing guide

Wetsuits

Different wetsuits have different fits.

Thanks to the high elasticity of the materials, the more flexible wetsuits adapt better to the swimmer’s body than those with less elasticity.

If you’re choosing a wetsuit with less flexibility, you should select a size that fits well to your body.

We always recommend trying the wetsuit on to make sure that the fit feels right. However, should you have any questions, contact us and we’ll be happy to help you.

One piece wetsuits

When selecting the ideal wetsuit size, three measurements should be taken into account: chest circumference, height and weight. When in doubt, we recommend choosing the size that best fits your chest circumference, since it is important that the wetsuit is well- fitted in this area.

Women

Triathlon - Women

Size	Chest		Height		Weight
	CM.	IN.	CM.	FEET/INCH.	KG.	LB.
XS	78 - 83	31 - 33	144 - 160	4/9 - 5/3	46 - 54	101 - 116
XST	79-85	31-34	157-167	5/3-5/6	53-60	116-132
S	83 - 89	33 - 35	157 - 167	5/3 - 5/6	54 - 61	118 - 134
ST	83-89	33-35	169-183	5/6-6/0	58-65	127-143
M	89 - 94	35 - 37	165 - 177	5/5 - 5/10	60 - 67	132 - 147
L	94 - 99	37 - 39	170 - 185	5/8 - 6/1	66 - 74	145 - 163
XL	99 - 104	39 - 41	177 - 189	5/10 - 6/2	73 - 79	160 - 173

Open Water / Freediving / Swimrun - Women

Size	Chest		Height		Weight
	CM.	IN.	CM.	FEET/INCH.	KG.	LB.
XS	78 - 83	31 - 33	144 - 160	4/9 - 5/3	46 - 54	101 - 116
S	83 - 89	33 - 35	157 - 167	5/3 - 5/6	54 - 61	118 - 134
M	89 - 94	35 - 37	165 - 177	5/5 - 5/10	60 - 67	132 - 147
L	94 - 99	37 - 39	170 - 185	5/8 - 6/1	66 - 74	145 - 163
XL	99 - 104	39 - 41	177 - 189	5/10 - 6/2	73 - 79	160 - 173

Freedive wetsuits: This garment is made of compressive fabric. If you are between sizes, choose the larger size.

Surf Tango 4:3 / Tango 3:2 - Women

Size		Chest		Height		Weight
		CM.	IN.	CM.	FEET/INCH.	KG.	LB.
XS	6	79 - 84	31 - 33	155 - 162	5/1 - 5/4	49 - 56	108 - 123
S	8	82 - 88	32 - 35	160 - 166	5/3 - 5/5	54 - 61	119 - 134
M	10	86 - 91	34 - 36	165 - 171	5/5 - 5/7	60 - 66	132 - 145
L	12	90 - 96	35 - 38	170 - 176	5/7 - 5/9	65 - 71	143 - 156
XL	14	95 - 100	37 - 39	175 - 181	5/9 - 5/11	70 - 76	154 - 167

Surf Tango 5:4 / Bossa - Women

Size		Chest		Height		Weight
		CM.	IN.	CM.	FEET/INCH.	KG.	LB.
XS	6	79 - 85	31 - 33	153 - 163	5/0 - 5/4	45 - 54	99 - 119
S	8	83 - 89	32 - 35	161 - 168	5/3 - 5/6	52 - 61	114 - 134
M	10	87 - 93	34 - 36	166 - 173	5/5 - 5/8	57 - 66	125 - 145
L	12	91 - 97	35 - 38	171 - 178	5/7 - 5/10	64 - 73	141 - 160
XL	14	95 - 101	37 - 40	176 - 183	5/9 - 6/0	72 - 81	158 - 178

Men

Triathlon / Open Water / Freediving / Swimrun - Men

Size	Chest		Height		Weight
	CM.	IN.	CM.	FEET/INCH.	KG.	LB.
4	85 - 91	33 - 36	157 - 170	5/2 - 5/7	55 - 61	121 - 134
5	90 - 95	35 - 37	162 - 172	5/4 - 5/8	61 - 66	134 - 145
6	95 - 99	37 - 39	167 - 175	5/6 - 5/9	67 - 74	147 - 162
MT	95 - 99	37 - 39	177 - 188	5/10 - 6/2	68 - 76	149 - 167
7	98 - 104	38 - 41	173 - 185	5/8 - 6/1	75 - 82	165 - 180
8	104 - 108	41 - 43	180 - 188	5/11 - 6/2	82 - 89	180 - 196
9	108 - 113	43 - 44	185 - 193	6/1 - 6/4	89 - 97	196 - 213
10	114 - 124	45 - 49	190 -196	6/3 - 6/5	98 - 106	215 - 233
11	123 - 134	49 - 53	193 - 200	6/4 - 6/6	107 +	235 +

Freedive wetsuits: This garment is made of compressive fabric. If you are between sizes, choose the larger size.

