Review for DeSoto Men’s Skincooler Full Zip Tri Top – 2017

This is our most technologically advanced top. It is the best that money can buy. It has an entirely new design with lighter fabric and deeper arm holesFEATURES: Made of Skin Cooler Octovent in front, and Skin Cooler SDS on side and back panels. Skin Cooler blocks 90% of UVB rays while lowering body temperature. Read below for details. Aerodynamic race cut. Full-front YKK zipper with Skin Cooler SDS collar neckline. 3 back pockets so you can wear it for racing and for training. Works well for swimming when worn under a wetsuit. Deep cut arm holes to prevent skin rub against fabric. Strong yet soft constrast flatstitch. Not recommended for repeated use in a chlorinated pool and this is not a swim top to be worn without a wetsuit.What is Skin Cooler 90 and Skin Cooler Octovent?In addition to the smooth, silky Skin Cooler 90 fabric we introduced in 2014, we now offer Skin Cooler Octovent , which is created by knitting small octagonal patterns that offer more cooling in the front of a garment. You will find our new tops that combine these fabrics to be cooler and offer more sun protection, while actually being 40% lighter in weight.When the human body gets hot, it sweats to cool itself. In the past, other brands have tried to help that process by developing fabrics that wick moisture away from the skin and expedite evaporation. For over 10 years now, De Soto has taken this concept a step further by using that moisture to create a cooling effect. YES! WE WANT YOU WET. Skin Cooler works by a series of channels knitted into light fabric. As these channels get wet, they absorb moisture and swell, which dissipates the heat making the fabric against your skin actually cooler. How much cooler depends on factors including airflow, humidity, ambient temperature, and moisture temperature. When you sweat, the garment’s temperature drops and creates an actual cooling sensation. Skin Cooler 90 offers this cooling effect while offering even more sun protection.Even though Skin Cooler SDS blocks 90% of UVB rays, we always recommend you wear sunscreen underneath these products. It is crucial to keep in mind that a sunscreen’s SPF/UPF rating refers only to its ability to protect skin from UVB radiation. Because we know that UVA damage can be just as insidious, it is essential for the health of your skin that you use a sunscreen that contains the UVA-protecting ingredients of titanium dioxide, zinc oxide, and/or avobenzone.

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Review for DeSoto Men’s Forza 4-Pocket Tri Short – 2019

With a total of four pockets and the Mobius Comfort Compression leg-bands, this is well considered to be the best short for long and ultra distance racing. FEATURES: 1″ (2.54cm) lower in the rise than previous models making it more of a regular rise than a high rise. This piece sits just below the hip bones. 4mm Clasico Integrated Pad is softer with more stretch. The pad is sewn onto the surrounding panels instead of inside the garment, so there are no seams on any part of where you sit. We have eliminated the Ceramico beads. Now on the outside you will find Liftfoil fabric that covers the pad. It is smooth and allows for easier fore and aft movement on the saddle. Seamless inner thigh eliminates friction and increases durability. Made of Forza Compressor fabric 3-inch 2-piece Mobius Comfort Compression leg-bands that offer compression without tight constriction (read details below). No gripper elastic nor binding legbands that cause a tight squeeze of the thighs. Solid black Liftfoil center panels providing even more comfort and durability. We intentionally kept these as black “modesty” panels in the crotch area of all models including the white version to avoid saddle stains while creating a more flattering appearance. Liftfoil is our swimskin fabric. The Liftfoil Speed Trisuit is made entirely out of this swimskin fabric. The addition of these panels on the front and back not only makes this trishort faster, but they eliminate any adverse affects when worn with a wetsuit. Four Pockets, two on each outer thigh, one above the other, made of Forza Compressor fabric to hold things in place. If the pockets are empty there is zero drag as speeds of 5mph (8kph) or less. The fastest triathletes in the world do not swim 5 mph. Curvilinear seamlines, and contrast flatstitch offer support, comfort and both aerodynamic and hydrodynamic advantage making it great for nonwetsuit races. Zero-Stetch flat drawcord and elastic waistband keeps the shorts in place even when wet. Swim, bike, and run in comfort without changing. Wears well under your wetsuit! This environmentally-friendly innovation is completely free of solvents and the dyes used have no VOC. Not recommended for repeated use in a chlorinated poolWHAT IS MOBIUS COMFORT COMPRESSION?A Mobius Strip is a surface with only one side and one boundary. Mobius Comfort is our new form-fitting, yet non-binding compressive fabric. The knit we created when blending fibers make repeated mobius loops so that the same surface, stretch, and rebound is on both sides of the fabric and in equal direction. You will notice comfort and support without constriction, opacity without unnecessary weight, and durability from a very smooth surface on both sides. In addition to the bibshort and trishort made entirely of this fabric, you will find Mobius Comfort leg bands on all our trishorts, bike shorts, and bib shorts.4mm Clasico Integrated Pad Dimensions: Max Thickness: .157″ (4mm) Min Thickness: .05″ (1.25mm) Total Length: 11.25″ (28.5cm) Front Max Width: 4.5″ (11.5cm) Waist Width – most narrow point: 3.5″ (8.5cm) Back Max Width: 6.5″ (16.5cm) Inseam lengths: Small: 8″ (20.32cm) Medium: 8.5″ (21.59cm) Large: 9″ (22.86cm) XLarge: 9.5″ (24.13cm) XXLarge: 10″ (25.4cm)

