Nikon, Enters the Action Cam Space!

Nikon made a surprising announcement at CES today when it unveiled its first ever action camera. Even more surprising was that it will shoot 360-degree video. Even more surprising than that was that this is just the first in what will be a "family" of action cameras.

The new camera is called the KeyMission 360, a name that is as dull as the actual product is exciting. We don't know much about it — Nikon wouldn't give us a release date, a price, or specs like battery life. But we do know that Nikon's already building out a system of accessories and mounts, and that the camera can shoot 4K UHD footage. And we do know that there's now another huge presence in both the action camera and360-degree video markets. Talk about two birds with one stone.

Lumenus, The Best Way To Cycle At Night!

Brilliant, no pun intended!
Our approach to smart clothing comes from a fashion background that understands the need for beautiful looking garments and accessories.

Morever, we emphasize design in our software, hardware and how you, the user, interact with your garment seamlessly through human centered design.

Lumenus is composed of futurists who understand that our only limitation is our imagination.

Striving to continually bring to market new products and pioneer the future of smart clothing and wearable technology.

http://lumenus.com/

AfterShokz: Trekz Bone Conduction Headphones

Join the military movement without having to sign up.

The power of the AfterShokz brand lies in a single key concept: be open. Yes, we're talking about headphones here. It's about your safety. It's about serious comfort. And, most importantly, staying connected—from your music to your moments—without compromise.

Behind this incredible open ear listening experience is our patented bone conduction technology.  We've been in this business for years now. We know the benefits and we're all too familiar with the challenges. That's why we're confident in saying we've mastered the solution to bring you powerful, dynamic audio without the traditional limitations.
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New Watch, Helgray Hornet - All-Around Badass Watch with Dual Time Zone!

The Hornet is as rugged as it gets. The solid stainless steel case can take a beating. Good luck trying to scratch the double-domed sapphire crystal. The Japanese quartz movement requires virtually no maintenance - because you have better things to do than wind your watch everyday. And the Hornet is certainly not afraid of water - go ahead and dive of a cliff if you dare.

One thing led to another and Helgray was born. Since its inception, Helgray has been making watches inspired by other eras, molded into modern and affordable offerings.

When everyone accepts obscene retail markups on generic and boring watches, I'm here to offer original designs, packing twice as much value at half the price.

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Keep it Down! Orange Screw!

The Orange Screw is an innovative and easy to use ground anchor made of 100% recycled materials and manufactured in the U.S.A. Orange Screws are lightweight, rust proof and nearly indestructible.
It's time to simplify your gear and use the Orange Screw to replace rusty metal dog tie outs; secure your RV awning in the wind; keep a tarp over your boat, ATV or firewood; ensure your tent stays where you place it and so much more. Orange Screw

New Tri Bikes

SlowTwitch kills it again with their review of the newest stuff coming into 2016!
The tri bike landscape is shifting. I hope that's clear. Companies are making some very fast framesets and by that I mean frames, forks, seat posts and brakes, though sometimes that means brakes you have to buy and retrofit to the bike to bring out the frame's best performance. But that's kind of fun in a way. We don't make motorcycles, where what you buy is pretty much what you ride. We make bicycles, and they are made to be fiddled with. 

I'm excited by the new generation of tri bikes but I am also frustrated waiting for the aftermarket to catch up. Can I list both the products that I can't find, that somebody ought to make, as well as further frame ideas sitting out there waiting to be developed?

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Riviera, SUP or Surf, why decide. At 10'6" the board is perfect for small to large surf. One big thing is make sure you are back far enough on the board not to nose dive.

10'6" Riviera Original

The Riviera 10'6" is a perfect board for first time paddlers. Very stable cruiser that comes with traction, and a built in handle for carrying. Ideal for touring & surfs well.  It has a slightly pulled in nose and pinched rails for better maneuverability in the surf.  It has a 2 + 1 setup that give you the options for different paddling conditions.

Best Board!

We provide the highest quality Stand Up Paddle boards available from Ron House, Timmy Patterson, Jeff Clark, and our signature line, Riviera. Whether you are a beginner, novice or expert, we have a stand up paddleboard to suit your needs. We also manufacture Riviera SUP Paddles, Apparel, and Accessories.

Our selection of high performance stand up paddle boards are made of hand finished EPS core foam and glassed with Hexel Fiberglass, and Resin Research Epoxy resin. This method of construction provides the custom made look that has been traditional in the surf culture for decades, as well as the best response, glide, and maneuverability of any stand up paddle board on the market. All boards have a built in handle and integrated deck pad.

RinseKit Shower For Adventures!

I used to use a outdoor pressurized sprayer you find in any Home Depot. it was roughly about $40 and worked great. Now the RinseKit has a head like a shower that you can pick 6 settings. That's kind of worth it, but $50 more I'm not quite sure.

