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Pinnacle 5mm Escape Men's Shorty Wetsuit Small

SKU: PINE5SVMSM MFR: WS44MBK12
$159.95

Key Features

  • 5mm neoprene shorty wetsuit provides excellent thermal protection for diving adventures.
  • Durable, double-glued, blind-stitched seams enhance the lifespan of your scuba wetsuit.
  • Full-length front zipper on this wetsuit makes entry and exit quick and hassle-free.
  • Designed for flexibility, this men's wetsuit allows a full range of motion underwater.
  • Ideal scuba wetsuit for warmer waters, offering comfort without sacrificing durability.
  • Nylon 2 neoprene rubber offers a snug fit in this shorty wetsuit, optimizing warmth.
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MANNY M : Does the  Pinnacle Escape 5mm Short Sleeve Shorty Men's fit the same as the Pinnacle Spirit 3mm short sleeve Shorty?PETER S : I only own the 5mm shorty but would assume so. I use it over my 3mil suit for water below 65°. At 65°, I'm hot and have to open the zipper to let cold water in.
Aaron F : Is this stretch material?LYNN J : Yes this material stretches. I bought this wetsuit for my son who is quite round in the middle. It stretches well and fits him fine.JOE F : Mine is 3mm neoprene. it stretches the same as any 3mm or 5mm wet-suit would. I am a bit wider than most so I really like the King sizes Pinnacle offers that others do not. In other suits i have to go 3XL or 4XL and they say I should be 6' 7" tall. I wish, but sadly i am not.MARK C : I believe it is neoprene. If you buy it you can return it if it is not the right size. I LOVE mine..just used it to swim in the Rhode Island Ocean 10/2017.RYAN R : It is made of standard wet-suit neoprene type material, yesART R : Hi Aaron. I'm not quite clear on your question. It is a neoprene suit of course which gives it some stretch. I returned it because the fit wasn't good for me. Obviously I had received it and tried it on so I can vouch for it being as flexible as my other wet suits. Hope I helped.VINCENT V : The material seems to be fairly normal neoprene.
CARLTON P : What is the positive buoyancy of this wetsuit?CARLTON D : I had to add another 5 lbs.JOE F : I wear the King 1 which fits me great. I am short and wide at 5'9" and 275 lbs. I dive with 12 lbs in fresh water, 18 to 20 lbs open ocean and 24 lbs Gulf-side of FL. I do not have to adjust weight based on my shorty vs a rashgard. I would say the buoyancy variation in imperceptible.PAVEL M : 2-3 lb
Shopper : will a 5MM shortie over a 5mm one piece be sufficent exposure protection in 45 degree water?DREW S : If one normally wears a 5mm step in jacket for the tropics, I personally wouldn't go into 45 degrees without at least a 7mm one piece. I think your arms and legs will get cold by the end of the dive,AMNON F : I am a divemaster and I use the 5mm (by itself) only in the pool. Personally, I would not do that, or even use a wet suit in 45 degrees. Only dry suit, or at least a semi dry. And if I may add, make sure your regulator is suitable for cold water and will not freeze-up.JEFF J : I used the Pinnacle over a 4/3 one-piece with 3mm hooded vest for freedive spearfishing in Washington State. Temps here range between 46 in winter and 54 in summer. I wore the Pinnacle in winter and was able to stay in the water for 3 to 4 hours before I got too uncomfortable. I now have a 5mm two-piece open-cell freedive suit so I haven't had to use the Pinnacle recently.AARON O : For a short period. Probably 20 minutes with hood neoprene gloves and pouring hot water down your suit.MAYRA R : Yes, only with a hood, and if it us a hoddie one piece shortie.TODD R : I wear it over a 3mm Marino lined full suite, I've been in 42 degree water it's a little chilly but easily doable JAMES H : no u should probably look at dry suitsRYAN N : I vote no. Of course it depends on length of time in water, your general tolerance for cold and your tolerance for diving in a goodyear tire (5mm on 5mm is very limiting imo)
Shopper : I need to know what sizes these fit for both men and women. Also, we are wearing these alone and over a 3mm suit. Any idea how to find out what size to purchase?DON S : I am 5'6 with 31in waist and 150 lbs, 38in chest and size Med per sizing chart was too small except legs and arms.RYAN T : I wear mine over a 3mill full suit and it fits perfect being one size larger than the other. I am a 6ft male, 240 lbs. My 3 mill full is a 3x and the jackect is 4x.JEFF J : I googled "pinnacle wetsuit size chart" to determine which size to buy. I am 5'10", 190 pounds, 34" waist, and the large fits fine. During summer I wear a 3mm vest with attached 5mm hood under a 5/4/3 one-piece suit. During winter I add the 5mm step-in vest over the top. Water temp here (Pacific NW) is between 35 and 50 degrees. Without the step-in, I need 9 pounds on the weight belt. When I add the step-in, I need 12 pounds. I've never worn the step-in by itself. The material is very stretchy and easy to put on over the other suit.

