We are excited to have the Aqua Sphere Kaiman goggle back in the store. These very popular and great fitting traditional goggles have a flexible lens that wraps nicely around your noggin for a great seal both indoors and out in the open water. Right now we have clear and blue lenses, but will have more choices as the season progresses. The Kaiman retails for $20.
For those of you who feel a little claustrophobic in regular goggles, or can’t seem to find ones that fit, we also have the Vista swim mask. The Vista comes with a huge silicone seal that rests comfortably on your cheeks and forehead. Easy adjustability, great visibility, and a free bottle of anti-fog drops make this mask a favorite for just $35.
A new addition to our swim selection are the Alpha Fins from Aqua Sphere. These fins are the lightest, most buoyant, and most comfortable training fins you will find anywhere. Weather you are working on leg strength with a long kick set, or need a propulsion aid as you practice a particular pulling skill, these fins are awesome. (Coaching hint: when kicking with fins, work hard to keep your stomach tight and body straight. It is easy to let your back arch and the resulting tightness will make your life miserable for days afterward. When kicking with fins, I recommend not using a board and kicking on your back.) The Alpha Fins come in five sizes to fit anyone from a woman’s 5.5 to men’s 13. They retail for $35.
And don’t forget that we have more goggles, caps, swim suits, and pull buoys from TYR; and goggles, thermal caps, and wetsuits from Blue Seventy.
The Brooks Launch
Is it a racing shoe? Is it a training shoe? It seems even the smart folks at Brooks don’t know the answer to that one, so in the catalog they listed it as both. The Launch is the Van Morrison of running shoes; they both transcend categorization. But the fact is people like ‘em.
The Launch reminds us a bit of the old Brooks Burn, but even smoother, softer, lighter, and with Brooks’ new accelerated “toe-spring” last. For the real old-timers like me, there are hints of the iconic Nike Terra TC. A racing flat that is so comfortable, stable, and soft, you can’t help doing most of your long and fast runs in them.
The Launch retails for $90 so stop by and try them out.
I absolutely LOVE this shoe. It's amazing!
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