• Immersion by Karen Throsby

    A few years ago, a friend of mine returned from a successful swim across the English Channel bearing gifts –…

  • AMEO Powerbreather

    We have reviewed training snorkels before on our gear pages, but the Powerbreather is something different. Rather than the traditional…

  • Arena R-Evo+ vs Finis Vapor

    I’ve been a competitive masters swimmer (on and off) for the past 10 years and got into open water about…

  • Funkita Mosaic Magic two-piece

    Funkita and Funky Trunks swimming costumes are popular with outdoor swimmers and a common sight at open water races and…

  • Nonumb

    It’s often useful to look at innovation in other sports that could be transferable to open water swimming. Surfers gave…

  • Swans SR-2 Mirrored Goggle

    Last issue we reviewed the Open Water Seven goggle from Swans, but for the past couple of months we have…

  • Mako trunks

    These Toucan trunks from Mako didn’t arrive at the H2Open office in time to be tested and reviewed in last…

  • Zone 3 Advance wetsuit

    It has been a while since we tested a Zone3 wetsuit, so we were interested to get our hands on…

  • Kozii mexiko elite bind one-piece

    This eye-catching costume from Australian costume manufacturers Kozii is a real head-turner. If you’re looking for holiday swimwear that combines…

  • GlideSoul Tie-Dye Wetsuit

    Taking the attitude that there’s absolutely no reason that all wetsuits have to be black, GlideSoul have come along and…

  • Kozii men’s swimwear

    We first came across Kozii at Swim Expo in Manchester and grabbed a few samples to review. In the world…

  • Zone3 Warmth Vest

    If you need a bit of extra insulation but don’t want to be restricted by a full wetsuit, this vest…

  • Finis Posture Trainer

    Although it looks like a mediaeval torture device, the Finis Posture Trainer is designed to promote correct head and spine…

  • Max’s Protein Bar

    My usual experience with protein products is the taste ranges from chemically enhanced to just about palatable. It was therefore…

  • Aqua Sphere XCEED goggles

    Developed in conjunction with Michael Phelps and US Olympic coach Bob Bowman, these racing goggles are not designed for open…

  • Zone3 Bouyancy Shorts

    We love these premium neoprene shorts from Zone3. Designed to improve your body position in the water by getting swimmers…

  • Swimzi XK jacket

    The Swimzi XK jacket was designed in collaboration with a team of swimmers who attempted a relay crossing from the Farallon…

  • See Swim inflatable dry bag

    The latest tow float to enter the market is an inflatable dry bag from See Swim, designed for carrying your…

  • Yonda Ghost wetsuit

    From their base in Yorkshire, new British brand Yonda have developed a really flexible wetsuit that will appeal to swimmers…