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Wetsuit Base Body Mens

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Description

The Orca Wetsuit Base Body Mens is a sleeveless one-piece base layer in 2 mm Yamamoto neoprene. It has no zip and no sleeves, so it slides under your wetsuit like a second skin and adds warmth from your chest to your thighs.

Who it's for

Swimmers who want more warmth than a vest gives. A vest stops at your waist; the Base Body carries on over your hips and thighs, where the big muscles are. Wear it under your suit for a winter swim in Port Phillip Bay or a morning on Lake Jindabyne. When the water is temperate, wear it alone as a single layer and swim with your arms and shoulders completely free.

Buoyancy and flexibility

Yamamoto neoprene is light and elastic, and the inner lining is chosen to stretch with it. With no sleeves and no zip there is nothing stiff anywhere in the garment: nothing across your shoulders, and no zip track to press into your back under a wetsuit.

Getting the size right

Find your size by chest, height and weight:

  • XS: chest 76–85 cm, height 161–169 cm, weight 61–66 kg
  • S: chest 85–94 cm, height 167–175 cm, weight 67–74 kg
  • M: chest 94–103 cm, height 173–185 cm, weight 75–82 kg
  • L: chest 103–112 cm, height 183–191 cm, weight 83–90 kg
  • XL: chest 112–120.5 cm, height 187–194 cm, weight 89–98 kg
  • XXL: chest 120.5–129.5 cm, height 191–198 cm, weight 98–108 kg

It goes on through the neck opening, feet first, and should sit close all over with no loose folds at the lower back. A close fit lets your wetsuit slide on over the top and keeps water from washing through when you wear it alone.

Water temperature range

The Base Body works at both ends of the year. In very cold water it goes under your wetsuit, doubling the neoprene over your core and thighs. In temperate water it is a suit by itself for swimmers who find a full wetsuit too warm or too restrictive.

Looking after neoprene

Rinse it in plenty of fresh water after every swim, salt or chlorine, and dry it in the shade or somewhere airy indoors. Keep it out of direct sun. Mind your fingernails when you pull it on: a nail is the quickest way to nick neoprene.

Specifications
  • Material
    90 % neoprene, 10 % polyamide (nylon)
  • Thickness
    2 mm
  • Weight
    Swimmer weight by size - XS: 61-66 kg, S: 67-74 kg, M: 75-82 kg, L: 83-90 kg, XL: 89-98 kg, XXL: 98-108 kg
  • Zipper Location
    No zip
  • Chest
    XS: 76-85 cm, S: 85-94 cm, M: 94-103 cm, L: 103-112 cm, XL: 112-120.5 cm, XXL: 120.5-129.5 cm
  • Outer Shell Material
    Yamamoto neoprene
  • Size Range
    XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL
  • Height
    Swimmer height by size - XS: 161-169 cm, S: 167-175 cm, M: 173-185 cm, L: 183-191 cm, XL: 187-194 cm, XXL: 191-198 cm
  • Inner Shell Material
    High-elasticity inner lining

Sizing Guide

Additional Information
  • Men's sleeveless one-piece neoprene base layer
  • 2 mm Yamamoto neoprene
  • No zip and no sleeves
  • Elastic inner lining
  • Wear under a wetsuit in very cold water
  • Wear alone as a single layer in temperate water
  • 90 % neoprene, 10 % polyamide (nylon)
  • Sizes XS to XXL

    Care instructions for longer durability
    CLEANING
    Neoprene can be damaged by excess salt or other chemicals such as chlorine if used in swimming pools. We recommend washing your wetsuit with plenty of water after use. A small amount of neutral pH soap can be used and then rinsed out afterwards.
    Once clean, be sure to prevent it from holding on to too much moisture. Air dry it outside or in a ventilated indoor space, somewhere without direct exposure to sunlight as this can damage its materials.

    STORAGE
    Storing your wetsuit properly keeps the materials and seams from creasing and being strained for long periods of time. It also prevents the material from wrinkling, which can affect both the wetsuit's durability and appearance.
    The best way to store a wetsuit is to hang it draped from its waist, so that the most delicate areas such as the shoulders and arms do not have any tension on them.
    For wetsuits with very flexible shoulders, (Apex Flex or Apex Flow) it is important not to place them on a hanger from the shoulder area, as this will degrade the elasticity over time. For the rest of the models, a wide hanger can be used, as long as the wetsuit is not strained in the shoulder or neck area.

    SOME RECOMMENDATIONS FOR USE
    1) Avoid contact between the velcro and the lining of your wetsuit as this will affect the material’s sensitive fibers. Keep the velcro covered with the provided fabric patch or make sure the velcro is fastened, so that the rough part of the velcro won’t damage the inside of the wetsuit.
    2) Be careful not to damage the neoprene material with your fingernails while putting on or taking off your wetsuit, as this type of damage is not covered by our warranty policy.
    3) Triathlon and open water wetsuits have been designed specifically for surface swimming. We can't guarantee correct performance of the wetsuits for other activities. Any damage to the wetsuit resulting from activities other than surface swimming is not covered by our warranty policy.
    4) Avoid scraping your wetsuit against any surface (especially rough surfaces), never lean on any surface with your wetsuit on.

FAQ's

Can you wear the Orca Wetsuit Base Body Mens under a wetsuit?
Yes. The Orca Wetsuit Base Body Mens is made to go under a swimming wetsuit in very cold water. It has no zip and no sleeves, so it adds 2 mm of neoprene over your torso and thighs without bulk in the arms.

Can the Orca Wetsuit Base Body Mens be worn alone?
Yes. In temperate water the Orca Wetsuit Base Body Mens works as a single layer. It covers your torso and thighs in 2 mm Yamamoto neoprene and leaves your arms and shoulders free to swim.

How thick is the Orca Wetsuit Base Body Mens?
The Orca Wetsuit Base Body Mens is made from 2 mm Yamamoto neoprene with an elastic inner lining. That is slim enough to layer under a wetsuit and thick enough to add real warmth on a long swim.

What size Orca Wetsuit Base Body Mens should I choose?
Size the Orca Wetsuit Base Body Mens on chest, height and weight together. As a guide, M fits a 94 to 103 cm chest, 173 to 185 cm in height and 75 to 82 kg. Sizes run from XS to XXL.

How do you get into the Orca Wetsuit Base Body Mens without a zip?
Step into the Orca Wetsuit Base Body Mens through the neck opening and work it up over your hips before putting your arms through. The Yamamoto neoprene stretches to let you in, then sits close once it is on.

What is the difference between the Orca Base Body and the Heatseeker Vest?
The Orca Wetsuit Base Body Mens is a one-piece that covers your torso and thighs. The Orca Heatseeker Vest stops at the waist. Both are 2 mm neoprene, sleeveless, and made to be worn under a wetsuit or alone.