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A few years back it was pretty normal for me to ha

A few years back it was pretty normal for me to hang a few hundred feet above ground 😊
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#helicopter #paramedic #rescue #sar

One of the benefits of being part of an organizati

One of the benefits of being part of an organization like Norseman Xtreme Triathlon is that we continuously work with manufacturers of triathlon-specific gear. And I have a distinct interest in equipment that can enhance safety in coldwater swimming.

Recently Norseman started a collaboration with @deboerwetsuits. They aim high and claim they want to make the best wetsuits in the world.

I met them a few months ago for a friendly and fun workshop on coldwater swim gear. I have had a specific wish for several years, and DeBoer is now working hard to make it happen.

The hood has been one of the weak points regarding coldwater swim gear for years. Sure, several solutions exist to make good hoods, like various neoprene hoods. But DeBoer has progressed from this, creating a hood that covers the whole torso, neck area and head in one piece. The effect in cold water is just remarkable. Especially the neck area. Keep the neck warm, and no cold water down the neck. You have to try (The "Polar Hoddie")

I had a few specific requests to increase safety in coldwater swims, particularly ocean swims. I wanted them to make the Polar Hoddie in a bright color and also to add reflective materials on the hood. This is to be more easily seen from marine traffic. I have been part of professional Search And Rescue Helicopters for several years, and I know that searching for missing person in the ocean is very hard. Adding a bit of reflective material helps a great deal for Search and Rescue teams.

So, when we met with the DeBoer team, I made these spesific requests.

"Could you make the Polar Hoodie in bright colors and with reflective materials"?

They sure could. This week I received a prototype of the hood in the mailbox. I couldn't wait. I had to test straight away. A few pictures from the test swim here. I love the hood - thank you, DeBoer team!

PS - as this is a prototype, there probably will be a few adjustments to the colour of the hood.

PS 2 - DeBoer team sent me a free Polar Hoodie for testing. And DeBoer is a partner of Norseman Xtreme Triathlon.

Photos by my brother @komelau

@deboerwetsuits
@nxtri

#triathlon #wetsuit #norseman #deboer

Daily portrait Kristin @fjermerosa . . #portrait

Daily portrait
Kristin @fjermerosa
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#portrait #bw #stavern #portraitphotography #blackandwhitephotography

Sportsportrait of the day Galina in a photoshoot

Sportsportrait of the day
Galina in a photoshoot for triathlon magazine 3atlet.
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#ironman #portraits_ig #trilife #triathlonbike #triathlongirl #portrait_perfection #swimbikerun #portraitmood #triathlonlife #blackandwhite #triathlon #portrait #bw #triathlontraining #portraitphotography

Working Professionals series Nimo is a nurse in th

Working Professionals series
Nimo is a nurse in the Emergency Department at @sykehuset_telemark
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#portrait_ig #nursesofinstagram #portrait_perfection #nursesrock #portraitmood #emergency #emergencymedicine #portrait #nurse

Sportsportrait of the day @jossi46 preparing the d

Sportsportrait of the day
@jossi46 preparing the day before Norseman Xtreme Triathlon.
Photoshoot in Eidfjord, home of @nxtri
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#triathlon #sportsportraits #portrait #eidfjord #hardanger #sportsphotography #triathlonphotographer #trilife #nikon #nikonphotography #nikond800 #swimming #swimmer #nxtri #norsemanextremetriathlon

Working Professionals Series Work buddy @kjetilher

Working Professionals Series
Work buddy @kjetilherland in a short photoshoot during a busy shift at the ambulance.
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#emt #paramedic #ambulance #Fujifilm #fujixseries #bw #portrait #Larvik #Vestfold #nurse #workingprofessionals #portraitphotography

Working professional series PhD candidate and res

Working professional series
PhD candidate and research colleague Elin in short photoshoot om Stavern.
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Sportsportrait of the day @susa_s_world 3x winner

Sportsportrait of the day
@susa_s_world

3x winner of Norseman Xtreme Triathlon.
Now coach for several world class athletes.
Photoshoot in Eidfjord a few years ago, before the start of Norseman
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#portraits_ig #triathlongram #triathlonworld #triathlongirl #athletelife #triathloncoach #motivation #swimbikerun #nikonphotography #portraitmood #triathlonlife #portraitphotography #fitness #triathlon #athlete #portrait #nikon #triathlontraining

Camilla Working Professionals Series Work buddy Ca

Camilla
Working Professionals Series
Work buddy Camilla at a micro photoshoot at a busy shift at the Prehospital Department at Vestfold Hospital Trust.
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Working professionals series Emergency Doctor at

Working professionals series
Emergency Doctor at @sykehuset_telemark
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#emergencymedicine #thinblueline #emergencyservices #ems #doctorlife #doctors #hospitallife #emergency_hub #doctor #hospital #emergency

Working Professionals Series Work buddy Anna at a

Working Professionals Series
Work buddy Anna at a micro photoshoot at a busy shift at the Prehospital Department at Vestfold Hospital Trust.
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@annaahelland
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#fujifilm #portrait #ambulance #fujifilm_xseries #portraitphotography #ems #streetphotography #portraitmood #paramedic #fujifeed #portrait_perfection #ambulancelife #fujifilmxseries #portraitpage #ambulanceservice #photography #portrait_vision #portrait_shots

Sportsportrait of the day @johaugtherese From a t

Sportsportrait of the day
@johaugtherese
From a tv show a few years ago.
I was the safety director during the shooting in Spain.
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#bestavdebeste #portrait #bw #Sportsportrait #portrait_mood #portraits_ig #portrait_perfection #portraitmood #blackandwhite #portrait #femalemodel #sports #nordicskiing #portraitphotography

Sportsportrait of the day From a studio Photo wor

Sportsportrait of the day
From a studio Photo workshop with @osebergphoto This is my version of Jerry, on of our models this weekend.
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Sportsportrait of the day @charlottewillochengum

Sportsportrait of the day
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Working Professional series. The one and only - R

Working Professional series.
The one and only - Roy.
One of the most experienced EMTs I know. Short photoshoot while cleaning the ambulance at our station.
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#emt #paramedic #ambulance #Fujifilm #fujixseries #bw #portrait #Larvik #Vestfold #workingprofessionals #portraitphotography
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@fujifilmnordic @ambulanseforum

Sportsportrait of the day @fitnesskarro Crossfit

Sportsportrait of the day
@fitnesskarro
Crossfit and Functional Fitness athlete.
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#girlswholift #amrap #burpee #crossfit #crossfitbox #femalemuscle #fit #fitness #fitnessgirl #fitnessgirlsmotivation #girlsfitness #gymotivation
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@crossfitlarvik @crossfit

Sportsportrait of the day @noraskuggedal . . . ·

Sportsportrait of the day
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Sportsportrait of the dat @frk_maria . . . · ·

Sportsportrait of the dat
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#femalemuscle #bnwphotography #bwphotography #love #blackandwhite #boxersofinstagram #bw #female #boxer

Sportsportait of the day @nilsfrommhold at Ironman

Sportsportait of the day
@nilsfrommhold at Ironman Cozumel a few years ago.
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