Consumer Reports just released its bike helmet buying guide where it rated helmets for safety in crashes by testing impact from several directions and types. You’ll have to buy the guide to get details on specific helmets, but Consumer Reports liked the Specialized Echelon and Bontrager Solstice Youth, which both earned top rankings. Two helmets that didn’t fare so well in testing were the Nutcase Street Sport 8 Ball and Bern Brighton Thin Shell EPS for women. Continue reading Consumer Reports Rates Bike Helmets
Author: Enid Burns
Bauer RE-AKT Hockey Helmet Available
Bauer just released a new helmet for hockey players that offers more protection. The helmet was unveiled by Bauer Hockey during the 2012 NHL All-Star Game, where it was worn by several players. Continue reading Bauer RE-AKT Hockey Helmet Available
Today is National Running Day
National Running Day is the first Wednesday in June. Strap on your shoes and put on a few miles and celebrate the day. There’s information about how to find group runs on the National Running Day website.
Yurbuds Intros New Inspire Talk Earbud
Yurbuds designs headphones worthy of someone training for a marathon or triathlon. The Inspire Talk headphones are compatible with most smartphones, and have a one-button “dry-mic” sweat and water resistant microphone and control.
The new model comes in shiny black, a departure from the red models in previous Ironman Series earbud headphones from Yurbud. The one-button “dry-mic” control is sweat and water-resistant. It operates as a microphone to handle phone calls, even while on a run. With one button, runners can answer and end calls, start and stop music, adjust the music track and transmit a clear audio signal.
While the Inspire Talk is aimed at a broad number of smartphones, it has the ability to launch Apple’s Siri voice control query on the iPhone 4S.
E.M.I.L.Y. Watches the Beach
While this isn’t quite what most people have in mind with a lifeguard name Emily (above) that’s because E.M.I.LY. is actually a robot lifeguard that can be deployed on beaches to aid human lifeguards.
Designed by Hydronalix, the Emergency Integrated Lifesaving Lanyard will be making the rounds this summer, where it can be used as a tool that can be deployed at 25 miles per hour – so much quicker than even the Bay Watch crew could likely swim. E.M.I.LY. works as a floatation system for those in trouble while they wait for the real life human life guards to arrive.
Clif Bar Offers Organic Bars
Clif Bar is going back to nature. The company is introducing Clif Kit’s Organic, a new snack bar made with 100 percent organic fruit and nuts. Clif Bar co-CEO Kit Crawford inspired the organic line after he experiences on her family farm where she developed a passion for organic ingredients and handcrafted foods. Continue reading Clif Bar Offers Organic Bars
Runtastic Adds to Mobile Fitness Tracking Apps
Runtastic added two features to its activity tracking app. Ideal Weight 2.0 and Altimeter are now part of the Runtastic Pro apps, which cost about $3.99 in the Android and iPhone app stores. Continue reading Runtastic Adds to Mobile Fitness Tracking Apps
Sweden Design Firm Comes up with the ‘Invisible’ Bike Helmet
Swedish design house Hövding has come up with an airbag-style bike helmet that puts an inflatable protective hood around the wearer’s head at the time of impact. The helmet is worn in a collar and only inflates when an impact occurs. Continue reading Sweden Design Firm Comes up with the ‘Invisible’ Bike Helmet
Otterbox Boxes iPhone
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Many iPhone users probably wish they could encase their smartphone in armor. And actually case maker Otterbox has its Armor line, and this week unveiled its newest offering for the iPhone 4/4S. This is reportedly the toughest case yet, offering a thermoplastic shell that provides a 3000th of an inch in accuracy to provide a perfect fit. The handset can be locked in via a medical-grade stainless steel latch, providing protection from the elements. This suit of Armor for the phone is waterproof, dustproof, shock proof and crush resistant. The video above will offer some information on why you might want to suit up your iPhone.
Hands On: Eurostyle Sports Wash
After a ride, you typically feel grimy. You’re covered in sweat, dirt and may even have some oil picked up from the bike. If you’re home, you can jump right into the shower. If you plan to get in the car, or grab a bite to eat, you may want to clean up a bit. Paceline Products, the makers of Chamois Butt’r, made the Eurostyle Sports Wash to address that need to freshen up. Continue reading Hands On: Eurostyle Sports Wash
Orthaheel’s Vionic Line Aids Sport Recovery
You can spend all you want on your running shoes, but once you come back from a workout and slip on a pair of sandals or flip-flops, all that support goes away during crucial recovery time. Orthaheel is working on that issue with its Vionic line. These sandals and flip-flops offer support to prevent pronation. The five models are designed with a triple-density midsole; a high-traction Vibram outsole and a biomechanically contoured, motion controlled footbed. Continue reading Orthaheel’s Vionic Line Aids Sport Recovery
The Making of Princeton Tec Tactical Flashlights
A great deal goes into the design, engineering and producing of flashlights, probably more than most of us realize. Princeton Tec, the makers of lights for SCUBA, outdoor use, biking, industrial and tactical activities just released a video that shows some of the process. Continue reading The Making of Princeton Tec Tactical Flashlights
Sportiiiis 4iiii Drops Price
Heads-up display system Sportiiiis, from 4iiii Innovations, just got more affordable. The company just adjusted the price of its visual display system to $149 for a basic model. The heads-up display attaches to any pair of glasses, and sunglasses, to provide visual context to data such as heart rate, pace and cadence while running or cycling. If there’s a signal, the heads-up display will show you readings so you don’t have to take your eyes off the road ahead.