Last Minute Christmas Presents!
A blast from the past as we run through some fantastic outdoors Christmas presents that you may not have been aware of... like the Aceme A*se cCrampon. Er, let's hope not anyway. Have a good one...
Posted: 22 December 2005
by Jon
Okay, let's be brutal, if you're reading this now and still
haven't bought a prezzie for the outdoors person in your life, it's
getting to be / is [delete as applicable depending on when you're
reading this] a tad too late.
A shame really, as we've gathered together half a dozen essential
Christmas gifts for the mountain fanatic in your life. All are, or
should, be available from the OUTDOORSmagic shopping section, where,
incidentally, the post-Christmas sales are looming. But hey, here's
some proper present ideas for you.
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The Acme Arse Crampon -
£127.93
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A revolutionary development aimed at
the timid walker and climber. The innovative arse crampon is
a high carbon steel, 14-point steel frame mounted to the
contoured, carbon fibre and closed-cell foam 'Butt Cradle'
quick release mounting plate. Tension adjustment allows the
crampon to be positioned centrally between the cheeks for
maximum security.
In use the Acme Arse Crampon (AAC)
allows shuffling, seated descents of steep slopes with added
safety. With practice it's possible to descend rapidly yet
with perfect safety and minimal gibbering by sitting on the
slope and adopting a rapid pogoing motion. Once you reach
flat ground, it's a simple matter to stand up removing the
crampon points from the snow and adopt normal walking
posture.
The arse crampon also allows secure
rests simply by sitting down on steep slopes, adds grip to
seated belays and, on more technical ground can make a vital
contribution to confined thrutching moves. We are confident
that the AAC will revolutionise winter mountaineering over
the next few years and are pleased to offer it at the
special promotional price of just £127.93. Buy now and
save your arse this winter.
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The Instructor's Belay Chair -
£523.87
Ideal for climbing instructors and
sports climb belayers everywhere, the IBC is a super
lightweight folding chair constructed from titanium tubing,
carbon fibre and incorporating super strong Dyneema webbing
and anchoring points for maximum safety. Weighing just 75
grammes (independently tested) the chair can be carried
easily to the crag and mounted eiither to bolts or using
natural anchors.
A harness-style waist belt holds
the user securely in the chair while a reclining back allows
optimum viewing of climbing action on the crag - angle can
be altered depending on distance from base of cliff. Other
essential extras include built-in public address facility to
minimise throat strain while instructing, solar-powered
twin-can drinks coolers, fold out sun visor and optional
200-watt sound system. More than just luxury, the IBC will
raise your status in the climbing pecking order and make you
the envy of other crag rats. A bargain at
£523.87.
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Mountaineering Literature
Software - £78.01
Ever read an expedition book and
thought, 'I could do that'? Well now you can. Mountainsoft's
revoutionary Cragfast software simply asks for a few crucial
details - names, location, ambience - before composing an
authentic, award-winning work of mountain
literature.
Choose from a range of styles:
'Void', a near-death, seat-of-the-pants epic; 'Bonington',
classic high altitude expedition book; 'Wainwright',
wistful, stylised accounts of domestic mountain walks;
'Nordwand', vintage takes of derring do written in badly
translated English from the original; and others.
The results will delight your
friends and win major mountaineering literature awards.
Cragfast has already been responsible for several
Boardman-Tasker winners and promises to revolutionise
mountaineering writing as the sun hangs, a great golden orb,
in an azure blue sky. A logistical bargain at just
£78.01. Compatible with all computers, the ZX81 and
Playstation 2.
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Comined GPS / Sandwich Toaster -
£879.09
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The new Gargellan Toastrex 666 is the
ultimate in high-tec navigational equipment, download
sandwich recipes from the internet and the Toastrex will
automatically produce sandwiches to your specification,
which will can be browned and delivered at pre-set
waypoints.
On top of this, the Toastrex 666
comes complete with a built-in map of Antigua and Reunion
Island plus more features than any other GPS on the market
together with a built-in capability to download data from
other planets should this become necessary. Not just useful
in the outdoor environment, the 666 comes into its own in
the pub, where it is a useful, high-tec conversational trump
and will also go to the bar and order a round for a
pre-programmed waymaked table.
The business for navigation with
some very tasty sarnies thrown in. The Toastrex 666 will
revolutionise your outdoor experience. Combing with the Arse
Crampon for secure, steep slope snacking. Just £879.09
including heat-resistant carrying case.
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The Salvation Army Knife -
£44.43
Help for the Godless from this
fantastic and relentlessly pious multitool. Made from the
highest specification materials available, each Salvation
Army knife is pre-blessed by a high-ranking clergyman before
sale.
The 'Sally Anny' model featured has
a variety of useful attachments including miniature
emergency tambourine, fold-away soup ladle and a brush for
removing bits of fluff from uniforms. In addition there are
more conventional tools including a sharp blade and exorcism
kit for those awkward overnight supernatural bothying
moments.
March tall on the hill with the
Salvation Army knife, safety, faith and salvation in one
bargain £44.43 package. What more could you ask
for?
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Olde Magick Trekking Poles -
£6,245.76
Produced by the New Age Trekking
Co-operative of California, the Magick Trekking Poles
combine the latest in high tec construction with a variety
of new age treatments which are guaranteed to relieve knee
pain. Crapponium crystals will attract healing energy, while
the handles are impregnated with relaxing aromatherapy
treatments to bring peace to both mind and body.
The handles are placed right at the
tops of the poles for easy handling and are hand shaped,
while the tips are quite pointy to help them stick in the
ground. The Magick Trekking Poles are unique in offering an
unconditional knee-joint replacement guarantee should they
fail to alleviate your pain. A bargain at just
£6,245.76.
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Just in case you were stuck for that last minute Christmas gift. Now if you'll excuse me, I've got a Boardman Tasker winner to write...
Posted: 22/12/2005 at 11:57
lol... Just don't try putting it on in the dark! ouch! ;o)
Posted: 22/12/2005 at 15:33
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