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Dyson Award, Innovation -

6 years after the Dyson Design Award: What happened next...

6 years after the Dyson Design Award: What happened next...
TeamO will be exhibiting at METs trade show from 19-21st November in Amsterdam. Find us in Hall 3 Stand 251.

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Dan and Kika, Innovation, Lifejacket Review, Sailing Uma -

TeamO worn by Sailing Uma for Atlantic Crossing

TeamO worn by Sailing Uma for Atlantic Crossing

 ‘It is good to have an end to journey toward, but it is the journey that matters, in the end’ We couldn’t agree more, so we’ve joined forces with Kika and Dan from Sailing Uma. They are currently crossing the Atlantic as part of their world tour and they have taken a couple of TeamO BackTow lifejackets with them to keep them safe on their journey.    We’re planning to catch up with @Sailing Uma at Southampton Boat Show in a few weeks, but if you haven't come across these guys before we recommend checking out their Youtube channel...

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Fastnet 2019, Innovation, Lauren Mead -

Make More Change Happen

Make More Change Happen

Tomorrow is the start of the Fastnet race, the biggest event in the UK offshore sailing calendar this year. There are record breaking numbers of boats going around the rock – nearly 3000 sailors in total are going to be taking on the 600nm course and there is an excited sense of anticipation building around the Yacht Haven in Cowes as the count down to the start gun gets closer. It’s been a madly busy couple of weeks for TeamO as we have been sending lifejackets out day and night to teams who are competing. It has been quite humbling to...

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business, Innovation, R&D -

The Rules of the Speedboat

The Rules of the Speedboat

Wise words from one of our favorite business hero’s (@davidhieatt) and we’re listening.   1- Speed is more important than size. 2 - Direction can change quickly. Values do not. 3 - No passengers. 4 - The fewer people, the quicker the decisions. 5 - You are here to make waves, not ride them. 6 - No ego’s. They slow you down. Team first. 7 - Listen to your instinct. Then act. 8 - Goliath has history. But up ahead is the future. Get there first. 9 - There is no map. Pioneers have to imagine the way, not read it....

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BackTow Technology, Innovation, lifejacket, Pool Test, Product Review, Video -

We threw Oscar in the pool again!

We threw Oscar in the pool again!

We had an email yesterday from a customer who wanted to see how the sprayhood functions on our BackTow lifejacket. What better way to show this than to throw our Head of Design in to the pool to show you in person?! Here Oscar shows you: - TeamO's patented BackTow system, where the handle is located on the lifejacket- SOLAS light, which switches on automatically once wet. It operates for 8 hours continuously (unless switched off) and has a 5 year warranty- the whistle- the oral tube, for topping up the lifejacket if so desired- the sprayhood and how it...

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Offshore 170N BackTow Lifejacket
Doug Busch
Very Comfortable

I looked at a lot of different life vest and found these to be the most comfortable life jackets and with the option of being towed correctly was on obvious choice. Been very happy with the life jackets.

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Offshore 170N BackTow Lifejacket
Dana H
Offshore 170N

Fits very well, I was able to make all the adjustments necessary to fit me. The instructions are good so read them. I have not deployed the jacket yet. I also have worked out how to attach the MOB1. The tether works as expected and attaches to the jack lines with the clips. All in all, I am very pleased and recommend buying this life jacket.

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Ocean 275N BackTow Lifejacket
Zbyněk Hercík
Good choice

Would prefere any EU shop, customs and Vat procedure is boring :)

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Offshore 170N BackTow Lifejacket
Umberto
Excellent lifejacket

I purchased this life jacket in January and, although I have (fortunately) not had the opportunity to use it in a real emergency, I have used it several times. The materials and workmanship are excellent and the jacket is very comfortable to wear, despite being an offshore jacket, which is bulkier than many other “coastal” items (the jacket has a light, a built-in hood and can easily accommodate a PLB). For a more in-depth analysis, look for the Yachting Monthly review published in 2022.
There are only two “issues”: the backtow system does not appear to be all that easy to be repacked if the jacket has been activated and the system deployed. The manual is not very clear on this and the videos on the TemO website refer to older and different versions. I hope TeamO will address this by publishing an updated video for the current system. Otherwise, it would probably be a wise idea to open the jacket and record a video showing how the system is packed for future reference.
The second issue is due to Brexit: if, like me, you plan to buy this life jacket from abroad, be prepared to pay very high customs duties. It's not TeamO's fault, clearly (they seem to try to keep prices low), but if you end up paying 30% more than the listed price, other products might become more interesting. Of course, you'll have to give up the backtow system as TeamO is the only manufacturere to offer a similar solution.

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Offshore 170N BackTow Lifejacket
Gasper Snuderl

I had a chance to use my new vest this October on 14 days offshore sail. It fits very well no problem to wear it many hours and the materials seems good and durable. Considering my heigh almost 2m i would appreciate even longer straps between legs (always easy to shorten than other way). I haven't fall over yet but once it happens, I will write the second part of review.

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