• Neoprene Buoyancy Shorts 'Originals' 5/3mm - ZONE3 UK
  • Neoprene Buoyancy Shorts 'Originals' 5/3mm - ZONE3 UK
  • Neoprene Buoyancy Shorts 'Originals' 5/3mm - ZONE3 UK
  • Neoprene Buoyancy Shorts 'Originals' 5/3mm - ZONE3 UK
  • Neoprene Buoyancy Shorts 'Originals' 5/3mm - ZONE3 UK
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Neoprene Buoyancy Shorts 'Originals' 5/3mm

Neoprene Buoyancy Shorts 'Originals' 5/3mm

£39.47 GBP
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As the original inventors of buoyancy shorts back in 2007, we are proud that our first design is still going strong and are now called the “Originals” to recognize their heritage. With over a decade of fantastic customer reviews behind them, they have helped thousands of swimmers to improve both their body position in the water and swim technique.

‘The Originals’ are made from top Yamamoto Smoothskin neoprene and are stitched and bonded the same way as a triathlon wetsuit. The shorts are designed using 3mm neoprene down the centre for buoyancy and 5mm neoprene down the sides to promote hip rotation through each stroke.

These shorts help develop your open water swimming technique while in the pool, where wearing a full wetsuit would either be too hot, or banned by the life-guards.

For use in open-water training or races as an alternative to swimming in a full wetsuit (when the water is warm enough!).

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features

  • Highly buoyant design for heavy legged swimmers.
  • 3mm Yamamoto Smoothskin front and back panels.
  • 5mm Yamamoto Smoothskin side panels.
  • New comfort focused waistband.

Key Benefits:

  • Improves your body position and swim technique.
  • Designed as a natural feeling alternative to a pull buoy.
  • Enhanced core support to aid with technique development.
  • Backed by over a decade of positive reviews.

Overall rating: 4.4605265 / 5 from 76 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

The Neoprene Buoyancy Shorts 'Originals' 5/3mm are highly regarded for their fit, quality, and buoyancy features. Customers appreciate the shorts' ability to improve body position and swim technique. However, some users have reported issues with the waistband's durability and mixed opinions on sizing.

Summary topics

  • Waistband Durability: 8%
  • Fit: 24%
  • Quality: 12%
  • Sizing: 10%
  • Leg Support: 8%

Review topics: [size, fit, quality, legs, material, design, service, shorts, buoyancy, water, kit, help, work, technique, swimming, float, trunks, pair, use].

Review highlights

  • "Sizing was accurate and comfortable fit." — Drew D.
  • "Kept my legs up great, absolutely loved them" — Frank T.
  • "excellent quality shorts - easy to get on and off even when just out of very cold water." — Philip T.

Reviews

Great bit of kit to

"Great bit of kit to aid you in the pool."

— Jason H. (5/5)

Great short really work well

"Great short really work well"

— Stuart G. (5/5)

Great. Faster immediately, no need

"Great. Faster immediately, no need for any other flotation."

— John B. (5/5)

Wish I'd discovered these sooner!

"My first pair of buoyancy shorts and I’m delighted with them! Have been amazed by how much they have improved my swimming. By providing additional buoyancy, I am able to concentrate on improving my stroke rather than struggle to stay afloat. On one occasion, I did peg them, by the waistband, onto my washing line to dry out and was a bit surprised / disappointed that the material retained the peg marks and didn’t spring back. Won’t be doing that again."

— Guy (5/5)

My first item from Zone

"My first item from Zone 3. Super impessed with the quality of this item. And a great fit; the size charts are spot on for me."

— Robert W. (5/5)

Great Pair of swim shorts

"Great Pair of swim shorts used them 2x already, to early to tell if they are helping to improve my swim technique. Only used them in the Pool and yet to try them out in Open Water."

— Richard H. (5/5)

Excellent shorts help with buoyancy

"Excellent shorts help with buoyancy"

— Adrian D. (5/5)

Great shorts

"Bought these because I have sinking legs. And water is getting warmer, so a full wetsuit is getting to much. After some great support from Adam I picked the right size and tried them two days ago. The bouyancy is prefect. Had a good 2. 2km swim."

— Jeroen (5/5)

Tremendously Helpful!

"Last night, I used my new Zone 3 Original 5/3 MM buoyancy shorts for my Boy Scout swim test. I'm 71 years old and have had 2 knee replacements + a hip replacement. In other words, I have enough tungsten steel in me to build a battleship! I was on the varsity swimming team in high school and college. So, I'm a very strong swimmer. However, all the extra ballast caused me to assume a feet down trim in the water and floating on my back was very difficult. The swimming test involves swimming 75 yds without stopping, another 25 yards using elementary backstroke, and float on your back for 30 seconds. The buoyancy shorts enabled me to assume a horizontal trim in the water and the neoprene material also kept the hip joint and associated muscles warm, thus helping to prevent muscle cramping. It was easy to relax and just swim without wearing myself out. Your product made the difference between passing and not passing the test. Having passed the test qualifies me to go on paddling trips with my troop. Thank you for making a product that enables an old man to stay in the game and keep doing outdoor stuff with my Scout troop!"

— Roger P. (5/5)

They hold up well after 50 hours in the pool

"I've been using these shorts for a couple of months now, but I was worried that using them in the chlorinated water at the pool would quickly ruin them, even though I rinse them thoroughly after every swim. Fortunately, they are in decent shape. Yes, in some places the glue is no longer holding and the shorts themselves are slightly discoloured, but this does not affect their use. They are still great for improving body position in the water."

— Michael (5/5)

Q&A

Can you let me know when the NEOPRENE BUOYANCY SHORTS 'ORIGINALS' 5/3MM will be back in stock?
Hi Simon, thank you for your message. Our supply chain have advised that these should be available again by late April. However, if you would like to purchase these sooner, please get in touch with our customer service team who can check our stockists sites for you. Email Us: customerservice@zone3.com. Regards, Adam.
ORDER #SH41099-GBP - OCTOBER 18, 2021 12:20PM With reference to the order referenced, my order was for L (Large) and I have incorrectly received M (medium size). What would you like me to do?
Hi Simon, Our customer service team has contacted you.

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