Kathmandu Coast to Coast Compulsory Gear

Kathmandu Coast to Coast Stage 4 Kayak Leg Compulsory Gear list

Go to the source, the handbook for your event, for more details:

https://www.coasttocoast.co.nz/handbook 

We may have other products in stock not listed on website. Give Ben a call to talk over options, fit difficult head sizes, check specs for your boat, etc.

Kathmandu Coast to Coast Stage 4 Kayak Leg Compulsory Gear list

Our products that meet requirements

Long sleeve thermal base layer top

No specific weight requirement. This is your next to skin layer.

 

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Long sleeved mid layer top

This is your mid layer - can be lightweight fleece or similar. Insulation properties approx. 220gsm or greater.

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Waterproof long sleeved paddle specific jacket

Waterproof (seam sealed and constructed of durable material) long sleeved PADDLE SPECIFIC jacket - minimum of neoprene (or equivalent) cuffs & neck. Must be in good condition (not delaminating)

 

DayTwo Coaster Jacket

 

Kokatat Stance Paddle Jacket

Thermal gloves

No specific weight requirement

 

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Full length thermal base layer pants

No specific weight requirement. This is your next to skin layer.

 

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Waterproof pants

Waterproof (Seam sealed and constructed of durable material).

 

Rasdex Classic Pants

Thermal socks

Synthetic, neoprene, merino or similar

 

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Floatation/air bags 

Kayak must have pillars and two flotation/air bags or extensive watertight sealed compartments that are drainable. The minimum requirement is two rear floatation/ air bags of 20 litres each

 

K-Gear Multisport Airbag 120cm

(two needed per boat)

Paddle 

Wing, whitewater or touring paddles accepted.

 

Get in contact to see what we have in stock

Spray skirt 

Neoprene/Waterproof and sized for kayak being paddled.

 

DayTwo Neoprene or Nyloprene

 

Rasdex Spraydeck with watch holder + food pocket.

Bouyancy vest (PFD) 

Securely fitting, free of defects and of 50N minimum buoyancy (type 406 specialist PFD that complies with NZS standard) - must have a webbing cinch strap below ribcage.

 

DayTwo Adventure Racer PFD

 

Rasdex Multisporter PFD

 

HIKO Endurance PFD

Kayak specific helmet 

Must be designed for paddle sports - bike helmets not acceptable.

 

Hiko Buckaroo Helmet

Repair/duct tape

At least 10 metres. Recommend also towelling cloth for drying kayak so duct tape sticks.

 

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Dry-bag

Must be waterproof/seam sealed and capable of keeping gear dry when immersed in water.

 

K-Gear Transparent Dry Bags

1x20L ($38.90) or 2x12L ($2x31.90).

Best option depends on space behind boat seat or if boat has hatches.

Survival bag
Foil Survival BAG – NOT blanket (secured in PFD during kayak stage).

Emergency Foil Bag

 

Whistle 

Attached to outside of PFD or bib.

 

Whistle & Tether (Rasdex)

 

First aid kit. Minimum requirements:

1.5m long (unstretched) roll of 5cm wide crepe bandage, 2.5m long roll of 2cm wide strapping tape, 10 Band-Aid strips, triangular bandage, scissors, 4 x pain relief tablets (always follow the directions for taking medications).

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Boat, multisport variety

Likely you will want one of these!

 

Contact us for what we have in stock and advice on what boat might be best for you. Barracuda or Ruahine varieties available.