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2009-07-03 9:06 AM

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Subject: Triathlon Shops in NYC
Hi, my name is Bernhard.
I will be in New York City in a couple of weeks and I have quite a long shopping list of Triathlon equipment (e.g. large wetsuits (I am 6.6 ft), swim-training gadgets, books, DVDs) as it is hard to find them over here in Bangkok. Do you know places/shops that you could recommend?

Which pools would you recommend for swim training?

Thanks in advance and have a great day!

Bernhard 


2009-07-03 11:57 AM
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Subject: RE: Triathlon Shops in NYC
Hi Berhard!

Try the following:

Jack Rabbit http://www.jackrabbitsports.com/
Paragon Sports http://www.paragonsports.com/ 
SBR http://www.sbrshop.com/

I personally recommend the top 2 - I've had some bad experiences as have fellow triathletes at SBR... although if you are spending a great deal of $$$ they seem to be nicer to you.

Hope this hel;ps - enjoy the city while you are here!

2009-07-03 1:49 PM
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Subject: RE: Triathlon Shops in NYC
I'll agree with Michelle about SBR, the service can range from atrocious to decent. I lucked out the last time I went and got a pretty helpful guy. I will say for wetsuit shopping they are unrivaled. I love JackRabbit but their selection is slim. I bought a Helix at SBR and being that it's a pricey suit, I really wanted to be sure it was right for me. They let me try on the demo suit and get in the endless pool for a swim, which I thought was great. I'm not sure I could have confidently bought the suit without the trial.

Pools to consider - not knowing where you are staying or their guest policies - Asphalt Green, Riverbank State Park (public, but way uptown), John Jay College, Borough of Manhattan Community College, McBurney Y (14th st, west), 14th St Y (east village).
2009-07-03 11:42 PM
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Subject: RE: Triathlon Shops in NYC

Thanks to both of you for the instant replies! Looks perfect! thanks also for sharing your experiences, as this surely helps, too!

I'll let you know if my shopping was successful :-)

Have a great weekend and best greetings from sunny Bangkok!


Bernhard 

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