boat accessories
WALK AND TALK OUR OPINION:
The TLKR T6 walkie-talkies (the middle of the line-up) has a range of up to 8km - and having spent the best part of three months playing with these things in and around boats, it’s difficult not to be impressed. Reception is outstanding. Better still, calls are free and you need no license to operate them. The set comes with rechargeable NiMH batteries, a dock for the two handsets and a choice of eight channels, plus a handsfree facility and a backlit LCD display. Small, tough (and also rather stylish), the TLKR T6 is splash-proof, shockproof and easy to attach to your gear via the belt clip or the corner loop. Pop it in a bag to make it waterproof and buoyant and this is the perfect tool for reliable boat-to-boat communications. Who’d have though the humble walkie-talkie could be so good. Price: around £60 www.motorola.com
TRI A ED TES ND TED
KIT OF THE MO
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BIG, BOLD AND SHINY
OUR OPINION:
TESTED BY BOATERS, FOR BOATERS 24 I SB&RIB
These rather saucy looking ‘Tetra’ sunglasses are part of Bollé’s Marine Collection, and put succinctly - they do the job. That is they sport polarized, tough lenses, the glasses are wide enough to cover peripheral vision, have a good fit to them and can have up to -4.00 dioptres prescription lenses fitted by opticians. They come with a nice looking soft case, though a hard case is always preferred, and a pair of buoyant sunglasses strings. I’m a tad confuddled by these strings however, as the Tetra has quite robust arms and yet the strings are not really suited to fit onto such girth. The float on the strings is also very practical and as
TRI AN ED TES D TED stylish as string/floats can be. In summary, these sunglasses are attractive, tough and comfortable. Big and boldly styled, they may not suit everyone’s face, but for those who like the bigger style of shades, should certainly consider a pair. The Tetra and similar models are available from a variety of sources, we got ours from the London based friendly chaps at Roger Pope & Partners opticians, who are happy to fit prescription lenses if needed. From £94 (without prescription) www.bolle-europe.co.uk www.rogerpope.co.uk 020 7935 2124 (Roger Pope)