Winter Open Water Swimming
Neoprene Swimming Cap
A winter swim cap helps keep your head warm when swimming in particularly cold water. A lot of people find this makes a huge difference to their comfort and enjoyment in the open water.
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Hydron Swim Gloves 2.0
Freezing hands and fingers have got to be one of the most uncomfortable parts of open water swimming! Particularly in winter, having some neoprene gloves to keep you a little warmer will allow you to complete a higher quality session.... and make it more enjoyable too!
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Neoprene Swimming Gloves
Freezing hands and fingers have got to be one of the most uncomfortable parts of open water swimming! Particularly in winter, having some neoprene gloves to keep you a little warmer will allow you to complete a higher quality session.... and make it more enjoyable too!
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Neoprene Socks Diving Scuba Socks Wetsuit Fin Booties for Men Women Kids, 3MM 5MM Surfing Booties Beach Socks Thermal Flexible Anti Slip fo
These booties feature 3mm Neoprene and a non-slip print on sole. They will definitely help to keep you warm, however as they are shorter in length and do not include a strap you may have issues keeping them in place.
Similar to gloves, winter swim boots or swim socks help keep your extremities warm, which makes swimming in the open water much more enjoyable and allows you to swim for longer too.
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Neoprene Swimming Socks
The increased length of the sock means it can be tucked into the wetsuit to ensure no skin is exposed, and the closure strap about the top keeps the sock in place. The undersole also includes gripping fabric to hep with protection and control when walking.
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Thermal Swim Socks - Small
These form fitting neoprene socks not only keep your little toes warm when swimming in chilly waters, but they help prevent injury to the bottom of your feet when walking or running on rocky surfaces. They come in handy on long transition runs too.
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Equipment for Open Water Swimming
Women's P:2 Propel Wetsuit
Low Price Point! Having a good wetsuit is a key investment for triathlon. You don’t need one to get started however it’s a fantastic asset if you’re training or racing in colder water, or when doing longer distance events. They’re also a great tool for weaker swimmers as the buoyancy helps you maintain a higher body position in the water. Whilst they are a more expensive piece of equipment, they can last for years if you look after them!
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Orca Women's 3.8 Enduro Fullsleeve Wetsuit
Mid price point! Having a good wetsuit is a key investment for triathlon. You don’t need one to get started however it’s a fantastic asset if you’re training or racing in colder water, or when doing longer distance events. They’re also a great tool for weaker swimmers as the buoyancy helps you maintain a higher body position in the water. Whilst they are a more expensive piece of equipment, they can last for years if you look after them!
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Blueseventy Women's Helix Triathlon Wetsuit
High Price Point! Blue Seventy is personally my favourite. Having a good wetsuit is a key investment for triathlon. You don’t need one to get started however it’s a fantastic asset if you’re training or racing in colder water, or when doing longer distance events. They’re also a great tool for weaker swimmers as the buoyancy helps you maintain a higher body position in the water. Whilst they are a more expensive piece of equipment, they can last for years if you look after them!
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Nextrino NeverChafe Anti Chafe Stick - Prevents Friction and Chafing on Thighs & Body - Glides on Smooth, Waterproof for Running & Swimming
To protect against chafing, apply NeverChafe anywhere your skin rubs together: thighs, underarms, feet, and more. It feels amazing and is great for both men and women.
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New Wave Swim Buoy - Swimming Safety Float For Open Water Swimmers, Triathletes And Snorkelers, Highly Visible Buoy Float For Safe Ironman
The New Wave Swim Buoy is the ultralight swim buoy that provides a safe way to float and rest during your swims. It's bright colour options make it highly visible to other water users and it gives you that peace of mind knowing that if you need to have a rest during your swim, you have a floatation device to keep you safe.
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R1 Goggle - ROKA Sports, Inc.
Having the right pair of goggles can make or break your swim session or race day experience. Having goggles that don’t fit your face are likely to result in them falling down, leaking, or being strapped to your face so tight you feel bruised afterwards! When completing a triathlon it’s also important to consider using goggles with some form of tinted lens, to ensure you can see where you are swimming regardless of the sun's position.
