Seems good
"Not used too many times yet, but seems to improve times. I’m 5’6 and 136lbs and went with the Women’s large. I might have been able to size down but this size feels compressive without restricting breathing and shoulder movement."
Meet the reimagined, better-than-ever Viper X2 Swimskin, and wave goodbye to drag.
We weren’t satisfied with just creating the fastest, most popular swimskin on the planet, so we went back to the drawing board and upped our game. The result is the Viper X2, a swimskin that keeps everything you loved about the original—our patented IXI taping, silicone leg grippers, and premium performance fabrics—and adds a new compression zone in the lower back that provides improved core support, promotes better posture and reduces drag by eliminating bubbling of the fabric in the small of your back.
The Viper X2 Swimskin is USAT and IRONMAN legal and continues to utilize two varieties of the same premium stretch-woven textile from Italy, a hydrophobic Teflon® coating, high-tech bonded seam construction with novel hidden stitch reinforcement and a low-profile autolocking YKK zipper. It is strategically designed with a pattern and panel layout that liberates your arms while providing support where you need it. All of these little details add up to free speed on race day. For the ultimate in swimskin performance, the ROKA Viper X2 promises unmatched support, technology and comfort.


Enhances mobility and greatly reduced irritation throughout the swim.
Bonded with a high-tech seam construction and novel hidden stitch reinforcement.
Printed silicone leg grippers on the inside of the leg opening for a straight seam cut and no sausage leg.


Premium YKK breakaway reversed #3 coil zip design provides an easy removal exiting the swim.
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.
Our patented IXI Taping helps connect the movements of your lower body to your core and arms to increase the efficiency and power transfer of your stroke.
Teflon coating repels water and reduces drag and water absorption.
Overall rating: 4.75 / 5 from 24 reviews.
Review topics: ["size","quality","suit","feels","swim"].
"Not used too many times yet, but seems to improve times. I’m 5’6 and 136lbs and went with the Women’s large. I might have been able to size down but this size feels compressive without restricting breathing and shoulder movement."
"This is my first swimskin, so I don't have a point of reference, but I can tell it's well-made just from unpacking and trying it on. The fabric is high quality, seams are sturdy, zipper is awesome. I followed the size chart and it was spot on. I’m 5’3” and about 120lbs with a straight athletic build, and the medium fits me surprisingly perfect (snug but not inhibiting). Very excited for my first non-wetsuit swim of the season to see how it performs!"
"Wore this for the first time this past weekend in the pool. It felt great, I didn't feel restricted, there was no water that came in. It is tight. I am thinking of what I will wear under for my upcoming half IM. It is hard to zip up on your own and I need to look to get something that will assist me with that."
"Everything is great but the fit around the neck and chest area feels a bit tight. Have too pull it really good before going for the swim"
"Swimskin feels smooth and solid. Very tight to put on at first and takes delicate care and time to pull up. But once on it's alright. Helps keep everything streamlined."
"Worked well & fit tight! They make a great product"
"very nice"
"I was unsure about this at first but I got it and absolutely love it. As a swimmer, I don’t like my arms bound up. This suit is perfect. Gives just the right amount of buoyancy (slight) and provides some free speed. Highly recommend."
"Reduces drag and helps streamline the body"
"Love this swimskin! I got a large as I have a ROKA wetsuit large as well. I am 173cm and 62 kg, and large size was recommended from the size chart. It’s Very true to the size and no restricted movement. Happy with the quality and would recommended this to any triathlete."