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DIY Wetsuit Dye: What Hot Water Does to Neopren...

Every spring, somebody emails us with the same question: “Can I dye my wetsuit?” They want a neon orange suit for open-water visibility, a team color for a race, or...

DIY Wetsuit Dye: What Hot Water Does to Neopren...

Every spring, somebody emails us with the same question: “Can I dye my wetsuit?” They want a neon orange suit for open-water visibility, a team color for a race, or...

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Neoprene Cement vs. Contact Adhesive: What Actu...

A small tear near the knee doesn't have to end a wetsuit's season. What ends it is reaching for the wrong glue.Most swimmers who patch their own gear grab whatever...

Neoprene Cement vs. Contact Adhesive: What Actu...

A small tear near the knee doesn't have to end a wetsuit's season. What ends it is reaching for the wrong glue.Most swimmers who patch their own gear grab whatever...

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Can I layer a rash guard under my swimming wets...

Short answer: skip the rash guard if extra warmth is what you want. A swimming wetsuit relies on a thin layer of water next to your skin. Adding a shirt...

Can I layer a rash guard under my swimming wets...

Short answer: skip the rash guard if extra warmth is what you want. A swimming wetsuit relies on a thin layer of water next to your skin. Adding a shirt...

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Flying With a Wetsuit in Your Carry-On: A Smart...

Most athletes treat flight packing like a space problem. For swimmers and triathletes, it is usually a gear-risk problem. If one bag gets delayed or one fragile item gets crushed,...

Flying With a Wetsuit in Your Carry-On: A Smart...

Most athletes treat flight packing like a space problem. For swimmers and triathletes, it is usually a gear-risk problem. If one bag gets delayed or one fragile item gets crushed,...

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The Wetsuit Decision Sequence That Puts Foam, F...

Most wetsuit comparison questions start with two brand names and end with a spec sheet. The more useful first question is which suit matches your training week and your water...

The Wetsuit Decision Sequence That Puts Foam, F...

Most wetsuit comparison questions start with two brand names and end with a spec sheet. The more useful first question is which suit matches your training week and your water...

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How to Clean a Wetsuit: The Science Behind Rins...

Ask ten swimmers how they care for their wetsuit and most will say the same thing: rinse it, hang it up, done. That advice isn't wrong. It's just incomplete. Neoprene...

How to Clean a Wetsuit: The Science Behind Rins...

Ask ten swimmers how they care for their wetsuit and most will say the same thing: rinse it, hang it up, done. That advice isn't wrong. It's just incomplete. Neoprene...

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How does a front zip wetsuit compare to a back ...

For open-water and triathlon swimming, a front zip puts the closure on your chest and allows more shoulder and neck freedom. A back zip runs up the spine and is...

How does a front zip wetsuit compare to a back ...

For open-water and triathlon swimming, a front zip puts the closure on your chest and allows more shoulder and neck freedom. A back zip runs up the spine and is...

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5/4 mm Wetsuits and Freestyle: What Cold-Water ...

A 5/4 mm wetsuit sounds like a clear answer to cold water. More neoprene should mean more warmth, more buoyancy, and a better swim. Once you are actually swimming freestyle...

5/4 mm Wetsuits and Freestyle: What Cold-Water ...

A 5/4 mm wetsuit sounds like a clear answer to cold water. More neoprene should mean more warmth, more buoyancy, and a better swim. Once you are actually swimming freestyle...

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Winter Paddleboarding Isn't Swimming: Choosing ...

A Blue70 swim wetsuit solves a specific problem: keeping a swimmer horizontal and warm while moving through cold open water. It does not solve the problems of standing on a...

Winter Paddleboarding Isn't Swimming: Choosing ...

A Blue70 swim wetsuit solves a specific problem: keeping a swimmer horizontal and warm while moving through cold open water. It does not solve the problems of standing on a...

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