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Skinfit Klima...nothing like it!!

2012-01-10T17:56:00.000-08:00

Skinfit Klima Baselayers

The classic unisex Klima garments can be used all-year round; worn as the bottom layer, it aids moisture transport from the skin to the outside layers. It keeps you dry and has a lovely feel against the skin. When it's cold outside this is the perfect first layer for triathletes, cyclists, runners, and outdoor enthusiasts!

fast-drying
temperature-controlling
odorless
flat seams
extra-long back
Short-sleeve, long-sleeve, vest

Material: 100 % polypropylene

Packing measurements: 325m

Weight: 95g

Learn more about Skinfit Klima baselayers here

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* Ironman triathlon, Ironman World Championships, triathlon apparel, cycling apparel, running apparel

Skinfit Klima.Soft Baselayers

2012-01-03T09:48:00.000-08:00

Why are our Klima.Soft baselayers so special and loved by everyone, including triathletes, cyclists, runners, and hikers?

it is ideal as sportswear and everyday wear
soft and comfortable to wear against the skin
odorless, thanks to the special fiber with inlaid silver ions
temperature-regulating hollow fiber
flat seams, tight fit also ideal for everyday wear
available in short-sleeve, long-sleeve, and sleeveless.

Material: 90 % polyamide, 10 % elastane

more information about Klima.Soft:

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Shop Klima.Soft:
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Great post from Skinfit Athlete, Toby Guillette

2011-12-14T14:57:00.000-08:00

Read this race report from the "Endurance Guy".....he continues to amaze and inspire so many people
http://www.enduranceguy.com/2011/11/outdoor-outreach-reach-peak-race-report.html

Life of James Walsh...

2011-10-20T07:24:00.000-07:00

What's Skinfit athlete James Walsh doing these days after a year of Ironman training and racing? Read it here...

Skinfit athlete, James Walsh, shares his thoughts before Kona

2011-09-27T07:02:00.000-07:00

Read his most recent blog post by clicking here...

Slater Fletcher--Living the dream!

2011-09-21T09:07:00.000-07:00

Catch up with one of our favorite Skinfit athletes, Slater Fletcher. He trains hard but always finds time for some new adventures! Blog link here...

2012 Skinfit Events - 70.3 and Ironman

2011-09-16T15:23:00.000-07:00

November 20th 2011 - Tempe, AZ IM

March 31st - CA 70.3
May 5th - St George, UT IM
May 19th - Woodlands, TX IM
June 9th - Boise, ID 70.3 (?)
June 24th - Coeur d’alene, ID IM
July 15th - Vineman 70.3
August 5th - Boulder, CO 70.3
September 9th - Las Vegas, NV 70.3 Worlds

SkinFit USA Podium Weekend: TriJuniors and James Walsh

2011-07-19T19:08:00.000-07:00

A huge weekend for SkinFit USA!

Congratulations to coach Jim Vance and his TriJuniors team athletes Tristan Bunch and Jordan Houri, who finish 3rd and 5th at the Flatland Elite Cup, Youth Elite Males.

According to a tweet from Coach Vance, this marks the the best team performance in the history of the program with Tristan their first-ever podium finisher.

SkinFit Team athlete James Walsh took home the win for the 30-34 AG and was 3rd Amateur overall. Check out James’ race report for the details from his age group victory by visiting his blog: Blog, Sweat and Beers

Guess what these athletes had in common out there this weekend?

They were all wearing the Tri Speed Suit II

Order before Sunday 12PM PST using discount code: speedsuit and enjoy 20%-off your purchase.

Skinfit athletes James Walsh and Adam Zucco DOMINATE California 70.3!

2011-04-05T09:49:00.000-07:00

James Walsh snagged a slot to both Kona and 70.3 Worlds on Saturday at CA 70.3! He won his age group in 4:20:28 and was 35th overall with over 80 pros on the start line. There were also 400 athletes in his age group! Very impressive!

Click here to read the blog post from James Walsh recapping his race.

Adam Zucco was the first overall amateur in 4:12! He earned a slot to Kona and 70.3 Worlds.His bike split of 2:18 was just shy of some of the fastest pro bike splits on the day. A dominating performance for sure!

Click here to read the blog post from Adam Zucco recapping his race.

Skinfit partners with Uplace Pro Triathlon Team

2011-02-25T12:38:00.000-08:00

The newly-formed Uplace Pro Triathlon Team are without a doubt a who-is-who of the Belgian Triathlon scene. The team is compiled of promising Belgian talents and experienced athleted with a focus on long distance events.
Sofie Goos and Bruno Claerbout were already part of the team in 2010 and for 2011 five world-class athletes complete the pro team: Rutger Beke, Tine Deckers, Bert Jammaer, Axel Zeebroek, and Bart Aernouts all have had some impressive results in the past and are ready to attack the new season.
We are convinced that our Skinfit products can do their part to support the efforts of the team and we are excited to form yet another high-caliber partnership for the 2011 season and beyond. You can find the official video where the team is presented here: < ... CLICK >

With their customized green kits, this team will definitely leave its mark in the triathlon scene. Tine Deckers already showed some good form at Ironman 70.3 in South Africa where she finished second behind Jodie Swallow in 4:45:25 h

Skinfit Athlete News

2011-02-16T17:41:00.000-08:00

News from the Big Island – skinfit® athletes are representing at the MANGO MINI MONSTER TRIATHLON in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii

Pics: Laura Shimabuku

Our athletes Yvonne van Vlerken and Thomas J. Vonach have set up their winter training residence in Hawaii this year. In addition, Mario Erath – another athlete – has now joined their training group. As a first form test, they competed in the MANGO MINI MONSTER TRIATHLON last weekend.

On February 13th they tried to solve the mystery of who is the fastest skinfit athlete at the moment by participating in the MANGO MINI MONSTER TRIATHLON. A few things seems certain: Thomas can out-swim Yvonne by 16 seconds over a 1,6km swim; Mario is about one minute behind Yvonne in the water; Thomas beat Yvonne by 32 seconds on the bike while Mario lost 2:25 minutes to his coach; Yvonne showed the two guys who is boss during the half marathon and outran Thomas by 33 seconds and Mario by 2:25 minutes. Easy right?

All in all it means that Thomas might be in the shape of his life or how else do you explain the 33 second lead at the end of the day? ;) Thomas finished in 4:14:59 h with Yvonne a tiny 33 seconds behind and Mario 6:51 minutes back.

Congratulations to all three and may the internal fighting about who is in better shape at the moment continue.

If you have been following our athletes through Twitter, Facebook, etc you might have learned some interesting facts about the training group. The almost daily updates include everything from tough training sessions, to broken washing machines, and cooking adventures.

If you would like to keep up to date with the whereabouts of more skinfit® athletes you can do that by joining our new facebook page.

Lesley Paterson gets 6th at 70.3 Worlds!!!!

2010-11-16T06:38:00.000-08:00

Lesley was sick heading into this race, just finishing a round of antibiotics, but she still put together a solid race and placed 6th in the world! This was her first time racing this event so you will no doubt see her improve and compete for the world title in the coming years.
Congratulations Lesley! All of your hardwork is paying off. Keep it up and we will see you in 2011.

Skinfit Trisuit wins Kona Gear Count 2010

2010-11-12T06:46:00.000-08:00

Every year, volunteers are busy counting bikes, shoes, apparel, wheels, etc to be able to publish the prestigious Kona Gear Count. This year, Skinfit won the one-piece suit category and placed among the top three brands in Tops and Bottoms as well. An astonishing feat considering that most competitors are from North America where Skinfit does not yet have as strong of a presence as it does in the European markets. Skinfit is by far the most popular European brand and can compete head to head with the big names in the sport.

Skinfit has been manufacturing high-end Triathlon suits for 15 years and takes pride in its newest invention the Skinfit Tri Suit Plasma. The suit is incredibly fast in the water and offers an unusual high level of comfort during the other legs of the race as well. Our all-white tri gear was also very popular among athletes in Kona.

The results were published by www.lavamagazine.com and can be found here.

'Custom' includes any suits that could not be clearly assigned to any brand (for example due to excessive logos printed on the suits).

Skinfit would like to thank all its loyal customers for such a strong showing in Kona. We live Skinfit.

