Tuesday, December 16, 2014

Let There Be Light, A Lot Of LIGHT! Trail LED

Well biking in the daytime is of course the best way to ride the trails, unless you have a TrailLED. Let's just say that daytime is now anytime you switch this head mounted light system on. The downfall is the price $1200, ouch, the cost of the sun ain't cheep.

The Halo is quite simply the most revolutionary bike light on the market in both design and output.  The Halo houses ten of the highest performing CREE LEDs available and emits a wicked 6000 lumens.   (In fact, it is so bright that you should probably have to sign a waiver .)  We deliver those 6000 lumens in a solid, anodized aluminum light-body weighing less than 200 grams.  We have maintained tight control over both output and color temperature to give you maximum output with the best color rendition available in the industry.

The unique, low-profile, arched design and multiple lenses of the Halo produce what we like to call MPSD (multi-point shadow definition), rendering unparalleled depth perception.   The unique integrated mounting system also allows unmatched flexibility and convenience in mounting.  And if all of that isn't enough, our battery packs boast a 1:1 charge ratio, meaning you only need two battery packs to run continuously.

With all Trail Led lights, no compromises have been made in materials, design or construction.  Trail Led lights are all handmade in the USA, by bikers for bikers.

Thursday, December 11, 2014

Iron On Micro Fiber Lens Cleaner, AMAZING!

Well the Holidays will rush in great products, PhotoJoJo micro fiber lens cleaner will not disappoint. Carrying around cloths to wipe your glasses, phone, iPad is a bit annoying, now all you need to do is iron one into your bag, shirt, pants, etc..

A lens cleaning cloth is like gym motivation – it just never seems to be there when you need it.

The Micro Fiber Lens Cleanse Patches are totally here for you in your time of need. These fun patterned patches easily iron on to your duds, so you can rock that cleaning power at all times.

The extra soft micro fiber material is way better for your lenses than whatever scratchy (albeit stunning) shirt you have on.

Simply iron the patch onto the inside of your favorite sweatshirt, camera bag, coat or tie and use it whenever you need to clean up your lenses or phone.

Iron one to your favorite sweatband, and clean your lens before that gym mirror selfie. Use the patch to wipe the smudges off your phone screen obsessively every five minutes, finally!

If only gym motivation was this accessible.

Tuesday, December 09, 2014

Titin weighted Compression Gear!http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0300/7993/t/1/assets/logo.png?3158


Meet the worlds only weighted compression gear. The TITIN Force™ Shirt System is a three part hyper gravity system. The first part of the system is weighted hydro-gel inserts. The second part is a 14-pocket inner compression shirt. The third part is the outer compression shirt. Gels are strategically placed over large muscle groups evenly distributing the weight throughout the upper body.

The TITIN Force™ Shirt System  can help boost the efficiency of workouts, improving speed, balance, endurance, and vertical leap.

The TITIN Force™ Shirt System allows you to move naturally without stressing or abusing your body’s joints and can be worn during most workouts and training programs. The TITIN Force™ Shirt System can also be heated or cooled for use during or after workouts. The hydro-gel inserts will stay hot or cold for 35-45 minutes.

Product features: Provides HyperGravity Training experience - Helps improve speed, endurance, strength, vertical leap - Can be worn heated or cooled - Made with moisture-wicking A.M.Y.® antimicrobial materials to block odor & germs. (TITIN Force™ Shirt System)
Titin

Tuesday, December 02, 2014

Qlipter, Clip To Anything!

This simple device is what everyone wants. Simple and just like a bathroom stall, you can hook and hang just about anything, weight restrictions apply.

QLIPTER
  • Hang your backpack, lantern or gear off the ground when you're outdoors.
  • Hang your bag over a chair or off of a table when you're out on the town.
  • Keep your luggage bundled together when you're traveling.
  • Keep your tools close when you're working.  
  • Hang your diaper bag off of your stroller, shopping cart, diaper table or bathroom door when you're out with the kids.  
  • Use the tapered nose of the qlipter for narrow openings when they are all you have available for your stuff.  


Best Gift Guide Around, GP100!

Excellence, innovation, craftsmanship, and an unwavering desire to challenge expectations.