With no pumping and no batteries, RinseKit delivers a pressurized spray for up to three minutes. RinseKit stores the strength of a regular household spigot or sink (with adapter) and can be quickly filled with hot or cold water. RinseKit’s patented design features the eon™ pressure system that holds up to 2 gallons of water with a spray nozzle that offers seven different settings from jet stream to soaking shower.  It comes packed with thoughtful features, including: compact design with a 2 gallon pressure chamber, built-in ruler to measure fish, folding handle for one-handed carrying, and easy-to-remove lid to stand on for changing. The RinseKit comes with a Hose Nozzle, 6′ Hose, Hose Bib Adapter, On/Off Valve, and Quick Connect.
$99

Kingii, Smallest Inflatable In The World!

Kingii is small, non-invasive, reliable and with it's unobtrusive design for the first time providing safety in the water in a convenient way.
The Kingii fits on your wrist, stays out of the way, is rechargeable and is there when you need it most. The smallest inflatable in the world is perfect for every activity, every age and every environment around the water. The risk of drowning and the need for bulky safety devices is over!

The only thing that would make this better is it you could set the depth and not require the use to pull a tab. 

Parents - you worry about your kids but want them to be independent and have fun in the water. In situations when you can not be present, Kingii provides that added safety net that allows you to worry less. Give your child something that it likes to wear and that is easy to use.

Peak Design, CAPTURE PRO CAMERA CLIP

Simple things make life that much better. I hate carrying around my camera, because of the neck strap. Everyone, pulls out their phone and snaps a picture. Peak Design has changed that and this belt/strap click is awesome.

The CapturePRO® Camera Clip is our flagship, pro-quality camera carrying solution. Carry any camera on any backpack strap, belt or bag. All-aluminum, extra-durable construction. Compatible with multiple tripod types, and can be used as a tripod head itself. 

The difference between this CapturePRO Camera Clip and our previous model is the PROplate that comes pre-loaded. This CapturePRO comes with our new PROplate which combines the functionality of the three previous PROplates into one new PROplate. While supplies last, CapturePRO is available pre-loaded with our previous versions of PROplate (ARCA, DUAL, MICRO) for a reduced price of $64.95. 

Ships FREE & FAST just about anywhere in the world. See details.

Road Bike Porn, Pinarello Dogma K8-S

This has to be the hottest bike on the tour or in shops right now. I know they are using this for the cobblestones, but for the everyday rider on their local country roads this is a game changer.

“Game changer” is not an idea from our marketing people, but the first words of Sir Bradley Wiggins after testing DOGMA K8-S

Yes, this product will revolutionize the world of ROAD BIKES, creating a new segment: The REAR SUSPENDED. The DOGMA K8-S

is the result of a specific request of TEAM SKY: to have an innovative frame able to reduce the psycho-physical stress of the athletes, and thus increase the performance in the HELL OF NORTH.

As with the Dogma F8, we assembled our team ofItalian and British engineers, who collaborated to put on the road a bike withwell-defined characteristics: vertically compliant yet stiff at the same moment andof course maintainingthe weight of a ROAD BIKE.We designed a lightweight suspension system in combination with the new carbon chain stays, able to flex, in order to create a pivot point for the perfect riding comfort.

 DOGMA K8-S  front triangle is similar to the one of DOGMA F8. Geometries are just slightly modified, for better riding on rough terrain, whereas the rear triangle changes, thanks to the new suspension DSS 1.0 (Dogma Suspension System) and new flat chain stays FLEXSTAYS™.

 After laboratory tests, which ensured safety and efficiency of the new frame, we tested the new DOGMA K8-S covering the last 130km of the Paris-Roubaix route, with Sir Bradley Wiggins and Christian Knees. Over  long and regular cobbles sectors, we performed comparative tests with the previous DOGMA K. Both frames had accelerometers, powermeters and GPS instrumentation.

From the whole test campaign we obtained a large amount of data; synthetizing all these, to ease the comparison, the overall performance of Dogma K8S is 4.6% greater than Dogma K 2015, in terms of handling and comfort.

The DOGMA K8-S frame (size 53), complete with suspension, weighs less than 1kg, exactly 990 grams. This is a revolutionary frame, which will open new scenarios in road bike riding and racing.

HERO4 Session, SMALL!

Wow, makes you want to sell your old GoPro. Again game changer and kept well under wraps. Who saw this coming? GoPro seems to be the only camera to buy and use. Why buy anything else, drop it, dunk it, freeze it, stuff it into your pocket, you can't go wrong with GoPro. 

HERO4 Session packs the power of GoPro into our smallest, lightest, most convenient camera yet, featuring a rugged and waterproof design, easy one-button control, 1080p60 video and 8MP photos. 