Surf Tango 4:3 / Tango 3:2 - Men

Size		Chest		Height		Weight
		CM.	IN.	CM.	FEET/INCH.	KG.	LB.
XS	4	83 - 89	32 - 35	157 - 168	5/2 - 5/6	50 - 58	110 - 128
XST	5	87 - 93	34 - 37	166 - 172	5/4 - 5/8	56 - 63	123 - 139
S	6	90 - 96	35 - 38	170 - 176	5/7 - 5/9	62 - 70	137 - 154
MT	6T	90 - 96	35 - 38	176 - 182	5/9 - 6	65 - 78	143 - 172
M	7	95 - 101	37 - 40	174 - 180	5/8 - 5/11	68 - 75	150 - 165
L	8	99 - 105	39 - 41	177 - 183	5/10 - 6	75 - 82	165 - 181
XL	9	103 - 109	40 - 43	182 - 189	6/1 - 6/3	80 - 87	176 - 192
XLT	10	108 - 114	42 - 45	187 - 193	6/2 - 6/4	87 - 95	192 - 209
XXL	11	113 - 119	44 - 47	191 - 197	6/3 - 6/5	92 - 100	203 - 220

Surf Tango 5:4 / Bossa - Men

Size	Chest		Height		Weight
	CM.	IN.	CM.	FEET/INCH.	KG.	LB.
XS	86 - 92	33 - 36	163 - 171	5/4 - 5/7	50 - 60	110 - 132
S	92 - 98	36 - 38	169 - 176	5/6 - 5/9	60 - 70	132 - 154
ST	92 - 98	36 - 38	176 - 183	5/9 - 5/12	63 - 73	138 - 161
M	98 - 104	38 - 41	175 - 181	5/8 - 5/11	70 - 80	154 - 176
MT	98 - 104	38 - 41	181 - 188	5/11 - 6/2	75 - 85	165 - 187
LS	104 - 110	41 - 43	173 - 180	5/8 - 5/10	75 - 85	165 - 187
L	104 - 110	41 - 43	179 - 186	5/10 - 6/1	80 - 90	176 - 198
XL	110 - 116	43 - 45	184 - 191	6/0 - 6/3	90 - 100	198 - 220
XXL	116 - 122	45 - 48	189 - 196	6/2 - 6/5	100 - 110	220 - 242

Kids

For children’s sizing, the measurements we will look at are the chest circumference, waist, hips and height. When in doubt, go by the chest circumference in this case as well.

Size	Chest		Waist		Hips		Height
	CM.	IN.	CM.	IN.	CM.	IN.	CM.	IN.
8	64 - 69	25 - 27	55 - 60	21.5 - 23.5	67 - 72	26.5 - 28.5	125 - 135	4'1" - 4'5"
10	69 - 74	27 - 29	60 - 65	23.5 - 25.5	72 - 77	28.5 - 30.5	135 - 145	4'5" - 4'9"
12	74 - 79	29 - 31	65 - 70	25.5 - 27.5	77 - 82	30.5 - 32.5	145 - 155	4'9" - 5'1"

Two piece wetsuits

To determine the ideal size of a two-piece wetsuit, four measurements should be taken into account: chest circumference, waist, height and weight.

Tops

The chest circumference, height and weight help to figure out which size top will fit best. When in doubt, the chest circumference should be the most closely fitted.

