{"product_id":"glyde-womens-varntage-4-0","title":"PRE ORDER - GLYDE WOMENS VARNTAGE 4.0 SLEEVELESS","description":"\u003ch1\u003eDELIVERY ETA - FEBRUARY 1ST 2027\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eGLYDE VANTAGE 4.0 WOMEN'S\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePremium Sleeveless Open Water Wetsuit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDesigned Specifically for Female Swimmers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe GLYDE Vantage 4.0 Women's has been purpose-built for swimmers who want the body-position support of a performance wetsuit with the freedom and natural feel of a sleeveless design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConstructed from \u003cstrong\u003eGLYDE Flex 39 Japanese limestone neoprene with strategically positioned smooth outer panels\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Vantage 4.0 Women's uses carefully targeted buoyancy rather than simply adding maximum lift everywhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith \u003cstrong\u003e4mm through the body and upper legs and 3mm through the lower legs\u003c\/strong\u003e, buoyancy is placed to support your core, hips and swimming alignment. The women's fit combines this panel layout with shaping through the chest, waist and hips for a comfortable, balanced feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA specially designed curved underarm gusset wraps around the upper body to help maintain an effective water seal while allowing the freedom expected from a sleeveless wetsuit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're preparing for your first ocean swim, training for a triathlon or simply prefer swimming without full-length wetsuit arms, the Vantage 4.0 Women's is designed to keep things simple, balanced and free.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnology Breakdown\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGLYDE Flex 39 Japanese Neoprene\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGLYDE Flex 39 is our name for the flexible Japanese limestone neoprene used in this wetsuit, selected to balance comfort, flexibility and buoyancy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDifferent panel thicknesses allow each area of the suit to serve a specific purpose—from flexible 2mm shoulder and underarm sections to supportive 4mm panels through the body and upper legs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is a considered construction designed around swimming movement and comfort.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSmooth Outer Finish\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrategically positioned smooth outer panels create a sleek surface designed for movement through the water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese panels complement the wetsuit's flexible construction and streamlined fit without adding unnecessary bulk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCareful handling remains essential.\u003c\/strong\u003e The smooth outer surface can be damaged by fingernails, sharp objects or forceful pulling. Use the pads of your fingers and work the suit into position gradually.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFREEDOM™ Sleeveless Shoulder System\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sleeveless design leaves your arms free to rotate naturally throughout every phase of the swimming stroke.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlexible \u003cstrong\u003e2mm GLYDE Flex 39 neoprene shoulder panels\u003c\/strong\u003e create a comfortable transition around the upper body while maintaining the open feel that makes sleeveless wetsuits so popular.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is freedom through the arms and a natural feel through the shoulders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWrapSeal™ 2mm Underarm Gusset\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA specially shaped, curved \u003cstrong\u003e2mm GLYDE Flex 39 neoprene underarm gusset\u003c\/strong\u003e wraps around the body to create a close seal beneath the arms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis design helps limit water entry around the arm openings while maintaining flexibility and freedom of movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCorrect fit through the upper chest and underarms is important for this system to work effectively.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFemaleBalance™ 4mm Targeted Buoyancy System\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore buoyancy is not always better in every area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Vantage 4.0 Women's uses \u003cstrong\u003e4mm GLYDE Flex 39 neoprene through the body and upper legs\u003c\/strong\u003e, placing buoyancy around the core, hips and thighs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCombined with the thinner lower-leg panels, this layout is designed to support a balanced swimming position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural buoyancy and body position vary between swimmers. FemaleBalance™ combines a women's fit with targeted panel thicknesses to offer support without relying on maximum thickness throughout the suit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHydroBalance™ 3mm Lower Leg System\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3mm GLYDE Flex 39 neoprene through the lower legs\u003c\/strong\u003e provides insulation and buoyancy with less thickness than the body and upper-leg panels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHydroBalance™ works with the suit's overall panel layout to support a balanced feel from the hips through to the feet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGlideGuard™ Single-Layer Neck System\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA single-layer neck construction designed to minimise bulk and help reduce rubbing around the neck during training and racing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA comfortable fit and correct positioning remain important for reducing irritation on longer swims.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eComfortSeal™ Low Profile Neck\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe low-profile ComfortSeal™ collar is designed to sit comfortably around the neck and help limit water entry without excessive pressure around the throat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFemale-Specific Fit \u0026amp; Buoyancy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Vantage 4.0 Women's combines \u003cstrong\u003efemale-specific torso shaping, chest contouring, and hip and waist profiling\u003c\/strong\u003e with carefully positioned buoyancy panels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts \u003cstrong\u003e4mm body, 4mm upper-leg and 3mm lower-leg construction\u003c\/strong\u003e provides support through the core and hips while using less thickness below the knees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause body shape, technique and natural buoyancy differ between swimmers, the aim is a comfortable, balanced fit that works with your swimming position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe curved WrapSeal™ underarm system means the fit through the upper chest and underarms is intentionally slightly firmer than the GLYDE Aligned 4.0.