Finally some petanque-product news have arrived. It is not often new things appear, boules are quite simple items, and the differences are subtle mostly. But this time it is a completely new product
We have all had the same problem - three boules, two hands. It is usually solved with two boules in one hand, and one in the other. Smokers , and pastis drinkers, to only name a few, see this as a big obstacle for playing petanque all day, and they need frequent pauses.
But now the amazing clipboule solves all this.
The mechanism allows you to attach all 3 boules to your belt at the same time, leaving both hands free at all time. To buy these all you have to do is visit clipboule.fr and use their shop. We have not tried them ourselves, and are eagerly awaiting the reports from the first users.
We are not associated with the clipboule.fr shop in any way. But do not let that stop you!
Team Hornbill Petanque Sibu has sendt us some pictures from a local tournament in Malaysia.
Finally the BBC has folded: Petanque is the main story on their web page today!
A nice shot from Nice, France.
Straight from the press release: Individuals and companies from as far away as Hertfordshire, UK and companies & individuals from all over the North Island of New Zealand are supporting an initiative to raise money for - and increase awareness of - the Auckland Down Syndrome Association (ADSA) and The New Zealand Down Syndrome Association (NZDSA).
Here we have an example of where not to play... from our ever-growing youtube-section.
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