During
winter time, while the rivers were running high with perfect flows, I had to
patiently watch the kayaking winter season passing me by! Due to several
infections after the Colombian expedition, I was forced to watch all the precipitations
and sunshine that were emerging from the sky above.
PeakUk meanwhile
didn`t rest and the new 2014 collection was launched on the international scene.
While my order was on the way to Slovenia, my annoying skin infections were getting
better. Finally I was on the way to get released off the hook that held me from
the water this whole time…
When the
PeakUk package came, there were some very nice and cool things inside! The completely
redesigned 2014 collection with the new creek life vest, a one-piece, spraydeck
and a creek jacket, brightened my day and made me forget about my other
problems, there were no more excuses, water was waiting. Except for a few
adventures and misadventures I had that day, I was finally on the way to the
river…
ONE-PIECE
The new dry
suit is a work of art, it is all about simplicity, reliability and dryness. They
kept the 4 layer nylon with 25m waterproofing on the jacket and upgraded it on the
pants. Pants, elbows and knees are articulated with bent cuts, which take care
of comfort in and out of the boat. Reinforced shoulders, knees, bum, elbows and
ankles are taking care of heavy use and impacts. Socks are breathable and
stretchy for a better and more comfortable walking. The new super-stretch neo
cone outer seal around the neck + latex make the movement smooth. Another upgrade
was made on the wrist closing, which is now even more reliable. The patented
Tzip leg easy entry design is now already a trademark which is part of every
one-piece. Using it on the water is very comfortable, without any agility
problems and it stays completely dry.
RIVER GUIDE
VEST
The very new
life jacket is “the precious” of the whole collection. Redesigned and based on
comfort and durability. For me the best thing on this life jacket is the higher
volume center, which allows you to lean forward over the deck on boofs or just
on normal paddling. It is simple, comfortable and easy to adjust and very
strongly built. It is designed in the way that you can place all the basic things
to carry for safety while on the river: twin karabiners, slings, a knife , a whistle
and eventually you can squeeze in some power bars and even a sandwich if you
are very hungry.
CREEK
JACKET
The new
creek jacket offers the same quality as the preceding models. The design is new
though, and for me the highlights are the wrist and belt closures, which offer
a better grip. Another simple and good solution is the super soft neo outer
cone neck seal. It is much comfortable on the neck movement yet with the same protection
against water leaks and cold.
I finally
had a chance to get to the river to enjoy the new equipment and have some fun!