50% smaller and 40% lighter than other HERO4 cameras,1 HERO4 Session is the most wearable and mountable GoPro ever. With a sleek, versatile design, it’s at home anywhere—from the surf to the snow, to hanging with friends.HERO4 Session features SuperView™, a GoPro-exclusive video mode that captures the world’s most immersive wide-angle field of view. It allows you to capture more of yourself and your surroundings in the shot—resulting in captivating, ultra engaging footage of every adventure.

GoPro now!

Columbia OutDry Extreme Diamond Shell

$400 for a rain jacket. Not sure how many they will sell, but check out the review given by Outside magazine.

THE GOOD:

The most breathable rain jacket we’ve tested, thanks to a brand-new waterproof concept called OutDry Extreme that prevents the shell from ever wetting out. A tough, rubbery exterior is super abrasion-resistant, and it doesn’t look dirty as quickly as other shells. (More on this below.) 

THE BAD:

The aesthetics didn’t appeal to everyone. Columbia is using contrasting external seam taping and contrasting patches on the shoulders. This makes the jacket look techy, but it’s a look that not everyone loved.

THE VERDICT:

A jacket best suited for people looking to do high-output activities—think hiking, trail work, or flatwater paddling—in the rain. 

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SeaWolf - Submarine For Your GoPro!

The SEAWOLF is the next generation ROV designed by TTRobotix. She is the ideal submersible vehicle for carrying HD sports camera systems into underwater environment. The SEAWOLF is able to take still photos and videos, and live stream video for FPV piloting. Seawolf is a remote-control GoPro Submarine. SeaWolf- $1000

Right Equipment At The Right Time! Strahlhorn secours en crevasse

Being safe is not just looking out for danger it is preparing for it before it happens. This guy in Switzerland fell into a Crevasse and had the right equipment and friend to get him out. The big thing and one of the smallest pieces of equipment that he had was an ice screw with webbing attached. He crewed it in and was safe from falling any further. I can tell you for $60 this is one piece of equipment that will be going into my bag. Be safe al the time and know the conditions before you go out.

Introducing the Lily Camera

Amazing, another game changer. Lily is not the first one of its kind but it is waterproof so that makes it a leader. Plus it has the camera built in, GoPro that is a tough act to follow, $399 for a GoPro or a preorder of $499 for the Lily, ouch.

Camera

Video Resolution: 1080p 60 fps / 720p 120 fps

Video FOV: 94º

Video Format: H.264 codec, .mp4 file format

Photo Resolution: 12 MP

Digital gimballing

Image stabilization

Fixed focus

Battery and Power

Built-in Lithium-Ion Battery

20 min of flight time

Charging via 5A charger

2-hour charge time

Sensors

Accelerometer

Three-axis Gyro

Magnetometer

Barometer

GPS

Front-facing camera

Bottom-facing camera

HEXO+ is another camera but it pricey and you have to have a camera to capture video. If this is the way it is heading I would be surprised if GoPro does not come to market with one in the very near future.



The only problem I see is that I have to have a tracking device, why not just use your mobile phone?





Many companies have missed the changed in consumer patterns and have never recovered, I hope GoPro can make the switch.

Keen's Original Water Shoe, Tiger Stripes!

Keen had a hit over ten years ago with their water shoe. I tried them out for sailing and it has to this day been the best sailing shoes I have ever owned. I talking about sailboat racing here, foredeck work, wet all the time and doing maneuvers on a deck that would normally be tough to crawl on let alone walk.

I have been through Top Siders  since theses were the only shoes available when I was a kids, they seemed to have lost their way, great looking, but don't seem to stick like I want them too.

Well it seems as though Keen never went away, I guess when you are satisfied with the originals and they still work, why look for any thing different. Well it seems as though they have the Clearwater CNX  a lighter more improved from the original.
"The essential KEEN fit and protection lightened up to make every step a natural connection. The Clearwater CNX features a webbing upper with traditional KEEN sandal style. The bungee lace allows for customized fit. Multi-directional flex grooves on the low-profile sole enhance the natural flexibility of the foot and improve ground contact while razor siping provides advanced traction on slick surfaces. The contoured arch supports the foot."
The one that has my interest is the Gorgeous 

This one is made for sailing and paddling. When it gets wet and cold this is my next shoe. Now the "O" which I will call them were perfect, where them on the boat where them off the boat, perfect.
These could however be my next sailing shoe.

Bell & Ross, Desert Type

I love watches the bigger looking the better, plus they need to be bullet proof. Bell & Ross has proven that over and over again, Desert Type is no exception. @ $4200 it is a bit steep but you will never need to replace it.

