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SKINS DNAmic compression tights – Review by T7 Athlete, Nora Audra
“I have competed in Adventure Racing for almost 15 years and always preferred to wear tights during the races. One of the reasons is that it protects your legs from prickly bushes and the sun. Having competed in Brazil and many other tropical countries, going through thick bush was always an... Read Post
- 11 Apr 2018
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Mt Aurum, NZ – First Descent
When you really have a proper adventure, when s***’s getting real and you’re at your limit in more ways than one, that’s when you really want photos or some video, just some sort of imagery, a vivid record to reflect on later. But that’s the thing. In times like that of... Read Post
- 11 Apr 2018
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Down vs. Synthetic Sleeping Bags
When choosing a sleeping bag, you’ve got several variables to consider, including the temperature you’ll camp in and price, compressibility, and weight of the bag. The performance of the bag is largely driven by the insulating material, with other fabrics and design elements playing an... Read Post
- 04 Apr 2018
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Crankworx Rotorua 2018 Wrap Up
Video by: Josh Mortimore Of course we had to get out there and amongst it at Crankworx Rotorua 2018! The weather was once again a bit iffy, but we managed to pump through all the goodness that Crankworx has to offer, including the Pump Track Challenge, Slopestlye, Whip off, and Downhill events. We... Read Post
- 27 Mar 2018
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Kieran Bennett Update
Last weekend the annual Santa Cruz Bicycles NZ Enduro took place in the Marlborough Sounds, consisting of three days of racing some amazing, very rugged trails in the region. This was my first time at the event and it didn’t disappoint, Sven and Anka Martin know how to put on an extremely... Read Post
- 16 Mar 2018
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Adventures in the Top of the South
Three weeks ago I packed up the car in Dunedin and headed off on route to Rotorua where I have just started my first real job! I was excited to see the new road past Kaikoura and do a few adventures on the way. This was my first time doing this stuff by myself and […] Read Post
- 08 Mar 2018
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Backcountry Mountain Biking – By Mountian Safety Council
Backcountry mountain biking allows people to enjoy the technical challenges of riding while seeing large areas of New Zealand’s backcountry in a shorter time span. Every trip into the backcountry has an inherent degree of risk, which can be easily reduced through careful planning and good... Read Post
- 07 Mar 2018
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Staying safe on the trails – MTB
New Zealand offers some fantastic backcountry mountain bike trails which can take you to remote and breathtaking parts of the country. This activity is increasing in popularity across the globe, with all kinds of tracks and trails being built each year. Some of the key things to consider when... Read Post
- 06 Mar 2018
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Bell Super 3R Helmet Review and Thoughts – Andrew Sloan
After sending my previous Bell helmet to the helmet retirement cemetery for crashed and used helmets, I was in search of the best possible protection I could get for my head in terms of a good quality helmet. After doing my research and looking into what was available as well as trying on a few... Read Post
- 05 Mar 2018
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Moto Maintenance – Changing Brake Fluid
By now your bike will be loving you (see moto blog #1 and #2), fresh and clean with new oil and able to breathe again. Having a fast engine is wonderful, but as we all know there comes a point often sooner rather than later when you need to stop. Brake fluid and pads are […] Read Post
- 01 Mar 2018
