Synergy Desoto Nathans 2XU Skirt Sports Gray Tifosi. Select The Best Mens & Womens Gear & Clothing

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Determining the best of anything can be subjective in nature. This article will explain the features of some of the most popular triathlon gear and clothing names today so that you can make an informed decision on your next purchase.

Most manufacturers make the tri gear and clothing for men and women very similar. However, there are some that have started to design women specific lines. Makers of tri clothing have started adding built-in support bra for the women´s tri jerseys, tri suits, and tops.

Synergy – one of the newcomers to the triathlon gear and clothing world burst onto the scene recently with what has been called "The Armani of Wetsuits", by Triathlete Magazine. The Synergy Hybrid. They have a full range of wetsuits for men and women from the budget-friendly Endorphin – great for beginners and frugal triathletes, The Adrenaline - fantastic mid range suit to the aforementioned Hybrid. Synergy also has a great selection of tri clothing for sprint distance and long distance. The sprint distance jerseys, trishorts and trisuits are made of compression like materials that increase endurance and reduce fatigue. The distance jerseys are made of a high quality wicking material that is very comfortable and has tons of pockets – 5 to be exact – one of them with a zipper for keys.

DeSoto – Emilio DeSoto pioneered the 2 piece wetsuit, which for some is the best of both worlds when it comes to wetsuits. You can have a great wetsuit with a custom fit – no one size fits all here. The Forza Tri Shorts are the best in class. They are made of a compression like material, have a very comfortable pad, and best of all – long strings. Nothing frustrates me more than having to fish out the string from a pair of tri shorts. The Forza Jerseys has a skin cooler system, tons of pockets and is very comfortable. DeSoto also has a Carerra line - very good stuff, but for the money the Forza is worth it. They have a great womens line as well – all the same items but in more women specific cuts and colors. Check out the 2009 Swimsuit Issue of Triathlete magazine for some of their womens line.

Nathan – Hydration packs, reflective devices, and accessories. The Nathan´s Hydration Packs are a must have for every triathlete. Everything from two bottle belts to 4 bottle belts. Each belt has a pocket for gels, keys, etc. Nathan´s also has reflective vests and accessories for safety while running and or riding in the wee hours of the am or pm. They have even gone green with a great set of aluminum water bottles for everyday use.

2XU – 2XU has taken the triathlon world by storm in just the last couple of years. They have a full line of tri clothing including great wetsuits, tri shorts, tops, and tri suits. Where 2XU has really excelled is in their line of compression clothing. Ideal for recovery, the 2XU compression clothing is a must have for every triathlete. 2XU boasts an impressive offering of Performance and Recovery Socks, Calf Guards, Tights, Shorts, and Compression Tops. After a few months of hard training and consistent use I have to say that compression gear really works. The pricing will prevent most triathletes from having a closet full of compression clothing. My advice would be to decide which areas of your body are the most sore from training and racing and buy the products that will aid that area. For example, if your calves are always sore after running a pair of calf guards would be a great addition.

Skirt Sports – Founded by Nicole DeBoom – a former Ironman Triathlon Winner – has brought fashion and function into the tri clothing world. Skirt Sports has thought of everything for the female triathlete, from the Race Belt Skirt to the Tri Racer Suit. Coordinating colors and gel pockets in the cleavage area of the tri jerseys are a great find for the female triathlete. Skirt Sports also has done a great job of naming their gear from the famed Gym Girl Ultra – a fun yet functional workout skirt to the Sexy Back line of clothing for fashion and function along the trails.

Gray – bicycles and components. A newcomer to the triathlon world, Synergy Sport is bringing a great selection of components, wheels, frames, and helmets to the market. The aero helmets are a revolutionary one size fits all design.

Tifosi – Tifosi Optics – The best value in sport sunglasses. Tifosi has a full line of sunglasses that will please every triathlete, all for $60 or less. Tifosi has a line of Fototec® lenses that transition from light to dark and dark to light allowing you to use one pair of glasses for running or riding no matter the time of day. They also have multi lens glasses for you to change lenses depending on the weather of the particular day. Tifosi, fabulous performance at fabulous prices.

It doesn´t take long to get confused about which triathlon gear and products are best for you. We can help clear up the confusion and help you to compete with confidence.

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