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

Liquid Image integrated True POV HD Video camera Sports Goggles

Ok, so it does say for MX but really could be used for Skiing as well. You get first person center of the head, video capture 1080 or 720.

he goggle contains a 136 degree (FOV) wide angle lens to capture all the action for all Offroad Sports. The hands free unit has a 5.0 MP camera mode and a video mode that records HD720P video at a rate up to 30 frames per second with audio. The Impact Series HD can hold a Micro SD/SDHC Card up to 32 GB. Product includes a 4GB Micro SDHC card and a Rechargeable Lithium Battery for 1.5-2 hrs in the HD Video Mode. With the use of a micro SD/SDHC card, the camera is capable of recording thousands of photos or hours of HD video and can be downloaded to a computer through the High Speed USB cable provided, or through a Micro SD/SDHC card. The Impact Series Goggles can be customized to fit a variety of single and dual vented lenses for different environments. The lenses are made of an optical Lexan material which is durable and impact resistant and 100% UV protected. The lenses come with an anti-fog treatment and include Iridium lens coating for accurate Light Transmission. The Impact Series Goggles can be converted to a Snow Goggle by changing the lense, nose guard, and strap for Xtreme Sport Action during the Winter.

Hindsight 30

Many times you wonder why things take so long, well I guess since it takes so song this is a good thing, even great.

Cerevellum is the ultimate riding companion that allows a cyclist to clearly see what is behind them without rotating to look or using cumbersome clip-on mirrors. Potential hazards can be all around you, but now you can keep your focus on what's ahead. In competition, just imagine how nice it would be to know that you're gapping the peloton.

A 3.5" Transflective LCD display is featured for easy viewing in direct sunlight. It is illuminated for low-light conditions.

The Micro-Camera Lens with Integrated LED Tail-Light is attached directly to the seat post. The streamlined design affords a clean, integrated aesthetic. The tail-light can be set to steady on, flashing, or off.

Swiss Room Box

Leave it to the Swiss to make travel a bit more civilized. SwissRoomBox has come up with a product that compartmentalizes are your stuff. Pick a box and it might be a shower, another might be a sink.

Have you ever dreamt of carrying your home in the boot of your car?
swissRoomBox is the solution!

1 Product - 1 Size - 1 Model
This is true for most cars belonging to the categories: Compact cars, Station Wagons, Ludospaces, Monospaces, 4x4, Mini-Vans.
No extra tuning nor modification of the cars is needed! *

Four basic practical and intelligent modules, each of them having alone or combined, its functionality.
The swissRoomBox deploys its multiple facets by revealing the kitchen, the shower with the luxury of hot water, the table with its variable sizes and the sleeping room with panoramic view !

80% of Physicians Lack EHRs

Are you kidding me, almost 6 years ago I worked on a EHR for Highmark a BCBS out of Pittsburgh, to say it was cutting edge at the time is an understatement. Not sure what the resistance is, they get money back if they invest and I am pretty sure it is mandated to be done by this year. People want to manage their own records, give permissions to their doctors, parents, loved ones, insurance companies, this really is one place that our government should be focusing more energy.

Here is the story from Health Informatics;

The United States is spending considerably less on networking and information technology research than is suggested by official tallies and would benefit from both a larger investment and improved long-term strategic planning in this crucial field of research, according to an independent recent report released by the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST), a group of presidentially appointed experts from academia, non-governmental organizations, and industry.

The report, “Designing a Digital Future: Federally Funded Research and Development in Networking and Information Technology,” examines the Nation’s Networking and Information Technology Research and Development (NITRD) Program. That 19-year-old program, which encompasses work in more than a dozen Federal agencies, is the primary mechanism by which the Federal government coordinates its investments in unclassified networking and information technology research and development. PCAST examined both the coordinating program and the NITRD research portfolio itself.

The PCAST report found that EHR adoption is nowhere near its potential and will actually require more investment of time and resources, even more than the $27 billion already allocated. The report also found that up to 80 percent of physicians lack even some of the simplest electronic records and those that have been created, are limited in functionality.

The report finds that advances in networking and information technology (NIT) have been key drivers of economic competitiveness and have accelerated the pace of discovery in virtually every area of science and technology. It calls for robust funding of NIT research and development to continue that trend. But it finds that a substantial fraction of the NITRD spending reported by participating agencies is apparently being allocated to activities other than NIT research and development, such as the creation of information technology products and infrastructure expansion in support of research in other fields. Although these activities are valuable, the report concludes, the result is that far less than the $4 billion-plus indicated in the Federal budget is actually being invested in NIT research and development—the important, early-stage innovative work that will be crucial to addressing critical priorities and challenges in the years ahead.

