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SPLASHING SPORTS:
THE GEAR AND
GADGETS FOR
WATER WARRIORS
With continuous technological
improvements the gadgets available
for water sports are as wild and crazy
as they’ve ever been.
Although electronics and water
have historically had a somewhat
testy relationship, the rise in the
number of gadgets in the last decade
has proven that this isn’t always the
case. Whether you're a jetpacker,
wakeboarder or beachgoer, there is
a slew of gadgets to help you get the
most out of your aquatic enterprise.
Hydro-powered jetpacks have
been slowly evolving from a casual
curiosity to a popular watersport. The
Hoverboard and Flyboard are the
ingenious creations of Zapata Racing,
experts in the hydro-propulsion
domain. While the Flyboard lets you
to dive in and out of the water, the
Hoverboard is used to glide along the
water’s surface.
If you’re more into wakeboarding
than jetpacking, Hammacher
Schlemmer has created the perfect
toy. The skier controlled tow boat is
an unmanned water skiing boat that
is controlled entirely by a six-button
control panel.
High-tech gadgets, however,
are not limited to bulky, expensive
equipment. For people who enjoy a
glimpse of life below the waves, diving
and snorkelling to their own curated
soundtrack has a great appeal.
Waterproof audio players ensure
that your music remains crystal clear.
A new release which looks like it is
becoming a firm favourite is the FINIS
SwiMP3. It uses bone conduction
audio transmission so that you can
enjoy your favourite songs sans
earphones. The US$159.99 device
provides 2GB of storage — giving
approximately 30 hours of music,
audio books, and podcasts — and the
rechargeable battery lasts about eight
hours. But you might want to just avoid
loading it with the soundtrack to Jaws
if you plan to use it under the sea.
U N D E R T H E B A N YA N T R E E
01/06
2016
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