SWIM GOGGLES/MASK
One of my biggest challenges was getting a good fit with goggles/mask. While I liked the speedos high end goggles, i didnt like having racoon eyes. Then I got the Aquashphere mirrored mask... but I kept having leaks from a bad seal around my face (a big mask fit for my high boned cheek structure). Then I went with Aquasphere googles which have been great.
TRANSITION BAG
BLACKWELL is $40.00 cheaper than DeSoto and worked great for me. Though those Desotos look great. Mine doesn't have the nice list and stuff but is larger. Totally recommend transition bag with wetsuit compartment. Don't know what transition would have been like without one.
BLACKWELL UPDATE: A great bag from a design perspective, the workmanship quality is poor. I have a seam come loose and the little pulls on the zippers come off easily. It still works, but that was a disappointment.
GEL
HAMMER GEL tastes pretty good and I didn't get icky stomach like i got with powerbar. I also like Carb Fuel for excellent flavor!
SUN GLASSES
Racintg with Rudy Project but they are not worth the money in my opinion.
AQUAMAN WETSUIT
I love it. Perfect for me though I see lots of the Orcas around. Thanks Linda of Racelogix.
KESTREL TALON SL
I am in love. Nuff said.