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The Best Wetsuit Storage Rack Setup for Swimmer...

You can learn a lot about a swimmer by looking at how they store a wetsuit.Some athletes rinse it, dry it properly, and hang it where air can move through...

Wetsuit vs Swimskin: The 68 to 76 Degree Problem

A full-sleeve wetsuit holds a thin layer of water against your skin and lets your body warm it. A swimskin provides almost no insulation. That single difference causes most wetsuit-versus-swimskin...

Wetsuit vs Swimskin: The 68 to 76 Degree Problem

A full-sleeve wetsuit holds a thin layer of water against your skin and lets your body warm it. A swimskin provides almost no insulation. That single difference causes most wetsuit-versus-swimskin...

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Why a Short John Wetsuit Leaves Your Wrists and...

Ask most swimmers what a short john wetsuit is for, and you'll get some version of "it's the cheap one" or "it's for when it's too warm for a full...

Why a Short John Wetsuit Leaves Your Wrists and...

Ask most swimmers what a short john wetsuit is for, and you'll get some version of "it's the cheap one" or "it's for when it's too warm for a full...

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How buoyant are swimming wetsuits?

A swimming wetsuit is buoyant enough to change your body position. It lifts your hips, legs, and torso so you can hold a more horizontal line. That lift reduces drag....

How buoyant are swimming wetsuits?

A swimming wetsuit is buoyant enough to change your body position. It lifts your hips, legs, and torso so you can hold a more horizontal line. That lift reduces drag....

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Wetsuit Antiseptic Wash and the Training Detail...

Most athletes reach for a wetsuit wash when the suit starts to smell. That is usually the last stage of the problem, not the first. A better reason to clean...

Wetsuit Antiseptic Wash and the Training Detail...

Most athletes reach for a wetsuit wash when the suit starts to smell. That is usually the last stage of the problem, not the first. A better reason to clean...

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Why Two Swimmers with the Same Height and Weigh...

You pull up the size chart, find your height in the left column, slide across to your weight, and land on a size. That feels settled, but it is only...

Why Two Swimmers with the Same Height and Weigh...

You pull up the size chart, find your height in the left column, slide across to your weight, and land on a size. That feels settled, but it is only...

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Four Wetsuit Variables That Matter More Than th...

Ask ten triathletes why they bought a particular wetsuit and eight of them will mention the brand name before they mention a single spec. That's backwards. The neoprene grade, the...

Four Wetsuit Variables That Matter More Than th...

Ask ten triathletes why they bought a particular wetsuit and eight of them will mention the brand name before they mention a single spec. That's backwards. The neoprene grade, the...

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Why does my swimming wetsuit fill with water wh...

You are mid-swim and suddenly your suit feels heavy with water. It is a common concern among new open-water swimmers, and it usually has a simple fix. A swim-specific wetsuit...

Why does my swimming wetsuit fill with water wh...

You are mid-swim and suddenly your suit feels heavy with water. It is a common concern among new open-water swimmers, and it usually has a simple fix. A swim-specific wetsuit...

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Recycled Wetsuits Through a Swimmer’s Lens: Per...

“Recycled wetsuit” sounds like an easy win until you judge it the way swimmers judge every other piece of gear: by what happens in the water. That is where the...

Recycled Wetsuits Through a Swimmer’s Lens: Per...

“Recycled wetsuit” sounds like an easy win until you judge it the way swimmers judge every other piece of gear: by what happens in the water. That is where the...

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