Tuesday, March 22, 2011

Specialized McLaren Venge, Aw Snap



FAST.
F1 Race inspired, McLaren experience, cloud light 2.18kg just for the frame. All this equals one fast ride, with tons of winning experience. Starting at $8,800, not bad if you want to win, or look like winner.

Tuesday, March 08, 2011

Thursday, March 03, 2011

Google Body, Excellent!


Google Body, Wonder teaching product. This product by Google is jut perfect, yes there are changes that can be made but out of the box it is brilliant. The limitation are the browser, it seems as though it is ready for the Andriod market. Just can't wait for it to hit the iPad 2, even 1 would be nice.

Thursday, February 24, 2011

World Is Changing. Are We Ready!


Looking at the video you see many things and you might take a different opinion and stance at what is happening. One thing is for sure it is fascinating and wonderful, video and photography.

Chasing Ice Teaser Video from Extreme Ice Survey on Vimeo.

Monday, February 21, 2011

Lum Tec Watches Should Be Called Lov-Tech

One word indestructible, going diving, need to see, this 500M series from Lum-Tec, will show you the way.
I have been testing the Lumazilla and so far it performs like clock work, guess it should. The price on most of Lum-Tech Watches are less than $1000 which makes them a bargain.

500M Series
  • 44mm width excluding crown./18.5mm thick.
  • 24mm lug width.
  • 316L Stainless steel case.
  • screw lock crown with triple diamond sealing system.
  • Threaded caseback with double sealing system.
  • 5mm. thick curved sapphire crystal with double side anti-reflective coating.
  • Full LUM-TEC MDV technology® orange luminous diver bezel (uni-directional rotating).
  • LUM-TEC MDV technology® orange luminous.
  • 500 meters / 1650 feet water resistance.
  • Modified Japan Sii NH15 Automatic and Handwinding mechanical movement.
  • Custom molded anti static rubber strap. 24/22 size.
  • Lifetime timing adjustments free of charge.
  • 1 year limited warranty.
Now I am borrowing the Lumazilla from a friend and still waiting for Lum-Tech to send me the 500M to really rest out. I am re-branding the watch Lov-Tech.

Monday, February 14, 2011

78% of American Favor EMR, Finally

In one of the most methodologically rigorous studies to date on health information technology, NORC at the University of Chicago has found that Americans favor use of electronic medical records (EMRs) by a wide margin (78 percent). The results of the NORC study are important because they appear to show popular support for initiatives of President George W. Bush in 2004 and President Barack Obama in 2009 to assure that all Americans have EMRs by 2014. The findings were published in the February edition of the journal, HSR: Health Services Research.

Other findings showed that

• 78 percent of Americans believe EMRs could improve care
• 59 percent believe EMRs could reduce health costs
• 72 percent support sharing of health care information among providers
• 80 percent favored use of e-prescribing (sending prescriptions electronically from the physician to the pharmacy)
• 79 percent thought that personal health records (an electronic record designed specifically for consumers to access over the web) would help patients to be better informed about their health.
• Despite the fact that 48 percent of Americans are concerned about the privacy of medical records, fully 64 percent said that the benefits of EMRs outweigh privacy concerns

Thursday, February 03, 2011

SnowSurfing Purist!

Over the past decade of riding various bindingless snowboards and snowskates we felt something still seemed to be lacking. So we spent the past four years developing our own bindingless powdersurf boards. Borrowing technology from skateboarding, surfing, and snowboarding, we came up with the ultimate backcountry powder tool. Whether you are into busting kickflips and shovits or just wanting to slay some deep powder and drop some cliffs- we have a board designed just for you.

Grassroots Powdersurf boards are designed specifically to slay the pow. They are not recommended for groomers or hardpack snow. Their advantage lies where our hearts find our greatest joy - in the fresh powder. (they kill it in the deep slush too)

Our boards are handcrafted in an earth friendly manner in our state of the art production facility. We use the highest quality materials along with blood, sweat, tears and love.

