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Month: September 2024 (Page 2 of 2)

Jackson Kayak Clutch

Jackson have launched the new Clutch. The Clutch is a single sized whitewater kayak that blurs the lines between a creek boat and a halfslice.

Jackson Kayak Clutch
Jackson Kayak Clutch

Ever feel torn between a creek boat or half slice? Introducing the Clutch, a ‘creek/slice’ combination designed to make the most of any river. It is fully creekable and has a playable stern. The Clutch combines the high-riding, confidence-inspiring performance of the Gnarvana with a sleek, lower-rockered stern carefully engineered to boost speed, shred surfs, launch waves, and squirt eddy lines. This kayak is nimble, skips, and is forgiving. The result is a unique mix of confidence and creativity that might change how you see your river. Try it and you’ll find – Clutch performance with every stroke. Available in one size: M|L

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Smidge Insect Repellent – Review

Due to the sports I do I am always wearing some of kit that doesn’t like coming into contact with chemicals. Dry top neck seals for example simply get eaten away by some sun tan lotions and insect repellents. So I wanted something that didn’t contain DEET and was OK on my skin and technical gear.

Smidge Insect Repellent - Review
Smidge Insect Repellent – Review

As an avid outdoor enthusiast, I’ve tried my fair share of insect repellents, but none have impressed me quite like Smidge.

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Yakima Highroad Bike Rack – Review

Owning a carbon frame bike does have its issues. The main one after cost is how do you carry the bike on a car without clamping onto the frame. In the UK the choice is fairly limited and centres around two main roof mounted solutions. The first is the Yakima Highroad that we are looking at here and the second is the Thule UpRide.

Yakima Highroad Bike Rack – Review

Both of these systems clamp onto the front wheel/tyre and have no contact with the frame . As frame designs have progressed, some MTB frames have a lower shock position, being able to clamp a bike securely (carbon or not) has become more difficult.

Yakima Highroad Bike Rack - Review
Yakima Highroad Bike Rack – Review
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Movie Monday 2 September 2024

Welcome to Unsponsored and Movie Monday 2 September 2024.

Movie Monday 2 September 2024

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