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Outdoor Swimmer Terrapin Wetsuit Review

By Alice Peyredieu

The Terrapin wetsuit keeps swimmers afloat with buoyant panels and flexibility that hugs the body, making lake or ocean swims invigorating with its added warmth.

A great compromise between a natural swimming position and a more robust suit that will take being roughed around a bit. The buoyancy of the suit (only 1.5mm to 3mm neoprene thickness) is more than the Orca and Sailfish but still less than triathlon wetsuits. The nylon covering of the legs and sleeves make it a robust choice

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