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Rafael Nadal demonstrates Babolat Play & Connect interactive tennis racquet

Rafael Nadal demonstrates Babolat Play & Connect interactive tennis racquet

The Babolat Play & Connect interactive tennis racquet is designed to look and feel like any other from the French sporting manufacturer, but its handle is packed with sensors and electronics which record data about a player's game and allow users to analyze their performance either by downloading the info via USB, or watching live stats over a wireless connection to a computer, tablet or smartphone.

Babolat says it partnered with movement analyzing firm Movea to produce the racquet, which has been five years in the making, and that it's the first MEMS (Micro Electro-Mechanical Systems) technology enabled racquet with the built-in ability to gather and analyze game data.

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Laser Levels and Motion Capture Show Everything You Know About Bike Fit Is Wrong | Playbook | Wired.com

Laser Levels and Motion Capture Show Everything You Know About Bike Fit Is Wrong | Playbook | Wired.com

Sometimes a good eye and feel are better then a computer telling you what is right. Your body has to adjust and be able to breath. This is kind of like Yoga or touching your toes, at first it is hard, you adjust and get more flexible you are able to reach and hold poses better. Same thing with a bike fit, how you fit on day one will be different on day 300.

Impulso Ultegra | Bianchi USA

Impulso Ultegra | Bianchi USA

The price is Sick with what you get, so it's not carbon, who cares. $1699.99!

A new aluminum Road Frame for 2012: The Impulso.

The main feature of this frame (part of the C2C – Coast to Coast “family”)is the use of the Triple Hydroformed Technology (an exclusive to Bianchi): the top and head tube undergo a hydroformation process, are then welded and fused together into a monocoque structure, and finally go through a second hydroformation process.

The final outcome is an overall improvement of the frame’s stiffness, combined with aesthetical upgrade, with the elimination of the welding effect in the steering area.

MODEL	IMPULSO Ultegra 10sp Compact
CODE	Y2BF8U
COLOR	Black/White
SIZES	50-53-55-57-59-61
FRAME	Impulso Triple Hydroformed Technology, Triple-Butted Aluminum
FORK	C2C K-VID Alu/Carbon 1 1/8"
HEADSET	FSA 8B 1 1/8"
SHIFTERS	Shimano Ultegra
REAR DERAILLEUR	Shimano Ultegra
FRONT DERAILLEUR	Shimano 105
CRANKSET	FSA Omega MegaExo Compact 50/34
CHAIN	FSA Team Issue
CASSETTE	Shimano Tiagra 10sp 12-28T
BRAKES	Reparto Corse
WHEELS	Reparto Corse 5.1
TIRE	Hutchinson Equinox 700 x 23
STEM	Reparto Corse alloy
HANDLEBAR	Reparto Corse compact alloy
BAR TAPE / GRIPS	Velo VLT, white
SEATPOST	Reparto Corse alloy
SADDLE	Selle San Marco Ponza Power
PEDALS	N/A

DBS Ultimate - Aston Martin

If you have the money, really have the money than this is the ultimate car, period. This shows that you are not to over the top (OK), you are free and really wanted a daily driver. Boy what I would not give to be driving this.

DBS Ultimate - Aston Martin

L.L. Bean 100th Anniversary Maine Hunting Shoe, Go Retro!

Everyone should own a pair of these, if you lived on the east coast during the 80's you most likely did.

Fun With laser's, Not What You Think!

Ashley Love and Tucker Thompson were down in the British Virgin Islands at the Bitter End Yacht Club for their annual Pro Am Regatta. On one of the days where there was not enough wind to go properly sailing, a rule 42 relay race in lasers with Olympians and World Champions ensued...

Lunar Rock Climbing and Computerized Boxing!

Well things are getting cooler and cooler in the fitness market. It doesn't matter how much money you hav, maybe you can talk your gym into buying one of these cool devices.

