Surfski Gear

The latest surfski gear reviewed from around the globe. 
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Sunday, 15 February 2009 10:14 | Written by
Here's the third in our series on cool paddling kit: a handy juice bag cleaning kit; a new compact set of pencil flares; a dry-bag for those paddlers planning on Molokai and a modification to the Epic leg leash.
Sunday, 14 September 2008 04:10 | Written by
We did an article a couple of months ago on cool paddling gear - here's the second of the series.  We'll continue to put together these reviews of Cool Kit... Manufacturers! Send us cool stuff, we'll review it and post our findings on the site! Home-built cradles - note the…
Sunday, 01 June 2008 11:43 | Written by
I just reorganized my collection of paddling gear - here's a list of what I use...  Some of it's really cool stuff - some of it's just practical.  What do you use? Rob's Paddling Gear (Pic: Rob Mousley)
Friday, 01 December 2006 23:09 | Written by
Accessorize your Surfski Where to put, how to attach, what to do… courtesy of Dawid Mocke and  www.surfskischool.com There are 6 surfski accessories that you should find with every surfskier. In order of importance. A pfd A leash A cell phone pouch A flare Juice GPS All of the above…
Wednesday, 18 January 2006 17:10 | Written by
 Garmin have released a new version of the Forerunner series of wrist mounted GPS units that have become popular with paddlers. Like their predecessors (the 101 and 201) they come in two models: the Forerunner 205 and the Forerunner 305. The 305 combines a heart-rate monitor with the GPS functionality…
Wednesday, 30 November 2005 19:25 | Written by
The safety rules for the Cape Point Challenge state that "all competitors shall carry flares or a cell phone in a waterproof pouch..."  SAMSA also mandates that all small craft should carry them. But where can you buy them and do they really work?
Monday, 28 November 2005 16:31 | Written by
The Aquapac range of waterproof pouches are ideal for carrying keys, cell phones and whatever else you want to keep safe while you paddle.  They're available from Paddlers.co.za, Coastal Kayaks, Brian's Kayaks and other boating shops in Cape Town. For more information see: http://www.aquapac.net/  
Saturday, 05 November 2005 16:28 | Written by
The Forerunner™ 201 offers athletes an easy-to-read display, ergonomic wristband, and integrated GPS sensor that provides precise speed, distance, and pace data. It's a compact, lightweight, accurate training assistant with performance tracking, auto-lap, auto-pause and more. The Forerunner 201 is easy to use right out of the box and delivers…
Saturday, 05 November 2005 12:46 | Written by
Get results in a heartbeat with the Forerunner® 301. This training partner continuously monitors your heart rate, speed, distance, pace and calories burned so you can train smarter, more effectively. 

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