Trending is our new religion. Not that anyone should act surprised. The desire for understanding amidst an unprecedented explosion of new information is natural. It’s what separates us from everything else with a metabolism. For a species supposedly#doomed to forget the lessons of history, there’s also a comfort in systematically mining the past and present for a hazy peek at the future. It’s proof to ourselves that we’re finally paying attention.
Some of it has tangible value for sure, but just how much of our faith should we place in the hands of the hive mind? It’s a question we circled often while honing the second annual edition of the GPI00 — our own salute to products that embody “excellence, innovation, craftsmanship, and an unwavering desire to challenge expectations.”
Reinforcing the “smart” and “crowd-funded” narratives saturating the headlines today would have been easy. If you browse through this year’s winners, though, we hope you’ll walk away with a different point of view on the world of gear in 2014. Some of our picks stubbornly eschew progress out of homage for the past. Others brashly dismiss what’s established or venerated in pursuit of something bigger. What unites them both is an understanding that all great ideas deserve to be pursued to their full potential, regardless of whether they align with the whims of the many. It’s the difference between creating movements and following them.

Thursday, November 20, 2014

Do It All, Anywhere! Monkii Bars

Monkii Bars
You have the TRX system, its great, the cost is getting up there, so when a $100 system comes along you take notice. Best part is that if you look at the Monkii bars, you could build them with some PVC pipe and Paracord,

 Some days we catch ourselves daydreaming about awesome locations to use monkii bars. The best part is that they’re just as easy to use outside as inside. The bottom line is that monkii bars turn the world into your gym.

Suspension Workouts

Bodyweight training is an awesome functional workout that trains upper body, core, and legs.

Setup Anywhere

The world is your gym: setup in under a minute inside or outside using any support structure.

Simply Beautiful

Designed as a conversation piece that looks as good as it functions, not to be stuffed in a gym bag.

Start Your Adventure

Our programming provides a new way to train—we focus on more than just sets and reps.


Wednesday, November 19, 2014

BSXinsight, THE WORLD'S FIRST WEARABLE LACTATE THRESHOLD SENSOR



Oh this is going to change it all, once again!
BSXinsight
There’s a beauty to the simplicity of running, because everything you need is already inside you. For the first time ever, you can now see what your body’s trying to tell you and use it to run smarter, for longer.

BSXinsight uses revolutionary technology that allows you to look inside your muscle, measuring your lactate threshold and generating personalized training zones. Stop trying to “feel” whether you’re pushing too hard or leaving too much on the trail and let the science of your body speak to you.

LACTATE THRESHOLD TRAINING: NO LONGER LIMITED TO THE PROS.

It’s all about knowing your limits - when to push those limits and when to pull back, so that ultimately you can break them. Lactate threshold training is the science of measuring your limits over time, then continually adjusting intensities so that you’re always training at the optimal level. Which moves your body’s threshold higher and higher over time, until you surpass previous limits - and break personal records.

This training method has been used by elite athletes, Olympians and professional coaches for more than forty years. For the first time ever, it’s now achievable through a simple, wearable device.

Using LED lights to “look” into your muscle, BSXinsight analyzes your unique biosignals to identify both your lactate threshold and personalized training zones. It’s as accurate as previous blood-based measurements, and it uses the same technology that experts and clinics use – with the added benefits of being wearable, ANT+ compatible and immediately actionable. Finally, you’ll always know how your body is responding to training, from the inside out.

Tuesday, November 18, 2014

Crazy Look, Protective Helmet, Smart Hat!


Smart Hat is a concept design to greatly increase rider safety, while also addressing some of the more inflammatory issues between cyclists, pedestrians and road users.

Smart Hat is currently a virtual product system with IP protection.

We have the skills to fully develop smart hat and we are looking for interested parties to assist us in modest funding, co-developing & branding this exciting new product together.

BACKGROUND

The safety of bicycle riders on roads is an issue for concern.
Existing approaches to minimise the risk of injury to road users range from the physical separation of the cyclist (cycling paths) through to the wearing of safety devices, such as helmets.

However, a number of technical limitations have restricted the ability of such dedicated spatial regions and wearable systems to minimise the risk and prevention of injury.

CURRENT CYCLE HELMETS

The wearing of cycle helmet for a cyclist is compulsory across all states in Australia.  Although helmets have gained usage with a number of cyclists, not all wear them.

Existing helmets afford little protection to the cyclist in a collision and are not designed to the same standard as other motor vehicle helmets.

Existing cycle helmets do not address any technical issues of integrating modern, electronic safety devices, data, or even standard road use indicators that are compulsory on all road registered vehicles, namely: illuminated front and rear turn indicators, brake lights, rear running lights, head light of appropriate brightness to other road users or rear view mirrors.

