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      What is a Blue Moon?

      What is a Blue Moon?

      It only happens once in a 'Blue Moon', is admittedly the first thing that comes to mind, it's a popular phrase with no actual meaning to it. Let’s face it, the phrase sure is catchy. If you feel inclined to reading the definition(s) of what a Blue Moon really is on Wikipedia, and its text book definitions then go for it, or continue scrolling and and we'll give you a little breakdown on what we've found. Well the interesting bits anyway.

      "A blue moon is an additional full moon that appears in a subdivision of a year, either the third of four full moons in a season or, a second full moon in a month of the common calendar.

      The phrase has nothing to do with the actual color of the moon, although a literal "blue moon" (the moon appearing with a tinge of blue) may occur in certain atmospheric conditions. This phenomenon is specific to calendars. Lunar calendars like the Indian national calendar always have one full moon a month."

       


      For starters, it’s the very rare occurrence of blue moons in a certain time of the year, in every third - fourth year…at times even two blue occurring moons in a single year.

      Reason being: there is more than one definition of which both are more or less in line with one another.

      1 - You have to understand that there is a full moon for every month of the year, summing it up to 12 full moons , 3 for every season , 1 full moon every month but on rare occasions there are 13 full moons in a single year, or a 4th full moon in one astronomical season , the third is The Full Moon . But that’s just the textbook definition in summary.

      2 - However, volcanic eruptions too can actually cause a moon to appear ‘Blue’ to the naked eye from below the hemisphere when dreaded volcanic smoke engulfs the earth.

      3 - At the Moons furthest distance from the sun, Ice crystals may began to take form due to the harsh inhabitable cold environment and you got a Blue Moon.

      The most common description of a Blue Moon is that there are 2 full moons within the same month, the first being a full moon and the second being names a 'Blue Moon'. A little digging brought an interesting article on the origins of the name 'Blue Moon' for this rare occurence. Apparently parts of history called it a 'Betrayer Moon', this was due to the fact that 'The Moon' and it's different positions and phases were used for time and date management. Having to full moons through some calenders off, thus it being called a 'Betrayer Moon.


      The most recent Blue Moon occurred on the 31st August 2012 and with the next Blue Moon closing in on us, scheduled for the 31st of July, this coming Friday, what better way to not only view & enjoy the memories of such a rare occasion but to capture it with a GoPro Hero’s Time-lapse feature... Nice idea right?

      If you miss this years Blue Moon you'll have to wait till 31 January 2018.


      Ideal accessories:

      Skeleton Housing, to plug in your External Battery, (Preferably the Wasabi Battery Kit as this gives you a good 30 minutes extra worth of life span) and a Tripod Mount as I’m not exactly keen on hand-held recording for long stretches at a time as you'll want as stable a video as possible.


      In regards to capturing these epic night time video: check out our blogs that will assist you in getting the most of your experience.

      Keep an eye out for our other 'Blue Moon' themed blogs this week, and definitely check out our 'Blue Moon' sale which kicks off today!

      Why Buy From Us

      Why Buy From Us

      Related: Benefits of Selecting Action Gear as your Drone Partner

      Action Gear SA is dedicated to providing our customers with the best service possible. We will continue to strive to make Action Gear SA your first choice for the best products, lightning fast shipping and superior customer service. We’ve partnered with world leaders in technology and security to provide you with an easy to use, fully interactive and secure on-line shopping experience. Shop with us today and see the Action Gear SA difference.

      1. Satisfaction Guaranteed:


      We back up all purchases with a 100% Satisfaction Guarantee. Our generous 30 day return policy combined with our fantastic customer service ensures that you will be completely satisfied. Every product sold in our store comes with a full manufacturer's warranty in addition to the 100% Satisfaction Guarantee.

      2. Superior Product Knowledge:


      Its not easy spending your well earned money so always make sure you getting the right advice from the right people. At Action Gear SA we pride ourselves on our superior product knowledge. Simply said, WE ARE YOUR GO TO GUYS!! We will make sure you are kitted out exactly as you need, making sure you have the best outdoor experience!!

      3. Best Deal Guarantee


      There is much more to getting the best deal than just the lowest price. Action Gear SA is proud to have the industry's largest Customer Service Team along with competitive pricing and Free Shipping. If you find a better deal from an authorized reseller, let us know and we'll do everything to match or beat it.

      4. Supporting South African Businesses


      Action Gear SA are proud to be working in our home country and to be contributing to our country's economy. We hope that you will help to support South African businesses by sourcing your outdoor equipment within SA.

      5. Courier Shipping


      All of your orders will be sent out by courier and you can choose to upgrade your shipping to a Next Working-Day courier service when checking out.

      6. Wide Product Selection


      We offer a selection of the industry's finest products available at the best prices. We are also frequently adding more of the leading brands. Use our easy-to-use site navigation or our powerful product search to quickly find what you need. If you cannot find something in our store, let us know and we'll help you locate it. We have tested pretty much every outdoor product out there and you can rest assured that only good quality outdoor equipment which meet our high standards are available through our website.

      7. Full 12 Month Manufacturers Warranty


      All of our cameras are supported by full manufacturer’s warranties that extend for 12 months.

