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How A Wetsuit Works by Blue Seventy
by Sarah D
A wetsuit is a neoprene insulation suit made for warmth and protection in the water. Wetsuits work by trapping a thin layer of water between your b...
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The Yonda ‘SS’ – the perfect fit for the ‘apple’ shaped body
by Sarah D
Here at Tri Wetsuit Hire we kept telling Angus over at Yonda he needed to create wetsuit for the 'apple' shaped female body. We love the Yonda Spo...
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Orca launch new sizes specifically for women
by Sarah D
Orca has created a pattern from scratch, specifically for women. A design that caters to the female form, respecting its morphological characterist...
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My 5 top swim spots in Huntingdonshire – By Sophie Etheridge
by Sarah D
Huntingdonshire has many delightful walks and parks and unbeknown to many, some beautiful swim spots too. Having a river flowing through the town o...
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A Guide to Thermal Wetsuits
by Sarah D
Are you keen to keep training in open water this winter season and wondering what makes a thermal wetsuit and the difference it could make to your ...
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Do I Need a Tow Float?
by Sarah D
I am often asked questions about why I always swim and insist the people that I am coaching in open water swim with a tow float. Some say you don’t...
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Do I need a thick wetsuit to stay warm?
by Jude Palmer
No. Tempting though it is to clad yourself in as much rubber as possible before you immerse your body in cold water, a wetsuit which is 5mm all ov...
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Why Hire a Wetsuit?
by Sarah D
Why hire a wetsuit?Hiring a wetsuit offers open water swimmers’ choice, is more affordable and offers a sustainable option.
Trying before you ...
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Swimming micro-adventure in the Lake District with a Ruckraft
by Sarah D
I have always loved adventure – especially in remote places where you can plan and pull off a multi-day, self-contained journey. In popular parts o...
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Taking off your wetsuit in a triathlon
by Jude Palmer
When it comes to triathlon, there is no hanging around faffing with your wetsuit.
Those precious minutes you have earned from through months of swi...
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Can I swim in a surf wetsuit?
by Jude Palmer
One of the most common questions I am asked as a coach is,
“can I wear my surfing wetsuit for open water swimming?”
And the answer is
“Yes”………“but ...
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George Taplin, record breaker, lover of open water and no stranger to long swims shares his top tips
by Jude Palmer
George Taplin, swimmer, coach, endurance athlete may have many records to his name but underneath the long hours of training, the juggling of life ...
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