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I'm looking to see if anyone here has ever had experience with both the Forth Element Thermocline wetsuit and the Lavacore wetsuit. I have an allergy to neoprene and am looking for a way to wear 5mm with of thermal protection. Both the suits offer about 2-3 mm worth of protection, and I need to wear a 3mm over it.
I purchased a Lavacore to use as an underlayer barrier to a Henderson wetsuit, but it does not seem to protect me from an allergic reaction.
I have seen that the Thermocline wetsuit actually mentions on their website as being a barrier to those with neoprene allergies. But from the one time I got a glimpse of a Thermocline wetsuit, they appeared to be identical in materials and design. They both have the fleece interior, a waterproof layer, and a Lycra type outer shell. Look and feel seemed identical.
If the Thermocline would work for a barrier underlayer for me, then I would be more than willing to spend the money for a full set. But I hate to purchase it if it's not going to work for me and I still have a reaction, and also be out about $400 for a suit I am unable to use. So any info you have would be very appreciated!
I purchased a Lavacore to use as an underlayer barrier to a Henderson wetsuit, but it does not seem to protect me from an allergic reaction.
I have seen that the Thermocline wetsuit actually mentions on their website as being a barrier to those with neoprene allergies. But from the one time I got a glimpse of a Thermocline wetsuit, they appeared to be identical in materials and design. They both have the fleece interior, a waterproof layer, and a Lycra type outer shell. Look and feel seemed identical.
If the Thermocline would work for a barrier underlayer for me, then I would be more than willing to spend the money for a full set. But I hate to purchase it if it's not going to work for me and I still have a reaction, and also be out about $400 for a suit I am unable to use. So any info you have would be very appreciated!