PRODUCT CONCEPT

This concept is concerned with the problem of injuries to humans and animals resulting from accidents. In particular, human injury which results from an unplanned interaction with a machine, such as a bicycle rider colliding with an automobile, pedestrian adult, pedestrian child or companion animal.

Apart from safety considerations, an ID system would allow cyclists to share responsibility when interacting with vehicles and pedestrians.

More..

Thursday, November 06, 2014

A Drone that Follows Your Commands


Things are getting interesting in the Drone space. Finally one that follows you. Set it and let it follow you (smartphone). 
The price is a little Steep, $1150

HEXO+ is a flying camera that follows and films you autonomously. Just attach your GoPro to your drone, set your framing in our app and you're good to go! This package includes HEXO+ drone, 3D gimbal with GoPro Mount and HEXO+ App "The Director's Toolkit". (GoPro not included.Final product shipping May 2015.Pictures may differ from actual products.)
Let your drone follow and film you
Your drone is attuned to the slightest of movements, continuously repositioning itself to match the filming parameters you set for it. You now have an intelligent flying camera tracking your exact trajectory and filming your every move.

Features

  • Easy To Use
    Easy to Use 
    Set the framing on your smartphone, the drone does the rest; from take-off to landing.
  • Smart and Autonomous
    Smart and Autonomous 
    No remote control necessary; HEXO+ follows your movements to maintain your framing.
  • Light and Packable
    Light and Packable 
    Lightweight, foldable frame and legs, to easily fit in a backpack.
  • Extra Fast Flight
    Extra Fast Flight 
    Up to 70 km/h – 45 mph top speed to track even the fastest subject. Wind tunnel tested for improved aerodynamics.
  • Extra Stable Footage
    Extra Stable Footage 
    Hexacopter design and 2D or 3D brushless gimbal for smooth filming.
  • Safe
    Safe 
    Fail-safe software features and six propellers mean a safe landing in case of a problem.
  • GoPro-Compatible Mount
    GoPro-Compatible Mount 
    Built for the best action camera out there.
  • The Director’s Toolkit
    The Director’s Toolkit 
    Garageband-like app to create filming scenarios with drag and drop, combinable camera movements.
  • Manual Flight
    Manual Flight 
    Easily switch between autonomous and manual modes and control HEXO+ with your own RC or with pre-set GPS waypoints

Thursday, October 23, 2014

STAY OUT LONGER® COLDAVENGER FACEMASK FOR THE ELEMENTS

$50, best gift this season.
The COLDAVENGER® CLASSIC FLEECE half-mask is the standard for lightweight warmth and breathability and will provide the perfect level of protection for most wintertime adventure. It is made with a breathable, quick-drying and non-pilling classic fleece that offers superior warmth without weight.

The patented, medical grade COLDAVENGER® ventilator allows you to breathe freely while keeping your face dry and your airways relaxed with warm and humidified air.

The COLDAVENGER® CLASSIC FLEECE design allows you to wear the half-mask as a neck gaiter when full coverage is not needed. It is also built with a hidden “nose-wire” over the nose-bridge of the ventilator and the soft and stretchy hook & loop closures that allow for a custom fit and universal sizing. Wear the COLDAVENGER® CLASSIC FLEECE . Stay out longer®!

Classic 200 weight fleece breathes and insulates very well and is mildly wind and water resistant. It is great for those who are less active or moving slower in the cold, or need more breathability.
Form-fitting half-mask design protects face, neck, ears and airway from cold weather
Soft medical grade and non-toxic polyurethane ColdAvenger® ventilator is comfortable and inherently antimicrobial.
ColdAvenger® ventilator allows you to breathe freely during outdoor activities while managing exhaled moisture off the facial skin.
ColdAvenger® ventilator passively warms and humidifies dry and cold winter air to promote airway health in the cold.
Hidden nose-wire improves comfort and customization of fit.
Designed to fit with goggles and helmets.
Helps prevent the fogging of goggles.
Adjustable, removable interior valve designed to disrupt the direct inflow of cold air.
Generous hook and loop closure design allows for a custom fit and universal sizing.

Tuesday, October 21, 2014

Getting The Cork Out After That Long Run!

