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Vaikobi Race Team members, Murray Stewart, Jo-Brigden Jones and Michael Booth are pumped and ready to race at the the ICF World Champs in Moscow starting today.
Murray Stewart has already posted a win today in the heats of the K1-1000 Mens and will progress to the Semi Finals later today. Murray is chasing gold in both the K1 and the K4 at this Worlds and is coming into this event after some very strong results in the World Cup series over the past few months in Europe.
In the K4, Murray will join his K4some teammate, Dave Smith, Tate Smith and Jacob Clear where they have re-shuffled the seats with Dave Smith now sitting in the front and Tate Smith moving to the number 2 seat. Tate Smith commented that "Last time we raced there was a really strong headwind, and having Smithy at the front, he’s a bit lighter, he can tick over the boat a little bit better and I can sit back and provide a bit of extra power to the middle of the boat”.
Jo-Brigden Jones will also be competing in two events where she will race in the K1-200 Womens before partnering with Manly's Naomi Flood in the K2-500 at Moscow. Jo has been training and racing hard in Europe over the past few months and has achieved some strong results by making two A Finals in the K1-200 whilst also making the Final in the K2 with Naomi at the same meets. Go Jo!
Michael "Boothy" Booth headed over to Europe to compete in the U23 Worlds where he raced with Glenn Rypp in the K2-500 and paddled a fantastic event to make the final. After the U/23 Worlds, Boothy was asked to join the senior squad and partner with Jordan Wood who claimed a silver medal in the U/23 Worlds in the K1-1000.
A now short haired Boothy and Jordan race their heats on Friday and we wish them all the best for a great event!
In the background, Vaikobi's Tim "TJ" Jacobs has been on the coaching team for the Australian Squad in Europe over the past few months and reported back to Vaikobi HQ during the week that everyone is "pumped and ready to go!"
Once TJ returns from Europe, he will be getting back into the Ski as he begins his preparation for the major ski races this summer, including The Doctor in Perth in November.
You can follow the heats live at: http://www.results.imas-sport.com/imas/regatta.php?competition=wettkampf_112
Before Vaikobi was born, performance paddlers had to make compromises with what they wore on the water. They often opted to wear less clothing to ensure they did not overheat, but suffered when conditions changed on the water. Alternatively in colder conditions, they also wore gear which made them too hot and ultimately meant they were over heating leading to dehydration and fatigue.
The other main problem was that all the gear that everyone was wearing was designed for other sports (sailing, surfing, running, cycling, etc) and were not able to cope with the specific body movements, often leading to uncomfortable chafing and sores developing.
Ultimately, the limited options available for paddlers were impacting performance and enjoyment whilst training and racing.
Enter Vaikobi.
Vaikobi is a company who is committed to making innovative performance clothing for the ocean athlete. With the problem being observed in the paddle sport market, Vaikobi chose to begin with an innovative range of performance clothing for paddlers- (Surfski, SUP, Kayak and OC)
Working with some of the worlds best paddlers, Vaikobi set about designing the best performing range of gear using innovative designs and the latest fabrications.
All of the Vaikobi range uses the latest in fabric technology to ensure that your body will be able to stay at the required temperature level for maximum performance no matter if you are wet or dry.
Over the past twelve months, the Vaikobi V Cold Range has taken the paddling world by storm with the hugely popular V Cold Pant winning praise from paddlers for its comfort. Combined with the recently released V Cold Performance Base Layer Top or the V Cold Short Sleeve Hydrofleece Top with Warm Up Sleeves, you are ready to keep paddling whilst your competitors stay in bed under the blanket!
The V Cold Range is designed to keep you warm when the apparent air temperature is 0-10 degrees Celsius, but will also not allow you to over heat when the air temperature warms up the to the high teens. Vaikobi achieves this through the use of an innovative fabric technology and design which traps the body warmth when required, but also allows heat to escape as your body reaches its optimum temperature.
The Vaikobi V Heat Range is hugely popular in the warmer months for paddlers who are looking for gear which is light and cool and has the ability to protect your body from the harsh sun
The V Heat Paddling Short is our most popular item in the V Heat range and comes in both Mens and Womens with strategically positioned padding that allows the heat to escape. WIth a fit and cut to ensure ease of movement whilst paddling, the V Heat short will keep you charging all Summer.
The V Heat range of Paddling tops use a fast drying, non absorbing performance fabric and has ventilation panels under arms and side designed in a way to eliminate chaffing. With a SPF 50+ rating, the V Heat gear will protect you from the sun.
So if you paddle a Ski, SUP, Kayak or OC and have not discovered the Vaikobi difference yet, then head on down to your local Vaikobi stockist to get fitted out with gear that will make you perform better whist racing and training. There is a Vaikobi expert in each store who will be able to recommend the right gear for you.
Vaikobi #noexcuses
Vaikobi V Cold Prizes at NSW Harbour Series Event at Rose Bay- Tingira Challenge
All entries into this Sunday's Tingira Challenge -part of the NSW Open Water & Harbour Series hosted by Shark Island Paddlers, will go in the draw to win a Vaikobi Winter Paddling Pack including the Vaikobi V Cold Paddle Pant, V Cold Base Layer Top and V Cold Performance Beanie. See you at Rose Bay on Sunday morning. Enter at: https://www.registernow.com.au/secure/Register.aspx?E=13574
The popular Women's V Cold Hydrofleece top is back and ready to keep you powering through winter.
Available through all Vaikobi Stockists and at www.vaikobi.com
Vaikobi is proud to release three new products in our popular V Cold Range to combine with the recently launched V Cold Paddling Pant.
Heading the new line up is the Vaikobi V Cold Performance Base Layer Top, which has been designed as a multi purpose, high energy ocean sports garment. This fitted top will keep you warm in the wet ocean environment, whilst also allowing you to ventilate through the side body ventilation panels for fantastic temperature regulation.
The new Vaikobi V Cold Performance Beanie is another great innovation from the Vaikobi Team. Designed specifically to perform in the marine environment, the V Cold Performance Beanie is a form fitting head warming garment which will retain the heat in your head when wet, without soaking up excess water and losing shape.
Finally, the New V Cold Hydrofleece Short Sleeve top is Vaikobi's latest update of this popular product.
An extremely versatile top, this top can be worn with the V Cold warm up sleeves to turn it into a long sleeve top to keep you warm when needed.
As conditions change, this top can be worn as a short sleeve top with the added option of a 1/3 zip neck to further increase ventilation along with the mesh side panels.
Available through all Vaikobi stockists and at www.vaikobi.com, get your new Vaikobi V Cold gear and power on when conditions get cold.
Check out our Clearance page to pick up some great specials on end of line items this End of Financial Year!*
Warm up your winter paddling sessions with the Vaikobi V Cold Long Sleeve Top which is reduced from $129.99 to $99.99.
Keep pressing on through those chilly morning sessions with the Vaikobi V Cold Paddle Pant (Black only) reduced from $109.99 to $89.99
And many great specials on end of line items.
Happy EOFYS!
*Sale ends June 30 while stocks last. Limited sizes available.
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