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ALL THE BEST EQUIPMENT FOR A BETTER SWIM
ORCA S4 SPEEDSUIT £165 from
www.orca.com Orca’s latest generation S-series speedsuit, the S4, is a wetsuit for entry level open water swimmers. It has been redesigned, now boasting new performance-grade materials, says Orca. The S4 off ers full neoprene coverage across the front, for hydrodynamics, fl exibility, buoyancy and durability, while the back is constructed from 3mm smooth skin neoprene, for buoyancy and thermal protection. For the triathletes out there, speed transition panels on the calves make removing the wetsuit easier.
HIGHER NATURE ALOE GOLD EAR DROPS
£11.85 (30 ml) from
highernature.co.uk Swimmers can be prone to ear trouble, with 'swimmer’s ear' – an infl amed ear canal – being one of the more common
complaints. Aloe vera creates a pH-balanced environment that aids the natural healing process of the ear canal,
Ion’s shampoo is a chlorine cleanser that helps improve moisture and strength and helps prevent ‘swimmers green'
MULTIBIONTA IMMUNE DEFENCE £9.51 from
multibionta.co.uk Bugs and illness are the bane of competitive swimmers’ lives, disrupting training and hurting race performance. Multibionta Immune Defence is a probiotic multivitamin that support the body’s immune defences. It works by boosting levels of benefi cial bacteria in the gut, which helps strengthen the immune system. Multibiona claims the product has been found to reduce the severity of symptoms and duration of the common cold by two days. It also has biofl avonoids and green tea extract, to provide immune supporting nutrients during the winter, when we eat fewer fresh foods.
and also possesses anti-infl ammatory properties. The drops are useful, too, for swimmers who are suff ering from colds and allergies, as well as those who wear a hearing
aid. The drops are safe for use by any age group.
ION HAIRCARE PRODUCTS FOR SWIMMERS Swimmers Shampoo, £6.59 Swimmers Conditioner, £6.59 Swimmers Leave-in Conditioner, £6.59 from
www.sallybeauty.com
Swimming can be tough on hair – whether in chlorinated pools in the winter or in the briny in summer. Ion’s shampoo is a chlorine cleanser that helps improve moisture and strength and helps prevent ‘swimmers green’, where repeated exposure to chlorine turns hair green. Ingredients include botanical extracts, wheat protein and honey to improve moisture and strength. The conditioner will help remove any remaining chlorine, and detangle dry, brittle hair. The leave-in conditioner is also an anti-chlorine detangler that helps prevent green, brittle hair.
AMPHIBIA EVO BAG £38 from
amphibia-sport.com
This waterproof expandable pouch keeps wet gear separate from dry gear, and includes a fold-out changing mat – perfect for wet or rough surfaces when get ing changed. There are plenty of zip, mesh and waterproof pockets, too.
SLOSH WETSUIT SHAMPOO & CONDITIONER £5.75 from
www.surfstore.co.uk Slosh shampoo removes salt, chlorine, odours and organic residue, while a special disinfectant and conditioning agent is said to preserve and extend the life of wetsuits. It is ideal for use on wet and dry suits, and is biodegradable, so it won't harm the environment.
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