Tuesday, February 09, 2010
Shackleton’s Whiskey Safely Recovered from Antarctic Ice at Backcountry.com: The Goat
Who doesn't want a sip of this, technology aside this should calm your nerves after a long day.
"A New Zealand beverage company has successfully recovered five crates of whiskey and brandy that were abandoned on Shackleton’s failed 1908-09 ‘Nimrod’ expedition to Antarctica. I know what you’re thinking: ‘Nimrod expedition?’ Who was their PR agency? The crates had been broken open by shifting ice and a few bottles were lost, but the recovery crew was surprised to find two cases of brandy alongside the three cases of whiskey they knew were there. I predict that some of these bottles will be sold at auction and bring in nearly $15k apiece. Then those people will drink them and die, but before they die, they’ll realize that Shackleton abandoned all the booze because it was poisonous."
Thursday, February 04, 2010
Coolest Ski Goggles : Zeal 2010 Transcend GPS Goggles
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"Some of the coolest ski goggles are definitely these Zeal 2010 Transcend GPS Goggles which combine function and style in a winning combo. These coolest ski goggles have been at the forefront of optic technology, especially in the manufacturing of ski goggles and with this latest product it seems like they will still be for quite a while to come. The Zeal 2010 Transcend GPS Goggles are the world's first direct to eye gps communications display ski goggle system which is able to supply you with altitude, speed, temperature, odometer, gps, time information and even a stop watch within your goggle's view. The integrated gps design is fully helmet compatible and permanent anti-fog. Buy these Zeal 2010 Transcend GPS goggles from $350."
Thursday, January 28, 2010
My Water Bottle - Spring 2010
Anything to help, this bottle from Stelton can only help. Simple, sleek and useful.
"My" water bottle from Stelton is your personal water bottle - just a bit more stylish than an ordinary recyclable bottle. The bottle takes 0.5 litres and you can find space for it in any bag. My water bottle is a container with a handgrip in a choice of colours, red, midnight blue and light blue. The bottle has a removable top formed like a bottle neck and a close-fitting lid. The top as well as the lid can be removed making it into a
drinking glass.
The bottle, top and lid may be washed in the dish washer and the grip may be washed at 30 degrees in the washing machine.
- Easy to clean
- Perfect size for the bag
- May be used as a drinking glass as well as a bottle
Technical data
Materials - SAN, plastic, fabric
Height - 20 cm
Width - ø 7 cm
Designed - 2010
Content - 0,5 litre
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Home - Tunebug with SurfaceSound Technology
Safety should be your first concern, no matter where you are at or what you are doing. TuneBug changes the safety issue of listening to music while you do your thing and puts it back on you to learn correctly.
Mobile music typically means listening through headphones, dangerously isolating yourself from others and your environment. The Tunebug Shake is an ultra-portable sound generator that can be connected to iPods, MP3 players or mobile phones or used wirelessly using Bluetooth®. When mounted on a bike, skate or snowboard helmet, the Shake creates a surround sound experience.
For more information about the Tunebug Shake click here.
Monday, January 25, 2010
S-MX Bionic 2 Protection Jacket
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$299 for this much protection. Alpinestars S-MX Bionic Protection Jacket is high performance for the over protective rider.
Race developed S-MX external thermo-plastic shoulder protection.
Lightweight, technical stretch mesh construction with side zip entry, one piece chest panel.
One piece, integrated polypropylene chest plate.
CE certified elbow protectors.
Removable CE Certified (level 2) Bionic Back Protector.
Adjustable arm and shoulder straps for personalized fit.
Adjustable dual waist Velcro® closure.
$299 for this much protection. Alpinestars S-MX Bionic Protection Jacket is high performance for the over protective rider.
Race developed S-MX external thermo-plastic shoulder protection.
Lightweight, technical stretch mesh construction with side zip entry, one piece chest panel.
One piece, integrated polypropylene chest plate.
CE certified elbow protectors.
Removable CE Certified (level 2) Bionic Back Protector.
Adjustable arm and shoulder straps for personalized fit.
Adjustable dual waist Velcro® closure.
Friday, January 22, 2010
Marpo Kinetics - VMX multi-mode rope climber
Hey new workout and machines are released everyday, but if you can't have a climbing rope in your gym or garage then VMX Multi-Mode Rope Climberr is a great substitute.
ULTIMATE ROPE VERSATILITY
VMX is a multi-mode rope climber with three exercise modes - vertical pull, diagonal pull and horizontal pull. Each mode delivers unparalleled variety of strength and cardio exercises that target your entire body.
Users can easily switch between modes with a simple and safe one-step carriage move.
The longer bench accommodates various positions closer or further away, for longer or shorter hand strokes and allows for seated or standing exercise positions.
BENEFITS & SPECIFICATIONS
- One unit enables strength, cardio or rehabilitation exercises.
- Tri-position sliding carriage enables quick and easy mode changes.
- 7 resistance settings with dynamic breaking system that adapts to each user.
- Bi-directional: pull down or pull up (in vertical mode).
- Specially designed rope is soft and easy to grip, yet durable and long-lasting.
- Electronic display tracks distance, time, speed and calories.
- Unit dimensions (LxWxH): 81”x36”x92” (cm: 206x92x234)
- Unit weight: 170 lbs. (77 kg)
Thursday, January 14, 2010
GPS technology on Rugby field
Wow, now why is it that the Uk is doing this for Rugby and American Football is not? American Football, those guys on the line are huge, sucking wind every chance they get. Imagine that on Fox monitoring the stats of a linebacker and the quarterback. The coach could take them out before they blow up and sub when needed. Wow this could completely change sports for the good. Would make it a heck lot more interesting to watch, cause why do they drink liquid every chance they get?
