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journal IN THE HATCH BY TIM SHUFF Editor’s Picks Garmin GPSmap 76CSx
The GPSmap 76CSx has a high-sensitivity SiRFstarIII GPS receiver that’s made to work in dense foliage and canyons, so it shines in the pea soup that caused your old GPS to conk out when you needed it most. Our unit even picked up 10 satellites indoors. It’s waterproof, floats, and comes with a barometer and a memory card for charts or topos.
$429 US
garmin.com Astral V-Eight
Astral Buoyancy claims to have the world’s first breathable PFD made for paddling in hot climates. Contoured foam reduces the body-to-PFD contact by 70 per cent while venting ports and a mesh back increase airflow.
$109 US
astralbuoyancy.com Seattle Sports Hydrostar S.U.B.
The “Submersible Utility Beam” has four light functions: a pair of “SnakeEyes” laser beams for pointing, a bright LED that works as a long-distance beam or a signalling strobe, and low-power LEDs for close range. Unlike your SUV, the S.U.B. is good for the environment, battery-free with a hand-crank charger that can also charge an iPod through a USB cable.
$40 US
seattlesportsco.com KayakPro Speedstroke Gym
For indoor training, the new Speedstroke Gym ergometer uses ropes, pulleys and a flywheel to exactly replicate the
kayak stroke. We were tempted to write this off as part gimmick, part exquisite torture device until we learned that KayakPro is the official supplier to the Athens and Beijing Olympics and is endorsed by reigning champion Adam Van Koeverden. Forthcoming internet software will soon allow you to race friends online.
$2,450 US
kayakpro.com 30 ADVENTURE KAYAK | FALL 2008
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