Review for Nathan Fire and Ice 8oz Flask 2-Pack – 2019

At Nathan, we sweat the details. Designed with purpose: Easy-squeeze, double walled hydration flask with hi-flow Race Cap Integrated, internal reflective fabric offers 360-degree reflectivity for optimum visibility Fits Nathan Speed 2 hydration belt, Trail Mix hydration belts and the QuickShot Plus Insulated handheld BPA-Free First Ever Double Wall Flask

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Review for Blue Seventy Women’s Helix Full Sleeve Wetsuit – 2017

Over the last 20 years we have been at the forefront of triathlon and swimming wetsuits, constantly striving to lead the market in design, technology and performance. Being in the water as much as we are means we obsess over stroke rates, collar heights, upper body restritctions, center of buoyancy and countless other things that create the delicate balance between fit, material and design. This culmination of years of testing and research has produced our finest suit ever. We meticulously sourced materials, experimentd with panel construction and swam in prototype after prototype. The results speak for themselves: our most flexible and comfortable wetsuit yet. Proprietary TST panels provide unparalleled upper body flexibility and thick 5mm Yamamoto Aerodome rubber deliver a higher body postion in the water. Paired with quick exit legs, a reverse zipper and body fit panels; the Helix fits like a second skin and is quicker through T1. 4 generations of the Helix have delivered the ultimate swimming experience. Olympic champions, World champions and the fastest swimmers and triathletes have placed the Helix in a class of it’s own.TORSIONAL STRETCH TECHNOLOGY (TST)The distinct blue panels of the Helix have been a standout feature since the first model was released in 2006. For the 5th generation, we further advanced the premium Yamamoto 40 cell 1.5mm proprietary TST panels by eliminating seam lines and freeing up the deltoid muscle to provide unparalleled arm and shoulder mobility.ULTRATHIN ARMSNo other wetsuit offers ultrathin 1mm premium Yamamoto 40 cell arms that provide the flexibility and comfort of a second skin with the speed and propulsion of a full suit.BODY FIT PANELSThe Helix has been improved with body mapped gender specific 3mm Fit Panels contoured to not only make this edition our easiest Helix to fit, but to compliment the torso and back leg buoyancy panels to improve body rotation.VO2 CHEST PANELRedesigned the split chest construction naturally and anatomically accentuates the lungs, producing the optimal amount of buoyancy while maximizing stretch during respiration. The thin center panel has been extended to the neckline to improve fit and comfort.QUICK EXIT LEGSNew for this year is the addition of 2mm thin lower leg panels beginning at the knee and flaring out at the ankle. This design has made the Helix easier to get on and the fastest to remove when seconds matter.HONEYCOMB AQUA FEELA premium feature of the Helix since 2010 is our ultra light, hydrophobic catch panel made with the same permeable textile fabric used in our swim skins and competition pool swim suits. These minimalistic forearm panels increase awareness of arm position in the water encouraging better technique, more power and reduced risk of injury.AQUASEALThe 4 way stretch fabric in our 40 cell 1mm silicone cuffs seal the wrists from unwelcomed water entry, without catching when removing the suit.KNEE FLEX2mm textured panels assist with knee flexion by reducing bunching and improved running to transition.REVERSE ZIPPERThe Helix reverse zipper not only removes the bulkier zipper head from behind the neck, but also reduces the need for a traditionally higher collar, improving your comfort and making it easier to sight. BUOYANCYThe Helix is built on a 5-5-4 pattern, centralizing core buoyancy to raise the position of the hips in relation to the rest of the body. The chest and torso panels utilize super buoyant 5mm Yamamoto Aerodome that keep the hips high and promote an efficient downhill swimming position.FLEXIBILITYOur striking bright orange inner jersey is laminated to ultra supple 40 cell neoprene to produce an incredibly flexible suit. New for this suit is the addition of our new blue jersey focused at the TST, Body Fit and VO2 Chest panels.