The latest addition to Bell & Ross's popular BR 03 lineup is a new stainless steel limited edition called the Desert Type. The sandy beige dial has a nice contrast against the black PVD coated case which is sized at 42mm, a much more wearable size in comparison to its much larger 46mm siblings. 

The watch also features an automatic movement, hour/minute/second/date functions, applied photo luminescent numerals/indexes/hands, sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating, and two strap choices: aged leather and synthetic fabric. Already sold out. 

Torch T2 Bike Helmet With Integrated Lights

Great! Perfect!
Designer are producing great stuff. The Torch T2 is a perfect bike helmet for those who commute, live in a city or just going into town. It also has blinking red lights on the rear of the helmet as well.


Following the heritage of the T1, the T2 is the latest in cycling tech for urban commuters. It not only includes 10 integrated LED lights, but two rechargeable batteries offering up to 36 hours of continued use in a weather resistant design for safe riding in any type of weather, day or night!

The T2 helmet is fully CPSC and CE certified. We will also be using the funds of this campaign to test for the AS/NZS standards so that it will become available to the Australian market in 2015.

The T2 lighting system is protected by shatter-proof polycarbonate lenses. The lenses not only protect the LED lights from damage, but act as a diffuser making the rider just as visible from the side as the front or rear. The lenses also happen to be an integral part of the impact structure of the helmet's front and rear.

Garmin, Can They Kill GoPro

Garmin has a lot of ground to cover and the price is not going to help them. The good news is that there is another player in the market and they understand the playground. If nothing else this makes the market a little more choosy and hopefully easier to get into. Garmin is a trusted brand for many watches and GPS devices, so if the quality and care is put into the VIRB then you can bet that this will be a outstanding device. 

VIRB XE is the only HD action camera with G-Metrix™. So not only does it shoot rich, high definition video at 1080p60fps, it captures even more detail with G-Metrix sensors. Powered by Garmin GPS, G-Metrix allows you to track and overlay how fast, how far, how high, and how intense the action truly was.
$399

 

Citzen Eco-Drive - PROMASTER AQUALAND DEPTH METER

These watches are monsters, big, powerful and bullet proof, not that anyone would like to test that theory. Citizen has been making dive watches for awhile and they always are big and bad. Now with Eco-Drive, well no winding or batteries, perfect.

Ready, Set, Dive. CITIZEN® Promaster Aqualand 200 Depth Meter watch with 70M depth display, ISO compliant, 8h pusher maximum depth and 10h pusher reset, power reserve indicator and auto start dive mode you won't want anything else when headed to the ocean. Stainless steel case compliment the black polyurethane strap and black dial.

$950 0 buy now!

Square Swim Paddles

Amazing thing happen after testing and testing. You wouldn't think that these would be better than others but it seems they are.  http://triathlon.competitor.com/2015/03/training/brett-sutton-explains-the-chopping-board-paddles_114179

Amok Draumr 2.0, Cool Sleeping Place

I love new cool stuff, especially when it changed the way you look at things. Camping for instance, the Amok Draumr is one of those changes. 

The presidental suite to nature´s own hotel, including an outstanding view. Wanna sleep with nature? Come hang with us!

Amok Equipment is an outdoor equipment company that redefines the way people camp.After being sold out to over 15 countries, the patent pending hammock, Draumr has now reached its second generation.

The idea behind Draumr was to create an adjustable bed you can take anywhere. Draumr is customized for outdoor sleeping and camping and it's only requirement is nature itself. Its adjustability quickly turns it into a recliner, bug free area or a flat bed, with or without tarp.

the second generation of our patent pending hammock comes in colors blue and green. Suspension and bug net included. Available with and without tarp.

Colors:
Green (new) and blue

Hammock weight:
1.46 kg / 3.22 lb (without tarp)
2.05 kg / 4.52 lb (including tarp/stakes)

Capacity:
150 kg / 330 lb max weight
22 kN carabiners

Tree distance:
minimum 2.5 m, maximum 6 m.

Use of the hammock:
The hammock requires an inflatable sleeping pad - you can read about size recommendations here.

The hammock fits most people. We have created a foot bag that makes it comfortable for those as long as 190cm (large inflatable sleeping pad required). The maximum load is 150 kg / 330 lb. 

The hammock is intended for 1 person and normal use.

Blue Freedom | The World's Smallest Hydropower Plant

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Interesting, now I just need to get this for my house, wind powered. Not that you should be bringing your smartphone camping, enjoy the outdoors, but the concept is great.
Utilizing the power of flowing water, Blue Freedom produces portable energy to charge all your electric devices.

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Fogo Adventure Gadget: GPS+Flashlight+Walkie Talkie+Charger

As things get smaller and more functional its only a matter of time till everything melts together. Or things that make sense. Meet Fogo, the only gadget that includes GPS, bluetooth, digital voice messaging, USB backup battery, and a powerful LED flashlight. Whether you're biking or hiking, fishing or hunting, navigating or camping, the Fogo keeps you safe and lightens your load!

