Category: Equipment
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DHB Wetsuit Test under the Turning Torso
First test of the new dbh wetsuit completed here by the beach near the Turning Torso in Malmö. The wetsuit is fine, especially compared to its price point. I had no problems with chafing, which is the main issue that I have experienced with other (and back then more expensive) brands. The suit I got…
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Ooh, a DHB wetsuit on my doorstep
The good people at wiggle have provided me with a dhb wetsuit for open water swimming and triathlon. So it looks like I will have to suit up now on holiday in Sweden, and maybe even upon return to the Faroe Isles ! ;-)
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Behold Rulof Maker’s DIY Underwater Breathing Device
This tiny underwater breathing device is one of the coolest we have seen – and you can make it yourself! This small device uses a water nebuliser – also known as a water mister – as the core of the apparatus. It’s essentially a hand-held pump, which you normally use to pressurise water enough for…
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‘World’s First Swim App’ on Apple Watch Put to the Test in New Video
In the days and weeks after its launch last April, one of the biggest curiosities surrounding the Apple Watch was its tolerance to water. Thanks to a few initial tests — from showers tohigh dive pools — we now know that the Apple Watch is indeed a bit more waterproof than Apple promises, and with…
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Innovative Beard Cap is Created for the Bearded Nation
Press release Virgin Trains has launched an innovative swim cap for bearded men – the Beard Cap – which will be trialled with customers competing at the Great North Swim, Lake Windermere, June 12 – 14, 2015. The unique Lycra prototype extends down to wrap under the chin and packs the beard against the face…
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True Wetsuits are actual suits for wetsuit business
Moving further into the weird and wacky, is the new invention out of the intriguing nation — True Wetsuits. But these aren’t any old wetsuits, these are actual suits. Because being literal has never been so cool. Most surfers would agree there would be nothing better than getting to the ocean after a hard day’s…
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Backstroke Wedges #AusChamps15
Swimming Australia High Performance Scientist Jess Corones and swimmer Mitch Larkin comment on the new backstroke wedges used for the first time ever in a major swimming competition in Australia.
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Swim.com Launches Mobile Swim Training Platform
Swim.com, the world’s most advanced swim workout and training platform, launched its mobile app today, allowing swimmers to access advanced feedback and analytics for their swims without needing to access a computer. With the new Swim.com app, swimmers will be able to instantly view workouts they have swum with compatible wearable devices from manufacturers such as Garmin…
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LiveScience Takes Fitness Trackers For A Swim | Video
Live Science’s Elizabeth Palermo, a competitive swimmer, tested sixteen wearable waterproof devices during her pool workout: Two fitness trackers built specifically for swimmers, a few multi-sport GPS watches, a smart watch and a several waterproof trackers by Garmin, Misfit, Withings and others. See also LiveScience