GET LUCKY WITH TREATS & GOODIES. Every visitor at Hypergear booth was greeted with a favor or free gift including exclusive prizes such as Hypergear Limited Edition T-shirts and tickets for hydroflight experience in Putrajaya from Flyboard Malaysia. Nearly a thousand visitors redeemed their free gifts at the booth throughout the three days at MIDE 2019.   MEET THE HEROES. Shoutout to Abang Polar and Ravi Everest for sharing their experience and pro-tips on surviving in extreme cold and high altitude with visitors at Hypergear booth. These national heroes each earned their reputation as the first Malaysian to join and...

HYPERGEAR X FLYBOARD MALAYSIA Ever wished you could fly above water like a superhero? It's no longer a far-fetched fantasy. In fact, you can do so with Flyboard at lake Putrajaya! Jet-ski racer, Frankie Zapata, invented the Flyboard, a device connected by a hose to a jet ski, which supplies propulsion to drive the Flyboard through water, for the thrill and experience of hydroflight. This extreme water sport activity was made popular and accessible to public in Malaysia by the pioneers, Flyboard Malaysia, in January 2014. Their aim to provide invaluable experience like no other to daredevils and adrenaline seekers has...

Would You Carry a Clear Dry Bag?The trend in transparent bags is quite divisive among women. We examine the pros and the cons of choosing clear dry bag. Why We Love ThemLIKE YOU, I’m constantly throwing odds and ends into my bags. By the end of most days, I’ve accumulated a good 5 pounds of pure nothingness: receipts, 75 cents in nickels, yet another lip balm, a handful of business cards, a granola bar wrapper, etcetera ad infinitum. These piles of junk are actually a great impetus to invest in a clear bag, which acts as a forced organizer and life coach....

TIOMAN ISLAND, PAHANG, SEPTEMBER 2018 – In support of the International Year of the Reef (IYOR 2018), International Coastal Clean-Up Day (ICCD 2018) was held to raise awareness on marine conservation and highlight the importance of coral reef conservation. ICCD 2018 took place from 21st to 23rd September 2018 at Berjaya Tioman Resort, the flagship location of this nationwide clean-up initiative. The main conservation activities include coastal and underwater clean-ups.   ICCD 2018 was co-organized by Reef Check Malaysia, JCI Iskandar and Lions Clubs International District 308B1. To ensure smooth operations and success of the event, a few established dive...

Sea turtles are part of two ecosystems, the beach/dune system and the marine system. Though sea turtles have been living and thriving in the world’s oceans for 150 million years, they are now in danger of extinction largely because of changes brought about by humans. If sea turtles went extinct, both the marine and beach/dune ecosystems would be negatively affected. And since humans utilize the marine ecosystem as a natural resource for food and since humans utilize the beach/dune system for a wide variety of activities, a negative impact to these ecosystems would negatively affect humans.It’s imperative that we rally...

Hypergear sponsored CO3 for divers project is to create awareness among millennium of the importance of marine life through discover a world beneath the surface of the sea and create some incredible memories. The ulterior motive is hope the new generation whom embark in this exploration will learn to appreciate and preserve marine life as many creatures and underwater environments have been rescued and rehabilitated by the efforts of scuba divers. Those who spend time in and love the sea are constantly protecting wildlife by learning about marine life and fighting to preserve and protect it.

The trend in consumer electronics has always been to make devices faster, smarter and with ever more features. But waterproofing has become the new focus of global electronics manufacturers and most brands are rushing to include this benefit to ensure they are not left behind in this ultra-competitive market. Since water-resistant standards play a big role in making expensive handheld and wearable digital devices more durable, the industry has adopted the IPX7 rating, which protects against immersion in water for 30mins at a depth of 1m. Making devices that are eye-catching as well as water, air and dustproof adds value...

By now, you may be too familiar with the sobering statistics on drowning: Drowning is the second leading cause of accidental death of children ages 1-14. About ten people die from unintentional drowning every day, and of these, two are children under the age of 14, according to the Centers for Disease Control. Drowning also has an impact on society. Incidences of drowning will cost society about $100 billion for the next 20 years, according to a white paper from the National Swimming Pool Foundation. We also know there’s an easy way to help reduce tragic drowning incidences: Teach kids to swim. Research...