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The Basic Roamer© ARAs the Official Navigation Tool of the USARA, thedesign of the Basic Roamer© AR has been carefullyconsidered for US Adventure Racing and hasover 20 major features. Originally developed forrallying in Europe this tool is now customized andavailable for the US Adventure Racer. Rally navigatorsmust make split second navigation decisions atvery high speed and any errors can be very costlyto crew, car and team. With these challenges in indit is easy to see how the Adventure racing navigatorcan benefit from the Basic Roamer© AR. www.BasicRoamerAR.com.Adventure Racing Rotating Map HolderA lightweight, rotating design with a quick releasemounting bracket the rotating map holder isdesigned to fit almost any bike, it is built strongenough to withstand the rigors of any adventurerace or bicycle orienteering event. The solidconstruction will not flex or flap on rough roads andwill hold most flexible map covers or just the mapitself http://www.arnavsupplies.com/products.htmlPositioned for easy reading it will make bikenavigation much easier. Proven in many races andsuccessfully used in 2006 USARA NationalChampionships.The Adventure Racing Waterproof PedometerNow you don’t have to guess or time your travel to the nextCP, you can know exactly how far you’ve gone. Mostpedometers fail completely when they get near water. We’vedeveloped one that actually works when wet. It even survivedthe full course at Primal Quest.Check out the full line of navigation products fromAR Navigation Supplies including: Waterproof MapCases, Racing Compasses, Waterproof Pens,MYTopo Maps, Nav Practice Guides & More!www.ARNavSupplies.comAdventure World Magazine is a GreenZine 46
gear closetTrail Runners For 2009-Part 1!We have been testing trail running shoes for the last 3 months. We received so many submissions that we havedecided to split up the field up into 2 issues. Our editor’s choices will appear in the next issue along with beingposted on our website.Saucony XodusMSRP: $100Stability is a must on the trail, and the Xodus delivers.With the Arch-Lock system those of us that needgood arch support have it in this lightweight trailrunner. Arch-Lock provides a tight fit in the mid sectionof the foot to hold the arch in place. The Vibramoutsole is grips nicely and prevents slippage well onwet surfaces.www.saucony.comBrooks Cascadia 4MSRP: $100This versatile trail shoe has a stylish breathable upperfor those warmer days on the trail. The outsolehas excellent traction that grips both road and rockequally well. The carbon footprint on these kicks is abit smaller too since the BioMoGo midsole is biodegradable.www.brooksrunning.comMerrell CP ParagonMSRP: $90Light and airy are two words that describe the Paragonwell. If your foot tends to get warm on the trail,look no further. The Paragon has a mostly mesh upperand breathes like sandal. The front of the outsole hasmultiple grooves for great traction when working upspeed on inclines. At 11.2 ounces you won’t be complainingabout weight either.www.merrell.comAdventure World Magazine is a GreenZine 47
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