Inside Zone3

Inside Zone3 explores the world around swim, triathlon and open water — from the athletes and environments that inspire us, to the thinking behind the products we create. Considered, practical and shaped by experience, it’s a space for stories that reflect how we approach performance, progression and life in the water.

Beginner Triathlon Kit List
Beginner Triathlon
Beginner Triathlon Kit List: What You Need for Your First Race
Zone3's beginner triathlon kit list covers the swim, bike, run and transition, so you know exactly what to pack and wear for your first race.
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three people are floating and swimming in the open water using pink tow floats
Beginners Guide to Tow Floats & Buoys
Tow Floats are inflatable devices attached to swimmers . They ensure visibility and buoyancy. They are an important safety device for open water swimmers.
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Zone3 open water swimming kit list
Open Water Swimming Kit List
Everything you’ll need to stay warm, safe, and make the most of your open water swim.
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what to wear under a wetsuit
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What to Wear Under a Wetsuit for Open Water Swimming
Knowing what to wear under your swim wetsuit is important, it can directly affect your swim performance, comfort, and even warmth.
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Female triathlete in a Zone3 wetsuit raises her arms at the start area with other athletes and tents in the background
The Essential Kit List for Your First Triathlon: Be Prepared for a Great Day Out!
Embarking on your first triathlon is an exciting and challenging adventure. Whether you're a seasoned runner looking to expand your horizons or a fitness enthusiast seeking a new and invigorating...
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Zone3 triathlon transition bag in Teal
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Triathlon Transition Bags: How to Keep Your Gear Organised for Race Day
A triathlon transition bag keeps your kit organised by giving every item a fixed place: separate compartments for swim, bike, and run gear, a waterproof section for a wet wetsuit,...
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3 swimmers in the sea, doing front crawl, wearing Zone3 wetsuits on race morning
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Race Day, In Her Words: Katrine Græsbøll Christensen's Preparation Routine
Zone3 athlete Katrine Græsbøll Christensen on her race-day routine: kit tested the day before, packed by discipline, and a calm start line.
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a triathlon transition showing all bikes racked on racks and lots of kit each side, all on a red carpet
beginners triathlon
How To Manage Triathlon Transitions T1 & T2 For Faster Race Times
What T1 and T2 are, how to set up your triathlon transition area, the kit that makes both faster & the mistakes to avoid. From wetsuit removal to aero race...
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a man is swimming in the pool wearing buoyancy shorts the photo is taken from under the water with the person swimming above
beginner triathlon
Improve Your Triathlon Swim Technique Using Buoyancy Shorts
Buoyancy shorts lift your hips and legs into a flatter swim position, training your wetsuit feel in the pool. From Zone3, inventors of the category since 2007.
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beginners triathlon
Swimming in Skins vs. Wetsuits vs. Swimskins: What Triathletes Need to Know
Skins, wetsuit or swimskin? What to wear for wetsuit-legal and non-wetsuit triathlon swims, the temperature rules that decide, and how each option affects your swim.
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Swimmer in a black full body wetsuit and cap stands poolside near a large clock.
What to Wear When You Can’t Wear a Wetsuit
No wetsuit allowed? What to wear for a non-wetsuit triathlon swim and for warm-water training, from swimskins to buoyancy shorts.
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Swimming wearing the Zone3 Vanquish X wetsuit
Triathlon wetsuit panels: how each one helps you swim more efficiently
Triathlon wetsuit panels do specific jobs: buoyancy lifts your legs, flexibility frees your stroke. See how each Zone3 panel helps you swim faster for less effort.
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