Kona race report from Skinfit athlete Adam Zucco

2010-10-19T09:45:00.000-07:00

Race reports are something I do not do too often at least not on a public form. I do think it is important to reflect and think about pros and cons, but usually have a hard time thinking that anyone wants to know what TV shows I was watching the night before. HA HA.

This year Hawaii went very well for me, I have received several requests of “what happened?” So here it goes, without the local broadcasting included.

The day before the race at Hawaii is always the same. You are assigned a time to check in your bike. The volunteers are amazing and you receive a personal escort to the transition area with detailed instructions with how to do the entire process. As you get to transition you are walked through a coral, much like race horses where reporters write down everything about you and your bike and equipment. It is a bit surreal and the first time you realize the stage on which we are all about to perform. It is a very cool experience.

Beyond that, I do everything the same for every race I do the day before and morning of the race. This was no different. Pasta or something similar, protein, light veggies if any, simple, consistent, usually effective.

The Race.

Morning of the race I woke up, had my breakfast and caught a ride from Yuri and Lindsay down to the start line. The numbering process was nothing less then professional and efficient and I was through it quickly. Got my bike situated, realized that I had left my Garmin on in my bag the entire night before and was just hoping it had enough juice to get me through the ride. Nothing I could do about that now I thought.

I went and hung out with some friends Heather and Keith, then Danny. Keith and Joe (two of the best friends a guy could have) volunteered to help in transition and were there to take my items in the am, the pump I had, etc. Talk about eliminating a lot of pre race stress knowing those guys have you back! Heather had a toe injury I helped her navigate. She and I found an awesome fix and it was a nice distraction to have anyway.

I found Danny at the swim start. We discussed heading down to the water when the pros started at 6:30 and to tread out to the deep water start soon after to get our spot. I had warned him this was in my opinion the worst part of the race. This swim start is SO BRUTAL with contact. The area is tight, the athletes are all fit, and everyone thinks they are going to win in the first 10 min so they are willing to fight hard for position. It is the most contact I suffer in a swim every year, and that is BEFORE the start!

This year was no different. As Dan and I fought to keep our front line positions and tried to stay back from the paddle boarders trying to hold us back it was so intense. Then BOOM, we were off! I was POUNDED. I was eventually relegated to an inside lane which honestly was a relief. I was trying so hard to not swim close enough to someone’s elbow to catch one in the face. When I got to clear water it was so nice to just have that that I was reluctant to fight back into the pack. I could tell I had missed the first group selection about 600 into the swim. I saw a gap of clear water between my group and the front group, told myself to relax; it is a long day and just follow the fastest feet I could. Honestly I thought I was in sub 55 shape. To see the 58 swim was disappointing (I didn’t know it at the time) but could tell on the bike right away it was just average. I told myself Ironman for me is not about the swim, it never has been to just relax and let the day come. I also reminded myself my Ironman training partner Scott Iott went over an hour here the year before and still broke 9:30, a time I could only dream of.

Transitions

In Ironman I transition slowly. In years past this has been a tactical decision to calm myself down, get ready for the next segment, then go. This year I went much faster, it was one of my pre race goals. However I was still about 2-3 min total time slower then the guys in my AG I raced against. I need to get faster here still. Not much else to say about this transition.

The Bike

My plan for myself and my athletes was to use the power meter, but to also use speed. I have tried it in training several times with my athletes as well as myself. It had worked perfectly. I told everyone who asked I felt I could ride 4:50- 5:10 pretty comfortably depending on conditions.

Keeping an eye on my power I also used 15 min increments to check to see if I was averaging 22.5 mph or more. If I was, and could do so letting my power drop, I decided I would. I had speeds in mind that I felt if I could do with very little effort, I would take the speed with the rest instead of trying to maintain a certain power and also a faster speed.

Going out the first 40 miles guys were passing me pretty good. I was passed by like 10-20 guys in total. I was going well over 27mph pushing like 140 watts and those guys felt the easy effort and decided to ride to their fitness instead of goal time. It is an interesting debate which I can get into later, another post perhaps. My philosophy on this day though was if this island was going to give me any gifts, I was going to take them. So if I could easily go 27 mph hour, I took it.

At mile 40 you make a turn up to Hawi which is like an 18 mile climb. I remember thinking “I’m almost half way into this and feel so fresh still, I am going to make a move here and see if I can crack a few guys.” It worked. It was windy, hot there, and hardest part of the course. I had a smile from ear to ear! I was LOVING it. I felt so good and strong and didn’t think about racing, more just how well I had ridden that summer at races and camps, and just had fun with the 18 miles like I would in training. I passed heaps of guys going up that hill that were starting to realize they had gone too fast.

When I got to special needs I stood down to get my stuff. This year it was too windy to risk the ride and mess with bag option. It took me a min, but I got situated then was off again. There is a 10 min or so descent which is more like a false flat (little steeper) but you get some tailwind and it is so motivating to see athletes coming up the hill at you. I was JAMMING going downhill, but again, didn’t push. 33mph without pedaling!? Sure, I’ll take that! It took me 18 miles to catch a couple guys who skipped special needs because I was not pushing too hard here.

When we got to the bottom I saw Tim who I have never been by at Ironman and we exchanged good lucks and talked about the wind heading back. I told him I was holding back till now, and was absolutely ready for this. At that point someone pointed at us and informed us we were 24th, and 25th amateur overall. OK that was SO COOL! I was at the WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS holding back in the top 25 70 miles into the race. This was the only time I started to focus on things outside of my control. I wanted to be top 20, so dialed it up a bit. When I was into the top 20, I wanted top 15. When I got to 15, I wanted top 10! I had to have a conversation with myself to let that go, it was never the pre race plan, and it didn’t matter. No sooner did I have that conversation, my garmin computer mount broke off!

So here I am, 40 miles to go, holding my compute in my hand. SHIT. I didn’t feel I “needed” it except to keep me in check, but I wanted the file from the race. If I held it, I could do bottle exchanges, If I tucked it into my shorts I may not get the file… OK this garmin and I were not getting a long this day. I remembered I had a zip lock in my pocket! I put the garmin in the bag, then poked a hole in it and stuck my aero bar extension through it flipping the garmin up and over my crossbar. Problem – SOLVED (at 24-26 mph!) Rolling again.

When I was in the last mile of the bike I remember thinking to myself that I could ride like this another couple hours. I felt pretty good. Maybe too good, should have gone faster?? I just knew I wanted to run the marathon.

Off the bike 16th OVERALL AMATEUR! 4th in age group.

Transition 2

OK, sorry Jim, I had to take a leak so I did. And yes it cost me a few spots.

What also cost me some time was wrestling on the plastic glove I promised I would wear. Whatever, need to get a bit quicker here. Will do so.

Run

I started the run with my garmin on, but no settings turned on. Traditionally I would see mile splits, etc. I don’t want that this time. I wanted to run on feel, occasionally checking in on myself and pace. First mile was sub 6 min, maybe too fast, but SOO easy. I told myself to not judge it and just keep the pace very easy, and not to panic when the paces became realistic. I would check in with 5 mile splits on the watch. My first 10 miles were so consistent. I felt great.

I saw my friends and then eventually athletes I coach on the course starting as I was coming back from the first 9 mile out and back. I definitely used them as motivation and inspiration. I wanted to have good form and send the message all was good each time I saw them. A few I high five’d so hard I thought I broke my hand. I couldn’t help it, I was feeling awesome.

Mile 10 is Palani. This is a long steep uphill I have always walked. I wanted to run it this year and I did. This was the first time I felt really hot and out of breath. Over half way up is an aide station I decided to walk, drink, and recover a second, then run again.

Doing the 5 mile splits was awesome because it helps circumvent the obvious mile stones such as half way, etc. When I went through mile 13 for example it occurred to me I was half way and might want to check my time. 1:32! Holy shit, I have had 70.3 at that pace.

To be honest I started to get a little teary. Over 10 years I have chased this feeling at Ironman, today was shaping up to be my day! Holy crap! I immediately checked myself and thought I have a LONG way to go. Focus on form. Lindsay was out cheering for me which was cool. I told her I felt good and was going well. While talking to her I was running through the women’s pro field which is still surreal.