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2022-01-15T11:23:42

Rated 5 out of 5

Only size for me.

Perfect size for people who are, well, who like to eat.

JENIFER B.

2022-01-02T07:55:23

Rated 3 out of 5

Would prefer a mid thigh suit.

The suit is OK, but the legs are very short compared with other brands. Overall, not a lot warmer than a 3mm suit.

scrane

2019-12-25T13:47:56

Rated 5 out of 5

Good suit

Excellent quality very well made

Jerrie H.

2019-12-18T08:58:07

Rated 5 out of 5

Extremely Happy!

I am very happy I ordered Pinnacle Escape 5 mm for my daughter to learn to swim. It has offered her freedom to be buoyant and work on her arm strokes as well as increase her endurance while in the pool. Her Coach too is impressed with her progress in just a few lessons. Thank you David from Leisure Pro for helping me chose the right size, easy to put on and take off, and user friendly wet suit. I strongly recommend this brand to any one, beginners to any one thinking of using one. My Daughter is overjoyed she can swim on her own.

Daisy M.

2019-10-29T08:52:53

Rated 5 out of 5

Wet suit

Great product,thanks

Steve D.

2019-08-19T20:29:47

Rated 5 out of 5

Comforatble & great fitting

Warm and fits perfectly. My favorite shorty

MICHAEL L.

2019-03-24T20:51:24

Rated 5 out of 5

Very nice. Highly recommended.

I just got back from a trip where I used the Pinnacle Escape 5 mm short sleeve shorty men’s wetsuit. I like it very much. It is easy to get on and off. I do not need someone to help me with a zipper up the back as is the case with most wetsuits. It fits me well. I am 250 lbs, 6’4” tall, 45 inch waist, and 48 inch chest. I ordered the 4XL size and it was the right size. The wetsuit was tall enough for me. I always have a camera with me. I was worried that if the suit was not tall enough, it would make my arms tired as I struggled to get the camera out in front of me. That was not the case. Sometimes, when getting into the wetsuit, I would start the zipper before I tried to get into it. This way, it would be sort of like stepping into a pair of shorts. I would often unzip the zipper a little and put a bottle of defog against my chest for easy access. I would never have done that with a zipper in the back. I have not one single complaint about the suit. I recommend it.

Robert B.

2018-12-13T15:10:43

Rated 5 out of 5

Nice suit.

It is comfortable. I bought it to wear under a Henderson Semi-Dry suit that I got from Leisure Pro, for extra warmth in the Winter time. I had to exchange the Large for an XL, but returns are very easy with Leisure Pro.

CARLTON D.

2018-11-24T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Warm and comfortable

this wetsuit is nice because its a front zip and you simply step into it. there are not a lot of 5mm shorties out there-this one is a bargain at the price listed. furthermore, you can we are a 3/2 under it and it provides exposure protection almost as good as a regular 7mm better than buying a 7mm you rarely use.

RONH

2018-08-25T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Pinnacle 5mm Escape 5 Front Zip Womens Shorty Wetsuit Review - Scuba Gear Reviews

I purchased this to wear in a triathalon, so I wanted mainly good buoyancy. When my friend saw it she told me not to wear it in the water and send it back because it was designed for warmth and not buoyancy. I did not wear it in for the event, but wish I had. Before sending it back, I decided to wear it in a local swimming pool. I bobbed to the top like a rubber ducky. I absolutely love it. I will be wearing it in all future outdoor swimming events. Also, very easy to get into and out of. Perfect for the time constraints of transitioning to the next leg of the tri. Am so glad I bought it! Even more glad I did not take my friends advise and send it back.

MargaretR

2018-07-18T05:36:18

Rated 5 out of 5

Great shortie

I love Pinnacle suits. I have a 3mm full and it works like a semi dry. This shortie is the same. I love it too. I now have 3 shorties. One back zip, one front zip, and the front zip Pinnacle. The back zip is hard to get into and get zipped up. The other front zip is very hard to get out of without help. The Pinnacle is very easy both on and off. No assistance needed. And it is warm. I got it mainly for snorkeling cold water. But since water exchange is so low I'm going to try it on shallow cold water dives.

