Adventure Kit Hire Blogs

Having trouble buying a plus size PFD/buoyancy aid?? We have tested and honestly reviewed 3 Baltic buoyancy aids to see which fits the curvier lady...  (our model is a size 18, 5"9 and weighs 100kg) 1. Baltic Canoe The Canoe is...

No.  Tempting though it is to clad yourself in as much rubber as possible before you immerse your body in cold water, a wetsuit which is 5mm all over will not necessarily keep you warmer. Yes, the thicker the neoprene...

Stand up paddle boarding or SUP’ing for short, is a great way of exploring the beautiful blue spaces around us, being active and boosting our wellbeing. Hiring means you can enjoy a host of new adventures without the commitment of...

Why hire a wetsuit?Hiring a wetsuit offers open water swimmers’ choice, is more affordable and offers a sustainable option.     Trying before you buyBuying a wetsuit can be a big investment especially if you are not sure if open water...

I have always loved adventure – especially in remote places where you can plan and pull off a multi-day, self-contained journey. In popular parts of the UK, it can be hard to find places that feel this remote – but...

When it comes to triathlon, there is no hanging around faffing with your wetsuit. Those precious minutes you have earned from through months of swim training could easily be lost if you don't have a slick T1 transition. Here are...

One of the most common questions I am asked as a coach is, “can I wear my surfing wetsuit for open water swimming?” And the answer is “Yes”………“but it depends on what you want to do” That is because wetsuits...

George Taplin, swimmer, coach, endurance athlete may have many records to his name but underneath the long hours of training, the juggling of life with your passion is a person who is happiest in the open water.  What is your swim story? I have two...

sAOver time inflatable SUP’s can get dinged, scratched, stained and dirty. To keep your board strong, clean, looking good and functioning as it should there are a few simple steps to follow. Below I will cover how to properly clean...

If you feel the cold on your neck, shoulders and head then the Huub Thermal Balaclava is one for you. One up from a simple neoprene hat with chin strap the balaclava covers the neck and tucks into the wetsuit and...

"Something to make drying my wetsuit easier," they said. "Don't be daft," I replied.  "I have got a radiator for that" and what clearer sign is there that you are a committed wild swimmer than to have every radiator in your...

The Yonda Spook Wetsuit is a great all round wetsuit for open water swimming and other water sports but the range of sizes it is available in and its suitability for swimming breaststroke make it one of our favourites. Key features...

Finding a wetsuit that fits, is in budget and suits your stroke can be a headache. Hiring is a great solution for many reasons.   Angus Greenwood of Yonda Sports and Sarah Denness of Tri Wetsuit Hire have a lot in common. Both...

I have had this tow float for a few months now and have tried it both in the sea and in the river and its great. It makes a swimmer visible, even from a distance, and one thing I like...

Getting the right wetsuit size can be difficult, it is not as easy as just picking a size 14 off the rail. We need 5 key measurements in order to give you the best fitting wetsuit we can! If you're...

Are you struggling to find a dry bag/tow float waist belt that is big enough? Don’t worry – we have a solution! Imagine, you have your wetsuit hire, your thermal accessories (if necessary), you have checked the weather and you’re...

This is one of our most frequently asked question! Why is it impossible to swim breaststroke in most wetsuits? We don’t like to think of it as impossible but it will definitely make your life more difficult and lessen your enjoyment if...

We have recently reviewed the Aquasphere Aquaskin wetsuit. This review is on the version 3 model which was released in 2021. What are the wetsuit's key features? The wetsuit is made from a 1.5mm glide skin neoprene which allows for...

See the term ‘biosecurity’ and you would be forgiven for thinking that you had stumbled across yet another COVID related article about handwashing or lateral flow tests. But no, these next 2 minutes of reading are all about the importance...

Lube or to give it its full name, lubricant does pretty much what it says on the tin or roll on. It lubricates.  Having long played a role in the history of swimming with channel swimmers regularly lubing up with a...

Seasoned wild swimmer or perhaps this is your first year, what better reason to add some water themed gifts to your or somebody else’s Christmas List. Here at Tri Wetsuit Hire we came up with our favourites (big hint Father...