Hi all,
We’re getting close to start up time… or at least I’m getting antsy to get going… which means digging out your wetsuit (if you are so inclined… or a speedo if you are a tough guy!… yes, I’ll be in the latter camp this year, unlike last year when we were training for IM Cda). And in keeping with thinking ahead I came across 2 things that seem relevant… a good wetsuit tip (thanks to TriRudy!)… and a sale from Xterra! The funny thing is that the sale by Xterra is great… but the prices we get from them as ‘sponsored athletes’ are even better! (see the prices on the right) But I just thought I’d remind you in case you were in need of a new wetsuit! Let me know if you want to order a new wetsuit and I’ll pass on the code.
PS. with regards to our other sponsor, Finis, we’re having trouble with shipping to Canada, but we’re looking into coming up with a better way around it, stay tuned.
The Tip…
For Newbies (and others who just forgot…)
It is the start of the season. Just before your first race you pull out your wetsuit. You have not worn it in months. You put it on and it just plain feels tighter than you remember it feeling.
Did it shrink?
Is the rubber less flexible?
Do you need a new wetsuit?
NO, NO, and NO …well, more like sort of, sort of, and probably not. (Of course, there is no chance that you put on any weight over the winter! 😉 )
The Tip: Soak your wetsuit a few days before the race. Soak it in a tub with 3 inches of water for about 5 minutes a few days before your race.
The Reason: Wetsuits are kind of like sponges. When they are moist they are supple and flexible. Believe it or not, your wetsuits stay moist for days, even weeks between uses, though appear dry… just like a sponge. Over time, as it gets really dry, it gets stiff and not-so-supple, thus feeling like it shrunk…like the way a sponge shrinks up. More wetsuits rip at the start of the season, than any other time of the year.
The Sale…
