The Scotsman names the Lotic in their 'Outdoor Swimming Essentials' list.

The Scotsman names the Lotic in their 'Outdoor Swimming Essentials' list.

By Nick Moyle

The Scotsman names the Lotic in their 'Outdoor Swimming Essentials' list.

It’s thick enough to keep the cold at bay for a while, without making you feel stiff limbed, and attention to buoyancy in the design helps lift your lower body in a way that makes your swim more efficient.

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Outdoor Swimming Swimwear and Wetsuits

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Element Wetsuit Jacket [Mens]

Front zip wetsuit jacket. Keep warm your way and easy to put on.
€94,99 €119,99

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Element Wetsuit Vest [Mens]

Front zip wetsuit vest. Keep warm your way and easy to put on.
€84,99 €109,99

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Element Wetsuit Pants [Mens]

Wetsuit pants. Keep warm your way and easy to put on.
€94,99 €119,99

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Element Wetsuit Shorts [Mens]

Wetsuit shorts. Keep warm your way and easy to put on.
€69,99 €89,99

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Element Wetsuit Jacket [Womens]

Front zip wetsuit jacket. Keep warm your way and easy to put on.
€99,99 €119,99

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Element Wetsuit Vest [Womens]

Front zip wetsuit vest. Keep warm your way and easy to put on.
€84,99 €109,99

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Element Wetsuit Pants [Womens]

Wetsuit pants. Keep warm your way and easy to put on.
€94,99 €119,99

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Element Wetsuit Shorts [Womens] Element Wetsuit Shorts [Womens]

Element Wetsuit Shorts [Womens]

Wetsuit shorts. Keep warm your way and easy to put on.
€69,99 €89,99

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Lotic Swimming Wetsuit [Mens]

Our best all-round wetsuit for outdoor swimming in open water
€169,99 €229,99

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Lotic Swimming Wetsuit [Womens]

Our best all-round wetsuit for outdoor swimming in open water
€169,99 €229,99

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Terrapin Natural Swimming Wetsuit [Mens]

Natural swimming position with thinner more flexible neoprene
€129,99 €169,99

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Terrapin Natural Swimming Wetsuit [Womens]

Natural swimming position with thinner more flexible neoprene
€129,99 €169,99

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