The Fogo was built to get you off the beaten path and keep you safe while exploring. With GPS tracking and waypoint navigation, the Fogo can be your guide as you blaze a new trail. Load points of interest from your smartphone via Bluetooth or USB and see everything the outdoors has to offer you, while the built in pedometer keeps track of every step you take. When you get there, communicate with other Fogo users via text or voice messaging. Don't worry if the real world comes calling, the Fogo has enough power to recharge your phone and still light the way home with its 1000 lumen flashlight.

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Get Cozier, Sleeping Bag For Two!

Backcountry Bed Duo SYN 1.5-Season

This is so for me, a larger sleeping bag like I am at home. Now this is great for car camping or if you have someone else you want to share the night with. It is not down, but hey if there is someone else in there with you, why would you need down. 

You asked for it - and we built it. Now you can "sleep" in the wild like you do at home, with a comforter…and a special someone. Plus, it's available in this synthetic fill build, offering performance in warmer conditions. With an oversized, integrated comforter sealing the opening, you can "sleep" comfortably and naturally on your back, side, or stomach.

$250

INDOBOARD, Best Low Tech Gear, Ever!

One of the best workouts you can get coupled with curls, push-ups, squats, etc., is with the Indo Board.
The Original Training Package provides a complete workout without taking up a lot of space and offers hours of fun for riders of all ages and abilities. Indo Board was designed to enable the rider to have fun while exercising the core muscles involved in board sports, team sports and fitness. The basic goal of the Indo Board Balance Trainer with the roller and cushion is to ride as long as possible while keeping the board from touching the ground.

The Original Training Package comes with both the original roller and the mouth inflatable IndoFLO:  Balance Cushion that is great for Sports Training, Rehab and Therapy by promoting core training and core stability on a unique balance training device used by professional athletes worldwide. The workout possibilities are practically endless with the Indo Original Training Package as new exercises are constantly being explored and developed by our team of Group Fitness Instructors. The Indo Board Original deck does not actively roll on the cushion, it simply tilts offering a full 360; circle of instability that is challenging in a way that's safe and fun. Best of all, there is no risk of falling and no learning curve insuring that anyone can now enjoy the benefits and fun of balance training anywhere.The Indo FLO cushion is a safe product that has a multitude of potential applications and can deliver an interesting, full-body workout, whose uses have been refined based on expert feedback. The Indo FLO cushion was designed so anyone, regardless of skill level or age, can enjoy the benefits of core training while improving their balance, posture, coordination, and leg strength.

AVADE, Heating Shirt, Perfect For Any Cold Weather Activity!

$199 AVADE AU
With a passion for dirt bikes, an obsession with comfort, and a love of adventure : Ride. Board. Walk. Fish, AVADE was started because of our own need for a LIGHTWEIGHT and fast acting, heated garment that could compliment an existing active apparel, not replace it.

We strove to build that perfect outfit, that feeling of unison between man and machine, tool or apparel, that feeling you get when everything works together and creates that harmonious flow.

Preparation and setup was paramount. We wanted  everything to fit and feel perfect, always thinking and researching new ideas.

Do we just buy something that was adequate, or do we build a garment that was perfect for our multitude of uses. Constantly altering and adjusting.

Originally it was the dirt bike and enduro riding that brought about the idea of a heated garment, keeping warm during those cool down times without overheating everywhere else. Then it soon took over our lives. It needed to work for our fishing trips and mountain biking weekends...golf, weekend sport spectating... the list went on. It had to be right for all, not just perfect for one.

AVADE has been designed to be incredibly lightweight, thoughtfully engineered and supply warmth quickly at the PUSH of a button.

Created for those start-up and cool down times, rest periods and transport sections. Using a minimalistic approach in an ultra light-weight garment,  synthetic fibres for strength and flexibility, naturally occurring vapour  release and Zero thermal benefits. Incorporating strategically placed carbon fibre heating zones, that balance heat, safety and battery life in a package that delivers maximum heat fast, on demand.

smrtGRiPS, Brilliant!

smrtGRiPS are the World's First Connected Bike Grips. A bike upgrade that makes your bike smarter, safer and more enjoyable to ride without ever needing a display.
These are brilliant, better for road bikes (coming soon I hope), but in general, just plain smart. 
smrtGRiPS seamlessly integrates eyes-free navigation, haptic feedback notifications and a bike tracker. iOS and Android Ready. All right in your hands.

Pivotal Living, The Perfect Fitness Band!

