Sharks Swim & Triathlon have introduced the Red Original range to our inventory of change robes. These affordable alternatives to other brands will make outdoor changing a breeze through a versatile selection of robes and towel Ponchos, from lightweight to fleece lined options in a variety of colours. The Red Original Long Sleeve Pro Change Robe Evo Firstly we’d like to introduce you to the Red Original Long Sleeve Pro Change Robe Evo for men and women, designed to withstand versatile outdoor use. This robe will help to keep you dry in style through the advanced outer shell fabric, combini ..read more

Open water swimming has definitely taken off in the UK, particularly since the recent pandemic with more people looking at ways to get fit and spend time outdoors.  And we’re very lucky in Great Britain as, when it comes to open water swimming, we have access to a huge amount of opportunities including lakes, reservoirs and, of course, the ocean. If the idea of open water swimming appeals to you, it’s not just a case of popping on your swimsuit and off you go.  There’s much more to it, particularly if you are planning to swim outside during the winter months.  And even during th ..read more

The summer nationals are just around the corner, and many competitive swimmers will have been preparing for these competitions by training as much as possible to achieve the best performance.  But there are other factors which swimmers need to take into account when preparing for a big swim event.  The team at Sharks Swim & Triathlon have come up with some guidelines to help you prepare not just in the pool but before and during each race too, The Importance of Investing in a Quality Race Suit When it comes to race suits, leading brand manufacturers use a variety of technologies ..read more

Most activities have their specialist clothing and because cycling encompasses everything from a pleasure ride in the park to racing in the triathlons and other events like the Tour de France, there is a huge range of specialty clothing to cover every option. It’s important to note that you can ride a bike without investing in a pair of Lycra shorts, special shoes and a tight-fitting jersey.  If you’re not in a hurry, or your journey is relatively short, you really don’t need special clothing. So why do cyclists invest in Lycra and Gore-Tex clothing?  The answer is simple – comfort a ..read more

Entered or looking to enter your first Triathlon or even Ironman. Or just wanting to get fit and lose weight?  Well look no further. Sharks Swim & Triathlon now have the ultimate indoor bike sessions with the amazing Stages bikes. All sessions held in our bike studio at Sharks Swim Shop, Phoenix Way, Garngoch, Swansea SA4 9WF. Our sessions are: Mon 6-7am Tues 9.30-10.30am Tues 7-8pm Wed 9.30-10.30am Thurs 6-7am Thurs 9.30-10.30am Thurs 7-8pm Fri 6-7pm Sat 8.30-9.30am Monthly membership  - £10 for unlimited classes. To book: Download the App Glofox and select Sharks Swim Shop S ..read more

If you didn’t get the deal you wanted for Christmas gifts on Black Friday, then don’t panic!  The team at Sharks Swim & Triathlon has come up with something a bit different that you can give to your loved ones this festive season – with products available to order from our online shop here  or from our premises in Gorseinon. All online orders must be placed by Friday, 17th December for Second Class Post, Monday, 20th December for First Class Post and Special Delivery orders by Tuesday, 21st December. Gifts for Swimmers Our Sharks branded hand paddles come in one size, with adjus ..read more

Sharks Swim & Triathlon now have in stock a huge range of Orca wetsuits designed for open water swimming and optimum performance. Wetsuits for Open Water Swimming Top of the range for open water is the Orca Open Water Core TRN suit,  perfect for swimmers who are just starting out in open water. This wetsuit features high flexibility and neutral buoyancy. The high flexibility in the shoulders makes your first workouts in open water wonderfully comfortable, while the buoyancy will keep you feeling secure.  Price: £169 We also stock the Orca Open Water Core Hi Viz wetsuit which is a ..read more

Cold water dipping or cold water immersion is how many people, who are planning to start open water swimming, get their body acclimatised to the cold waters.  Essentially, you immerse your body in the sea or lake (or other cold water setting) for a limited period of time. It’s important to note that you need to take the practice of cold water dipping seriously and understand what you need to do to enjoy this experience safely.  If you don’t take it seriously, then you could get hypothermia, which is caused when your body loses heat faster than it can produce heat, causing a dangerous ..read more

During the summer months, even in the UK, we often see people of all ages swimming in the sea and usually, by the time September kicks in, this is a less common sight.  But not anymore.  Over the past few years more and more people have taken to open swimming during all seasons, even in winter, with groups such as the Bluetits Chill Swimmers, setting up across the country. What’s more, due to lockdown restrictions which has seen swimming pools, leisure centres, gyms and other facilities having to remain closed, open water swimming has become even more popular than ever amongst athlet ..read more

With the popularity of open water swimming continuing to grow, particularly during the ongoing lockdown in the UK, at Sharks Swim & Triathlon, we are delighted to offer our online customers massive discounts on leading brands of wetsuits. We are offering up to 50% discounts on these selected brands and have available up to XXXL Plus sizes and all of these are available to order online here.  Wetsuit Brands These include: Aquasphere: ideal for active swimmers, triathletes and water enthusiasts. Aquasphere develops and to innovates to offer a complete range of wetsuits, wetsuits with un ..read more