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Gear Shed: Picks for Surf, Sidewalk, Bike, Beach + Backyard

  • August 31, 2021
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PEPPERMINT CYCLING CO SIGNATURE JERSEY

PEPPERMINT CYCLING CO SIGNATURE JERSEY
Photo: PEPPERMINT CYCLING CO

With three back pockets, side zip pocket, SPF 50+ and ultralight mesh panels on sides and underarms, the PEPPERMINT CYCLING CO SIGNATURE JERSEY ensures incomparable comfort for any type of ride. This Canadian-owned company is driven by women, for women. smittysbikeshop.com

Responsive Fit

Responsive Fit
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The Soft Elastic Gripper (anti-slip silicone) along the hem will keep the jersey in place while you ride, providing an unparalleled fit. The overall fit is not too tight, with a longer back for full coverage.
The Soft Elastic Gripper (anti-slip silicone) along the hem will keep the jersey in place while you ride, providing an unparalleled fit. The overall fit is not too tight, with a longer back for full coverage.
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Cyclist-Friendly Fabrics

Cyclist-Friendly Fabrics
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Extremely soft and light Italian fabrics with anti-odour properties offer enhanced breathability and moisture management. Ultra light mesh panels on the sides and underarms.
Extremely soft and light Italian fabrics with anti-odour properties offer enhanced breathability and moisture management. Ultra light mesh panels on the sides and underarms.
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Attention to Detail

Attention to Detail
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Smart details include self-locking YKK zipper, 3 back pockets and a side zip pocket, reflective accents for night riding, and SPF 50 material on the back.
Smart details include self-locking YKK zipper, 3 back pockets and a side zip pocket, reflective accents for night riding, and SPF 50 material on the back.
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Maxi Micro Deluxe Kickboard

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Photo: KICKBOARD CANADA

We love bikes but this three-wheeled wonder allows children (and adults) a new level of mobile creativity, with an intuitive “lean-to-steer” mechanism to surf sidewalks with ease and precision. The MAXI MICRO DELUXE KICKBOARD is a sort of hybrid scooter/skateboard. But unlike the latter, beginners will find it very stable and forgiving. Our five-year-old tester picked up the new kickboard technique in about two minutes. The three wheels (technically four, since the rear is two conjoined) should not be thought of as “training wheels.” Instead, the kickboard is designed to do more than a regular scooter. kickboard.ca

Versatility

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The three wheels offer greater stability, but also a more playful ride. They are not ‘training wheels’ but rather allow for a more dynamic riding style. Advanced young riders can learn to slalom and carve using their body weight with a motion similar to riding a skateboard or snowboard but with even greater maneuverability and a tighter turning radius.
The three wheels offer greater stability, but also a more playful ride. They are not ‘training wheels’ but rather allow for a more dynamic riding style. Advanced young riders can learn to slalom and carve using their body weight with a motion similar to riding a skateboard or snowboard but with even greater maneuverability and a tighter turning radius.
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Age Range

Age Range
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With a wide age range of 5-12 years, this well-built kickboard will grow with your child. The official load rating is 50kg (actual load rating: 70kg). Adjustable handlebar.
With a wide age range of 5-12 years, this well-built kickboard will grow with your child. The official load rating is 50kg (actual load rating: 70kg). Adjustable handlebar.
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Safety and Control

Safety and Control
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The double rear wheel and very responsive rear foot brake add extra safety. We can’t think of a better way to keep kids active while they develop balance, coordination and confidence.
The double rear wheel and very responsive rear foot brake add extra safety. We can’t think of a better way to keep kids active while they develop balance, coordination and confidence.
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NOMADIX STRIPES RETRO TOWEL

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Photo: Nomadix

The Only Towel You Need is a high-performance travel towel, beach towel and yoga towel all in one, made from 30 recycled plastic bottles. The NOMADIX STRIPES RETRO TOWEL is versatile without sacrificing performance, so you can own less and do more. One towel for every activity, and the planet. nomadix.ca  

Eco-Friendliness

Eco-Friendliness
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Made with post-consumer recycled plastic bottles. ‘Nuff said.
Made with post-consumer recycled plastic bottles. ‘Nuff said.
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Versatility

Versatility
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Sized at 30″x72.5″, this is a high-performance travel towel, beach towel, and yoga towel all in one. The only towel you need.
Sized at 30″x72.5″, this is a high-performance travel towel, beach towel, and yoga towel all in one. The only towel you need.
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Design and Construction

Design and Construction
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This towel is sand-resistant, pet hair–resistant, super-absorbent, durable, lightweight, quick-drying, offers moisture-activated slip resistance, and packs down small (3.5″x7″).
This towel is sand-resistant, pet hair–resistant, super-absorbent, durable, lightweight, quick-drying, offers moisture-activated slip resistance, and packs down small (3.5″x7″).
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HEARTHSONG COLOURFUL SUPER PLATFORM SWING

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Photo: Hearthsong

Sit, stand or lay back and relax. The HEARTHSONG COLOURFUL SUPER PLATFORM SWING makes kids feel like they’re truly flying towards the clouds. And parents, rest easy: This swing is designed with a strong, foam-padded tubular steel frame. mindsalive.ca

Durability

Durability
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New and improved UV-resistant materials resist rips and fading, and allow water to drain away. And the foam-padded tubular steel frame holds up to four kids at a time (max. combined weight 400 lbs.).
New and improved UV-resistant materials resist rips and fading, and allow water to drain away. And the foam-padded tubular steel frame holds up to four kids at a time (max. combined weight 400 lbs.).
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Comfort

Comfort
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For extra comfort, an inflatable pillow (included) inserts into a pocket sewn into the base. This is the perfect swing to enjoy a wild ride OR a relaxing afternoon.
For extra comfort, an inflatable pillow (included) inserts into a pocket sewn into the base. This is the perfect swing to enjoy a wild ride OR a relaxing afternoon.
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Kid-friendliness

Kid-friendliness
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Kids will love the bright colours and group potential of this large (60″) swing. Grab onto any of the four handles on the edge of the platform swing for extra security. Ages 5 and up.
Kids will love the bright colours and group potential of this large (60″) swing. Grab onto any of the four handles on the edge of the platform swing for extra security. Ages 5 and up.
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WAVE RIDER PRO FLY FOIL

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Photo: Blu Wave

After 24 months of R&D, Blu Wave’s foil board has arrived. The new WAVE RIDER PRO FLY FOIL 7.6 boasts Blu Wave’s Carbon-Innegra Sandwich construction, with a full PVC wrap for added strength. Available in 7.6 and 6.6 lengths, this board will perform in waves, wakes and downwind (and with foil wings). bluwave.ca

Control

Control
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Thick rails and boxy design provides volume for stability on a shorter board, and allows for great control when flying. Beveled rails also aid in release and prevents “sticking” when touching down re-elevating.
Thick rails and boxy design provides volume for stability on a shorter board, and allows for great control when flying. Beveled rails also aid in release and prevents “sticking” when touching down re-elevating.
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Take-off and Touch-down

Take-off and Touch-down
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Aggressive nose rocker allows for easy take-offs and touch-down/lifts, without pearling the nose. Tail rocker provides kick for easy take-offs.
Aggressive nose rocker allows for easy take-offs and touch-down/lifts, without pearling the nose. Tail rocker provides kick for easy take-offs.
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Foil-adaptability

Foil-adaptability
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Dual US fin boxes allow compatibility with most foils with base plate and allows for positioning the mast to find your sweet spot.
Dual US fin boxes allow compatibility with most foils with base plate and allows for positioning the mast to find your sweet spot.
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