HISTORY OF MY DRINK SYSTEMS
I began the search for the perfect hydration solution way back in 2001 before my first race at the Speight's Coast to Coast. I wanted to be able to carry a sufficient amount of sports drink without having the added weight of a camelbak bladder on my shoulders compromising paddling efficiency and comfort throughout the duration of the Kayak stage. Finding nothing on the market that directly suited my needs - I got busy designing and creating!
The systems I make, sell and use myself have your hydration needs carried low in the hull of your boat freeing up weight from your upper body and shoulders making your paddle stroke more efficient and comfortable, as a 2l bladder on your back =2kg of weight you don't really need on your shoulders limiting you efficiency. My single bladder systems have a capacity of 3l and the dual bladder system doubles this - these are the ideal set up for races where you want to use sports drink and meal replacement or similar together such as the Coast to Coast longest day.
The systems have an easy velcro attachment block which makes for fast and effective transitions, and in the unlikely event of a swim.... the hose attachment block comes away safe and easy if you exit the boat during your swim/roll over!
The systems I make and sell are tried and true, having been refined by myself over the years of multisport racing, these systems have been successfully used by many other multisport athletes throughout NZ in many different multisport races and various paddling missions.
The systems I make, sell and use myself have your hydration needs carried low in the hull of your boat freeing up weight from your upper body and shoulders making your paddle stroke more efficient and comfortable, as a 2l bladder on your back =2kg of weight you don't really need on your shoulders limiting you efficiency. My single bladder systems have a capacity of 3l and the dual bladder system doubles this - these are the ideal set up for races where you want to use sports drink and meal replacement or similar together such as the Coast to Coast longest day.
The systems have an easy velcro attachment block which makes for fast and effective transitions, and in the unlikely event of a swim.... the hose attachment block comes away safe and easy if you exit the boat during your swim/roll over!
The systems I make and sell are tried and true, having been refined by myself over the years of multisport racing, these systems have been successfully used by many other multisport athletes throughout NZ in many different multisport races and various paddling missions.
COSTS
Single Hydration System - $60 (includes postage)
Dual Hydration System - $80 (includes postage)
If you are in the Wanaka area I can install the system free of charge to you.
SYSTEMS INCLUDE
Full instructions along with hardware listed below:
Single System = Velcro Foam Attachment Block, Velcro Strips for PFD, 1.5m Hose and Attachment Cap, 2 x 3l bladders (recycled wine cask bladders), Zip Tie, Rubber Grommet
Dual System = Velcro Foam Attachment Block, Velcro Strips for PFD, 2 x 1.5m hoses and attachment caps, 3 x 3l bladders (recycled wine cask bladders), Zip Tie, 2 x Rubber Grommets, 50mm oversize hose for 2nd mouth piece.
NOT INCLUDED/YOU WILL NEED
Contact Adhesive (Ados F2, Sellys Quik Grip or similar), Bit Valve for the end of the drinking hose (Platypus, Camelbak or your preferred choice), Drill and bit, small round file, insulation tape.
GUARANTEE
All systems supplied are made up by myself in the garage in true kiwi stlye. I aim to provide a system that is simple and effective. All systems are supplied with detailed installation instructions. If at any stage you require replacement parts for your system these are supplied free of charge to you.
GET IN TOUCH
Feel free to send me an email or give me a call to discuss your needs as I have sold and installed these systems in many different boats and can alter/modify systems to specifically suit your needs as required.
Pictured below are a few shots of how the system looks/sits in the boat.
