So the sales are starting and it seems as though Triathlon companies might be feeling the heat. When you see
Velocity - Speedsuit going for $125 it is hard not to purchase, even if you don't need one, eventually you will. You can't argue with Xterra results on this product either, the Velocity is elegantly fast. Just ask the fastest swimmers at both the 2007 and 2008 Ford Ironman World Championship – they were First out of the Water. Or ask 5 of the top 8 age-grouper swimmers at the 2007 Ford Ironman World Championship, or the 1st 2nd and 3rd fastest age-group swimmers at the 2008 Ford Ironman World Championship. It’s so fast, it’s no wonder the Velocity is the number one choice when wetsuits are verboten. Approved by both USA Triathlon and FINA.
Now get your Christmas gift early I am sure this could replace your wetsuit at many events.
Labels: wetsuits
Ok the logo say's it all. This new product on the market win's in funniest logo, not sure it works all that well.
BodyGlide is the one that most
triathletes use, easy to put on just like underarm deodorant. Now it does come in a power which BodyGlide does not, making it a little less messy, when you pull up your shorts.
"Anti Monkey Butt Powder is specially formulated to absorb excess sweat and reduce frictional skin irritation. • Ideal for butt busting activities such as truck driving, motorcycling, bicycling, horse back riding, and extreme sports. May also be applied inside footwear, under sports pads, and other areas prone to chafing. Indoors or outdoors, work or play, or on occasions when you sit on your butt all day, don’t let your buns get red, use Anti Monkey Butt Powder instead!"
You decide!
Anti Monkey ButtLabels: cycling, Running, wetsuits
599 wore the
PointZero3 at the
2007 Hawaii Ironman. I would say that
blueseventy is on to something. From what is being written and how many people are donning this over there race gear fast is an understatement. Now others make them
ZOOTS,
Orca and
XTERRA and they all basically do the same thing, shed water like a wetsuit and have low drag coefficient. They are also
FINNA (PDF download).
NICE
So get training, get happy, and get one to be faster on race day.
PointZero3Labels: swimming, wetsuits
Swimming in a Wetsuit
Swimming in a
wetsuit is really different than in a tight
speedo or spandex shorts. If the suit is a full (legs and arms covered), or a farmer john (trunk and legs covered) many different things can occur. First some will feel confined, buoyancy can be another problem, size, tracking, and heat can all be effects of a
wetsuit. So what does this mean, get out before your event and swim in your
wetsuit. Even if you are a seasoned
triathlete get at least one workout in before the race (your last swim workout would be the best) so that you have a memory of what it feels like.
The other thing to consider is not to get into your suit to soon before the start of the race unless they allow you in the water to warm up. Many make this mistake and get overheated or just feel drained. Remember the
wetsuit is tight and meant to keep water out and you warm, they don't work that great on land.
One last thing, for some a
wetsuit is a blessing, it keeps you afloat and that can help certain a certain style of swimmer. If sink in the pool and feel as though you are kicking a lot to keep yourself moving then a
wetsuit is great. Buoyancy in your lower half should be greatly increased allowing you to kick less or feel less fatigued at the end of the swim portion.
Cheers and get out and train!
Labels: Training, wetsuits
