December 13, 2008

4-Piece Manta Ray Aluminum IK Paddle, Available in Various Sizes

4-Piece Manta Ray Aluminum IK Paddle, Available in Various Sizes Aquabound paddles work great for IKs. The Manta Rays are designed for a high-angle paddling style. The beefy face and cross- sectional shape of the blade generate great “bite” on the paddle plant, and lots of power on every stroke. Blade is a lighter and tougher ABX resin material and the shaft is aluminum alloy. 4 piece version. Manta Ray Weight: 37.75 oz. in sizes 220, 230 and 240cm., Blade is 7.25″ x 18″.

Misc.:  Designed for a high-angle paddling style., Generates great “bite” on the paddle plant, and lots of power on every stroke., Blade is a lighter and tougher ABX resin material and the shaft is aluminum alloy., Blade is 7.25″ x 18″., 4 piece version
Company: Aquabound 
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December 9, 2008

WRSI Watersports Helmet - One Size, Available in Various Colors

WRSI Watersports Helmet - One Size, Available in Various Colors The Whitewater Research & Safety Institute (WRSI) was created and began the development, manufacturing, and distribution of a safer water sports helmet. Under the direct auspices of Dr. Andrew H. Conn, the Mechanical Design Engineering Department at Johns Hopkins University, the Bloomberg School of Public Health at Johns Hopkins University, and the Inventors, Mr. Chang Lee and Mr. Michael Cordeiro, the WhiteWater Head Impact Protection Project (WHIPP) resulted in a prototype that has produced the WRSI water sports helmet, that we believe to be the “safest whitewater helmet in the world”. Three Liners: Liner A: EVA Foam Comes with fittings for all sizes. Colors: Black, Red or White

Misc.:  Believed to be the “safest whitewater helmet in the world”., EVA Foam Comes with fittings for all sizes., Three Liners, Colors: Black, Red, Grey or White
Company: WRSI 
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December 8, 2008

Omega Standard Locking D Carabiner

Omega Standard Locking D Carabiner This is one of the strongest aluminum carabiners in the world. At 31 kN, it’s wicked-strong and represents the strongest and most durable design in basic functional climbing carabiners. Through ISO Cold Forging, material is put exactly where it will render the strongest design possible for a carabiner of its size and materials.

Misc.:  Strength Closed:  31 kN, Strength Open: 9 kN, Material:  Aluminum, Gate Opening:  16 mm, CE certified carabiner
Company: Omega 
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