G E A R B a G
spring in tHe neW gear
STAY DRY, LIGHT, SHARP, GROUNDED AND GREEN THIS SEASON By Virginia Marshall
NRS
Flux
nrsweb.com
$245 us
With the release of the 2009 Flux drytop, NRS unravels the riddle “how
do you make old new again?” Style-conscious lads can play sleuth with
a new houndstooth tweed colour option (billed as plaid by NRS), while
female fashionistas have to settle for more traditional solid colours. But
how does it perform, you ask? Well, with only room for a few more words in
this review, we can tell you that the new Flux sports the same breathable
fabric, cut and durable gaskets as last year.
KeeN
ciMarron
keenfootwear.com
$100 Cdn
The newest togs in Keen’s waterfront lineup borrow style
traits from the shoe that started it all, the Keen Newport. Un-
like the open design of the Newport, which permits all man-
ner of small rocks and pointy things to work their way under
your feet, the Cimarron features breathable mesh underlays
that drain water and keep out the pebbles. With a stylin’ look,
comfortable fit and bombproof traction on the wet and slip-
pery, the only thing you’ll miss is the distinctive tiger-tan of
Newport wearers.
PAddleboy
Flyer
paddleboy.com
$200 us
Going green is easy with the Flyer, a featherweight bike trailer that
lets you pedal to the put-in. Burly 16-inch tires, a quick-release rear
hub mount, and adjustable length for boats up to 15 feet make
for versatile, convenient commutes. Of course, you’ll miss those
rowdy, day-end carpooling shuttles, and you‘ll probably have to
leave a bit early to compensate for your tardy transportation, but
think of the steely thighs and carbon-neutral karma.
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