Five Ten Camp Four
WHY WE LIKE IT The latest off
ering from sticky-rubber specialists
Five Ten, the Camp Four offers the
reduced weight and comfort of a low-cut
boot, but with that legendary grippy
tread and...
First Ascent Polypropylene Top
WHY WE LIKE IT Polypropylene
makes some of the best next-to-skin wear
thanks to its inherent ability to wick
moisture away from your body. The catch?
It tends to get stinky after a while. So...
Montrail Helium GTX
WHY WE LIKE IT Heavy-duty
trekking boots are by defi nition, well,
heavy. But not the Helium. Thanks to the
use of synthetic uppers and a weight-
saving composite shank, these boots live
up...
Morewood Shova ST
WHY WE LIKE IT Many Proudly South African brands are deservedly featured in this section, but only one has received international recognition.
The UK press described founder Patrick Morewood as a...
Schwinn Paramount Carbon
WHY WE LIKE IT When talking
about bike heritage, WHY WE LIKE
IT When talking about bike
heritage, the US isnt a country that
gets a mention very often. But when it
does, its the Schwinn...
Capestorm Speedman Top
WHY WE LIKE IT With its wick-dry fabric, this close-fitting racing top has a long zip for ultimate ventilation during summer holiday training camps. Plus its concealed design means the wind wont...
Poseidon MkVI Discovery rebreather
WHY WE LIKE IT A rebreather for the masses. The designers have made every effort to simplify the use of the Discovery. The mouthpiece, for example, allows the diver to switch to normal open circuit...
Mares Tri-Lastic 543
WHY WE LIKE IT With its surf
suit look, the Mares is sure to impress
on the fashion front. But its not all
about looks. Strategically placed
elastic panels provide extra
flexibility,...
Oceanic Data Mask
WHY WE LIKE IT Wow, this is a genuine innovation, the first dive computer with HUD (thats Heads Up Display). The computer mask becomes your control centre, with all of your dive information being...
Aqua sphere icon
Its no coincidence that the Icon is the official wetsuit of the Ironman triathlon series. The key to its popularity is the variable thickness, called Yamamoto SCS Nanoskin: while the legs and...
Black Diamond Icon
FOR THE ALLROUNDER The Black Diamond Icon is all about versatility. Lost your way in the Drakensberg? Turn on the main threewatt LED for a maximum spotlight beam of 80m. Reading in your tent? Flick...
Petzl e+LITE
FOR EMERGENCIES Dont buy the Petzl e+LITE for your solo ascent of the north face of Mount Everest. Its not designed to be used as a primary headlamp. But as an emergency back-up light its hard to...
Knysna Racing Think evo
WHY WE LIKE IT With the surfski scene rocketing in popularity around the world, local outfit Knysna Racing has secured the South African rights to the popular Canadian brand Think. The Evo is a...
Vibram Fivefingers sprint
WHY WE LIKE IT Feel like a kid
again! FiveFingers mimic bare feet and allow natural movement, while still protecting your sole from thorns, glass and hot tar. Wearing them aids in correcting...
Fluid synergy
WHY WE LIKE IT Its hard to find a versatile sit-on-top kayak that you can take anywhere. The Synergy does well to bridge a lot of the gaps, offering stability, decent speed, good storage and...
Canon Selphy ES3 Printer
WHY WE LIKE IT Print directly
from your memory card, camcorder or
digital camera, then store your
favourites on the built-in 1GB memory.
Large 3.5 inch LCD screen allows for
easy...
Olympus E520
10-megapixel
WHY WE LIKE IT The 2x focal
length conversion (most digital SLRs are
only 1.5x) effectively means greater
zooming power from your lenses - handy
for sport and wildlife fundis....
Canon EOS 50D
15.1-megapixel
WHY WE LIKE IT The downside of
super high-resolution models is that it
can take a little longer for the camera
to process the image. But not the 50D.
Thanks to the new...
New Balance 768
WHY WE LIKE IT Not brand new (its an upgrade on the 767), but still a great shoe that gets our thumbs up for good value and all-purpose stability. A pleasing addition is an internal liner, sewn...
Hi-Tec V-Lite Trail eruption
WHY WE LIKE IT With a broader fit than Adidas and Brooks, Hi-Tec caters for runners with a wider midfoot and well-spaced toes. The burly toe bumper is the meanest weve seen on any trail shoe, and...
Oakley Flak Jacket
WHY WE LIKE IT Interchangeable lens design allows you to select the best optics for your environment: Positive Red Iridium (as used by Xterra champion Conrad Stoltz and the legendary Lance...
Lizzard Baxter
WHY WE LIKE IT Affordable
boardies from a homegrown outfit that
still ticks all the boxes when it comes
to quality and functionality. Lizzards
cuts have improved nicely over the
years, and...
Clayton Small Wave Model
WHY WE LIKE IT Keeps you in the water even when the waves are gutless or small. The fuller rails give more float for paddling and drive off the bottom, while the wider tail block gets you planing...
Quiksilver Cypher 4mm/3mm
WHY WE LIKE IT The next evolution in Quiks premier range of suits, the Cypher overcomes some of the minor durability flaws of its predecessor, the Cell. The improved Hyperstretch II material works...
HP MediaSmart Server
WHY WE LIKE IT Compact storage
for your digital media library. With
many peoples collection of movies and
images reaching gargantuan proportions,
the MediaSmart Server provides reliable...
Philips HTS8100 Ambisound
WHY WE LIKE IT Nicknamed the
Sound Bar, this slick, all-in-one
system is designed to replace the birds
nest of cables and multiple speakers of
a conventional home theatre. Sound
quality...
Dell XPS M1530
WHY WE LIKE IT Gone are the days of boring grey laptops. Dell has finally realised that people want a machine that turns heads as well as sends emails, and have stepped up to the plate with the...
Triple Rivals Scalextric
Digital race car set Youre never too old for slot car racing. Not only is it a lot safer and more responsible than redlining your GTi down William Nicol Drive, theres also zero risk of four-digit...
Nikon Coolpix S560 Sakura Pink
FOR HER: CAMERA
WHY Sakura means cherry blossom, but if shes not a girlie girl then you can also choose from black or silver.
Amplifier
There are a number of compelling reasons why we think you should buy the new Yamaha RXV-1900. The ridiculously easy set-up, for one: simply park the supplied set-up mic in your favourite position on...
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