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Wetsuit or Swim Skin? Your Bike Leg Already Kno...

Ask ten triathletes how to choose between a wetsuit and a swim skin, and nine will hand you the same rule: check the water temperature. Cold water, wear a wetsuit....

What should I do if my wetsuit causes skin irri...

Skin irritation from a wetsuit has three common causes: friction, trapped moisture, and fit. A raised red line at the neck, underarm, wrist, or ankle after a swim points to...

What should I do if my wetsuit causes skin irri...

Skin irritation from a wetsuit has three common causes: friction, trapped moisture, and fit. A raised red line at the neck, underarm, wrist, or ankle after a swim points to...

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The Fastest Wetsuit Fix Happens Before You Star...

Most athletes think putting on a wetsuit is a simple pre-race task. In practice, it shapes how the suit feels in the water, how freely your shoulders move, and how...

The Fastest Wetsuit Fix Happens Before You Star...

Most athletes think putting on a wetsuit is a simple pre-race task. In practice, it shapes how the suit feels in the water, how freely your shoulders move, and how...

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DIY Wetsuit Dye: What Hot Water Does to Neopren...

Every spring, somebody emails us with the same question: “Can I dye my wetsuit?” They want a neon orange suit for open-water visibility, a team color for a race, or...

DIY Wetsuit Dye: What Hot Water Does to Neopren...

Every spring, somebody emails us with the same question: “Can I dye my wetsuit?” They want a neon orange suit for open-water visibility, a team color for a race, or...

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Neoprene Cement vs. Contact Adhesive: What Actu...

A small tear near the knee doesn't have to end a wetsuit's season. What ends it is reaching for the wrong glue.Most swimmers who patch their own gear grab whatever...

Neoprene Cement vs. Contact Adhesive: What Actu...

A small tear near the knee doesn't have to end a wetsuit's season. What ends it is reaching for the wrong glue.Most swimmers who patch their own gear grab whatever...

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Can I layer a rash guard under my swimming wets...

Short answer: skip the rash guard if extra warmth is what you want. A swimming wetsuit relies on a thin layer of water next to your skin. Adding a shirt...

Can I layer a rash guard under my swimming wets...

Short answer: skip the rash guard if extra warmth is what you want. A swimming wetsuit relies on a thin layer of water next to your skin. Adding a shirt...

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Flying With a Wetsuit in Your Carry-On: A Smart...

Most athletes treat flight packing like a space problem. For swimmers and triathletes, it is usually a gear-risk problem. If one bag gets delayed or one fragile item gets crushed,...

Flying With a Wetsuit in Your Carry-On: A Smart...

Most athletes treat flight packing like a space problem. For swimmers and triathletes, it is usually a gear-risk problem. If one bag gets delayed or one fragile item gets crushed,...

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The Wetsuit Decision Sequence That Puts Foam, F...

Most wetsuit comparison questions start with two brand names and end with a spec sheet. The more useful first question is which suit matches your training week and your water...

The Wetsuit Decision Sequence That Puts Foam, F...

Most wetsuit comparison questions start with two brand names and end with a spec sheet. The more useful first question is which suit matches your training week and your water...

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How to Clean a Wetsuit: The Science Behind Rins...

Ask ten swimmers how they care for their wetsuit and most will say the same thing: rinse it, hang it up, done. That advice isn't wrong. It's just incomplete. Neoprene...

How to Clean a Wetsuit: The Science Behind Rins...

Ask ten swimmers how they care for their wetsuit and most will say the same thing: rinse it, hang it up, done. That advice isn't wrong. It's just incomplete. Neoprene...

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