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Kathryn speaks to Eddie Spearing, who runs the annual Ruby Swim at Lake Wanaka, and has created a range of freshwater wetsuits to accommodate lower temperatures.
he suits are the first of their kind - there's no others on the market anywhere around the world that are designed specifically for freshwater swimming.
Eddie kicked off his Ruby Fresh wetsuit endeavour with an initial Pledge Me campaign...and three years demand has surged.
Photo: Ruby Fresh Wetsuit