Women

Size	Chest		Height		Weight
	CM.	INCH.	CM.	FEET/INCH.	KG.	LBS.
XXS	65 - 77	25 - 30	138 - 143	4/5 - 4/7	32 - 45	70 - 99
XS	78 - 86	31 - 33	144 - 160	4/9 - 5/3	46 - 53	101 - 116
S	83 - 89	33 - 35	157 - 167	5/3 - 5/6	54 - 61	118 - 134
M	89 - 94	35 - 37	165 - 177	5/5 - 5/10	60 - 67	132 - 147
L	94 - 99	37 - 39	170 - 185	5/8 - 6/1	66 - 74	145 - 163
XL	99 - 104	39 - 41	177 - 189	5/10 - 6/2	73 - 79	160 - 173

Men

Size	Chest		Height		Weight
	CM.	INCH.	CM.	FEET/INCH.	KG.	LBS.
2	75 - 80	29 - 31	145 - 150	4/9 - 4/11	35 - 40	77 - 88
3	80 - 86	31 - 34	150 - 160	4/11 - 5/3	40 - 55	88 - 121
4	85 - 91	33 - 36	157 - 170	5/2 - 5/7	56 - 61	121 - 134
5	90 - 95	35 - 37	162 - 170	5/4 - 5/8	61 - 66	134 - 145
6	95 - 99	37 - 39	167 - 175	5/6 - 5/9	67 - 74	147 - 162
MT	95 - 99	37 - 39	177 - 190	5/10 - 6/2	68 - 76	149 - 167
7	98 - 104	38 - 41	173 - 185	5/8 - 6/1	75 - 82	165 - 180
8	104 - 108	41 - 43	180 - 188	5/11 - 6/2	82 - 89	180 - 196
9	108 - 113	43 - 44	185 - 193	6/1 - 6/4	89 - 97	196 - 213
10	114 - 124	45 - 49	190 -196	6/3 - 6/5	98 - 109	215 - 233
11	123 - 134	49 - 53	193 - 200	6/4 - 6/6	107 +	235 +

Bottoms

To choose wetsuit bottoms, you should take into account your waist measurement, height and weight. In this case, your waist is the most important measurement.

Women

Size	Waist		Height		Weight
	CM.	INCH.	CM.	INCH.	KG.	LBS.
XXS	51 - 60.5	20 - 24	138 - 143	4/5 - 4/7	32 - 45	70 - 99
XS	60.5 - 65.5	24 - 26	144 - 160	4/9 - 5/3	46 - 53	101 - 116
S	65.5 - 71.5	26 - 28	157 - 167	5/3 - 5/6	54 - 61	118 - 134
M	71.5 - 76.5	28 - 30	165 - 177	5/5 - 5/10	60 - 67	132 - 147
L	76.5 - 81.5	30 - 32	170 - 185	5/8 - 6/1	66 - 74	145 - 163
XL	81.5 - 86.5	32 - 34	177 - 189	5/10 - 6/2	73 - 79	160 - 173

Men

Size	Waist		Height		Weight
	CM.	INCH.	CM.	INCH.	KG.	LBS.
2	70.5 - 73.5	28 - 29	145 - 150	4/9 - 4/11	35 - 40	77 - 88
3	73.5 - 76.5	29 - 30	150 - 160	4/11 - 5/3	40 - 55	88 - 121
4	75.5 - 78.5	30 - 31	157 - 170	5/2 - 5/7	56 - 61	121 - 134
5	78.5 - 81.5	31 - 32	162 - 170	5/4 - 5/8	61 - 66	134 - 145
6	81.5 - 83.5	32 - 33	167 - 175	5/6 - 5/9	67 - 74	147 - 162
MT	81.5 - 83.5	32 - 33	177 - 190	5/10 - 6/2	68 - 76	149 - 167
7	83 - 86.5	33 - 34	173 - 185	5/8 - 6/1	75 - 82	165 - 180
8	86.5 - 89	34 - 35	180 - 188	5/11 - 6/2	82 - 89	180 - 196
9	89 - 92	35 - 36	185 - 193	6/1 - 6/4	89 - 97	196 - 213
10	92 - 98	36 - 39	190 -196	6/3 - 6/5	98 - 109	215 - 233
11	98 - 105	39 - 41	193 - 200	6/4 - 6/6	107 +	235 +

Triathlon apparel

When selecting your size, your chest, waist and hip measurements should be referenced. Don’t forget that each range is different and has a different elasticity, compression and pattern. To ensure a better fit, Orca has developed its own size chart for garments in each range.