      8. Secure Shopping


      Action Gear SA is a completely safe environment to purchase within. Our store features the latest Secure Sockets Layer technology (SSL) Encryption, to provide credit card security and keep your personal information safe by encrypting all the information before it is sent over the internet. This is the most widely used data encryption system for e-commerce transactions. There are two ways to confirm that your connection is secure:

      Look for a locked padlock icon in your shopping cart as you check out.
      The letters "https" (rather than "http") located in the URL address window at the top of your browser also indicate that you are using a secure browser.
      Action Gear SA also cares about your privacy and will protect it. We will not share your information with third parties.

      9. Personalized Service


      Use us as your resource to help you make the most out of your buying experience. Our staff at Action Gear SA have years of experience and knowledge of these products to help you with any questions. Contact us and we will reply immediately or soon thereafter!

      10. Great Customer Service


      We go the extra mile to ensure your complete satisfaction. Our knowledgeable staff are available via e-mail, telephone and online chat to ensure the ultimate quality in customer relations. In 2015 we won the eCommerce Award for Best Customer Service in the industry! 

      11. Liberal Return Policy


      Not happy with the order you received? No problem! We have an easy process for facilitating exchanges and returns, and we do not charge restocking fees if you return your purchase in the same condition we sent it to you. Our policies are in place to ensure that the customer is 100% Satisfied.

      12. We are easy to reach


      Help and advice is only a quick e-mail or phone call away. We keep you updated after you place an order with us. You may call us or use our Easy Contact Form to get questions answered fast. And you can easily track your order every step of the way with our e-mail alerts.

      13. Authorized Dealer


      Action Gear SA is a trusted distribution partner for all the brands that we sell. We only sell genuine brand name products with 100% Authentic Manufacturer's Warranties. We never sell grey market products and stand behind all of the products we offer.

      14. Simple Secure Checkout


      Our fully featured store has the simplest checkout process around with many payment options. Just add to your cart and order. Simple as that. Want to order over the phone? Just give us a call! Our service is fast and secure, and most orders ship the same day from our Johannesburg-based stocking warehouse.

      15. Repairs


      All repairs will be handled by our product specialists. If you a customer of ours and experiencing a problem with your product within the first 6 months of purchase, we’ll happily have your product collected using our efficient courier service. Within 7 working days we’ll have your product delivered back to you working 100%.

      *Please note, repairs and replacement product procedures are in accordance to the South African CPA Act and manufactures warranties.

      Top 5 Gadgets to get for Her

      Top 5 Gadgets to get for Her

      Written By Thato

      Shopping for a woman can be a scary experience. Whether shopping online or heading to overcrowded shopping malls over the festive season, late shopping can be a nightmare.

      There's is a little insight on good Xmas presents with a slight techno edge to gently ease your lady or family member into the gadget world.


      Garmin Forerunner 10


      The Forerunner 10 by Garmin is an easy to use running watch that keeps track of all your vital info such us pace and calories burnt, while you work up a sweat running or exercising.

      The bold colour range available will give the feminine lady a choice of bright accessories with a bit of style during those hectic gym sessions.


      Standout Features:

      Time and distance recording, keeps records and lets you know when you’ve beaten a record time, virtual pace monitor, GPS Route tracking, and compatibility with the Garmin App.



      RED – E Powerbank Superior Edition.


      This handy portable charger allows you to charge a smartphone or Micro/Mini USB powered device on the go. Packed with an awesome 4500mAh power battery, one can easily charge and recharge devices on multiple occasions without ‘refuelling’ the charger. Small and compact, perfect fit in a purse or handbag.


      Stand out features:

      4500 mAh powered batter, slim and compact design, MicroSD card access, multiple smartphone connections including Micro and Mini USB connectors.

      Nikon CoolPIx AW100.


      A fabulous camera to introduce your lady to the world of underwater cameras. The CoolPix AW100 is brought you by the trusted Nikon brand. The camera handles excellently giving stunning high res images and High def video.

      Standout Features:

      Full HD recording with audio, 16MP still images, 3” Built in,LCD Screen, built in gps.


      XSories Lighty


      A great one for relief of sudden bouts of darkness. The Lighty emits light at an ultra-bright 30 lumens and shines out to a range of 30 metres. Its simple set-up allows connection to a car 12 volt lighter outlet for direct power and recharging.

      GorillaMobile Yogi


      The Yogi is a fun and flexible ipad holder and stand. This funny gadget lets you attach and mount your ipad to a variety of interesting places.


      Standout Features:

      Tough polycarbonate iPad casing, 360 degree flexi legs, adjustable viewing (both portrait and landscape).

       

      Action Gear - The New Face of Action Cameras

      Action Gear - The New Face of Action Cameras

      We're incredibly proud to launch Action Gear which is the successor brand to Action Cameras, which has led the South African market in sports cameras like the GoPro, Drift and for more than three years. In early 2010 we launched Action Cameras as the first and only specialist in this field. Over the years many companies popped up competing for their share of this market which has exploded but we pride ourselves in the fact that we not only remained the market leader but we remained the only one to specialise in this range of cameras.

      Our success stemmed from our dedication to giving each customer a positive interaction to remember us by and backing this up with an in-depth knowledge of our product offering. Over the years we've been fortunate enough to win numerous awards and to be recognised through interviews on all the major radio stations and a number of TV shows. You can read more about these awards in the About Us section of the site.

      Moving forward under the team name Action Gear we will strive to improve on our strengths to offer an even better product and service offering.

      We look forward to dealing with many new customers, vendors, partners and friends in the coming years.

      The Action Gear Team