Gym & Climbing Equipment

GEAR CHECKLIST - Outdoor Sport Climbing

Date Posted: 16 February 2019

First step is to find someone who knows what they are doing and convince them to take you and show you the ropes… literally. If you have the option to practise in the gym first, then do it. It’s a much safer way to learn how to clip and it requires less gear. If you are starting in the gym, you’ll only need the usual basics (shoes, harness and helmet) plus a rope and belay device. Below is a checklist of gear you’ll need to sport climb outdoors with a brief explanation, po Read more....

Benefits of Compression Gear

Date Posted: 8 December 2017

We’ve all seen them. Go for a coffee early in the morning and you’ll likely see cyclists sporting knee-high socks. Pass by a track and field event at your local park and there will be arm and calf sleeves galore. And when you’re next at a triathlon or running event, the number of athletes you’ll see wearing tight-fitting shorts and shirts will be staggering. Why are so many athletes now squeezing themselves into these skin-tight garments called compression gear? Read more....

Outdoor Rock Climbing: Brooyar

Date Posted: 5 December 2017

A few weeks ago, I was invited by some work mates to try outdoor rock climbing for the first time out in the Brooyar State Forest. Over the next few days, I popped two car tyres, sliced my finger open, got ridiculously sunburnt, and had the time of my life. As a bonus, I got to try out my Black Diamond and SCARPA climbing gear in a new environment and really test out its capabilities. I’d classify myself as a beginner climber; I’ve only Read more....

Ensure you're always putting your best foot forward with our shoe advisor

Date Posted: 1 November 2016

As athletes, we know the right shoe can make all the difference. But we also know that finding your perfect match amongst the endless range of brands and models available can be a real challenge. At Wildfire Sports, we stock a variety of footwear to support everyone from the gym to the trails, and our shoe advisor ensures we never sell a pair of shoes unless we know they’re going to do exactly what you want them to. Shoes can be your best investment, but without the proper guidance Read more....

Best Nutrition to use for a High Performance Race

Date Posted: 15 July 2016

Whether you’re training, racing, or recovering, correct nutrition is a crucial component and one which is often overlooked by even the most experienced of athletes. Regardless of how long you are training for or how hard you are training, without replacing the key vitamins and nutrients lost during exercise, you are not only slowing down your progress - but you may be moving backwards. To ensure you are performing at an optimal level when it really counts, we have created Read more....

Injinji Performance Series

Injinji have released an updated line of their cutting edge 5-toe socks. The Injinji series is designed for athletes who expect the best performance for themselves and for their products. The new Injinji Performance 2.0 series has been designed to meet the increasing market demand for highly technical socks. Injinji have fine-tuned the fit of their socks, increased their durability and integrated all new features to specifically benefit certain sports and activities. The new fe Read more....

SaltStick Electrolyte Capsules

SaltStick Capsules are designed for use throughout exercise to help minimise muscle cramping, heat stress, and fatigue that can occur as a result of unbalanced electrolyte levels. SaltStick Capsules were developed as a study of scientific literature on electrolyte loss in sweat, highly bioavailable ingredients and field testing. They were thus formulated to closely resemble the salt profile and sweat electrolyte composition of athletes which is lost in sweat during physical act Read more....

Nuun Hydration

Nuun is a leading player in the hydration market. Nuun Active Tablets help to keep you feeling optimally hydrated wherever your lifestyle takes you. They offer a lightweight, easy to use alternative to the hydration powders and diluted sports drinks which are prominent on the market. Nuun was founded by a group of competitive athletes from a variety of sporting backgrounds including cycling, skiing and rock climbing. It can be seen that the prod Read more....

GU Energy Gel

Stay on top of your game for longer with GU Energy gels and supplements! GU provides high-quality, long-lasting energy for athletes of all sports both in training and in competition. The performance enhancing GU Energy Gel is optimised for athletes competing in distance competitions to have GU on the go, meaning there's no need to slow down throughout your events.&n Read more....

Wahoo TICKR Heart Rate Monitor Range

The Wahoo TICKR range of heart rate monitors track your exercise in real time, displaying your heart rate and calories burnt on your connected smartphone or GPS watch. Through their dual ANT+ and Bluetooth 4.0 compatibility, the TICKR range connects with a wide range of devices including those with Apple, Android, Garmin and Timex operating systems. These hea Read more....

Footwear Lacing Tips

If you find that the muscles in your feet just can’t relax when you are running, this article may be of use to you. The traditional methods of lacing running shoes involves very tight and secure lacing techniques which do not allow for movement of your feet. This often results in tightening of the foot muscles which begins a chain reaction leading to tightening of the leg muscles. The technique outlined below can result in relaxation of the foot muscles and you should observe a Read more....