Tuesday, November 24, 2009

Best Backpacks for Hiking - Black Diamond Infinity 60 Pack | Be Sportier


Best Backpacks for Hiking - Black Diamond Infinity 60 Pack | Be Sportier
: "Best backpacks for hiking like this Black Diamond Infinity 60 Pack let's you bring everything you're sure you'll need in this lightweight pack. These best backpacks for hiking are designed with an ergoACTIV suspension and have a design focused on comfort and mobility in a big package, blending the volume of a traditional lightweight backpack with the latest in superior design and technology. Black Diamond Equipment."
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Monday, November 23, 2009

GPS Tuner Atlas for offroad navigation -- NaviGadget


GPS Tuner Atlas for offroad navigation -- NaviGadget

So you have to like that everyone and anyone can come out with navigation for the iPhone, who is to say a good product from bad. The price is what seems to determine the good and bad. $57 US, to have the globe $124

GPS Tuner just recently announced their latest generation of its off-road navigation software, developed specially for mobile devices. GPS Tuner Atlas is a must-have for anyone who needs an off-road navigation solution for geocaching, biking, touring, extreme sports, and even hunting.

Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Winter Sleds for Sale - Peak Snow Sled by Wolfgang Sirch | Be Sportier


Winter Sleds for Sale - Peak Snow Sled by Wolfgang Sirch | Be Sportier

Winter sleds for sale like this Peak Snow Sled by Wolfgang Sirch will bring back your winter time fun no matter what age you are. These winter sleds for sale are beautiful and fast and made from steam-bent solid ash with stainless steel runners. They feature a strong webbed seat and an adjustable braided cord with a turned acacia handle. High-end winter fun. Buy this sled for a price of $459.
About Wolfgang Sirch: "the Sirch family has been producing products in wood for over 300 years in Germany. during the last part of the 20th century, the sirch company specialized in industrial shipping pallets, which they continue to manufacture today. after the death of his father Isidor Sirch, Wolfgang Sirch, an interior architect, became president. for a new synergy, he brought Christoph Bitzer, a sculptor, into the company. the sirch-bitzer team began designing and producing very special items for children under the brand name sibi. All sibi products are handmade in the sirch factory in Bavaria, primarily in wood".
Via Coolmaterial

Zipp - Speed Weaponry | Wheels | 303 Tubular


Zipp - Speed Weaponry | Wheels | 303 Tubular

The latest version of the Zipp 303 Tubular wheelset was engineered for the rough roads and rugged weather of the spring classics. But, at 1171grams, it’s lighter than many pure climbing wheelsets. So we weren’t surprised that CervĂ©lo TestTeam’s Heinrich Haussler picked 303s for the cobbles of Paris-Roubaix and then rode them to win a Tour de France mountain stage by more than 4 minutes.
Introduced in April 2009, the current 303 tubular is more than 5mm wider and 1mm deeper than its predecessor. Without adding a gram, these changes substantially improved the already superb impact resistance of Zipp’s Carbon Bridge™ technology while offering a more comfortable, forgiving radial stiffness. At the same time, the wider, deeper rim increased the 303’s lateral stiffness for sprinting, cornering, and accelerations. Another benefit is that wider tires have minimal impact on the wheel’s superior aerodynamics.
Meanwhile, the 303’s tire bed has been redesigned to protect against tire damage and pinch flats at low pressure, and for more precise mounting of tubulars. In poor weather, riders will appreciate the improved brake modulation of the new 303’s angled brake track.
Especially for smaller riders like Olympic champion Emma Snowsill, the 303’s stability in crosswinds – combined with its lightness and aero advantages – makes it an ideal choice for draft-legal triathlons on the ITU circuit. It’s equally at home on the muddiest, most rutted of cyclocross courses with top US riders Katie Compton, Todd Wells, and the Cyclocrossworld.com team of Tim Johnson, Jeremy Powers, and Jamey Driscoll.

Friday, November 13, 2009

Eco – Twinkle Light by Kenan Wang � Yanko Design


Eco – Twinkle Light by Kenan Wang, Yanko Design

You do recollect the Crank Up Battery, right? Close on heels to that concept is this Eco – Twinkle Light. Just like how you would crank up the battery or simply sharpen a pencil, you rotate Twinkle’s handle to charge it up. Twinkling fairy lights with loads of imaginary fairy dust, sparkle up this gem of an idea!