Mile 16 you turn into the Energy lab which is a 4 mile out and back. My plan was to capitalize on the downhill momentum to drive pace down. I had been looking at my watch pace a lot more in the last few miles willing the next 5 mile interval to be over. I could tell I was starting to fade a bit. When I turned on the downhill and my pace remained at about 7:20 I knew I was starting to see chips in the armor. I told myself I was running into wind, but I still knew the pace should be faster for the effort. Damn…

Ok I go to the energy lab mile 17 and 18 were dark miles for me. I saw guys closing on me I had never beaten before in my life and my legs were getting pretty tired. Running up and out was hard. There is no other way to put this. The love affair with the day was about over and I started to do the “What if I run walk” talk with myself. So I stopped and walked for the first time. I had no idea what my total time on the day was. I just knew my marathon split was going well and that if I struggled through the last 9 miles I still had a shot to break 10 hours, something I had not done yet.

I walked 1 min, told myself to stop feeling sorry for myself, got to the top where there was an aide station. Walked through that saw Lindsay and told her it’s make or break time. You don’t bring your family and wife to battle and I had to go to war with the last 6 -7 miles of this course. I told her to please go wait for me at the finish line. She understood and was off.

For the first time in all my long distance life I recovered! Lotus and Trev were out cheering me on from time to time, but O rand 4-5 of those mile at a sub 7:25 pace. With 2 miles left I asked Trev if I had a shot to break 9:45. He laughed and said if I run 8’s I was going 9:18! OMG!!! That was all the motivation I needed for the last 2 miles. I wanted 9:15.

I go to the finish line and couldn’t believe it. I don’t know how else to say it. So many times I thought about how emotional I would be if I could ever go 9:30. I was getting teary running down Alii, the crowd was awesome. I slapped hands with every little kid that wanted to and just soaked it in.

8th 35-39 AG (12 min off the win)

32nd overall Amateur

85th overall!!!!!!

Recap

What changed? Nutrition was a big one in the race and daily living. Training, well kind of, I always train hard. Mental – ABSOLUTELY! This combined with nutrition which needed to be there for me to change my mental game I think were the two largest. Jim and I talked the a couple days before and after. He said for the first time he felt I was “ready”. I no longer seemed to fear failure. Once you make that leap, you can accomplish awesome things. I didn’t. I knew I could blow up. I also knew that I had done everything I could to be ready for this race and needed to just go do it. I didn’t care what my doubters thought. I had confidence in my ability no matter what the outcome was that day. Of course I am happier that I went 9:16, but honestly would have been proud of myself if I went 12 hours. I did everything I could have done this year. I will have bad races for sure in the future, and I hope to have great ones again, but either way I’m going to just do the best I can.

A few images from Kona

2010-10-19T08:48:00.000-07:00

--Adam Zucco on is way to a 1 hr PR...9:16!

--Clayton Treska racing to support breast cancer...awesome job!

--Yvonne Van Vlerken on her way to the pro podium!

Get our NEW Plasma suit for Kona and 70.3 World Champs...fast and legal!

2010-10-01T11:06:00.000-07:00

Yvonne Van Vlerken wins Ironman 70.3 Germany and European Championships

2010-08-16T10:08:00.001-07:00

Skinfit athlete Yvonne Van Vlerken became the first European Champion over the 70.3 distance in Wiesbaden (Germany). As usual, Yvonne was chasing after some athletes after the swim. Rachel Joyce was first out of the water and Nicole Hofer dominated on the bike. The Swiss athlete came off the bike about 5 minutes ahead of Desiree Ficker (USA) and Van Vlerken. The two athletes made up some ground on the leading women. After 17km of the run course, Ficker and Van Vlerken caught Nicole Hofer. Ficker is known for her running prowess; hence, the last kilometers guaranteed an interesting battle between Van Vlerken and Ficker. The dutch skinfit athlete proved to have more reserves and came out on top with a new course record of 4:41:52, 23 seconds ahead of Ficker.

On the men's side, local favortie and reigning World Champion Michael Raelert won with a time of 4:03:47.

Skinfit congratulates all its athletes and especially Yvonne for her European Championship title and an outstanding race.

Yvonne Van Vlerken wins silver at ITU Long Distance Championships

2010-08-05T08:19:00.000-07:00

Skinfit athlete Yvonne Van Vlerken finished second behind CarolineSteffen from Switzerland this past weekend. Yvonne had to make up a deficit of 6 minutes after the swim portion of the race. On the hilly bike course, Yvonne was not quite able to close the gap to the leaders Steffen and Berasategui (ESP). „The fyling blonde dutch girl“ was able to run down the Spanish athlete to finish second with the fastest run split of the day.

Congrats go out to Yvonne and all other Skinfit athletes that raced over the weekend!

Skinfit travels in the U.S.

2010-07-22T08:25:00.000-07:00

Skinfit USA has been all over the state of California lately. We have attended various races and met with new teams. It has been a successful few weeks and in another week we will be back in Northern California for three more events....splash and dash in Cupertino and the Santa Cruz sprint and olympic triathlons.

Then we are off to Chicago for a week of networking and the Chicago Triathlon. We are increasing our efforts in the Chicago area so keep an eye out for us!

Also, plans are being made for a trip to Kona! We are looking forward to being on the big island for the most important triathlon in the world. We will keep you posted as these plan develop!

So, you can expect to see Skinfit USA out at the races. Stop by, say hi, and checkout our gear! Thanks for all of your support as we build this brand in the states.

Nico Lebrun wins Xterra Mountain Champs!

2010-07-21T12:28:00.001-07:00

Congrats on another win Nico! Keep up the good work!

Skinfit athlete, Nico Lebrun wins Xterra France Champs!

2010-07-15T08:18:00.000-07:00


	Skinfit athlete Nico Lebrun confirmed yet again that he is in top shape this season. He took the win on a very selective course in Xonrupt de Longemer, France. Extreme temperatures and a hilly course made life hard for all athletes. Nico won the race with a time of 2:52:39 (1.5km swim / 34km bike / 10km run). The bike course included 1430meters of climbing and the run an additional 320meters. Great job Nico!!!

Lesley Paterson runs away from everyone to take the WIN!

2010-06-28T16:40:00.000-07:00

Skinfit athlete, Lesley Paterson, took the win Sunday at the San Diego international Triathlon! Nice job Lesley...sweet new plasma suit!

Skinfit is a PROUD supporter of Tri Juniors!

2010-06-26T12:44:00.000-07:00

Jim Vance, elite level coach and professional triathlete, has started Tri Juniors (based in San Diego) in an effort to bring younger athletes into the sport of triathlon. This is a GREAT program and Skinfit is proud to support the development of youth athletes!

Living the Skinfit lifestyle....The U.S. needs one of these!

2010-06-03T14:42:00.000-07:00

Yvonne Van Vlerken wins Austria 70.3!

2010-06-02T07:23:00.000-07:00

"Austrian Pro Eva Dollinger led the women out of the water with Merje Kiviranta and Heike Funk not far behind. Most of the contenders were hovering around 2.5 - 3 minutes behind after the swim, but Swiss cycling phenom Karin Thürig had lost more than 7 minutes to Dollinger and more than 4.5 minutes to Van Vlerken and Csomor.

Quite a bit changed during the bike, and Van Vlerken pushed hard for the lead. Thürig though came flying through from behind and her 2:18:34 bike split was almost 9 minutes faster than the times ridden by Van Vlerken and Csomor. Defending champion Sandra Wallenhorst overcame a slower swim and managed to put herself into 4th position by the time she reached the second transition.

Thürig started the run with a 2 minute lead over Van Vlerken and Csomor, but the 2 pursuers were clearly running faster. Csomor and Van Vlerken cut the lead into half by the 6k mark and a few miles later pushed past the tall Swiss pro. Van Vlerken got away from Csomor late in the run but Csomor clawed her way back to the front and in the end the 2 women were forced to sprint for the title. Van Vlerken edged out Csomor by 0.2 seconds to take the title in course record time. Thürig held on for the final podium spot."

Congrats Yvonne....what a great way to start the season!!!!

Xterra West Championships

2010-04-27T13:30:00.000-07:00

Skinfit was out in droves at the Xterra West Championships this past weekend in Las Vegas. The desert was hot and made the tough course that much tougher. Pros and amateurs rocked Skinfit race suits on their way to some very solid results. On the pro side, Nico Lebrun placed 4th, Trevor Glavin placed 8th, and Lesley Paterson placed 3rd for the women. A host of amateur athletes earned their slots to the World Championships in Maui and earned valuable points toward a National title.
Congratulations to all Skinfit athletes that competed. It is great to see the Skinfit USA family growing!!

