이 포스트는 위에의 일부분이다 당신이 모험 인종 시리즈를지 결합하기 전에 알아야 하는 무엇을. 이 포스트에서는, 손님 blogger, Ee 밴, 장비 및 부속품에 저희로 공유되 우리는 준비할 필요가 있다.
모험 인종은 어떤을 위해 비쌀 수 있다, 그러나 저것은 포함되기 장비가 당신의 생활을 같게 하기 때문이다. 에서 시작하기 위하여는, 좋 의 세트 에 투자하십시오 증명되는 UIAA 기본적인 숫자 8과 같은 마구, abseil 장치 2개의 최소한 60cm 긴 새총, lockable 또는 auto-locking carabiners (당신은 보통 최소 2를 필요로 한다) 및 Prussick 코드. 투자 떨어져 거의 것이고, 당신이 그것을 좋은 다루는 경우에, 긴 장시간 당신을 지속할 것이다. Malaysians를 위해, 이 장비는 정상에 있는 유목민 모험에와 SS2에 있는 중핵 지역과 같은 전문점에 구매될 수 있었다. 몇몇 옥외 제품과 같은 다른 선택권이 또한 물색한다 있다 그러나 나가 지금 막 언급한 2와 비교된 그들의 선택은 한정되다.
As for top, go for something which is made of quick drying material. Anything made from Polyester would serve its purpose. Most of the light weight sports top would be made from polyester, only differences is their marketing name i.e. Dri-Fit from Nike or Clima-Cool from Adidas. Some may argue that not all the material are made equal, but let me tell you, I have been racing with a RM10 polyester top which is a fake of both brands and I have no issue with them. Best thing is, if I were to get it torn because it got caught by the many thorns in the jungle, it only cost me RM10 and not RM89!!!
So, just leave those cotton based top or t-shirts at home as it would get really heavy once it’s soaked with sweat and water!
One of the more important gear that you should invest in is a hydration pack. Camelbak are leader when it comes to these. I have seen some unknown brand burst or leak, and when you are in a race, that is the last thing you want it to happen. Water/hydration is important and in most Adventure Races, the organizer would require you to have at least 2 liters of water with you. So, go for the 3 liter hydration bladder that should last you for most of the races.
As for the backpack size, anything bigger than a 20-liter pack is really cumbersome. Imagine you crawling through the smallest cave crevices and your head got through but not your body because the bag was just too big! Or how it would jiggle when you run with the pack like some schoolboy on heat. Just make sure the backpack comes with a chest strap for better stabilization and load dispersion. As such, I know only Deuter, Camelbak and North Face when it comes to backpack, but if you can, stick to Camelbak bladder! If you are budget conscious, get High Sierra if you don’t mind the weight of the pack.
Most of the races would provide you with a canoe if there is any need for it, but you need to get your own bike. Invest in a Mountain Bike that will serve your budget and purpose. I have always believed that it is not about the bike, but the rider. Just get one bike which is of reasonable quality and strong build. And as usual, if budget is not a concern, just go ahead and bust your bonus on one of the nicer looking one; you will only go as fast as your legs allow you to. Furthermore, if you ride a cheaper bike, the thrill is to be able to out-ride the more expensive bike and stick a thumb on your nose as you overtake them ;-)
Since biking are usually one of the disciplines in the sports, you will need a proper cycling helmet as well, which will double up as a safety helmet when you does all the technical rope work. Usually the organizers will tell you what you need in their race entry form.
Also needed usually are at least one headlight, in case there is caving or the organizer sees that the race will last through the night. Over the years, I have tried using the conventional bulb headlights which gives out yellow lights and also the more high-tech energy efficient LED headlights. Depending on what the course would be like, yellow lights perform best in very dark places such as caves and white LED lights would gives you less penetration but a wider beam. As such, you could bring both type, or invest in one which have both functions and could be switched between. Bring extra batteries as the conventional bulbs are energy sapping devices.
Don’t forget to get yourself a waterproof bag. Summit To Sea has a good range of it and also don’t miss out on a passport/map carrier. The passport I am talking about here is essentially a piece of paper which will be chopped and signed off by the marshals at every checkpoint as a way of validating that you indeed passed the certain required locations. A cheaper alternative is to get those small or large zip lock bag which cost between RM8 to RM16 for 20-50 bags at the local supermarket.
Also, it is normal for the organizer to ask you to prepare a set of first aid kit, which usually consist of certain basic items. This is on a team basis and each team only needs to carry one set. The basic items are triangular bandage, crepe bandage, gauzes, antiseptic ointment/liquid, medical tape and Oral Rehydration Salt (ORS). Apart from that, each team would need to carry enough bicycle tubes and repair kit as they need to repair it themselves should any equipment failure happens.
And as with every equipment you have, someone will tend to come out and give their 2 cents worth about “your equipment are heavy, you will not finish the race” and run your morale down. Don’t worry about it, I would tell you. If your equipment weigh 1 kilogram more than his, then you are better off losing 1kg off your body weight and save thousands of Ringgit compared to the other person! Just smile and nod in agreement…and make sure you beat them at the finish line!
I believe that I have covered the things you need to know about the equipment part, now, let’s move on to the next important issue, hydration and food.
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sykz // Dec 28, 2007 at 3:20 am
Nice entry. Any sites you guys can recommend me for any adventure race for beginners? I meant that shows upcoming and future races? Thanks in advanced!