Northwave Freedom

Advantages: Control, power transfer, efficiency etc
Disadvantages: You might fall off once or twice....

...around / pushing you do you might want a more flexible sole; the more flexible the better for walking but the worse for power transfer to pedal) & fixing. Also style if you plan to walk around in them!! I have a set M535 (LX) shimano pedals as well as a set of cheap M646 platform copies from wellgo. On the shoe front I use Northwave arctics in the winter (the only shoe to have in the cold; Northwave use a shimano sole with their own upper), Specialized comp in summer & a set of Lake "skate stylee" shoes if I gotta walk anywhere in them!... Read review

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Advantages: Warm, light, confortable
Disadvantages: No shoulder/neck baffle, zip can snag at times.

...The Piute (also availble; woman\'s Piute) is a warm and cozy sleeping bag. Its price is a reflection of its quality and appears reasonable compared to other bags of similar specifictions. Its lightweight design is very useful for back packing or anytime that space is at a premium. It comes with a small stuff sack that it fits into neatly, although could be compressed further (not recomended for down bags, especially not for longer periods of time). The hood offers superb protection from the cold although it could possibly benefit from a second draw string baffle around the neck.shoulders area. However the drawstring around the top of the hood to enclose around the face is confortable and good at keeping the heat in whist allowing freedom of movement. When using this bag i (very) occasionally have a little trouble with the zip... Read review

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Advantages: affordable, non-restrictive, non-bulky and very toasty
Disadvantages: haven't come across any yet - except you might be a bit too toasty!

...Finally a set of protective gear which is warm, comfortable to wear - non-restrictve and non-chaffing. Ideal for surface sports where freedom of movement and limited drag are important. The material is a laminate of a very thin neoprene type outer with a microfleece inner - it is warm and close fitting - relatively waterproof against splashes; effective as a thermal layer as a fleece when dry and a wetsuit when wet. Fit is important and the range on offer is well designed across a range of sizes both male and female. You can get legs - cut for standing and sitting, shorts - cut the same, tops in short and long sleeves, short johns, hoods and caps. The range has obviously been well researched and is popular amongst paddlers and surfers, I could see it suiting dinghy sailors as maybe an under layer. I have heard that the material and cut... Read review

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