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Terrapin Natural Swimming Wetsuit
$149.99 $189.99
Rivers, lakes and seas; from the Great North Swim to your daily dip… Designed in collaboration with industry guru Dean Jackson to promote your natural swimming position, Terrapin was made with adventure swimming and open water in mind.
Terrapin is our thinnest, most flexible wetsuit. It provides enough buoyancy to help you move swiftly through the water, adds a thermal layer to keep you warm, and still leaves you with excellent freedom of movement for an unrestricted stroke, particularly around the shoulders.
Compared to the Lotic, Terrapin features thinner neoprene around the back of the leg. This means it has minimal impact on your body’s buoyancy, reducing body roll for a more natural swimming position. 2 mm neoprene at the neck reduces chafing, and the underarm neoprene is thinner still (1.5 mm), giving you the flexibility you need to really extend your reach for long powerful strokes.
Exclusively made from Yamamoto limestone neoprene throughout. This gives it excellent dirt and water repellence, which reduces drag through water so that you move 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, shoulders and neck feature bright flashes of blue to help you stay visible in the water. A long lanyard zip puller up the back means you can get into your wetsuit without relying on a passer-by to help you!
Terrapin is fully recyclable at end-of-life to be made into new neoprene products through our partnership with Circular Flow.
Terrapin is great affordable suit for a natural swimming experience, ideal for both stronger swimmers, and those making their first strokes into open water.
Features
Key Features
- Lower buoyancy wetsuit for a more natural swimming position in the water
- Glideskin neoprene reduces drag so you can swim more efficiently
- Thinner neoprene around the underarms and shoulders for freedom of movement
- High flexibility around shoulders for unrestricted arm movement
- Premium Yalamoto limestone neoprene exclusively used throughout the wetsuit
- Long lanyard on rear zip so you can get in and out of your wetsuit independently
- Zipped pouch on the inside for valuables
- 3 Year Alpine Bond
Vital stats
Panel Construction
Neck: 2 mm Standard Neoprene
Chest: 3 mm Glideskin
Back: 3 mm Glideskin
Shoulder: 2 mm Glideskin
Lower Sleeve Cuff: 1.5 mm Standard Neoprene
Butt: 2.5 mm Glideskin
Crotch: 2.5 mm Glideskin
Armpit Panel: 1.5 mm Standard Neoprene
Upper Leg: 2.5 mm Glideskin
Lower Leg Front: 2.5 mm Standard Neoprene
Lower Leg Back: 2.5 mm Standard Neoprene
Lower Leg Cuff: 2 mm Glideskin
Origin: China
Delivery is free over $99.
All duties and import charges are covered by Alpkit.
Women's wetsuit sizing chart | ||
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Size | Height | Weight |
X Small (Duel only) | 4'11" to 5'3" | 45 to 55 kg |
Small | 5'0" to 5'4" | 50 to 60 kg |
Short & Strong | 5'2" to 5'6" | 70 to 80 kg |
Medium | 5'4" to 5'9" | 55 to 65 kg |
Large | 5'4" to 5'9" | 65 to 75 kg |
Tall & Strong | 5'8" to 6'2" | 65 to 75 kg |
X Large | 5'8" to 6'2" | 70+ 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. |