For freer arms when swimming open water front crawl, outdoor swimming expert Rowan Clarke tried a sleeveless swimming wetsuit. Here’s how she got on.
Sumarpro Nova Women’s Sleeveless Eco Open Water Swimming Wetsuit Review
Sumarpro Nova Women’s Sleeveless Eco Open Water Swimming Wetsuit
Best sleeveless performance swimming wetsuit
Specifications
- Yamamoto SCS neoprene
- Low modular tech
- Hypoallergenic materials
- Stable Trinity Support System
- Quick-release ankle panels
- Ergonomic-designed collar
- 2-year warranty
A sleeveless wetsuit or ‘longjane’ is a great option for front crawl swimmers. You get the warmth in your torso, lift in your legs and full movement in your shoulders.
Sumarpro designs its wetsuits with racing in mind. The Yamamoto neoprene feels super-soft. The neck is high to reduce chafe, although one tester found it a little tight. Sumarpro also uses something they call ‘Low Modulus Tech’ to help make your stroke more efficient and it felt really good to swim in.
We like the fit and cut of this wetsuit, and we love having our shoulders free. It doesn’t come in larger sizes, but with 5mm neoprene on the legs for extra buoyancy, it’s just as well – this wetsuit is best suited to lean triathletes who want a racing advantage.