LavaCore Men's Long Sleeve Shirt
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Lavacore Men's Long Sleeve Shirt

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Key Features

  • Soft fleece inner layer for warmth
  • Neutrally buoyant
  • Overlap flat lock stitch lessens water flow
  • Antibacterial inner fleece minimizes odors
  • Can be used as a layer under a wetsuit
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Lavacore Men's Long Sleeve Shirt

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Lava Core

By RICHARD S.

 -  Sand Springs, OK, US

Awesome! Fit is perfect. Nice under my drysuit.

 

Love lavacore

By GREGORY H.

 -  Tampa, FL, US

Great warmth with no bulk. Much better than a wetsuit.

Lavacore is a technically advanced fabric, constructed and engineered exclusively for water sports requiring the ultimate in thermal control and superior comfort. Thermal and neutral buoyancy properties create the ideal garment - under a neoprene wetsuit for added insulation and warmth or as a stand-alone exposure protection garment. The unique design of Lavacore materials eliminates constriction and allows for extreme movement and flexibility while regulating your core warmth.

Lavacore shirts are made with an exclusive Polytherm Tri-Laminate. Ideal for use as a primary exposure suit in warmer waters or as a supplemental undergarment in colder waters. Windproof and breathable providing anti-wind chill properties while also drawing moisture away from the body on the surface, ensuring warmth in cold conditions. For the ultimate in warmth Lavacore's Merino Laminate lined garments are super soft yet durable. Moisture wicking and anti-bacterial, the Merino fleece inner minimizes odor and keeps you warm above and below the surface.

Shirt is DWR: Durable Water Repellant has flat seam construction throughout for stretch and comfort. Lavacore is neutrally buoyant so you won't need to add weight to your weight system compromising your weight comfort zone. Full gusset incorporated into the underarms offer exceptional arm movement and stretch and all seams are overlapped during flat-lock sewing to ensure maximum water integrity and strength. Lavacore provides SPF 50+ sun protection and is designed and developed with your guarantee of quality. Men's long sleeve shirt has thumb loops, waist drawstring closure with barrel lock to prevent suit ride up when layering under exposure suit and is hypoallergenic. Shirt is available in multiple sizes.

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This product has a limited warranty of 12 months.

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LavaCore Shirt Features

  • Lavacore Men's Long Sleeve Shirt:
  • Technically Advance Fabric
  • Ultimate in Thermal Control and Superior Comfort
  • Constructed and Engineered Exclusively for Water Sports
  • Unique Synthetic Construction
  • Exclusive Polytherm Tri-Laminate
  • Merino Laminate Lined Garment
  • Water Resistant Outer Layer for Fast Water Run Off and Quick Drying
  • Windproof Middle Layer for Anti-Wind Chill and Superior Warmth
  • Breathable Middle Layer Allows Perspiration to Be Drawn Away in Hot Conditions
  • 4-Way Stretch for Ultimate Flexibility
  • Neutrally Buoyant
  • Worn by Itself in Warm Water or Under Exposure Shirt for Added Warmth
  • Use for Thermal Layer and/or UV Protection
  • Overlapped Flatlock Seams for Extra Durability and Warmth
  • Sun Protection: SPF 50+
  • Hypoallergenic Fabric
  • Thumb Loops and Waist Drawstring w/Barrel Lock to Prevent Suit Ride Up
  • Full Gusset Underarms: Exceptional Arm Movement and Stretch
  • DWR: Durable Water Repellant
  • Color: Black
  • Available in Multiple Sizes
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LavaCore Shirt Reviews

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Questions about this item:

