Athlete Adventure Review Terrapin Wetsuit

Athlete Adventure Review Terrapin Wetsuit

By Ben Turner

The Terrapin wetsuit wraps wild swimmers in buoyancy and warmth, hugging your form with precision so you can glide through the water with ease and confidence.

Would recommend the Terrapin to anyone who wants a high quality, affordable and reliable wetsuit for non-winter UK swimming both in the fresh and sea water. The Terrapin is a reliable addition to anyone’s training gear repertoire, the quality of Alpkit shines through during use, the ‘warm and fuzzy’ you get from the Alpkit staff and the Alpkit Alpine Bond means you can train hard and rest assured that you are covered with quality. To me, the Terrapin is the minimalist running shoe of wetsuits that packs performance.Read the review

Outdoor Swimming Swimwear and Wetsuits

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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.
$109.99 $129.99

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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.
$94.99 $119.99

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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.
$109.99 $129.99

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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 $99.99

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