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Why We Love It
Early morning ocean swims and long open water sessions feel far more comfortable when visibility and confidence are built into your gear. The Orca Vitalis Hi-Vis Men’s Openwater Wetsuit is designed to help you stand out in the water while maintaining the flexibility and comfort needed for regular swim training. The bright orange panels improve visibility in busy or low-light conditions, while the flexible neoprene construction keeps your stroke feeling smooth and unrestricted from start to finish.
Talk Nerdy To Me
Built with flexible Yamamoto 38 neoprene, the Vitalis Hi-Vis Men balances comfort, thermal protection, and unrestricted movement for open water swimming and triathlon training. High-visibility orange panels improve safety by making you easier to spot in the water for boats, surfers, paddlers, and other swimmers.
The 2.5mm neoprene construction through the torso and legs delivers neutral buoyancy, helping maintain a natural swim position while providing added comfort and confidence in open water conditions. Flexible upper body materials improve stroke mechanics and reduce restriction throughout the swim, making the suit ideal for training sessions and endurance swim preparation.
Fast Facts
- High-visibility orange safety panels
- Flexible Yamamoto 38 neoprene
- Neutral buoyancy swim profile
- 2.5mm torso and leg panels
- Open water training focused
- Flexible unrestricted shoulder movement
- Includes protective fabric gloves
- Neoprene 95%, polyamide (nylon) 5%
- Open water training focused
| Size | Chest (cm) | Height (cm) | Weight (kg) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 85 - 91 | 157 - 170 | 55 - 61 |
| 5 | 90 - 95 | 162 - 172 | 61 - 66 |
| 6 | 95 - 99 | 167 - 175 | 67 - 74 |
| MT (6T) | 95 - 99 | 177 - 188 | 68 - 76 |
| 7 | 98 - 104 | 173 - 185 | 75 - 82 |
| 8 | 104 - 108 | 180 - 188 | 82 - 89 |
| 9 | 108 - 113 | 185 - 193 | 89 - 97 |
| 10 | 114 - 124 | 190 - 196 | 98 - 106 |
| 11 | 123 - 134 | 193 - 200 | 107+ |
CHEST
1. For best results, take your measurements with no clothing on.
2. Place the measuring tape over the widest part of your chest.
3. Hold one end of the measuring tape in place and circle your chest, keeping the tape straight, until the tape reaches your starting point.
HEIGHT
1. Get a book, a hand mirror and a pencil.
2. Take off your shoes and anything you wear on your head.
3. Look for a level surface to stand on with a smooth wall behind you.
4. Stand in front of the wall with your feet together.
5. Balance the book on your head and press it against the wall. Use the mirror to check that it is in a horizontal position and well centered. Mark the position of the top of your head on the wall with pencil.
6. Once the mark is made, step away and use a measuring tape to measure the distance from the ground to the mark you just made with pencil.
WEIGHT
1. Step on the scale, without clothes or accessories, and write down your weight.
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Same Day Dispatch: Orders placed before 12 PM (AEST/AEDT, Melbourne AU time) on weekdays are usually dispatched same day*. Orders placed after this cutoff will head out the next business day.*This is a guideline, not a guarantee. While we do our best to ship orders out on time, dispatch may be delayed during peak periods, sales events, or due to unexpected courier or warehouse issues.
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30-Day Policy
Easy returns and exchanges within 30 days of delivery (excluding items listed below).
Tech Item Exception:
Watches, FORM goggles, headphones, heart rate monitors, recovery boots and similar tech items can only be returned if they are in their original packaging with the seal intact (unopened and unconnected). Unless faulty or covered by warranty.
Personal Care / Hygiene Items:
For hygiene and safety reasons, change of mind returns and exchanges are not accepted for personal care/hygiene items, including socks, underwear and swimwear (even if they are not marked as Final Sale). Unless faulty or covered by warranty.
Final Sale Items
Items marked as FINAL SALE cannot be returned or exchanged unless faulty or covered by warranty.
Gift Purchases
Buying a gift? Contact us at purchase to request an extended return period.
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Flexibility
The highly elastic materials used in this wetsuit will provide you with more flexibility for your swim stroke and allow you to swim without restricting your movements.
38FS
Elasticity, high flexibility and total freedom of movement are brought together thanks to the combination of Yamamoto 38 neoprene, Infinity Skin 2 lining and Smoothskin surface finish. With this combination the open water swimmer will use 30% less force in fast movements and short strokes, while slower and wider movements will require 40% less force than with any other conventional neoprene.
39HV
High visibility and total freedom of movement come together with the inclusion of neoprene, Infinity Skin 2 lining and Hi-Vis outer fabric. With this combination, the open water swimmer won't feel restricted while performing their stroke and the high visibility fabric will also improve safety.
Buoyancy
The materials used in this wetsuit give it a moderate, or neutral buoyancy level.
38
The 3 mm thick version of Yamamoto 38 neoprene adds buoyancy so that the swimmer can feel more comfortable and confident swimming in open water. The inner lining combined with this technology allows the suit to fit perfectly to the swimmer's body.
High Visibility
For the utmost peace of mind in the water, the HI-VIS has been designed with a high-visibility orange colour, making it easier for boats, surfers and other swimmers to notice you when swimming in open water.
Others
YKK10
YKK-10 zippers are high-performance and durable features. The sturdiness of these zippers gives them a long service life and they are of such high quality that they prevent water from flowing through the wetsuit while swimming.
USC
Laser cutting in the neck area combined with the Hydrolite inner lining allows the wetsuit to seal to the body and prevents chafing. This combination and seal prevent water from flowing into the suit, providing more thermal comfort to the swimmer.
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