GEAR LIST
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This page contains information to assist you as a racer. Adventure Racing is classified as a Rugged Adventure Recreational Sport Activity and that there are numerous obvious and non obvious inherent risks always present in such activity despite all safety precautions. Serious injury or death may result from your participation in this type of race. With that all being said we have created a gear list to assist you as a racer. It is impossible for us to list every safety piece of equipment to aid you in your adventure. It is up to you and your teammates to determine exactly what is needed for you to complete an Ultimate Race Course safely for yourself and the environment. Below is a list of mandatory gear, highly suggested gear and suggested gear. If you and your team is new to racing, it would be the recommendation of Ultimate Sports Association to take with you all suggested items. Competitors are responsible for their own food & drink.
Competitors are responsible for
their own food, drinks and electrolyte replacement. |
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MANDATORY INDIVIDUAL GEAR
Each competitor must possess permanently throughout the event:
I• Knife, within easy reach, minimum blade of 1.5", folding ok.
• Whistle
• Head lamp
• Big *ss old smile and a great attitude
• Minimum 2L of water capacity
• Space blanket
• Race Bib/Jersey (provided)
TEAM
Each team must possess permanently
throughout the event:
• Lighter
• Compass
• Survival Mirror
• First Aid Kit (SEE BELOW)
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Shovel for burying human waste
• Way in which to keep passport Dry
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PADDLING SECTION:
INDIVIDUAL
• Whistle attached to life jacket
• Type 3 Coat Guard-approved non-inflatable PFD
• Paddle
Paddle's and
PFD's available to rent at registration for $5.00
Please call at least one week prior to event to reserve.
Payment made at registration.
Driver's License will be needed to ensure return of product.
FIXED ROPES SECTION:
INDIVIDUAL
• Climbing harness
• (2) - 2ft.
Slings
• (2) Locking carabineers
• Climbing helmet (mountain bike helmet acceptable)
• Prusik (or other friction knot), minimum 6mm in diameter,115cm in length
• Leather gloves (no fingerless)
• ATC
Climbing Harness available to rent at registration for $5.00
Please call at least one week prior to event to reserve.
Payment made at registration.
Driver's License will be needed to ensure return of product.
MOUNTAIN BIKE SECTION:
INDIVIDUAL
• Mountain bike or off road bike
• Approved bike helmet
• Front light, white light mounted to handlebars
• Red light, red blinking light for rear
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EMERGENCY FIRST AID KIT ( to be carried by each team at all times):
• (4) doses of pain medication (ibuprofen/Tylenol)
• (4) Betadine, iodine or alcohol swabs
• (4) standard Band-aids
• lodine tablets or another water purification system
• (2) 3" ACE bandages
• (4) 4"x4" gauze pads
• 10 feet of Medical tape or duct tape
• Antibiotic cream: i.e. Neosporin
• Sunscreen
• Pair of latex surgical gloves
• Moleskin or compeed (enough for all team members)
The amount of medical supplies need to be able to treat/remedy illness or injury for 20 hours.
Support crews will be allowed to resupply teams with medical and first aid items. |
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SUPPORT CREW MANDATORY GEAR:
• First Aid Kit (Duplicate as Team First Aid Kit)
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT:
• Dry bag large enough to fit all mandatory items (Yeah you are probably going to get wet)
• Insect Repellent (Enough for support and team)
• Long sleeve synthetic shirt
• Long pants or tights
• Synthetic hat
• Waterproof Jacket (Taped seams)
• Allen Keys
• Tire levers
• (2) Spare tubes
• Pump (or other tire inflation device)
• Chain repair tool
• Utensils needed to plot race course (Championship Course)
RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT:
• Money for emergencies
• Fleece top
• Altimeter
• Baby wipes |
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Net Proceeds from all races of the Ultimate Adventure Race
Series will benefit
Ultimate Sports Association Inc. USA Inc.
Not for profit 501-c3 corporations dedicated to providing
support to young
athletes
and volunteer coaches.
Contributions will be gladly
accepted:
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