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Cressi Shorty Men's Wetsuit for Scuba Diving, Snorkeling, Windsurfing - 2.5mm Neoprene | Playa Flex

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Material	other
Color	Black/Red
Brand	Cressi
Sport	Outdoor Lifestyle
Closure Type	Zipper
Sleeve Type	Short Sleeve
Age Range (Description)	Adult
Size Map	X-Small

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US Wetsuit for Scuba Diving, Snorkeling

Brand Size	Height (in)	Weight	Chest (in)	Waist (in)	Hip (in)
XS	61 - 65	110 - 128lb	28 - 30	23 - 26	28 - 30
S	65 - 68	132 - 150lb	31 - 33	25 - 28	31 - 33
M	67 - 70	154 - 172lb	34 - 36	28 - 30	33 - 35
L	69 - 72	176 - 194lb	37 - 39	30 - 33	35 - 37
XL	71 - 74	198 - 216lb	40 - 42	33 - 35	38 - 40
2XL	72 - 76	220 - 238lb	43 - 45	35 - 37	40 - 42

About this item

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Zipper closure
Men's front-zip wetsuit ideal for snorkeling, swimming, and other water related activities.
The front-zip make really easy the donning and doffing.
Made in 2. 5mm double-lined Neoprene that ensure warmth and durability.
Elastic Ultraspan Neoprene braided seal on arms and legs to keep water out.
Separate anatomical cuts for both men and women.
The Playa is designed in Italy by Cressi and made in Cambodia. Cressi is an Italian brand pioneer in scuba diving, snorkeling and swimming equipment.

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From the manufacturer

NEOPRENE WETSUIT, SCUBA DIVING WETSUIT, SNORKELING WETSUIT, CRESSI WETSUIT, BEST WETSUIT

Cressi, Since 1946.

Cressi was founded in 1946 as a diving company rich in innovation, design, development, manufacturing. An entirely family-owned and operated Italian brand, Cressi is one of the first companies to develop innovative equipment for watersports. Over 70 years later, the commitment to innovation is still in the company’s DNA. The passion that stimulated the founders to begin their adventure is still present and, combined with the advanced technology, results in the best and most reliable products!

PLAYA / PLAYAFLEX MAN

Men's 2.5mm & 3 mm Shorty

The Playa Mens Shorty made from 2.5mm double lined neoprene, making this shorty ideal for temperate waters. The front zipper closure is attached to a pull-tab to ease donning and doffing.

The Playa Flex 3mm is the successor of the Playa front-zip short wetsuit. The cut is designed to give complete adherence to the body, just like a second skin. The Flex areas facilitate movement, ensuring complete comfort.

Front-zip shorty wetsuit
3mm & 2.5mm double-lined neoprene
Ideal for tropical water
Excellent thermal protection for all water sports
Color: black –gray and red
YKK zippers for durability

Thermal Protection

Cressi wetsuits are perfect for use in all watersport activities. They provide excellent thermal protection while in the water and are made with neoprene for ultimate comfort. High-stretch neoprene offers the perfect balance between warmth and flexibility. Some wetsuits also have added protection on the chest, knees, and shins to prevent abrasions while in use.

No matter which sport you love- Cressi wetsuits are sure to impress!

Flex Areas

The Flex areas facilitate movement, ensuring complete comfort. A small difference between thickness makes donning and movement easier, particularly in the arms and ankle areas. The wetsuit features separate anatomical cuts for both men and women.

Cool Environment vs. Warm Environment

A shorty wetsuit covers the torso and part of the arms and legs, making it ideal for warmer temperature environments. They prevent over-heating while out of the water, while also providing thermal protection to the core while in the water.

Full wetsuits cover the majority of the body from the neck to the ankles. They are ideal for cooler environments, as well as for those who will be in the water for longer periods of time. Full wetsuits also protect more skin surface from the underwater environment such as stings and abrasions.

Personal choice is also a factor in decision-making. A full wetsuit can be used on a hot day if the user wants added protection of the arms and legs. It’s all about safety and comfort!


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Product Description

"This front-zip shorty slides on with ease and provides core warmth and maximum mobility for all water sports. Divers will appreciate the high-quality double lined neoprene, which retains its shape and insulating ability at depth. Playa is perfect for snorkeling, for diving in tropical water, for swimming, sailing and all water sports in general. It zips up at the front to make it easier to put on and take off. Arms and legs have a very elastic Ultraspan Neoprene braided seal to minimize water infiltration. It is light and easy to put on and take off, leaving the wearer free to move. Separate anatomical cuts for both men and women. The Playa is designed in Italy by Cressi and made in Cambodia. Cressi is an Italian brand pioneer in scuba diving, snorkeling and swimming equipment. The product is covered by a 2-year limited warranty."

