Kill Time Without the iPhone

Imagine a Rubik's Cube that actually makes you smarter; an Erector Set that never stops erecting; a Hula Hoop you don't look ridiculous playing with; Silly Putty that isn't silly; cram it all in a jar, turn the fun up to 11, and you've got BuckyBalls!

Each set contains 216 powerful rare earth magnets that can be shaped, molded, torn apart and snapped together in UNLIMITED WAYS. Make sculptures, puzzles, patterns, shapes, stick stuff to the fridge, invent a new game—trying to find something more useful is useless.
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Mountain Hardwear: Ardica

Heat your core and charge your electronics - with Mountain Hardwear's Radiance and Refugium Jackets

Designed to work with the Moshi Power System by Ardica Technologies, Mountain Hardwear's most advanced snowsports jackets provide continuous heat and can charge and power personal electronics.

PORTABLE HEAT AND POWER
HEAT
Enjoy 8.6 hours of continuous heat on the low setting.
POWER
Runs power on any electronic accessory requiring less than 10 watts - cell phones, MP3 Music Players, GPS devices, lights, satellite phones.
CHARGE
Rechargeable power source. Charge electronics by a USB cable (included) – provides approximately 20 charges without needing a recharge.

Gift Ideas for Triathletes

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Stocking Stuffers
Here are some small gift ideas that any triathlete would enjoy this holiday season.
• Help any triathlete save time getting secured in their running shoes with a set of Xtenex Laces. These unique laces have an elastic core and a series of knots along the entire length of the lace at consistent length intervals. Stretch the lace and the knots disappear, release the tension and the knots reappear. The more knots between the eyelets on the shoes lessens the tension; the fewer knots between eyelets increases tension. This technology enhances footwear fit, comfort and performance. They are available in a wide variety of colors! MSRP: $19.95 (www.xlaces.com)
• Here is a little something for the triathlete who has accomplished the ultimate test of endurance or one day dreams of doing so - a Silver M-Dot key chain. The nice thing about this key chain is that it’s not made out of plastic; it’s a nice hunk of metal and has a nice price to go with it. MSRP: $7.95 (www.shopironman.com)
• Triathlon involves spending a lot of time training and/or racing on a bike which can cause chafing in some sensitive areas. Here is a product that will make a triathlete’s ride more comfortable, DZ Nuts high viscosity chamois cream. DZ Nuts is scientifically formulated to minimize the effects of chafing and burning every time they ride. MSRP: $23.00 (www.dznuts.com)
• Here is a good stocking stuffer, a pair of SLS3 Compression Sox. Their innovative graduated compression technology maximizes the blood circulation in the muscles. The supportive effect and the compression of the SLS3 Compression Sox reduce the muscle vibration drastically, which leads to less damage of the soft tissue and less sore muscles. This will improve their performance in training, competition and recovery. MSRP: $57.95 (www.slstri.com)
• A bike mechanical issue is bound to happen to any triathlete. The end result after fixing the problem could be dirty and greasy hands. How about getting them some Grease Monkey Wipes so they can cleanup after their unfortunate situation. Grease Monkey Wipes are individually packaged cleaning wipes that use an all-natural citrus formula to easily remove grease, grime, oil or other messes from skin and surfaces. They can store one in their bike bag or tuck one in their jersey when training or racing. MSRP: $11.99 for 12 Wipes (www.greasemonkeywipes.com)

Tubbs Velocity

Did you know that you can burn more calories snowshoeing than you can walking, running or cross country skiing at the same pace?

The perfect way to stay in shape in the winter, snowshoeing provides cross training adventurers, marathon runners or casual joggers a great alternative to an indoor workout.

Tubbs Velocity is a gender neutral, lightweight, easy to use snowshoe great for packed-trail running and walking. Coming in at just 22” long, its slim and sleek design provides the efficiency needed to keep moving forward.
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Rad Boob Club- Female Freeskiers for Breast Cancer

We are a group of young female freeskiers passionate about raising awareness in the fight against breast cancer. We've worked together to print a ski calendar to raise money for breast cancer education, research and support for young women battling the disease. You can help by telling your friends, buying a calendar and checking out our site! Thank you for your support and happy turns!

New Ski/Snowboard Technology

From Be Sportier
"New snowboard technology or we should say snowsport goggle technology like these Recon Goggles may make things a little more futuristic. This new snowboard technology will in essence be a ski and snowboard goggle where you view your cellphone screen, your speed and altitude on a small display on the inside of the goggle lens. Recon Goggles will feature a 15mm diagonal micro display will provide you with your real-time speed, jump hang-time, vertical gain/loss, altitude, temperature and will even include a stopwatch and GPS capability for rescue situations (great safety perk). Recon, a Vancouver company, is even trying to enable the goggle lens to show you where your friends are on the mountain. A future release is supposed to have resort trail maps projected too! Out this coming Fall, the goggle will weigh 120 grams, and will come in two styles with the difference between the two being in the quality of the lens and resolution of the picture. Look for the Recon goggles to be available in Fall of 2010 for between $350 and $450."