Nexersys

Nexersys is leading a fitness revolution, and pioneering the expanding “Exergaming” market with the iNTELLIGENT and iNTERACTIVE Nexersys. Combining the latest in exercise equipment and interactive gaming, Nexersys is a professional-grade multimedia fitness product that delivers the motivation of a personal trainer, the benefits of a mixed martial arts high-intensity interval training workout, and the entertainment and feedback available from today’s gaming and computer technology. Nexersys provides a unique combination of cardio, strength, endurance, and mental acuity training in a single, revolutionary piece of equipment.

Our Vision is to revolutionize the workout experience by engaging users with relevant and effective training content that encourages continued participation and provides measurable results.

Our Commitment is to deliver Best In Class fitness and gaming products to our Home & Commercial customers in support of our mantra; User Experience is Everything!

Our Promise is to provide engagement and service to all Nexersys customers which exceeds their expectations and guarantees their total satisfaction with their Nexersys experience.

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Lunar Rock Climbing "Nova"

A “slicker and smarter” climbing wall

Fast Company this week features Nova, our new concept for a home climbing wall that reinvents home exercise.

“Pro gear is out of place,” FastCo’s Belinda Lanks quotes LUNAR Europe. “Since it lived in the gym, no one has re-considered the design.” That is, until the Munich-based design studio decided to put its spin on the climbing wall, transforming the standard pebble-like holds into a wall art comprised of indented ripples.

“The conceit behind Nova–to make gym equipment less of an eyesore–is smart,” says Lanks. “And the UI details are clever.”

Nova is helping transforming perceptions of how training equipment formerly relegated to the gym can be reimagined for home.

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iPad Case, Hammerhead

You might not do this everyday, hopefully never but having a Hammerhead Carpo case could be a savor.

The Hammerhead Capo Case is a hard case that protects both the front and back of your iPad.

Hammerhead products are designed to keep you connected and protect your investment.

Features

• Automatically wakes and sleeps the iPad display when opened or closed
• Durable hard case shields front and back of the iPad
• Reinforced borders provide added protection against scratches and impact
• Lightweight polyurethane construction protects without bulk
• Cutouts offer easy access to all ports, switches and camera
• Folds to provide optimal angles for typing and viewing with three display options
• Perfect, secure fit for iPad (3rd Gen) or iPad 2

Check out this video. It really does say it all!

iPhone 5, First Hand Look.

iPhone 5 Concept by Antoine Brieux of NAK Studio Yanko Design

Looks sweet, I need the update so any speculation is a rewarding treat. They really need to blow it out to keep us all interested, this is the best design and thoughts as of yet.

RESCO Brings Second Generation Pieces To Bear

This limited edition watch is a collaboration piece between, RESCO and Navy SEAL Sniper Instructor and Author of "The Red Circle", Brandon Webb.

The Red Circle is RESCO’s first GMT watch and was designed with the help of Brandon. He’s a private pilot, surfer and avid underwater hunter. Brandon also leads a pretty active life above the water as well, not too mention he runs one of the best gear review blogs on the net (LoadoutRoom.com). This watch is designed for people who live an active lifestyle but require a little more out of a GMT watch.

