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HydraPak SoftFlask Review

I’ve been using the HydraPak SoftFlask for about a month now and have really enjoyed trying this new approach to water bottles. If you haven’t seen them, or a similar product, the SoftFlasks are made of the pliable, soft material ...

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Spits De-Railer Total Vision Triathlon Sunglasses Review

Background One of my triathlon friends (Dave) works as a premium sunglasses designer who makes sunglasses for active individuals ranging from stand-up paddle boarders to expert hunters. Being a triathlete himself, Dave never enjoyed standard framed sunglasses as when you’re ...

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Jurek Endure Hydration Pack Review

A few weeks ago I received a test sample of the Jurek Endure from Ultimate Direction. The Endure is a lightweight hydration waist pack that holds two 10 oz. bottles and has two places to store a bit of gear ...

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Nathan StrobeLight Review

Today, we’re going to discuss a really simple light that we highly recommend adding to your arsenal, The Nathan StrobeLight To date, our most fun light source has been the KnuckleLights. We’re still using them over two years later. We’ve also ...

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SlackLaces from Yankz! Review

Today, I’ll look a new product from the folks at Yankz!, the Slacklace system. As you might notice, we’ve been reviewing quite a bit of gear from the folks over at Yankz!, including the Bicycle Fuel System and Yankz! SureLaces. Thanks ...

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Yankz! Sure Lace System Review

Ok, I have to admit, one of the reasons I like these Yankz Sure Laces is they instantly peg me as a triathlete. Countless times I’ve been standing at a race start and someone notices them and asks if I’m ...

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Opedix Women’s CORE-Tec Shorts Review

Overall, these shorts deliver. They're pricey, but if you're in the market for running shorts to improve your stability and core, look no further.

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Injinji Toe Socks Reviews

For the past three weeks, I’ve been washing socks every two to three days. Strange, you might think, for a triathlete to have to do so much wash, and I agree, but I’ve been trying my best to put a ...

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Salomon SpeedCross Review

Great trail shoes, some issues reported with laces breaking, definitely not for use on pavement

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Skins TRI400 Men’s Compress Sleeveless Front Zip Tri Suit Review

Outstanding fit and performance. Compression helps as do the thigh panels. Expensive, but you get what you pay for.

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