{"product_id":"womens-ascend-sleeveless-wetsuit","title":"ZONE3 Women's Ascend Sleeveless Wetsuit","description":"\u003ch1\u003eZONE3 Women's Ascend Sleeveless Wetsuit\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHO IT'S FOR\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ascend is for swimmers in warmer water, racing in summer, or anyone who overheats in a full-sleeve suit and ends up unzipping halfway round. Sleeves are also the part of a wetsuit most swimmers notice, particularly through the recovery and the catch. This suit removes them and keeps the buoyancy. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSummer open water swimming and warm-water racing \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwimmers who feel restricted or overheated in a full-sleeve suit \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront crawl as the main stroke, with breaststroke for recovery or social swims \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA second suit for the warmer half of the season \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 Ascend is the sleeveless counterpart to the Glide and sits at the same point in the range, sharing its build and its entry-level positioning. Warmth is where it gives ground: this is the least warm suit Zone3 makes, so for cold water or a long spring swim the full-sleeve Glide is the better choice, and the Active-Flex adds a Yulex chest panel and a higher neckline for colder mornings. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKEY BENEFITS\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. You hold a flatter position for less effort. \u003c\/strong\u003e3mm neoprene through the chest, core and upper legs gives medium core buoyancy, lifting the hips so you stop kicking to keep yourself level. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. You keep your pace without overheating. \u003c\/strong\u003eThe Speedflo coating gives a low-drag surface through the water, and the sleeveless cut lets you swim longer in warm conditions before heat becomes the limiting factor. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3. Nothing sits on your shoulders. \u003c\/strong\u003eWith no material across the shoulder and upper arm, the recovery and the catch are completely unrestricted, which is the single biggest reason swimmers choose sleeveless. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4. Breaststroke works properly. \u003c\/strong\u003eA high-stretch nylon gusset lets the legs open sideways without resistance, with low buoyancy through the legs so they stay submerged. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5. The seal is yours to set. \u003c\/strong\u003eAn adjustable neck closure lets you tighten or ease the neckline, which matters more on a sleeveless suit where water has an easier route in. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHAT YOU'LL FEEL\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first thing you notice is your shoulders, or rather that you do not notice them. Reaching forward and rolling into the catch happens without anything pulling at the top of the arm. Your hips still sit up and the water still runs flat around you. On a warm day you can keep going without the boiled feeling that ends a swim early. Bare arms in cool water feel colder than you expect, so this one is worth saving for the warmer months. \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\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\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\u003eSleeveless construction: \u003c\/strong\u003eno material across the shoulder or upper arm, for a completely unrestricted stroke. \u003c\/li\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\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\u003eZone3's durable low-drag coating, for a smoother surface through the water. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmoothskin neoprene panels: \u003c\/strong\u003ea cleaner surface through the water than nylon. \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\u003eAdjustable neck closure: \u003c\/strong\u003ea zigzag closure you set yourself, for a secure and comfortable seal. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLined interior: \u003c\/strong\u003eeasier entry and comfort against the skin. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReflective detailing: \u003c\/strong\u003eimproves visibility in low light. \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\u003eFlatlock construction: \u003c\/strong\u003edurable seam construction throughout. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNylon panels: \u003c\/strong\u003eabrasion resistance through the knees, shins and ankles, where the suit takes most wear. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3mm to 2mm neoprene: \u003c\/strong\u003egraded from the core outward. \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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