Women’s open water swimming neoprene wetsuit - OWS 100 2/2 blue
This open-water swimming wetsuit has been designed with 2 mm glideskin neoprene on the chest and legs for excellent glide in the water. The arms are made from 1.8 mm standard neoprene.
- 2-year warranty
- 365 days to return for members
easy dressingThe back zip and super-stretchy component make it easy to put on.- Recommendations for useTo prevent chafing at the neck and other friction areas, apply Vaseline or a mixture of 50% Vaseline and 50% lanolin.
- ComponentArms: 1.8 mm STANDARD neoprene (fabric outer) Chest and thighs: 2 mm GLIDE SKIN neoprene Back and backs of legs: 2 mm STANDARD neoprene FLATLOCK seams: not waterproof
- What are the different types of neoprene: standard and glideskin?Neoprene is made up of 3 layers: - Inner layer: mesh. - Middle layer: foam. - Outer layer: standard or glideskin fabric. Standard neoprene has a woven fabric outer layer. This material is very tough but soaks up water and is more difficult to repair. Glideskin neoprene has a polymer outer layer. This has the benefit of being more hydrodynamic and also waterproof. It is more fragile but is easily repaired with neoprene glue.
- What is the difference between a surfing wetsuit and an open water swimming wetsuit?Surfing wetsuits are made from standard neoprene, with a woven fabric outer layer. This material is very tough but soaks up water. It is suitable for surfing. Open water swimming wetsuits are made partly or entirely from glideskin neoprene. This waterproof material is more hydrodynamic. It is also more fragile. Open water swimming wetsuits are therefore strictly designed for the practice of swimming
- Why is it so difficult to get into a wetsuit?Getting into a neoprene wetsuit may seem like mission impossible, especially for those who have never used one. Neoprene wetsuits need to be a tight fit, as this is what prevents water from getting in. If the wetsuit is too big, swimmers will be more exposed to the cold, as well as to skin irritation as the wetsuit will move over the course of their session.
- I feel the muscular effort differently when wearing a neoprene wetsuit. Is this normal?If you’re enjoying your first open-water sessions with a wetsuit, it’s completely normal to feel it more or differently in your muscles. This is because the sleeves offer added flotation for your arms, and so you have to use “extra” strength to plunge your arm into the water. This sensation will ease off and disappear after a few sessions.
Features
Summary
Our design teams have developed this open water swimming wetsuit for good freedom of movement when swimming in temperate water.
ID: 8772939
Design benefits
Design details
Specifications
Details
| level of practice | beginner |
| water temperature | temperate water |
| neck type | crew neck |
| type of opening/closing | velcro, zip |
| zip type | non waterproof zip, back zip, full zip |
| neoprene thickness | 2 mm |
| main material | neoprene |
| without pocket | |
| number of pockets | pocket less |
| airtight/waterproof | not waterproof |
| type of length | long |
| condition | new |
| reinforced area | without reinforced area |
| sleeves length | long sleeves |
| anti-uv | non anti-uv |
| sleeve finishing | without finishing |
| style | two-tone |
| stitching type | FLAT |
| balaclava | without balaclava |
| type of neoprene | smooth neoprene |
| suit | integral |
Composition
Foam part: 100.0% Rubber |
Main fabric - Outer layer: 15.0% Elastane, 85.0% Polyester |
Main fabric - Inner layer: 14.0% Elastane, 86.0% Polyamide |
