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2012 Gear Buyers Guide Wetsuit Extras: Lavacore Rashguard

Sport Diver Magazine
Lavacore Rashguard
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THE BASICS

» Water-repellant coating promotes fast runoff

» Windproof garment allows perspiration to wick

» Offered in male- and female-specific cuts

REVIEW

High-flex material with a water-repellant coating guards divers from the elements while delivering comparable freedom of movement to a conventional rashguard.

CONTACT: lavacoreinternational.com

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