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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.

Group of triathletes in black wetsuits and red swim caps gather for a race morning gear check
Race-Morning Gear Checklist: Pre-Flight Walk-Through to Catch Missing Essentials
Use this preflight checklist to confirm every triathlon gear bag item, including nutrition, spares, tools, and weather-ready add-ons, before you go.
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How to Choose Triathlon Swim Fins + Drills to Prevent Knee and Ankle Strain
Choose the best triathlon swim fins by blade length, stiffness, and fit, plus key drills to boost kick speed and prevent knee and ankle strain.
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Bearded swimmer in a dark wetsuit swims in open water beside an orange tow buoy
Swim Buoy vs Tow Float: Choosing Size, Features, and Placement
Choose the right triathlon swim buoy for training with tips on sizing, key safety features, and where to place it for comfort and visibility.
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Mistakes Triathletes Make When Buying Tri Shorts Online
Avoid costly shopping pitfalls with this guide to tri shorts, covering fit, padding, sizing, and materials so you race in comfort and speed.
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Race-Day Trisuit Comfort Checklist: Prevent Chafing and Saddle Sores
Use this tri suit comfort checklist to prevent chafing, hot spots, and saddle sores with smart seam placement, pad choice, and race tweaks.
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Summer Race Confidence with the Right Triathlon Swimwear
Find triathlon swimwear built for speed, comfort, and confidence so you can swim strong in open water and feel ready for race day.
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Triathlete in a white and black Zone3 lava trisuit standing at the waterline while adjusting a cap.
Sustainable Triathlon Gear Choices for Warmer-Weather Races
Gear up Green for Hot-Weather Triathlon Season   Warm-weather race season comes fast. One week it is cold and gray, and suddenly the water feels friendly, the air is sticky,...
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Close up of a triathlete adjusting a rear zipper on a gray and black wetsuit with water droplets.
Common Triathlon Wetsuit Mistakes That Slow You Down
Stop Letting Your Wetsuit Steal Your Speed A triathlon wetsuit should feel like free speed, not like a heavy coat holding you back. When water starts to warm in early...
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Back view of a swimmer in a black and white triathlon suit adjusting an orange swim cap outdoors.
What Your Triathlon Wetsuit Fit Reveals About Your Swim Form
Dial in Your Spring Swim Speed with a Smarter Fit Your triathlon wetsuit is not just about staying warm in cold spring water. The way it fits can quietly tell...
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Swimmer in a pool wearing a white cap and dark wetsuit gliding along a lane.
Questioning Your Triathlon Wetsuit Fit for Faster Swims
Stop Fighting Your Wetsuit and Start Swimming Faster If your early season swims feel slow and tight, it might not be your fitness. It might be your triathlon wetsuit. When...
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Female swimmer in a black wetsuit and orange swim cap grips a metal ladder at the water’s edge before entering.
Maximising Speed with the Right Triathlon Wetsuit Fit
Unlock More Speed with a Smarter Wetsuit Fit The right triathlon wetsuit does more than keep you warm. Fit has a direct impact on how fast you move through the...
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Woman in a dark tri suit with mint green accents adjusts her sleeve by a rocky shoreline.
Common Tri Suit Fit Mistakes That Slow You Down
Eliminate Wasted Watts Before You Even Hit the Water The way your tri suit fits can give you free speed or quietly steal it from you. Before you even touch...
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