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Get ready to ride

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Get ready to ride: Since 1954, Polaris Off Road has been an innovative force in Powersports, and knows what it means to Think Outside. That’s why it has a diverse line-up of performance-ready apparel and accessories that have all been designed with a single purpose: To help customers get the most out of their riding experience and take on the off-road in confidence. 

It’s not just Polaris Off Road Vehicles that are built for ultimate durability and performance: All items in the Polaris apparel range are crafted from premium materials, engineered for the most extreme off-road conditions, and designed for all Polaris riders – from the hard workers to the hard adventurers. For 2022, riders can upgrade their riding wardrobe with Polaris’ latest additions to its racing collection, introducing brand-new looks and colour options to the world of off-roading.

Get ready to ride

Get ready to ride

Dario Baraggia, PG&A Manager at Polaris Off Road Vehicles EMEA said: “These new additions to the Polaris apparel range can give customers the true belonging to the Polaris brand, whether it be through clothing or accessories. Like our vehicles, the collection is made with premium materials that give riders what they need; breathability, comfort and flexibility, as well as the quality needed to endure any weather conditions and even the roughest of rides.

Racing Collection

For 2022, Polaris has added two new CE approved gloves: The Safety Gloves Touch and the SF Tech Gloves Touch. Both gloves are touch screen compatible with silicone print on the fingers to improve grip. They have a neoprene cuff with Velcro tightening and reinforcement patches for safety and comfort. The SF Tech Gloves Touch are fitted with knuckle protection, whilst the Safety Gloves Touch have a flexible fabric back. Both gloves are available in black, in sizes XS-7 through to 3XL-13.

When working all day on or off a vehicle, the new Bodywarmer is an excellent companion. Made from a combination of breathable yet waterproof materials, the bodywarmer has a simple yet classic design, featuring soft shell waterproof side panels, and two external pockets with easy grab pullers. Available in black, in sizes S to 3XL.

The lightweight, long sleeve Technical Shirt provides superior comfort with a 100% polyester construction to keep the riders feeling cool and fresh, whilst the lycra cuffs and collar guarantees comfort. With a simple yet iconic design, the black and grey technical shirt offers increased visibility with a red accent stripe and there is Polaris branding across the chest.

Many of the racing favourites are still available in the collection, including the water-resistant Technical Jacket and Pants; the ultra light pairing are made from polyester ripstop and softshell to provide ultimate comfort. The Racing Softshell helps to provide protection from the elements with softshell waterproofing and a removable hood. The Rain Jacket is the summer version of the Racing Softshell. With a very similar design the Rain Jacket is made from polyester ripstop high tearing resistance material, a PU coating of 1000mm and features a non-removable hood. The Hybrid Jacket is the perfect hybrid of the Racing Softshell and Rain Jacket with added insulation; with sleeves in softshell waterproof and breathable 3000mm fabric and a body made from nylon downproof, even whilst out racing, riders can be protected from all elements.

All of the racing collection is available in black with elements of grey, and red contrasts.

Helmets and goggles 

Built from the ground up, with innovative features for ultimate comfort and control, is the Tactical 2.0 helmet. With a shock-resistant, injection-moulded thermoplastic shell and a Venturi vent system that generates negative pressure at velocity and pulls moist air from the breath box, the Tactical Helmet is ideal for any off-road rider. The integrated eyeport seal is co-integrated with the breath box to create a draught-free seal with 509 goggles for an unparalleled warmth and clear field of view. Closing with a magnetic fidlock chin-strap technology, the Tactical 2.0 Helmet is both DOT and ECE 22.06 approved.

Available in Matte black, Gray, Lime, Red/Black and Orange; in sizes XS-4XL.

To provide utmost clarity, the 509 Kingpin Off-Road Goggles work in unity with the Tactical 2.0 helmet for a draught-free seal. The 509 Kingpin goggles have been designed with premium materials with an attractive price in mind. Featuring an oversized spherical lens that delivers optimal peripheral vision, the CE-certified goggles have metal tear off posts that provide strength and durability. Lenses can be changed in a matter of seconds with the quick-change technology so riders can wear the best lens tint for the conditions. The 509 Kingpin Goggles are available in blue or stealth gray.

Engineered for dirt and trail riding is the 509 MX6 Off-Road Goggles that provides a super wide field of view. The CE-certified goggles have a PC outer lens with anti-scratch coating and an internal anti-fog coating; there are outriggers with latch system for a quick lens change and 45mm straps with silicon to hold straps in place. The 509 MX Off-Road Goggles are available in Black or Red/Black.

