This sleek swimskin sheds drag, supports a tight body line, and gets you out of the water faster—without the top-tier price tag. With Italian stretch-woven fabrics made from recycled nylon, bonded seams, and drag-defying hydrophobic coatings—this is a premium suit built for triathletes who refuse to compromise on performance.
Think of it as free speed for non-wetsuit swims.
WHAT'S A SWIMSKIN? AND WHEN TO HAVE ONE.
Swimskins are used in warm water races (above 76.1°F / 24.5°C) when wetsuits aren’t legal. They reduce drag by covering your tri kit with an ultra fast, hydrophobic layer—and will save you several minutes in the water.
Because race-day water temps can swing by a few degrees, it’s smart to pack a swimskin for any race where water is expected to be over 70°F / 21°C.
Wondering the water temp for your race? This page shows the average historical water temperature for every IRONMAN and IRONMAN 70.3 race in the world.
Fast and frictionless from the first stroke to T1, the Viper Pro.3 slices through the water with a barely-there, hydrodynamic feel. Targeted compression stabilizes your core, while unrestricted shoulders and arms let you hold form and power through every stroke. Advanced hydrophobic coatings and bonded seams shed water and drag, keeping you cool, efficient, and primed for the bike.
Fast and frictionless from the first stroke to T1, the Viper Pro.3 slices through the water with a barely-there, hydrodynamic feel. Targeted compression stabilizes your core, while unrestricted shoulders and arms let you hold form and power through every stroke. Advanced hydrophobic coatings and bonded seams shed water and drag, keeping you cool, efficient, and primed for the bike.
Who it's built for
Who it's built for
Triathletes racing in warm, non-wetsuit legal conditions who want proven ROKA speed without the pro price.
Age-groupers and first-time Ironman athletes looking for a faster, sleeker alternative to a tri suit swim.
Athletes who seek quality fabrics and pro-level details but don’t need every elite-spec feature of the Viper X.3.
Triathletes racing in warm, non-wetsuit legal conditions who want proven ROKA speed without the pro price.
Age-groupers and first-time Ironman athletes looking for a faster, sleeker alternative to a tri suit swim.
Athletes who seek quality fabrics and pro-level details but don’t need every elite-spec feature of the Viper X.3.
What makes it fast
What makes it fast
Hydrophobic Technology: Italian-woven textiles with Teflon® coating to repel water and shed drag.
Bonded Seam Construction: Smooth, hidden reinforcement for durability without irritation.
Light Compression: Keep your hips high and body line straight for better efficiency.
Breakaway Auto-Lock Zipper: Quick release for fast T1 transitions.
Hydrophobic Technology: Italian-woven textiles with Teflon® coating to repel water and shed drag.
Bonded Seam Construction: Smooth, hidden reinforcement for durability without irritation.
Light Compression: Keep your hips high and body line straight for better efficiency.
Breakaway Auto-Lock Zipper: Quick release for fast T1 transitions.
A swimskin is a thin, compressive suit designed to be worn over a triathlon kit
for warm water swims where wetsuits are not allowed.
PERFORMANCE MEETS VALUE.
All the drag reduction of our X.3 models: hydrophobic material, bonded seams, lanyard-free zipper, minus the core support.
MAX SPEED IN A SLEEVELESS.
IXI™ internal streamline support stabilizes your core & connects hips to shoulders, improving power xfer. Also features new hyperflexible material.
MAX SPEED w/ MORE FREEDOM THAN EVER.
Esp. beneficial for athletes in a sleeved tri kit. Arms-Up™ design with new hyperflexible textile for the world's freest short sleeve swimskin.
MAX SPEED, LIGHTER, AND COOLER.
The ultimate weapon for non-wetsuit swims with new cooling properties to prevent overheating. Next-gen compression, refined paneling, and even lighter fabrics deliver unmatched speed and optimized body position in non-wetsuit swims.
Patented Arms-Up™ Technology
Our patented Arms-Up™ design means the suit "wants" your arms raised above shoulder level, rather than hanging down at the side. This makes the recovery phase of your freestyle easier, resulting in less fatigue in a long race
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IXI™ Streamline Support Taping
Patented IXI™ core support taping streamlines your body and connects your hips to your shoulders for better rotation. Reinforces proper posture in the water, which is especially beneficial in longer races where your body line tends to break down
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Lower Back Core Compression Zone
An updated lower back panel provides enhanced core compression, better support and improved posture in the water. It also reduces the bubbling effect of the fabric in the small of your back to eliminate drag
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YKK Auto-lock Zipper
YKK #3 semi-autolock zipper with low drag, reverse coil zipper tape - no lanyard needed
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Meets World Triathlon Standards for Non-Wetsuit Swims
Softer, lighter Italian stretch-woven textiles increase speed, and adjusted seams reduce pressure points + chafing
Softer, lighter Italian stretch-woven textiles increase speed, and adjusted seams reduce pressure points + chafing
Lightweight, precision-engineered textiles improve vertical alignment and speed while minimizing pressure points for a smooth, chafe-free feel
IXI™ Power Compression Tape
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Hydrophobic Nano Coating
A SCS (Super Composite Skin) Hydrophobic Nano Coating reduces surface drag for more speed while also improving durability
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Bonded Seams
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Silicone Leg Gripper
Printed silicone leg grippers on the inside of the leg opening for a straight seam cut and no sausage leg
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VIPER SWIMSKIN Size Chart
FIT TIPS
Swimskins should fit snugly but comfortably without inhibiting your breathing or arm movement. Fit may feel different while swimming vs. on land, so make sure to try the suit in the water. They are meant to have a tight, compression fit, like a competition pool swimming suit.
Note that swimskins are meant to be worn on top of a race top/bottom or race suit only for the swim portion of the race. They are very specific, high performance garments not meant to be worn alone like traditional swimwear and the suits can be see-through under certain light or when wet. Undergarments such as a tri kit or swimsuit are strongly advised.
Your race kit will affect the fit slightly, so please be sure to try them on and swim in them with your race kit or another suit underneath.
Select your height, then locate your suggested size based on your weight.
(28%%): Many customers remarked that the fit of the product is great and perfect, with some mentioning it fits well.
(8%%): Customers expressed appreciation for the great feel of the product, which was mentioned multiple times in the reviews.
(8%%): It was observed by customers that the quality of the product is outstanding, with many praising its craftsmanship.
(8%%): Customers expressed appreciation for the high quality, smooth swim, and good triathlon swim skin.
(16%%): A significant number of customers stated that the swim skin is great, fast, comfortable, and top notch.
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Review highlights
"Good quality and fits perfectly" — Foo H.
"High quality smooth swim." — Kevin H.
"The quality of the material or fabric is outstanding." — Dennis M.
Reviews
Great customer service
"The Roka team were really helpful, i contacted them about my purchase and appeared the first item was lost in transit. They immediately sent another item so it could arrive before the competition i purchased it for. The skin itself fits really well, my only negative feedback would be the zipper has no cord to be able to pull up or get off on your own. Requires assistance from a second person and this might be an issue in T1 transition."