Skinfit athlete, Lesley Paterson, gets 2nd at 70.3 California!

2010-04-01T07:04:00.000-07:00

Skinfit athlete, Lesley Paterson, had an amazing race this past weekend at 70.3 California in Oceanside! She placed 2nd overall female and posted one of the fastest run splits of the day (Yes, including the men!). Way to go Les!!!

Lesley was 2nd at the Xterra World Championships last year and in 2010 she will be focusing on both 70.3 and Xterra. We can't wait to see her dominate the ranks of both disciplines as the year progresses!

Here is her race report...

"So, I decided this year that I would have a more calculated bash at the 70.3 distance. And I guess it’s paid off so far…

You know I really wasn’t nervous about this race going into it, even although everyone else was trying to put pressure on me. I’ve had a great winter of training with my awesome coach Vince Fichera and I picked up a great new sponsor for my bikes – Jamis Bicycles – so I was ready to rumble.

Surprisingly the water wasn’t too cold (for a change), and before I new it, we were off! The goggles fogged up immediately (never try a new pair out of the box on race day!), so I weaved in and out and ended up a little bit further down the pack than I had anticipated.

I jammed onto the bike, a little nervous that this was only my 4th time ever on this bike, and indeed my 4th time ever on a proper TT bike. Was it going to be my bum, my back or my hamstrings that would go first??!!

Neither actually! The bike was amazing and I gradually picked off a load of chicks to come in only 5 mins down on the leaders. All the hard work this winter was paying off!

I knew my running was going well so I stormed out of transition, ready to plow through the field.

I must admit, it was an amazing feeling with the crowds of San Diego cheering me on. A ton my own athletes were racing and then most of my training buddies were out to give me a shout so this kept me going through the tough times. Passing through the 3 mile mark at 17.15, I new I had a chance to get close to the top.

I picked them off until I got into 2nd place. At one point I was closing the gap on Mirinda but she is one strong mama so there was no catching her!

All in all, a wonderful experience, a home crowd, and a great way to start the season.

Thanks to hubby for being my main support of the day and again, thanks to all my peeps for being there to cheer me on. You all made it a special day!"

2010 SKINFIT TRAINING CAMP – SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA

2010-03-30T19:55:00.000-07:00

Our annual Skinfit Training Camp was a huge success! We had over 20 athletes, logged over 20 hours of training in some of the most beautiful countryside in the world, and learned a lot about how to become a faster triathlete from our coaches.

We would like to thank all of the attendees for joining us and we hope to see you again in 2011! Without you these camps obviously wouldn’t happen!

Also, a huge thank you goes out to our coaches, Asheley Frogner and Reto Waeffler. Both brought a tremendous amount of energy and passion to the daily routine. Asheley was a figurehead on the pool deck everyday and put in long hours analyzing swim videos so that every camper left with a specific plan to improve their swim stroke. She also accompanied all of us on our rides providing insight into what has made her such a well-rounded triathlete. Her nutritional talk was also a big hit…it was great to hear how she uses Powerbar products in both training and racing. Reto brought a wealth of knowledge to the table with his years of experience racing on the World Cup circuit. Having an athlete of his caliber out there everyday for all of the workouts was truly priceless, especially his guidance during our runs.

Our sponsors also provide a great deal and make the camp possible. A big thank you goes out to Skinfit, Rudy Project, Xterra Wetsuits, Powerbar, and K-man Cyclery. Keith at K-man did so much for us…building/repairing bikes, providing “sag” support, which brought us plenty of drinks, powerbars, and other goodies.

In summary, thank you to all campers, coaches and sponsors. Without you this camp could never happen. See you in 2011!

Racing and upcoming events...

2010-03-24T10:02:00.000-07:00

--The Skinfit crew at the San Diego Tri Club race

Races have started up and we have a full slate of events to attend this year. Take a look at the schedule for the next couple months and if you happen to be at one of these events stop by and say hi!

-Black Butte Triathlon - April 10th-11th
-L.A. Tri Series #1 - April 18th
-Wildflower - May 1st-2nd
-L.A. Tri Series #2 - May 16th

The Skinfit Crew!

2010-02-27T12:15:00.001-08:00

Skinfit racing!!!

2010-02-16T08:17:00.000-08:00

This weekend a good group of athletes raced at the monthly Tri Club of San Diego duathlon. It was a tough course and good fun! Skinfit was in full-effect. Two of the top three, which includes the winner, rocked Skinfit kits and there were a bunch of other Skinfit enthusiasts out there living the Skinfit lifestyle.

2010 is going to be a great year for Skinfit...come join the family!

Skinfit USA supports TriJuniors

2010-02-04T08:05:00.000-08:00

Skinfit USA is a very proud supporter of TriJuniors! You can view the TriJuniors website here. From the very beginning, we at Skinfit USA wanted to support youth athletics and this program started by Jim Vance is a perfect match.

What is TriJuniors?

TriJuniors is committed to promoting and developing the sport of triathlon among high school age youth, in a team atmosphere, from beginner to elite ability levels, in San Diego County.

Athletes in the TriJuniors program will build skills and learn goal setting and pursuing goals. With hard work and fun, young triathletes will build a healthy lifestyle from their experiences in this positive environment for personal growth both in the sport, and in life.

TriJuniors will also support certain athletes displaying a desire and potential ability to compete at the highest level of the sport for their age, with a more focused and determined training regimen and development protocol toward ITU draft-legal triathlon.

A look into Skinfit Team Building in Europe....

2010-01-19T10:17:00.000-08:00

Product Highlight--Vento line

2010-01-06T07:54:00.001-08:00

We are featuring our Vento line in this blog post. The temps have dropped and it is time to layer up...nothing beats our Vento tops and bottoms when you need to stay warm and block the wind!

Why is Vento so functional?

SKINFIT VENTO - ULTRA-LIGHTWEIGHT PROTECTION FROM WIND AND ADVERSE WEATHER.
Skinfit Vento combines full freedom of movement with protection against wind and adverse weather. Skinfit Vento products are manufactured from a very thin, elastic woven fabric made of Tactel. A special Teflon coating protects from the rain, while at the same time allowing humidity from perspiration to evaporate almost unhindered. This ensures that the garments are comfortable to wear even during high-performance activities. The elasticity of the fabric allows even extreme movements without constriction. Other advantages of the Vento series include its low weight and very small packing volume. The garments dry extremely fast due to the fabric's low weight and the Tactel micro used.

-Wind-resistant and water-repellent
-Breathable
-Ultra-lightweight
-Extremely fast-drying
-Elastic
-Teflon coating
-Small packing volume

SHOP THE VENTO LINE NOW BY CLICKING HERE!

All-white tri kits in Kona

2009-12-16T09:10:00.001-08:00

A first-hand look at our white tri kits being put to the test in Kona this year...they look great on these athletes! You will be hard pressed to find a more comfortable and functional white tri kit! Plus, we have a few different options for tops and even a one-piece.

Shop white triathlon gear now!

Product highlight

2009-12-15T09:17:00.000-08:00

Winter is here and it is time to layer up! Skinfit started 15 years ago with the Klima baselayer and to this day it is the most functional baselayer available.

Our collection of sports underwear is knitted with the functional microfine "Isofil" fiber. This fiber absorbs humidity from the body and quickly distributes it over a large surface (with a short-sleeve shirt, for example, over 32 square meters). Thus, the perspiration evaporates quickly or is transferred to the next clothing layer. The result: in spite of exertion, you feel dry. In the cold, on the other hand, Skinfit Klima has a warming effect due to the large amount of air captured in the fiber. The effect is similar to that of thermostatic control: When you are overheated, Skinfit Klima helps your body stay cool. In cold temperatures the garments provide protection with their extraordinary insulation properties.

Klima features:

Moisture wicking and evaporation
Breathable
Good insulating properties (for optimum microclimate)
Easy care (wash at 95 C even for colored garments)
Quick drying
Odor resistant

available in S/S, L/S, and Sleeveless

SHOP KLIMA BASELAYERS NOW!!

Yvonne Van Vlerken wins IM Cozumel!

2009-11-30T08:37:00.000-08:00

Our very own Skinfit athlete, Yvonne Van Vlerken won IM Cozumel in stunning fashion yesterday! She CRUSHED the field! Congrats Yvonne...way to rock Skinfit on your way to your first IM win!

