{"product_id":"pre-order-glyde-womens-horizon-3-0","title":"PRE ORDER - GLYDE WOMENS HORIZON 3.0","description":"\u003ch1\u003eDELIVERY ETA - JANUARY 15TH 2027\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eGLYDE HORIZON 3.0 WOMEN'S\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEntry-Level Open Water Wetsuit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFlexibility. Comfort. 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You can focus on finding your rhythm and enjoying your swim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVISARMS™ High-Visibility Neoprene Jersey\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBright neon jersey-covered arms give the Horizon its distinctive appearance and help make swimmers more noticeable in the water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flexible fabric outer also provides a comfortable feel through the arms and is more forgiving to handle than exposed smooth neoprene during fitting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVisibility varies with conditions. 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