Zone3 Lava Long Distance Short Sleeve Tri Suit Women - black/white/green

Designed for long-distance triathlon, this zippered suit is the best all-rounder in the test, outperforming the others in every discipline. The shorts have an ideal mid-thigh length and feature balanced compression to promote blood flow to the legs and reduce lactic acid build-up. It also features two pockets on each side of the shorts to store cycling and running nutrition, as well as pockets on the back. The "Iron Performance" chamois is one of the best Zone3 has ever tested and provides a comfortable feel over all distances. It may be a little more expensive, but it's reliable and offers everything you need to feel comfortable and look good.

Features of the Zone3 Lava Long Distance short sleeve trisuit for women

• New striped AERO-STRIPE material on the sleeves for improved aerodynamics.
• Heat-welded arm cuffs for perfect finish and reduced drag.
• Full-length front zipper that combines the benefits of a full tri suit with the versatility of a top and shorts.
• Women's specific fit and double lined chest for added protection.
• High quality woven fabrics with water repellent coating for maximum performance and comfort throughout the race.
• Ergonomic panel design, fit and fabrics engineered for temperature control.
• Extremely high quality Iron Performance pad from Cytech. Critical for IM distances.
• Integrated premium grippers with gold fibers for maximum comfort and support throughout the race.
• Large, functional pocket design for race day supplies.

Details

When you're committed to IM distances and beyond, you need to be sure your kitters are as committed as you are. Over these distances, you'll feel every imperfection, every rash decision and every cost-cutting move a brand has made.

The multi-award winning Lava collection has been Zone3's endurance sports product since its launch in 2013 and has continued to evolve ever since. It is now a fully-fledged collection of suits and separates for men and women. Zone3 has selected the best Italian and French materials to repel water, optimize aerodynamics and improve comfort.
The Lava suit was tested in the velodrome and approved by Zone3 elite athletes at international level in 2019. It combines advanced aerodynamic panels with water repellent coatings and durable finishes, making it our fastest Lava endurance suit ever.

The suit offers all-round comfort combined with performance in all three disciplines. If you're competing in an endurance race this season, this is the perfect suit from Zone3.

Material:

• AERO-STRIPE - An innovative striped fabric from Italy is used on the raglan sleeves to improve aerodynamics. This textured UPF 50 material creates turbulence at key boundary layers at high speeds on the bike, reducing drag and improving race times.
• Aeroforce Soft-Touch - A revolutionary French fabric is used on the main front and back panels and is extremely comfortable against the skin and technically advanced. It's one of the most expensive high performance fabrics on the market, but once you try it, you'll understand why.

Advantages:

• Extremely breathable and sweat-wicking for optimal temperature control.
• Incredibly lightweight and quick-drying, yet durable and with UPF 50+ protection
• 360° stretch for total freedom of movement.
• A water-repellent high-tech nano coating reduces drag in and out of the water. This improves your swim time, repels sweat and keeps you drier and warmer in the rain.
• SensoryAn extremely smooth and soft fabric that feels fantastic against the skin. It offers extra support and compression on the legs and is also fully water repellent coated. The material is highly breathable and sweat-wicking, while the 360º stretch ensures total freedom of movement.
• Integrated leg cuffs: High-quality Italian design with natural gold fibers for enhanced comfort. This extended panel is bonded for optimal fit and durability. The grippers keep the legs in place on the bike and run without an extra seam as found on most tri suits. The fabric is also highly breathable, wicks away moisture and sits comfortably against the body for an excellent fit.

Performance:

• Each fabric has been carefully selected and positioned to enhance performance, comfort and endurance.
• Full-length front zipper - This feature allows for easier and faster donning and doffing of the suits. Crucial for quick bathroom breaks during a race; it also allows full upper body ventilation in very warm conditions.
• Thanks to the carefully designed panel shape and the high denier count of the Sensory fabric, balanced compression on the legs is ensured. This improves muscle support and helps to increase blood flow away from the legs, reducing lactic acid build-up and improving endurance and stamina.
• Iron Performance pad for women: Developed by Cytech, one of the world's leading pad manufacturers in Italy. One of the most important aspects of racing over this distance is probably comfort in the saddle. The perforated pad lamination ensures maximum breathability and quick drying properties. The high-density foam provides more cushioning and protection while cycling, and the central channeling in the perinea area is designed to balance pressure points. The high elasticity of the pad also ensures maximum freedom of movement when swimming and running. Described by 220 Magazine as "the best we've ever tried".
• Heat bonded sleeves - for optimum fit and comfort and reduced drag compared to sewn sleeves.
• Comfortable fit across the body to maximize performance in swimming, cycling and running.
• Optical white color on the majority of the top to reflect the sun's heat.
• Pockets for food storage: There is a heat-bonded cover on the back to store gels for easy access on the bike or run.
• Construction: The perfect balance between comfort and speed has been found through the use of heat bonding, flat seams and closed seams.

Notice:

It is important to wear Zone3 triathlon clothing in the correct size. That's why you'll find a size chart in the pictures to help you find the right size for this product.

Material
Main fabric: 78% polyamide, 22% elastane
Insert 1: 75% polyester, 25% elastane
Insert 2: 74% polyester, 26% elastane
Insert 3: 78% polyester, 22% elastane