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Wetsuit Base Layer Womens

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Description

The Orca Wetsuit Base Layer Womens is a thin, long-sleeve neoprene top cut for women. At 1.3 mm it is slim enough to disappear under a swimming wetsuit and stretchy enough to swim in alone.

Who it's for

Open water swimmers who want one more layer without buying a second wetsuit. Pull it on under your suit for a winter bay swim or an alpine lake dip and your core stays warmer for longer. When the water turns mild, wear it alone over your swimmers: it cuts the chill on a breezy morning and covers your shoulders and arms from the sun.

Buoyancy and flexibility

This top is about warmth and freedom, with the lift left to your wetsuit. The 1.3 mm neoprene is backed with a nylon lining that gives it plenty of stretch, so it follows your shoulders through the stroke and does not bunch under a suit. The women-specific pattern follows the body's shape, which keeps the fabric flat against your skin.

Getting the size right

Size it on your chest, waist and hips:

  • XS/8: chest 78–86 cm, waist 55–61 cm, hips 81–87 cm
  • S/10: chest 83–89 cm, waist 61–67 cm, hips 87–93.5 cm
  • M/12: chest 89–94 cm, waist 67–73.5 cm, hips 93.5–100 cm
  • L/14: chest 94–99 cm, waist 73.5–80 cm, hips 100–106 cm
  • XL/16: chest 99–104 cm, waist 80–86 cm, hips 106–112.5 cm

It should fit like a second skin, close at the neck, wrists and hem with no loose folds. A snug fit is what lets it slide under a wetsuit and keeps water from pooling inside when you wear it alone.

Water temperature range

Think of the Base Layer as the piece that stretches your season. In cold southern water, from Port Phillip Bay in winter to a Tasmanian lake, it goes under your wetsuit as extra insulation for your core. In mild water, from a Queensland winter to a southern summer, it works alone when a full wetsuit is more than you need.

Specifications
  • Material
    1.3 mm neoprene with nylon inner lining
  • Thickness
    1.3 mm
  • Weight
    XS: 46-53kg, S: 54-61kg, M: 60-67kg, L: 66-74kg
  • Chest
    XS: 78-86 cm, S: 83-89 cm, M: 89-94 cm, L: 94-99 cm, XL: 99-104 cm
  • Outer Shell Material
    Neoprene
  • Length
    200 mm
  • Size Range
    XS/8, S/10, M/12, L/14, XL/16
  • Height
    XS: 144-160cm, S: 157-167cm, M: 165-177cm, L: 170-185cm
  • Width
    200 mm
  • Waist
    XS: 55-61 cm, S: 61-67 cm, M: 67-73.5 cm, L: 73.5-80 cm, XL: 80-86 cm
  • Hips
    XS: 81-87 cm, S: 87-93.5 cm, M: 93.5-100 cm, L: 100-106 cm, XL: 106-112.5 cm
  • Inner Shell Material
    Nylon lining

Sizing Guide

Additional Information
  • Women's long-sleeve neoprene top for open water swimming
  • 1.3 mm neoprene
  • Nylon inner lining for stretch
  • Wear under a wetsuit for extra warmth in cold water
  • Wear alone in mild water for warmth and sun cover
  • Women-specific pattern that follows the body's shape

FAQ's

Can you wear the Orca Wetsuit Base Layer under a wetsuit?
Yes. The Orca Wetsuit Base Layer Womens is made to go under a swimming wetsuit in cold water. At 1.3 mm it adds warmth around your core without adding bulk, and the stretchy nylon-lined neoprene moves with your stroke.

Can the Orca Wetsuit Base Layer be worn without a wetsuit?
Yes. In mild water the Orca Wetsuit Base Layer Womens works as an outer layer over your swimmers. It takes the edge off cool water and covers your arms and shoulders from the sun, while staying stretchy enough to swim in freely.

How thick is the Orca Wetsuit Base Layer Womens?
The Orca Wetsuit Base Layer Womens is made from 1.3 mm neoprene with a nylon inner lining. That is thin enough to layer under a wetsuit comfortably and still gives you a real step up in warmth.

What size Orca Wetsuit Base Layer Womens should I choose?
Size the Orca Wetsuit Base Layer Womens on chest, waist and hips. XS/8 fits a 78 to 86 cm chest, S/10 fits 83 to 89 cm, M/12 fits 89 to 94 cm, L/14 fits 94 to 99 cm and XL/16 fits 99 to 104 cm.

How should the Orca Wetsuit Base Layer Womens fit?
The Orca Wetsuit Base Layer Womens should fit like a second skin, close at the neck, wrists and hem with no loose folds. A snug fit lets it slide under your wetsuit and stops water sitting inside it.

Is the Orca Wetsuit Base Layer Womens long sleeve?
Yes. The Orca Wetsuit Base Layer Womens is a long-sleeve top with a high neck, cut on a women-specific pattern. The full-length sleeves add warmth under a wetsuit and cover your arms when you wear it alone.