What makes this perfect, $12, that right, by now most everyone has heard of Pivotal Living. They are the company that turned the wearable market on it ear. In a couple months last year they made such and impact that it completely changed everyone's marketing strategy. $12 for a band, brilliant, well its $12 a year for their services. Smart, considering most people stop wearing them after a couple months.
The interface and graphics are nice, there are some bugs but PL says they are working them out. To compensate all the early adopters they are giving users another year. So $12 for two years, again brilliant.
The best thing is the sleep alarm, it gently vibrates you awake. Hey if you only wear it to sleep, a $12 alarm is a steal.
Pivotal Living

New Year, New Gadgets, Garmin fēnix, Wear it All The Time!

When it comes to watches, it is hard to have one that does it all. Dinner, work, weekends, working in the yard and of course your active lifestyle. Well Garmin fēnix comes close

Uncompromising Multisport Training GPS Watch

• Stainless Steel EXO™ antenna with GPS + GLONASS support for fast fix and accuracy
• 1.2-inch sunlight readable color Chroma™ display
• Fitness training features like VO2 Max and Recovery Advisor (when used with a heart rate montior¹)
• Outdoor navigation features like 3-axis compass, altimeter and barometer, TracBack and Sight’n Go
• Connect IQ™ compatibility for customized apps, widgets, watch faces and data fields
• fēnix 3 is the rugged, capable and smart multisport training GPS watch. With feature sets for fitness training plus feature sets for outdoor navigation, fēnix 3 is ready for any training activity and competition. Access to theConnect IQ platform allows customization of watch faces, data fields, widgets and activities. And, fēnix 3 is a thin, light multisport training GPS that won’t slow you down whether for training or every day use.

  Serious Style That Stands Up to the Roughest Conditions

  fēnix 3 is available in 3 bold models: gray with high-strength, scratch resistant, crystal and black band; silver with red band; and the premium sapphire model with a stainless steel band and sapphire lens. Each watch features a protective stainless steel bezel and buttons, and reinforced housing for extra durability. A sunlight-visible high-resolution color Chroma display with LED backlight lets you access your data in any light. fēnix 3 iswater rated 100 meters and has a battery life of up to 50 hours in UltraTrac mode, 16 hours in GPS mode and up to 3 months in watch mode (all depending on settings).

  Advanced Fitness Metrics

  fēnix 3 is packed with training features to tell you about your form and fitness. The first is the VO2 max estimator. When used with a heart rate monitor¹, fēnix 3 crunches data, including your running speed, beats per minute and heart rate variability to estimate the maximum volume of oxygen you can consume per minute. Track changes to your VO2 max to see your fitness gains and to compare with your peers. Other fitness metrics include recovery advisor with a recovery timer and recovery check, plus a Race Predictor, which estimates your ideal finish time based on your current VO2 max number.

• Swim Profile and Ski-board Mode

  The fēnix 3 isn’t just for running; special feature sets help swim training and skiing too. Borrowing from the Garmin Swim™, fēnix 3 tracks your distance, pace, stroke count and more. You just tell fēnix 3 the size of the pool you’re swimming in and begin your workout. Ski-board mode puts speed, distance, vertical drop and an automatic run counter (with Auto Pause for the lift line) and more at your fingertips. You can even use your fēnix 3 as a glove-friendly remote, via ANT+™, for the VIRB® and VIRB Elite action cameras.

  Navigate Your Way

  No other navigator GPS plus ABC (altimeter, barometer and compass) wristwatch offers you the combined training functions and our leading GPS technology. fēnix 3 provides comprehensive navigation and tracking functionalities to guide you on and off the beaten track. Its built-in sensors provide information on heading, elevation and weather changes.
  It records a GPS track log creating a “bread crumb trail” as you move. It also allows you to mark locations, such as a start/finish line, course checkpoint, or a campsite, vehicle or other point of interest. With fēnix 3, you can create and follow courses, mark up to 1,000 locations and store up to 10,000 track points and navigate to them.
  Plan trips and share adventures with friends and family using BaseCamp™. fēnix is equipped with both ANT+ and Bluetooth® Smart capabilities to wirelessly share locations, routes and geocaches.

• Altimeter, Barometer and Compass

  
  fēnix 3 is equipped with ABC sensors to provide relevant real-time information. The built-in altimeter provides elevation data to accurately monitor ascent and descent, while the barometer can be used to predict weather changes by showing short-term trends in air pressure. The 3-axis electronic compass keeps your bearing whether you’re moving or not.
  fēnix 3 auto-calibrates its ABC sensors using its GPS receiver and also auto sets the time based on location. For an extremely accurate temperature reading, pair it with our tempe™ external temperature sensor.

• Connect IQ

  fēnix 3 uses the ConnectIQ platform for specialized software so you can personalize your watch with customized apps, widgets, data fields and unique watch faces that make your Garmin smartwatch even smarter.

