Endurance Innovation

Jan Sibbersen - Sailfish

Episode Summary

Ironman swim record holder and founder of wetsuit brand Sailfish, Jan Sibbersen is on this week to dive into the nuances of the Kona swim course, his record-setting performance there in 2018, advice on open water training, and his brand's philosophy on wetsuit.

Episode Notes

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• 3:15 there is still hope!
• 5:30 Jan’s success at Kona and the nuances of that swim course
  • Study the tidal calendar
  • Go very easy on the way out
  • Be aware of the waves
  • Preparing for a non-wetsuit swim
• 20:45 Jan’s advice for open water swimming
  • Practice the nuances of open water swimming as much as possible: wetsuit, groups, contact, drafting, sighting, low visibility
  • 1x weekly open water is sufficient
  • Open water swim form returns quickly
• 29:15 Jan’s take on wetsuits
  • Sailfish and its mission
  • Recent advances in the industry
  • The focus on comfort
• 39:00 the challenges of testing wetsuits objectively
• 40:30 the importance of putting on a wetsuit correctly
• 41:30 advice on buying a wetsuit online without trying it on
  • Focus on weight more than height
• 48:00 the upcoming Sailfish US road trip

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