Professional triathletes and their sponsors put a lot of time and money into wind tunnel testing every year. Want to know exactly why and how the process works? This video breaks it down by giving a detailed step-by-step account of Cam Dye’s test at the San Diego tunnel, covering his position and equipment selection.

Learn more about the specific findings in Dye’s session here.

PHOTOS: Cameron Dye In The Wind Tunnel

FILED UNDER: Gear & Tech / Video TAGS: Cameron Dye / Pearl Izumi / San Diego wind tunnel / Wind Tunnel

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