I still can’t believe I’ve been writing about “wetsuit lubrication” products. For years, it seemed like we had all we needed—PAM cooking oil or a deodorant type stick that slicked us up before the swim. I have to admit that the PAM was my preference, however the buttery smell left me slightly hungry throughout the swim. TRISLIDE not only disarms the hunger senses, it takes wetsuit lubes to a new level.

TRISLIDE is a silicon spray in an aerosol can that leaves a very thin layer of liquid silicon on your skin. I appreciate its runny consistency, as a small spray can go a long way. My problem with PAM is that it leaves a heavy, oil feel on your body, leaving an uncontrollable mess of the cooking spray all over myself. Everything you touch turns into an orgy of PAM-your goggles, your sun glasses (if you’re still fiddling with your T1 setup), etc…TRISLIDE isn’t like this. Yes, it could leave leave fingerprints and lube all over, however it wipes down very easily and doesn’t linger on your body all day long.

TRISLIDE is basically void of any scent. I can smell a hint of something fruity, but it’s practically non existent. This is good, because a heavy fragrance is the last thing you want to think about will swimming across a lake.

TRISLIDE retails for $12.95
Visit www.TRI-SWIM.com for more information.

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A new entry into the wetsuit lube market is Suit Juice. Suit Juice easily sprays on the body with an easy pump bottle. When rubbed on your body you’ll quickly notice its gel feel. The consistency is slightly thicker than some competitors, but it’s not an annoying oily feel like PAM.

The scent of Suit Juice is different. They say it’s odorless, but there is a mild scent that is slightly noticeable. Honestly, it didn’t do much for me but I don’t think it would make me sick or deter me from purchasing the product. I really had to put my nose close to an application point to notice anything.

Suit Juice touts that it “removes damaging body oils and acids from the inside of your suit, thus prolonging the usable life of neoprene, latex and rubber.” It’s not an issue that I’m too concerned with, but it’s a nice selling point if you plan on keeping your wetsuit for many years.

Suit Juice is a great option for triathletes looking for wetsuit lube alternatives.

Retail - $8.99

www.moosejuice.com

Popularity: 46% [?]