Changing Room
Tiburon by Buck Knives Let me set the scene. A raft
guide is stuck sidesurfing in a pourover
hole. The only way to extricate his client-filled raft is to tie a rope between it and the rescue raft. The force of the water pinches tight all the quick-release knots. Now two boats, connected by a length of rope, are drifting swiftly towards the next downstream hydraulic….
The half blade, half multi-tool Tiburon by Buck Knives is designed to protect us from this type of catastrophe. Constructed with corrosion-resistant 17-7PH steel, this knife is designed for both freshwater as well as seawater. The Tiburon features a 3 3/4” partially serrated blade, chisel point, line/strap cutter, wrench, tool adapter slot (1/4” that fits most multi-head screwdriver bits) a carabiner attachment point and an ambidex- trous sheath. The overall length is 8 1/2” and weighs 6 oz. Brandishing this Rambo-sized river knife can intimidate the meek. The asymmetrical handle makes it easy to know where the sharp edge is without looking. This is important when using the line/strap cutter to slice through the straps on your helmet when your head is snagged between two rocks. The Tiburon snaps securely into the sheath, which makes it difficult to pull out with one hand—a necessity in all river knives. A hidden perk, however, is the blessing from Chairman Chuck Buck found inside the box . $106.76 Cdn; $68.00 US.
www.buckknives.com.—ML
Custom Garments by Beyond Fleece
Custom-made fleece techwear is the niche market captured by Beyond Fleece. Over the past seven years, this Oregon-based com- pany has been providing high-quality outdoor clothing cut to your specifications, with the colours and options of your choice. You only pay for what you want and you don’t have to settle for features that you won’t use. Orders are all easily placed through the Beyond Fleece website where you are able to design your own personal outerwear and see it built on the screen. You get the perfect fit by measuring and entering a few body dimensions. The whole process makes the act of purchasing fleece
more exciting than simply walking into a store. The garment we “built” is one of Beyond’s first watersport-specific pieces. The base fabric is Polartec Windbloc ACT from Malden Mills with all the options you would ever desire. The company stands behind their products with customer service and satisfaction as their number one priority. Pricing varies depending on options.
www.beyondfleece.com. —ML
The Criminal Code of Canada states, “Everyone who, without lawful excuse (a) is nude in a public place, is guilty of an offence punishable on summary convic- tion. Recent public outcry about nudity at river access points in the U.S. and Canada has led to games of hide-and-seek with law enforcement officials. The Changing Room is a 6.3’x 3’x3’ nylon taffeta, free stand-
ing, portable, on-site boudoir for those wishing to avoid games of hide-and-seek with law enforcement officials. The structure pops up instantly once deployed from its carrying case (23” diameter x 2” width). The Changing Room features a detachable easy-to-clean floor, mesh vents to let in light and air, a large zip- open door and four stake points to secure the structure in windy conditions or for prolonged use. Once finished, it can be folded down and stowed away. The Changing Room weighs in at a mere 6 lbs. The main applications for the Changing Room are obvious: at the beach, adventure races, camping, trade shows, fashion photo shoots, as a Frisbee-golf hole or makeshift super- hero phone booth. $69.95 US.
www.gochange.com.—SH
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