Product details

Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 35.98 x 15.98 x 0.98 inches; 1.35 Pounds
Item model number ‏ : ‎ LV445001
Department ‏ : ‎ mens
Date First Available ‏ : ‎ May 22, 2008
Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Cressi
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B001A1PISM

Best Sellers Rank: #359,724 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)
- #81 in Dive Skins
- #139 in Shorty Wetsuits

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W. Andrew Tudhope

Size matters~!

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on May 26, 2023

Size: LargeStyle: Neoprene 2.5mm Black/BlueVerified Purchase

Cressi is a high quality product, but be careful when selecting the size. I'm 6'-0" tall and 190 lbs. By the size chart I am a Large. However, I'm on the top end of the range. The large didn't fit me, so I moved up to XL. My recommendation is if you are on the high end of the size range, start with the next size up. That said, I'm very satisfied with this wetsuit.

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Michael Warren

Get It Off Quickly

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on October 8, 2019

Size: LargeStyle: Neoprene 2.5mm Black/BlueVerified Purchase

Read all the reviews about sizing and difficulty getting it off and decided to give it a try anyway for swimming laps in a cool pool. Got a size bigger than the chart indicated for my weight and it arrived within 36 hours. Got it on easily and it fit snugly, the way a wetsuit's supposed to. When I got in the pool and started swimming, at first I was floating on top of the water but as the suit let in some water I swam (all four strokes + sidestroke) and turned just as normal. No constriction or rubbing, and while it regularly let in a little water (again, as it's supposed to) I was perfectly warm at the end of my 45 minute swim.
Trying to get it off, though, was almost as hard as the workout. While I'm in my 70s, I do yoga and swim daily so I'm pretty limber, but getting both shoulders off was a bear. Once I finally got that accomplished, there was a little hold up at the elbows, but it was OK. Reached out to other buyers and got suggestions like getting a bigger size (since it fit perfectly I really didn't want to do that) pulling it off with a back scratcher (was afraid that could rip it) and using baby oil on the shoulders (wasn't sure what that would do over time to the wetsuit material). Then someone suggested putting on an Under Armour type shirt underneath. I had a short sleeve sun shirt lying around and tried it this morning. Worked like a charm! Slid much more easily over the shoulders and I was out of the suit in less than a minute rather than the 4-5 minutes previously.
I had watched a lot of videos and talked to my surfing sun-in-law who recently got a front zip (zips across the chest) wetsuit, and realized that front zip suits in general are notoriously difficult to get out of, so there's nothing uniquely wrong with this suit, it's just the nature of the beast. So when you order the suit just plan to plunk down $15 or so for a sun shirt and you'll be fine. And since the company doesn't seem eager to change its size chart, order a size larger (or two?) than your indicated weight and enjoy! (I'm 5'10" and 155 lb, and got a Large)

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LennyB.

Delivery was fine (week or so) etc

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on August 18, 2014

Size: MediumStyle: Neoprene 2.5mm Black/RedVerified Purchase

Okay, I'm giving it only 2 stars... I may change that, but it will depend on how Cressi responds to a problem in the workmanship of the suit. Here's the scoop: I bought it July 4, 2014. Delivery was fine (week or so) etc. Looked over the suit. Have been using it nearly daily at Barton Springs and treat the suit with utmost care. It's never even touched the ground. Okay, so I noticed this morning Aug 18, 2014 a small hole where the red fabric and seam meet on left thigh beginning to develop. Looks like the red fabric was barely attached to the substantial and well-crafted seam and has worked itself free thru use, and it's only going to get bigger at this point. I've contacted the company because as I think we can all agree, the suit should last longer than a month without a hole developing, especially given how gentle I am on it. Okay, having said all that... I really do love the suit. It fits me perfectly. I'm female, 5'9", 126-130 and purchased a medium. I'll give the company some time to respond and if they don't replace it, I'll keep the 2 star rating. If they address my issue then I'll come back and update y'all, and let you know that Cressi is great. Peace.

