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Women’s Swimming Goggles

Women’s Swimming Goggles

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Speedo Women's Vanquisher Goggles
Speedo Women’s Vanquisher Goggles

Make a fashion statement as you cut through the water with the competition-quality, pastel-colored Women’s Vanquisher swim goggle from Speedo. The anti-fog, polycarbonate lens is shatter-resistant, has a pearlescent mirrored finish, and is UV protected. The soft silicone lens gaskets sit in a low profile on your face and offer cushioned protection. For a more comfortable swim and to avoid water intake, choose the right size of nose piece from the three provided. Speedo’s line of competition swimming goggles are designed for the serious swim competitor.  They are made from the highest-quality materials available, their low-profile design will give any swimmer the competitive advantage. These have been the most popular female swimming goggle for the past 5-6 years and I think they will continue to be one of the top selling goggles for a long time to come. There are lots of new goggles that come out every year but the Speedo Womens Vanquisher goggles remain the number one choice for competitive swimmers. Here is what you get with your Speedo Women’s Vanquisher swim goggle, streamlined profile with hypoallergenic silicone gaskets deliver watertight comfort that”s sure to get some second looks. Shatter resistant, polycarbonate lenses with pearlescent mirror finish adds a touch of style. UV 95+ protection and anti-fog coating will keep you focused on what”s ahead. Double silicone headstrap with back buckle for a custom fit. Includes three interchangeable nose pieces.

Catch Paddles

Catch Paddles

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TYR Catch Paddles
TYR Catch Paddles

There is a new swimming hand paddle on the market and it is revolutionizing the way swimmers train. The TYR Catch Paddles are designed to develop a better feel for the water. The extended side-blade design exaggerates the “catch phase” of all strokes, making technique imperfections easier to feel. The Catch Paddle has a smaller paddle surface area that reduces shoulder stress. This is a great feature as shoulder injuries happen way too often in swimming. This new paddle is designed to be used in conjunction with regular training paddles. The key features include helping to develop the perfect stroke technique without adding stress on the shoulders and arms. You can use during drills for all of the strokes. The multiple strap combinations allow for wide variety of hand placements and drills. The TYR Catch Paddle is safe for beginner to elite-level swimmers.

Kick Up

Kick Up

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Speedo Speed Training Fins
Speedo Speed Training Fins

Kick up the way you train. Enhance your up-kick with the Speedo Speed Training Fin. Designed to strengthen hamstrings and generate power for backstroke, freestyle and butterfly kicks. Short blades of this swim fin are designed for propulsive force while maintaining kicking tempo. Vents allow water to pass through promoting optimum speed and a six beat kick. Fin curvature creates pressure on the up-kick, promoting strength training. Comfortable open heel allows for increased ankle flexibility and easy transition to swimming fins during training. Available in a range of sizes for any size swimmer (S–XL). The Speedo Speed Training swim fin is a must for any serious swimmer that wants to greatly improve their up-kick.

 

 

 

TYR’s Newest Goggle

TYR’s Newest Goggle

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Technoflex 4.0 Swim Goggle
Technoflex 4.0 Swim Goggle

One of the newest swim goggles now avaiable is a new take on a classic design. The all new TYR Technoflex 4.0 swim goggle is the next generation in the evolution of the Technoflex goggle line. TYR was the first brand to revolutionize the uni-body design of the swimming goggle with the original Technoflex goggle. It feature a one piece frame that was made of a soft pliable silicone gasket material. This unique design was quickly copied by many swim goggle companies because of the great comfort and fit that it provided to the swimmer. Over the years TYR has continued to develop their Technoflex goggle and they have made it more comfortable and better fitting. They have also extended the line to a junior goggle that is great for children. Now with the next release in the Technoflex line they have also created a female version called the Technoflex 4.0 Femme that is a perfect fit for women, who typically have narrower faces than men. The TYR Technoflex 4.0 goggle features a revolutionary dual injection manufacturing process. It incorporates differing harness densities of thermo-plastic rubber. The stiffer durometer material provides frame rigidy to prevent nose bridge stretch. The gaskets are injected with a softer durameter material to provide greater comfort and fit. This all combines for one of the most comfortable and best fitting swimming goggles on the market.

Goggle Straps Causing Drag?

Goggle Straps Causing Drag?

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Mark Spitz – Olympic Gold Medalist

It was not that long ago when Mark Spitz won all of his gold medals wearing only a nylon brief swimsuit. Goggles, swim caps, and even shaving were not necessary to beat his competition. When I say he did not shave, I am not talking about shaving his body down, I am talking about just shaving his mustache. It makes me wonder if I put on a LZR suit, goggles, and a cap — would I be able to beat Spitz?Goggle straps worn outside of the cap add about 2 – 3 per cent drag. So swimmers should always make sure that their goggle strap is inside the cap when they race and not on the outside.The difference in winning and losing a race is now so small that swimmers

Speedo Aqua V Cap
Speedo Aqua V Cap

everywhere are doing anything they can to reduce drag and increase speed. We have seen the difference that caps make and the new Speedo Aqua V cap is the next technological advancement in head wear. By using different densities of silicone, the Speedo Aqua V Cap is not only hydrodynamic, but also remains comfortable and lightweight when being worn. The multi-density design reduces drag 5% by eliminating wrinkles and holding its shape during competition. Speedo has even designed this new swim cap to allow your goggle straps  to become even more hydrodynamic under the cap.

