Wetsuit Blogs

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 ...

George Taplin, swimmer, coach, endurance athlete may have many records to his name but underneath the long hours of training, the juggling of life ...

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...

"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 th...

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...

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...

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...

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...

See the term ‘biosecurity’ and you would be forgiven for thinking that you had stumbled across yet another COVID related article about handwashing ...

Lube or to give it its full name, lubricant does pretty much what it says on the tin or roll on. It lubricates.  Having long played a role in the h...

Seasoned wild swimmer or perhaps this is your first year, what better reason to add some water themed gifts to your or somebody else’s Christmas Li...

Have you felt the tingle of cold water exhilaration yet? Wild swimming has exploded in popularity in recent years – with many people drawn to it fo...