Simple, easy and powerful, yup the rabbit has nothing on the iXO Vivo™ Power Corkscrew.
Opening wine just got a lot more fun. With the Skil iXO Vivo™ power corkscrew, popping open a bottle of wine is as easy as tightening a screw. Which, by the way, it can also do.
  • Unique corkscrew attachment
  • 4V Max power with 20% longer run time
  • Compact, powerful and lightweight
  • SiteLight™ LED work light for better visibility

Wednesday, October 01, 2014

Garmin Forerunner 920XT: The Best Multisport Watch Period https://static.garmincdn.com/en/products/010-01174-00/g/pd-04-lg.jpg

From big and bulky to the most perfect training watch to date +Garmin, you have nailed it. 

As the landscape keeps changing, one thing is for sure, Athletes need watches that perform and last. Plain and simple. 
Yes you have the +APPLE WATCH coming out, that will be great for the general user, but for true multisport athletes this watch is going to raise the bar. just with its color screen it has. +Polar  you have simple issues like the magnets that hold the little door on the back, rusting. That in itself is a good reason to buy the  920xt. If +Polar  is going to turn out shotty  product then they should be surpassed by a better watch. 

This is your Christmas Watch. 


Forerunner 920XT

Multisport GPS Watch with Running Dynamics and Connected Features

  • Running dynamics¹ include cadence, vertical oscillation and ground contact time
  • Offers VO2 max estimate², race predictor and recovery advisor
  • Features swim distance, pace, stroke type identification, stroke count, drill logging and rest timers
  • Smart notifications³ let you see email, text and other alerts on your watch
  • Connected features4: automatic uploads to Garmin Connect™, live tracking, social media sharing

Advanced Training Meets All-day Activity Tracking

Forerunner 920XT packs a fleet of high-end training features into a sleek watch that is wet suit-friendly and about 15 percent lighter than its predecessor, the Forerunner 910XT. It boasts a high-resolution color display; flexible, hinged bands and a watch mode, so you can wear it all day. The activity tracking feature measures your steps, sleep and calories burned all day, giving you a more complete picture of your daily activity.

Dive In

Whether you’re training at the pool or out in the open water, Forerunner 920XT captures detailed swim metrics, including distance, pace, stroke count, stroke rate and SWOLF score. The drill logging feature allows you to easily log swim drills and kick sets at the pool, and the 2 types of rest timers keep you pushing off the wall on time. Use time alerts to help you hold your pace, or distance alerts to let you know when a set is over. There are even alerts for calories and stroke rate.

Crank Up Your Training

The 920XT is compatible with sensors such as speed, cadence and heart rate to provide advanced training capabilities for your cycling workouts. It can also display power metrics when paired with ANT+™ power meters, including the Vector™ line of single- and dual-sensing pedal options.
If you train with heart rate and a power meter, Forerunner 920XT can derive your VO2 max estimate for cycling to help monitor changes in your fitness. The color gauge shows how you rank compared to other athletes in your age group. Another feature that lets you see how you measure up to others is Garmin Connect segments. Once your ride’s done and uploaded to Garmin Connect, you can see where you stand on the segment leaderboard.

Perfect Your Running Form

You’ve asked for it and now it’s here  — running dynamics data for a dedicated multisport watch. Based on the same technology available in our Forerunner 620 and fÄ“nix™ 2, the 920XT helps you train for optimal running form when used with the HRM-Run™ monitor. This pairing allows the 920XT to report your cadence (total steps per minute), vertical oscillation (amount of “bounce” in your step) and ground contact time (how much time your foot spends on the ground during each step). The 920XT also has a metronome feature with vibe and audible alerts to guide your cadence training.

Monday, September 29, 2014

Tree House That's a Tent!



The Tentsile Connect is the ultimate 2 person portable treehouse tent . With a removable fly sheet, available in a choice of colours it offers you and your partner the chance to connect with each other and nature, but can also connect to other Tentsile Connect tents to create suspended super-camps of 3 or more tents creating additional central communal space!  Lighter, cheaper, modular, versatile and truly the best in arboreal camping. Now you and your friends can all hang out together with no limit to the size of your crew.

$479

Tuesday, September 23, 2014

Best Jackets for Winter!

Here comes the fall, it really never felt like summer arrived. It was one of the best summers I can remember, cool and just fans in the house. Well we are at fall now and it is time to start to think about Jackets. Outside Magazine has the 5 best for 2015.

