{"product_id":"mens-active-flex-wetsuit","title":"ZONE3 Men's Active-Flex Wetsuit","description":"\u003ch1\u003eZONE3 Men's Active-Flex Wetsuit\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Active-Flex is Zone3's multi-sport open water wetsuit, for people whose time in the water is not only swimming. A high-stretch nylon gusset lets the legs open sideways, so breaststroke works properly rather than being tolerated. Nylon front leg panels and reinforced knees take the abrasion of kneeling on rocks, slipways and boards. A 3mm Yulex natural rubber chest panel and a higher neckline hold warmth for cold mornings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHO IT'S FOR\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Active-Flex is for swimmers who swim breaststroke, and for anyone who swims front crawl and also paddles, surfs and spends half their time getting in and out of the water. Most wetsuits are built for surface swimming and will not let the legs move laterally, which is why breaststroke feels wrong in them. This suit is built the other way round, and built to take a beating while it does it. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBreaststroke as your main stroke, or a regular part of your swimming \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWild and coastal swimming across the year, in and out over rock and shingle \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSUP, surf, kayak and other board sports alongside swimming \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone who wants one suit for everything rather than one suit per sport \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHERE IT SITS IN THE RANGE\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Active-Flex is the most versatile suit in the range and the slowest through the water, which is the trade it makes. If open water racing and triathlon transitions are the goal, the Glide swaps the nylon front legs for neoprene and picks up pace, and the Agile above it moves to a full smoothskin build. For swimrun specifically, the Versa is the suit. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKEY BENEFITS\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. You work less for the same distance. \u003c\/strong\u003e3mm neoprene through the chest, core and upper legs gives medium core buoyancy that lifts the hips, and low buoyancy through the legs keeps them submerged, so your body sits flat whichever stroke you are swimming. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. You still move cleanly through the water. \u003c\/strong\u003eA Speedflo coating on the shoulder, upper arm and collar panels reduces drag across the panels that meet the most water. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3. Breaststroke works properly. \u003c\/strong\u003eA high-stretch nylon gusset lets the legs open sideways without resistance, which is the movement most wetsuits block. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4. The suit takes the abuse. \u003c\/strong\u003eNylon front leg and back panels resist rock, gravel and board decks, reinforced knee panels handle kneeling and launching, and glued and blindstitch seams keep water out. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5. You stay warmer for longer. \u003c\/strong\u003eA 3mm Yulex natural rubber chest panel adds core warmth from a plant-based rubber, and the neckline sits higher than the rest of the range for cold air and cold water. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHAT YOU'LL FEEL\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWarm across the chest before you have even started moving, and covered higher at the neck than you are used to. Open your legs wide and nothing resists, which is the whole point of this suit. Your hips sit up and your legs stay down rather than floating behind you. Kneeling on a board or scrambling out over rock, you stop thinking about what the suit is touching. Pulling it on is easier than a full smoothskin suit, and it goes back on wet without a fight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"shopify-section-template--26078554128765__zone3_text_wATkh8\" class=\"shopify-section zone3__section-title\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zone3__section-text\" id=\"zone3-section-text-template--26078554128765__zone3_text_wATkh8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zone3__section-text__inner px-4 md:px-8 grid grid-cols-6 md:grid-cols-12 gap-8 w-full\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spacing-style text-block text-block--AVkRrbERXTFRQN3RGV__text_pqM6EA custom\n    text-block--align-left text-block--full-width  custom-typography  custom-font-size  custom-color\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeatures\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"shopify-section-template--26078554128765__zone3_text_qWNMnX\" class=\"shopify-section zone3__section-title\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zone3__section-text\" id=\"zone3-section-text-template--26078554128765__zone3_text_qWNMnX\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zone3__section-text__inner px-4 md:px-8 grid grid-cols-6 md:grid-cols-12 gap-8 w-full\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spacing-style text-block text-block--Ad1Y5SklaajR6c0JYZ__text_hKP7mE custom\n    text-block--align-left text-block--full-width  custom-typography  custom-font-size  custom-color\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"metafield-rich_text_field\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBUOYANCY AND BODY POSITION\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMedium core buoyancy: \u003c\/strong\u003e3mm neoprene through the chest, core and upper legs lifts the hips for a flatter body position. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow leg buoyancy: \u003c\/strong\u003ethinner neoprene through the lower legs keeps them submerged in a natural swimming position. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTROKE MECHANICS\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-stretch nylon gusset panel: \u003c\/strong\u003eallows the lateral leg movement breaststroke requires, with no added buoyancy. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2mm and 3mm high-stretch blend: \u003c\/strong\u003e2mm through the arms, underarm panels, gusset and lower legs, 3mm through the chest, core and upper legs. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPEED AND DRAG\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpeedflo coating: \u003c\/strong\u003eon the shoulder, upper arm and collar panels, for a smoother and more durable surface. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePartially smoothskin build: \u003c\/strong\u003elower drag than a fully lined suit, and easier to pull on than a full smoothskin suit. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOMFORT AND LINING\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLaser-cut collar: \u003c\/strong\u003esits flat against the neck without rubbing. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigher neckline: \u003c\/strong\u003eextra coverage for cold water and cold air. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNylon linings: \u003c\/strong\u003ecomfort against the skin and easier entry. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCONSTRUCTION AND MATERIALS\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGlued and blindstitch seams: \u003c\/strong\u003ewaterproof seam construction throughout. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNylon front leg and back panels: \u003c\/strong\u003ehard-wearing against rock, gravel and board decks. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReinforced abrasion-resistant knee panels: \u003c\/strong\u003ebuilt for kneeling, launching and board sports. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3mm Yulex natural rubber chest panel: \u003c\/strong\u003eplant-based natural rubber with up to 80% lower CO2 than neoprene. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLimestone-derived smoothskin neoprene: \u003c\/strong\u003emade from limestone and recycled tyres, saving around 200g of CO2 per suit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGetting the right fit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSnug everywhere, restrictive nowhere. You should feel the suit holding your body without pinching at the shoulders or compressing your chest to the point where breathing feels laboured. If you can't take a full breath on land, size up. If there's loose material across the shoulders or chest, size down. Air pockets at the lower back usually mean you need a longer suit, such as an MT (Medium Tall), not a smaller size. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf you're between sizes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSize down if you're racing — a tighter fit gives you more from the suit's buoyancy and reduces water flushing. 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