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Zone3 Vapour goggles review: a reliable racing goggle primed for triathlon
Striking, reliable, and brilliant for open-water, here are our thoughts on the Zone3 Vapour goggle.
Orca Killa Comfort goggles do a “superb job in all conditions”
The new Orca Killa Comfort goggles feature wide lenses and adjustable straps – are they the perfect choice for triathletes?
Zone3 Vanquish X wetsuit review: superbly flexible and buoyant but tricky to change in and out of
Does this suit, returning for another season, continue to have the X-factor? Editor Helen Webster finds out…
Form Smart Swim 2 goggles review: see live data on your training and technique as you swim
The Form Smart Swim 2 act as superb goggles and a data-rich live workout screen. Helen Webster puts this revolitionary swim tech to the test.
Aquasphere Defy.Ultra swim mask review: perfect for drinking in a beautiful panorama
When you’re swimming somewhere stunning, Aquasphere’s Defy.Ultra swim mask will help you take everything in for a pretty penny.
Zoggs Predator Polarized Ultra review: why these are my go-to swimming goggles
There’s no doubt, the Predator range is a classic for triathletes. But where do the Zoggs Predator Polarized Ultra goggles fit into the range?
Orca Aesir Flex review: A high-performance and flexible wetsuit primed for swimrun racing
Orca says the Aesir Flex is the brand’s most flexible performance swimrun wetsuit yet. But does it deliver when it matters? Kate Milsom finds out
Blueseventy Reaction review: a “lithe and buoyant” triathlon wetsuit
Is the Blueseventy Reaction the mid-range triathlon wetsuit for you? Matt Baird takes to the water to find out…
Huub Lurz goggles review: brilliant goggles for sunny swims
Named after one of the best-ever open water swimmers, can the Huub Lurz goggles live up to his reputation?
Best cold water swimming hats and thermal caps in 2026
Want to keep open-water swimming during the winter, but struggling with putting your head under? Here are some of the best cold water swimming hats on the market…
Speedo Biofuse 2.0 goggles review: solid but short on sparkle
With a choice of colours and lenses as well as a competitive price point, how do the Speedo Biofuse goggles 2.0 stack up for triathlon?
Best cold water swimming gloves for tackling open water in 2026
Want to keep open-water swimming during the winter? Then you might want to cover your hands, which are very sensitive to the cold. So, here are some of the best gloves around according to an open-water swim coach!
Best buoyancy shorts for triathletes to swim faster in 2026
Make your swim training sessions less of a drag with the help of a pair of buoyancy shorts. Here’s a list of some of the best available.
Swans Turbo Valkyrie goggles review: “Sleek, stylish and screaming performance”
The Swans Turbo Valkyrie swim goggles are not only good-looking, but also provide great all-round vision. Have we finally found a pair of fully leak- and fog-free goggles?
Best neoprene socks for cold water dips and wild swims
Want to keep open-water swimming during the winter, but feet suffering from the cold? Here are some of the best cold-water swimming socks available right now…
Save hundreds in the Zone3 wetsuit, tri-suit-and goggle Black Friday deals
Here are our favourite tried and tested Zone3 gear that’s now heavily discounted in the Black Friday sales – hurry while stocks last.
Gill Pursuit review: Your all-rounder wetsuit for chill waters
Is this entry-level wetsuit a good buy for triathletes? Editor and open-water swimming coach Helen Webster finds out…
Zoggs Hypex Pro FS wetsuit review
Does the new Zoggs Hypex Pro FS deserve a place among the best triathlon wetsuits around? Let’s find out…
I hated swimming with waterproof headphones – until I discovered music was the training hack I really needed
Increasing number of swimmers are using waterproof headphones as they swim. I didn’t like them until I realised they were the extra training tool I needed to get faster and swim for longer, says open water swim coach Helen Webster. Recent years have seen the quality and number of waterproof headphones for swimming explode as […]
Huub Alchemy wetsuit review: flexibility at the expense of durability
Huub only produced a limited run of its Alchemy wetsuit, but you can still find them for sale. But are they worth the money? Let’s find out
Best swimskins reviewed for fast and aero triathlon racing in 2025
Planning to race in sunnier climes? If it’s too warm for a wetsuit, a swimskin can still shave plenty of seconds off your swim split. Jack Sexty and Helen Webster test 15 of the best swimskins
Huub Brownlee Agilis wetsuit review: is it still gold-standard for long-distance swims?
This top-end suit with design input from the Brownlees is still going strong, but does it perform as well as ever? Editor Helen Webster finds out…
Best swimrun wetsuits reviewed for racing and training in 2025
With swimrun growing in popularity, swimrun wetsuits are becoming increasingly feature-packed. But which is best for you? Our experts test six specialist releases
