Countryfile Highlight Lotic

Countryfile Highlight Lotic outdoor swimming wetsuit

By David Hanney

Countryfile highlights the Lotic, showing how it masters the river's rhythm. Slip in and paddle out with gear designed to keep up with every adventurous stroke.

perfect for coasteering adventures – features various thicknesses of neoprene to provide the best balance between manoeuvrability, comfort and warmth

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Outdoor Swimming Swimwear and Wetsuits

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Straven [Womens] Straven [Womens]

Straven [Womens]

Natural rubber insulated shorty swimsuit for wild swim warmth and freedom
£99.99

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Tarka Wetsuit [Mens] Tarka Wetsuit [Mens]

Tarka Wetsuit [Mens]

Natural rubber active shorty wetsuit for wild swims, paddlesports and swim-run days
£124.99

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Tarka Wetsuit [Womens] Tarka Wetsuit [Womens]

Tarka Wetsuit [Womens]

Natural rubber active shorty wetsuit for wild swims, paddlesports and swim-run days
£124.99
Terrapin Natural Swimming Wetsuit [Mens] mens terrapin outdoor swimming wetsuit - action

Terrapin Natural Swimming Wetsuit [Mens]

Natural swimming position with thinner more flexible neoprene
£149.99
Alpkit men's Lotic outdoor swimming wetsuit alpkit - maelstron - lotic - action

Lotic Swimming Wetsuit [Mens]

Our best all-round wetsuit for outdoor swimming in open water
£199.99
alpkit womens lotic wetsuit in black womens Lotic outdoor swimming wetsuit - action

Lotic Swimming Wetsuit [Womens]

Our best all-round wetsuit for outdoor swimming in open water
£199.99
Silvertip Cold Water Wetsuit [Mens] Close up shot of the Alpkit Silvertip outdoor swimming wetsuit

Silvertip Cold Water Wetsuit [Mens]

Fleece-lined wetsuit for longer swims and colder waters
£249.99
Silvertip Cold Water Wetsuit [Womens] Silvertip Cold Water Wetsuit [Womens]

Silvertip Cold Water Wetsuit [Womens]

Fleece-lined wetsuit for longer swims and colder waters
£249.99
alpkit element wetsuit mens jacket in black front Element Wetsuit Jacket [Mens]

Element Wetsuit Jacket [Mens]

Front zip wetsuit jacket. Keep warm your way and easy to put on.
£99.99
alpkit element wetsuit mens vest in black front Element Wetsuit Vest [Mens]

Element Wetsuit Vest [Mens]

Front zip wetsuit vest. Keep warm your way and easy to put on.
£89.99
alpkit element wetsuit mens pants in black front Element Wetsuit Pants [Mens]

Element Wetsuit Pants [Mens]

Wetsuit pants. Keep warm your way and easy to put on.
£99.99
alpkit element wetsuit mens shorts in black front Element Wetsuit Shorts [Mens]

Element Wetsuit Shorts [Mens]

Wetsuit shorts. Keep warm your way and easy to put on.
£79.99

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