Wearable Safety

Safety is seen in many different ways, but when it is worn and not seen even better. MCDAVID TECHNOLOGY is doing just that by covering up your protection and making it functional. Compression shorts provide a performance advantage. Compression material keeps the major muscles of the legs warm, decreasing the loss of energy from unnecessary motion and vibration, and reduces muscle fatigue and cramping. They have something called HexPad, what is hexPad;

Hexpad® Technology is a patented padding system that permanently bonds dozens of individual athletic pads into fabrics. Because the pads are individually applied, they move with and conform to the body for continuous protection that isn't bulky or restricting like other pads on the market.

Hexpad® is even machine washable allowing the development of a new generation of apparel that incorporates protection right into undershirts and pants, unlike anything seen before.

Hexpad® Technology allows the replacement of your existing undershirts, pants, and pads with true performance products.

Kids, who does not want to be one again.

Kelly Sildaru / Playground from Sildaru on Vimeo.

9 years old and tearing it up. What a life, and notice when she falls no pain. Gets right back up agian and goes at it.

iPhone-connected blood pressure monitor

After the WiFi body scale, what more could you ask for, well Withings thought a blood pressure monitor would be a great idea.

Simply connect the Withings monitor to your iOS device
The Withings application runs automatically and makes the measurement available with a single action.

Detailed results are displayed, and the application will indicate the recommended values, using all the display qualities of the iOS device.

What else could you ask for, $129!

Zeal Solar Backback.

More and more of us are traveling with more gadgets, phones, receivers, watches, emergency beacons and of course iPods. Well they do need charging, why not have the sun do it while we are hiking. 


Zeal Optics introduces the RELIANT Solar Backback. A versatile, safety-enhancing, backcountry companion. A Solar Backpack which produces self supported energy and holds all your gadgets in one place.  Charge all your mobile devices - Simply use the USB cable that comes with your devices. Plug it in and your device will begin charging.  Perfectly works with the Zeal Transcend GPS goggle, keep all your devices charged on extended expeditions.  Available in rust or stealth black.

Backpack Details

• Mobile Device Charging Ability
• Goggle size top compartment is perfect for Transcend GPS goggle
• Organic Plastic Solar Panel
• Supercool ventilated padded back & straps
• Hydration system compatible
• Easy grab haul loop
• Side compression/ski carry straps
• Padded hip belt
• Storage for ice axe, probe, beacon & ski’s
• Front shock and cord carrying system
• Adjustable chest strap
• Padded wind and tunnel backsystem
• Adjustable waist belt
• Rubberized waterproof bottom
• Zipped front pocket
• Mesh side bottle pockets
• Top load – quik snug closure system
• 1000 denier ripstop nylon body
• Removable solar panel goes with you anywhere
• 21 liter / 1280 cu in / 3 lb w/o battery

Solar Details

• Lightweight,thin-film photovoltaic material
• Patented photo-reactive materials made from conductive polymers & organic nano-engineered materials.
• Reacts with both indoor and outdoor light
• Low-cost source of renewable energy
• Green sustainable and organic plastic
• solar panel is fully recyclable
• MOL-P08 Battery Chacteristics
• Lithium Polymer Battery 1500mAH
• The MOL-P08 uses Mini USB for charging
• Auto charging self contained battery
• Also Chargeable from computers USB port

Suunto Core Collector's Edition Everest Watch

Watches are cool, cell phones are for call. Suunto, makes some of the coolest and most useful watches on the market. Well their newest watch does something a bit more it gives back. 

Thrilling Moves with Apa Sherpa

In honor of the legendary mountaineer and Suunto Ambassador Apa Sherpa, Suunto launches a limited edition outdoor sports instrument, the Suunto Core Extreme Edition Everest. Celebrating Apa Sherpa’s world-record 20th summit of Mount Everest, the Core Extreme Edition Everest reflects the determination and strength of one of the world’s greatest living mountaineers.

Suunto will donate a portion of all proceeds of this product to the Apa Sherpa Foundation to help support the education of the children living in the remote village near the base camp of Mount Everest.

As a limited edition, Suunto is producing only 8,848 pieces of the Extreme Edition Everest to match the elevation of Mount Everest’s peak at 8,848 meters. 

