ISSUE 4 5 Trans Taupo Race Results - Canoe & Kayak

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Products available in store by ordering frominfo@canoeandkayak.co.nzCANOE & KAYAKThird BarFor very long loads, or for the ute. The Third bar ismounted on the tow bar and has a bar across thetop at the same width as a standard roof rack bar.Room for two kayaks.Priced at $449.00CANOE & KAYAKRoller LoaderThis version has two rollers in a V shape. Simplyload the bow of your kayak in the roller, lift thestern and push the kayak into position.Priced at $365.00Kiwi Association of SeaKayakers N.Z. Inc.(KASK)KASK is a network of sea kayakersthroughout New ZealandKASK publishes a 200 pagesea kayaking handbook whichis free to new members: thehandbook contains all youneed to know about seakayaking: techniques andskills, resources, equipment,places to go etc.KASK publishes a bi-monthly newslettercontaining trip reports, events, book reviews,technique/equipment reviews and a ‘bugger’file. KASK holds national sea kayaking forums.Website:www.kask.co.nzAnnual subscription is $35.00.KaskPO Box 23, Runanga 7841,West CoastAll three systems can have a bikebar added as an optional extra.CANOE & KAYAKLiberty loaderThis quick and easy device makes loading yourkayak a breeze. Having pre-set the height of theloader and mounted it on your tow bar, you simplylift the rear of your kayak into the webbing cradle,with the nose pointing away from the car. Thenlift the nose and walk it 180 degrees to rest on theroof mounted cradles. The Liberty loader acts asa third bar as well.Priced at $349.00Prorack Kayak CradleAn exciting new upgrade to the already popularKayak Cradle from Prorack.This cradle has always been popular for theacute angles available to suit even the narrowestmultisport boat. The flexible rubber pads mouldto the shape of your hull to cradle your kayakperfectly.The pivoting heads allow even pressure distributionacross the surface of the pad. In addition, thecradle pad flips over for easy side loading.The new cradle is now designed to fit the standard25 x 20mm bar. It will slide into the ‘T’ groove inmost aerofoil bars. If you have that ‘odd ball’ roofrack – Prorack have come up with a set of extrafittings to allow fitting to almost any roof rack.Tie down points are incorporated into the baseof the cradle.Tie down straps which incorporatea cam-lock buckle for speedy tightening, are alsoincluded in this kit.From $199.9538 ISSUE FORTYfive • 2 0 0 8
Products available in store by ordering frominfo@canoeandkayak.co.nzADVENTURE PANTSBased on feedback from our customers, these paddling pants have beenupdated and improved for the new season We’ve slimmed down the cut of thelegs to take away some of the bulkiness, and changed the waist to streamlinethings there too. Now you can be warm and comfortable when waiting inthe wind, or putting up the tent, or scouting rapids, or having lunch, or justpaddling - everybody who’s tried paddlingpants knows how valuable they are, andnow you can try them too at a very, verygood price.• Unisex cut, with gusset - makes for a goodfit for both male and female paddlers.• Neoprene cone ankle seals - for acomfortable, easy-to-get-into solution(no need to be hopping around on a riverbank with one foot half through a latexseal).• Deep neoprene waistband with wideelasticated braces - so that the waistdoesn’t have to be too tight.Fabric: A 4oz ‘Tactel’ textured nylonwith a breathable, delamination-proofExeat coating.Priced at $244.95Colours: Blue/Black.RASDEX ADVENTURE SEMI DRY CAGIf you’re tired of looking at expensive dry cags or want something clean andsimple that will stop all that cold water running down your sleeves, this isfor you. It’s a slim-line semi dry cag with super-comfortable neoprene neckand textured breathable fabric. No unnecessary frills on this one, just whatyou need to keep warm and dry. Ideal for many kinds of paddling, whetheryou’re using a kayak or a sit-on-top, on a lake or a river, in competition or justplain having fun.• Folded neoprene cone neck - a redesigned neck using soft, supple 1.5mmneoprene for a non-restricting seal which avoids any weak points or raggededges.• Latex wrists with covers - includesa drainage eyelet to stop waterbuilding up between the layers.• Neoprene waist - a deep band fora good comfortable single seal.Fabric: A 4oz ‘Tactel’ texturednylon with a breathable,delamination-proof Exeat coating.Colours: Blue/Black.Priced at $229.95Roof Racksfor alloccasionsADVENTURE PRO DRY CAGThis popular dry cag is turning heads all over the world. The fabric is awaterproof, breathable tactel so it’s a good step up from the more basic shinynylon and is very comfortable to wear. The reflective piping separating thecolour panels catches the light easily, helping you to be seen if you’re on theriver a bit late, and looking good throughout the day. The arms are cut highand pre-bent to give you plenty of movement, and we’ve just added an elbowpatch to give the most vulnerable areas even more strength.Adjustable neoprene outer waist band - to keep a nice tight seal betweenyou and the water.Elasticated fabric inner waist band. Feedback from our paddlers has told usthat a double neoprene waistband is hard to use, so this cag now has a new,less bulky design.Latex neck with neoprene cone cover - the driest possible design. It’s completewith mesh drainage at the base of the neoprene cover so that water nevercollects between the seals.Latex wrists with adjustable covers are easy to get on. They also includemesh drainage.Fabric: A 4oz ‘Tactel’ textured nylon with a breathable, delamination-proofExeat coating.Colours: Red/Black or Blue/Black.Priced at $439.95ISSUE FORTYfive• 2008 39
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Page 11 and 12: to the river and urged us to paddle
Page 13 and 14: Josh taking on the Mae Pan FallsPho
Page 15 and 16: I thought, “we can’t miss it
Page 17 and 18: SWING 400Length: 400cmWidth: 76cmWe
Page 19 and 20: Spectacluar sunrise on the last day
Page 21 and 22: Madness MayhemAll hands on deck!us
Page 23 and 24: Andy with his 12kg Kingie.Big Catch
Page 25 and 26: THE SEVEN DWARFS FROM NORTH SHORE -
Page 27 and 28: Kayak ClubWhite Water Skills Course
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