There’s a new breed of swim wetsuits out there – but are they right for you? To help you make that purchase, 220 Triathlon editor Helen Webster puts seven wetsuits to the test. First up, a little bit ...

Flexibility is needed here to enable you to achieve a full stroke with your arms. Swimming in a wetsuit is pure luxury if you struggle with your body position in the pool, as the buoyancy of the ...

If you’re new to open water swimming, then you might want to consider a wetsuit with thicker neoprene – typically 5mm. This will help to keep you warmer in the water, as you get used to the cooler ...

Easy to get on and off, the Finisterre women’s Nieuwland shorty wetsuit is great for taking the chill off cold water dips all-year-round. The stretchy 2mm fabric didn’t inhibit my swimming, while the ...