Adventure Kit Hire Blogs

Clare & Friends hired a MRS Pack Raft Ponto and Aqua Marina Memba Kayak Here is what they thought: Sean: The pack raft packs down nice and small making it great for carrying and storing Cons: the inflation bag (the...

Here are Tri Wetsuit Hire, when talking goggles with customers we frequently get asked the below 3 questions all the time! So we invited Rosie from Aqua Sphere in for a cup of tea and a chat about goggles and...

Not wanting to wear a thermal suit because you think it’s going to make you too buoyant to do breast stroke? Or maybe it’s just that you prefer to have your cold immersion therapy?   I’m one of those outdoor swimmers...

It’s no joke! There’s nothing more important than getting the right buoyancy aid.   Whether it be you’re going on a SUP, kayak or other water adventure, safety is always first!  And if you are taking your dog, don’t forget that...

Introducing the Orca Vitalis Breast Stroke wetsuit.  We've fitted quite a few of these for our female customers recently and they've gone down a storm.   What a fab design and works perfectly for breast stroke and even front crawl!  The...

Generally, I’m a “skins” swimmer even in the winter but having been hampered with injuries over the last 12 months resulting in a partial knee replacement, this year I’m considering donning a wetsuit to get my fitness levels up again and swim...

Got a day out planned for the last few days of sun? Water lover looking for your next adventure? We have the perfect piece of kit to show you.  It’s called packrafting and it’s going to open up so many...

A wetsuit is a neoprene insulation suit made for warmth and protection in the water. Wetsuits work by trapping a thin layer of water between your body and the suit. This layer of water is warmed by your body which...

Here at Tri Wetsuit Hire we kept telling Angus over at Yonda he needed to create wetsuit for the 'apple' shaped female body. We love the Yonda Spook wetsuit and so it had to be in the Spook model which...

Orca has created a pattern from scratch, specifically for women. A design that caters to the female form, respecting its morphological characteristics, with the result of improved performance and comfort. Orca has launched the MW and the LW sizes, further...

Huntingdonshire has many delightful walks and parks and unbeknown to many, some beautiful swim spots too. Having a river flowing through the town obviously provides many different places to enter and exit the water but as a disabled swimmer I...

Here at Tri Wetsuit Hire, we have reviewed 5 Plus Size Baltic 50N Buoyancy Aids: 1. Baltic Radial (size 70kg+) This is a well fitted, comfy and discreet buoyancy aid.  The Radial is a really flexible buoyancy aid with lots of...

Are you keen to keep training in open water this winter season and wondering what makes a thermal wetsuit and the difference it could make to your swimming?  What is a Thermal Wetsuit?  A thermal wetsuit is designed to keep...

Cold water dipping or swimming brings many benefits both physically and mentally. Whether it is at your local wild spot or enjoying your local lido, there is something special about immersing yourself in the thrilling chill of cold water. Except...

" I am taking my 10 year old child out on a SUP, do I need a kids specific board? " This is a question we get asked a lot here at Tri Wetsuit Hire so we thought we'd jot...

One of the causes of injuries or fatalities when SUPing is actually down to not being able to reach your ankle strap when you may have fallen off your board, into a current and you don't have the strength or...

The Openwater Core Swimskin is the ideal suit for safely swimming in warm waters without sacrificing the benefits of a wetsuit. This wetsuit features high visibility, flexibility in the shoulders and buoyancy in the torso.   What is Orca Squad...

Why chose a Fatstick (why fatstick vs other brands / why are we working with them) There are a lot of SUP brands out there so we just want to take a moment to talk about why we decided to...

I am often asked questions about why I always swim and insist the people that I am coaching in open water swim with a tow float. Some say you don’t need them and it is just being over cautious but I...

What is a SUP fin used for? SUP fins provide stability and traction on the water.  Without fins, a SUP would slip and spin during paddling, making it virtually impossible to paddle in a straight line! What are the 2 types...

SARAThe sunshine is coming back, the days are getting longer, and the lakes have both morning and evening swim sessions which mean that sometimes you’re just swimming into the sunshine. In recent weeks I’ve tried two different goggles: the Aquasphere...