Brand Review: Xterra Tri Wetsuits
Xterra is a different kind of triathlon wetsuit company. While most wetsuit brands are sold through a dealer network, Xterra wetsuits are only sold direct through the company’s website or at Xterra’s...
View ArticleDesoto Wetsuit Brand Review
DeSoto’s T1 Wetsuits are known above all else for one feature: their innovative 2-piece construction. DeSoto is the only brand to feature a 2-piece wetsuit, and the small but passionate company claims...
View ArticleTriathlete Gift Ideas
Triathletes can be a finicky bunch to buy gifts for. It is a sport of habits, and many triathletes have developed detailed habits that they don’t veer from. Even getting them the wrong flavor of...
View ArticleTriathlon Suits
Triathlon suits are an accessory that triathletes often look for as they get more serious about the sport. While it is possible to train for and race in triathlons with a simple sport shirt and tri...
View ArticleZoot Prophet Wetsuit Review
The Zoot Prophet at a list price of $650 (but you can get it for as low as $520 through us) is the top-of-the-line wetsuit from Zoot, a trusted maker of high-quality triathlon and compression gear. We...
View ArticleOrca Equip Triathlon Wetsuit Review
The Orca Equip has a proven trace of success for those who are serious about their open water swimming. The price of this triathlon suit is in the midrange (Just over $300 from our source for readers...
View ArticleNew in Triathlon Wetusits for 2013
Every year, we see gradual improvement in wetsuit technology. Every once in a while, though, there is a rule change that affects the triathlon world, and 2013 is one of those years. Late last year,...
View ArticleProfile Design Marlin Triathlon Wetsuit Review
Over the summer we had the benefit of competing in the Profile Design Marlin Full Sleeve Triathlon Wetsuit. And we loved it. We felt like fish and we swam like fish. And we finished fast. Put a Profile...
View ArticleAqua Sphere Pursuit Wetsuit Review
Aqua Sphere has been making top-of-the line wetsuits for triathletes for years. They have various different styles, designs, and prices. Aqua Sphere makes one of the best triathlete wetsuits available...
View ArticleBlue Seventy Reaction Wetsuit Review
Blue Seventy has been making some of our favorite wetsuits lately. The Blue Seventy Helix is perhaps our favorite on the market, and the entire lineup is well thought-out and made with top...
View ArticleOrca Sonar Review
The Sonar is Orca’s best-selling mid range suit. It’s a great “value” suit – moderately priced but jam packed with features – many of which were on Orca’s top-of-the-line wetsuits just a year or two...
View ArticleBest Entry Level Triathlon Wetsuits
There was a time when the only way for beginner triathletes to have access to good triathlon wetsuits was to rent. It was just too hard to justify the purchase of a $500 suit if you weren’t planning...
View ArticleBlue Seventy Wetsuit Brand Review
The Blue Seventy (branded as “blueseventy”) brand of wetsuits and swimwear began life in New Zealand in 1993, and quickly rose to become a preferred wetsuit for Ironman competitors and other...
View ArticleBlue Seventy Helix Wetsuit Review
The Blue Seventy Helix has for years been one of our favorite triathlon wetsuits on the market, at any price range. We try to be as impartial as possible but we know a great wetsuit when we see it,...
View ArticleGarmin Forerunner 310XT Waterproof GPS Watch Review
The Garmin Vivoactive recently replaced the 310XT as Garmin’s waterproof wearable. For years, we have extolled the virtues of the Garmin Forerunner GPS watches for training and racing. Now, we finally...
View ArticleTriathlon Wetsuits: What You Get for the Money
The price range of triathlon wetsuits varies significantly. You could spend anywhere from $50 to $650 or more for something labeled as a triathlon wetsuit. While the old saying that “you get what you...
View ArticleTriathlon Suits
Triathlon suits are an accessory that triathletes often look for as they get more serious about the sport. While it is possible to train for and race in triathlons with a simple sport shirt and tri...
View Article7 Things to Look For When Buying a Triathlon Wetsuit
Buying a wetsuit means you’ll have to navigate through a labyrinth of brand marketing and buzzwords in order to make a selection that’s right for both your ambitions and, not to mention, your budget....
View ArticleWhat is the Minimum Gear for Triathlon?
You can spend thousands on the sport of triathlon, but you don’t have to. True, there are many athletes who invest hundreds or thousands of dollars each year to keep their triathlon times fast. But...
View ArticleTriathlon Wetsuits: Full-Sleeve or Sleeveless
When it comes to triathlon gear, there are a few age-old either/or questions that get asked constantly, and are continuously open for debate. Tri bike or road bike? Socks or no socks? And when it...
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