Our Guide to Race Smart at the Vancouver T100

Coach Stewart
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      • Triathlon Coaching
      • Speed Training Plans
      • Endurance Training Plans
      • Vancouver Triathlon
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  • Home
  • Learn
    • Blog Posts
    • Private Lessons
    • Drill Demo Videos
    • Technique Courses
    • Open Water Courses
    • Personal Coaching
    • Video Analysis
    • Clinics
  • Train
    • Masters Training
    • IM Training
    • Triathlon Coaching
    • Speed Training Plans
    • Endurance Training Plans
    • Vancouver Triathlon
  • Compete
  • Adventures
  • Shop

We've created a list of all the swimming and triathlon gear that we use 

and recommend. You'll see many of these items in class. If you decide 

to purchase, please use the links provided. We will make a small 

commission but this  does not impact the price you pay. 


 For wetsuits, or if you prefer to purchase locally, 

check out Rowands Reef Scuba Shop in Kits.

swim gear that we use & recommend

Speedo Switchblade Fins

These fins are soft and flexible, making them great for our Level 1 and 2 beginner classes. They will give plenty of speed to help you learn the efficiency drills we teach in class.

purchase online

TYR Stryker Swim Fins

The slightly smaller blade (compared to the Speedo Switchblades) makes these fins ideal for our Level 3 and Level 4 swimmers.


purchase online

Finis Zoomers

These are the fins Coach Stewart had when he was a wee lad zooming up and down the pool. The smallest blade of these three and best if you 

are in our Masters swim program.

Purchase online

Finis Freestyler Paddles

Finis Freestyler Paddles

Helpful for anyone with a cross over entry. The small fin will catch the water and help pull your hand wider. Great for streamline and switch drills.

purchase online

Snorkel

Finis Freestyler Paddles

Swim Buddy

Eliminate the need to turn and breath so you can focus on doing drills and swimming with the best technique you can. 

PURCHASE ONLINE

Swim Buddy

Finis Freestyler Paddles

Swim Buddy

For safe open water swimming. 

Increase visibility, store your valuables

and snacks!

BUY for $52 + GST

Finis Agility Paddles

Great tool to develop a clean, smooth hand entry. Hit the water at the wrong angle and the paddles will fall off. You'll learn quickly with these paddles. 


purchase online

Aqua Sphere Kayenne Goggles

Easily the most popular open water goggles we see. Stewart has 3 pairs - clear for grey days, tinted for clear days and mirrored for sunny days. 


purchase online

Finis Tec Toc

Struggling to learn how much rotation you should have with every stroke? Do you tend to swim flat once you fatigue. Finis Tec Toc will help you build more awareness and swim with greater efficiency.

PURCHASE ONLINE

FORM Swim Smart Goggles

Stewart and Oscar wear these googles for every pool swim workout. All the metrics right in your eye. Lap timer, distance, pace, even heart rate. 100% worth the investment.

purchase online

Polar Verity HR Sensor

Attaches to the FORM smart swim goggles to provide HR data as you swim, helping to ensure you are training in the right zones.


purchase online

Finis Tempo Trainer Pro

Awesome metronome beeper to help develop better rhythm, increase or decrease stroke rate (tempo) and learn to pace your swims.


purchase online

TRIATHLON GEAR THAT WE USE & RECOMMEND (COming SOON...)

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