Shopper  Is it best to get one size smaller than your shirt size for a better, snugger fit? I tend to get cold when diving in cool water even with my 5mm wet suit. thank you in advance for your time and help.
RONALD H  No, one size smaller will be too small. They are already undersize in my opinion. It is a struggle to get out of when wet. I wish I had purchased zippered version.
MICHAEL D  I use my normal shirt size. It fits very snug. Have not tried it under a thicker wetsuit. I use it as a light weight, warm weather suit.
BOB G  Lavacore sizing is odd. Maybe because the started in Australia? My dive buddies and I have all found that their shirts run small. Do not order a size smaller than your normal shirt size. If you do, the Lavacore will be uncomfortably tight. I strongly recommend you order one, or even two, sizes larger than you normally would. Don't be surprised if the sleeves are too long.
MARIO P  It is for the most part a true fit. If anything it's a little snug.
GARY P  No, they are sized correctly and have a lot of stretch. Get your regular size. Smaller would make it too snug
DALE C  That's a tough one as I remember the sleeves being too tight when the body fit, so I returned the long sleeve for the short, especially to wear under another suit. The material isn't as stretchy as neoprene, so you might think of that so you don't feel restricted wearing it. the associated measurement charts were pretty close, except for the sleeve thing. Hope that helps. Good diving to you.
KIRILL L  I would say, get your correct size or even a bigger size, it's very snag fit.
JOE S  LavaCore is supposed to be true to size, however in some cases it may fit a little small. Lavacore is the equivalent to a 1.5 - 2mm neoprene and neutrally buoyant. It stays a little warmer when layered beneath a wetsuit. It does dry fairly quick except the lower part of the garments where the water drains. After about half hour, just wring it out and it should dry fairly quick.
PAUL P  I wouldn't. I had the same concern but am happy with the snugness. I am 6 feet tall, 200 lbs and wear a large.
JEFF H  Not unless u wear regular clothes large. Pretty true to size. FYI, I don't find lava core to be warmer than reg neoprene. Maybe equivalent to 2 or 2.5 mm... Also, dries ok except lowest hanging part of garment stays damp a long time, so you feel like you are aways putting on damp suit. Don't use my lavacore as much as I hoped. I dive in a 3 or 5 mm in warm water a lot (long dives, 3-5x a day) and sometimes I'll throw on a 5 mm ore for xtra warmth, even ith the 5 mm full suit. Hope this helps.
SHAWN N  I found the Lavacore clothing to run small. You might want to purchase the shirt in your regular size.
Shopper  My stats are: weight: 67 kg height: 192 cm waist: 31 inches chest size: 93.5 cm May I know what size fits me? Thanks, Zacch
KIRILL L  I think you should try size M first (I'm wider and I'm on the edge between M and L). However It might feel too small as it has very weird cut in shoulders. Note that size L has the same feeling :)
JEFF H  You vs me (I hope I got conversions right) weight 147.7 lbs vs 144 lbs height 6'3" vs 5' 8" waist 31 vs 32 chest 37 vs 40 I bought the medium. And the medium shorts. Love them both. The shorts will fit you. It sounds like you are tall and thin. I am afraid the medium might be too short in body and sleeves; don't know if the large will be too big in waist and chest. Hope this helps but sorry I can't be of more assistance. So...I love the product. Remember Leisure Pro's policy: You have 60 days from the date of invoice to return the merchandise for full refund on your credit card. So I'd order one and see; if you have a trip coming up order both and return the one that doesn't work! See you underwater!
JAMES A  Can you convert that to non metric lol
FABIO N  Yes, you'll be fine!
Shopper  would lavacore work for snorking in the great lakes (huron, georgian bay)? huron is on the cold side. not antarctica but not a swimming pool.
JOSH S  These appear to be like a slightly insulated swim shirt - Im not sure of the water temp in the great lakes - if you get cold - you may want to consider a skin?? We dive and the guys use these to dive in warm temps 80 plus - otherwise a skin or wetsuit, but we are diving. Hope this helps a little??
JOSHUA S  probably not, it provides about the same exposure protection as a 2mm wetsuit.
