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How do I know if my wetsuit is too thin for the...

You know by checking the water temperature, the planned duration, and what your body does during the first part of the swim. An under-insulated suit shows up early as shivering,...

Neoprene-Free Swim Wetsuits Have to Do More Tha...

Swimmers who ask about neoprene-free wetsuits usually start with a label. Does the suit contain neoprene? The better question is what the material has to do. A swim wetsuit is...

Neoprene-Free Swim Wetsuits Have to Do More Tha...

Swimmers who ask about neoprene-free wetsuits usually start with a label. Does the suit contain neoprene? The better question is what the material has to do. A swim wetsuit is...

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Can I use baby powder instead of lubricant to p...

Yes, you can, but I would not make it your default. Baby powder reduces friction on dry skin, and that can help feet and hands slide through a snug Blue70...

Can I use baby powder instead of lubricant to p...

Yes, you can, but I would not make it your default. Baby powder reduces friction on dry skin, and that can help feet and hands slide through a snug Blue70...

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The Zipper Moved. The Back Panel Did the Real W...

Swimmers ask about chest zips and back zips all the time. They compare entry ease against transition speed. The question that matters more is what changed when the zipper moved....

The Zipper Moved. The Back Panel Did the Real W...

Swimmers ask about chest zips and back zips all the time. They compare entry ease against transition speed. The question that matters more is what changed when the zipper moved....

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Are there wetsuits designed for people with bro...

Yes. Broad-shouldered swimmers can find a Blue70 wetsuit that fits well. The right fit comes from flexible shoulder neoprene, correct size, and proper donning. No single model carries a broad-shoulder...

Are there wetsuits designed for people with bro...

Yes. Broad-shouldered swimmers can find a Blue70 wetsuit that fits well. The right fit comes from flexible shoulder neoprene, correct size, and proper donning. No single model carries a broad-shoulder...

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A Fingernail Tear Should Not Retire Your Wetsui...

Most triathletes do not think about disposing of a wetsuit until a fingernail puncture splits the shoulder. You are standing in the parking lot at La Jolla Shores, the suit...

A Fingernail Tear Should Not Retire Your Wetsui...

Most triathletes do not think about disposing of a wetsuit until a fingernail puncture splits the shoulder. You are standing in the parking lot at La Jolla Shores, the suit...

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How do I treat a wetsuit rash after swimming?

A wetsuit rash after swimming is usually friction or trapped heat against the skin. The first move is to get the wetsuit off and rinse the area with cool or...

How do I treat a wetsuit rash after swimming?

A wetsuit rash after swimming is usually friction or trapped heat against the skin. The first move is to get the wetsuit off and rinse the area with cool or...

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Cold Water, No Choice: What Mandatory Wetsuit R...

In a mandatory wetsuit race, you do not decide at the water's edge. The temperature reading, the rulebook table, and the race referee made that call for you. That changes...

Cold Water, No Choice: What Mandatory Wetsuit R...

In a mandatory wetsuit race, you do not decide at the water's edge. The temperature reading, the rulebook table, and the race referee made that call for you. That changes...

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Can I wear a wetsuit under a swimskin in a tria...

Short answer: no. A Blue70 wetsuit and a Blue70 swimskin are two separate garments for two different race conditions. You choose one, not both. Wearing a wetsuit under a swimskin...

Can I wear a wetsuit under a swimskin in a tria...

Short answer: no. A Blue70 wetsuit and a Blue70 swimskin are two separate garments for two different race conditions. You choose one, not both. Wearing a wetsuit under a swimskin...

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