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Bomber Shades are quite closely tied with UK SUP after Nick
Watt (of BaySUP fame) gave a few pairs away as prizes last
year. They also have a number of supported SUP athletes on
their books, which further highlights their support for the sport.
With this in mind we thought we should check them out.
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Hang it high –
Dritek hanger
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Drop the bomb –
Bomber Shades
It’s just a hanger – right? Something you chuck your wetsuit
(or drysuit) on and forget about – of course. But how many
times have you had a cheap, flimsy plastic type snap as you go
about stringing up your damp wetty? Annoying is usually the
term, as you have to root around trying to find a different
hanger or simply chuck your suit on the floor in disgust.
Bomber sent us two pairs to try out and both look the mutt’s
nuts with an emphasis on style and design. The bonus of
Bomber sunnies is they float – no more unnecessarily losing
your eye goggles during on water sessions.
Well fear not, because UK company Dritek have come up with a
version that’s infinitely unbreakable (certainly if you’re only
hanging wet gear on it) and is versatile enough to attach
literally anywhere – outdoors, indoors, your van, the
neighbour’s garage or wherever you can hook the integrated
carabiner. Pluss, it’s guaranteed for ten years!
Both pairs feature coated polarised lenses that give enhanced,
clear 20/20 vision. Lightweight, yet snug fitting, they wrap
securely round your bonce without being overly tight. We used
them in a variety of flat water to moderately bumpy SUP
situations and were stoked with how they performed. An
essential beach item that all paddlers shouldn’t be without,
winter or summer.
The adjustable webbing strap means your damp stuff can be
elevated well above the floor, allowing drips and drops to run
freely. And did we say that the actual hanger is pretty heavy
duty and unbreakable? We tried…
CONCLUSION
CONCLUSION
For sunny, crisp winter days at the beach, on water bright flat water
training sessions/distance missions or sweltering overseas SUP
excursions, Bomber Shades are essential accessories that should be
in all stand up paddlers’ kit boxes. If you’re looking for a SUP
enthused company who design and manufacture stylish products
then check out Bomber.
If you spend any length of time in UK waters then you’ll no doubt
own a wetsuit or drysuit – possibly multiple. Rather than settling
for cheap plastic hangers and fighting to keep these from snapping
as you hang your wetties out to dry, consider Dritek’s heavy duty
offering. Featuring a versatile carabiner for attaching to various
high points plus an adjustable webbing strap, you’ll find your
Dritek hanger becomes a product you simply can’t do without.
Price: 59€-65€ and 79€-85€ for polarised
Price: £15 for standard or £17 for pro
£649
Including our carbon
adjustable paddle
NEPTUNE MACH #2 ALL-ROUNDER
Not only quick on the flat but versatile and great fun in the surf, making it
suitable for lakes, rivers and oceans. With its beautiful design matched with its
high level finish and construction this three-fin board will keep you grinning.
http://www.neptunesups.com [email protected] 07914 591796
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