HTSI gift guide: Fergus Scholes’ sports kit
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From a super-tough jacket to an electric hydrofoil
1 To capture the action. GoPro HERO9 Black high-definition waterproof action camera, £330
2 Weighing just 190g with a carbon footplate and “energy return” foam, these trainers mean I’ll be looking for a new personal best on my next run. Nike ZoomX Vaporfly NEXT% trainers, £240
3 Light-sensitive technology means these lenses adjust from clear to dark when light changes – ideal for winter rides. Bollé SHIFTER cycling sunglasses, £170
4 High-vis performance. Le Col Pro rain jacket, £240
5 My wishlist seaside toy. Thanks to the Fliteboard’s nifty tech, one charge allows for an hour and a half of carving. Fliteboard electric hydrofoil surfboard, €13,600
6 Display stats such as number of lengths, distance, split and stroke rate will keep me on track. Form Smart swimming goggles, £155
7 This indoor smart bike, linking to virtual cycling apps such as Zwift, just got an irresistible upgrade. Wattbike Atom Next Generation smart bike, £1,899
8 Waterproof, breathable and with a three-layer fabric that’s really tough, this’ll be great for all kinds of outdoor adventures. Arc’teryx Beta AR jacket, £500
9 A true multisport backpack that’s lightweight, has a really good back system to keep you cool, loads of pockets and a waterproof cover. Osprey Synchro 20 backpack, £100
10 This GPS navigator features topographic maps, is waterproof to 1m for 30 minutes, and has global satellite coverage that means you can text or email from anywhere in the world. Plus it claims to meet US military standards for thermal, shock and vibrations. Garmin Montana 700i GPS navigator, £599
11 Phenomenally light, splashproof, rechargeable (as well as taking standard AAA batteries) and has a brightness of 500 lumens. I’m sold. Petzl IKO Core headtorch, £76.50
12 The North Face Summit Series L3 50/50 hooded down jacket, £470
13 For soundtracking my adventures. Beats Powerbeats Pro sports headphones, £219.95
This article originally stated that Eliud Kipchoge wore a pair of prototype Nike ZoomX Vaporfly NEXT% trainers for his sub-two hour marathon world record. In fact, he wore a pair of prototype Nike Air Zoom Alfafly NEXT% shoes. Correction made 16 November 2020
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