UPDATE: okay, sorry Cressi for the delay on the update: Cressi made good and replaced, though they charged me for shipping the old suit back to them. I had to jump thru some hoops, but they gave me a new suit and works well. I

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Habi

Make dure you get what you did order...

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on October 9, 2022

Size: MediumStyle: Neoprene 2.5mm Black/BlueVerified Purchase

Did order the Cressi Playa flex size M but the wet suit was delivered size L,
Also I did notice that some of the glue by the seams and zipper already is wearing off....

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Hawkeye

Well made, but small.

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on July 29, 2014

Size: XX-LargeStyle: Neoprene 2.5mm Black/RedVerified Purchase

My Cressi just came today and I thought I'd add another data point to the sizing issue with these suits. I heeded the warning of other reviewers and ordered what I thought was a size up. For the record: I'm 70" tall, 185#, chest 42 and waist 34. According to the Cressi sizing charts I'm pretty much a "tweener" between XL and XXL. I ordered the XXL and the suit fits literally like a glove. The material is slightly stretched to fit around my trunk and to reach up to my shoulders, but feels pleasantly snug like a wetsuit should feel. I'd be curious what an XXXL would be like, but I'm keeping this one. A warning! Don't climb into this thing unless there is someone handy to get you out when you are done. No way I could have done it myself.....five minutes of flailing around like a penguin and I was a sweaty mess....until my wife rescued me. In general, the suit appears to be well made and very attractive. I'll update after it gets some use.

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Nick of NY

Very hard to remove by yourself

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on June 10, 2017

Size: XX-LargeStyle: Neoprene 2.5mm Black/RedVerified Purchase

This wetsuit appears to be of good quality. Unfortunately, I cannot test this since I ignored comments about the difficulty in removing this wetsuit by yourself. I figured I could handle it. I couldn't. the item went on quite easily and zipped up without any effort. However, taking it off ( without assistance) is quite difficult, almost impossible. It took me almost 15 minutes to get it off. So if you do opt for a front zip wetsuit, make sure you always have someone available to assist you in removing it. That said, it is a good looking wetsuit and should serve the right person well if they have someone there to help them take it off.

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Nonna

Go up 2 sizes from chart!

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on April 16, 2013

Size: X-LargeStyle: Neoprene 2.5mm Black/RedVerified Purchase

I ordered this to replace a full wetsuit that was returned. After reading reviews I went up two sizes and it fits well. I normally wear a medium but went up to XL and it fits, snug as it should be but not too tight as to strangle you. I like the front zip as I can get in and out by myself, and it keeps me warm enough in the spring conditions of north Florida. This one I got was made in Cambodia for an Italian company, it is well made and should hold up for what I use it for, and nothing lasts forever anyway! I just wish sellers would give realistic sizes so we don't have to keep returning clothing items that are all too small compared to the sizes listed. I gave four stars as the size charts are not accurate for American buyers.

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Gordon Benson

Can't fault it.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on July 1, 2019

Size: LargeStyle: Neoprene 2.5mm Black/RedVerified Purchase

I have worn it twice now in the sea (Wales) and find it excellent. Can't fault it. Easy to put on, it is comfortable, unrestrictive and performs really well, allowing me to stay in the water far longer than I would without it. I had misgivings about a front zip, in case it let in water around the throat area, but went for it specifically for that lower neck, thinking it would be more comfortable than a back zip, which tend to make me feel choked. And so it is, and it doesn't leak at all. Brilliant! And superbly constructed. Worth every penny.

Now as to sizing, I agree with those reviewers who advise ordering a size larger, although I would also advise to carefully study the sizing chart. After doing so, I ordered a large, despite the fact that for everything else I've ever worn for the past forty years medium has always been a perfect fit. With this wetsuit though, large is a perfect fit.

As for the other reported problem, taking the thing off after swimming, I have to concur. The first time, it took me so long I was on the verge of walking across the beach to ask a complete stranger to help--I thought I was going to have to go home in it and cut myself out of it! The second time was a bit easier. As with most things, there's a certain knack to it (I hope!). But I do think you need to be pretty flexible around the shoulders. If you're not, make sure not to go alone to try it out! Anyway, for me, the choice between this and an easy-to-get-off-but-choking back zip is a no brainer.

All in all, a great product and great value for money. Oh yes--and for you beach posers out there, it also looks pretty cool.

