For some reason, I had gotten it into my head that something called a LAVAcore vest was going to keep my core warmer than a traditional neoprene vest under a wetsuit. I was a little chilly after 50 mins. in 72 F water with a 5 mm full neoprene suit and Lavacore vest. I believe I am going to have to switch to a traditional neoprene vest. I appreciate the advantage of the Lavacore material being comfortable, easy to don and doff, and having neutral buoyancy (once wetted), but keeping my core warm is more important to me than any of that.
I guess the old adage applies that if something seems too good to be true, it probably is.
I guess the old adage applies that if something seems too good to be true, it probably is.