Checkout this article....

Skinfit makes the perfect Christmas gift!

2009-11-24T08:23:00.000-08:00

Don't forget to place your Skinfit HOLIDAY orders! I know Thanksgiving comes first but keep us in mind for Christmas! Our winter gear and baselayers make perfect gifts!!!
Email orders to skinfit.usa@skinfit.eu or just go on the web and place your order (www.skinfit.eu, USA tab).

Thanks and keep living the Skinfit Lifestyle!

Lesley Paterson

2009-11-22T08:15:00.000-08:00

Lesley Paterson will be racing in Skinfit in 2010! We are excited to have her racing in our gear. It is a perfect match as she loves our products and is a source of inspiration for athletes around the world.
Keep up the good work Lesley!

Skinfit storms NY City

2009-11-04T14:13:00.000-08:00

Congrats to the Skinfit racing team for conquering one of the premier marathons in the world!

Skinfit on the podium at Xterra Worlds!

2009-10-26T07:42:00.000-07:00

Skinfit was well represented yesterday in Maui at the Xterra World Championships with Nico Lebrun taking second, Lesley Paterson taking second, and Christine Jeffrey taking 9th! I would say it was a successful day for our Skinfit athletes!
A host of other amateur athletes were wearing Skinfit gear too so big props to them for conquering a very tough course!
Keep living the Skinfit lifestyle.

Some sweet shots from a meeting in Austria

2009-10-22T07:38:00.000-07:00

Tell me this isn't a company you want to support and be a part of?!! Working high in the mountains of Austria...we call it living the Skinfit lifestyle! Come join the "family!"

Kona

2009-10-13T08:42:00.000-07:00

--Pro, Brian Lavelle, all smiles in an all-white Skinfit kit!

Kona was a big day (week) for Skinfit. Our brand was represented by athletes from around the world. At kona this year, it was particularly evident that Skinfit is truly a global brand and the decision to expand to the states is a smart one.
We (as in those that operate the company)have know for a long time that Skinfit is the premier sports apparel brand because of its superior functionality and comfort but to see so many other people supporting the brand at the biggest triathlon event in the world was both impressive and inspiring.

--Matt Hoover, season 2 Biggest Loser winner, rocked Skinfit all day! He loves our gear!

We are still in the beginning stages here in the U.S. but everyday we are growing and finding ways to get this incredible brand into the hands of outdoor enthusiasts. In fact, our biggest project right now is getting our NEW website up and running. We are so excited about it...it is going to be a great site designed by Sarah Hudson at HuddyDesign. It will be user friendly and really showcase everything we have to offer.

So, congrats to all the Skinfit athletes that raced in Kona. We are proud of all of you...keep living the Skinfit lifestyle!

Kona special!!!

2009-10-06T14:28:00.000-07:00

Skinfit Kona special--to all of our loyal facebook fans and blog readers you can get a 20% discount on a one-time order...just email your order to skinfit.usa@skinfit.eu, we will apply the discount, and ship out your gear immediately. This offer only runs from today until the time the gun goes off in Kona so be sure to take advantage of this deal!!! In your email tells us how you heard about the 20% discount...facebook or blog?

Keep living the Skinfit lifestyle!

Kona is upon us

2009-10-04T09:27:00.000-07:00

Kona is next weekend and there is no shortage of Skinfit out there on the Queen K.
Keep an eye out for all those living the Skinfit lifestyle, especially Yvonne Van Vlerken who got second last year in the womens field.
Skinfit has become a global brand with expansion into the U.S. and we are excited to see all the pictures that come from this years World Championships...nor doubt Skinfit will be in full-effect!
To all of our athletes, have fun out there and tear it up!

Skinfit dominates podium at Xterra Nationals

2009-09-27T08:44:00.000-07:00

Nico Lebrun won the men's race by running down 3-time world champ Conrad Stoltz, Lesley Paterson put together a solid performance to take 3rd, and Christine Jeffrey finished 9th and secured a top 5 in the overall points series. Congrats to all of our Skinfit athletes...keep rocking it!
Next up is the World Championships in Maui and we know these three are going to tear it up!

Brian Lavelle qualifies for Kona!

2009-09-06T15:26:00.000-07:00

Skinfit athlete, Brian Lavelle, qualified for Kona at IM Canada last weekend! He went 8:59 with a 48:38 min swim, 4:45:46 bike and 3:20:48 run. Congrats Brian! Can't wait to see you rock it in Kona! The white kit looks good!

Get your white triathlon gear for Kona!

2009-08-31T06:32:00.000-07:00

Our white triathlon wear has been flying out the door. This means only one thing...Kona is right around the corner! We just got more white tri shorts, white tri tops and white trisuits.
Make sure to get your Kona orders in soon!

-white tri aero zip top

-white tri shorts...so comfortable!

-white trisuit

-white tri aero top without zip

-white top with full-zip and pockets in back

2009-08-18T18:24:00.000-07:00

We are happy to report that Skinfit USA is taking off. We are building our "family" everyday and we are really excited about it! Recently, we were at the Santa Cruz Sprint Tri and the Splash-and-Dash in Cupertino. Both were great events and we look forward to doing them again next year.

--The final Splash-and-Dash event about to start

Thanks for all of your support! Keep living the Skinfit lifestyle! If you want a catalog send us an email at skinfit.usa@skinfit.eu

Skinfit USA Racing Team

2009-07-27T10:09:00.000-07:00

The Skinfit USA Racing Team has been growing over the past 6 months. It has been a fun project for us and we are excited to see it evolve. We started to build the team up in Northern California and we have recently started to grow the team down in Southern California (San Diego specifically).
Our goal in creating the team is to get like-minded, fun, and active people together that love Skinfit and are willing to help us spread the Skinfit love. Team members obviously get great deals on Skinfit products and have opportunities to secure some big discounts on other products like Xterra wetsuits and Rudy Project helmets and sunglasses. Most importantly though, we want a core group of athletes that have a true passion for the outdoors and love life, which is at the core of living the Skinfit lifestyle.
So, thanks to all of our current team members...we love having you in the family and appreciate all that you do to help us. Our team will continue to grow so let us know if you would like to be a part of our adventures! You can email us at skinfit.usa@skinfit.eu

Have fun out there!

Splash and Dash #2

2009-07-24T17:12:00.001-07:00

Skinfit was everywhere at the second splash and dash race in Cupertino. Representing Skinfit was the Skinfit USA Racing Team, Team Ascent, TRIbe, SVTC, Stanford Tri Team and many more northern California athletes. The athletes sported trishorts, speedsuits, aeroshirts, trisuits, tri tops, aero plus jackets, and fleece jackets. As the title sponsor for the event we provided gift certificates and aero shirts as awards for age group winners.
A great event with great people...don't miss the third and final splash and dash event August 13th!

Nico Lebrun wins again

2009-07-20T08:36:00.000-07:00

Nico Lebrun won again in Beaver creek this weekend! He took the last two stops on the Xterra Cup Curcuit. This ranks him high in the overall series...we will see what happens at nationals.
Great job Nico...keep it up and keep living the Skinfit lifestyle!

Nico Lebrun won Xterra Northeast Cup

2009-07-13T06:55:00.000-07:00

Skinfit athlete, Nico Lebrun, just won the Xterra Northeast Cup! This moves him into 3rd overall in the series standing.

Good job Nico...keep it up!

FYI--he wore our green mamba speedsuit

SLO crit

2009-07-10T07:50:00.001-07:00

Last weekend we were in San Luis Obispo for the central coast cycling classic. It is such a cool event...the crit runs the streets of downtown SLO and there are tons of people. It proved to be a great networking event...we saw a ton of friends and old faces. If you can make it up to this event next year I highly recommend it.

Yvonne Van Vlerken

2009-07-07T18:43:00.000-07:00

Skinfit athlete,Yvonne Van Vlerken, just got 2nd at the Ironman European Championships in Germany!
She sported our white speedsuit.
Keep it up Yvonne!

Christine Jeffrey

2009-07-02T12:36:00.001-07:00

A great shot of our very own Skinfit athlete, Christine Jeffrey, before the start of the last Xterra Cup race in Arkansas. Once again, CJ stood on the pro podium in 5th and is solidly ranked 4th overall in the series!
Congrats CJ...keep it up!