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Review for Louis Garneau Men’s Pro 9.25 Carbon Tri Short – 2018

If you’re looking for a competitive edge, the Pro 9.25 Carbon triathlon shorts have everything you need to help you leave the rest of the pack in your dust. Designed to support the body in motion, the shorts benefit from an ergonomic fit and an elastic waistband with drawstring, bringing you the benefits of improved performance without compromising on comfort.FABRICS: Light Power: Compressive, moisture wicking, opaque Carbon-X Mesh: Made with carbon fibers, its compressive properties help blood circulation to increase resistance to fatigue Pro + LYCRA fiber: Support and shape recoveryDETAILS: Adjustable elasticized waist drawstring Aero single-layer, laser-cut bottom 2 mesh pockets with flap for water evacuation, one at thigh and one at back Tri-specific seams placement for optimal comfort on swim, bike and run Mini-stitching: Minimalist stitching provides optimal comfort and reduces the risks of chafing Reflective accents Inseam: 9.25”/23.5 cmINFO +: Tri Air Chamois – 4-way stretch to fit the different ranges of motion required in triathlon; quick drying and breathable; provides great support during your bike ride while maintaining comfort during your run and swim UPF/SPF 50

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Review for Orca Women’s Alpha Wetsuit – 2019

The combination of innovative technologies, such as Yamamoto 0.88 neoprene on the arms and Yamamoto 44 on the shoulders, make the new Alpha the most elastic wetsuit on the market. It addition, its new FT1 technology on the knee panel offers unprecedented freedom of movement: with the new Alpha, you’ll fly through your longest transitions. As a novel feature, this wetsuit includes a new reverse zip system that is shorter, does not limit your arm stroke and offers unprecedented flexibility. The perfect weapon for Natural Swimmers, those who come from a swimming background and who innately have a correct swimming technique, free of any serious flaws. Concentrate on what really matters: swimming without limits.0.88 Free 0.88 Free technology has been developed together with Yamamoto, exclusively for Orca, with the aim of producing the most elastic material available today. The thinnest wetsuit on the market, only 0.5 mm thick, it combines the best lining with a layer of titanium to provide better thermal insulation.Yamamoto 44 This material, exclusively from Orca, is Yamamoto’s most elastic version of wetsuits, with a thickness of 1.5 mm. The use of this flexible element makes it possible to use a shorter zip than is found on the rest of the wetsuits in the market.Speed The wetsuit’s SCS treatment reduces friction while you swim and the HydroLite panels on the legs, along with FT1 technology, let you run with greater freedom. Transitions have never been so fast.Shorter Zipper System The new reverse zip prevents the zip from opening during the race. In addition, since the zip is shorter and smaller, it is less restrictive. Yamamoto neoprene Nano SCS coating 0.88 Free – The construction of five layers of neoprene, combined with a warm reflective titanium skin, is the secret to achieving the great thermal insulation of this lightweight material. The thinnest wetsuit on the market at only .5mm thick, it combines the best lining with a layer of titanium to provide better thermal insulation. This revolutionary material is used on the arms and back to provide a wider range for your arm stroke. A high-tech step forward. HydroLite – The HydroLite panels help the wetsuit come off easier, for faster transitions. This technology, combined with the SCS coating, helps the water slide off your wetsuit, without impregnating it, considerably improving your hydrodynamics. Infinity Skin – The inner Infinity Skin lining provides the feeling of absolute freedom. Designed based on a high-elasticity nylon that incorporates bamboo fibers, this technology is applied to the lining of Orca’s wetsuits to offer you greater flexibility with each stroke. This cloth maintains body heat longer, reduces body odor and the appearance of bacteria in your wetsuit. It is also made from natural eco-friendly materials to prevent the appearance of skin irritation and care for the environment. FT1 – This new technology, exclusively from Orca, consists of ribbed neoprene. It’s used for the lower joints to achieve maximum elasticity during the race. Your transitions have never been so fast.

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