Yes, more purchases. This time for some paddle gear. I'm pretty pleased with them. Haha.
I've finally got myself a paddle bag for my dragonboat paddle. I've had enough of stares coming from people whenever I carry it with me onto buses and trains especially when I'm all decked out in office wear on my way to Singapore's commercial and business district. Putting it in a paddle bag makes the paddle look less exposed and won't invite so many stares. Hopefully.
Once, my colleague who saw me from afar with my paddle thought I was carrying a broom. Another time, a taxi driver thought it was a shovel. Anyway, I like this paddle bag because it has pink trimmings! And my Nalgene water bottle is pink too! Yeah, pretty in pink!
Not too long ago, I also bought myself a pair of booties to protect my feet from all the dirt and grime in Kallang. A teammate once stepped on something sharp as she got off from the boat and since then she has been wearing booties in case she hurts herself again. I decided to follow suit as glass bits and hypodermic needles have been spotted lying in the sand! The booties also give better grip when I have to stand in the boat while coxing and while doing the standing stroke--yes, you can stand and paddle in a dragonboat! But the standing stroke is only permitted in certain competitions, e.g. the one in Penang.
I also bought a lemongrass and a tangerine coloured Patagonia top. The material is very light and it's marketed as "Silkweight Capilene", whatever that means. I actually ordered a crimson coloured one as well, but the printer printed something on it by mistake so I didn't take it in the end. These silkweight tops are meant to be worn for paddling as it's light and dries fast. Decided to get long-sleeved shirts for paddling to protect from the sun...think I've been getting too much sun exposure. Anyway, I like these shirts because they're great to bring for travelling...light and don't require ironing!
Posted by DSD at June 17, 2006 8:00 AM