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Review for Castelli Women’s Core 2 Tri Singlet – 2018

Great top for entry-level racing or training Tempo3 Light fabric Sublimated graphic Close fit without constricting 2 rear pockets

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Review for DeSoto Women’s Long Sleeve Skin Cooler Tri Top – 2019

DeSoto built this top to fit like a second skin while providing protection from harmful UV rays, and a cooling sensation when wet. 2 vertical pockets along the spine hold lightweight essentials (gu, id, cc, key) or sponges/ice from aid stations to provide additional cooling. Skin Cooler fiber is designed to feel and perform like silk (from a silkworm). Through Biomimicry, we took the virtues of this natural fiber and created a synthetic silk. It will keep you cool in hot weather and cooler when it is wet. Put it on and you will instantly feel the cool sensation. Wet it and you will notice a drop in the surface temperature of the skin between 7 and 10 degrees. Skin Cooler 90 stretch fabric blocks 90% UVB rays while creating a cooling sensation that actually keeps you cooler. Cooling technology is embedded in the fabric and will NOT wash out, contrast difference to many other “like” products on the market. Two vertical pockets for nutrition gels, ice, or cold sponges commonly available at aid stations in triathlons and long endurance races. Pockets line up along your spine and are designed to help cool your body. The pockets are not designed to carry excessive weight such as water bottles, gel flasks, or any comparable weight. Offset seams eliminate the potential to chafe. This is not a compression garment, yet it is supposed to fit snug, for aerodynamic purposes. Though it is designed to be worn alone and performs best that way, you can wear it over or under any triathlon top, tri suit, cycling jersey, golf shirt, or tennis shirt, and you will actually be cooler! Reflective logos for increased low-light visibility The top can double as a warm weather base layer. Please note that the cooling feature will not work as well as intended when layered. Designed and created by women. This garment is not designed for repeated use in a chlorinated pool. Made in the USA

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Review for Orca Women’s 226 Support Tri Top

Orca’s 226 Support Top uses Vapour-Cool fabric – nano crystals embedded in the fibre to naturally conduct heat away from the body, keeping you cool. The cross-section yarn construction enhances moisture wicking and dries quickly. This highly breathable UPF50+ fabric also contains silver ions that are antibacterial and deodorizing, and anti-allergy, making it ideal for longer distance racing and use in hot conditions. Wide gauge Tri-Enduro Mesh is used on the back panel for breathability and moisture management while the UPF50+ KillaSkn Kompress material is used on the shoulders for sun protection. The singlet is shaped lower at the back hem for increased coverage when cycling and running. The new internal shelf bra construction uses compression and bias cut mesh fabrics for greater support and comfort.The Top includes key features for endurance distance racing such as two angled rear pockets, reflective elements for visibility in low light conditions, and a front control zip with zip top cover for increased ventilation when required. Shoulder, Center Back Panel, Front Internal Bra, Killaskin Kompress 230GSM 72% Nylon, 28% Spandex Upper Back Tricot Mesh 240G/Y, 80% Polyester, 20% Spandx Tricot Front, Side Panel, Read Pocket – Vapour Cool Nylon – 154GSM, 72% Talent Ni-Cool Nylon, 14% Nylon, 14% Spandex Jacquard Internal Bra Side & Back Panel Mesh, 220GSM, 82% Polyester, 18% Spandex Mesh Cooling Mesh for Body Mixed with supportive fabrics in strategic paneLS Coolant Tech Panels In shoulder and center back panels Comfort – Zip top cover Completely Revamped Bra Internal body – contoured bra for better comfort and fit

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Review for Speedfil A2 Hydration System

Turn a standard water bottle into a Speefil system. The patent pending Speedfil A2 system works with any Specialized thread compatible water bottle in both 21 and 24 ounce sizes. The wind tunnel developed A2 model is designed to be used with triathlon/TT aerobars. The A2 achieves its superior aerodynamics by it’s key location within the riders cockpit. The athlete’s arms shield the device, thus becoming invisible to the wind. The patent pending Zerosplash technology virtually eliminates fluid splashing so wet and sticky handlebars are a thing of the past. The design allows for rapid refilling on the fly, hands free drinking and easy cleaning. PLEASE NOTE: Due to the large variation of aerobar syles, sizes and individual bike cockpit configurations, we do not include the mounting hardware at this time. There are several mounting options currently on the market. Each rider will need to decide which type will work best for their individual set up. Aerodynamic/low profile Zerosplash – No splashing on handlebars Works with any specialized thread compatible botttle (21 and 24 oz. sizes) Hands free drinking Easy to clean Multiple mounting options

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