Thursday, June 18, 2009

RAGGEDedge Gear, can you say recycle!


Well there is nothing better than finding ways to recycle, RAGGEDedge Gear has done that for sails. no need to have all those sails sitting wasting away in your trailer or basement.
Many through them away or try to sell them to whom ever buys your boat, sometimes more often than not they are thrown away.
Their story.
We are a family company. RAGGEDedge started out as one of Susan's wild hairs; one more way for her to use her sewing & design skills for an exciting new project. We started to sail, and she started to make bags for us out of used sails. By request, and by word of mouth, RAGGEDedge gained a following of people who wanted unique, colorful, one-of-a-kind gear. That "project" has long since outgrown its closet space and has evolved into the company that exists here before you today.

We delight in our smallness. Design and quality outrank quantity. Small means that we happily produce limited edition runs of our gear and then move on to another idea we've got working. It means that our gear is fresh, always evolving. New designs, new colors, and new projects are the lifeblood that we thrive on.

Monday, June 15, 2009

Exact Altitude + GPS


Again the new iPhone is really going to change the way that we look at devices, do you need a GPS+Phone+Watch. Think again,
all that is left to do is buy attachments for the bike and the car. Well the attachment need to be waterproof! other than that this is a done deal. Exact Altitude + GPS + GPS is an altitude measurement tool, which can tell you the altitude of the ground of the current point you are. Exact Altitude uses an online service and also a built in database. You can see all the information from all sources, but there's a bigger display which shows you the most exact information. The order of them is: online information, database information, GPS information. Since the elevation database is quite big, there are more then one version of the application, usually split by some kind of natural splitting existing for continents. Because of this, please be aware which version do you download, since the offline data will work only on places which is listed. However, the online service will work anywhere you can get internet connection, however, except this no internet connection is required.

Wednesday, June 10, 2009

Wii Fitness and EA Sports Active, Great Combo


So it is all coming together for those who want to workout in the comforts of their own home, who can blame them with the grunting, pick up lines, bad trainers, etc.. Well EA Sports and Wii have combined to bring the what Wii had started to the next level, with challenges, trainers, family and friends. Price point is perfect $20

EA SPORTS Active™ is a new customizable fitness program. Read on to learn all about its incredible benefits and see how they work together to help you reach your goals, from the comfort of your home and on your own terms.

Accessorize Your Exercise
EA SPORTS Active
Featuring more than 25 exercises and sports-inspired drills.

Leg Strap
See your movements tracked on-screen with the specially-designed leg strap.
* Additional leg strap required for multiplayer use.

Resistance Band
Increase the intensity of bicep curls, shoulder presses and many other exercises.
* Additional resistance band required for multiplayer use.

* Accessory Pack
The accessory pack containing one leg strap and one resistance band can be purchased at retail stores or online for $19.99.

Monday, June 08, 2009

Wii Vitality Sensor


Kids need to play and being outside is great, until it rains or snows, to cold whatever. Wii Fit has brought it to a whole new level with Vitality sensor. The add on sensor clips on to your finger and monitors your heart rate, this opens up a whole bunch of cool things that can be done. Doctors with permission can have children do Wii Fit games them upload vitals to the office for docs to evaluate. The ideas and apps are endless. Get the obese kids on the Wii start to develop games and add ons and lets see the obesity rate fall.

Friday, June 05, 2009

RealAge, Wii Fit, and Pharma Marketing


The next best thing to getting one to exercise outside is the Wii Fit. Lets face it some are just to embarrassed to exercise in public, self conscious or just don't have the money to join a gym. Playing online games allows many to be something else (leave it at that). The most important thing is that they are exercising and Wii has nailed it and now XBox Natal has taken it a bit further, tie it all into a online PHR/EHR and the results are expounded. Dose Of Digital is right on what I have been trying to get across for sometime, maybe it is starting to take hold.

Tuesday, June 02, 2009

DynaFlex Pro Gyro


One of the best pieces of equipment that you could own is the DynaFlex Pro Gyro it is small and give you a burn that you will not soon forget, Plus you the size make it great to travel with.
Physicians and Therapists all over the world are using the DynaFlex Pro Gyro as a rehabilitation and strength-training tool for many of their patients. The gyro exercisers are a proven tool that will help aid in the prevention & elimination of Carpal Tunnel, arthritis, tendonitis, tennis elbow and many other Repetitive Stress Injuries (RSI).

The patented Dynaflex Pro Gyro exerciser is designed exactly like the Powerball Gyro without the LED lights or the balanced rotor. The Gyro can reach up to 9,000 RPM and creates 25 lbs of torque resistance to increase grip strength, increase range of motion, and to condition arm, elbow, and shoulder muscles.