No bindings or cheater straps here, just real skate-influenced and surf-influenced powder slashing goodness..

Wednesday, February 02, 2011

Silver Sport, Disinfectant Mat



This product should go to the top of everyones list, why, cause it keeps itself clean. So it might be better to learn how from the makers themselves, SilverSport.

Sanitization at the gym has moved beyond wiping down the bench or bike with a towel and disinfectant. It's gravitating toward self-cleaning equipment that wipes sweat away and keeps people protected from harmful bacteria.

A Pittsburgh-based company is making sure gym-goers have that kind of access to the equipment on which they might sweat the most. SilverSport, a brand derived from Eco Product Group, offers a workout towel, a Pilates roller and a yoga mat with what it calls its Silver Clean Zone. Each product represents one of those zones by using Terra Silver to eliminate more than 650 types of surface-borne, odor-causing bacteria.

Thomas Davis, president of Eco Product Group, told Wired.com that nanosilver particles - up to 20,000 times smaller than the width of a human hair - are to thank for the equipment's odor-killing prowess.

"The material [in the products] is silver," Davis said. "Silver happens to be a natural anti-microbial. It fights bacteria naturally."

When activated by moisture - in this case, sweat - the nanosilver particles bind to the surface to rid the product of bacteria. That's why even though the towel doesn't technically have to be washed, its functionality is enhanced by running it through the washer. "Hypothetically, you don't need to wash the towel" for it to eliminate bacteria, Davis said, before pointing out that people will understandably want to wash it regularly to eliminate surface dirt.

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Mountain Khakis, One Tough, Comfortable Pant



So Mountain Khakis makes one comfortable, tough pant, that only gets better as you wear them over and over, day after day, like second skin only better. The Alpine Utility Pant fits true to size so don't worry like you do with other pants this one fits just perfect, not snug and not loose, you can do work outside, CrossFit workouts even go skiing in them if you wish, they will keep you warm.

Defined by adventure, our ruggedly tough AUP is as faithful as your field dog. Our proprietary double-weave, custom cotton canvas helps you rise above demanding obstacles and adverse conditions yet cleans up nicely for real-life calls of duty. Triple-stitched, reinforced knee and seat panels, action gusset... in short? Rise above it.

What started as a casual conversation at the Shady Lady Saloon in Jackson Hole, Wyoming has become the Outdoor Industry's top-performing 'bottoms' brand. Established in 2003 and based in Jackson Hole, Mountain Khakis® quickly became a staple in the wardrobe of everyone from ranch hands to golf pros, those who travel by jet as well as those who travel by thumb. The Mountain Khakis® brand story continues to resonate as it connects to the enthusiast who believes that freedom and rugged adventure is a way of life.

Friday, January 28, 2011

Senna, Best of His Time.


Not much more to say other than, this documentary is going to be great. A great race car driver died before his time.

Thursday, January 27, 2011

Skis That Track Your Movement


Your skis can track your movement, compiles the results, Wagner and give you the feedback. Who would not like an actual representation of how you skied based on real number. Talk about improvement.
vLinks, which analyze every nuance of your form—from speed and turn radius to slippage and imbalances. The vLinks are essentially souped-up optical mouses that grab data 6,500 times per second to track movement spatially along X, Y, and Z axes and rotationally, capturing pitch, roll, and yaw. After your day on the slopes, Wagner runs the numbers through proprietary software and combines them with the results of an in-depth questionnaire to craft truly custom equipment.

Wednesday, January 26, 2011

Camera Armor


Protection for phones is a no-brainer, DSLR are another thing, we seem to keep them as is shoot at will. Camera Armor has put a stop to that and made it affordable. $39

If you shoot with a Nikon D80 DSLR, you know the value of keeping your investment safe and secure—whether taking images of a child’s first steps, an auto race, the perfect sunset or a pro assignment. Camera Armor is the lightweight, skin-like covering your camera always wears while you take your D80 anywhere. It’s like an extra insurance policy, safeguarding your gear from bumps, scratches and abrasions. It’s engineered specifically for this popular DSLR model, so you can relax as you shoot, knowing your valuable camera and lens are protected.