  Stay Connected

  Smart Notifications lets you receive emails, texts and alerts right on your watch, even if you're on the trail. fēnix 3 receives the wireless signal from a compatible iPhone® 4s or Android™ smartphone² and let’s you know you have a message, displaying the text on its own screen whenever you’re ready to read it.

That about does it. Can't wait for my Polar to crap out, since the back is rusted might not be to long.

Garmin here I come!

Let There Be Light, A Lot Of LIGHT! Trail LED

Well biking in the daytime is of course the best way to ride the trails, unless you have a TrailLED. Let's just say that daytime is now anytime you switch this head mounted light system on. The downfall is the price $1200, ouch, the cost of the sun ain't cheep.

The Halo is quite simply the most revolutionary bike light on the market in both design and output.  The Halo houses ten of the highest performing CREE LEDs available and emits a wicked 6000 lumens.   (In fact, it is so bright that you should probably have to sign a waiver .)  We deliver those 6000 lumens in a solid, anodized aluminum light-body weighing less than 200 grams.  We have maintained tight control over both output and color temperature to give you maximum output with the best color rendition available in the industry.

The unique, low-profile, arched design and multiple lenses of the Halo produce what we like to call MPSD (multi-point shadow definition), rendering unparalleled depth perception.   The unique integrated mounting system also allows unmatched flexibility and convenience in mounting.  And if all of that isn't enough, our battery packs boast a 1:1 charge ratio, meaning you only need two battery packs to run continuously.

With all Trail Led lights, no compromises have been made in materials, design or construction.  Trail Led lights are all handmade in the USA, by bikers for bikers.

Iron On Micro Fiber Lens Cleaner, AMAZING!

Well the Holidays will rush in great products, PhotoJoJo micro fiber lens cleaner will not disappoint. Carrying around cloths to wipe your glasses, phone, iPad is a bit annoying, now all you need to do is iron one into your bag, shirt, pants, etc..

A lens cleaning cloth is like gym motivation – it just never seems to be there when you need it.

The Micro Fiber Lens Cleanse Patches are totally here for you in your time of need. These fun patterned patches easily iron on to your duds, so you can rock that cleaning power at all times.

The extra soft micro fiber material is way better for your lenses than whatever scratchy (albeit stunning) shirt you have on.

Simply iron the patch onto the inside of your favorite sweatshirt, camera bag, coat or tie and use it whenever you need to clean up your lenses or phone.

Iron one to your favorite sweatband, and clean your lens before that gym mirror selfie. Use the patch to wipe the smudges off your phone screen obsessively every five minutes, finally!

If only gym motivation was this accessible.

Titin weighted Compression Gear!http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0300/7993/t/1/assets/logo.png?3158

Meet the worlds only weighted compression gear. The TITIN Force™ Shirt System is a three part hyper gravity system. The first part of the system is weighted hydro-gel inserts. The second part is a 14-pocket inner compression shirt. The third part is the outer compression shirt. Gels are strategically placed over large muscle groups evenly distributing the weight throughout the upper body.

The TITIN Force™ Shirt System  can help boost the efficiency of workouts, improving speed, balance, endurance, and vertical leap.

The TITIN Force™ Shirt System allows you to move naturally without stressing or abusing your body’s joints and can be worn during most workouts and training programs. The TITIN Force™ Shirt System can also be heated or cooled for use during or after workouts. The hydro-gel inserts will stay hot or cold for 35-45 minutes.

Product features: Provides HyperGravity Training experience - Helps improve speed, endurance, strength, vertical leap - Can be worn heated or cooled - Made with moisture-wicking A.M.Y.® antimicrobial materials to block odor & germs. (TITIN Force™ Shirt System)
Titin

Qlipter, Clip To Anything!

This simple device is what everyone wants. Simple and just like a bathroom stall, you can hook and hang just about anything, weight restrictions apply.

QLIPTER

• Hang your backpack, lantern or gear off the ground when you're outdoors.
• Hang your bag over a chair or off of a table when you're out on the town.
• Keep your luggage bundled together when you're traveling.
• Keep your tools close when you're working.  
• Hang your diaper bag off of your stroller, shopping cart, diaper table or bathroom door when you're out with the kids.  
• Use the tapered nose of the qlipter for narrow openings when they are all you have available for your stuff.  

Best Gift Guide Around, GP100!

Excellence, innovation, craftsmanship, and an unwavering desire to challenge expectations.

Trending is our new religion. Not that anyone should act surprised. The desire for understanding amidst an unprecedented explosion of new information is natural. It’s what separates us from everything else with a metabolism. For a species supposedly#doomed to forget the lessons of history, there’s also a comfort in systematically mining the past and present for a hazy peek at the future. It’s proof to ourselves that we’re finally paying attention.

