Our team is very fortunate to be supported by a number of companies who help us in various ways to get our clothing and equipment together for this race.
First Ascent are our clothing sponsor. We have selected a number of really cool goodies from their new range. Because I prefer people to race in 'bottoms' of their choice (shorts, tights, baggies - anything dark coloured goes), we just go for same-same team tops.
This year we've gone for First Ascent's white Trail Tees, light-weight long sleeve Quik-Wic Crew Tops (blue) and Firestorm 1/4 zip fleece tops (blue, compulsory clothing). And because their stuff is so good, we've all ordered other bits and pieces to compliment our gear.
RAM Mountaineering and Adventure Inc are also supporters of Team www.AR.co.za. They're the best for Black Diamond trekking poles, carabiners and lighting systems, Pacific Outdoor drybags, Sea2Summit travel towels and everything outdoorsy and rope-related inbetween.
Eiger Equipment are our Petzl people. Last year we got our mountaineering helmets (Petzl Ecrin Roc) and Petzl Shunts from them. This year only Francois needed to get a helmet. And as of this week, Shunts are now no longer required. Eiger are also the agents for Nathan, a company well known in the US for their running goodies; I already have a 3-litre Nathan water reservoir (and a running water bottle that 'holds' on to your hand with it's hand strap thing).
The best thing about all of these guys is that we get amazing deals on gear - we save a fortune in getting kitted out. And this is all really good stuff that you keep for years and use over and over and over again. Even more pleasing is that dealing with these companies is a pleasure; they're friendly, helpful and efficient.
Carmen, Morne, Randall, Simon, Tatum, Warren, Christo, Yvette and John - thank you ;)
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