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With the dive season fast approaching, a lot of divers will be starting to pull their dive kit out of storage with the hope of getting wet soon. Before you just sling your gear on and jump into the ocean, it’s a good idea to give it all the once over to make sure everything is in good working order.

Whether your passion is open water swimming or you’re a pro level triathlete, selecting the correct wetsuit is critical to your comfort and performance.  The available range can be overwhelming, with each brand taking a unique slant on the challenge of creating the perfect suit.  So what are the main areas to consider? Read on to find out.

Here we take our first look at the Ozone, the new river play model from Pyranha. This builds on the ever popular Ripper series and brings more fun factor to the party. Looking for more play performance and the ability to make use of every river feature but without restricting river running potential too much? The Ozone could be the one for you.

Our staff are such an important aspect of the shop and we think their ability to offer quality advice is unrivaled in our industry. Here we asked Kieron to tell you a little about his sports, where it all started and future trip plans.

Our staff are such an important aspect of the shop and we think their ability to offer quality advice is unrivaled in our industry. Here we asked George to tell you a little about his sports, where it all started and future trip plans.

As we mentioned in our general guide to wakeboard selection, models are becoming more specific by the year and consequently it is now impossible to cover both cable and boat boards in one guide. Here we look at the former, including boards designed for use at both full cables and two tower parks.

Choosing a wakeboard for boat use As we mentioned in our general guide to wakeboard selection, models are becoming more specific by the year and consequently it is now impossible to cover both boat and cable boards in one guide. Here we look at the former, which is applicable to both jet-ski and boat users.

The range of wakeboards on the market is huge and purchasing what should be an exciting decision can feel overwhelming. Of course, our specialist staff are here to help but if you prefer to do your own research then read on.

Before we start to look at brand, profile and shape it is important to understand that length is the most important factor and thus should be your first consideration when choosing a new snowboard. Here we look into the pros and cons of each board length. Grab a brew and enjoy!

When selecting your new ride our recommendation would be to look at length, shape, flex and profile as the primary determining factors, so feel free to read our associated guides for further information on these. Snowboard base quality is an additional factor well worth consideration and one that is traditionally overlooked due to a general lack of technical knowledge in this area. Most will know the two differing constructions, terms sintered and extruded. On a crude level you can translate these into being ‘good’ and ‘bad’ respectively. However, it isn’t quite as simple as this and here we explain why.