50 Ways to Leave an Impression on Your Blog Readers, Ignite Social Media

50 Ways to Leave an Impression on Your Blog Readers  Ignite Social Media

50 Ways to Make Your Blog Different

1. Have a designer create a memorable logo for your header graphic.
2. Declutter your blog. Visual overload can drive readers away.
3. Choose a vibrant color scheme – just make sure it doesn’t hurt the eyes.
4. Embrace an identity that is NSFW.
5. Answer the questions everyone else is asking.
6. Customize your social media buttons to fit your theme.
7. Create a tagline no one will forget.
8. Write memorable blog post headlines that are more than just keyword optimized titles.
9. Don’t be afraid to try new formats for your posts, like audio and video. See what sticks.
10. Maintain a discussion forum for your blog community.
11. Let your personality shine! No one else can write just like you.
12. Find spectacular images to go with each post, not just “safe” stock photos.
13. Humor is a great tool. Make your readers laugh!
14. Respond to your commenters and let them know you value their thoughts.
15. Put something personal into your posts – anecdotes can drive a point home.
16. Create interactive content, like polls that will get your readers talking.
17. Find an angle to approach your topic that you haven’t seen before in your niche.
18. Link out to other blogs and resources. Those you link to may pay it forward!
19. Ask your readers what they would like to see you write about.
20. Make it easy for readers to close those layer ads that load first.
21. Go with a fluid theme with rounded corners instead of the standard boxy straight lines everywhere.
22. Take a controversial topic and write up both sides of the debate.
23. Take your own photos – so you’re not using the same stock images as everyone else.
24. Re-purpose your old how-to posts by turning them into videos.
25. Use a visually stunning background image.
26. Score the Big Interview with an industry superstar.
27. Make it easy for your readers to subscribe to your content – so they’ll come back for more!
28. Include a lot of negative space in your design.
29. Create the content that makes you the go-to resource in your niche.
30. Incorporate subtle shadow effects into your design.
31. Rotate your header images.
32. Use unique (but legible) fonts throughout your site design.
33. Change up the standard blog layout with something unexpected.
34. Spotlight guest posts from other bloggers in your niche.
35. Replace your stuffy about page with a sexier bio.
36. Highlight up-and-coming blogs that your readers may not know about yet.
37. Customize the design elements in your premium blog theme.
38. Don’t neglect your favicon.
39. Avoid using CAPTCHA for your commenters; this puts people off of commenting.
40. Adjust the number of characters per line in your posts for greater readability.
41. Make your navigation tabs pop.
42. Stay away from fonts like Arial, that everyone uses, or Times New Roman and Comic Sans, which no one likes.
43. Don’t have pop-up ads or subscription boxes.
44. Make sure your URL structure tells people what they’re in for before they click.
45. Provide different options for following your blog: newsletter, RSS feed, Facebook, etc.
46. Skip the Top 10 lists. Pick a different number. (Like 50?)
47. Make light text on a dark background work for you.
48. Shake things up with a caption contest or another way to have fun with your readers.
49. Check for broken links on a regular basis to ensure value for your readers.
50. Always remain authentic and true to yourself.

The Dynamic Run Warm-up, Part 1: Muscle Activation - Posts - TrainingPeaks Blog

The Dynamic Run Warm-up, Part 1: Muscle Activation - Posts - TrainingPeaks Blog:


Except for the rare athlete who has never suffered an injury, most multisport athletes are all too familiar with the pain associated with injuries to skeletal muscles. In fact, over 30% of the injuries treated in sports medicine clinics are muscular injuries. Yet warding off such injuries can be as simple as including a proper warm-up into your training routine.   Continue

Solidoodle 3D Printer, 2nd Generation

Ever wanted to design something, new tri stuff, training wheels, iPhone holder. This is great $500 gets you a 3d printer..

Solidoodle 3D Printer, 2nd Generation

Lazer, Helmets, Illuminate the Night!

Established in 1919, Lazer, with headquarter in Belgium, designs, manufactures and markets its bicycle, motorcycle and leisure helmets in more than 50 countries, over 5 continents.

Lazer, the world oldest helmet manufacturers still in activity, is the result of over 90 years of experience, passion and dedication. Our objective has always been to find an excellent synergy between design, comfort, safety and technology.

Lazer stands for the passion of performance. Many great champions teamed up with Lazer along the years. Among them Paolo Bettini, Miguel Martinez, Axel Merckx, Richard Virenque, Luc van Lierde and Tom Boonen.

We also added the ProTour Cycling Team 'Katusha' with great riders such as Filippo Pozzato, Sergej Ivanov and Robbie McEwen.

Also great mountainbikers like 4 time World Champion Brian Lopes, the Trek World champion Stybar are important testers of our product.

Even in the triathlon world, great athletes like Terenzo Bozzone represent wear and enjoy Lazer