PRO-TEC - IPS Hip Protector

Adjustable hard cap protection for where you need it most. IPS Hip Protectors have removable hard cap protection, so you can customize your pads the way you want them. Slim, low- profile board-short styling.

With women’s specific fit and designed for women’s body types and likes, our IPS Hip Protector gives women the additional protection they might need to take their riding to the next level."

Revolution 26 heats up

From Road Cycling UK
Going into the evening it was the Rob Hayles’ Forza team who led the overall competition having performed well across the first evenings racing back in November. Before the nights racing began Rob was in bullish mood when asked how Team Forza would be approaching the nights racing.

“We’re gonna go on the attack again. It’s the best form of defence I think. But it’s going to be a different race tonight, there’s a lot of other guys here that weren’t here last time round and we’ll just have to wait and see but we’ve just got to try and get up there in as many races as we can”

Hot on the heels of Team Forza were the Slicks, led by Craig Maclean. Craig bagged a number of victories across the first Revolution underlining his teams sprint credentials, this time around his team would be boosted by the addition of Bradley Wiggins, a change that was immediately felt as Wiggins coasted to victory in the first bunch race of the night to set the early pace and draw first blood for the Slicks. Dean Downing of the Flyers summed up the feelings of the rest of the bunch about having Bradley back:

Mountain Hardwear Juggernaut EXP BackpacK

Luggage tough to find and even tougher to keep from getting destroyed. North Face's Base Camp duffle is one that comes to mind and can take a beating, and is semi waterproof. So when Mountain Hardware come out with the juggernaut, you have to add it to your collection.
Get a load of these specs:
- HardWear Tarp top panel sheds weather and protects contents
- Internal compression straps help close the bag when fully loaded, reducing strain on zipper
- TIG welded alloy frame is light weight and super strong
- Pull-out handle with molded grip
- 100mm diameter urethane skate wheels with ABEC 5 sealed bearings for a smooth, quiet roll on almost any surface
- 16” steel thru-axle holds wheels securely to frame - won’t break like common molded-plastic designs with independent axles for each wheel
- Beefy #10 zipper fully opens top lid to access contents
- Large, clear UVX window on exterior holds itineraries, etc.
- Dual side daisy chains for lashing to jeeps, buses and various beasts of burden

G-Shock Reinvents the Frogman

So the original take a beating G-Shock , and not cost you and arm and a leg has just reinvented the G-Shock. Got to love a watch that you can just strap on and go, the down side is that it still has a battery. Cool features need a power supply so make it solar to reduce battery changes, nice touch.

"DOVER, NJ, November 23, 2009 — Casio America, Inc. proudly reinvents the G-Shock Frogman, a highly sought after collectible within the G-Shock Family. Released in limited edition, the new G-Shock Frogman GWF1000-1 possesses advanced timepiece technology fused with the classic features that made it an essential dive accessory."

As part of G-Shock’s Master of G Series, the amphibious Frogman is the only model certified by the ISO (International Organization for Standardization) for 200M water resistance. Complete with an offset face for added comfort and unique look, the GWF1000-1 also includes Dive Time Measurement Mode to measure the total time spent underwater, time spent on the surface (surface interval) as well as memory log to record dive times which are essential functions for any avid diver.

Visually stunning and bold in its appearance, Frogman also features shock resistance, a tide graph and moon graph for the ultimate in tracking high and low tides, advanced Non-Stop Tough Solar Power and Self-Adjusting Multi-Band 6 Atomic Timekeeping Technology.

Non-Stop Tough Solar Power – A tiny, solar panel combined with a large-capacity rechargeable battery enables a variety of energy-hungry functions to operate smoothly. The result is an impressive solar timepiece that assures highly accurate and reliable timekeeping and that greatly reduces the need for battery change.

Self-Adjusting Multi-Band 6 Atomic Timekeeping Technology – Receives time calibration signals automatically from up to 6 transmitters around the world (US, Germany, UK, 2 in Japan and China) and updates settings accordingly for pinpoint accuracy. This technology even adjusts for Leap Year and Daylight Saving Time. With Casio’s Atomic Timekeeping Technology, you will always have ultimate precision.

Snowboarding through the SnowTunnel

Well most people need to have snow year round to do their sport of choice. Well the SnowTunnel is here to help, well only if you are in Dubai's lavish indoor ski slopes in the middle of the desert. The Snowtunnel is a fairly simple device mechanically - a corrugated steel drum that has refrigerant piped through it to cool the metal. When water is sprayed on the drum's interior, it quickly freezes. Then, a rider hops inside on a snowboard and sets the drum rotating at a speed they're comfortable with, catching an edge on the iced-over metal and riding it like a cross between a snowboarder and a tube-riding surfer.

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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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.

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".
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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 Cervélo 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.