Watery wetsuit for men - Reptile Core - Black/orange

Our top-rated and most popular entry-level wetsuit for men is the Reptile Core, offering exceptional value for money. With unparalleled flexibility from Yamamoto neoprene, high-visibility sleeves, a lowered neckline, smooth skin finish, and speed-cuffs on arms and legs for quick transitions, the Reptile Core is perfect for both short and long sea swims for novice triathletes and open water swimmers.

Unlike our other wetsuits, the Reptile Core features full arm panels made from the most flexible and lightweight Yamamoto 1.5 mm neoprene, ensuring comfortable strokes and reducing fatigue—especially appreciated by new swimmers. This also makes the wetsuit ideal for breaststroke.

The wetsuit combines smooth skin with super-stretched jersey Yamamoto #39 neoprene. Thicknesses are distributed with 1.5 mm on the neck, collar, shoulders, arms, armpits, wrists, and ankles, and 2.0 mm on the chest, back, abdomen, hips, thighs, and calves. Since 1961, Yamamoto has been the world leader in neoprene production. Yamamoto uses limestone, providing greater durability and inherent flexibility. The neoprene thickness on the chest and legs offers the buoyancy needed for a high body position in the water and keeps the body warm.

Visibility was a key focus during development. The orange color is the most visible, ensuring you're always seen in the water. This color is also applied to the back of the legs for additional visibility.

Additionally, the Reptile Core for men is equipped with

The Reptile Core’s neoprene construction, known for its durability without losing elasticity, and high thermal resistance, keeps you warm in colder water, allowing you to swim longer with high performance.

This makes the Watery Reptile Core wetsuit suitable for water temperatures between 10 and 26 degrees Celsius, typically from mid-April to late September in Ireland.

The openings at the neck, wrists, and ankles feature special no-leak panels with built-in lightweight elastic bands to prevent cold water from entering. To avoid discomfort, these panels are made with a single layer, and the lowered neckline naturally conforms around the neck, closing securely with the curved velcro closure at the back to prevent chafing.

The wetsuit zips up at the back with the durable YKK rustproof steel zipper, complete with a cord for easy self-zipping over the head.

You won’t miss a beat in T1, thanks to the special speed-cuff panels on the inside of the arms and legs, allowing for swift removal.

Benefits and Product Specifications for Watery Reptile Core for Men

• Varied neoprene thicknesses across specific areas of the Reptile Core wetsuit ensure high flexibility for strokes and elevated lower body buoyancy.
  • 1.5 mm on neck, collar, shoulders, arms, armpits, wrists, and ankles
  • 2.0 mm on chest, back, abdomen, hips, thighs, and calves
    
• Constructed from premium Yamamoto #39 neoprene, known for its durability and high thermal resistance.
• Black body with print over the upper arms and full color on the back of the legs for necessary visibility.
• Speed-cuff panels on forearms anchor water to the arms for improved feel in the water.
• Durable YKK rustproof steel zipper at the back for quick and easy donning and doffing.
• Smooth-skin finish prevents water penetration and resists nail punctures.
• Recommended for water temperatures between 10 and 26 degrees Celsius.
  

How to Best Care for Your Reptile Core Wetsuit During Cleaning and Storage

Proper maintenance after each swim is crucial for long-term durability. The neoprene can be damaged over time by excessive salt (in the sea) or chlorine (in pools).

Rinse the wetsuit in cold water after each use, adding a bit of pH-neutral soap if it’s particularly dirty to maintain neoprene quality.

Let it air dry completely inside and out before folding or storing it. This can be done indoors with good ventilation or outdoors, but keep it out of direct sunlight.

When storing, don’t just crumple it up. Instead, hang it over a hanger, avoiding folds in sensitive areas (shoulders, arms, legs) to maintain its structure.

How to Put On and Take Off Your Reptile Core Wetsuit

1. Completely unzip the back and fold down the top of the wetsuit.
2. Insert one leg fully through, then the other.
3. Pull the wetsuit up over the hips in small increments, using gloves or avoiding nails.
4. Pull further up so one arm can go fully through, then the other, fitting snugly onto the body.
5. At the back, grab the long nylon cord and slowly zip up completely.
6. Close the top velcro flap and secure the nylon cord at the base of the zipper with the attached velcro.

SKU: 1002017