Cool down with Zoot’s Ultra IceFil cap. ULTRAcell with IceFil responds to elevated skin temperatures. The moisture activated cooling technology helps reduce skin temperature by up to 11ºF. CoolMax® terry sweatband helps keep the sweat out of your eyes and anti-odor properties make this a great cap anytime you’re outdoors in the sun. UPF 50+ protection. One size fits all. Remember to have this in T2 at your next race!
Here’s something to help make you faster. Lightweight, a German wheel manufacturer that’s been creating top-end wheels for over a decade, recently introduced the Fernweg wheelset. Having already won a 2012 Red-Dot product design award, these carbon tubular wheels were built to be the stiffest, lightest and one of the most aerodynamic set of wheels in the world. The rim is 19.5mm wide, completely sealed to prevent water from entering and the set weighs a total of 1,355g, which is impressive considering the …
Running sounds like something we humans should be able to naturally do, but why are so many of us getting injured from the miles we are logging in? Unfortunately most of our modern lives include sitting for hours at a time, which causes bad form with our posture and stiffness in the lower limbs, which then affects our ability to run well. In the book Chi Running, written by Danny and Katherine Dreyer, techniques are provided to get your body…
It’s like a smoothie of nuts and a superfood for triathlon. What am I talking about? NuttZo butter, that’s what. The all-organic NuttZo butter is a blend of seven nuts and seeds – Valencia peanuts, cashews, almonds, hazelnuts, Brazil nuts, sunflower seeds and flax seeds. There is also a peanut free version,NuttZo PF, for those that are allergic and has pumpkin seeds and chia instead. Satisfying, flavorful and healthy, the creamy spread is rich in protein, minerals, Omega-3 fatty acids, vitamins and anti-oxidants, providing…
Hands free drinking? Hard to imagine possible without someone squirting liquids into your mouth, but it’s true. The Speedfil Hydration System provides hydration and lets you stay in the aero position. The frame mounted, generous 40 oz. BPA-free bottle holds your favorite drink with a tube that extends up through the aero bars to give you the effect of having a front mounted system. Bite the valve to release fluid. Wind tunnel developed to minimize drag and optimize handling, it’s the most…
Drats. You made a tear in your expensive wetsuit because you used your nails instead of the pads of your fingers. No worries, McNett Seal Cement will patch it up quickly. Apply the waterproof adhesive into the gap and the problem is fixed in about 30 minutes. This inexpensive seal also comes in handy for drysuits boots, gloves, waders, inflatable toys and other rubber articles that need fixin’. Get a couple to keep around the house and in the wetsuit bag.
One of the most versatile triathlon shoes on the market. Zoot’s Ultra Tempo 5.0 is a lightweight (9.3oz and 8.4oz for men and women, respectively) stability trainer that simply slides on with QuickLace for fast transition out of T2. Carbon Span+™ in the sole guides your foot to a powerful toe off for effortless forward momentum without forefoot fatigue while also providing balance and support. Less absorption of water from their Tri-Dry™ technology means less weight for faster…
Avanti’s Chrono Evo II is the result of an exhaustive design process and the very latest in technological innovation. It was awarded the Gold pin for the consumer category and the Purple pin, meaning the Chrono Evo II won the overall Product category in New Zealand’s Best Design Awards. Not only does it look good, it is Avanti’s fastest tri-bike ever. From advanced CAD and wind tunnel research and development, it employs a precise layup of CR5 carbon, their highest grade of carbon combined with modular monocoque…
What do you think is the biggest barrier to entry in the sport? A common answer is the swim portion, and we’ve got a recommendation to help get past that hump. Terry Laughlin’s Total Immersion book is a unique approach to swimming in the water. It’s about mindful fluid movement, not athletic ability, that will help people become efficient swimmers. By focusing on balance and streamlining in the water, the energy used for propulsion becomes much more effective. The book includes choreographed…
Here’s something to put your fingers on. Garmin’s Forerunner 610 features a sleek glass surface touchscreen that you can tap, touch or swipe to navigate through settings and data. The watch is GPS-enabled, water-resistant, and allows for customizable screens, training plans, vibration alerts, and virtual race partners. It is also the first available with a run/walk alert, which keeps Auto Lap and other features active even when it detects you’re walking and Firstbeat’s Training Effect…