Thursday
Jul012010
Six Things to Consider Before You Buy New Gear
Thursday, July 1, 2010 at 4:00AM 
It's not the lens protectors still on the goggles that made Rick look fruity.
Most people just get the cheapest and most immediate gear to get the job done. We've all had that talk with the person at work wanting to buy a bike for commuting and is only willing to spend $99. Bad idea.
Here's a simple run-down on a great checklist to use before you buy a new piece of equipment:
- Buy or read some triathlon magazines and pay close attention to the ads. Look at what the different manufacturers are claiming about their goods. You can learn a lot that way.
- Talk to other triathletes and ask how simple, reliable, and good-feeling their equipment is.
- Get access to a pro or elite triathlete and find out what they are using and why.
- Visualize yourself using the new item. Is it more simple and easier to use than the last one? Most importantly, does it give you more time to train?
- How will you get it repaired or replaced if it breaks?
- Price should be the last item on your checklist, once fit, form, and function are taken care of.
Now, the final thing to do is DON'T BUY IT. Wait a week and see if it was really that important. It probably wasn't.
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