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis close fit helps form the seal needed around the arm openings of a sleeveless wetsuit while leaving the arms free to move naturally. It should feel secure without causing pain or restricting breathing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePanel Thickness Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eArea\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eThickness \/ Construction\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eArms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSleeveless\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShoulders\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnderarm gusset\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChest \/ Body\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWaist \/ Core\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUpper legs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLower legs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNeck\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGlideGuard™ single-layer construction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGLYDE Flex 39 Japanese limestone neoprene\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOuter finish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStrategically positioned smooth outer panels\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSize Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGLYDE wetsuits are designed for a performance fit: snug on land, with enough room to breathe comfortably and move naturally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeoprene may soften and settle with use, but a wetsuit should fit correctly from the start. Do not rely on stretching to make an excessively tight suit comfortable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight (kg)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHeight (cm)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWXS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e46–52 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e137–154 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e49–55 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e146–158 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWMS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e56–63 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e154–170 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60–66 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e162–175 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWML\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e64–70 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e169–176 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWMF\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e70–79 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e158–173 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e68–74 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e168–183 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWLF\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e75–85 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e168–183 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWXLF\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e86–100+ kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e169–185 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFit \u0026amp; Care Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Vantage 4.0 fits slightly firmer through the chest and underarms than the GLYDE Aligned 4.0 because of the curved WrapSeal™ underarm seal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you fall between two GLYDE sizes, the larger size may offer a more comfortable fit in the Vantage 4.0. Contact us if your height and weight fall into different size ranges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“F” fit options, including WMF, WLF and WXLF, provide more room through the hips and torso.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA correctly fitted suit should feel snug, without loose neoprene or large gaps where water can collect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe underarm seal should sit firmly against the body without restricting natural arm movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou should be able to breathe comfortably. Pain, numbness or excessive pressure are signs that the fit or positioning needs attention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWetsuits may soften and mould slightly to the swimmer with use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you prefer less compression or need an easier suit to put on, contact us for sizing advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake extra care with smooth outer panels. Avoid fingernails, jewellery and sharp objects, and never pull forcefully on a small area of neoprene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFitting gloves can help with handling, but they do not guarantee protection from damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot sure which size? Contact us—we've fitted thousands of swimmers and are happy to help.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRinse in fresh water after every use and dry in the shade, away from direct sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe GLYDE Philosophy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Vantage 4.0 Women's draws on decades of experience in swimming, coaching and wetsuit fitting, with a focus on what swimmers need in the water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt takes one of the simplest ideas in open-water swimming—remove the sleeves and let the shoulders move naturally—and combines it with \u003cstrong\u003eGLYDE Flex 39 Japanese neoprene, a smooth outer finish, targeted buoyancy and a purpose-designed underarm sealing system\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe focus is straightforward: considered buoyancy, comfortable fit and the freedom to swim naturally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSimple. 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