Gear & Tech H20 Audio Ript Ultra Premium over-ear headphones - hanging with the Gym bros just got a little cooler for Triathletes H2O Audio’s debut over-ear Ript Ultra delivers thunderous bass and sweat-proof comfort but its $404 tag leaves it treading water against feature-richer Bose and Beats rivals. By David Deakin • 3 min read
Gear & Tech Review: H2O Audio Ript Lite Noise-Cancelling Headphones with Some Big Compromises The H2O Audio Ript Lite packs noise-cancelling and strong features for $169 AUD, but weak bass and problematic noise-cancelling hold it back from being a top contender. By David Deakin • 3 min read
Gear & Tech eo SwimBETTER Review: The Data-Driven Coach That Never Yells Australian tech innovation eo SwimBETTER transforms swim training with precise hand-tracking paddles, delivering elite-level technique analysis that improved my pace by 12 seconds per 100m. By David Deakin • 7 min read
Gear & Tech Review: H2O Audio's Tri2 Lineup - Two Waterproof Headphones, One Deep Dive Worth Taking Hands-on (and heads-wet) review of H2O Audio's new Tri2 headphones reveals whether the Pro's extra features are worth swimming upstream for. By David Deakin • 7 min read
The ultimate cockpit Gear & Tech Culprit Carbon Composite Speed Rests – A Game Changer for Triathletes Discover how the Culprit Carbon Composite Speed Rests transformed my cycling experience by offering unparalleled comfort and flexibility, leading to enhanced performance on the bike. By Karl Hayes • 4 min read
Gear & Tech Form 2 Smart Swimming Goggles Review: Game-Changing Features for Triathletes Innovative Form 2 goggles revolutionise swim training with integrated heart rate monitoring, TrainingPeaks integration and a 'swim straight' feature, elevating performance for us triathletes. By David Deakin • 4 min read
Gear & Tech Review: Jabra Elite 8 Active Headphones – A standout set of headphones for your Trilife and Worklife Jabra's Elite 8 headphones offer unmatched sound and comfort for triathletes and remote workers alike. By David Deakin • 4 min read
Nice fitting and looking goggles..for a price Gear & Tech Review: Magic5 Swimming Goggles - Superior Comfort at a Steep Price Magic5's custom-fit goggles offer exceptional comfort and reduced leakage but suffer from high cost, minor design flaws, and typical fogging issues. By David Deakin • 3 min read
Super comfy ASICS Gel Nimbus 25 Gear & Tech ASICS Nimbus 25 Review: Sustainable Comfort Meets Athletic Performance In this review, we unpack the ASICS Nimbus 25's blend of sustainable materials and unparalleled comfort, making it a top pick for triathletes of all levels. By Karl Hayes • 4 min read
Photo: Quino Al Gear & Tech Prescription Swimming Goggles: An Essential Guide Prescription swimming goggles provide clear underwater vision for visually impaired swimmers, available in different powers for both long-sighted and short-sighted individuals. By Shawn Smith • 2 min read
Gear & Tech Review: Form Swimming Goggles - Exclusive to Swimmers or a Triathlete's Essential Gear? In this review, we explore the innovative Form Swimming Goggles, addressing their features, functionality, and whether they should be an essential item in a triathlete's kit bag. By David Deakin • 2 min read
Gear & Tech Review: H2O Audio Tri Multi-Sport Waterproof Open Ear Headphones The H2O Audio Tri Multi-Sport waterproof headphones are the top pick for swimming headphones this year, with bone conduction technology that works well underwater, impressive bass, and solid design. By David Deakin • 3 min read
Gear & Tech Revolutionary RaceRanger System Set to Change Non-Drafting Triathlons in Debut Trial RaceRanger, an electronic sensor system, is set to debut in the Tauranga Half middle distance triathlon which aims to improve fairness in non-drafting triathlons. By Shawn Smith • 3 min read
The Wattbike Atom (gen 2) is a force to be reckoned with. Gear & Tech Review: Wattbike Atom - The Powerhouse Indoor Cycling System We review the Wattbike Atom (generation 2) which is a tried and tested piece of British engineering that has now given us an impressive indoor cycling system for anyone. By Shawn Smith • 8 min read
Gear & Tech Review: ASICS Metaspeed Sky We take the new ASICS Metaspeed Sky on a few runs to give you a full review of how they perform. By Karl Hayes • 4 min read
Gear & Tech CADEX Tri Frameset – discover the ins and outs of a revolutionary triathlon machine CADEX have produced an outstanding triathlon bike that is heavily customisable and now battle tested by the worlds best. By Shawn Smith • 5 min read
Gear & Tech Review: NormaTec Pulse 2.0 Leg Recovery System We take a deep dive into the NormaTec Pulse 2.0 and if they are ready for primetime use for triathletes. By David Deakin • 5 min read
Gear & Tech Review: SwimFast Pro Swimming Ergometer Review of the SwimFast Pro, a dry land swimming ergometer. Read about our time with it, in and out of the great Australian COVID-19 lockdown and if its worth your hard-earned dollars. By David Deakin • 6 min read
New Balance FuelCell RC Elite v2 Carbon Plate Running Shoe Gear & Tech 2021 New Balance FuelCell RC Elite v2 Carbon Plate Running Shoe Review The FuelCell RC Elite v2 Carbon is the latest carbon plated running shoe we have tested. It is early days in this new shoe. The first few sessions have been promising. You can feel the benefit of the carbon plate. Like most of the new carbon shoes there was a noticeable improvement in pace. By Karl Hayes • 4 min read
Gear & Tech Ironman Acquires FulGaz App For Its Connected Fitness Offerings Ironman makes their first major digital technology acquisition with the purchase of the Aussie App FulGaz. The platform brings outdoor cycling inside with real videos of popular routes from around the world. By David Deakin • 2 min read
Gear & Tech Review: Recovery made to fit with Endurance Recovery Boots Finally a pair of recovery boots that are well made and fit the exact purpose they were designed for – recovery. If you are looking at aiding your recovery then these Endurance recovery boots might be the thing. By David Deakin • 3 min read
Gear & Tech Review: New Balance FuelCell Rebel v2 2021 Running Shoe Neutral Road Shoe26mm / 20mm6mm drop204 grams Initial thoughts: Lightweight, comfortable and a faster paced shoe. This is a great shoe! New Balance have delivered. The faster mid to forefoot runner will appreciate this latest version of the FuelCell Rebel. Unlike the Fresh Foam 1080 v11 which is mor By Karl Hayes • 3 min read
Gear & Tech 2021 New Balance Fresh Foam 1080 v11 Running Shoe Review 2021 New Balance Fresh Foam 1080 v11 running shoe review. By Karl Hayes • 3 min read
Gear & Tech 2021 Hoka One One Carbon X 2 Review – Initial Overview After running 250kms in the 2020 Carbon X SPE shoes I was pleased to be one of the first to test the 2021 Carbon X 2 in Australia. I have thoroughly enjoyed the SPEs and they have been my go to running shoes since reviewing them. My first run in the SPEs was 42.2kms, and […] By Karl Hayes • 2 min read
