ADVENTURE Kit list
While kitting yourself out with the proper gear is best done in collaboration with in-store experts, there are loads of useful accessories worth thinking about, too
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1 OPEN-WATER SWIMMING
THEMAGIC5 BLUE MAGIC MIRROR GOLD GOGGLES These goggles provide the perfect fi t by using scanning soſt ware (through a downloadable app) to make a map of your face. Your goggle are then created to fi t your features and curvature of your face, resulting in a leak-proof design. They’re perfect for both indoor and outdoor use, adding in some extra versatility. £65.
themagic5.com
2 SKIMBOARDING MRS PALMERS BASE COAT WAX The smooth, shiny upper face of a skimboard becomes very slippery when wet. Give yourself some extra grip by applying a layer of base-coat wax, with sticky cold-water wax on top. Sold together on Amazon. £10.79.
amazon.co.uk
3 WING FOILING GUL PRO KNEE PADS Learning how to wing foil can be hard on the knees. These Kevlar pads will ease the pressure and save your skin from too much rubbing. They make use of double-lined neoprene and adjustable elasticated straps to provide protection and versatility. £25.
gul.com
4 SAILING MUSTO ESSENTIAL SHORT FINGER SAILING GLOVES Light, grippy and hard-wearing, these gloves will protect you from rope-burns and blisters, while their fi ngerless tips make knot-tying easier. A four-way stretch dynamic mesh construction ensures breathable, anatomical comfort while off ering complete freedom of movement. £45.
musto.com
5 SEA KAYAKING WATERSHED OCOEE DRYBAG Drybags are a must for carrying around your essentials on a kayaking trip. This one from Watershed is 100% waterproof and features a unique closure system and durable materials to keep your valuable safe and dry. Its compression straps mean it can be squeezed down for a tight fi t too. £123.
escape-watersports.co.uk
6 SCUBA DIVING
SUUNTO D5 DIVE COMPUTER Worn like a watch, this micro-computer can time your dive, measure the air leſt in your tanks and track your depth. It also logs all the information for accurate records of your dives. £610.
suunto.com
7 PADDLEBOARDING BODY GLOVE 3T BAREFOOT CINCH WATER SHOES Save yourself the pain of wading over sharp coral or pebbles with a pair of water shoes. This pair from Body Glove have ultra-grip rubber soles that are thick enough to protect you, but thin enough for you to feel connected to the board, helping with balance. £33.
bodyglove.com
8 KITESURFING LIP TYPHOON PA POLARISED SUNGLASSES Kitesurfi ng requires specialised sunglasses that can handle the spray, glare off the ocean and impact of wipeouts. These ZEISS-lens wraparound sunnies are eff ective and durable, and include a special venting system to keep them from fogging up. £131-£173.
lip-sunglasses.com
9 SURFING O’NEILL EPIC 3/2MM CHEST ZIP WET SUIT A wetsuit that fi ts well can make a big diff erence in the water, keeping you warm while enabling free movement. This mid-priced summer suit is light and fl exible to aid paddling for waves, while the niſt y chest closure is less leaky than the traditional zip down the back. £199.
uk.oneill.com
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