Duel - Ex-Demo

Our Try Before Your Buy wetsuits give you the opportunity to swim and run in your favourite local spot before committing to the purchase.

Duel is designed to balance the needs of a wetsuit used in and out of water. It will feel tight on the shore (especially before it gets wet), which is why the zip is at the front to allow you to open it up for comfort, but once in the water you will appreciate the fit needs to be snug for it to work, so you will only truly know how it feels when you swim and run in it.

How does it work?
We have a fleet of try before you buy wetsuits. We cannot guarantee you will recieve a brand new wetsuit but it will still be in great condition. We charge your credit card for the full amount. Once you have tried the wetsuit return it to us for a full refund, or if you decided it is the size for you we will send you your new, perfect fitting wetsuit straight out to you.

Wetsuits must be returned within 7 days, clean and dry.

Dirty returns: we charge £20 wash and restock fee.
Late returns: we charge £25 per week hire cost.
Damages: wetsuits will be assessed upon return. Damage to the wetsuit will incur a repair charge which will vary depending on the extent of the damage.

Try Before You Buy is also available from our stores.

About Duel

SwimRun is a sport where you frequently transition between swimming and running (think Llanberis SwimRun, Cornwall’s Hokey Cokey, or the iconic ÖTILLÖ).

Many SwimRunners keep their wetsuit on for the entire route or event, so it needs to be comfortable and hardwearing for running in as well as high performing in the water. We’ve worked with industry guru – Dean Jackson – to make sure the Duel SwimRun wetsuit ticks all these boxes.

It’s a 2:3 wetsuit: 2 mm neoprene in the upper body for flexibility with 3 mm around your legs and bum to add buoyancy for an efficient swimming position. We’ve used nylon-faced neoprene on the arms, inner legs and glutes to reduce wear and tear when you’re sliding in and out of the water, with smooth Glideskin neoprene on the chest and back to reduce drag.

Whereas a regular swimming wetsuit would restrict your legs when you’re striding out on dry land, Duel has panels of thinner neoprene around the hips for freedom of movement when running. The long front zip lets you pull the upper body down for the on-land stretches for better ventilation and easier breathing too.

Safety is a key consideration when you’re out in wild places. Flashes of bright green on Duel will help you stay visible in the water and we’ve added a detachable emergency whistle to the zip to attract attention if necessary. The internal zipped pocket on the chest is ideal for valuables, whilst the external rear pocket is ace for stashing on-the-go nutrition or your GPS.