Women

Size		Chest		Waist		Hips
UK / AUS / NZ	USA / EUROPE / REST OF THE WORLD	CM.	INCH.	CM.	INCH.	CM.	INCH.
8	XS	79 - 85	31 - 33.5	61 - 67	24 - 26.5	85 - 91.5	33.5 - 36
10	S	85 - 91.5	33.5 - 36	67 - 73.5	26.5 - 29	91.5 - 98	36 - 38.5
12	M	91.5 - 98	36 - 38.5	73.5 - 80	29 - 31.5	98 - 104	38.5 - 41
14	L	98 - 104	38.5 - 41	80 - 86	31.5 - 34	104 - 110.5	41 - 43.5
16	XL	104 - 110.5	41 - 43.5	86 - 93	34 - 36.5	110.5 - 117	43.5 - 46

Men / Unisex

Size	Chest		Waist		Hips
	CM.	INCH.	CM.	INCH.	CM.	INCH.
XS	76 - 85	30 - 33.5	71 - 76	28 - 30	76 - 85	30 - 33.5
S	85 - 94	33.5 - 37	76 - 81	30 - 32	85 - 94	33.5 - 37
M	94 - 103	37 - 40.5	81 - 86	32 - 34	94 - 103	37 - 40.5
L	103 - 112	40.5 - 44	86 - 91.5	34 - 36	103 - 112	40.5 - 44
XL	112 - 120.5	44 - 47.5	91.5 - 96.5	36 - 38	112 - 120.5	44 - 47.5
XXL	120.5 - 129.5	47.5 - 51	96.5 - 101.5	38 - 40	120.5 - 129.5	47.5 - 51

Children

Size	Chest		Waist		Hips		Height
	CM.	INCH.	CM.	INCH.	CM.	INCH.	CM.	INCH.
8	64-69	25-27	55-60	21.5-23.5	67-72	26.5-28.5	125-135	4'1"-4'5"
10	69-74	27-29	60-65	23.5-25.5	72-77	28.5-30.5	135-145	4'5"-4'9"
12	74-79	29-31	65-70	25.5-27.5	77-82	30.5-32.5	145-155	4'9"-5'1"

Accessories

To select your ideal size for Orca accessories, you should take into account your chest, waist and hip measurements.

Base Layer Accessories / Vests / Neoprene Swimsuits - Women

Size	Chest				Height				Weight
	INCH -	INCH +	CM -	CM +	FEET/ INCH -	FEET/ INCH +	CM -	CM +	LBS -	LBS +	KG -	KG +
XXS	25	30	65	77	4/5	4/7	138	143	70	99	32	45
XS	31	33	78	86	4/9	5/3	144	160	101	116	46	53
S	33	35	83	89	5/3	5/6	157	167	118	134	54	61
M	35	37	89	94	5/5	5/10	165	177	132	147	60	67
L	37	39	94	99	5/8	6/1	170	185	145	163	66	74
XL	39	41	99	104	5/10	6/2	177	189	160	173	73	79

Accessories - Unisex

Size	Chest				Waist				Hips
	INCH -	INCH +	CM -	CM +	INCH -	INCH +	CM -	CM +	INCH -	INCH +	CM -	CM +
XS	30.0	33.5	76	85	28.0	30.0	71	76	30.0	33.5	76	85
S	33.5	37.0	85	94	30.0	32.0	76	81	33.5	37.0	85	94
M	37.0	40.5	94	103	32.0	34.0	81	86	37.0	40.5	94	103
L	40.5	44.0	103	112	34.0	36.0	86	91.5	40.5	44.0	103	112
XL	44.0	47.5	112	120.5	36.0	38	91.5	96.5	44.0	47.5	112	120.5
XXL	47.5	51	120.5	129.5	38	40	96.5	101.5	47.5	51	120.5	129.5

Caps

To determine your ideal cap size, measure the circumference and length of your head according to the following image.

Your head circumference is measured just above the eyebrows, while your head length is measured from one finger length above the eyebrows to the nape of your neck.

Size	Head Circumference		Head Length
	INCH.	CM	INCH.	CM
S / M	20.9-22.8	53-58	13.4-15.4	34-39
L / XL	21.7-23.6	55-60	14.2-16.5	36-42

Neoprene and Swim Caps

Size	Head Circumference
	INCH -	INCH +	CM -	CM +
S/M	20 7/8"	22 7/8"	53	58
L/XL	21 5/8"	22 7/8"	55	60
XXL	22 1/2"	24 3/8"	57	62

Swimrun Arm Sleeve

The size of your Swimrun Arm Sleeve will depend on the measurement of your biceps, which can be taken by measuring around this part of your arm, as shown in the image.

