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Every team and competitor in X-Marathon 2011 should carry mandatory equipment. Apart from all-time mandatory equipment, there are items required only on specific stages (i.e., kayak equipment is required only on kayaking stage). Also, some items are required to be carried on per team (pt), per person (pp) basis. This is not advised equipment, every team/competitor must comply with mandatory equipment list and be ready to present the equipment at registration or on the course once requested by officials. Missed mandatory equipment lead to time penalties. The penalties are defined in the Race Rules.

Mandatory equipment

All time equipment

1. First aid kit – pt. (one crepe bandage, adhesive tape, wound dressing and six adhesive dressings)
2. Whistle – pp.
3. Compass –  pp.
4. Water resistant torch with sufficient batteries – pp.
5. Wind and water proof jacket – pp.
6. Thermal top long sleeve – pp.
7. Survival blanket – pp.
8. Water bottle or bladder minimum 0,7 l – pp.
9. Set of maps, descriptions with listed emergency contacts (provided by organization) – pt.
10. Mobile phone (Telstra) in waterproof bag with full charge switched on during the race – pt.

Only MTB stages 

1. Mountain bike – pp.
2. Rear and front lights with sufficient batteries – pp.
3. Helmet – pp.
4. Repair kit – pt. (minimum two spare cameras, pump and tire levers)
5. Bike computer

Only kayaking stage

1. Kayak – pt. (any type of kayaks or surf-skis are accepted. Kayaks are not provided for Pro course. Both double and single kayaks are accepted for Pro course, single Finn Endorfinn kayaks are provided for Adventure course/Lite course teams).
2. PFD – pp.  (for Adventure, Lite courses provided by organisers)
3. Double paddle – pp. (for Adventure, Lite courses provided by organisers)
4. Footwear – pp.

Recommended equipment

Apart from mandatory equipment above it is recommended to look through the suggested equipment list:

All time 

1. Sufficient nutrition - pp. During the race it is recommended to take one gel or powerbar per 40 min. This could be used for estimation purposes only, and personal requirements and preferences are vary significantly
2. Electrolyte drinks preventing dehydration - pp. For December Victorian weather it is likely that more than half a liter per hour per person will be required. Dehydration is a serious possibility and it is highly recommended to have special sport drinks powder with you.
3. Long tights - pp.
4. Balaclava, buff or beanie - pp.

Trekking stage 

1. Gaiters - pp.
2. Waterproof map case - pt.

MTB stages 

1. Map board – pt.
2. Full repair kit – pt. (in addition to minimal list it is advised to have multi tool, chain breaker, spare chain links, patches)
3. Bike computer – pt.
4. Bike gloves - pp.

Kayaking stage 

1. Waterproof map case – pt.
2. Dry bag – pp.
3. Sunglasses – pp.

Sport watch with GPS is allowed.

Please note, equipment list is subject to change. Organizers will advise all registered participants via email. Please fill in correct email during registration.