Arena - Women's Powerskin Carbon-Glide Open Back Tech Suit - Black/Gold

£299.99

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Features and Description

Step onto the blocks feeling light, supported, and ready to race in the Arena Women’s Powerskin Carbon Glide Open Back Tech Suit. Designed for competitive swimmers, this women’s Arena tech suit is built for premium race-day performance, combining compression, flexibility, and a smooth feel through the water.

The Carbon Glide is designed for swimmers who want support without feeling overly restricted. It is an all-round suit, perfect for distance swimmers. Its ultra-thin Hydroglide fabric helps reduce drag and turbulence, while the Carbon Light Cage technology supports key muscle groups with a compact carbon fibre grid. This gives the suit a secure, compressive feel while keeping it light enough for confident racing.

The open-back design gives added freedom through the shoulders and upper body, making it a strong choice for swimmers who prefer a less restrictive feel across the back. Internal taping helps swimmers feel stable through starts, turns, and finishes.

World Aquatics approved, the Arena Carbon Glide Open Back is suitable for regulated competitions, galas, and championship events. For more race-day options, browse our Women’s Competition Swimwear, Competition Swimwear, and Arena race suits, or complete your setup with a pair of racing Goggles.

If you are unsure of sizing, use the size chart before ordering or speak to Aqua Swim Supplies for expert fitting advice. London store fittings are also available for swimmers who want support choosing the right race suit.

Key features

• World Aquatics-approved women’s racing suit

• Open-back design for freedom through the shoulders and back

• Ultra-thin Hydroglide fabric designed to reduce drag and turbulence

• Carbon Light Cage technology for lightweight muscle compression

• Internal taping to help support and connect

• Hamstring tape to support major muscles

• Compact carbon fibre grid for a secure, supported race-day feel

• Lightweight construction for comfort during competition

• Flexible fit designed for starts, turns, and stroke movement

• Black/gold colourway for a classic Arena race-day look

• Expert fitting support and London store fittings available

65% Polyamide 34% Elastane 1% Carbon Fiber

*World Aquatics Approved

003663-105

Delivery and Shipping

Easy 30 days returns and free exchanges!

We aim to make your shopping experience as smooth as possible. We offer straightforward returns if you're not completely satisfied with your purchase.

To begin your return please click on to the Returns & Exchange Portal located on the front page of our website and follow the simple steps.

Goggles are exchange only
Underwear and Hats are non refundable and non exchangeable
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Arena Women’s Powerskin Carbon Glide Open Back World Aquatics approved? −

Yes, this Arena Carbon Glide Open Back suit is FINA approved. It is suitable for competitions where approved racewear is required.

Who is the Arena Powerskin Carbon Glide best suited to? +

The Carbon Glide is best suited to competitive and distance swimmers who want a premium race-day suit with strong support, lightweight compression, and a smoother feel through the water.

What does the open-back design help with? +

The open-back design gives swimmers more freedom through the shoulders and upper back. This can suit swimmers who prefer a less restrictive feel when racing, especially through starts, turns, and full stroke movement.

How does the Carbon Glide compare to the Arena Carbon-AIR²? +

The Carbon Glide is a more advanced race suit than the Carbon-AIR², with a stronger focus on reduced drag, structured muscle support, and race-day compression. The Carbon-AIR² is often chosen for a lighter, more flexible feel, while the Carbon Glide offers a more technical performance fit.

What size do I need in the Arena Carbon Glide? +

Tech suit sizing can be difficult, especially with premium race suits. Start with the Arena size chart and check your measurements carefully, especially around the hips. If you are between sizes or unsure, Aqua Swim Supplies can offer expert fitting advice, including fittings at the London store.

Should this suit be used for training or racing? +

This suit is best kept for racing and key competition sessions. As a World Aquatics-approved women’s tech suit with compression, internal taping, and hydrodynamic race features, it is designed for performance on race day rather than everyday swim training, due to the chlorine exposure that training suits are subject to.