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14 — Sunday, July 26, 1992 - North Shore News

Gareol
Crenna

FASHION STATEMENTS

OU MAY like to think of

ita ur gym
routine outside, taking time
_.to. get. back to nature, or
.taking out your work
: but whatever
". your réasoning, it’s time to
: get some exercise
great outdoors.
; Warmer weather brings new
: freedom to spend your hours out-
Side. You may have beat your
stress with aerobics or gym.
workouts all spring, but many
.. find that these sweat rooms can be
stifling in the summer. and much
less enjoyable than a round of
golf or a grueling hike. -
get off your exercise bike
“and onto a mountain bike, spike a
volleyball by diving into sand in-
. Stead of a hardwood floor, and
transfer.the effort you've put into
that rowing machine to paddling a
~ eanoe or kayak.
Ie used: to be that sporting

. goods - manufacturers took their -

‘design ideas right out of locker
rooms and wilderness survival
manuals, But today summer

2 sports chic is more of a feeling

and less of a uniform. Now
‘yachting stripes and baseball caps
‘can go to the olf course while
cycling shorts and polo shirts are
seen -on the hiking trail and
backpacking gear is worn for cycl-
ing the coast.

‘There are still-a few basic prin-
‘ciples which apply, however.

. To move at the quicker pace of
“guimmer, your clothing must com-
bine unbinding comfort and ease
with lightweight, breezy fabrics.

If you are going to be out in the
heat for several hours, you should
invest in some personal air condi-
tioning by checking the fabric
- content of clothing. Choose

breatheable cotton, linen, rayon
or light-weight. wool .since even
light-weight . polyester can keep
you: hotter than a fabric made
from natural fibres. .

The. natural fibres make good
summer fabrics because of, their
natural wicking. ability. This
means. the. fibres eliminate
perspiration by transferring it

“away from your skin, along the
fabric, and then into the air. They
also absorb excess perspiration,
which is important 1f you ‘par-
ticipate in strenuous exercise.

Wear stretchy cotton with lycra
in shorts, leggings and tops to be

. comfortable when bending. Wear

@ top that does not need tucking
in, because this makes you feel
hotter and more constricted. In-
stead, pull it over your shorts or,
better yet, wear one that ends at
your waist.
. Wear the right shoes to give you
good traction and because aching
feet can make you feel tired and
overheated. Your sports specialty
store will be able to advise you on
the proper footwear for your ac-
tivity.

Be prepared for weather
changes. Take a coverup in case it

in the :

OUTDOOR SPORT attire for summer.

gets cooler, but also take a light
top for a change to warmer
weather.

If you’re going into the woods,

slip on a iight-weight shell or

unlined -nylon jacket. This will
keep you dry if the air is wet from
rain or dew. Nylon is a very
strong fabric and will protect your
skin from scratches. It also won't
snag, stretch or pick up stray ele-
ments such as twigs and leaves,
and it won't gei dirty as quickly
as a knit or a natural fabric. But

‘if it does, it is also easy to clean.

When you don’t have head pro-
tection to protect against extreme
sun or rain, use your pullover or
T-shirt for a make-shift hood.
Turn the pullover inside out, then
put your head through the head
hole first and pull this hole down
to your neck (your head should be
covered).

Then grab the waistband hem
and drape it from the top of your
head to your chin like a hood.
The sleeves can be criss-crossed in
front and- thrown over your
shoulders.

If. you are caught without a
bikini for sunning, make a
bandeau by taking a_ kerchief

FASHION
Summer outd

which is either oblong or square.
If it’s square, fold it into a trian-
gle first, then tie a knot in the
middle of the scarf. Place the
knot in the centre of your bustline
and tie the two ends together on

- your back. Slip a piece of string

through the knot in front and
around your neck for more sup-
port.

If you are unsure of the ap-
propriate clothing for a summer
sport, here is a guide given by
some of the North Shore’s out-
door sports retail experts.

Hiking
Hiking beats out most other

sports for its fitness-building
potential because it increases mus-
cle strength and endurance based
on the degree of difficulty of the
trail. Most trails are rated accord-
ing to the time it takes to com-
plete them and the amount of ex-
perience needed to undertake the
hike. This information is usually
posted at the entrance to the trail.

Eddie Bauer Outdoor Outfitters
in Park Royal Shopping Centre
specializes in hiking gear for all
types of trails for everything from
leisure walks to difficult mountain
terrain. All products are given the
Eddie Bauer label.

oor activities

Hiking boots in Gortex —
waterproof, windproof and
breatheable — are sold here for
men and women. They are made
from a_ heavy-duty nylon blend
and feather upper with a vibram
sole, the most popular sole for
hiking. A lighter-weight boot is
also available in a water-resistant
nylon with suede trim, also with
the vibram sole.

Cotton canvas pants in a weight
heavy enough to guard against the
elements are good sellers here and
feature lots of pockets to ‘carry
supplies. The store also stocks
shorts made from a similar canvas

_ with pockets and loops to secure

belongings. Depending on dress

_ for where you are hiking, you

should wear pants to protect your
legs in thick“. undergrowth - or
shorts to keep cool on a wide
trail. Most hikers prefer tan, olive
and charcoal colors. :

Pure cotton T-shirts. are worn
on top with either long: or short
sleeves. Gortex light-weight sheils
are.sold to ail hikers ali year long
because they protect’ .from rain
and normal forest: moisture but.
are light-weight enough..— with -
vents and breatheable fabric’-— so
you don’t get too hot. :

The store also’ carries” ace
cessories. Camp style. hats and
baseball caps are popular items’ in’

the store to protect from the sun.: -

A variety of day packs in different: .
sizes are made in light--
heavy-weight nylon. Cotton . and.

wool rag socks are popular year; ~~

round. The wool wicks: away -

perspiration and is naturally water: ~

resistant, and the cotton .absorbs
moisture and makes’ the wool
more comfortable. :

Golfing

If.you van walk six miles out-
doors in four hours (the approx-_.
imate time it takes'to complete an.
18-hole course), you can’ play
golf. It is a good stress - beater,
improves hand-eye .. coordination
and gives an overall: “stamina
boost. :
Along with your set of golf.
clubs, the proper clothing i is essen-
tial. -

The dress: code on most golf
courses has eased up a little, but
classic separates are. still. best.
Never go-to a course wearing a-
tank top, cut-off shorts or. reveal-
ing.clothing. A collared, short-
sleeved shirt or high quality T-.
shirt, bermuda shorts, light’ cotton -
pants, a short gathered or. pleated
skire -is. the ustial: attire. -A-
prestigious logo on the chest of
the T-shirt or polo shirt is nota
requirement, but is usually worn. ©

Wear .a golf glove on the op-
posite hand you favor, for better
gtip on the clubs. Court running

’ shoes are fine for golfing, unless

you would like to sport. the
footwear of the seasoned player,
cleated golf shoes.

Stores such as Club Monaco in
Park Royal Shopping Centre and
The Sporting Look Clothing on
Bellevue Avenue in West Van-
couver are good spots to find high-
quality polo shirts and other. top-
pers, walking shorts and bermuda
shorts, and short swingy skirts
which are appropriate for the golf

course.
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