Yvonne Van Vlerken Donates World Record Helmet To Challenged Athletes Foundation

2009-07-02T08:59:00.000-07:00

Yvonne Van Vlerken’s world record helmet from the 2008 Quelle Challenge Roth will be auctioned in a special package including a brand new TT-helmet “WINGSPAN” by Rudy Project and a signed Headsweats Yvonne van Vlerken- Signature Running-Cap “The flying blonde Dutch girl”.

The auction starts July 2 and ends on July 11.

Nice to see our Skinfit athletes giving back to the community...thanks Yvonne!

Professional triathlete, Brian Lavelle, rocking Skinfit in Nor Cal!

2009-07-01T09:18:00.000-07:00

Splash-and-Dash and San Jose International

2009-06-24T12:11:00.001-07:00

On the local front, the first event of the Skinfit Splash-and-Dash Series up in Northern California was a huge success. Athletes knocked out a 1500 meter swim and a 5k run. Skinfit was in FULL-EFFECT that night and we can't thank everyone enough for their support at this event!

Last weekend was the San Jose Triathlon/Pro-Challenge. Again, the Skinfit Racing Team and Team Ascent showed up big time and posted some solid results.

-Look at that blue and white Skinfit kit!

-Tri short and aero zip top

--Tri shorts and red aero tri top

In the Pro-Challenge, Brian Lavelle rocked the new Skinfit Plasma Suit for the swim/run/swim/run portion of the race.

The past couple weeks of racing have brought great exposure to Skinfit here in the states and abroad. We are proud of all of our athletes and look forward to continued success this summer. Keep up the good work everyone and keep living the Skinfit lifestyle!

Victor Plata and Nicole Klingler make the podium

2009-06-23T08:07:00.000-07:00

The past couple weeks of racing have been dominated by solid performances from Skinfit athletes from around the world.
At Escape from Alcatraz, Skinfit athlete Victor Plata used a speedy run to crack the top 5 and stand on the pro podium...congrats Victor! Also racing well at Alcatraz was the Stanford Triathlon Team, Team Ascent, and our very own Skinfit Racing Team.
At Ironman Japan, Nicole Klingler crossed the line in 9:52:52 to take her first victory, as well as the first Ironman victory for an athlete from the country of Liechtenstein.

Skinfit splash and dash race series

2009-06-11T14:20:00.000-07:00

Skinfit is the main sponsor for the splash and dash series in Cupertino, California (Northern CA). We are excited to partner with Andrew Ferguson, the race director!
There will be three races this summer. They will take place June 11th, July 9th, and August 13th and the gun will go off at 6pm. It is the perfect mid-week workout...1500 meter swim followed by a 5k run. Skinfit will be providing some killer prizes so sign up and come on out for a showdown!

The first race is tonight and we will have a race report with pictures in the next day or so. Stay tuned!

Another Skinfit podium

2009-06-08T17:26:00.000-07:00

Skinfit athlete, Christine Jeffrey, got 3rd at the forth stop on the Xterra Cup Circuit. She is killing it this year...she has been on the pro podium at every Xterra race she has entered! Keep up the good work Christine!

Bert Jammaer wins Lanzarote and Lesley Paterson is 2nd in Alabama

2009-05-26T09:57:00.000-07:00

Skinfit athletes made a serious statement this weekend with a win at Ironman Lanzarote and a 2nd place at the Xterra Southeast Cup.

Bert Jammaer won Ironman Lanzarote for the second year in a row and he did so in a blue Skinfit speedsuit! Read the race report by clicking here....

Also, Xterra pro and Skinfit athlete Lesley Paterson placed 2nd in Alabama at the Xterra Southeast Cup. She sported a red Skinfit speedsuit! Read the race report by clicking here...

It is no surprise to us that some of the best triathletes in the world choose to race in Skinfit! Keep it up Bert and Lesley!

Product highlight: Tri Shorts 5504 and 5501

2009-05-11T08:32:00.000-07:00

Our tri shorts are flying off the shelves for good reason. They are very comfortable, contour to your body, dry quickly, have tan anti-bacterial pad to keep you comfortable on the bike and the run, have a "no-bounce" pocket in the back, and they are very durable. Many of our customers claim the skinfit tri shorts are the most comfortable shorts they have ever worn and well worth the $89!
They come in two styles: The 5504 has a reflective "skinfit" print down the sidepanel and the 5501 maintains a more classic look with a smaller skinfit logo placed on the bottom of the shorts (See images below). The 5504 also comes in all-white for all of you heading to Kona, any other hot races, or if you just want to make a statement!

You can order these shorts through our webshop or by emailing us directly at skinfit.usa@skinfit.eu
The race season is in full-effect so make sure to get your orders in quickly! Have a good week everyone and keep living the Skinfit Lifestyle!

Last weekend....

2009-05-07T15:27:00.000-07:00

Last weekend proved to be quite a success for Skinfit. We were up at Wildflower making sales, meeting people, and generally having a good time bringing our brand to the triathlon community. Plus, we got to support a great cause, Jenny's Light, which is a charity that was created by Becky Lavelle.

--Christine and Lesley, two Skinfit pros, in speedsuits at the Xterra West Cup

On the racing side of things we had two Skinfit athletes podium at the first Xterra Cup race of the series in Las Vegas. Lesley Paterson was 3rd and Christine Jeffrey was 5th...congrats ladies!

--Skinfit represented on the pro podium...look left

A host of other Skinfit loyalists/teams raced up at Wildflower and did very well...team Ascent based up in Los Gatos, Monterey Bay Multisport, and The Stanford Triathlon Team had a great showing for Skinfit.
We can't thank our athletes enough for their support and hard work. We look forward to future events and more stellar results.

Keep living the Skinfit lifestyle!

Skinfit athlete Yvonne Van Vlerken dominates Powerman European Champs!

2009-04-24T15:01:00.000-07:00

She is in a class of her own these days! Here is the link to the article discussing her win.

Team Skinfit in full-effect this weekend (and Monday)...

2009-04-22T13:40:00.000-07:00

Team Skinfit was racing like crazy this weekend up at Sea Otter, at the Boston Marathon, and at collegiate nationals! The short of it is that Skinfit was well represented by James Walsh, Trevor Glavin, Reto Waeffler and the Stanford Triathlon Team. Everyone had solid races and proved that the Skinfit lifestyle is alive and kicking!

Trevor did three races at Sea Otter...the crit, circuit race, and cross-country. The road races were purely training and they proved to be nice and hard, which was what he was looking for. The cross-country race was brutal (38 miles, nearly 3 hrs, and HOT!) He managed 6th place in a tough field. James did the cross-country as well and got 10th. Not bad getting two Skinfit riders in the top 10 at a race as big as Sea Otter. The effects of the hard race are still being felt for sure!!!

Reto knocked out the Boston Marathon. He was on goal pace (2:38) until about mile 21 and had to slow a bit over the final 5 miles but still ran 2:47. Not bad considering it is only his second marathon and he only trained for 12 weeks. Something tells me he will crack 2:40 no problem on the next go =)

The Stanford Triathlon Team was in Texas racing 2009 collegiate nationals. The team placed 9th in the nation! Incredibly, five out of eight athletes that scored in the team competition are in their first triathlon season, which shows a lot of promise for the future. Plus, they all had fun and sported the skinfit aero shirts all weekend from the event, to awards, to the post race grub at Rudy's BBQ!
Here is a link to results.

So, some very solid results over the past few days! There is plenty more racing to come this season so stay tuned.

Keep living the Skinfit lifestyle!

Skinfit USA Racing Team race results....

2009-04-08T09:06:00.000-07:00

Over the past few months we have put together the Skinfit USA racing team and this past weekend was our first big weekend of racing with both the California 70.3 and the March Triathlon Series in San Luis Obispo. As a team we had some great results and we would like to highlight them below...

Skinfit Racing Team members and results:

March Triathlon Series, Olympic Distance

Asheley Frogner, 1st age group 30-34

Oceanside, Ironman 70.3 California

Annie Grella--5th age group 25-29, 5:07:51
Norm Norris--56th age group 40-44, PR and qualified for IM Canada
Garrett Akahoshi--192th age group 35-39
Ryan Iwanaga--136th age group 40-44

We also had Adam Zucco, Trainingbible coach, racing in Skinfit at California 70.3...he won his age group and got a slot to Kona in our blue speedsuit!

