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 around $300 ($298 from our source for readers of this blog) which makes it an excellent choice for entry and mid tier wetsuit users. The wetsuit is designed fashionably by Orca, one of … Read the rest »
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 have long held Zoot in high regard, and the new Prophet is a very good wetsuit that helps them compete with some … Read the rest »
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 shorts, the benefits of a triathlon suit are that it is engineered specifically for the sport and can significantly reduce transition times. The … Read the rest »
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 Gatorade can disappoint them. What’s worse, triathlon gear can vary in price extremely. How do you know your triathlete wants their next bike to be … Read the rest »
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 several performance advantages to the design. For one, it separates leg motion from arm motion to eliminate torso stretch in the suit and subsequently reduce shoulder fatigue. However, … Read the rest »
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 single retail outlet in San Diego, so there’s really no need to price shop for the best deal since the price is always the same. Xterra is also … Read the rest »
One of the more common questions we receive is on the low-end wetsuits available on the market. Any quick Ebay search will yield a whole slew of wetsuits in the $50 – $100 range, much cheaper than even the entry-level wetsuits from reliable triathlon gear names. The logic is this: Why buy a $300 wetsuit when you can just get … Read the rest »
For years, we have extolled the virtues of the Garmin Forerunner GPS watches for training and racing. Now, we finally have the opportunity to talk about a waterproof version of the Garmin watch, the Forerunner 310XT (shown here) . In the past, the Garmin 305 and 405 models were great for running and cycling, but did not give users a … Read the rest »
TYR was initially formed to serve the … Read the rest »
The Blue Seventy Helix is our favorite triathlon wetsuit on the market in this year’s crop of wetsuits. We try to be as impartial as possible but we know a great wetsuit when we see it, and the Helix fits the bill. Blue Seventy, along with Orca, QR, and Xterra, has been pushing the envelope in recent years on what … Read the rest »
