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Why Front-Zip SwimRun Wetsuits Work Better Once...

SwimRun exposes a weakness in the way many athletes think about wetsuits. Most people judge a suit by the swim alone. That makes sense in triathlon, where the wetsuit has...

Your Rinse Is Half the Job: A Wetsuit Shampoo R...

Fresh water gets the sand and salt. It does not get the sunscreen, sweat, and oils that sink into the liner and settle along seam tape. A swim-specific wetsuit lives...

Your Rinse Is Half the Job: A Wetsuit Shampoo R...

Fresh water gets the sand and salt. It does not get the sunscreen, sweat, and oils that sink into the liner and settle along seam tape. A swim-specific wetsuit lives...

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Why Your Wetsuit Gets Stiff by August (And What...

Ask ten triathletes what they do for their wetsuit after a swim, and eight of them will say "hose it off." That's a start. But it's not the whole story,...

Why Your Wetsuit Gets Stiff by August (And What...

Ask ten triathletes what they do for their wetsuit after a swim, and eight of them will say "hose it off." That's a start. But it's not the whole story,...

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Should I get a full wetsuit or a shorty for swi...

Start with the water you actually swim in. A full wetsuit is the better default for most open water swimming and triathlon, because it gives you more consistent lift through...

Should I get a full wetsuit or a shorty for swi...

Start with the water you actually swim in. A full wetsuit is the better default for most open water swimming and triathlon, because it gives you more consistent lift through...

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Wetsuit Removal Starts Before You Stand Up

Most wetsuit removal advice starts in transition. The better place to start is the last minute of the swim.A smooth, fast exit usually has less to do with a clever...

Wetsuit Removal Starts Before You Stand Up

Most wetsuit removal advice starts in transition. The better place to start is the last minute of the swim.A smooth, fast exit usually has less to do with a clever...

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A Faster Wetsuit Entry Starts Below the Knee

Most wetsuit donning advice tells you to slick the inside of the suit. I tell swimmers to start with their calves. Start with your calves. The body is where the...

A Faster Wetsuit Entry Starts Below the Knee

Most wetsuit donning advice tells you to slick the inside of the suit. I tell swimmers to start with their calves. Start with your calves. The body is where the...

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The Real Damage a Wetsuit Takes Before It Ever ...

Most triathletes pack a wetsuit like they'd pack a beach towel. Roll it, stuff it in a duffel, zip the bag, done. That habit ignores what neoprene actually is: a...

The Real Damage a Wetsuit Takes Before It Ever ...

Most triathletes pack a wetsuit like they'd pack a beach towel. Roll it, stuff it in a duffel, zip the bag, done. That habit ignores what neoprene actually is: a...

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How can I prevent my wetsuit from rubbing durin...

Most long-swim rubbing has one cause: the neoprene moves against your skin. Two things let that happen. The suit is too loose, or it hasn't been pulled up into place....

How can I prevent my wetsuit from rubbing durin...

Most long-swim rubbing has one cause: the neoprene moves against your skin. Two things let that happen. The suit is too loose, or it hasn't been pulled up into place....

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Best Beginner Wetsuit: Buy for the Training You...

Most beginner wetsuit articles start in the wrong place. They sort suits by price, or by whatever sounds most race-focused, and assume every new swimmer needs the same thing. In...

Best Beginner Wetsuit: Buy for the Training You...

Most beginner wetsuit articles start in the wrong place. They sort suits by price, or by whatever sounds most race-focused, and assume every new swimmer needs the same thing. In...

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