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Is it normal for a wetsuit to have a strong che...

Yes. A new wetsuit often has a noticeable smell when you first unpack it. The odor usually comes from the neoprene foam, the adhesives used during construction, and the fresh...

Wetsuit Zipper Repair Cost: The Design History ...

You pull the zipper at T1 and feel resistance. You pull harder because the clock is running. That extra force is what turns a sticky slider into a broken zipper....

Wetsuit Zipper Repair Cost: The Design History ...

You pull the zipper at T1 and feel resistance. You pull harder because the clock is running. That extra force is what turns a sticky slider into a broken zipper....

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How do I attach a safety buoy to my wetsuit?

You don't attach a swim buoy directly to the neoprene. A Blue70 wetsuit is not designed to have a tow float clipped to the suit. Instead, you wear a separate...

How do I attach a safety buoy to my wetsuit?

You don't attach a swim buoy directly to the neoprene. A Blue70 wetsuit is not designed to have a tow float clipped to the suit. Instead, you wear a separate...

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Fix the Rinse Before Reaching for Wetsuit UV Spray

Most wetsuit sun damage has less to do with UV exposure than with what happens after the swim. A suit left salt-crusted in a hot car stiffens faster than one...

Fix the Rinse Before Reaching for Wetsuit UV Spray

Most wetsuit sun damage has less to do with UV exposure than with what happens after the swim. A suit left salt-crusted in a hot car stiffens faster than one...

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What is the best wetsuit for someone with broad...

The best blueseventy wetsuit for most broad-shouldered, narrow-hipped swimmers is the Reaction ($680) for frequent training and the Helix ($995) for race-day shoulder freedom. If you train in open water...

What is the best wetsuit for someone with broad...

The best blueseventy wetsuit for most broad-shouldered, narrow-hipped swimmers is the Reaction ($680) for frequent training and the Helix ($995) for race-day shoulder freedom. If you train in open water...

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Chlorine, Heat, and Hips: Why Your Wetsuit Shou...

A heated lap pool is the wrong place for a wetsuit. At blueseventy, we build triathlon and open-water wetsuits, and we would still rather see you wear a practice suit...

Chlorine, Heat, and Hips: Why Your Wetsuit Shou...

A heated lap pool is the wrong place for a wetsuit. At blueseventy, we build triathlon and open-water wetsuits, and we would still rather see you wear a practice suit...

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Will my wetsuit shrink if I wash it in hot water?

Hot water is a fast way to shorten the life of a blueseventy wetsuit. Heat attacks the neoprene, the glue that holds the seams together, and the fabric lining. You...

Will my wetsuit shrink if I wash it in hot water?

Hot water is a fast way to shorten the life of a blueseventy wetsuit. Heat attacks the neoprene, the glue that holds the seams together, and the fabric lining. You...

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The Wetsuit vs Drysuit Decision Triathletes Get...

Most triathletes start the wetsuit versus drysuit conversation with temperature. That misses what actually changes in the water. A wetsuit adds buoyancy and lets your shoulders rotate through a freestyle...

The Wetsuit vs Drysuit Decision Triathletes Get...

Most triathletes start the wetsuit versus drysuit conversation with temperature. That misses what actually changes in the water. A wetsuit adds buoyancy and lets your shoulders rotate through a freestyle...

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How do I prevent the neck of my wetsuit from te...

Stop pulling the neckline like a handle. The two habits that lead to neck tears are unzipping partway and then stretching the suit over your head, and grabbing the collar...

How do I prevent the neck of my wetsuit from te...

Stop pulling the neckline like a handle. The two habits that lead to neck tears are unzipping partway and then stretching the suit over your head, and grabbing the collar...

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