Lavacore

[jscheier]

I read some post re: Lavacore and it appears that Oceanic is selling "Lavacore". However, is this that same Lavacore as the Lavacore brand (http://www.lavacore.com.au)? Is Lavacore being sold in the USA?

 

[Beowulf]

Yes, it is the same. I don't know the relationship between Oceanic and Lavacore, though.

I have the full suit and love it.

Edit: there is a link to lavacore.com.au on Oceanic's website.

 

[jscheier]

I just called Oceanic (should have done that before posting) but they are both owned by the same parent company.

J

 

[Wiggsy]

I have an Ocenaic Lavacore full suit and yes it is pretty warm - probably equivalent to 2mm at the surface and better than 2mm at depth (at it doesn't compress the way neoprene does at depth). I also have a Sharkskin suit (lined with Polartec 2) made in Australis, and I think it may actually be a tad warmer - it is a little thicker. Both are are great products for tropical diving or undersuits.

 

[jscheier]

Thanks.