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How does a front zip wetsuit compare to a back ...
For open-water and triathlon swimming, a front zip puts the closure on your chest and allows more shoulder and neck freedom. A back zip runs up the spine and is...
How does a front zip wetsuit compare to a back ...
For open-water and triathlon swimming, a front zip puts the closure on your chest and allows more shoulder and neck freedom. A back zip runs up the spine and is...
Read More5/4 mm Wetsuits and Freestyle: What Cold-Water ...
A 5/4 mm wetsuit sounds like a clear answer to cold water. More neoprene should mean more warmth, more buoyancy, and a better swim. Once you are actually swimming freestyle...
5/4 mm Wetsuits and Freestyle: What Cold-Water ...
A 5/4 mm wetsuit sounds like a clear answer to cold water. More neoprene should mean more warmth, more buoyancy, and a better swim. Once you are actually swimming freestyle...
Read MoreWinter Paddleboarding Isn't Swimming: Choosing ...
A Blue70 swim wetsuit solves a specific problem: keeping a swimmer horizontal and warm while moving through cold open water. It does not solve the problems of standing on a...
Winter Paddleboarding Isn't Swimming: Choosing ...
A Blue70 swim wetsuit solves a specific problem: keeping a swimmer horizontal and warm while moving through cold open water. It does not solve the problems of standing on a...
Read MoreThe Shoulder Test: How to Choose Between a Slee...
Most swimmers pick a sleeveless or full wetsuit by checking the water temperature and calling it done. That's not enough information. The real question is what happens to your shoulder's...
The Shoulder Test: How to Choose Between a Slee...
Most swimmers pick a sleeveless or full wetsuit by checking the water temperature and calling it done. That's not enough information. The real question is what happens to your shoulder's...
Read MoreAre there swimming wetsuits made from eco-frien...
Short answer: no Blue70 wetsuit in the current line carries an eco-friendly or recycled-material claim. That does not make the question off-limits. It means you should treat any green label...
Are there swimming wetsuits made from eco-frien...
Short answer: no Blue70 wetsuit in the current line carries an eco-friendly or recycled-material claim. That does not make the question off-limits. It means you should treat any green label...
Read MoreRash Guard Under a Wetsuit: The Fit Trade-Off M...
A rash guard under a wetsuit sounds like a minor choice. In the water, it rarely stays minor. That extra layer can change shoulder mobility, collar pressure, heat retention, and...
Rash Guard Under a Wetsuit: The Fit Trade-Off M...
A rash guard under a wetsuit sounds like a minor choice. In the water, it rarely stays minor. That extra layer can change shoulder mobility, collar pressure, heat retention, and...
Read MoreKids' Stinger Suit Fit Starts at the Shoulders,...
A jellyfish warning changes the way parents think about a child's open water swim. The instinct is to buy the first full-length stinger suit in the child's size and call...
Kids' Stinger Suit Fit Starts at the Shoulders,...
A jellyfish warning changes the way parents think about a child's open water swim. The instinct is to buy the first full-length stinger suit in the child's size and call...
Read MoreWetsuit Repair Glue: How Long It Really Takes t...
A small tear near the knee. A seam at the ankle that's started to separate after a season of beach entries. The fix looks simple enough: clean it, glue it,...
Wetsuit Repair Glue: How Long It Really Takes t...
A small tear near the knee. A seam at the ankle that's started to separate after a season of beach entries. The fix looks simple enough: clean it, glue it,...
Read MoreHow do I choose a wetsuit for my body shape if ...
Tall and slim is a two-way fit problem. You need enough length through the torso, legs, and arms so the suit doesn't pull down on your shoulders. You also need...
How do I choose a wetsuit for my body shape if ...
Tall and slim is a two-way fit problem. You need enough length through the torso, legs, and arms so the suit doesn't pull down on your shoulders. You also need...
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