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    Aaron Jackson

    Model is 180cm (5' 11"), wears a size medium and regular leg length.

    Ben Field

    Model is 180cm (5' 11"), wears a size medium/large ,medium bottoms and long? leg length.

    Dan Dean

    Model is 169cm (5' 6.5"), wears a size medium ,32 bottoms and short leg length.

    Hannah Murray

    Model is 172.7cm (5' 8"), wears a size 10 and long leg length.

    Rachel Gatehouse

    Model is 165cm (5' 5"), wears a size 10 and long leg length.

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Aaron Jackson

Model is 180cm (5' 11"), wears a size medium and regular leg length.

Ben Field

Model is 180cm (5' 11"), wears a size medium/large ,medium bottoms and long? leg length.

Dan Dean

Model is 169cm (5' 6.5"), wears a size medium ,32 bottoms and short leg length.

Hannah Murray

Model is 172.7cm (5' 8"), wears a size 10 and long leg length.

Rachel Gatehouse

Model is 165cm (5' 5"), wears a size 10 and long leg length.

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Lotic Swimming Wetsuit

Outdoor swimming wetsuit

£139.99 £199.99

Fine-tuned to maximise comfort and time in the water; a combination of flexibility, thickness and stretch makes Lotic our best all-round wetsuit for swimming in open water
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Open water swimming requires buoyancy, freedom of movement and insulation - a combination you just don't get in a standard wetsuit. Designed in collaboration with industry guru Dean Jackson, Lotic was made to meet these demands.

The right level of buoyancy helps you to move swiftly and efficiently through the water. We’ve used slightly thicker neoprene at the back, upper legs and glutes to lift your lower body. This reduces drag at the front of the wetsuit and stops your legs from getting so tired, promoting a more efficient swimming position.

Exclusively made from Yamamoto limestone neoprene throughout, Lotic uses thinner neoprene around the shoulders, chest and underarms, leaving your upper body unrestricted so you can really reach forward for long, powerful strokes. The collar and cuffs are thinner still to reduce wetsuit chafing.

Glideskin neoprene makes up most of Lotic. This gives it excellent dirt and water repellence and reduces drag through water so that you move more efficiently. Glideskin also reduces heat conduction from the body, making it warmer than standard neoprene. The lower leg is a high abrasion area, so we’ve used nylon-faced neoprene around the calf and shin for added durability.

The wrists, ankles, shoulders and neck feature flashes of red for better visibility. A long lanyard zip-puller up the back means you can get into your wetsuit without relying on a passer-by to help you!

Lotic is fully recyclable at end-of-life to be made into new neoprene products through our partnership with Circular Flow.

Whether you’re an experience open water swimmer or transitioning over from the pool, Lotic offers the best balance between flexibility, buoyancy and warmth.

Features

Key Features

  • A balance between flexibility, buoyancy and warmth.
  • Glideskin neoprene reduces drag so you can swim more efficiently.
  • Thinner neoprene around shoulders, chest and underarms for unrestricted arm movement.
  • Yamamoto limestone neoprene exclusively used throughout the wetsuit.
  • Abrasion resistant nylon-faced neoprene on the lower leg for durability.
  • Long lanyard on rear zip so you can get in and out of your wetsuit independently.
  • Internal pouch for valuables
  • 3 Year Alpine Bond

Vital stats

Panel construction

Upper body
Chest Glideskin 2.5 mm core temperature retention
Back Glideskin 3.5 mm core temperature retention
Shoulder Glideskin 2.5 mm arm movement
Armpit panel Standard Neoprene 2 mm freedom of movement
Lower Sleeve Cuff Nylon faced Neoprene 1.5 mm durability and comfort
Lower body
Butt Glideskin 4 mm durability and core temperature retention
Crotch Glideskin 2.5 mm comfort
Upper leg Glideskin 4 mm temperature retention and buoyancy
Lower leg front Nylon faced Neoprene 3 mm temperature retention and durability

Origin: China

Men's wetsuit sizing chart
Size Height Weight
X Small (Duel only) 5'0" to 5'6" 55 to 65 kg
Short & Strong 5'5" to 5'11" 75 to 85 kg
Small 5'4" to 5'10" 60 to 70 kg
Small Tall (Duel only) 5'7" to 6'1" 65 to 75 kg
Medium 5'8" to 6'1" 70 to 80 kg
Medium & Tall (Not Duel) 5'9" to 6'2" 70 to 80 kg
Large 5'9" to 6'2" 80 to 90 kg
X Large 5'9" to 6'2" 90 to 100 kg
Tall & Strong (Duel only) 5'10" to 6'4" 80+ kg
Note: These suits are sized for a performance fit, so if you are unused to wearing a swimming wetsuit you may still find it tight. If you prefer a comfort fit go up a size, but note it will be less thermally efficient.