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SGB Sports
POOL OR OPEN WATER... GOGGLES FOR POOL
AND OPEN WATER
Orca
Predator Mask
Orca aim to cater for entry- and Zoggs
RRP £15.99
Predator CV
intermediate-level triathletes Zoggs continues to
Mask RRP £17.99
looking for a balance of extend and improve
performance, durability and its product range to help
value. Orca’s 226 range has set triathletes perform to the
the benchmark in short-course triathlon technology. The fabrics are the key best of their ability. Their Predator goggles are
and Orca’s new Aeroskn material features in the new RS1 Aero which has worn by 2008 Olympic Champion Jan Frodeno.
incredible aero and hydrodynamics so it's fast through water and air. The New for 2009, is the introduction of a super stylish Predator
RS1 Killa uses Orca’s famous Killaskn which is a high denier, light and Mirror which offers the ultimate in super soft comfort, fit and
Predator Regular
breathable fabric. maximum vision. Its
RRP £15.99
Orca's entry level triathlon wetsuit the Orca Equip has been re-designed to striking reflective look
Jan Frodeno / Predator
feature ultra-flexible and comfortable flatlock stitched 1mm SCS neoprene is combined with
Mirror RRP £18.99
sleeves thus providing more freedom of Curved Lens
movement – perfect for those unfamiliar Technology lenses with 180-degree undistorted vision and an ‘easy adjust’
with swimming in a wetsuit. The Sonar is silicone headstrap. With a distinctive feminine flair the Athena II goggle has
a intermediate level triathlon wetsuit created a name for itself in female triathlon circles, with its unique Quick
which features HydroLift Buoyancy Adjust strap system offering superb comfort and 180-degree vision.
Cells – these cells of foam are For open water events the Predator Mask has all the benefits of the
positioned on the forearm area of the Predator wiro-frame but offers more protection and exceptionally wide
sleeves on the wetsuit and assist with peripheral vision.
the reduction of arm fatigue. The all
new Orca 3.8 also features the HydroLift Aqua Sphere
Buoyancy Cells, these have been pressed Aqua Sphere offers eye
into a tyre tread-like surface, to grab at the protection for dedicated or
water and moulded to increase the water casual swimmers, enabling
catchment area. The Orca 3.8 is ideal for them to feel safe,
endurance distance swimmers with thicker comfortable and at home in
neoprene completely around the torso area the water. The company’s
Orca Alpha / Equilibrium of the wetsuit, providing 30% more buoyancy. numerous innovations
The top-of-the-range Alpha has amazing flexibility, fit and comfort with a include the Seal featuring
four-way Free Stretch lining. Their highly technical FreeStroke 3 System 180-degree vision and
features panels each designed to address a key area of the stroke phase. Kaiman, a panoramic goggle. The Vista is
now Aqua Sphere's fastest-selling swim
Elite - ICON goggle across the world – the hybrid blend of a
Aqua Sphere £322.97srp goggle and a mask is permitted in pool or
As a division of Aqua Lung, Aqua Sphere's Martin open water. Taking innovation from the Seal
Newton says, “We know water, we’re not just about and Seal XP products and combining that
high-quality swimming masks – we’ve been dealing with a sleeker profile indicative of a Aqua Sphere Vista available in
with neoprene wetsuits for over 50 years.” Combine competitive swimming goggle, the Vista has a various colours SRP £19.56
that with a collaboration with Ironman who have the curved lens giving amazing wide-angled vision
experience and dedication to triathlon and you'll get a and comfort. Having tried the Vista, I'm very taken with the 100 per cent
new line of wetsuits engineered to maximize an hypo-allergenic flexible silicone skirt which stops the googles from slipping
athlete’s performance at competitive and is therefore leak-resistant. Also this has less impact into the skin of the
price points. Their face. The Quick-Fit one-touch buckle enables swimmers to fine-tune their fit
new line will even while they swim. Aqua Sphere also have a women-specific range of
continue to be goggles and masks launched last year for open water swimming as well as
branded Ironman, indoor swimming.
but are powered
by Aqua Sphere’s
cutting-edge BIKE
technology. The
wetsuits come in
three Cannondale
classifications: Elite The Slice Carbon is the bike of choice of two time Ironman World Champion
which is the Chrissie Wellington. With its High Modulus uni-directional full carbon frame
ICON, Pro which it is a triathlon, time trial bike – designed to cut its way through the air as
has a mens RACER
mens RACER and womens W-RACER,
fast and effortlessly as possible. Tube profiles are optimised and sculpted for
and womens W- Competitor -
both £244.67srp
efficiency, with the rear triangle featuring Cannondale’s unique Slice Aero
RACER, and Entry- PURSUIT £137.01srp Vibration Elimination (S.A.V.E) technology engineered into the seat-stays
Level PURSUIT. and chain-stays to eliminate road buzz and rider fatigue over long distances.
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