Congratulations to all of our team members and all of those that competed! Keep living the Skinfit lifestyle!

Product highlight...Aero running tops

2009-03-24T16:06:00.000-07:00

Looking for the most comfortable and functional running top on the market? Then you HAVE to try our Aero product line!

The Aero product line is a Skinfit classic. We have improved the existing aero fabric with a knitting process that combines two specialized fibers into a dual- sided fabric. The fibers are the latest high-tech innovation in the market. For the inside layer, we use Meryl Skinlife, a fiber that features integrated silver ions, which maintain an optimum natural Ph-balance to prevent bacteria growth, the cause of odor. For the outer layer, we use the fast-drying hollow fiber Meryl Nexten. Skinfit Aero is light and dry even when wet. The fabric is wind-resistant, which makes it an ideal partner for any climate. The ergonomic cut ensures perfect moisture transfer and functionality. Aero products are suited for training and competition. Aero can be worn as the outer layer or, on colder days, as an optimum intermediate layer. We use more expensive and advanced polyblend fibers (as opposed to using 100% polyester) to create a fabric that offers incredible comfort and performance.

Aero features:

-wind-resistant
-extremely elastic
-prevents bacteria growth and thus ensures neutral smell thanks to special fibers with integrated silver ions
-for competition and training
-soft and comfortable

You can order an aero shirt through our webshop (click on "webshop" and you will be linked directly to the aero shirt page) and it will be on your doorstep in a matter of days!

Trifest--Day 2

2009-03-08T07:19:00.000-07:00

Day 2 was a bit slower in terms of foot traffic, which was a bit surprising. Despite fewer people at the expo then expected I did make some good contacts. From a networking perspective Trifest has been great.
Today is the last day and then I am packing up shop and heading back to San Diego.

Trifest--Day 1

2009-03-06T18:40:00.000-08:00

A busy but successful first day at Trifest.
It was hectic getting setup this morning but it all came together by noon in time for the start of the event. Foot traffic was a little light today and that was to be expected. However, we did make some sales and we were well received. It feels so good to finally be attending events and showcasing Skinfit! Tomorrow will be a very busy day and I am excited to see it play out!

First Skinfit event, Jenny's Light 5k

2009-03-02T09:52:00.000-08:00

Yesterday, we had our first Skinfit booth at the Jenny's Light 5k in Los Gatos and it was a success.
We got up early, realized how much we forgot to do, and scrambled for a couple hours to make it all come together. A HUGE learning experience for sure! The event was a success on several fronts. We were there to support Jenny's Light, which is a charity that has been created by Becky Lavelle to improve and save lives by increasing awareness of all perinatal mood disorders including postpartum depression. We sold Jenny's Light shirts, candles, and water bottles bringing in $1,000 for the charity! On the Skinfit front, we sold some product, met a ton of people, and had prime exposure to 400 runners...not a bad first showing!!!!

Despite the rain people showed up to support the charity, which was awesome to see. We feel very lucky to have been included in this event...at Skinfit we are very passionate about giving back to the community so this was a perfect match.
Please visit Jenny's Light to learn more about it and to support the efforts of Becky as she continues to build awareness.
Next weekend is another big weekend....Skinfit will be represented at both the Stanford Treeathlon and Trifest! If you are at either event come say hi!

Skinfit USA is all over the web these days!

2009-02-23T09:28:00.000-08:00

Skinfit USA is pushing to create a strong web presence. You can now follow us on facebook, twitter, on this blog, and on our official website. We have a busy spring and summer planned (we will be at a lot of races...see early season schedule to the left) so we will be keeping the entire country updated on our progress, whereabouts, and the exciting times we are having as we build this European brand here in the states.
We are excited to bring you along on our journey and we know that you will love Skinfit products as much as we do. We live Skinfit and we hope you will too!
Don't be a stranger...keep tabs on us via facebook, twitter, this blog, and our official website.

2009 partnerships

2009-02-18T07:27:00.000-08:00

Skinfit and 53x11 Coffee are partnering up this year. We will have a Skinfit booth at several California events in 2009 and at our booth we will be serving 53x11 Coffee. We are really excited about working with 53x11 and we think it is a partnership that both companies will benefit from. Tell me what endurance sports athlete/spectator doesn't want a great cup of java? A warm cup and the opportunity to checkout Skinfit as we launch U.S. operations...not a bad way to spend your time if you ask us =)
In addition, Matisse & Jack's is also on board with us and we will be providing tasty treats at our booth for all those that stop by. So, we have quite the lineup planned for our scheduled events this year...come by our Skinfit booth, checkout the best sports apparel on the market, and grab some 53x11 coffee and a matisse & Jack's snack. We think you will leave our booth loyal to all three brands!
Our first event is the Jenny's Light 5k in Los Gatos, which is happening March 1st. Then, we are heading to Arizona for Trifest, which takes place March 6th-8th. You can always learn more about our Skinfit plans, happenings, etc. by following this blog regularly.
Have a good day out there and have fun!

We live Skinfit!

Yvonne Van Vlerken took 2nd in Geelong!

2009-02-12T08:10:00.000-08:00

Skinfit athlete Yvonne Van Vlerken just took second place at the Geelong 70.3 race in Australia! She stormed onto the Ironman scene last year, recording the fastest ever female Ironman time (8:45:48!)at Roth and placing 2nd at Kona in her first attempt!
Skinfit USA would like to congratulate Yvonne on her early success and we look forward to seeing her on the podium again in Kona.
Also, Yvonne donated her price money from the race to the "Red Cross Bush-Fire
Appeal" in order to help combat the current devastating wildfires in
Australia. A nice gesture, thanks Yvonne!

Special Edition Aero Shirts!

2009-02-07T08:34:00.000-08:00

Hello everyone!
This week we are highlighting the special edition "Klagenfurt" aero shirts. There was a limited number produced and we are running out so we thought we would give all of you Skinfit lovers and loyalists the chance to get one of these "special edition" shirts before they are all gone!
The shirt is made from the same aero material that athletes around the world have fallen in love with. It is the perfect running shirt...breathable, comfortable, flexible and fast drying. The difference with the "Klagenfurt" shirts is the artistic design. Pictured, is an action shot of an ITU athlete exiting the water. It is a very cool looking shirt and only a handful of people in the world have one. So, if you want one of these email us at skinfit.usa@skinfit.eu and we will ship it out to you asap! Just a heads up, by the end of the month these shirt will be out of stock.

Enjoy the outdoors everyone and live Skinfit!

Featured product: Klima baselayer

2009-01-30T07:22:00.000-08:00

Years ago when Skinfit was just getting started in Austria they sold one product, the Klima base layer . Today, this base layer remains one of Skinfit's premier items and thousands of athletes across the globe rely on it to keep them dry even during the most intense training and racing.
What makes the Klima base layers so unique and effective? Well, the fibers are woven loosely creating an almost "hollow" fiber. The loose weave allows air to flow through the material, helping to disperse moisture over a larger surface area and, thereby, allowing the moisture to evaporate faster. The result, your body stays dry even when you are working hard, which is the key to an effective base layer. At the same time, the Klima base layer also keeps you warm in cold temperatures. Again, the loose weave of the fibers traps air and this air stays warm against your core. The effect is similar to that of thermostatic control: When you are overheating, Skinfit Klima helps your body stay cool. In cold temperatures, the garments provide protection with their extraordinary insulation properties.
So, nearly 15 years ago Skinfit got started with Klima base layers , and today Skinfit still sells thousands of them every year. This product is timeless and every outdoor enthusiast should own a few. The base layers come in the standard short-sleeve (as pictured above), long-sleeve, and sleeveless. You can learn more about Skinfit products and access our webshop at www.skinfit.eu

Join the Skinfit "family." We live Skinfit!

Our U.S. catalog is finally ready!

2009-01-06T10:54:00.000-08:00

Alright, the long awaited Skinfit USA catalog is now printed and ready to be mailed out!!! It has been a long-time coming and we are happy with the finished product.
Let us know if you would like us to send one to you.
You can email us at skinfit.usa@skinfit.eu

We live Skinfit!

Skinfit USA has partnered with Christine Jeffrey

2008-12-19T09:52:00.000-08:00

Professional triathlete, Christine Jeffrey, is now a Skinfit athlete. Most recently she placed 5th at the Xterra World Championships. She is a stellar swimmer with a background in ITU racing. She has switched her focus to Xterra and we are excited to see her progress as she chases a World Championship title!

