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Water Temperature Picks the Suit Category. Your...

The wetsuit or speedsuit question becomes simple once you separate two decisions. Water temperature and the race rulebook choose the category. Your training frequency and swimming style choose the model...

Why Dyeing a Wetsuit at Home Breaks Down the Ve...

Every few months, someone posts the same question in an open-water or triathlon forum: their suit has faded from sun and chlorine, or they're just bored with the stock color,...

Why Dyeing a Wetsuit at Home Breaks Down the Ve...

Every few months, someone posts the same question in an open-water or triathlon forum: their suit has faded from sun and chlorine, or they're just bored with the stock color,...

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Should I wear socks or gloves with my swimming ...

Short answer: In cold water, yes. In warm or moderate water, you will usually be more comfortable without them. The decision comes down to water temperature, how long you plan...

Should I wear socks or gloves with my swimming ...

Short answer: In cold water, yes. In warm or moderate water, you will usually be more comfortable without them. The decision comes down to water temperature, how long you plan...

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Wetsuit Smell Removal Starts With Your Post-Swi...

A wetsuit that smells bad usually has a simple story behind it. It stayed damp too long, picked up residue from the water, and never had a chance to dry...

Wetsuit Smell Removal Starts With Your Post-Swi...

A wetsuit that smells bad usually has a simple story behind it. It stayed damp too long, picked up residue from the water, and never had a chance to dry...

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Wet, Fatigued, and Moving: Practice the Wetsuit...

Your wetsuit exit falls apart when you're wet, cold, and breathing hard. That is the version to practice. A dry-land rehearsal on carpet removes the very conditions that cause slow...

Wet, Fatigued, and Moving: Practice the Wetsuit...

Your wetsuit exit falls apart when you're wet, cold, and breathing hard. That is the version to practice. A dry-land rehearsal on carpet removes the very conditions that cause slow...

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What Your Wetsuit Picks Up in the Water, and Wh...

Most swimmers rinse their wetsuit after a swim and call it done. Fair enough. But rinsing and cleaning are not the same act, and the difference between them shows up...

What Your Wetsuit Picks Up in the Water, and Wh...

Most swimmers rinse their wetsuit after a swim and call it done. Fair enough. But rinsing and cleaning are not the same act, and the difference between them shows up...

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How do I prevent the zipper from jamming on my ...

Most wetsuit zipper jams start with one of three things: grit, an angled pull, or a forced slider through a snag. A clean, straight-pulled zipper rarely sticks on its own....

How do I prevent the zipper from jamming on my ...

Most wetsuit zipper jams start with one of three things: grit, an angled pull, or a forced slider through a snag. A clean, straight-pulled zipper rarely sticks on its own....

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USAT Wetsuit Thickness Rules and the Design Cho...

Most athletes hear wetsuit thickness limit and think in one direction: is this suit legal for my race? That matters, but it is only the first layer of the story....

USAT Wetsuit Thickness Rules and the Design Cho...

Most athletes hear wetsuit thickness limit and think in one direction: is this suit legal for my race? That matters, but it is only the first layer of the story....

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Aquathlon Wetsuits: The Swim Exit Decides Your ...

Aquathlon removes the bike leg, and that one change should reshape your wetsuit decision. In a triathlon, your suit only has to work until you reach your bike. In aquathlon,...

Aquathlon Wetsuits: The Swim Exit Decides Your ...

Aquathlon removes the bike leg, and that one change should reshape your wetsuit decision. In a triathlon, your suit only has to work until you reach your bike. In aquathlon,...

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