Size	Biceps circumference
	INCH.	CM.
XXS	< 10	< 25.5
XS	10-11	25.5-28
S	11-12	28-30.5
M	12-13	30.5-33
L	13-14	33-35.5
XL	14-15	35.5-38
XXL	> 15	> 38

Swimrun Calf Guards

To determine the size of your Swimrun Calf Guard, measure the widest part of your calf, as seen in the picture.

Size	Circumference (CM)	Circumference (INCH)
XS	33-35.5	13-14
S	35.5-38	14-15
M	38-40.5	15-16
L	40.5-43	16-17

Neoprene gloves

To select the correct size of Neoprene Gloves, measure the circumference of your hand, as shown in the following image.

Women

Size	Hand Circumference
	INCH.	CM
XS	< 7	< 17.8
S	7 - 7.5	17.8 - 19
M	7.5 - 8	19 - 20.3

Men

Size	Hand Circumference
	INCH.	CM
S	8 - 8.5	20.3 - 21.6
M	8.5 - 9	21.6 - 23
L	> 9	> 23

Hydro Booties / Swim Socks

It is important to go by your usual shoe size when selecting the size of your Hydro Booties or Swim Socks to ensure that they will fit.

Size	Shoe size
	EUROPE	UK	USA
XXS	37	4.5	5
XS	38.5	5.5	6
S	40	6.5	7
M	41	7.5	8
L	42.5	8.5	9
XL	44	9.5	10
XXL	45	10.5	11
3XL	46	11.5	12
4XL	47	12.5	13

Aero Shoes

To select your ideal size in Aero Shoes, use your normal shoe size.

Size	Shoe size
	EUROPE	UK WOMEN	UK MEN	USA WOMEN	USA MEN
XS / S	38-40	5-6.5	5.5-7	6.5-8	5.5-7
M / L	41-43	7-9	7.5-9.5	8.5-10.5	7.5-9.5
XL / XXL	44-46	9.5-11	10-11.5	11-12.5	10-11.5

Fins

To choose the right size of fins, go by your shoe size.

Size	EUROPE	UK	USA
S	36-38	3-5	4-6
M	38-41	5-7	6-8
L	41-43	7-9	8-10
XL	44-46	9-11	10-12

Thermal Parka

Size	Chest		Height
	CM.	IN.	CM.	IN.
S	65 - 90	25 - 35	138 - 167	4/5 - 5/6
M	89 - 99	35 - 39	165 - 185	5/5 - 6/1
L	99 - 115	39 - 45	180 - 198	5/8 - 6/6

HIRU

Size guide for top apparel

HIRU tops have 3 types of fits.

For the best jersey fit, take your measurements based on the diagram and compare your results with the following table.

When deciding on a size, please consider that our apparel fits snug, so we recommend ordering at least one size up if your body measurements are borderline or between sizes.

HIRU designs each product to adapt differently and take advantage of the intrinsic characteristics of the fabrics and materials used in each one.

Bibshort size guide

By following these simple steps, you will find the right shorts for racing, training or leisure rides. Adjust both the bottom and the straps snugly to the body so there are no wrinkles. You’ll experience a light, sticky feel.

Simulate a bike position for a few seconds and check for adequate mobility, then try pinching the fabric in the thigh area. If the fabric returns to its original position upon release, then it’s the right size.

Conversely, if you feel rubbing or constriction, or the seams or straps are too tight, try a larger size. The straps, the elastic bands or the lower part of the leg tend to roll up but can be easily returned to their place with a few small gestures.

The short’s fabric is designed to provide a slight compression effect, and it’s only effective if the fabric remains close to the body.