Monday, June 01, 2009

Man vs. Wild:Will Ferrell addition


This is going to be the most watched one yet. This preview is great. Bear must have been going nuts. Not much more to say but watch the this and the show on Tuesday, June 2nd

Thursday, May 28, 2009

Suunto Elementum


Wether it is needed or not, when endurance watch companies branch out the outcome is usually good. Suunto has done just that with their Elementum collection. Bringing the bling to the enthusiast when they are not running, biking, hiking, camping or even fishing. These watches go deeper, higher, further and they do it with style, from the Aqua to the Terra and the Ventus, Suunto is sure to have a watch that will fit your style. Hey the Aqua even set a world record free dive with out fins, William Truebridge goes 86 meters, guess the watch works.

Tuesday, May 26, 2009

Kettle Barbecue in Blue by Sagaform


Not all workouts are meant for the gym. Sagaform's kettlebell grill is keeping you honest even when you are away from the gym. Comes in pink, green and blue. Not much more to say, summers here.

RealRyder, The New Way to Spin!


Spin bikes have been proving themselves for many years, now you have RealRyder shaking things up. You have the traditional spin bike which is great but has trouble mimicking real world biking and balance. If you just want to get into shape great, the ones that need to feel the bike move how they are laying down power is there power equal on both side, the RealRyder will expose those weaknesses.

Friday, May 22, 2009

Grease Monkey Wipes, Low Tech Solution, High Results!


busted a chain, changed a tire and your hands are lets say a little dirty. Well Grease Monkey to the rescue. These packs store on your bike, messenger bag or car, when you get into a situation that calls for dirty hands, no more pants to bail you out.

Grease Monkey Wipes are the premier individually packaged cleaning wipes for cyclists and triathletes.
Each pre-moistened wipe uses a natural citrus-based formula to handle heavy duty cleaning, including grease and grime.
Grease Monkey Wipes are perfect for cleaning up post ride or after a mid-ride repair and should be carried by roadies, mountain bikers, triathletes, cyclocross riders, bike messengers, and bike commuters. Keep Grease Monkey Wipes in your saddle bag, bento box, jersey pocket, post-race bag, transition bag, messenger bag, backpack, toolbox, workshop, or wherever you play dirty.

Thursday, May 21, 2009

Newton Running, Land, Lever, Lift


new colors and 3 years going strong. Newton is coming into it's own and really taking hold not only in the USAT but also in running, marathons as well. The shoes are light, well build, fast and best of all the patented Action/Reaction Technology™. When using the ultra-efficient Land-Lever-Lift midfoot or forefoot running gait, the technology absorbs and then returns your own energy back to you. It's not fancy technospeak, and it's no gimmick. It's a revolutionary way of building a running shoe based on Sir Isaac Newton's third law of motion – "For every ACTION, there is an equal and opposite REACTION." Loosely translated, it means you get a boost of forward energy with every single stride you take.
Wearing the shoes will get you noticed and for very good reason you will be going fast. The stand out, neon yellow, go fast red and orange are the best thought out marketing that one has seen in a while.
They also have the shoe test results to back it up.

Thursday, May 14, 2009

ZIPP, Tangente Tubular Tires


They make some of the fastest wheels around ZIPP has now added tires to compliment their wheels.

"To cut through the wind, we've used our patented ABLC dimples to mitigate the "un-aero-ness" of a round shape at the wheel's leading edge. It took us 14 months and 2 trips to the wind tunnel to get it right, but the dimples will save you 1-3 watts, or up to 9 seconds over 40km. That's a big deal.
But the Tangente is not just a delicate special event tire. Thanks to our partnership with Vittoria, the Tangente sports a durable yet supple 290tpi casing. Because the dimpled pattern resists cracking so well, we're able to use an exclusive an extra-light rubber compound for low rolling resistance and high cornering grip in wet and dry conditions.
The Tangente's 21mm width optimizes aerodynamics, cornering ability, and durability. Average weight 282g, /- 15g. 38mm, overall length, approximately 34mm functional length. Includes tire pressure chart to optimize rolling resistance by rider weight and front/rear use."

With a wheel set why would you not buy the tire that matches or is at least designed for their wheels. Seems like a know brainer.

Friday, May 08, 2009

Tight & Right, Imperial BoardShorts


The fabric doesn't matter, its all in the draw string. Kids pant have this waistband that is adjustable so they can were bigger sizes without the pant falling down, not sure why this was abandoned but it seems as though Imperial Motion has solved this problem. No more showing crack, the draw sting looks like any normal draw string would look like on a boardshort except it goes all the way around your waist like when you were a kid. The only problem is the choices or styles to choose from, you can't win them all.

Wednesday, May 06, 2009

Ultrasounds with a Smart phone


As with all technology things get smaller and cooler. Like a smart phone that can take ultrasound pictures. Imagine emergency response with these type of gadgets, police officers who arrive first that the scene.
With the help of a USD$100,000 grant from Microsoft, Dr William Richard, associate professor of computer science and engineering at Washington University, and David Zar, research associate in computer science and engineering, have made USB ultrasound probes compatible with a smartphone. To accomplish this, the pair had to optimize the power consumption, data transfer rate as well as the image formation algorithms of the probe. With that achieved, it was possible to build smartphone-compatible USB ultrasound probes for imaging different areas of the body, such as the kidney, liver, bladder and eyes, as well as the prostate veins and arteries. more at gizmag.com