The Ultra III model from Vivobarefoot is also known as an amphibious shoe. The honeycomb structure of the upper has numerous openings that make the shoe permeable to air and water. This makes the Ultra III water shoe suitable for many water sports. Feet are protected, do not sweat and water can drain away quickly. The sole also offers a secure grip. This makes the shoes useful when going ashore to the beach in a dinghy. They provide support and protect the feet from sharp stones or shells. Back on board, the wet shoes are quickly dried off and can be stowed away. The material does not absorb moisture and therefore does not require lengthy drying.
Vivobarefoot relies in part on a plastic made from renewable raw materials. The material called Bloom is obtained from algae. Ten per cent of the sole of the Ultra III is made from this material. The remaining 90 per cent is made up of Eva, a rubber-like plastic.
The water shoe is quite light, a single one in size 42 weighs 215 grams. The price: 125 euros.
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Seawire Roudem: Internet reception at sea
The Seawire Roudem antenna should also be able to receive internet on board further away from the coast. The mobile 4G data network is being strengthened for this purpose. This should be possible up to 35 nautical miles off the coast. The antenna is installed on deck, the higher the better. It aligns itself to the nearest radio mast and has an integrated Wi-Fi router with a range of up to 300 metres. A micro sim card is required and the power is supplied via an Ethernet cable. The antenna measures 335 millimetres in diameter, weighs 2.1 kilograms, is waterproof and costs 1,422 euros.
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NVequipment wheel cover: tarpaulin for the steering wheel
Whether wood, leather-covered stainless steel, plastic or even carbon: a cover for your bike in the harbour or winter storage makes sense. In its Access product line, the French manufacturer of textile protection and comfort equipment NVequipment offers prefabricated, cost-effective bike covers that are robust, durable and easy to attach. The covers are equipped with a zip on the back that matches the radius and a full-width zip on the front, making them quick to fit and remove. NVequipment uses a particularly robust acrylic fabric in a grey colour. The protective covers are available in six sizes from 795 to 1,415 millimetres and cost between 137 and 209 euros. NVequipment offers other sizes and colours made to order.