Accessories and merchandise

Customers can truly live and feel the Polaris brand with new and existing accessories and merchandise. Customer can take Polaris with them with four new camping chairs; the Kickback Rocker comes in Polaris blue with two built in cup holders; the new Freestyle Rocker and Easy Chair both have one cupholder and are available in black and the triangular shaped Quick-E-Seat is also available in black. Polaris has also added the Folding Table as the ideal partner for any of the new folding chairs. The Folding Table is available in black and has four built- in cup holders to help avoid any spillages.

Polaris have also added two new baseball caps to their accessories and merchandise collection. The new Highland Cap has a flat brim and contrasting mesh panelling on the back, in either tan and black or grey and black and both colourways feature the Polaris logo across the front. The Classic Cap has a rounded brim and a Polaris logo across the front; it is available in grey and blue or Polaris blue.

Also added into the range is a new 23oz Water Bottle in matte black with a Polaris logo so riders can stay hydrated on and off their machine. There are new garage accessories including a blue Polaris Flag and Polaris Parking Sign both in Polaris blue.

The Polaris Off Road apparel collection is available across dealers in Europe, Middle East and Africa. For more information, please contact your local, authorised Polaris dealer.

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Protecting parks key to Levelling-Up ambitions

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Protecting parks key to Levelling-Up ambitions: If progress is to be made on the Government’s flagship “levelling-up” agenda the nation’s parks must be protected from further loss, according to green space charity Fields in Trust. Their annual ‘Green Space Index’ report suggests Britain’s local parks and green spaces have a significant role to play in restoring a sense of community and local pride as well as contributing to health, wellbeing and climate change resilience.

Local authorities in the Government’s priority levelling-up areas have, on average, 10% less green space provision when benchmarked against the amount communities need to thrive. The amount of green space per person in these priority levelling-up areas is set to decline by 2040 as population grows. The unequal distribution and access to local parks is stark and felt the most in those left behind neighbourhoods which are already missing out on the physical health, mental wellbeing and environmental impacts of local green space. Earlier research from Fields in Trust valued the health and wellbeing benefits for park users at more than £34 billion each year. Regular users of parks have fewer visits to their GP resulting in an annual saving to the NHS of £111 million.

Protecting parks key to Levelling-Up ambitions

Protecting parks key to Levelling-Up ambitions

Fields in Trust’s Green Space Index analysis demonstrates the disparities between nations and regions that the Levelling-Up programme is attempting to rectify. Fields in Trust found that Yorkshire and the Humber and the north west region fall well below a minimum standard for green space. Scotland, at 41 square metres per person, has more green space provision than both England and Wales. As a region, London’s green space is very accessible, but the region has the least green space per person, at just 19 sqm.

Speaking at the Westminster launch of the charity’s new analysis, Clive Betts MP, Chair of the DLUHC Parliamentary select committee and a Trustee of the Fields in Trust charity said “The role of green infrastructure in planning and healthy place-making should be central to government ambitions to rebalance geographic inequalities. Yet 2.8 million people already live more than a ten-minute walk from a public park, with levelling-up target areas having around 10% less green space than the average across Britain”.

Alongside their value for community health and wellbeing, local parks have a vital role to play in supporting our environment. These spaces improve air quality, capture harmful carbon and boost biodiversity.

Levelling-up requires a focused, long-term plan of action if it is to act upon the drivers of spatial disparity. Ensuring all neighbourhoods have accessible provision of parks and green spaces can help address a complex set of targets set by Government – which include improving pride of place, developing climate resilience, and improving local community infrastructure.

Fields in Trust’s analysis suggests that, unless local parks and green spaces are protected in the long-term, any levelling-up interventions will be transitory.

Liverpool West Derby MP, Ian Byrne, said: “Liverpool City Council’s landmark partnership to protect all of their parks with Fields in Trust demonstrates a solution that will benefit both people and place – not just for current residents but also into the future as Liverpool’s population is set to rise. The bold vision will ensure everyone in Liverpool lives within a ten-minute walk of a park or green space which will be protected, forever.

During Covid, we have seen the huge importance of green spaces for all within our communities and this collaboration between Fields in Trust and Liverpool City Council will hopefully be a catalyst for many other local authorities to do exactly the same and enshrine their green spaces with Fields in Trust to protect them for future generations.”