LARRY L.

2018-05-08T09:34:11

Rated 5 out of 5

Great quality.

I get cold fast while swimming, expecially when the weather is o the cold side and the clouds block the sun. This does a good job keeping me warm.

Alan F.

2017-12-26T11:00:34

Rated 5 out of 5

Perfect to wear in layers

I am 6’5” x 250 lbs, it fits me perfectly on top of two shark skin shirts and pants. I have tried the 7 mm with the hood but I had to return it since it was too Short on the torso

FABIO M.

2017-12-11T19:28:21

Rated 5 out of 5

Great shorty

Ok I’ve had this for 3 years now and it is great! No issues at all super easy in and out Heavy duty seams and zipper

ernie p.

2017-09-13T16:12:51

Rated 5 out of 5

Great neoprene jacket for extra warmth!

Used this neoprene jacket over a 3mm shorty wet suit for cold water snorkeling in the Galapagos. It was perfect for extra warmth and the full zipper makes it easy to get on over another wetsuit.

JoAnna L.

2017-04-19T08:24:14

Rated 1 out of 5

returned product

too small in torso but loose in legs, so bigger size would not work

john l.

2017-03-06T10:06:02

Rated 5 out of 5

Love my wide-boy shorty.

Most 3xl suits are too long for me. This King 1 shorty meets all my needs, South Pacific, FL Keys, Carribean and Gulf side of FL.

JOE F.

2017-01-15T09:41:44

Rated 3 out of 5

Leg zip difficult

Could not start zipper without protecting my leg from getting pinched. Seemed to run a bit small. Sent it back.

RONALD H.

2016-11-27T02:25:00

Rated 5 out of 5

It accomplished what I wanted it to

I bought this for extra exposure protection. At times a 7mm just doesn't cut it and can take away the enjoyment of a dive. I was able to try this out this weekend and it performed like a champ. The water was cold enough that others complained about the temperature, especially on the first dive at 8 am. The extra 5mm provided me 12 mm of protection on the upper arm, where I tend to feel the effects of the cold when diving. The dives were very comfortable, thus the jacket was well worth the price. Extra weight will be needed, in my case it was worth the price of admission.

DragonLo

2015-08-24T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Very good wetsuit

Yes, as always, Leisure Pro was quick in shipping the product. It arrived right on time and in perfect condition.

RANDAL F.

2015-07-22T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Awesome Layering product or alone shorty

Delivery was almost within days. Couldn't believe it. Some other sites; could take more than a week.

NEIL R.

2015-07-22T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent Layering Product and Alone as a Shorty

Awesome speed of delivery.

NEIL R.

2013-08-29T20:00:00

Rated 2 out of 5

Product returned...

Being a taller / larger guy, I found this difficult to get in to / out of. I like the concept and if Pinnacle would design this exact same shorty with the zipper in the back (hint, hint), I'm buying one. I just didn't like the front zipper on my thigh and I needed help getting out of it. Someone had to pull the shorty down off my shoulders in order to start the process of taking it off.

Scuba T.

2013-04-24T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Perfect for what I bought it for.

Bought to wear over a full length 3/2 for diving in the Galapagos cold water sites. Perfect for this. VERY easy to take on/off. Fit perfectly over the 3/2. May be a little uncomfortable by itself due to the front zipper design, but can't beat the ease of on/off when worn over the other suit. Killer value.

crush

2012-06-12T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Awesome extra thermal protection!

I was a little nervous as I am a little shorter and a little rounder and I thought it wouldnt fit. It fits perfectly and added 5 mils to my core thermal protection. It is easy to get in and out of and is very flexible and comfortable to wear.

