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Wetsuit Repair Near Me: What to Fix Yourself an...

You found a tear. Maybe it's a fingernail puncture from pulling the suit on too fast before a 6 a.m. lake swim. Maybe it's a heel gash from stepping on...

Can I use a wetsuit for splash and dash events?

You can use a wetsuit for many splash and dash events, but only when the event rules allow it and the water temperature makes one worth wearing. A splash and...

Can I use a wetsuit for splash and dash events?

You can use a wetsuit for many splash and dash events, but only when the event rules allow it and the water temperature makes one worth wearing. A splash and...

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Neoprene Allergy Rash or Wetsuit Rub? How Swimm...

A red patch after a wetsuit swim gets called a neoprene allergy all the time. In many cases, that is not what happened. Swimmers and triathletes often deal with friction,...

Neoprene Allergy Rash or Wetsuit Rub? How Swimm...

A red patch after a wetsuit swim gets called a neoprene allergy all the time. In many cases, that is not what happened. Swimmers and triathletes often deal with friction,...

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Wetsuit Thickness in Celsius: A Panel Map, Not ...

Most swimmers read a wetsuit label like a coat label. Thicker means warmer. That shortcut works for a down jacket and falls apart in open water. A 5mm front panel...

Wetsuit Thickness in Celsius: A Panel Map, Not ...

Most swimmers read a wetsuit label like a coat label. Thicker means warmer. That shortcut works for a down jacket and falls apart in open water. A 5mm front panel...

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When to Trade In a Wetsuit: Reading Neoprene We...

Most triathletes replace a wetsuit for one of two reasons: it tore somewhere the repair kit can't fix, or it stopped fitting the way it used to. Neither reason tells...

When to Trade In a Wetsuit: Reading Neoprene We...

Most triathletes replace a wetsuit for one of two reasons: it tore somewhere the repair kit can't fix, or it stopped fitting the way it used to. Neither reason tells...

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Should I roll or fold my wetsuit for storage?

Roll it loose, and store it flat when you can. Folding a suit for long-term storage is the faster route to creases that change how the suit fits.Blue70 wetsuits use...

Should I roll or fold my wetsuit for storage?

Roll it loose, and store it flat when you can. Folding a suit for long-term storage is the faster route to creases that change how the suit fits.Blue70 wetsuits use...

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Broad Shoulders, Better Swim: How to Choose a W...

Broad shoulders create a familiar problem in wetsuit fitting. The suit goes on, the zipper closes, and everything seems fine until the stroke starts to feel short and heavy. A...

Broad Shoulders, Better Swim: How to Choose a W...

Broad shoulders create a familiar problem in wetsuit fitting. The suit goes on, the zipper closes, and everything seems fine until the stroke starts to feel short and heavy. A...

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The Wetsuit Stroke: Why Your Pool Catch Needs a...

The first time you swim hard in a wetsuit, something feels off. The suit presses tight across your shoulders, your legs float higher than they ever do in a pool,...

The Wetsuit Stroke: Why Your Pool Catch Needs a...

The first time you swim hard in a wetsuit, something feels off. The suit presses tight across your shoulders, your legs float higher than they ever do in a pool,...

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What Actually Predicts How a Wetsuit Will Swim

A swimmer emailed us last week asking how a specific wetsuit from another brand compares to ours, spec for spec. We're skipping that request. Not because the comparison makes us...

What Actually Predicts How a Wetsuit Will Swim

A swimmer emailed us last week asking how a specific wetsuit from another brand compares to ours, spec for spec. We're skipping that request. Not because the comparison makes us...

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