In the triathlon world, Huub seems to be the equivalent of an overnight sensation. In the space of just a couple of years they’ve gone from obscurity to one of the recognized leaders in triathlon wetsuits (they have a growing range of other kit too, but I think even they’d agree they are best known for their wetties). Their sponsorship strategy of working with the fastest swimmers in triathlon (at all distances), certainly hasn’t hurt, but then neither has their unique design.  

A few things led me to write this review of the Casco Speedster semi-aero helmet (that’s my term for it, not the manufacturer’s). Last year, I wore the Kask Bambino helmet (review here) and for the most part I thought it was a pretty good lid for triathlon. The biggest drawbacks were getting it on in T1 (I messed it up as often as I got it right) and fogging of the lens in humid conditions (resulting in me losing a £40 tinted visor at the tri world champs last September). But the Bambino is comfortable and there is no doubt it is aerodynamic.