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Day: 4 June 2013

New Kit Reviews & First Looks

I have quite a range of kit arriving to test out over the course of the next couple of months. Here a couple of quick shots of the Palm FX PFD and Palm Maverick G3 Paddle that have landed today.

Palm FX PFD

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California Dreaming

California Dreaming from Tom Janney on Vimeo.

Caring For Your Kit – Part II

Dry tops and dry suits as well as other “dry” kit are treated with a DWR finish. DWR stands for Durable Water Repellency. This is the treatment that makes water form as droplets or beads on your kit. When this starts to wear off (which it will) your kit will start to soak up the water. This may not make it through the laminated layers of the fabric but it will comprimise the breathability and effectiveness of your kit. This is known as “wetting out”.

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Grond and Sorba Kayak Italy

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