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Can I use a swimming wetsuit for paddleboarding?

You can put on a Blue70 swimming wetsuit and paddleboard in it, but the suit is not built for that activity. The cut, neoprene placement, buoyancy panels, and warranty all...

Wetsuit vs Drysuit for Swimming: The Stroke Mec...

Most articles on wetsuits and drysuits start with warmth. Swimmers should start somewhere else: stroke quality. In open water, the gear you wear does more than change how cold you...

Wetsuit vs Drysuit for Swimming: The Stroke Mec...

Most articles on wetsuits and drysuits start with warmth. Swimmers should start somewhere else: stroke quality. In open water, the gear you wear does more than change how cold you...

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Below 56°F: What Winter Swimming Asks of Your W...

Winter swimming doesn't start when the lake freezes. It starts when the water drops below roughly 56°F and your regular wetsuit stops keeping up. For many open water swimmers and...

Below 56°F: What Winter Swimming Asks of Your W...

Winter swimming doesn't start when the lake freezes. It starts when the water drops below roughly 56°F and your regular wetsuit stops keeping up. For many open water swimmers and...

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The Chemistry Behind a Wetsuit That Still Flexe...

Most swimmers treat wetsuit care as an afterthought. Rinse it, hang it, move on. But the product you use to clean a wetsuit interacts directly with the materials built into...

The Chemistry Behind a Wetsuit That Still Flexe...

Most swimmers treat wetsuit care as an afterthought. Rinse it, hang it, move on. But the product you use to clean a wetsuit interacts directly with the materials built into...

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What is the best way to break in a new swimming...

The best way to break in a new Blue70 wetsuit is to put it on carefully, swim in it, and let the suit soften through use. A new suit feels...

What is the best way to break in a new swimming...

The best way to break in a new Blue70 wetsuit is to put it on carefully, swim in it, and let the suit soften through use. A new suit feels...

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How to Repair a Wetsuit Tear and Keep the Suit ...

Most advice on wetsuit repair focuses on one question: how do you glue the tear shut? That matters, but it is only part of the job. A swim-specific wetsuit is...

How to Repair a Wetsuit Tear and Keep the Suit ...

Most advice on wetsuit repair focuses on one question: how do you glue the tear shut? That matters, but it is only part of the job. A swim-specific wetsuit is...

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Water Temperature Picks the Suit Category. Your...

The wetsuit or speedsuit question becomes simple once you separate two decisions. Water temperature and the race rulebook choose the category. Your training frequency and swimming style choose the model...

Water Temperature Picks the Suit Category. Your...

The wetsuit or speedsuit question becomes simple once you separate two decisions. Water temperature and the race rulebook choose the category. Your training frequency and swimming style choose the model...

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Why Dyeing a Wetsuit at Home Breaks Down the Ve...

Every few months, someone posts the same question in an open-water or triathlon forum: their suit has faded from sun and chlorine, or they're just bored with the stock color,...

Why Dyeing a Wetsuit at Home Breaks Down the Ve...

Every few months, someone posts the same question in an open-water or triathlon forum: their suit has faded from sun and chlorine, or they're just bored with the stock color,...

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Should I wear socks or gloves with my swimming ...

Short answer: In cold water, yes. In warm or moderate water, you will usually be more comfortable without them. The decision comes down to water temperature, how long you plan...

Should I wear socks or gloves with my swimming ...

Short answer: In cold water, yes. In warm or moderate water, you will usually be more comfortable without them. The decision comes down to water temperature, how long you plan...

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