Rating: great product!
Reviewer: Katie S., - View all my reviews
I really like all of the LavaCore stuff - I have a hooded shirt, regular shirt, pants and a jumpsuit. The fit is pretty strange - I ended up ordering much larger sizes than what the size chart said (about +2 sizes) - Im a "med/large" in their shirts and I usually wear about a size 10 ladies shirt (36C for those ladies out there that are thinking about it). For pants I wear a 10-12 in pants and I went with a Large in the Lavacore unisex pants. Same for the jumpsuit - I did a large. Its a little loose on top but its fine since I plan to wear it under a wetsuit. I LOVE the fact that I dont get windchill after getting out of the water. Awesome. It fits weird under your arms - very tight in the armpits - but when youre in the water you dont notice it at all. I think the tight fit keeps water from flowing around too much, which keeps you warmer, so thats fine with me. Note - this stuff does get looser when it gets wet, so you want it skin tight when its dry. If its too loose it wont do you any good. Hope this helps!
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Questions and Answers for LavaCore by Oceanic Trilaminate Polytherm Long Sleeve Dive Rash Guard:
paul:
I AM ALLERGIC TO THE WET SUIT MATERIAL CAN THIS PROTECT ME FROM GETTING A RASH WEARING IT UNDER THE WET SUIT?
Darrick (Certified Scuba Instructor at Scuba.com)
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Hello Paul, yes it can put a barrier up between you and the suit. If you have any other questions or would like to place an order please feel free to give us a call at 1.800.347.2822
Jon:
I always hate sizing charts and the forums say LavaCore runs small. I am just shy 62", 44 chest, 34 waste, 32 inseam, and weigh 185-190. I would like to buy LavaCore as separate pants and shirt. Can you recommend sizes? I think XL but...
Bob (Certified Scuba Instructor at Scuba.com)
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The only thing we can say for sure is that according to the manufacturer's sizing chart you'd fall into a ML. If you are concerned about them running small, you are not far outside the range of the Large.
Bob (Certified Scuba Instructor at Scuba.com)
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The only thing we can say for sure is that according to the manufacturer's sizing chart you'd fall into a ML. If you are concerned about them running small, you are not far outside the range of the Large.
paulyn:
do you have this 873.3627, lavacore womens in stock, how soon will it ship?
Bill (Certified Scuba Instructor at Scuba.com)
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Please contact us at 800-347-2822 of info@scuba.com for current stock.
The perfect multi-sport thermal garment when superior protection against wind chill and surface splash is required.
Wind-proof middle layer provides anti-wind chill properties and ensures warmth in cold conditions Water resistant outer layer facilitates fast water run-off and quick drying Light weight and 4-way stretch makes Lavacore incredibly comfortable to wear Breathable middle layer allows moisture to be drawn away from the body on the surface Lavacore is neutrally buoyant All seams are overlapped during flatlock sewing to decrease water flow Full gusset incorporated into the underarm to offer exceptional arm movement and stretch Anti-bacterial inner fleece minimizes odor and eliminates bacteria growth Extended material on back to keep vests and shirts from riding up SPF 30+ protection
WET OR DRY, HOT OR COLD, POLYTHERM HELPS CONTROL YOUR CORE TEMPERATURE LONGER AND WHEN WET MAINTAINS NEUTRAL BUOYANCY.
Close to the skin, this soft internal fleece combined with high 4-way stretch produces the ultimate comfort / warmth / weight ratio, a true leader amongst artificial/man-made fabrics within the water sports industry. Wet or dry, hot or cold, Polytherm helps control your core temperature longer and when wet maintains neutral buoyancy, crucial to divers and any high activity watersports enthusiast.
Due to water weight being eliminated the garment becomes an ultra performance piece of equipment - essential to your body’s needs of maintaining a safe and secure temperature. Whether worn as a stand alone garment, under your wetsuit or even clothing, olytherm is guaranteed to keep you well insulated, flexible, lightweight and free from windchill.
Polytherm Tri-Laminate Combining the outer shell and the inter PU layer, the fleece of Polytherm integrated ensures a very high heat and insulation rating, the PU film layer gives this combination added water resistance and high protection from windchill. Used in areas where extreme heat retention is required.
1) Ultraflex Durable Outer Protection + This outer lycra layer is a 180g/sqm knitted nylon warp knit Tricot with water repellent treatment to ensure fast water run off and anti wind chill properties.
2) Waterproof/Breathable MIddleMembrane + Layer is an impermeable Breathable Microporous high stretch PU Film which is wind proof and breathable allowing perspiration to be drawn away in hot conditions.
3) Insulative Thermal Inner Layer + Fleece layer is a 240g/sqm 4 way stretch polyester fleece with elastane. It has Anti-Pill treatment as well as Anti-Microbial treatment to reduce odor and eliminate bacteria.
Seam Construction All of the Lavacore seams are overlapped during flatlock sewing to ensure maximum water integrity and reduced waterflow through the seams. Maximum heat retention is therefore achieved when worn in colder water conditions. See diagram. To ensure maximum integrity and longevity of your Lavacore garment the seam cross-overs on the inside of the suit are locked under the threads of the adjoining seam. The seam construction being doubled and flat-locked allows for maximum stretch out of the four way stretch fabric technology without compromising at seam edges.
Panel Design The Lavacore range includes female and male specific cut and unique design. Lycra panels with contemporary lines and graphics are incorporated into all garments. Full Under the Arm Gusset. This ensures there is no rub or irritation on the sensitive under side of the arms and side of the body. It also reduces restricted movement considerably and allows for extra reach without seam strain and damage.
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