VLADIMIR D  yes it would help. i used it in 75F ~ 68F water. in 70F+ it's even too hot, especially on a sunny day. below 70F it helps, again especially nice if it's sunny so your back is warm. if you only surface snorkel it will keep you warm. if you free dive with it, it will still help. i'm barely wet below it when taken off after use. it's a semi-dry garment so water isn't flowing past your body in and out and to keep you extra warmer than 1mm seems it should. next stop is a 3mm shorty which starts to get more elaborate and makes you way more buoyant, harder to stay down if you free dive w/o weights. note that the lavacore absorbs quite a bit of water, more than neoprene wetsuit material so it will take a while to dry, especially if the nights are cool/cold. i am glad i got it. will buy lavacore pants next as a base layer below my semi-dry wetsuit when scuba diving in sub 60F temps.
JAMES A  Im sure it would - i got the long sleeved one because i never wear a wetsuit but needed something for a little warmth- i th
JAMES H  I use the Lavacore for swimming in a heated pool in the winter when the temperatures are a bit cooler. The shirt provides minimal heat compared to a wetsuit. Fourth Element makes a dive skin much like the Lavacore that compares to a 3mm neoprene wetsuit.
FREDERICK J  No...
KIRILL L  It works about the same as 2mm neoprene t-shirt. I think great lakes are too cold for that. People usually use drysuits or 7mm there for scuba diving
LARRY B  I think that I would be able to get by with the Lavacore in Lake Huron but I am not very susceptible to the cold. It depends on your level of "cold". It is not a wetsuit by any means but it does provide some great insulation even when wet. I use this as my only undergarment in my drysuit; it has gotten wet (due to a poor neck seal) and I was still warm throughout the day on multiple dives. I would not use it in the winter.
PAUL P  I haven't used it in water that's as cold as I Iimagine Huron is...the Lavacore is pretty warm, though, like a 3-5mm wetsuit, I think. With neutral buoyancy. Igues it would depend on the time of year and whether you wore a layer underneath. Sorry I can't be of more help
JAMES B  I don't think so. Its worked great in Mexico and I have used it under my drysuit here in Washington. But not by its self in under 70 degree water
DALE C  I'm guessing that it's about equal to 1/8" neoprene suit. Nice thing about it is it's not bouyant.
DAVID B  I wouldn't reccomend it for water colder than the upper 70's as it allows water infiltration. I've used mine in the Atlantic in the low 70's and it was insufficient for a half hour dive.
JOHN D  I am 5' 6" male and weigh about 175. What would be the best size Lavacore long sleeve top to wear under a wet suit for cool California diving? Would that same size hold true for a short sleeve?
ROBERT S  The lava core is a tight fit, no doubt. Order it like you would any diveskin or rash guard! I actually bought a size larger than my normal shirt size, and it was nice and snug. But in a good way!
DANNY S  It depends on your chest size , a medium should fit but if you are at the upper end of the size chart you may want to go to a med large. When I got mine the size chart said med large but because of my chest size I ordered a large and it fits great. I hope this helps , safe diving.
PAUL P  In my experience the Lavacore sizing chart is pretty accurate. I am 6', 215 with just under 20% body fat. Size L fits me perfectly...I was a little concerned when I first put it on that it was too snug, but it's not. And I wouldn't buy from anywhere other than Leisurepro
KIRILL L  I can only answer regarding the long sleeve lavacore: I'm 5'10" and 190# male. Initially I ordered ML size but had to exchange it to L. Lavacore has very tight cut in the shoulders/armpits area, in any other area ML fit me better than L.
LARRY B  It all comes down to your chest and shoulder size. This is were I have found it to be the tightest. Measure those two areas and then use the sizing chart. The lava core run true to their sizing chart. I hope this helps
Shopper  What is the thermal rating of this product? 3,5 or what?
MICHAEL D  I would compare it to a 1 mil wetsuit...don't wear it alone unless you're in the tropics.
FREDERICK J  Maybe less than 1/2 mm, it is not like a wetsuit.
ROBERT S  The shirt is nice and warm. Felt almost equivalent to a 3mm suit.But, i preferd the fit and function of the Lavacore.
ROB B  Actually it is comparable to a 3 ml wetsuit or even less btw 2.5 and 3 ml.betterfor snorkeling than diving
RICHARD S  It is between a 2and 3mil very comfortable
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