Fields in Trust have received similar commitments to protect access to local parks from the City of Edinburgh Council who want to ensure residents have local green space protected forever. Wrexham County Borough Council is adding to their protected portfolio of green space as part of a drive to net zero.

Chair of Fields in Trust, Jo Barnett, said: “We know that parks and green spaces play a vital role in people’s health and wellbeing, yet the Green Space Index demonstrates uneven provision across Great Britain, and our most vulnerable communities are impacted negatively.

Although the scale and interdependency across the levelling-up portfolio is intensely complex, parks and green spaces deliver impacts across the range of social policy agendas yet remain undervalued for the multiple benefits they contribute to our communities. The climate crisis adds a new impetus to protect urban green space and as our work in Liverpool shows local authorities are recognising the important part green space plays in our neighbourhoods, towns and cities and stepping-up to ensure it is future proofed.”

The Green Space Index is an annual report from the charity Fields in Trust which analyses provision of park and green spaces. The report was first produced in 2019, and this year is the Index’s fourth edition. People can find out more about the green space provision by using the interactive web app on the Fields in Trust website.

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Slaley Hall turns to Otterbine

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Slaley Hall turns to Otterbine: Slaley Hall Hotel, Spa and Golf Resort in the Northumberland countryside became a first-time Otterbine customer ready for the Matchroom Tour Championship last October, with one of the brand’s most popular products on full display.

The club invested in a 1HP Sunburst aerating fountain to fix the weed and algae problem, add a decorative display to the lake at the fifteenth hole and complement the beauty of the famous tree-lined fairways on the Hunting course, one of its two PGA-standard 18-hole courses.

Slaley Hall turns to Otterbine

Slaley Hall turns to Otterbine

With a brief to find a product to solve a problem and bring beauty to his waterscape, course manager Neil Smith didn’t hesitate to turn to distributor Reesink Turfcare: “I’d used Reesink in the past and get on well with Pete Newton from the water division, who recommended the product and helped a lot getting the fountain in time for the event and making sure everything was right.

“I knew about the brand and knew they were very good, reliable products,” he continues. “Slaley Hall already had a full fleet of Toro machines and Toro irrigation from Reesink so it seemed like the sensible choice to make, going back to them for this. I told Pete exactly what I was looking for and he recommended this model. It has served us very well.”

The Sunburst is one of Otterbine’s most sought-after fountains, not only for its classical spray pattern that suits most venues, but also for its impressive oxygen transfer rates and pumping power (up to 237 cubic metres per hour in as little as 75cm of water), which are some of the highest in the industry.

“The lake is definitely clear from weeds, which has helped with the visual aspect,” says Neil. “The shape of the fountain is exactly what we wanted and provides a very striking display for golfers, adding to the whole experience. We’ve had very nice comments from guests about the way it looks so it’s a great addition to the course.

“I’d done some research beforehand and it does everything it says on the tin, it’s a good line,” he claims. “The timing system, especially, is very useful – we don’t have it on 24/7, which saves on running costs and water and helps us stay sustainable. We haven’t had any issues with it, it’s all gone very smoothly. And I know from working with Reesink in the past that if needed their back-up is great and they respond quickly, so we’re never worried.”

Now that he has tried Otterbine and experienced the benefits, Neil already has plans for more additions to the club. But for now, he and the team will have their hands full preparing for the season and the 2022 PGA Professional Championship in June.

“I’m interested in adding more Otterbine products to the course in the future as I find it’s an important aspect to consider in the business,” Neil continues. “The pH levels of the water can change quickly so you need that maintenance and extra step to keep everything balanced. The fact that they’re aesthetically pleasing is a big bonus and helps maintain a professional, put-together image. We’ll be progressing that after the tournament.”

To find out more about the Otterbine range of aerators and fountains, contact Reesink on 01480 226800, email info@reesinkturfcare.co.uk or visit reesinkturfcare.co.uk

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GreenMech expansions to dealer network

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GreenMech expansions to dealer network: In order to deliver improved regional service and support to customers, GreenMech have announced a series of updates across their UK dealer network.

The changes will see an extension to the existing territories of Vincent Tractors and Burdens Group, together with the appointment of B&B Tractors to provide new cover to the counties of Derbyshire and Staffordshire and Hopkins Machinery, who join the network as a Service Support dealer for South Wales.