Some of it has tangible value for sure, but just how much of our faith should we place in the hands of the hive mind? It’s a question we circled often while honing the second annual edition of the GPI00 — our own salute to products that embody “excellence, innovation, craftsmanship, and an unwavering desire to challenge expectations.”

Reinforcing the “smart” and “crowd-funded” narratives saturating the headlines today would have been easy. If you browse through this year’s winners, though, we hope you’ll walk away with a different point of view on the world of gear in 2014. Some of our picks stubbornly eschew progress out of homage for the past. Others brashly dismiss what’s established or venerated in pursuit of something bigger. What unites them both is an understanding that all great ideas deserve to be pursued to their full potential, regardless of whether they align with the whims of the many. It’s the difference between creating movements and following them.

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Do It All, Anywhere! Monkii Bars

Monkii Bars

You have the TRX system, its great, the cost is getting up there, so when a $100 system comes along you take notice. Best part is that if you look at the Monkii bars, you could build them with some PVC pipe and Paracord,

 Some days we catch ourselves daydreaming about awesome locations to use monkii bars. The best part is that they’re just as easy to use outside as inside. The bottom line is that monkii bars turn the world into your gym.

Suspension Workouts

Bodyweight training is an awesome functional workout that trains upper body, core, and legs.

Setup Anywhere

The world is your gym: setup in under a minute inside or outside using any support structure.

Simply Beautiful

Designed as a conversation piece that looks as good as it functions, not to be stuffed in a gym bag.

Start Your Adventure

Our programming provides a new way to train—we focus on more than just sets and reps.

BSXinsight, THE WORLD'S FIRST WEARABLE LACTATE THRESHOLD SENSOR

Oh this is going to change it all, once again!
BSXinsight
There’s a beauty to the simplicity of running, because everything you need is already inside you. For the first time ever, you can now see what your body’s trying to tell you and use it to run smarter, for longer.

BSXinsight uses revolutionary technology that allows you to look inside your muscle, measuring your lactate threshold and generating personalized training zones. Stop trying to “feel” whether you’re pushing too hard or leaving too much on the trail and let the science of your body speak to you.

LACTATE THRESHOLD TRAINING: NO LONGER LIMITED TO THE PROS.

It’s all about knowing your limits - when to push those limits and when to pull back, so that ultimately you can break them. Lactate threshold training is the science of measuring your limits over time, then continually adjusting intensities so that you’re always training at the optimal level. Which moves your body’s threshold higher and higher over time, until you surpass previous limits - and break personal records.

This training method has been used by elite athletes, Olympians and professional coaches for more than forty years. For the first time ever, it’s now achievable through a simple, wearable device.

Using LED lights to “look” into your muscle, BSXinsight analyzes your unique biosignals to identify both your lactate threshold and personalized training zones. It’s as accurate as previous blood-based measurements, and it uses the same technology that experts and clinics use – with the added benefits of being wearable, ANT+ compatible and immediately actionable. Finally, you’ll always know how your body is responding to training, from the inside out.

Crazy Look, Protective Helmet, Smart Hat!

Smart Hat is a concept design to greatly increase rider safety, while also addressing some of the more inflammatory issues between cyclists, pedestrians and road users.

Smart Hat is currently a virtual product system with IP protection.

We have the skills to fully develop smart hat and we are looking for interested parties to assist us in modest funding, co-developing & branding this exciting new product together.

BACKGROUND

The safety of bicycle riders on roads is an issue for concern.
Existing approaches to minimise the risk of injury to road users range from the physical separation of the cyclist (cycling paths) through to the wearing of safety devices, such as helmets.

However, a number of technical limitations have restricted the ability of such dedicated spatial regions and wearable systems to minimise the risk and prevention of injury.

CURRENT CYCLE HELMETS

The wearing of cycle helmet for a cyclist is compulsory across all states in Australia.  Although helmets have gained usage with a number of cyclists, not all wear them.

Existing helmets afford little protection to the cyclist in a collision and are not designed to the same standard as other motor vehicle helmets.

Existing cycle helmets do not address any technical issues of integrating modern, electronic safety devices, data, or even standard road use indicators that are compulsory on all road registered vehicles, namely: illuminated front and rear turn indicators, brake lights, rear running lights, head light of appropriate brightness to other road users or rear view mirrors.

PRODUCT CONCEPT

This concept is concerned with the problem of injuries to humans and animals resulting from accidents. In particular, human injury which results from an unplanned interaction with a machine, such as a bicycle rider colliding with an automobile, pedestrian adult, pedestrian child or companion animal.

Apart from safety considerations, an ID system would allow cyclists to share responsibility when interacting with vehicles and pedestrians.

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