Bergans Utakleiv ($189)

Arc’teryx Ceres ($750)

Dynafit Denali ($400)

Black Diamond Front Point $599

Patagonia Wind Shield ($139)


Monday, September 15, 2014

Stop, Tail-light & HD Camera!

Watch out, fall is here and winter is coming. This is the time of year that motorist forget about cyclist and bad things happen. The Fly6 takes some of the worry out of what is coming up behind you, alerts other drivers and records in real time in case something bad does happen. 
Feel safe and enjoy the wonderful weather.


Upgrade to the latest cycling accessory designed by cyclists. Fly6 replaces your existing tail-light and records in real-time what happens behind you, so you can now ride worry free.
  • HD video (wide angle)
  • Nano-tech protection
  • USB rechargeable
  • 5+ hrs record time
  • Incident protection
  • Lightweight/compact

Tuesday, September 02, 2014

Paddle-board or Paddle-Craft?


A NEW CATEGORY OF PADDLECRAFT that sets previously unknown standards for comfort, stability, dry ride and versatility. Deck mounted on fore and aft tracks, the patented adjustable ergonomically designed seat and leaning post combination allows you to PADDLE OR FISH from a supported standing position or from a seated position. Whether you want to FISH - CRUISE - EXPLORE, you must try the CRUISERBOARD. THERE’S NOTHING ELSE LIKE IT on the water! Easier to paddle than a SUP and dryer and more comfortable than a kayak. Multiple Uses: Fishing: Fishing from a CruiserBoard in a seated position is much more comfortable and far drier than a flat-water kayak. Leisure: Cruising is enjoyable for all ages and abilities because of the board's extreme stability, comfort and ease of paddling. Resort Rentals: The CruiserBoard is very popular with rentals & schools because of its' versatility and user friendliness. Yacht Toy: The multi-functional CruiserBoard will appeal to a wide range of guests' skill levels making for a more enjoyable time.
$2500, a bit steep but great idea


Thursday, August 28, 2014

Music, Heart rate, Jabra Sport Pulse Wireless Earbuds!


Earables are coming and they are coming fast, this movement is going to make the smartphone look slow.

The next generation all-in-one training solution with integrated heart rate monitor. Take your training to the next level and get the ultimate wireless workout with Jabra Sport Pulse Wireless earbuds and the Jabra Sport Life™ app. This all-in-one training solution combines an in-ear precision heart rate monitor, immersive Dolby® sound, and real-time voice coaching that will inspire you to achieve the impossible. Cut the clutter and experience true freedom of movement without compromise.

Sport Pulse Wireless Earbuds

Tuesday, August 26, 2014

CrankPump, Simply Brilliant!


Like the wheel, sliced bread, suspension bikes, CrankPumps make you say, Duh, this will be added to every cyclist bag of tricks.

Most new bicycles have a hollow axle between the pedal cranks. That hollow space is the perfect size for a bike pump. CrankPump is a CO2 pump for Shimano Hollowtech cranks. Simply unscrew the existing plastic bolt, screw in CrankPump, and forget about it until you need it.
Bike pumps are annoying. They live on a bracket that hangs off your bike getting ugly, dirty and lost, or they live in your back pocket beating up your kidneys. Sometimes they live forgotten in your drawer at home or on the road where they fell off. The pump and other stuff needed to repair a tyre hangs off your bike, making it look ugly and un-aerodynamic. CrankPump is a simple way to keep all that stuff from ruining the clean lines of your bike.
Shimano Hollowtech cranks have a plastic bolt that covers a hollow axle. CrankPump is a CO2 pump that is a simple screw-in replacement for that plastic bolt. CrankPump lives in the axle, hidden out of the way until you need it. SIMPLE AND PREFECT.. 

Go and support. 

Tuesday, August 05, 2014

Hauling Gear With Your Bike just Got Easier!


The Brouhaha Bike Trailer from Wisconsin-based Rollout Self-Propelled Trailers puts a bit of horsepower behind your two-wheeler. Unlike on some other electric-powered bike trailers, that horsepower doesn't make pedaling any easier; it simply adjusts for the weight of the load so that the cyclist can pedal like normal while carrying everything from a full tailgating set-up to a stand-up paddleboard.
Brouhaha

Monday, August 04, 2014

iPhone Bumper Thong!

