We've teamed up with Aqua Sphere to offer you the chance to win their new Phantom wetsuit worth over £500. The Phantom has been designed with race-bred technology and inspired by elite athletes like Terenzo Bozzone and Faris Al Sultan. The suit

Finding the right wetsuit for you is vital. There are a number of things to bear in mind when you're making your choice but, in the end, the key to the ideal wetsuit for you is fit. If it doesn't fit well, you won't perform at your best. Simple

When you're starting out in triathlon, one of the most important bits of kit you'll buy is your wetsuit. For those lacking a little confidence in the water, making the right choice is crucial, but even if you're comfortable ploughing through chilly

Your wetsuit increases buoyancy, helps keep you warm and can even make your swim that much easier, so the least you can do is look after it. If you do it can last for several seasons; if you don’t you may be back in the shop, having kicked yourself

If your wetsuit has suffered a puncture, remember that little holes tend to become big holes, so repair it immediately and check regularly for tears.A small nick, which will probably look more like a crack than an actual hole in the material, can

The lovely people at Speedo were kind enough to give me a wetsuit for my moment of swimming glory. It is a thing of beauty - it even has fin bits on the arms and pleasing stretches of gold neoprene.But swimming in it took a bit of getting used to

, helmet and some running shoes – wetsuits can be hired for race-day. If you want get yourself in the mood with a little pre-training shopping, you might enjoy these archived articles on bikes, a wetsuits and shoes and clothing. Nutrition If you know what

!"Out In The ColdAn encounter with floating sea creatures wasn’t the only aspect of Dr Nic’s swim to garner admiration among those more at ease on dry land. Under triathlon rules, swimmers are permitted to wear wetsuits when the water drops below a certain

to enter open-water events in the UK, you'll almost certainly need a wetsuit.  For standard-distance events (1.5K swim, 40K bike, 10K run), they are compulsory in water temperature below 14˚C and optional up to 22˚C. Some events, such as the London

wetsuit quickly. 12. When you're taking off your wetsuit, put your helmet on and use your feet to pull off the last part of your wetsuit. 13. Once you have removed your wetsuit, place it out of the way. At the London Triathlon you have to remove your