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Strap It Down

25 May 2014 / / 0 Comments

Sometimes the simplest ideas are the best and this one definitely is.

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Airbags

25 May 2014 / / 0 Comments

I have always used airbags in my boats as they prevent part of the boat filling with water during a capsize. After a recent forced swim I was interested in how heavy my boat was when it was filled with water.

I currently have a couple of liquid logic boats – a Stomper 90 and a Biscuit 65. The Stomper has a volume of 90 gallons or approximately 341 litres. The Biscuit has a volume of 65 gallons or approximately 246 litres.

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Kokatat GoreTex Meridian Drysuit – Review

15 May 2014 / / 0 Comments

Nick Pearce gives us his views on the Kokatat Meridian Drysuit (Goretex).

So, for the last 6 months I have been using the very well tried-and-tested Kokatat GoreTeX Meridian drysuit. Before this suit I used an array of dry suits from the likes of Palm and Level 6.

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Fluid Kayaks – New Outfitting (2014)

14 May 2014 / / 0 Comments

Fluid have been working hard developing their new range of outfitting. A great deal of attention has been given to making a system that is easily adapted, relatively light weight yet at the same time remaining highly effective.

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New Reviews And Posts

12 May 2014 / / 0 Comments

There is a great deal happening behinds the scenes at Unsponsored HQ. Lots of developments and some huge news for later in the summer.

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Lots of paddling kit is currently in for review including some kit from Sweet. This includes:

The new Supernova Dry Top, Shambala Shorts and the Jail Break Jacket.

I also have one of Astral’s Limited Edition Hawkeye Greenjacket PFDs that is being put through its paces, and loads of new GoPro accessories. So…busy times!

Peak Design Camera Mount System – First Look

7 May 2014 / / 0 Comments

Peak Design LTD is a Kickstarter success who create innovative camera mount systems for cameras ranging from DSLRs to GoPro.

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I picked up the P.O.V pack a couple of weeks ago, which consists of the two elements shown above in one package deal.

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Strap It Down

2 May 2014 / / 1 Comment

Flying boats! I have seen it happen and it has happened to my kayak on one occasion. The sinking feeling you get as you see your boat fly off the top of the car isn’t very nice.

In the case of my kayak there was a flapping sound, followed by the clunk of the buckle hitting the car roof followed by a whoosh as two kayaks flew off down the road! Fortunately on both occasions no one was hurt and the damage to the boats minor. If it had been later in the day it could have been a different story.

Tying your boat onto the roof rack correctly is critical. It could save both your kayak and car from serious damage and keep other unsuspecting motorists that little bit safer. Using good quality straps or rope is a must and if the strap/rope is worn then they must be retired.

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Arc’teryx Customer Service – Review

28 April 2014 / / 11 Comments

At the start of 2014 I managed to put a cut in my Arc’teryx Fission SL jacket. The Fission SL is a super light weight Goretex pro jacket that is insulated. It’s a great jacket that is both light and warm and it has served me well through the British winters for the last couple of years. Unfortunately I managed to brush past a wall (bricks had sharp edges) and put a 5 to 6cm straight cut in the front of the jacket.

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To say I was gutted would be an understatement. I looked at possible solutions for repair – tape, glue, patch etc. All were viable but to be honest if it’s less than perfect it would simply annoy me. So the only option was to contact Arc’teryx direct. To be honest I didn’t hold out much hope as I expected the repair to be hugely expensive and therefore not cost effective. But is was worth a go. Continue reading

Arcteryx Atom LT Jacket – Review

27 April 2014 / / 1 Comment

Arcteryx is a Canadian company based in Vancouver, British Columbia. Now I must admit I love Arcteryx as I find the fit to be perfect for my build. Read on to find out what I think about the Arcteryx Atom LT Jacket.

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I own fair bit if Arcteryx kit and actually wish I owned more. However the bank balance won’t allow it. Out of all of the kit I own the Arcteryx Atom LT jacket and Arcteryx Atom LT hoodie get the most use. Construction, materials and fit are identical with the hood being the only difference between the two. Within the Atom LT range is also the sleeveless waistcoat version.

In total I have probably owned at least one of these for around two years. However the jacket is my main goto insulated jacket. I will often go for this over a fleece, including windstopper versions I own.

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Current GoPro Setup – April 2014

26 April 2014 / / 2 Comments

I receive a couple of emails each day asking about my current GoPro setup so here is an update.

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I use both a GoPro Hero 3 Black and 3+ Black editions. Both have there firmware updated every time there is a new release.

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Jackson Kayak: Carbon Rock Star Walkthrough

21 April 2014 / / 0 Comments

Europe Team Manager Mathieu Dumoulin walks us through the new Carbon Rock Star build by Gui Gui Prod.

Contour Roam Review

20 April 2014 / / 1 Comment

Natty Cordon tells us about the Contour Roam in her Contour Roam review. Enjoy.

Good footage for a good price

Contour have never been the obvious choice if you’re choosing a camera for kayaking, but having recently re-emerged under new management, the company has a lot to offer any badass on a budget.

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I recently read a review of Contour’s top-of-the-range camera, the Contour +2. I am a firm believer that you get what you pay for with action cameras, but if you’re after a camera that delivers quality footage for a fraction of the price, then the Roam 2 is a great way to go. Here’s why…

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