G E A R B a G
o.o.d.les of GeaR
SUMMER’S NEW OBJeCts Of Desire ARE HERE By Virginia Marshall
aStral BuoyanCy
GReenJacket
astralbuoyancy.com
adventure teChnology
$210 us
eddy
The new Astral Buoyancy Greenjacket
pullover rescue PFD is designed to adjust
atpaddle.com
for varying male and female torso lengths
$329 us
How many times have we heard that a new product is
using “foam tectonics”. How does it work?
designed for beginners but equally appreciated by
Mimicking plate tectonics, the theory that
advanced boaters? Well, it seems AT may actually deliver
describes how the earth’s continents move
on that promise with the eye-catching new Eddy. Snazzy
across the planet’s surface, the jacket’s
red blades borrow their shape and durable Dynel edging
outer foam chest panel slides freely over a
from the elite (read: more expensive) AT2 series, but are
fixed inner waist panel. The design allows
constructed with PVC cores that are more bombproof
for surprising mobility, comfort and, yes,
and more affordable than their foam core counterparts.
torso length adjustment. The Greenjacket
Which is good news for both heavy-handed beginners
also comes equipped with a quick release
and penny-pinching rippers with an eye for shallow
belt, heavy-duty extraction loop and
slides. Available in four sizes.
generously sized pockets for stowing rope
and other necessities.
oregon SCientifiC
atc3k action cam
oregonscientific.com,
murrays.com
$169 us
Oregon Scientific’s ATC3K Action Cam is improved this year with a wider
field of view and capacity for up to 4 GB of memory, providing two hours
of continuous recording. The camera is shockproof, waterproof to three
metres, shoots 30 fps digital video and comes with a variety of hardware
mounts for helmets, handlebars and just about anything else. Hands-free
recording and easy review on PC, Mac or television make the Action Cam
accessible for even digitally illiterate surfers. As if YouTube didn’t already
have enough shaky-cam runs of the Moose.
Camaro
fReefall faRmeR John
camaro.at
$160 us
Many seasoned kayakers turn their noses up at that odoriferous, clammy symbol of the river neophyte—the
lowly wetsuit. But let’s face it: there’s no cheaper way to extend your paddling season. Austrian watersports
manufacturer Camaro makes bargain boating more comfortable this year with newly redesigned and refined
neoprene garb. The Freefall Farmer John sports seamlessly welded, highly flexible panels so you can say
hasta la vista to chafing and pressure point tattoos. A soft bamboo lining neutralizes those nasty neoprene
odours and absorbs humidity for a drier, warmer fit.
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