GreenMech expansions to dealer network

GreenMech expansions to dealer network

Effective immediately, longstanding GreenMech dealers for Cornwall Vincent Tractors and Plant will be taking on additional area to accommodate new and existing customers in Devon. Vincent Tractors and Plant pride themselves on supplying the premier technology and machinery solutions to customers across the agricultural, construction and groundcare industries, operating out of three depots across Devon and Cornwall – located in Fraddon, Holsworthy and Smithaleigh.

Also expanding their territory is the Burdens Group who, in addition Lincolnshire, will now be covering the counties of Leicestershire and Nottinghamshire. With a large fleet of equipment for both sale and rental, The Burdens Group have extensive experience with customers in various sectors including agriculture and professional groundcare. Their all-encompassing client-base has embraced the GreenMech range since they took on the franchise in 2016, and with a large after-sales and service division they are well placed to support new and existing customers.

In order to develop the sales and after sales support across Derbyshire and Staffordshire, GreenMech have appointed leading agricultural machinery suppliers B&B Tractors. With a range of brands in their portfolio including Fendt, Sany and Honda, the family-run outfit are well connected to a broad client base and will be supporting the GreenMech franchise from their branches in Tideswell and Fauld.

Finally, and completing the re-shuffle, is the appointment of Hopkins Machinery, who will be acting as a Service Support dealer for South Wales based out of their branch in Wentloog, Newport.

Sales Director Martin Lucas commented, “Service is a critical part of the GreenMech offering, meaning we are always reviewing our distribution partners to ensure the very best support for our customers. We are confident that these changes will enhance our aftersales offering and extend our reach to new clients across these counties.”

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Toro to Support The R&A Women

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Toro to Support The R&A Women: The Toro Company announces its support of The R&A Women in Golf Charter by becoming a signatory of the industry-wide initiative. According to The R&A, the Women in Golf Charter aims to create a more inclusive golf culture by enabling more women and girls to realise their potential at all levels of the sport.

To achieve this, the Charter requires the support and participation of other national golf federations, businesses and organisations, like Toro — who is a trusted leader in golf grounds maintenance equipment and irrigation solutions with a global presence in more than 125 countries.

Toro to Support The R&A Women

Toro to Support The R&A Women

As a proud supporter of the Women in Golf Charter and also a founding partner of The R&A’s new community golf facility at Lethamhill in Glasgow, Scotland, Toro will be providing annual apprenticeships to women and minorities to encourage further career development and diversity in the golf industry.

“We have built a legacy of giving back by actively leveraging our expertise, resources and business partnerships to increase interest and engagement in the golf industry, specifically among women and girls,” stated Judson McNeil, President, The Toro Company Foundation. “Furthering our efforts through official support of The R&A Women in Golf Charter reinforces the ongoing commitment to bringing more diversity to the game of golf.”

Toro’s commitment to the Women in Golf Charter isn’t its only inclusion initiative. Toro has served as preferred supplier and partner to First Tee since 1998. During the 24-year partnership, Toro has supported girls’ access to careers in the golf industry, STEM educational programs and Grow the Game Grants focused on expanding diversity in the game of golf by the inclusion of more girls. And as the official partner of the ANNIKA Foundation’s “Share My Passion” golf clinic, Toro is helping to introduce young girls to the game of golf and support the Foundation’s goal of developing women’s golf around the world.

Additionally, the Toro Young Student Greenkeeper of the Year Award — hosted in partnership with Reesink Turfcare, sole Toro distributor in the UK for golf and sports fields equipment, and the British and International Golf Greenkeepers Association (BIGGA) — celebrates the next generation of talented and dedicated greenskeepers. In 2021, Toro was excited to recognise Rhian Barton of The Wisley Golf Club. She was the first woman to win the prestigious award.

Beyond external initiatives, Toro has also established the Women’s Initiative Network to create, promote and support a culture of equality and inclusiveness for women across all business functions within the company.

For more information on Toro equipment and irrigation products for the golf industry worldwide, please visit toro.com/golf.

About The Toro Company

With roots dating back to 1914, Toro is a leading worldwide provider of innovative solutions for the outdoor environment, including turf and landscape maintenance, snow management, rental and construction equipment, and irrigation solutions. Through a strong network of distributors, dealers, retailers and rental stores in more than 125 countries, Toro helps customers care for golf courses, sports fields, public green spaces, commercial and residential properties, construction sites and agricultural operations. More at: www.toro.com.

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