Waters Xterra
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 Waters HPLC Column 39x100mm XTerra RP18 35um 186000428  US $499.38
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 Waters HPLC Column 21x150mm XTerra RP18 5um 186000456 US $499.28
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 Waters HPLC Column XTerra RP8 35um 21x50mm 186000403 US $498.25
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 Waters HPLC Column 30x50mm XTerra Phenyl 35um 186001141 US $498.25
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 Waters HPLC Column 21x150mm XTerra MS C8 35um 186000409 US $498.15
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 Waters HPLC Column 30x50mm XTerra RP18 5um 186000464 US $497.35
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 preparative column Waters XTerra MS C18 OBD 5um 19x50mm US $345.00
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 preparative column Waters XTerra MS C18 5um 19x50mm US $345.00
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 preparative column Waters XTerra MS C18 5um HPLC 19x50 US $345.00
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 Waters XTerra MS C18 5 μm 21 x 50 column 186000446 US $189.00
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 New HPLC column Waters XTerra MS C18 35um 21 x50 US $175.00
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 HPLC column Waters XTerra RP 8 35 um 3 x 50 mm US $149.00
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 HPLC column Waters XTerra MS C8 35 um 46 x 50 mm US $149.00
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 Waters XTerra RP8 HPLC Column 35 µm 46 x 50 mm US $99.99
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 Waters XTerra RP18 HPLC Cartridge 35 µm 46 x 50 mm US $99.99
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 HPLC cartridge Waters XTerra Phenyl 35 um 39 x 50 US $87.00
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 HPLC column Waters XTerra MS C18 35 um 39 x 20 mm US $75.00
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 HPLC column Waters XTerra 39 x 20 mm US $75.00
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 HPLC column Waters XTerra RP8 35 um 21 x 50 mm US $69.00
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 HPLC column Waters XTerra RP 18 35 um 39 x 20 mm US $63.00
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 Waters XTerra RP18 HPLC column 46x150 mm 5 um c18 US $59.00
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 Waters XTerra RP8 HPLC column 46x150 mm 35 um C8 US $59.00
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 Waters XTerra RP18 HPLC column 46x150 mm 35 um c18 US $59.00
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 HPLC column Waters XTerra MS C18 35 um 3 x 20 mm US $55.00
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 HPLC column Waters XTerra MS C18 25 um 46 x 20 mm US $55.00
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 HPLC column Waters XTerra RP 18 C18 35 um 3 x 20 mm US $55.00
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 Waters XTerra RP18 HPLC column 21x150 mm 35 um US $53.00
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 Waters XTerra MS C18 HPLC column 21x150 mm 5 um US $53.00
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 Waters XTerra MS C18 HPLC Column 35u 21 x 100 mm US $49.99
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 Waters XTerra MS C18 HPLC Column 35u 46 x 50 mm US $49.99
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 Waters XTerra RP 18 HPLC Column 35u 46 x 150 mm US $49.99
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 Waters XTerra RP 18 HPLC Column 5u 46 x 150 mm US $49.99
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 Waters XTerra RP 8 HPLC Column 5u 46 x 150 mm US $49.99
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 Waters XTerra RP 8 HPLC Column 35u 46 x 50 mm US $49.99
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 HPLC column Waters XTerra RP18 5um 21x20 mm US $49.00
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 HPLC column Waters XTerra RP18 35 um 21 x 20mm US $49.00
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 HPLC column Waters XTerra MS C18 5um 46x30 mm US $49.00
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 HPLC column Waters XTerra MS C8 10x21mm 5 um Guard cartridge US $33.00
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 HPLC column Waters Xterra RP18 35um 21x50 mm US $27.00
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Triathlon Return on Investment: Get faster and spend less
Look around at any triathlon race and you will see that most triathletes are not afraid to spend money on their sport. If we think a piece of equipment will make us faster and give us an edge on our competitors, most of us will probably buy it. Bikes the price of a used car, the most cutting edge running shoes, the most buoyant wetsuits money can buy, all to shave a few seconds or minutes off our race times.
There are new technological advancements being made in the sport every day. Bikes are lighter and more aerodynamic than they have ever been. Wetsuits are more buoyant and friction resistant, and shoes are lighter and perform better. One could spend a small fortune trying to have the best equipment out there, and some do.
Even though some equipment out there is amazing and can definitely shave time off your races, you may not be getting as much return on investment as you could by spending your money elsewhere, such as with coaching or a good training plan.
For a good cyclist, a nice bike could shave minutes off bike times, but for novice to average cyclists, the performance improvement is not as dramatic. The advantage in aerodynamics and weight is most dramatic for cyclists pushing the boundaries of human performance. For the average Joe, the gains in performance may not be worth the cost.
Buying a high-end bike when you are still a beginner is like spending a ton of money on the best wetsuit if you are not a good swimmer. Yes, more expensive wetsuits are more buoyant and create less friction in the water, but performance gains are really only noticeable for swimmers that already have their technique and speed down and just need that extra edge. If you are just an average swimmer, an entry-level wetsuit will be perfect. I recently bought a brand new Xterra wetsuit for $99 on sale and I love it. Just look for the deals and don’t feel like you need to drop over $500 on the next best thing.
Basically what I’m saying is to look for how much you are getting for how much you are paying, or “return on investment.” Is $5,000 for the new triathlon bike worth the few minutes you might save? What if you invested a little money in some coaching to raise the efficiency of your pedal stroke, a good bike fit to squeeze some extra power out of your legs, and/or a good training plan to make you a better cyclist. What about taking the hundreds of dollars you save by not buying a cutting edge wetsuit and invest it in some swim coaching, or maybe some good video analysis, to really cut minutes away from your swim time. I guarantee that for an average or below average swimmer, just a few swim coaching lessons will make you much faster than a top wetsuit will over an entry level wetsuit.
Don’t just throw money at your weaknesses; you need to tackle them head on. So many times people see our endless pool and get scared when they see the mirror at the bottom of the pool, or our underwater camera. Many are terrified to see themselves swim, which makes no sense to me. If you know you have bad technique, you should do everything you can to fix it, not spend $700 on a wetsuit or a small fortune on a bike and hope it goes away. Most of the time, its only one or two little technique tweaks that make a HUGE difference in a personas swim stroke.
If money is no option and you can afford all the best equipment and good coaching, then do both. But if your funds are limited, and you have to choose between that new carbon fiber bike, or some good quality coaching and a training plan to bring up your weak points, you will get more return on your investment with good coaching and training every time.
About the Author
Jarrett Pflieger is a USA Triathlon Level 1 certified coach and facility director of Triathica, a triathlon training center in Orange County, CA. For a real return on investment, check out this crazy cycling workout to push your bike performance to new levels: http://www.triathica.com/offers/power_up_dvd_offer.html. For FREE triathlon tips, articles, and training advice, check out Triathica’s weekly newsletter at http://www.triathica.com/offers/newsletter_offer_001.html
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