MISCELLANEOUS PRODUCTS (updated 10 Jun 10)

From the simple necessity (50c elastic to avoid losing your clipcard) to the high-tech (E-card for electronic punching) to the completely frivolous (mini control flag). See the "Vision" section - magnifiers and headlamps.

Good quality Pre-Owned Equipment sold on commission. Slightly marked demonstration products often available. Check out the current "Bargain Bin"!

AMUSEMENT

• Orienteering bumper stickers. "Orienteers Run the Country", "Orienteering Cunning Running" and the symbolic "I Love O". $1 each, all 3 for $2
• Mini control flag, 6cm high. Hang from mirror or backpack to be identified as an orienteer. $10.

CONTROL CARDS AND DESCRIPTIONS

• SI-Card version 5 (the standard) $80. SI-card version 6 (reads 2.5 times faster) $140. These cards work in all SI stations, other cards have compatibility issues. We will trade in your version 5 card on a version 6.
• Clipcards are still used: Elastic to attach it to your wrist; 50c/piece. Silva Clipcard Holders, plastic envelope type. Pack of 10 for $15, Singly $2, Elastic finger band to suit same, $3.
• Old-style description holders: see the bargain bin for these.
• Premium description-holders. You prefer these cleverer and more robust models: choose from six variations, all $20. Number of controls based on 7mm lines on your descriptions:
  • The Classic goes round the arm and attaches with velcro; S 130mm 15 controls
  • Classic M 160mm 20 controls.
  • The Combi goes along the arm and attaches with two elastic straps with buckles; S 140mm 17 controls
  • Combi L 190mm 24 controls
  • The Tube slides onto your arm with an elastic sleeve. You need an "average" hand and fore-arm size. S 140mm 17 controls
  • Tube L 170mm 21 controls

SAFETY

• Whistle, sensible safety precaution, sometimes a requirement at events; $2. Or with coloured cord to hand round your neck $4.
• Leuko Strapping Tape, 13.7m X 38mm wide, replaces former brand not up to orienteering demands. This is the special "patella" tape, sticks to your skin through bog, bush, and shower after; $16.

IMPROVED VISION

• Silva Magnifier, attaches to the Norcompass, 6Jet or Spectra thumb compass, pivoted to swing out of the way when you need to see "the big picture". Available to suit LH or RH compass. We have always been embarassed about the price of such an apparently simple item and have taken a reduced margin to allow us all to see the map. Barely above cost at $95.
• Look-over magnifying glasses. Range of focal lengths to suit individual differences, in spectacle case, $38. Comes with tube of supposed anti-fogging juice, though I'm doubtful that it really works. The specs sit far enough from the face that fogging is not a problem for me. The specs have a thin elastic string, but we also sell a neoprene retainer band for $5.
• Look-though magnifying glasses. These are bi-focals, with the magnifying bit in the bottom of the full-size lens so you get eye protection as well. What's more you can replace the lenses if your eyes change! $55 incl padded case and elastic retainer. Replacement lenses $20 pair.
• Silva Headband. Comfortable, absorbent, keeps the sweat from your eyes. Current stocks are white; $10.
• Transparent Visor incorporating absorbent headband. When available, keeps the rain off your glasses while giving you maximum light. The Silva product is no longer available, we are searching for a quality alternative.
• New Silva Headlamps. Not available in NZ yet, but look at the Trail Runner (expected to be around $150) and the X-Trail (possibly $200 with AA's, $300 with Li-ion rechargeable battery).
• Silva L1 3-watt LED Headlamp. Has been replaced by new models, limited stock (camo colouring) priced to clear. Three brightness levels plus blink, runs off 4XAA (included) plus there's a battery-box for 4XC which can give even greater range. Run-out price $150. Optional runners kit, puts the AA's on your waist/backpack, $35 with headlamp or $40 separately.
• Silva LX 5-watt LED Headlamp. Hotter yet! The issue for orienteers has always been "how big a battery are you prepared to carry?" LED technology has meant more light from less battery, and the LX gives you 5 watts and they say 15 HOURS from a rechargeable NiMH which you wear on your belt. More than enough to last a rogaine night - or a whole night relay team! Complete with charger. While available, price $235.
• Silva 10/20w Headlamp system. "The searchlight" is old technology now but still hot for the high speeds/limited duration of orienteering. Battery weight limits their applicability for all-night rogaines: here are the technical facts. These are the "list prices", come and talk turkey.
  Model 478 is the one available in NZ, it's designed to go with a rechargeable NiMH battery and charger. Lamp $220, choose your battery/charger as follows. 9Ah battery, 580gm, estimated discharge 5hr20 on 10w, half that on 20w; $230. 4.5Ah battery, 280gm, estimated discharge 2hr40 on 10w, half that on 20w; $125. Charger, $60 or half price if buying with lamp and battery (specify whether for 9 or 4.5Ah) And finally you'll need a method for carrying that battery - a little bumbag perhaps. See why the L series (above) is so attractive!!

ROGAINING AND MTB-ORIENTEERING

• Map Wheel, measures distance on a map: how far did you REALLY go?? Essential tool for course planner or rogaine participant; new (2007) electronic model caters for ANY scale, includes clock, alarm, time to go etc. Price $75 even includes battery. Human-powered mechanical model, save the worlds resources, only $55.
• Miry Mapholder for Mountain-Bike orienteering! Yes you can use an upside-down icecream container but this is the state of the art! Fits on the handlebars via a bracket and pivot which allows the map to be orientated. The special circular support prevents flutter which stops you seeing fine detail on the move. Improved two-screw design, fits in minutes. Various sizes: A4 rectangular $150; most popular size is 275mm square $155; large 300mm square $160; brackets to fit 25mm handlebars (the usual) or 32mm. Measure your bars close to the stem, the bracket arms are 65mm apart. LH pic gives view of whole board; RH pic shows the new improved bracket now available; click pics for bigger view; screws now feed from the top for easier fitting.
• NEW: Devotech MTB mapholder. Made in France, this has the unique feature that it fits both 25 and 32mm bars, through a clever reversible clamp. One board size 290 X 250mm, that's a slightly wide A4. Cover velcro's in place instead of domes. Price $170.
• Magnetic Thumb for MTB mapholder. Thin steel sheet attaches to your board, extremely powerful magnet which acts as your thumb to indicate your position. Might not seem a big benefit, but sometimes you only have seconds to glance at the map, and most of it can disappear focussing on where you are! Specify board size; $30.
• No-Tools screws for Miry mapboard. Replaces the two screws, lets you do up the bracket without an allen key. $10 the pair. Doesn't fit the older 4-screw bracket unfortunately.
• Spare Parts for Miry. Bracket only $95. Board only, the difference between the bracket and the full price above. And if the transparent cover gets scratched or torn we can supply a replacement at half the price of the board only. We also have replacement nuts and bolts for when you drop them in the long grass; $7 for the central assembly, $1 for the little ones.

CLOTHING

• Now grouped with shoes.

For mail order phone (04) 566 2645, or write to at 5 Atahu Grove, Lower Hutt 5010. We'll invoice with the goods, and you can pay by cheque, bank transfer, Visa or Mastercard. Prices shown include GST.

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