UPDATED: Spinlock Deckvest Vito
Building on several years of research into buoyancy performance, the updated Spinlock VITO features a new revolutionary integrated flotation construction. The AFS (Advanced Flotation System) puts the buoyancy of the inflated jacket where it functions best, giving enhanced rotation, freeboard and most importantly stability in the water. The low-profile gives users a much higher level of moveability both in and out of the water, which is essential in a rescue situation and for self-help. The construction of the chamber also allows for an improved use of highly visible colors. The contrasting spectrum of hi-vis pink with hi-vis yellow has been proven to enhance visibility at distance in challenging conditions, over the use of a single hi-vis color. Internal updates also include an improved structured sprayhood, along with new integrated attachment points for beacons, giving better accessibility and usability of these key components.
Price: $449 » www.spinlock.co.uk
ZHIK Surge Performance Race Shoe
The Surge Performance Race Shoe is engineered for elite-level sailing and inshore racing. Featuring a hybrid rubber sole with multi-directional grip, rapid-drain mesh construction, and ripstop reinforcements, it delivers outstanding control and agility in wet, high-pressure conditions. The side-ejection drainage system expels water while preventing re-entry, and the perforated insole promotes drainage and airflow. Fast-drying, lightweight, and built for serious performance, Surge is the race day essential that offers comfort, durability and traction when it matters most. The shoe has a convenient easy-entry rear webbing loop, reflective laces for enhanced visibility in low-light conditions, and heel cushioning for extra comfort.
Price: $179.99 » www.zhik.com
Weems & Plath Endurance Weather Center
Weems & Plath recently announced the addition of their new Endurance Weather Center to their line of time and weather instruments. This elegant, versatile weather station allows users to determine the orientation and layout of three key instruments you need for a safe and successful voyage–-clock, barometer, and comfortmeter (a thermometer/hygrometer combination that indicates the optimum conditions in temperature and humidity). The Weather Center also includes the Endurance Collection’s patented Slide-n-Lock™ mounting system. The innovative mounting plates securely hold the instruments in place without any visible screws while allowing users to easily rearrange the instruments at any time by simply sliding them off their mounts.
Price: $824.99 » www.weems-plath.com