The RADIUS v2 is not a bumper case, nor it is a snap case, it is not your conventional iPhone 5/5s case. The profile of the case is so slim, it barely extends beyond the sleep and the volume buttons on the sides of the iPhone 5/5s. It’s very light, thin and, unlike many aluminum bumpers and cases, during our testing, we didn’t experience any signal loss. We gave a few prototypes to our teammates to use and we have a hard time gathering those back for the video shoot because they love it so much, they call it their iPhone bikini. 

Friday, July 18, 2014

Safelet, A Safety Bracelet.


Safelet is a safety bracelet that allows you to send out an emergency alert to your friends, family and the police with just one click.
Safelet works with the Safelet app on iOS and Android. The Safelet app is used to establish a Bluetooth low energy connection between Safelet and your smartphone.

Once Safelet and your phone are connected, you can use the app to invite your friends and family to become your guardians.

If you want to be protected by an even bigger network, simply select the the option that enables your alarm to be sent to other people in the Safelet Community that are, at the moment of the alarm, close to you.

From now on you are connected and protected by people who will be there when you need help.
Get it here at Indiegogo



Specialized, MOUNTAIN BIB LINER WITH SWAT!

I am not into the bids, but this sort of makes sense. I like the idea of having someplace to store my gear without the swinging motion of a backpack.
Great review from Vital MTB
  • VaporRize™ moisture transfer mesh fabrics
  • Five SWAT integrated pockets, patent-pending construction
  • Fold-over leg cuff
  • Body Geometry Mountain Chamois
  • 10" inseam-size medium

Wednesday, July 09, 2014

Best Yet, Hexo+ Drone That Follows You! GAME CHANGER


Deciding how you want your aerial camera to frame your shot is ridiculously intuitive. A 3D model of your camera’s point of view lets you pinch to set the distance between your subject and your drone, slide laterally for panning and vertically for height. You can film yourself from the front, side, back and everywhere in between. All you need is your smartphone plus three intuitive gestures and you’re set.
GAME CHANGER

Friday, June 20, 2014

Patch n Ride!

If this works, it will be in everyone's bag. What is not to love about this device, even if you have tubular.


The video shows something amazing and yes, I would think you would want to change your tube somewhere down the line, just not while you are on the road, woods, park, city, does it even matter.
PatchnRide

Monday, June 16, 2014

Rhino Laces

There are many types of shoe laces you could use, paracord 550 is strong and hard to beat. Rhino laces are just as tough if not tougher.
RHINO LACES CANNOT BE burned, cut, sawed, chopped, destroyed, OR broken, OR WE WILL REPLACE THEM FOR FREE.
You really can't beat em'. Rhino Laces

Monday, June 09, 2014

Beach Vault!

For those who are protective when they go to the beach, the Beach Vault is a pretty neat idea.
This will make you feel like Jack Sparrow, looking for Rum on the deserted Island. Tossing the e-reader and iPod in your bag can be a great way to enjoy a day at the beach, but when you add it to your wallet, keys and cell phone that's a lot of valuables to leave unattended when you head out for a swim. The solution, according to the designers of Beach Vault, is to bury them.
Beach Vault

Tuesday, June 03, 2014

Zero Cubed Mask, Perfect!


Revolutionary free diving mask with an exclusive look created in cooperation with renown automotive high performance powerhouse MOMO of Italy. The main feature of this mask is the field of vision which is almost completely non-impaired. The field of vision is 30% higher, compared to a classic free diving mask such as the Alien. The internal volume is so low that if a mask like the Alien is normally equalized starting at 25-30' depth, the ZERO3 doesn't require clearing before a depth of 60'. This makes for much more comfortable spearfishing particularly ad depth. Every detail on this mask has been conceived keeping in mind its design and functionality. The mask skirt features some milled surfaces that prevent the refraction of sunlight and make clearing easier, gloves don’t slip when you hold the nose. The finish of the skirt which has a carbon fiber appearance was designed specifically to avoid glare.
Perfect at $76

Thursday, May 15, 2014

Tsunami Survival Capsule

The capsules are designed to sit, stocked with provisions, in a backyard, garage or on a flat roof. After a tsunami alert is issued, residents in at-risk areas enter the Survival Capsule, buckle themselves into the seats’ four point harnesses and wait. The pod floats atop the tsunami waves (Sharpe compares the effect to trying to hold a beach ball underwater) and has an optional bottom tether to keep the pod from being swept miles away. The weight of the pod’s water storage tanks keeps the occupants upright and allows ventilation via air vents in the roof, and emergency air tanks provide 60 minutes of oxygen should the capsule become temporarily submerged.