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Jumping Light Skipping Rope With Torchlight
img src="http://www.yankodesign.com/images/design_news/2010/01/11/jumping_light1.jpg" width=350"
Carrying exercise over into the night during the summer is hard, how cool would this look at night, better than fire flies.
With all the energy you expend while jumping rope, imagine using some to power a handy torchlight fitted within the skipping rope handles. Torchlight in any form is a good idea, but the cool quotient in this Jump Light comes from the fact that you won’t need any batteries to power the bulb. It simply runs by converting the kinetic energy from your jumps to electric energy. Now if that isn’t motivational enough for you to skip just a bit more!
Designers: Hyun Joo Lee & Eu Tteum Lee
Carrying exercise over into the night during the summer is hard, how cool would this look at night, better than fire flies.
With all the energy you expend while jumping rope, imagine using some to power a handy torchlight fitted within the skipping rope handles. Torchlight in any form is a good idea, but the cool quotient in this Jump Light comes from the fact that you won’t need any batteries to power the bulb. It simply runs by converting the kinetic energy from your jumps to electric energy. Now if that isn’t motivational enough for you to skip just a bit more!
Designers: Hyun Joo Lee & Eu Tteum Lee
Monday, January 11, 2010
RoadRacer, Cool Mud Flaps for Road Bikes.
Everyone want to ride all the time, winter and rain sometimes puts a stop to that and who wants to have mud flaps on their sleek carbon road bike. Well RoadRacer by Crud products has put a stop to the way that we look at mud flaps. They have such a tight fit that they are almost undetectable.
Monday, January 04, 2010
Rambler Socket Built-in Wall Extension Cord by Meysam Movahedi � Yanko Design
I want to be able to recharge my gadgets and gizmos with this, what a great idea.
Rambler Socket maybe the solution most of us are looking for as far as extension cords are concerned. I mean if you hit “Extension Cord” on YD, for most of the posts you will see readers nitpicking and finding fault with the design. Here’s why Rambler Socket will knock your socks off. It’s this 1.5 meters cord that unfurls from a cavity behind its socket. When you don’t need extensions, it’s neatly tucked away. When you need it, simply pinch the sides and wind it out.
After the deed is done, you simply give the wire a gentle tug (activates a spring mechanism), and it recoils back into place. Ideal for using with electronics like vacuum cleaners, hair driers etc where you don’t need extension cords on a full-time basis.
Designer: Meysam Movahedi
Monday, December 28, 2009
Mission Workshop / Weatherproof Cargo Backpacks / Vandal
Anther backpack, one that might haul everything that you need. The Vandal is a weatherproof backpack made for the city cyclist, commuter or anyone else that carries the world on their shoulders. Think of the Vandal as your bag of all trades. Messenger bag durability, cargo expansion, long haul comfort, indifference to weather - what other bag can you stuff to capacity and then seamlessly expand to swallow a case of your favorite brew?
The Vandal's weatherproof pockets and compartments are made of urethane coated nylon and are completely free of PVC. The zippers are also urethane coated for weather resistance. The rain-proof main compartment has a roll top closure.
The backpack suspension features an internal frame, EVA foam and a breathable mesh backing for comfort and stability under the heavy loads this beast can handle. More..
Monday, December 21, 2009
Moticon
The Moticon SkiGo Electronic Skiing System records the skiers position in real time with sensors incorporated in the insoles of the ski boot and sends this info back to the skier with immediate audio feedback via headphones. For example, if you're is too far in a supine position, you'd be instructed to lean forward. Here's a great simple way to learn how to ski. This product isn't on the market yet, but this seems like a great product idea!
Moticon was published in June 2009 as a spin-off of the TU Munich, Faculty of Sport Sciences, Department of Sports equipment and materials, founded. We have set ourselves the goal of supporting the active patient and patient when training. Our sensory products help to improve movement, optimize the body's momentum while avoiding miscarriage or of congestion.
The founders of Moticon all enthusiastic athlete since her youth in various disciplines, is the first time succeeded in integrating the necessary technology in the smallest space, and thus realize digital coaching as a mass-market application. Our products consist of shoes and a sensor device. The sensors measure the movements of the soles of the human body and thereby identify stress and acceleration data. A processing module evaluates the data and transmits to a terminal. With the help of voice prompts that are formulated as statements of a personal trainer, the user receives feedback about his movements and learn to improve them - through targeted training and the ability to select exercises - to.
Here the fun comes in the movement never too short!
And: The development and production of products as well as supplying products exclusively in Germany.
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
2010 SBR Multisports Intensive 3-Day Swim Camp
Be quick and start your season fast.
January 22-24 ∙ Islamorada, Florida Keys
February 19-21 ∙ Islamorada, Florida Keys
The SBR Swim Camp for triathletes and long distance swimmers is designed to enhance your swim stroke and prepare you for the season ahead. We offer every swimmer a challenging, fun and educational experience. This three day camp includes 10+ hours of small group focus to make you stronger in the pool and increase your confidence level for open water swimming.
Our camp is designed to create a positive, supportive environment for both age group and elite swimmers. We will focus on showing you an efficient and powerful stroke and help you understand your movements in the water and their relationship to stroke efficiency. A coach will monitor your strengths and weaknesses and work with you to build an individual swim workout plan for 2010.
Each session will be held at the beautiful 50 meter outdoor pool at the Founders Park in Islamorada, Florida. Open water swim sessions will be held in the crystal clear waters of the Florida Keys. Islamorada is located 90 minutes from Miami Int’l Airport.
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
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.
Buy Now 12/16 guaranteed before Christmas
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.
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