1wet1

2012-06-11T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Well made

I use this over a 3mm merino lined suit for cold water diving

todd

Pinnacle Escape Shorty Specifications

  • Material

    Nylon 2 Neoprene Rubber

  • Thickness

    5mm

  • Seams

    Double-Glued and Blind Stitched

  • Closure

    Full-Length Diagonal Front Zipper

  • UPC Code

    845211013759

Pinnacle Men's Wetsuits Size Chart
    X-Small Small Medium Med/Large Large X-Large 2X-Large 3X-Large 4X-Large King 1 King 2
Height inches 5'3"-5'6" 5'3'-5'8" 5'7"-5'10" 5'9"-6'0" 5'11"-6'2" 6'1"-6'4" 6'3"-6'6" 6'5"-6'8" 6'7"-6'10" 5'9"-6'0" 5'10"-6'1"
  cm 160-167 165-172 170-177 176-182 180-187 185-193 190-198 195-203 200-208 172-180 177-188
Weight pounds 120-145 135-160 150-175 165-190 190-215 205-230 220-250 240-270 265-295 290-320 240-275
  kg 54-66 61-73 68-80 75-86 86-98 93-105 100-114 109-111 120-134 132-145 109-123
Chest inches 32-36 34-38 36-40 38-42 40-44 42-46 44-48 46-50 48-52 50-54 46-50
  cm 81-91 86-96 91-101 96-106 101-111 106-117 11-122 117-127 122-132 127-137 117-127
Waist inches 26-30 28-32 30-34 32-36 34-38 36-40 38-42 40-44 42-46 44-48 46-50
  cm 66-76 71-81 76-86 81-91 86-96 91-101 96-106 101-111 106-117 111-122 101-111
Hips inches 32-36 34-38 36-40 38-42 40-44 42-46 44-48 46-50 48-52 50-54 46-50
  cm 81-91 86-96 91-101 96-106 101-111 106-117 111-122 117-127 122-132 127-137 117-127
Inseam inches 25-28 26-29 27-30 28-31 29-32 30-33 31-34 32-35 33-36 27-30 28-31
  cm 63-71 66-73 68-76 71-79 73-81 76-84 79-86 81-89 85-91 68-76 71-79

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Only size for me.

By JENIFER B.

Perfect size for people who are, well, who like to eat.

Very nice. Highly recommended.

By Robert B.

I just got back from a trip where I used the Pinnacle Escape 5 mm short sleeve shorty men’s wetsuit. I like it very much. It is easy to get on and off. I do not need someone to help me with a zipper up the back as is the case with most wetsuits. It fits me well. I am 250 lbs, 6’4” tall, 45 inch waist, and 48 inch chest. I ordered the 4XL size and it was the right size. The wetsuit was tall enough for me. I always have a camera with me. I was worried that if the suit was not tall enou...

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The Escape Men's 5mm Short Sleeve Front Zipper Shorty is an Extremely versatile part of any diver's thermal protection package. Worn alone, it is an excellent 5mm shorty, suitable to tropical and temperate water diving or pool training. Layered over a jumpsuit of any thickness from a Spandex skin to a 7mm suit, it becomes half of an excellent two-piece suit system. While it is designed to match up to Pinnacle Jumpsuits, it can be used with nearly any one-piece suit of any brand.

The Escape 5mm Suit, is made from 5mm titanium lined nylon 2 neoprene throughout the entire suit. A full-length diagonal front zipper that opens completely at the right thigh and comes with a locking plastic zipper slide to prevent unintended opening. All seams are double glued and blind stitched and with reinforcing stress disks at all seam intersections for added strength and durability. For added durability the suit has an extremely abrasion-resistant exterior lining. This all black Suit is available in wide range of sizes.

Pinnacle Escape Shorty Features

  • 5mm Escape Men's Shorty Wetsuit
  • Extremely Versatile Part of Diver's Thermal Protection Package
  • Worn-Alone, Excellent 5mm Shorty
  • Suitable for Tropical Water, Temperate Water Diving or Pool Training
  • Layer with: Spandex Skin to 7mm Suit
  • Excellent Part of Two-Piece Suit System
  • 5mm Titanium-Lined Nylon 2 Neoprene
  • Full-Length Diagonal Front Zipper, Opens-Completely at the Right-Thigh
  • Locking Plastic Zipper Slide: Prevent Unintended Opening
  • Seams: Double-Glued and Blind Stitched
  • Reinforcing Stress Disks at All Seam Intersections for Added Strength and Durability
  • Extremely Abrasion-Resistant Exterior Lining
  • Color: Black
  • Wide Range of Sizes

Warranty Information

This product has a limited warranty of 12 months.

Key Features

  • 5mm neoprene shorty wetsuit provides excellent thermal protection for diving adventures.
  • Durable, double-glued, blind-stitched seams enhance the lifespan of your scuba wetsuit.
  • Full-length front zipper on this wetsuit makes entry and exit quick and hassle-free.
  • Designed for flexibility, this men's wetsuit allows a full range of motion underwater.
  • Ideal scuba wetsuit for warmer waters, offering comfort without sacrificing durability.
  • Nylon 2 neoprene rubber offers a snug fit in this shorty wetsuit, optimizing warmth.

What's in the box:

  • 5mm Escape Men's Shorty Wetsuit
  • MFG 1 Year Limited Warranty