Two Skinfit athletes stand atop the podium

2008-11-19T07:11:00.000-08:00

Both James Walsh and Trevor Glavin won their respective class at a XC race just outside San Diego, California two weeks ago. After those fine performances they teamed up for the 12 hours of Temecula and finished 3rd. They are both wearing the new "Skinfit Racing Team" cycling kits.

Victor Plata wins Treasure Island ITU Pan-American Cup

2008-11-10T20:44:00.000-08:00

Photo: USA Triathlon / Jason Mucher

Victor Plata wins ITU Pan American Cup in San Francisco

The 35-year-old Plata - who won at the Pacific Grove Triathlon just a few weeks ago - used a strong run to pull away from Olympian Matt Reed and win in 1:54:29. Joe Umphenour was second in 1:54:47, with Brian Fleischmann in third in 1:55:03.

"I think this is the biggest win in my career," said an emotional Plata, who pumped both arms in the air after breaking through the finish tape. "I'm so blessed today, so lucky. I've had a pretty tough go of it. It was a great way to finish the season. I came in dead last at the Olympic Trials. It was rough. I took a couple months off then really resurrected my season at Pacific Grove."

Victor wore a blue and white Skinfit Speedsuit II on his way to his great win. Here is what Victor says about the Skinfit Speedsuit II:
"A triathlon racing uniform has to reduce drag in the swim, feel comfortable on the bike, and keep me cool on the run. The Skinfit Tri Speedsuit meets all of my racing requirements, and looks great too! "

The entire Skinfit USA team would like to congratulate Victor on his outstanding results to close out the 2008 season. Great job, Vic!

Yvonne van Vlerken finishes 2nd in Kona!

2008-10-29T07:10:00.000-07:00

Skinfit athlete Yvonne van Vlerken finished 2nd at the Ironman World Championships in Hawaii. The entire Skinfit USA team would like to congratulate Yvonne on this outstanding achievement. Yvonne prepared herself for the race in our backyard at Lake Tahoe (CA) and it looks like all the hard work at altitude paid off.

Yvonne:
"The 2nd place finish in this world-class field was a lot of hard work. It is definitely the most important result of my career. My Ironman worldrecord earlier this year was a step in the right direction, but you cannot call yourself a complete longdistance triathlete until you have proven yourself in Kona!"

Skinfit in full-effect at the Xterra World Championships

2008-10-27T08:07:00.000-07:00

Skinfit was in full-effect at the Xterra World Championships this weekend in Maui! Julie Dibens won the women's race and was crowned Xterra World Champion for the second year in a row...she was wearing a blue Skinfit speedsuit! The speedsuit helped her fly through the water and stay cool during the hot temperatures.
On the men's side, the 2nd place man was wearing skinfit tri shorts and the 12th place man was wearing our "mamba" speedsuit!
Not a bad day for Skinfit on US soil!
You too can wear what the pros were wearing by visiting our webshop at www.skinfit.eu, click on the USA tab.

Skinfit pro at Xterra Nationals...

2008-10-05T19:27:00.000-07:00

Skinfit pro Will Kelsay just took 12th at Xterra Nationals!
You can't miss this guy out there...he embraces the Skinfit lifestyle, LOVES the sport of triathlon and is one of the nicest guys you will ever meet! We are lucky to have him!
Great job Will!

Tinley's adventures (tri-california series)

2008-10-05T08:27:00.000-07:00

Two Skinfit professional athletes, Victor Plata and Reto Waeffler competed in the 3rd event of the tri-california series yesterday at Lopez Lake in San Luis Obispo. Victor was 3rd and Reto was 8th...two Skinfit athletes in the top 10!

-Reto showing great form as he tears up one of the many hills on the course

-Victor is all smiles as he nears the finish-line

We also had representation from the Monterey Bay Multi-Sport team...it is great to see the young guns in the sport getting after it!

Skinfit USA athlete Victor Plata wins Pacific Grove Triathlon

2008-09-18T16:12:00.001-07:00

Skinfit USA athlete and 2004 Olympian Victor Plata has won the Triathlon at Pacific Grove for the second year in a row. With his win at Pacific Grove, Victor has taken over the lead in the Tricalifornia Pro Series. We wish Vic all the best for his race at Nationals this weekend.
In the same race at Pacific Grove, skinfit athlete Reto Waeffler finished 14th in his first pro race after a longer injury break. In addition, many young athletes from Monterey Bay Multisport (MBM Racing) came out on top in their age divisions. Skinfit blue was definitely the most prominent color on the race course as well as on the podium!

Most of our athletes were competing in the super fast Skinfit Speedsuit II. Here is what Victor has to say about his Speedsuit: "A triathlon racing uniform has to reduce drag in the swim, feel comfortable on the bike, and keep me cool on the run. The Skinfit Tri Speedsuit meets all of my racing requirements, and looks great too!"

Check out our product review post from last month about the Speessuit II below.

Congratulations to all the athletes and keep living skinfit!

Skinfit at the olympics!

2008-09-15T18:19:00.000-07:00

Phillip Waeffler (Swiss Olympic pentathlete--1996, Atlanta) coaches the Canadian Pentathlon National Team and he took them to Beijing to tackle the best in the world.
We caught him in a Skinfit Aero shirt...he says it is the best and most comfortable shirt he has ever worn! Olympians around the world wear Skinfit, shouldn't you?!!!

Discount available for a limited time!

2008-09-08T16:34:00.000-07:00

Hi all,
We just wanted to give you an update that our webshop is now online and ready to go! Please visit www.skinfit.eu , click on USA, then Shop and you will see the entire product lineup that we carry in the United States. You can either place your order through the website or directly with us via Email (skinfit.usa@skinfit.eu),phone (805)322-7546, or in person.
Thanks for your interest and support. As a token of our appreciation, we are offering a 15% DISCOUNT on your first order until the end of September. To take advantage of this one-time offer use the promo code: BLOG upon check out or let us know by email.
Have a great rest of the season!
Skinfit USA

PS We also have a limited number of Special Edition items such as all-white tri pants and tops or MAMBA green speedsuits. Perfect for those of you who will be competing in the heat of Maui or Kona (or those of you who are cool enough to pull off an all-white race uniform in general!). The Special Edition items are not available through the webshop and can only be ordered directly through us.

Skinfit Speedsuit II product review

2008-08-21T16:02:00.000-07:00

The Ironman World Championships, Xterra World Championships and 70.3 World Championships are just around the corner so all of you looking to get a new racesuit that will promise you faster swim times and comfort throughout the race look no further!
Our speedsuit is unique in that it is very fast in the water (and will get you the faster swim splits your looking for) but can also be worn throughout the race because it's not made from neoprene and it offers superior functionality.

Here are the specs on the Speedsuit II:

-A fast and comfortable racesuit for triathletes
-Guarantees better swimming times
-Special Teflon coating
-Flat seams to prevent chaffing
-Extremely hydrodynamic
-Integrated fleece cycling pad
-Back zip and white back
-Extremely breathable and flexible

Material:60% Micro - tactel, 40% Lycra
Gusset: 80% Coolmax extreme PES, 8% Elasthan fibre

Packing volume: 300 ml

Elite and amateur athletes around the world choose this suit on raceday because of its superior functionality, there is just nothing like it! We here at Skinfit have tested this suit in all situations and we have talked to athletes around the world to get their opinions...one things is certain, the breathability, comfort and performance of this suit is unrivaled!

You can visit our website at www.skinfit.eu (click on the USA tab)to learn more and to make a purchase.

Simply put, this suit will make you faster and will allow you maximum comfort even during the most stressful and challenging athletic situations, like racing in Kona and/or Maui.

-Three Skinfit II speedsuits conquered the Xterra West Championships this year! Victor Plata, Trevor Glavin, Will Kelsay

Skinfit USA is now operational!!!!

2008-08-16T13:12:00.000-07:00

Alright, Skinfit USA is finally up and running! Everyone can now visit our website to learn more about our products and to purchase the best gear known to man!
Through this blog we will highlight various Skinfit products, discuss the functionality of our different product lines, and share stories and race results from sponsored athletes, teams, and those that love living the Skinfit lifestyle.
We are very excited to be bringing this premier European brand to U.S. soil...we know you will love Skinfit products as much as we do!
Have a great day!