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FOR YOU: CLIMBING HARNESS
WHY Rock climbing is no longer the exclusive domain of cooked adrenaline junkies. Thanks to the establishment of indoor climbing gyms where you can learn the ropes in a...
Toshiba Gigaframe Q8
WHY WE LIKE IT Photographs are meant to be looked at. Yet the vast majority of digital snaps lie hidden away on peoples hard drives never to be seen. Now thanks to this electronic photo frame you...
Sea To Summit X-Bowl
WHY WE LIKE IT The X-Bowls
silicone sidewalls compress right down
for easy packing, while metric
measurement increments on the inside
ensure your Oatso- Easy is mixed to
perfection.
WHO...
Oakley Jawbone sunglasses
Prototypes of mysterious new shades were spotted on Lance Armstrong and George Hincapie at the Tour of California early in the year.
While George has worn shark-like jackets for years, Lance has...
Merida 0.9 hardtail
FIRST LOOKS: Our man in the field returned recently from Majorca where he tested the yet-to-be-released Merida 0.9 hardtail mountain bike.
The 0.9 refers to the frame weight of 900grams, making...
Campagnolo Chorus 11 speed sprocket
FIRST LOOK....
It happens nearly every time. Stop for a quick espresso while out on a Sunday ride and some civilian- -someone not dressed in lurid Lycra- will end up staring at the bike saying, How...
Zeagle Rapid Diver
WHY WE LIKE IT James Bond should have one of these. The Rapid Diver is a compact, all-in-one unit that integrates a simple vest BCD with a cylinder and regulator for short underwater excursions....
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,...
E-bomb springsuit
Made from Rip Curls third-generation ElastoMax (E3) neoprene, the E-Bomb is five percent warmer, 20 percent lighter and a whopping 30 percent more flexible than wetsuits cut from the older E2....
Typhoon prosport
Yes, it makes you look like a trooper from the Death Star. But youll have the last laugh when youre the only one who hasnt turned blue with cold after an hour in the Atlantic. Where some dry suits...
Scubapro Everflex 3/2
Dont buy the Everflex 3/2 for wreck diving off Llandudno... youll catch hypothermia in a matter of minutes. But for the upcountry divers or those folk who survived the credit crunch and still...
Garmin Forerunner 405
WHY WE LIKE IT No one can get enough stats, and this training aid gives you speed, distance, heart rate and direction, all with automatic wireless computer connectivity and nifty navigation.
WHO...
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...
Fenn 5
WHY WE LIKE IT The Fenn 5 is available in fibreglass or carbon single or split shafts, and is aimed at guppy or junior paddlers, or ladies. With the big growth in surfski numbers, its a perfect...
Canon G10 compact camera
For the prosumer, amaffesional and proteur...
For many, digital cameras are divided into two distinct categories. Theres the bulky SLR (single lens reflex) with the big lens that completes the...
Sony HVR-A1e 1080i HDV Pro
>>> pro level
WHY WE LIKE IT Broadcast quality
without the bulk. Its Sonys smallest
high-definition professional camera, so
while it weighs in at only 670g, you
still enjoy the benefits of...
Canon HD Camcorder HG21
WHY WE LIKE IT No more storage issues
thanks to the 120GB of internal memory
(equivalent to a whopping 45 hours of
high def footage), expandable onto SDHC
card if youre a serious Spielberg....
Puma Trailfox
Look at it! For the salt-of-the-earth and sometimes conservative trail running community, these are some sick kicks. But apart from looking bad, theres some tech in these shoes to back it up....
Polar FT80
WHY WE LIKE IT When we think of
heart rate monitors, Polar comes to mind
as the first and best brand on the
market. But they havent been resting on
their laurels. The revolutionary and...
The Stick Travel Stick
WHY WE LIKE IT Desperate for a massage, but cant find a willing masseuse? Then reach for The Stick. This ingenious device allows you to administer a satisfying self-massage simply by rolling the...
Nixon Super Hero II
If there is any gadget in the history of gadgets that will make you want to snub your boss, jump on a plane and live the dream, its this one - the Nixon Super Hero II tide watch. The big feature...
Komunity ProjectComp Leash
WHY WE LIKE IT Designed in
conjunction with King Kelly Slater, this
leash is light but sturdy, and easy on
the drag.
WHO SHOULD BUY IT Anyone surfing
small to medium waves who doesnt...
4-Way Fin System
WHY WE LIKE IT Conventional fin
systems might allow you to swap your
fins, but the 4-Way Fin System (4WFS)
takes it to whole new level, allowing
you to adjust not only the fin angle,
but...
Gamexpert Glo Sword
WHY WE LIKE IT A light-sabre for
your Nintendo Wii? It had to happen
eventually! Just the thing for when
tennis and golf lose their edge, the Glo
Sword allows you to cut and parry
without...
TomTom One XL
WHY WE LIKE IT The extra-large
4.3-inch widescreen makes for easy
navigation on the fly. And with all
major SA centres and nine southern
African countries covered by the
supplied mapping,...
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...
Universal remote
The downside of cramming your lounge full of shiny new home-theatre equipment is that every device comes with its own remote. Which means that pretty soon theres no place on the coffee table to put...
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...
Television
Speak to any home-theatre buff and theyll tell you that when it comes to televisions, bigger isnt always better. The important thing is to choose a screen that suits the size of your lounge. Sounds...
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MULTIMEDIA:VIDEO OF THE WEEK
Keeping your home movies interesting has less to do with the equipment than understanding the basic filming techniques. Learn these tricks of the trade
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