Why a tsunami survival capsule?

Well, we have all seen the tsunami signs at the beach, but what do they really mean? Depending on the location, it means a fast moving wave potentially 100 feet high could be at the beach in less than 15 minutes. Great, so what are your current options? In some locations vertical evacuation structures are available, in other locations you have to evacuate inland and uphill. Keep in mind, the earthquake that created the tsunami potentially destroyed your evacuation road.
A tsunami Survival Capsule provides an alternative to horizontal and vertical evacuation for areas that have limited evacuation warning time and for individuals that are incapable of evacuating themselves. 

Who are these guys?

We are aerospace engineers that specialize in making airplanes as light as possible without breaking. If you have ever taken a commercial flight, you have seen our work.
How does that help you in a tsunami?
We teamed up with a world renowned tsunami expert, Dr. Eddie Bernard, who helped us understand what kind of conditions to expect during a tsunami. The results were staggering; tsunamis pack a punch. However, using the same abilities we use to check aircraft structure we designed a Survival Capsule capable of withstanding the punishment. In fact, our two person capsule is so strong you could stack 10 cars on top of it! 

The Impact

There are 130 countries around the world affected by these disasters and 7 million exposed in the USA. Currently Japan is forecasting a loss of approximately 300,000 lives if the Nankai Trough creates an 8-9 magnitude, which has a 70% chance of occurring in the next 30 years.
We hope to reduce the future loss of life with our capsules and by educational outreach.
Website

Tuesday, May 13, 2014

StemLock, Wonderful Low Tech Solution to Bike Theft.

A lot can be said about Kryptonite locks but simple solutions sometimes are the best answer. I am not saying that a  lock does not help but this solution is great, hidden and well prefect.

Stemlock integrates two new functions into the bicycle. On one hand, it simplifies storage and transport. On the other hand, it is a powerful protection against theft. Stemlock is the first lock integrated into a multifunctional stem. Using a simple pressure and a quarter turn to the left or to the right, the handlebar is quickly aligned along with the frame and the wheels. With one turn of a key, the handlebar is disassociated from the fork, making the bike absolutely impossible to be ridden or conducted.
IXOW StemLock Classic

Thursday, May 08, 2014

FiveFingers Shoes, YUP, They Will Pay Millions To Those Who Bought Their Shoes!


Well it didn't take as long as I thought, but only after a few short years, Vibram is going to pay millions to those who bought their shoes and thought it would changed their life. Well it did, it messed them up.

I have to say, Newton Running, gives you a tutorial on running in their shoes, how to build up on millage, get used to your shoe. Vibram did no such thing.

Vibram USA, the company that makes FiveFingers running shoes, has agreed to settle a lawsuit that alleged the company made false and unsubstantiated claims about the health benefits of its glove-like footwear. According to the court filings, Vibram settled to put the matter to rest and avoid any additional legal expenses. “Vibram expressly denied and continues to deny any wrongdoing alleged in the Actions, and neither admits nor concedes any actual or potential fault, wrongdoing or liability,” read the court brief.
The settlement consists of two kinds of relief. The first is refunds to class members who submit valid and completed claim forms. Vibram will deposit $3.75 million into an escrow account and those funds will be distributed to those valid class members who purchased a pair of Vibram FiveFingers between March 21, 2009 and the date of the first dissemination of summary settlement notice or class notice, whichever is earlier. FiveFingers will award up to a maximum of $94 per pair, though the agreement acknowledges that based on similar settlements it is reasonable for class members to expect to receive between $20 and $50 per pair.

Wednesday, April 30, 2014

Hearable and the Bragi, The Dash

The Dash has a touch sensitive surface that lets you control either what your smartphone or what the embedded music player does. You can control The Dash with sliding motions and taps. It is easy to do, even while running or biking.
While active noise cancellation is only good at reducing continuous reoccurring sound, noise isolation reduces all sounds. Active noise cancellation is good at reducing noise from the air-con and airplanes. Noise Isolation reduces noise from screaming kids, dogs barking, wife/husband yelling, airplanes, speeding cars, drunken sailors, neighbors playing basketball. Just about everything. Best thing is, that great noise isolation has increased battery time versus active noise cancellation.

Amazon Wearable Technology Store, Open for Business


It is now mainstream. Amazon is seeing the light and cashing in. Now go get your great deals, better if you are a Prime Member.