8 people found this helpful

clivec

Very misleading size chart.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on March 21, 2019

Size: LargeStyle: Neoprene 2.5mm Black/RedVerified Purchase

The wetsuit is much as expected and looks very fit for purpose although I have yet to try it. I have used Cressi fins before and they proved very good. However, the size chart is completely misleading although I did believe it despite other people’s comments on the subject. I ordered the correct size for my height and weight according to the chart which was ‘small’. As I usually take a small in all clothing purchases this seemed correct. Two returns later I have ended up with a ‘large’ which allegedly can fit someone 16kg heavier than me and 14 cm taller! I would suggest you try using the waist and chest sizes given rather than weight and height as these may give a better guide or order at least one size larger than the one for your height and weight.

7 people found this helpful

Toby Burns

Good fit, looks great

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on September 12, 2018

Size: LargeStyle: Neoprene 2.5mm Black/RedVerified Purchase

Followed the sizing instructions carefully and it fits snugly. With the variation in body shapes it's inevitable that it won't be perfect (I'm tall and thin, so a Large pulls a bit on my shoulders while a bit loose around the chest). But I don't really notice it once I'm wearing it, and it looks great on too. Warm enough in a freezing cold unheated outdoor pool on a cloudy day.

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Ralph Conway

Sehr zufrieden ...

Reviewed in Germany 🇩🇪 on March 6, 2020

Size: LargeStyle: Neoprene 2.5mm Black/RedVerified Purchase

... auch wenn einen die Größentabelle in den Wahnsinn treibt. Ich habe meiner Frau/Partnerin das Lady-Gegenstück zum Geburtstag geschenkt. Sie dürfte regulär wohl XXS haben. XS war ihr im Brust/Schulterbereich zu eng. Also habe ich das Teil retourniert und S bestellt. Was ihr perfekt passt. Ich habe keine Ahnung, welches Kleinkind XS tragen soll.
Aber da wir zusammen tauchen wollen, und ich die Qualität von Cressi als recht ansprechend empfand, habe ich mich entschieden, mir selbst den Cressi Playa Man Neoprenanzug zu gönnen.

Aber Sorry. Mit DER Größentabelle kann kein denkender Mensch klarkommen. Ich bin (nur noch) 173cm Groß, relativ definiert aber alles andere als durchtrainiert. Hier meine größe nach Tabellenwert:
Gewicht: S (ha!), Größe: M, Brustumfang: L, Taille: XXL (???), und Hüfte: XL!

Ich hätte mich fast totgelacht, wenn's nicht so ärgerlich wäre. Ich bin absolut durchschnitlich gebaut und habe vielleicht ein 1,5 Kilo Wämpchen. Die Tabelle ist absoluter nonsense! Jemand der ins Fitnessstudio geht passt da in XXL niemals rein, selbst wenn er nur 175 groß ist. Zum Glück habe ich vorher die Rezensionen gelesen und bin aufgrund unserer Erfahrungen mit dem Anzug meiner Frau einfach mal ins kalte Wasser gesprungen (haha - passt ja zum Thema). Normalerweise trage ich S und wenn es etwas weiter sein darf auch schon mal M. Also habe ich sicherheitshalber gleich L bestellt. Kam heute. Und passt 1a, fühlt sich gut und wertig an, sieht schick aus und ist bezahlbar.
Aber die Leute von Cressi sollten sich unbedingt mal ihre Tabelle vornehmen. Sonst wird jedes zweite Teil (oder mehr) retourniert.

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Die Auswahl der richtigen Größe war etwas schwierig

Reviewed in Germany 🇩🇪 on May 27, 2020

Size: LargeStyle: Neoprene 2.5mm Black/RedVerified Purchase

Normalerweise ist meine Konfektionsgröße eigentlich immer S, ab und zu war es auch schon M. (48) .
Ich bin 1.78, und wiege derzeit 68 kg. Die dritte Bestellung hatte ich ausprobiert, und heute auch im Freiwasser ausprobiert. Das war für mich mein erster Shorty. Auch im Wasser, selbst nach einer Stunde sitzt der wie angegossen, und ich habe nicht gefroren. Beim Aussteigen war es beim ersten Mal mit den Schultern etwas arg eng, aber, mit etwas Geduld und Ruhe funktionierte auch das einwandfrei! Es bleibt abzuwarten, wie sich das nach häufigerer Benutzung noch darstellen wird. Ein schlechtes Gefühl habe ich aber wirklich nicht. Das Teil sitzt und passt sehr gut, wenn ich auch erst "L" wählen musste.

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