The Shiny Suit Era: Why Swimming’s Fastest Tech Suits Were Banned
Discover the shiny suit era in swimming, why polyurethane tech suits were banned and how World Aquatics rules shaped today’s legal racing swimwear.
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The Shiny Suit Era: Why Swimming’s Fastest Tech Suits Were Banned
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Tech Suit Care Guide: How to Wash, Dry and Store Your Race Suit
Your tech suit is a significant investment, and proper care can make the difference between a suit that lasts one race and one that stays race-ready for a full season....
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How Do Tech Suits Help Swimmers Race Faster?
Tech suits, also known as racing suits, competition suits or skins, are designed to give swimmers a performance edge on race day. Made with specialist materials, compression technology and hydrodynamic...
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Summer Qualifying Window Closed - What Next?
Jamie Ingram shares his practical swim training advice for the post-qualifying window — from decompressing after a gruelling race season, to setting goals that will have you peaking come July...
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Kit Check - Arena - Air Sonic Goggles
Arena Air Sonic goggles review – discover comfort, fit, and performance benefits of the Air Sonic swimming goggles for competitive training and racing.
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County Championships Are Coming – Are You Ready?
County Championships are coming soon - our checklist has eveything you need to prepare! Much of the hard work has already been done in the pool over weeks, months, and...
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We Are Hiring!
Come and join our team in our north London store and at local events.
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Extended Holiday Returns
Extended Returns Policy for the Holiday Season! 🎉 We're making holiday shopping easier and risk-free! Our extended returns policy gives you peace of mind when finding the perfect gift -...
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Nationals, World Champs, and why Brett Hawke is wrong about The Enhanced Games
Opinion piece on The Enhanced Games and the threat to sport and health by Jacob Lea.
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Swimmer Out of Water - My First Triathlon Experience
Swimmers hate running—but I signed up for a triathlon anyway.What followed was a crash course in cycling, running, and pushing limits.Tough? Yes. Worth it? Absolutely.
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New 50m Olympic Events!
The International Olympic Comittee has announced the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics will include 50m events for all 4 strokes for the firsr time ever! That means six additional 50-meter sprint...
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Your First Tech Suit
Getting your first tech suit is a huge moment for any swimmer. It marks a transition - from simply swimming, to racing. From practice to performance. It’s exciting and often...
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Store Opening Day - 6th April
We are absolutely delighted to announce that we are opening our doors to our brand new store this Sunday! Join us from 10am - 2pm. We will be celebrating with...
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