The Camera Armor protection system consists of 4 parts:

  • Body Armor: made of elastomeric silicone that fits like a glove over camera body
  • Lens Armor: a rugged, protective ring that protects the delicate camera lens from impact
  • Lens Cap Lanyard: a leash that keeps your lens cap close at hand
  • LCD Shield: made of sturdy polycarbonate that protects the rear LCD screen from smudges, scratches and abrasion

The precise fit covers all of the important parts of your DSLR camera to protect it from impact, abrasion, dust and fingerprints without sacrificing any necessary camera functions. Camera Armor provides true “protection in action” and is uniquely designed so all of the camera controls and access ports are completely functional and accessible. Put Camera Armor on your camera and it’s protected while in a bag, backpack or suitcase, and while you’re getting that perfect shot.

Tuesday, January 25, 2011

Low Tech Solution, High Tech Design, IT Clips!



You bike, sooner or later you will get a flat, some might fix that flat, after time replacement of that inner tube will be inevitable. Then what, garbage, anti chain slap protection, etc. Well thank to IT Clips has made using those deflated inner tubes useful again.

Millions of inner tubes are tossed into landfills each year. Help decrease our environmental footprint.

Recycle! Re-use your bicycle inner tubes!
Ever needed a bungee cord or tiedown, but never had the right size?

Not a problem with IT Clip and IT Hook fasteners. They’re adjustable and easily linked.

Concerned about tearing clothing with bungee hooks? Not a problem with a couple of IT Clip buckles.

Looking to reduce space and weight while camping? Try carrying IT Hook and IT Clip fasteners instead of rope to tie rainflies, attach sleeping bags to backpacks, and more.

Friday, January 21, 2011

Best Tub Ever!


Ok, so you get done with a long run and want to take a hot soak or if you are old, a cold bath. Nothing beats this design, you will at least be comfortable and able to rock yourself to sleep. Made from Carbon Fiber, Vessel is not only a work of art but a breath of fresh air in a concept that has not been improved on since its inceptions.
Congrats Splinter Works you have inspired all bathroom manufactures, hope you patented the design.

Lum-Tec, The Ultimate Watch!


Watches are becoming a thing of the past, until now, the Lum-Tec LZ2 is one bullet proof watch. Now I am just borrowing it from a friend, would really like Lum-Tec to send me a A2 to demo, sorry buddy I am not returning anytime soon. This watch is great, big, tough, large letters and has MDV Technology;

This is a special 8 layer application of ultra bright glowing superluminova photoluminescent material.
MDV hands and dials are extremely visible in all light conditions.

Let's just say it glows, like a flashlight. Along with the MDV technology the Lum-Tec features are:
  • 316L surgical grade Stainless steel or tungsten carbide.
  • Thick top grade Sapphire crystals.
  • Double sided anti-reflective crystal coating.
  • Top grade straps or bracelets.
  • Hard PVD bead blasted coatings on some models.
  • Large case designs. 38mm-50mm sizes.
  • Exclusivity. All watches are numbered limited editions.
  • 100 meters/330 ft. minimum water resistance minimum.
  • Full feature heavy duty movements.
  • Lifetime battery replacement on quartz models.
  • One year limited warranty.
  • Highest grade packaging and display box set.
  • Designed and tested in the USA


The LZ2 has proven to be a solid watch, from CrossFit workouts, to running in 12 inches of snow, it does what it should tell time, spot on. Along with it being black/blue face depending on the light, big numbers to read at all time in all conditions, date and a band that gives off a leather presence but is actually rubber.

If you need one watch this would be my choice. One and Done. Collectors should all have one in their box.

P.S. Lum-Tec, I would gladly test out the A2, usiskin(at)gmail.com