Thursday, November 12, 2009

Wii Skateboard Accessory - Thrustmaster T-Freestyle NW | Be Sportier


"A Wii skateboard accessory like this Thrustmaster T-Freestyle NW works for skateboarding and snowboarding games and is cheaper then getting the Tony Hawk model. This Wii skateboard accessory employs a rolling motion and lateral movement tech, is made from genuine maple, and features a 'skull' design on the top. The included safety stoppers will keep you from breaking your ankle, so that's nice. Buy this Thrustmaster T-Freestyle NW for a price of $30 later this month."

Monday, November 09, 2009

NO MORE CRUTCHES, Freedom Leg.


Ok, OK, some people will want to keep the crutches to get the attention, the rest of us will ditch em and get Freedom Leg this is a brilliant device that attaches to the broken legs thigh and suspense the foot a couple inches of the ground. Beneath the foot is a metal bar that you walk on, the best part is that you get to exercise the leg muscle. Brilliant

Tuesday, November 03, 2009

Glove Gets Exoskeleton


So things are getting a bit safer in the motocross/motorcycle area. Knox is releasing a glove that has an exoskeleton to help protect your hand. Immediately visible is the hard-but-flexible exoskeleton that cushions impacts. No more slip Handroid ratchets up to give you a perfect fit, like a snowboard boot.

Thursday, October 29, 2009

Keeping Warm, Quiksilver Cypher PS+ Heated Vest System


So who would not want to be warmer, at least on the East coast where this year it seems as though the water never warmed up. Well Quicksilver has found the answer without electrocuting the surfer. Utilizing Far-infrared heat technology and delivers hours of heat (129 deg on high setting and 116 deg on low setting) to your vital organs to maintain your core temperature and extend your session. Bonus is that the batteries are rechargeable, how green of Quicksilver. Quicksilver also claims hours of heat, that would be nice. Hey if you are clever and most are, when the season changes look to wear this under your jacket when you hit the slopes.

Wednesday, October 28, 2009

Twist And Trash The Can


Somethings are obvious other take some time like this idea from Designers: Jiwoon Park & Kwenyoung Choi. There are two things make the NNew Can stand out; one it has a deliberate spiral shape and two its opening-clip has an uplifted indent. The reason for the spiral shape is obvious, it makes it easier for you to twist and crush the can with hand and dump it into the trashcan. And the reason for the indent in the clip is so that you can open the can easily without chipping a nail. I endorse the second reason wholeheartedly coz I always manage to clip mine while opening my soda-can!

Tuesday, October 27, 2009

Spider Holster, New Way to Carry the Camera


Get your DSLR from hip to hands in a flash and change the way you carry your camera and take photos with the Spider Camera Holster. Join the Spider Revolution!
Convenient: The holster sits at you body's center which gives you instant access to your camera when you need it, and a great place to keep it when you don't.

Durable: Pocket-sized and solid, the holster can take bumps and travels like a pro.

Beautiful: With the Spider you'll have one less strap or bag to take with you, just a nice metallic shine (polish not included).

Friday, October 23, 2009

SpeedVest.com, Inform Motorist!


Many different reason to wear something like this, one for attracting attention, the other to let motorist know that at times you are actually going faster than the speed limit. SpeedVest has LCD's on the back and illuminates like Radar signs that you pass on the road, the difference is that it displays your speed, letting all know how fast you are traveling.
• Increases awareness of the bicyclist and bicycling as an efficient way of getting around
• Educates drivers about overtaking bicyclists safely
• Illuminates that an average person can easily bike 10-15 mph (15-25 km/h)
SpeedVest.com

Monday, October 19, 2009

Europe gets it, USA make it happen!


When you see simple ideas implemented you can't stop to wonder why it is not universal. This "Vorstellwagen" was first available in 1983 to ferry biking commuters between Stuttgart and the mountain town. It travels just 2 kilometers, but with over 200 meters of elevation change between the two stations and a maximum 20% slope. 1983 wow and still no luck. You have the west coast that without a thought would get this done. Who will be the first in the US.

Thursday, October 15, 2009

New Take on a old Idea, Duffle Bag remade!


So the old military duffle is/was great, but backpack and designer suitcases came into play. If you like simple and one bag through over your shoulder and go then you will like this new take on an old design. Red nylon duffle bag with a drawstring fastening at one end as well as a full length outer zip. The bag has an internal zip pocket and adjustable nylon cord straps to make it more secure.

Made in Japan, this piece measures approx 28” x 9” x 9” and the adjustable shoulder strap is 38” at its longest length.
Simple and redesigned for the modern world.