A numbered, limited edition of 8848 pieces inspired by Mount Everest’s height of 8848 meters

Altimeter with altitude log memory and altitude difference measurement 

Barometer with storm alarm and weather trend indicator 

Automatic Alti / Baro switch 

Compass with semi automatic calibration and a digital bearing 

Depth meter 

Multiple watch, date and alarm functions with dual time and countdown timer 

Sunrise/Sunset times for over 400 locations worldwide 

Digital thermometer 

Menu based user interface in English, German, French and Spanish 

User-replaceable battery

Shovel Master Is An Easy-To-Install Add-On Handle

Yes it is winter and yes you might have to start to shovel snow. One of the best exercise, it shows where you are lacking at the gym and how week your back really is. Well lets make it a little easier, it´s basically an add-on handle, very easy to install and turs your ordinary shovel into a ergonomic shovel powerhouse. After installing, your shovel has dual handles letting your arms do all the work, this takes away the pain and strain from your back.

Enjoy Winter. Shovel Master

North Face Apogee Jacket

If you are skiing 60+ days a year, in some pretty harsh conditions this jacket is for you. The North Face ApoGee Jacket.
Staying true to the styles of yesterday and encompassing the technology of today, the Steep Tech™ Apogee Jacket offers nearly invincible protection against winter's fury. Constructed with Kevlar®-reinforced shoulders for high-risk mountain descents, this burly jacket includes an array of technical features that athletes rely on for all-day use.
Designed in part with The North Face® athlete and extreme skiing pioneer, Scot Schmidt, the geometric Steep Tech™ logo (on torso) is derived form something Joseph Campbell (an American mythologist) used in his lectures. Schmidt says, “I believe he called it the ‘Sphere of the Physique’. It represents a healthy balance between the mind, body and soul. The outer circle represents the body. The center dot represents your soul. The line separates your ego from your source (soul).”

GymGym: The World's First Ergonomic Exercise Chair

From BeSportier

Working out while working is a bonus, you have the Treadmill-Desk, which all business should at least give their employees the option to have instead of a desk and chair. Now if you are going to have a chair well, GymGym is the option.

In today’s business climate, the average working adult will spend a minimum of eight hours a day seated at a desk in front of a computer. This stressful working climate is taking its toll on our health and well being.

Most people are never taught the proper seating posture and physically correct routines needed to avoid the repetitious movements that continually keep our bodies out of their proper alignment. The results cause a variety of chronic and acute physical health challenges including aches, pains and muscle stiffness that can over time grow into more serious problems, including:

1. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
2. Spinal Stenosis
3. Spondylosthesis
4. Generalized Disk Disease

The inactivity of remaining in a seated position throughout the day causes our muscles to weaken, our bones to thin and our limbic system (responsible for the body’s immunity to illness) to become sluggish and inefficient. Hours of sitting slows blood flow and can result in the formation of blood clots, known as deep vein thrombosis.

What affects the body also affects the mind. Prolonged physical discomfort results in increased mental stress, which can disrupt concentration, inhibits creativity and negatively affects our performance.

The solution? Gymygym - the world’s first ergonomic exercise chair designed for our modern lives.


What is ergonomics?

Ergonomics is the science of designing objects and tools to conform and work with the human body rather than against it.

And while the current crop of ergonomically designed office chairs represent an improvement over traditionally designed chairs, even with adjustments, their "one size fits all" approach represents outdated technology.

Until now.


The Future of Seating Technology


Because no two bodies are alike, the Gymygym’s patented flat bungee seating system is designed to specifically conform to you, the user, providing the perfect combination of give and support where you need it most while helping to eliminate the very serious physical issues caused from prolonged improper seating.

The custom constructed Gymygym Ergonomic Exercise Office Chair correctly positions the body to:

1. Relieve pressure on hips, lower back, neck and shoulders
2. Improve circulation
3. Promote proper alignment of the spine

Classic Looking Burton Boards retro 1983

Old School

New School

Nothing beats an old school look to the ones that started this sport 25+ years ago. The boards were heavy but it really felt like you were surfing. Back of the board was either a split tail or straight and unless you were in powder it was a bear to turn.

Burton teamed up with BCs Noboard crew to develop the No Fish Snowboard—a powder board designed to be used without those movement-hindering binding thingies. By using a grippy pad instead of bindings, the No Fish allows you to move around and ride like you were on a surfboard. Just like the Fish, this Burton board includes a fast Sintered WFO Vision base and responsive Powder Fly II wood core. The No Fish also uses an S-Rocker to combine standard and reverse-camber shapes for a unique ride on the white waves.