A Look at How Wetsuit Technology Has Rapidly Evolved
The science behind how your wetsuit floats is rapidly changing.
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Looking for goggles, wetsuits, or tools to help you become a better triathlete? We have the triathlon swim gear reviews and advice from top experts.
Instabeat: Real-Time Heart Rate Display In Your Goggles
The latest offering in a long line of new swim tech lights up your goggles to show your heart rate as you swim.
Is Swimming with Power the Next Big Thing?
Though cycling—and lately running—has dominated the power headlines, new and existing technology says that power may actually help your swim too.
FORM Swim Goggles: Metrics While You Work
From many of the minds that created the now-defunct Recon Jet, FORM is releasing a swim goggle that gives the wearer metrics using a heads up display.
Video Review: New Roka Maverick Swimrun Wetsuit
Senior editor Chris Foster travels to Catalina Island for an exclusive look at the new Otillo Swimrun course and review the new Roka Maverick Swimrun wetsuit.
Wetsuit Repair: The Complete DIY Guide
Step 1: Put away the duct tape.
ROKA Giveaway: This Epic Package Is Worth More Than $2,000
ROKA is providing the ultimate swim package to one lucky winner so you can train and race like the reigning Kona swim record-holder!
Supreme Neoprene
Using two new neoprenes never before seen in the wetsuit industry, deBoer Performance Wetsuits is pushing the market forward—and the world’s best triathletes have taken notice.
Video Review: HUUB Brownlee Agilis Wetsuit
Gear editor and former pro triathlete Chris Foster walks through the features behind the brand new Huub Brownlee Agilis wetsuit.
Review: A Reliable Heart Monitor for Swimming Has Arrived
Contributor Sara McLarty put Polar's new OH1+ heart rate monitor to the test.
2XU Compression Full Zip Trisuit
The Draw: The best compression
Blueseventy Men’s TX2000 Short Sleeve Tri Suit
The Draw: A go-to staple
Castelli Short Distance Race Suit
The Draw: For the short stuff
Finis Strike
The Draw: Very hydrodynamic
Arena Cobra Tri Mirror Triathlon Goggle
The Draw: Sunny-day superstar
Aquasphere Kaiman Exo Small Fit
The Draw: The mask for small faces
Zone3 Vapour
The Draw: Velvety-soft gaskets
Barracuda Standard
The Draw: A perfect fit
THEMAGIC5 Blue Magic Mirror Gold
The Draw: Customized
Speedo Vanquisher EV
The Draw: Universal fit
2XU P:1 Propel
The Draw: Excellent value
Zone3 Aspire
The Draw: Incredible flexibility
Zoot Wikiwiki
The Draw: Superfast!
TYR Hurricane Cat 3
The Draw: This suit's got curves
Quintana Roo HydroSix
The Draw: Race-day weapon
Blueseventy Reaction
The Draw: Buoyancy, perfected
Expanded Review: Blueseventy’s Reaction Wetsuit Makes Sighting a Breeze
This wetsuit’s buoyancy profile is darn near perfect.
AQUA Sphere Racer 2.0
The Draw: Pro forearm proprioception
Huub Axiom 3:5
The Draw: Serious float
Zoot Wave 1
The Draw: Beginner Boon
Aquaman Bionik
The Draw: Transition king
Synergy Endorphin
The Draw: Killer value
4 Unique Swim Tools You Haven’t Tried
We take a look at four of our favorites.
The Swim It
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Huub Brownlee Agilis Triathlon Wetsuit
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HammerHead Swim Cap
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Arena One Goggle
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Swim Speed Secrets, 2nd Ed. by Sheila Taormina
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Q Swimwear Weekend Cheat Skinny Strap Bikini
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How To Choose The Right Wetsuit For You
Don’t be shy about trying on multiple suits, taking advantage of demo swims, and studying the size charts and customer reviews.
Action-Cam Tips for Triathletes: The Swim
Now that action cameras are becoming more affordable and ever-present, triathletes can use them to show off their favorite training routes, do course recon, and even improve their technique.
XTERRA Vivid Full Suit
Capri-cut legs (for easy shipping), bright green sleeves (for visibility), and thin arms (for flexibility) make this a killer full-sleeve option.
Reviewed: 10 Wetsuits for Triathletes
Swim fast, stay warm and crush your next race.
The Rise of ROKA
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How To Make Your Wetsuit Last Forever
A wetsuit's short lifespan is usually attributed to poor care, not poor quality.
Suit Up! 9 Wetsuit Reviews
No matter your budget or swimming experience, there’s a wetsuit to fit your unique needs.
A Look At Finis’ New Edge Fins
Propulsive power meets a natural feel in these new fins from Finis.
Quick Look: SwimFast Ergometer
Outside of pool time, dry land strength training can pay big dividends in your progression as an efficient and swift swimmer.
Can A Data Watch Improve Your Swim?
The do’s and don’ts of swim training with a watch.
What Do You Do With Old Race Caps?
We asked our readers to share some of the clever ways they repurpose old race caps.
2016 Triathlete Buyer’s Guide: Wetsuits
Investing in a proper fitting wetsuit is a smart move toward earning a swim PR in your next triathlon. We review 14 of the latest offerings.
2016 Triathlete Buyer’s Guide: Goggles
Goggles are the simplest triathlon equipment that can make the biggest difference on race day. We review 8 new options.
We Tri’d It: Underwater Audio Swimbuds
It’s a common complaint among triathletes: Swimming lap after lap in silence can get tedious—quickly.
A New Device To Help You Swim Straight
Could this new device solve your crooked swimming problem?
2016 Triathlete Buyer’s Guide: Goggles
The eight goggles featured in the 2016 Triathlete Buyer's Guide.
2016 Triathlete Buyer’s Guide: Wetsuits
The 14 wetsuits reviewed in the 2016 Triathlete Buyer's Guide.
Shoe Talk: Skechers GOrun Forza
Here’s a closer look at Skechers’ new stability show, the GOrun Forza.
A Look At The Swim-Specific Tracker From XMetrics
This swim-specific tracker can tell you what you’re doing wrong, in real time.