Xterra’s Lava Pants swimming buoyancy shorts tested, rated and reviewed Xterra Lava Pants £99 xterrawetsuits.co.uk These buoyant neoprene swimming cut-offs from Xterra were easy to get on and stayed in place well thanks to the drawstring waistband. Some water did…
Zoggs Ultra Blue Fins tested, rated and reviewed Zoggs Ultra Blue Fins £20 zoggs.com Zoggs’ Ultra Blue Fins have a more rigid blade than the company’s regular all-silicone Bluefinz, which requires more power against the water to create propulsion, really…
We put Swimovate’s waterproof PoolMate heart-rate monitor to the test Swimovate PoolMate HR £160 swimovate.com While we’ve successfully used heart-rate monitors in the pool before, functionality is usually limited by a stark warning to avoid pressing any buttons during the swim. No…
We review the Finis Tempo Trainer Pro Finis Tempo Trainer Pro £35.97 www.finisinc.com; www.swimshop.co.uk This tiny gadget can unlock the potential in your swimming. Simply set your desired pace, pop it under your swimming cap or goggle strap and it’ll…
We review the Finis PT triathlon swimming paddles Finis PT Paddles £23.99 www.finisinc.com; www.swimshop.co.uk Unlike regular paddles, which create greater resistance against the water to increase strength, these Perfect Technique (PT) paddles from Finis have a smooth, potato-shaped surface to…
We reveal our verdict on the Huub Big Buoy pullbuoy Huub Big Buoy £19.99 www.huubdesign.com When we’re asked for advice on buying a pullbuoy, we usually shrug and say, “They’re all the same!” Not any more though – wetsuit manufacturers…
We review the Garmin Swim watch with length counter Garmin Swim Garmin Swim £129 www.garmin.co.uk Since we tested our first lap-counting swim watch a couple of years ago, these gadgets have grown in popularity. Like others, the Garmin Swim uses…
We review the Zone3 buoyancy shorts Zone3 Buoyancy Shorts Zone3 Neoprene Buoyancy Shorts £42.50 www.racezone3.co.uk Unique to this British wetsuit company, these smoothskin shorts use five-millimetre neoprene down the front and a three-millimetre thickness on the sides to increase buoyancy…
We review the Complete Fitness Coaching Palm Paddles Complete Fitness Coaching Palm Paddles £20 www.completefitnesscoaching.co.uk Complete Fitness Coaching Palm Paddles It has taken a while to get used to using these new swim paddles and they’re so unlike any swim…
We review the Zoggs 4 Stroke fins, which could improve your swimming technique Zoggs 4 Stroke Fins £17.99 www.zoggs.com A good set of fins can work wonders for your swimming. Not only do they help you develop a strong kick,…