Local Triathlon Wetsuit Rental

OneTri.com has brand new 2009 triathlon wetsuits for rent.

ONLINE:
For people in remote areas of the country check out the website because OneTri.com ships triathlon wetsuit rentals.

LOCALS:
If you'd like to rent a wetsuit for any of the following races consider OneTri.com because of it selection, new wetsuits, and locality.

Newport Beach Triathlon
Long Beach Triathlon
Orange County Triathlon
CSULB Triathlon
Los Angeles Triathlon Series And Tri Express #3
Redondo Beach Triahtlon
Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Triathlon

Currently Available for men and women:

Zoot Sports Men's Synergy WetZoot 2009 - Click on the image or link for a description of the rental program. The Zoot Synergy wetsuit is a premium wetsuit that is being rented at an entry level price. You get more bang for your buck when you rent the Zoot Synergy triathlon wetsuit.






Zoot Sports Women's Synergy WetZoot 2009 - Click on the image or link for a description of the rental program. Since the Zoot Synergy wetsuit is a middle to high end triathlon wetsuit it provides more flexibility and buoyancy than some other beginner level wetsuits. So if you are a beginner you can get the added benefit without spending more.





Available soon will be a 2009 Blue Seventy option as well. It should be available in the next two weeks and I'll post an update once they are available.

OneTri.com is located in Santa Ana, CA. So anybody in the surrounding cities or Orange County can go by to try on a wetsuit for sizing.

I'm going to list a bunch of local cities nearby so it makes it easier for those looking for a rental wetsuit to find this resource. Please bear with me. Here goes:
Tustin, Irvine, Newport Beach, Fountain Valley, Anaheim, Costa Mesa, Lake Forest, Mission Viejo, Laguna Hills, Rancho Santa Margarita, Orange, Anaheim Hills, Fullerton, Placentia, Garden Grove, Buena Park, Westminster, Huntington Beach, Long Beach, La Habra, Pomona, etc... there are tons more cities that I can reach out to but I think this is a sufficient list. We strive to offer the largest selection and best service in the nation so being a local resource is a great benefit to any triathlete nearby.



Disclaimer: As always, if you didn't already know, I work for OneTri.com.

Zoot Sports Men's CompressRx Sock 2009

I recently got a size 3 Zoot Sports Men's CompressRx Sock 2009. The sizing for these socks aren't based on foot size. Instead it's based on calf size because the focus of this sock is on calf compression so it makes sense. For those of you that are curious I wear a size 9.5-10 shoe and the size 3 fits fine. Since it's pretty flexible around the foot I can see it fitting a wide variety of foot sizes.

Performance: While I have worn these on short runs and rides these times were not when I noticed the biggest difference in performance. I noticed the biggest difference in performance on a day I was at a trade show walking/standing on my feet from 7am-7pm. Normally my legs would be either sore or fatigued by the end of the day. However, the day I wore these my legs still felt strong by the end of the day. I also tried on the Zoot CompressRx active compression tights for a different day and seemed to have the same results I'll save the details for another review.

You can buy the socks here: Zoot Sports Men's CompressRx Sock at OneTri.com

Note to self: Don't forget to write reviews on the following products, Profile Saddle, 2XU Velocity Wetsuit, Orca RS1 Wetsuit, Zipp wheels, Profile Design Aerodrink V2, Scott Plasma, Aquasphere Kaiman goggles, Zoot CompressRx active compression tights, 2XU Recovery socks black.

H2O Audio Ipod Shuffle Waterproof Housing 2nd Gen

Review:
I've used the H2O water proof housing and headsets for my shuffle swimming in a pool and in the ocean. The first time I used it at the pool I decided that I couldn't train again without it. If you are like me swimming can get boring when you're swimming long distances and for long periods of time.

Sound Quality:
Some people have concerns about hearing the music under water with all the splashing; however, with the silicon ear buds ( included with the H2O headsets I purchased) the sound was very clear. You will have to spend some time to get the ear buds to fit just right but it will be worth it. Don't get me wrong, you will still hear the splashing of your swim, but turn up the music and you should have no problems hearing your favorite tunes stroke after stroke.

Lastly, the H2O Audio iPod Shuffle housing INCLUDES an arm band so you don not have to purchase one separately. I was very happy about that. Great value!

Price Paid:
H20 Audio iPod Shuffle Waterproof Housing 2nd Gen: $39.95
H20 Audio Waterproof Headsests: $49.99

A couple popular accessories:
1. H2O Audio Swimbelt for iPod Shuffle (2nd Gen) $39.95 - If you'd rather attach the iPod Shuffle to your waist this is a good choice. The benefit in this belt would be a more balanced stroke since you won't have the shuffle on one of your arms.
2. H2O Audio Pro Armband for iPod Shuffle (2nd Gen) - Why this armband over the included one? The Pro Armband is heavier duty, completely surrounds the iPod Shuffle housing, and I believe that it holds it more steady against your arm.

(Purchased at OneTri.com for which I work.)

Zoot Ultra Triathlon Shoes

Recently I've wanted to get a pair of these triathlon specific shoes from Zoot. Even though my store carries them I haven't gotten my self a pair.





We have a good selection in stock.


You can get the Ultra Race tri shoes at One Tri here: Zoot Ultra Triathlon Race Shoe.

Update: I did get a pair of the Zoot Sports Men's ULTRA Tempo+ Shoe 2008 ($129.95) - I haven't put any serious milage on them yet, but I'll put in a review when I get the chance. My initial thoughts are that they are light and comfortable for a moderate stability shoe. It's also hard to ignore all the tri specific thought put into the shoe. On first inspection the shoe looks impressive.

Awareness Test for Athletes

The link on this post is an actual test of awareness, it isn't a joke. So don't worry about monsters jumping out at you on the screen. I post this because I was so surprised that I failed it. It seems so simple but 3 other people in my office go it wrong as well. I even had 2 people do it at a time and they both FAILED. So far we are 4 for 4 at failing.

I hope you do better.

http://www.dothetest.co.uk/

Btw, I think this is a great test for triathletes even though it may not seem like it.

HydroTail vs XLab Carbon Wing

So my friend is stoked (excited) about getting this new rear hydration bottle holder the Beaker Concepts HdyroTail (He won the winning bid at a charity auction). He says it's the lightest therefore the best on the market. Can anybody who's used it corroborate this from first hand experience. Is it that much better than the XLab Carbon Wing coming out? My thought that even though the HydroTail might be lighter the XLab Carbon Wing seems to offer a lot more utility options. My belief is that both are very nice and the "best" one is relative to your needs.



Thanks in advance for any comments or feedback on the Hydro Tail "hydration system".

As always here's a link to the products:
HydroTail by Beaker Concepts
Carbon Wing by Xlab

New SwiMP3 V2

A new SwiMP3 V2 has come out by Finis. The SwiMP3 is an mp3 player you can swim with. Unlike other mp3 players this device uses bone conduction so you get better quality under the water. If you want to read more about it or buy it click here -> More about the SwiMP3

Triathlon Transition Mat

Many people at Wildflower this year got to see the new Lickety-Split Triathlon Transition Mat. I got one from Lickety-Split and I think they're great. I plan on using one at my next race. For those of you who had the opportunity to purchase and use one please do share. Is anybody else interested in this mat?

Here are the benefits that I see from it:
* Marks you transition so it's easy to find. Save seconds and headaches.
* Keep your feet clean and dry.
* It won't roll around and bunch up like a towel
* Sucks up water better than a towel

I was told the most popular colors are Neon and Red Hibuscus.

You can get one here: One Tri: Lickety-Split Triathlon Transition Mat