Watery wetsuit for men - Pelican - Orange

The Pelican Wetsuit for men has immediately become our clear bestseller wetsuit for beginners and more experienced open water swimmers. Here in our stylish women's model with black colours on the body and purple on the shoulders and arms for higher visibility in the water. Its great popularity comes from several unique features that have not been seen before at this low price. Flex-compound in the shoulders for maximum flexibility and effect in the arm grabs. A special difference in the neoprene thicknesses, which lifts the lower body up to the surface of the water. Equipped with speed-cuffs on the inside of the wrist. Smooth-skin surface treatment for a smooth surface that gives less water resistance, and none the least made from premium Jako neoprene, which is particularly flexible and durable against wear and fingernails.

With the typical needs of beginners and more experienced open water swimmers for great flexibility in the arm roof, a necessary buoyancy at the legs and hips as well as durability for many years in the head. The Pelican Wetsuit from the ground up to meet exactly these. With the lower price, the Pelican wetsuit is our most obvious popular choice for beginners / slightly experienced swimmers who require a comfortable and performance-focused wetsuit for both training, competition, triathlon or simply exploring the open sea.

In a combination of thinner 2.5 mm neoprene on the shoulders, upper arms, and back as well as special stretchable Jersey material in the armpit, you get the necessary flexibility to swim both crawl, breaststroke, and butterfly. Without feeling slowed down by the wetsuit.

In the same way, Pelican is equipped with thicker 4 mm Premium Jako Neoprene on the hips, thighs, and waist. This automatically lifts the lower body up to the surface of the water, so that you lie straight in the water and thus minimize water resistance and save energy.

At the same time, the entire wetsuit has a smooth-skin surface treatment, which prevents water from penetrating the neoprene, and thus you avoid getting wet on the inside and the suit becoming heavy to swim in. The water, on the other hand, bounces off, which also minimizes the time for drying the wetsuit after swimming. The Smooth skin also lays down a protective layer that makes it resistant to nails or quick-removal of the wetsuit, which typically leaves annoying holes.

In addition to its long durability, this Premium Jako Neoprene is also particularly known for its high heat resistance, which keeps the body warm in colder water, which enables you to swim longer in the water with high performance.

Therefore, the Watery Pelican wetsuit can also be used in water that is between 10 and 26 degrees. In Ireland, it is typically from mid-April to the end of September.

The small, but crucial, details for a good experience in the water

The openings at the neck, wrists, and ankles are made with special no-leak panels with a built-in lighter elastic, so that the wetsuit does not fill up with cold water inside. To still avoid discomfort in these areas, the panels are only 2 mm thick. The neckline is also lowered so that it aligns more naturally around the neck and closes perfectly with the curved Velcro closure at the back, so you avoid unpleasant chafing wounds on the neck.

To ensure high visibility towards large vessels in the water and those on shore, the Pelican wetsuit has a stylish print across the upper arm and full colour on the back of the legs. On these men's model in orange, which is one of the most visible colours under and in water.

On the forearms, the neoprene is made of speed-cuff panels that attach the water to the arms for a better feel with the water. The panels also make the arm roof more powerful when the water is pushed backwards, so you come forward.

At the back, the Pelican is made traditionally for the fastest possible removal and donning, where the particularly durable stainless steel YKK zip is pulled up from the bottom with the attached nylon cord to zip it. The wetsuit can therefore be easily put on and taken off by yourself without the need for help. In addition, the leg cut-out at the ankle is made anatomically in super-stretch neoprene, so that the wetsuit can be easily pulled off completely. To prevent the nylon cords from interfering during the actual swimming, this can be attached to the bottom at the start of the zip with Velcro.

Benefits and product specifications for the Watery Pelican wetsuit for men

• Different neoprene thicknesses on certain areas of the Reptile Breast wetsuit, which ensure high flexibility in the arm grabs and that the lower body floats up to the surface of the water
• 3 mm on the chest
• 4 mm around the waist and on the hips and thighs
• 2.5 mm at the lower legs
• 2.5 mm at the shoulders and in the armpits
• 2 mm at wrists, ankles, and neck
• Constructed in premium Jako Neoprene, which is recognized for its durability as well as high heat resistance
• Black body with print across the upper arm and full-colour on the back of the legs, which provides the necessary visibility
• Speed-cuff panels on the forearms that attach the water to the arms for a better feel with the water
• Durable YKK zip in stainless steel at the back, which ensures quick and easy operation
• Smooth-skin surface treated, which prevents water from penetrating the neoprene and is resistant to holes from nails
• Recommended for use at a water temperature between 10 and 26 degrees

How to take best care of your Pelican wetsuit when cleaning and storing

The correct treatment of the wetsuit after each trip in the water is crucial for durability on the longer course. The neoprene in the wetsuit is damaged over time by too much salt (in the sea) or too much chlorine (in a swimming pool).

You should wash the wetsuit in cold water after each use and if it has become particularly dirty add a bit of pH-neutral soap to maintain the neoprene optimally.

Then it should be hung to dry until the moisture both inside and outside is gone before it is folded up / put away. This can either be done indoors (with good ventilation) or outdoors (but not in direct sunlight)

When the wetsuit is to be stored, it is important that you do not simply crumple it up. Instead, it should be hung on a hanger across the middle so that it does not fold on the most sensitive areas (shoulders, arms, legs) and the construction of the wetsuit is maintained.

This is the best way to put on and take off the Pelican wetsuit

1. Unzip the wetsuit completely at the back and fold the top part down
   
2. Insert one leg and pull it all the way through, followed by the other leg
   
3. With either gloves or without using nails, pull the wetsuit up in small sections over the hips so that it sits at the waist
   
4. Then pull it up further so that one arm can go all the way through and then the other arm, so that it fits snugly on the body
   
5. At the back, grab the long nylon cord and gently pull the zipper all the way up.
   
6. Close the Velcro flap at the top and secure the nylon cord at the start of the zip with the attached Velcro