Zone3 Lava Long Distance Short Sleeve Aero Suit

The award-winning Lava collection was launched in 2013 and is designed specifically with long-distance athletes in mind. The top and shorts won the Triathlon 220 Magazine Editor’s choice award with a 92% rating and the range has been a massive success with Ironman athletes racing all over the world.

The Lava suit has benefited from a significant upgrade to fabric used on the upper body which ensures that it offers maximum breathability, temperature control and freedom of movement. This combined with a supportive compression fabric used on the lower body makes for an extremely high-performance garment. Further attention to detail has then been added to make the suit more comfortable, crucial over the longer distances. Aeroforce Soft-Touch, a revolutionary woven fabric from France is used on the main front and back panels and is extremely comfortable against the skin and technically advanced. It is one of the most expensive performance fabrics on the market, but once you have tried it you will understand why.  

Aeroforce Soft-Touch, a revolutionary French woven fabric is used on the main front and back panels and is extremely comfortable against the skin and technically advanced. It is one of the most expensive performance fabrics on the market, but once you have tried it you will understand why. 

Each fabric carefully chosen and positioned to improve performance, comfort and endurance while the Balanced Compression is provided through the legs thanks to a carefully designed panel shape and the high denier rating of the Sensory fabric. This ultimately improves muscle support and helps to increase the blood flow away from the legs, therefore reducing the amount of lactic acid build up and helping to improve endurance and stamina.  

With brand new ‘Iron Performance’ pad: Designed by Cytech, one of the World’s leading pad manufacturers in Italy, it is probably one of the most important aspects of racing this distance is being comfortable on the saddle. Perforated pad lamination delivers supreme breathability and quick drying capabilities. The high-density foam gives more padding and protection when cycling and the central channelling in the perinea area is designed to offset pressure points. The high level of elasticity in the pad also maximises freedom of movement when swimming and running. Described by 220 Magazine as being "remarkably good on the saddle".  

Nutrition storage on each side of the legs and nice big pockets on the back to stock up on nutrition and make it easy to access whilst on the bike or run. 

Premium Italian leg grippers which are ultra soft and wide give even pressure distribution and added comfort over the silicone style grippers. These are stitched to the bottom of the leg material rather than inside to create a more comfortable fit and do a fantastic job of preventing any movement during the cycle and run.  

A comfort fit design throughout the body and neck together with slightly wider shoulder panels for increased protection from the sun while the white colour used on the majority of the top to help reflect the sun’s heat. 

Elastic Technology and binding gives a snug fit without any discomfort around the arms and neck lines. Also, new seam construction prevent chafing under the arm. 

Front semi-auto lock zipper for extra ventilation during the cycle or run. 

Total Zip protection: Soft fabrics are used to cover the inside of the zipper and this is combined with 'fold over' cover to minimise any discomfort from the zip on the chest.  

Key Features:

• Breathable and sweat wicking: For optimum temperature control.  
• Lightweight and quick drying: Whilst still being durable and offering a UPF 50+ protection  
• 360° stretch: For total freedom of movement.  
• High-tech water repellent: Coating for drag resistance both in and out of the water and to repel sweat whilst on the go. Also, a very useful feature if it rains on the bike section, helping to keep you drier and warmer. 
• Market leading fabric: Which is used by a very high proportion of pro athletes. Comfort is crucial during a long-distance race and as soon as you feel this fabric against your skin you'll understand why it is a key feature in the range. This fabric is used on the main front and back panels. 
• Energy fabric: which helps to mimic the Aeroforce Soft-Touch fabric and has an extremely smooth and soft feel together with a full water repellent coating.  
• The suit offers all over comfort combined with performance during all three disciplines. If you're taking on a long distance race this season then we hope this will be the perfect suit. Please also see our Tri suit or top and short options. 

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