The best equipment for the sailor 2015

In the "Equipment for the Seafarer" category, the jury of the international equipment show, METS, taking place in Amsterdam on November 17, 18 and 19, 2015, chose to nominate 5 innovative products. Discovery.

Flex 3D Jacket by Henri Lloyd

A protective jacket against the cold strech. It provides 33% more protection than the previous model. A model that will serve as an undercoat under an oilskin in bad weather or as an outer layer in good weather. henrilloyd.com

Regatta Explorer Float Jacket

50 N floating vest with reflective material on the outside. In addition to the positive buoyancy of the vest, the fabric reflects the light of a torch for example. regatta.no

Hiking pants Air Xlight by Sandiline

For light sailing, Sandiline launches a pant that does not wrinkle at the top of the thighs. Designed for hot weather, the seat and knees are reinforced. sandiline.com

Slam Ocean Wave Force 9 Jacket

The Force 9 jacket went into production after being tested in the last Volvo Ocean Race. Slam's top of the line jacket is designed for the toughest seas. slam.com

TackingMaster

TackingMaster is worn on the wrist like a watch. But this device has no mechanism. The adjustments are made by turning the two large wheels (white and red). A product dedicated to sailing regattas. It allows you to visualize the right tack and to ensure tactics. tackingmaster.com

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