Man Jersey

	XS (46)	S (48)	M (51)	L (54)	XL (57)	2XL (60)	3XL (62)
A CHEST	88	92	96	100	105	110	115
B WAISTLINE	76	80	84	88	93	98	103
C HIP BONE	92	96	100	104	109	114	119
HEIGHT	150/159	160/169	170/179	180/185	186/190	191/195	-

Woman jersey

	XS (46)	S (48)	M (51)	L (54)	XL (57)	2XL (60)
A CHEST	80	84	88	92	96	100
B WAISTLINE	63/66	67/70	71/74	75/80	79/82	83/86
C HIP BONE	89/92	93/96	97/100	101/104	105/108	109/112
HEIGHT	160	161/170	171/175	176/180	-	-

Man bibshort

	XS (46)	S (48)	M (51)	L (54)	XL (57)	2XL (60)	3XL (62)
B WAISTLINE	76	80	84	88	93	98	103
D LEG LENGTH	70	70	74	76	78	80	82
E LEG INSIDE	24-26	24-26	26-28	26-28	28-30	28-30	28-30

Woman bibshort

	XS (46)	S (48)	M (51)	L (54)	XL (57)	2XL (60)
B WAISTLINE	63/66	67/70	71/74	75/80	79/82	83/86
D LEG LENGTH	66	68	70	72	74	76
E LEG INSIDE	21/23	21/23	23/25	23/25	25/27	25/27

Glove size guide

Palm circumference without thumb.

SIZE	CM	INCH
2XS	17 - 19	6.7 - 7.4
XS	19 - 20	7.4 - 7.8
S	20 - 21	7.8 - 8.2
M	21 - 22	8.2 - 8.6
L	22 - 23	8.6 - 9.0
XL	23 - 25	9.0 - 9.8

Socks size guide

S	M	L
35-37	38-42	43-47

Compare every option

Which Alpha is right for you?

Every option in one table, with its own link, price and stock. 1 of 4 in stock today.

Option	Price	SKU	Stock
XS	$399 ~~$899~~	ORW-524601-KN	In stock
S	$399 ~~$899~~	ORW-524801-KN	Sold out
M	$399 ~~$899~~	ORW-525101-KN	Sold out
L	$399 ~~$899~~	ORW-525401-KN	Sold out

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Questions about the Alpha?

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Is it flexible?

Orca says this combination of technologies makes the new Alpha the most elastic wetsuit on the market.

Checked by TriShop Orca Australia product page (au-en, Wayback copy, 2021)

Who is the Alpha for?

Orca describes the Alpha as the obvious choice for 'Natural Swimmers': swimmers with a background in swimming and good technique.

Checked by TriShop Orca Australia product page (au-en, Wayback copy, 2021)

What neoprene is it made from?

Orca says the combination of 0.88 material and Yamamoto 44 neoprene provides maximum flexibility, ensuring greater stroke distance.

Checked by TriShop Orca Australia product page (au-en, Wayback copy, 2021)

Is it buoyant?

Orca says the thinner, more elastic materials in the Alpha help maintain a more neutral and correct body position for longer.

Checked by TriShop Orca Australia product page (au-en, Wayback copy, 2021)

About this product

Orca Alpha Women's Triathlon Wetsuit

This combination of innovative technologies makes the new Alpha the most elastic wetsuit on the market. The obvious choice for Natural Swimmers, those who have a background in swimming and have a good swimming technique. Focus on what really matters: Swimming without limitations.

Maximum Flexibility

The combination of 0.88 material and Yamamoto 44 neoprene provides maximum flexibility, ensuring greater stroke distance.

Hydrodynamics

The Nano SCS coating will minimize water resistance as you glide through the water, improving your hydrodynamics and performance with each stroke.

Decreased Buoyancy

Because of the use of thinner and more elastic materials, this wetsuit will help you maintain a more neutral and correct position for longer.

More Freedom of Movement

The reduced buoyancy and the use of a shorter reversible zipper offer full freedom of movement, so that the wetsuit feels like a second skin.

Questions

Before you buy

From our FAQ and returns policy. Something else? Ask us.

Does the Alpha count toward free shipping?

No. It's on sale, and sale and clearance items don't count toward the $200 free-shipping threshold. An order without $200 of full-price items ships for a flat $16.45.

How long does delivery take?

Ships direct from Orca's Australian supplier. Most orders arrive 4 to 7 business days after you order (longer to remote areas). Enter your postcode on this page for dates.

Can I return the Alpha?

Sale and clearance items are final sale, so they can't be returned for change of mind or sizing. Faulty, damaged or incorrect items are always covered.

Can I use the $20 sign-up code?

No. The $20 sign-up code isn't valid on sale or clearance items, and this is on sale. It works on full-price gear (first order, $100 or more).

How do I choose my size?

Use the ORCA Sizing guide on this page. Orca sizes by chest, height and weight; when in doubt, go by chest, because the suit has to fit well there.

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