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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 Lyn Prangle
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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The Huub Thermal Balaclava: Head and shoulders above the rest
by Jude Palmer
If you feel the cold on your neck, shoulders and head then the Huub Thermal Balaclava is one for you. One up from a simple neoprene hat with chin s...
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C-Monsta Wetsuit Hanger: the thing you thought you would never need
by Jude Palmer
"Something to make drying my wetsuit easier," they said. "Don't be daft," I replied. "I have got a radiator for that" and what clearer sign is the...
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All hail wetsuit hire
by Jude Palmer
Finding a wetsuit that fits, is in budget and suits your stroke can be a headache. Hiring is a great solution for many reasons.
Angus Greenwood o...
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How To Measure For A Wetsuit
by Sarah D
Getting the right wetsuit size can be difficult, it is not as easy as just picking a size 14 off the rail. We need 5 key measurements in order to g...
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Are you struggling to find a waist belt that is big enough?
by Sarah D
Are you struggling to find a dry bag/tow float waist belt that is big enough? Don’t worry – we have a solution!
Imagine, you have your wetsuit hire...
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Can You Swim Breaststroke in a Wetsuit?
by Sarah D
This is one of our most frequently asked question!
Why is it impossible to swim breaststroke in most wetsuits?
We don’t like to think of it as impo...
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