The amount of increase in drag may not seem like a lot, but the small changes in drag have big impacts on ultimate performance. If they didn’t the Speedo LZR wouldn’t have that many world records under its belt already.

Finding the Correct Swim Cap

Finding the Correct Swim Cap

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Most people new to the sport of swimming think that swim caps just keep your hair dry, however they very rarely keep your hair dry at all. There are a few reasons to wear a swimming cap, it keeps your hair out of your face, it protects your hair from getting damaged by pool chemicals, and for the competitive swimmer it helps to reduce drag. Swim coaches and spectators like the swim caps so that they can easily spot their swimmers in the water and on the blocks.

Types of Swimming Caps:
Swimming caps come in all kinds of colors and fun designs, but the most important difference between swimming caps is the material.
Latex Caps:

 

These are the thinnest and cheapest and also the most common types of swimming caps, but also the least comfortable and most fragile. If you are allergic to latex, these are obviously not an a good idea for you. Latex swim caps will pull your hair more than any other type of swim cap. This is why so many people do not like swim caps, because they have only used a latex cap before. The price is the major reason why people still buy the latex swim caps. For around $3 you can purchase a latex cap. Many swim teams choose latex swim caps with their team logo or name. These custom latex swim caps are far less expensive than the alternative, silicone caps. Click here to see more latex caps.

 

Silicone Caps:

 

Over the past few years silicone swim caps have emerged as the best option for swimming caps. They are much thicker than latex caps and much more durable. The silicone swim caps are easy to put on without pulling your hair as much and they don’t break as easily as latex caps. They are also more expensive, around $10-15 at sporting goods stores, but you can find them for alotless online. The cheapest I’ve seen them is at djsports.com
Lycra Caps:
Lycra swim caps are made of swimsuit material. The only thing they can do for you is keep your hair out of your face. Some people like them because they are easy to get on but for almost the same price as a silicone cap they only last about a month. This is not a very good investment of your money.
Speedo Competition II Kickboard

Speedo Competition II Kickboard

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Speedo Competition II Kickboard
Speedo Competition II Kickboard

The hottest kickboard available right now is the Speedo Competition II Kickboard.  It has become the kickboard of choice among both recreational and competitive swimmers for a variety of reasons.  It’s unique dual density technology offers the ideal blend of comfort and performance.  Traditional kickboards often placeunnecessary stress on the shoulders by putting the swimmer at an awkward position in the water.  The dual density technology aleviates this stress with it’s soft, comfortable top and rigid supporting bottom.  This allows for longer kick sets and of course stronger legs in the long run.  The Competition II Kickboard is great for traditional kick sets as well as single arm and sidekick workouts.

Training Equipment Advancement

Training Equipment Advancement

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The fast times that have been produced in the water over the past few years have largely been attributed to the new “technical suits”.  There is no questioning these suits have played a role; however, the advancements in training techniques and training equipment are often overlooked.  It is natural as the sport progresses and continues to grow that new techniques would be adapted to the water.

One such advancement is the use of a swimmer’s snorkel.  It was just a few short years ago that the snorkel was seen as only a companion of recreational swimmers and scuba divers.  This is no longer the case as the snorkel is now a staple of many competitive swimming programs.  The benefits of this device range from increased lung capacity to improved body position for both junior and senior swimmers alike.  The swimmer’s snorkel features a center mount design and is compatable with all goggle styles.  Both junior and senior sizes are available along with the Freestyle Swimmer’s Snorkel.  No matter what advancements come in the future D&J Sports is committed to providing the best in swimming equipment and gear.

Speedo Pro Backpack

Speedo Pro Backpack

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Speedo Pro Backpack
Speedo Pro Backpack

By far the most popular swim backpack is the Speedo Pro Backpack. This is the best selling swimming backpack on the market. So what makes it so great? First off the styling is great with the 100% polyester dobby fabric that gives you that shiny new look and the color choices that will work great with any swim team outfit. The Speedo backpacks have been a great option for many years now and the Pro Backpack continues to take it to the next level with the anatomically shaped shoulder straps, cell phone and goggle pouch, media pocket, wet pocket, ventilated side pockets, and front webbing towel straps. The towel straps are one of my favorite features on a good swim backpack. They are obviously perfect for your towel but they are also great for drying your wet swimsuits after swim practice. I also see a lot of swimmers that will attach key chains and bag tags to the towel straps. Don’t worry about setting your Speedo Pro Backpack on the wet pool deck since it has a water resistant rubberized bottom to keep your stuff dry. Another great option with this swim backpack is the large flap at the top which serves two purposes: easy access to your gear and a great place to embroider your name and swim team logo. Don’t worry if the Pro Backpack is too big because is also has a little brother the Speedo Small Pro Backpack.

Fillable Pull Buoy

Fillable Pull Buoy

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Are you having trouble doing pull sets when swimming? Is your pull buoy too big or too small? Or are you having trouble figuring out what size pull buoy to use? The correct size pull buoy should keep your legs level with your body. Many people buy a buoy that is too big and causes your head to submarine into the water and your stroke then will break down. If the buoy is too small then your legs will drag in the water. The new Speedo Fillable Pull Buoy can be filled with water to vary floatation & drag. Buoyancy can be adjusted to provide proper body position for any swimmer, allowing for individual variances in the swimmer’s buoyancy, body position and ability. Buoyancy can be adjusted to increase or decrease drag during pulling sets. Neoprene cushion sides provide extra comfort & non-slip surface. Easy fill & drain valve allows for quick filling & draining.