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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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Outdoor Swimming Swimwear and Wetsuits

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Terrapin Natural Swimming Wetsuit [Mens]
Natural swimming position with thinner more flexible neoprene
£109.99 £139.99

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Terrapin Natural Swimming Wetsuit [Womens]
Natural swimming position with thinner more flexible neoprene
£109.99 £139.99

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Lotic Swimming Wetsuit [Mens]
Our best all-round wetsuit for outdoor swimming in open water
£159.99 £199.99

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Lotic Swimming Wetsuit [Womens]
Our best all-round wetsuit for outdoor swimming in open water
£159.99 £199.99

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Silvertip Cold Water Wetsuit [Mens]
Fleece-lined wetsuit for long swims and braving icy waters
£179.99 £224.99

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Silvertip Cold Water Wetsuit [Womens]
Fleece lined cold water swimming wetsuit
£179.99 £224.99

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Element Wetsuit Jacket [Mens]
Front zip wetsuit jacket. Keep warm your way and easy to put on.
£79.99 £99.99

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Element Wetsuit Vest [Mens]
Front zip wetsuit vest. Keep warm your way and easy to put on.
£69.99 £86.99

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Element Wetsuit Pants [Mens]
Wetsuit pants. Keep warm your way and easy to put on.
£79.99 £99.99

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Element Wetsuit Shorts [Mens]
Wetsuit shorts. Keep warm your way and easy to put on.
£59.99 £74.99

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Element Wetsuit Shorts [Womens]
Wetsuit shorts. Keep warm your way and easy to put on.
£59.99 £74.99

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X-Small
Element Wetsuit Jacket [Womens]
Front zip wetsuit jacket. Keep warm your way and easy to put on.
£84.99 £99.99

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