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 Orca’s research and development team has designed a number of innovative new products that helped improve the performance of athletes at major sporting events over the last few weeks.
Orca is official apparel sponsor to Bike NZ and provides the race gear for the entire squad. Orca developed a new type of track skinsuit that uses Orca’s revolutionary new AeroSkn material - which has an incredibly low drag coefficient.
The track cyclists have enjoyed fantastic performances at the Laoshan Velodrome, assisted by the AeroSkn-based skinsuits, with a silver medal for Hayden Roulston in the individual pursuit and bronze for the team pursuit.
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POSTED 26/8/08
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 The cold weather hasn’t been fooled by a few extra weeks of daylight savings with brisk mornings and changeable conditions well and truly upon us. Orca’s 2008 winter collection includes training and cycling garments that will help you control the elements, whatever the weather throws at you.
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POSTED 9/5/08
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The latest Orca Speedsuit and triathlon ranges are now instore around the northern hemisphere, including a raft of new ranges and products and refinements to existing favourites.
SPEEDSUITS
Having proved incredibly popular with endurance distance swimmers and those looking for all the buoyancy they can get the Orca 3.8 has been enhanced further in 2008. The AirLite panels that Orca first introduced to the triathlon world have been increased to include a butt panel, helping to lift you into an even better swimming position. The front of the wetsuit has been modified to include the CardioFlex chest panel for increased flexibility. The DuoSmooth neck seal has also been modified to make it more comfortable and durable. The 3.8 is the wetsuit of choice for the top two Ironman distance triathletes in 2007, World Champion Chris McCormack and runner-up Craig Alexander.
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POSTED 9/5/08
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Orca’s all new 2008 collection will be launched in the northern hemisphere in late February. There are a host of exciting new products, and refinements to some of our most popular ranges.
SPEEDSUITS
The newest addition to our Speedsuit range is the all new RS1 collection. The triathlon world got its first taste of RS1 with the launch of the non-wetsuit swim legal SWIMSKN at the world Ironman Champs in Kona. Joining the SWIMSKN are the FULLSKN and FREESKN. These are ultra thin, SCS coated 1mm neoprene Speedsuits, which provide incredible flexibility and comfort. They are perfect for swimmers who want the benefit of the increased speed a wetsuit provides, without too much restriction.
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POSTED 13/2/08
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 Orca’s summer 2007/08 range is now in store with a mixture of innovative new products and refinements to old favourites.
SPEEDSUITS
Endurance distance athletes first saw the Orca 3.8 at the Orca Wanaka Challenge last year, and then again at Ironman New Zealand, worn by Cameron Brown on his way to winning the race.
The 3.8 features world-first AirRelease breathable neoprene panels, which transfer heat and moisture away from the swimmer. It is also constructed from AirLite neoprene, which uses internally crafted air cavities within the neoprene for incredible buoyancy and flexiblity.
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POSTED 13/11/07
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Orca’s summer 2007/08 range is now in store with a mixture of innovative new products and refinements to old favourites.
SPEEDSUITS
Endurance distance athletes first saw the Orca 3.8 at the Orca Wanaka Challenge last year, and then again at Ironman New Zealand, worn by Cameron Brown on his way to winning the race.
New Zealand is the first country in the world to get the new 2008 model of the 3.8. The 3.8 features world-first AirRelease breathable neoprene panels, which transfer heat and moisture away from the swimmer. It is also constructed from AirLite neoprene, which uses internally crafted air cavities within the neoprene for incredible buoyancy and flexiblity.
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POSTED 8/11/07
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 The Ironman World Championship in Hawaii in mid October saw the launch of an exciting new product for Orca.
The Orca RS1 SWIMSKN is a brand new non-wetsuit legal garment that a host of world class Orca sponsored athletes wore first time in the waters of Kona.
Combining the latest in Orca’s wetsuit and triathlon technology, the RS1 SWIMSKN is constructed from exclusive Biolite fabric which has been treated with a Micelle Silicone Composite Skin coating, and TriSkin, Orca’s most advanced triathlon fabric.
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POSTED 8/11/07
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 Watch out for an exciting new winter range of Orca training and cycling gear, which just hit stores around New Zealand.
The training range includes a series of new styles, fabrics and colours. The men’s range features some great new jackets and fleeces, as well as new colour options for the popular long-sleeved sports tops.
Women will be able to choose from some fantastic new colours including dusty rose and a striking white. The female range also has favourites including track pants and long tights, which are perfect for the cold months.
Orca’s latest innovation in winter training is the Thermic base and outer wear range.
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POSTED 3/5/07
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 Orca has set a new benchmark in wetsuit design with launch of its 3.8 Speedsuit. 3.8 denotes the number of kilometres a long course triathlete swims. Swimming that distance presents a number of issues for athletes and Orca has introduced a number of world-first technologies designed to deliver improved performance.
- Orca’s new AirRelease system uses a unique breathable neoprene material that transfers the heat and moisture generated by an athlete during a long swim and expels it through the neoprene, while retaining superior water resistance
- The 3.8 features a world-first AirLite panel, which uses air pockets within the neoprene to provide buoyancy that helps the body remain in an optimum position for swimming, keeping the torso level in the water
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POSTED 3/5/07
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The brisk mornings and changeable conditions tell us that winter is well and truly upon us. But just because it’s a bit cooler, or it looks like it might rain it doesn’t mean you don’t need or want to get out and exercise. With this in mind Orca has developed a full range of winter training gear, available in Australia for the first time, and designed to help you control the elements, whatever the weather throws at you.
