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• GPS watches for tracking distance and time of open water swims

  18.3K views 101 comments 0 points Most recent by j9swim May 11General Discussion
• Do you wear a wristwatch in marathon swims?

  7.1K views 111 comments 0 points Most recent by smith December 2022General Discussion
• Best Waterproof Sunscreen / Sunblock for Swimming?

  70K views 132 comments 0 points Most recent by swimrn62 September 2022General Discussion
• Best Goggles for Open Water Swimming and Triathlon

  87.6K views 134 comments 0 points Most recent by heart July 2022General Discussion
• Heart Rate monitors and swimming

  2.9K views 25 comments 0 points Most recent by iainhw November 2021General Discussion
• Waterproof MP3 players for swimming

  27.8K views 69 comments 0 points Most recent by akswim July 2021General Discussion
• Recommended Products

  12.9K views 139 comments 0 points Most recent by ColmBreathnach May 2020General Discussion
• Best Cap for Marathon Swim?

  2.5K views 25 comments 0 points Most recent by SoOHIOSwimarathoner July 2019General Discussion
• Best anti-chafing solution?

  41.3K views 101 comments 0 points Most recent by angel55 June 2018Beginner Questions
• Dragging incidentals along when I swim in the ocean

  11K views 64 comments 0 points Most recent by malinaka December 2017General Discussion
• Unusual gear

  1.1K views 16 comments 0 points Most recent by timsroot August 2016General Discussion
• What's next? Self propelling suits?

  2.6K views 37 comments 0 points Most recent by IronMike March 2016General Discussion
• The FrankenGoggles are here -

  2.1K views 28 comments 0 points Most recent by ssthomas February 2016General Discussion
• Shark Shield effectiveness

  4.4K views 10 comments 0 points Most recent by mysterybob June 2015General Discussion
• mask, fins, and snorkel?

  2.6K views 12 comments 0 points Most recent by dpm50 December 2014General Discussion
• Suunto Ambit2 S

  400 views 1 comment 0 points Started by jkormanik September 2014 General Discussion
• Lycra vs. Polyster / Chlorine-Resistant Swimsuits

  7.5K views 23 comments 0 points Most recent by [Deleted User] August 2014General Discussion
• Bubble Caps

  3.6K views 46 comments 0 points Most recent by Sharko July 2014General Discussion
• Nose Clips?

  14.4K views 16 comments 0 points Most recent by jendut June 2014General Discussion
• Tracking your Laps

  4.9K views 37 comments 0 points Most recent by athlete June 2014General Discussion
• The Perfect Escort

  1.5K views 19 comments 0 points Most recent by Spacemanspiff April 2014General Discussion
• Drag Chutes

  863 views 8 comments 0 points Most recent by David January 2014General Discussion
• A solution for motion sickness?

  2K views 6 comments 0 points Most recent by [Deleted User] November 2013General Discussion
• Marathon Swimming Rules Survey

  2K views 49 comments 0 points Most recent by JonML March 2013General Discussion
• Wool Swimsuit

  1K views 6 comments 0 points Most recent by [Deleted User] March 2013General Discussion
• Does lanolin retain body heat? Myth or Fact?

  8K views 15 comments 0 points Most recent by WaterGirl February 2013General Discussion
• Does Tiger Balm produce heat in the muscles?

  5.1K views 13 comments 0 points Most recent by evmo January 2013General Discussion
• Vasa training

  588 views 3 comments 0 points Most recent by emkhowley December 2012General Discussion
• Should rash guards / swim shirts / full body suits (not wetsuits) be permitted?

  7.5K views 49 comments 0 points Most recent by Haydn August 2012General Discussion
• Feeding Pole Anyone?

  2.7K views 21 comments 0 points Most recent by JenA August 2012General Discussion