Nike Golf Offers Women Cart Bags

Women golfers have a new bag to consider, and it has been designed in unity with the colors and styles of Nike Golf women’s footwear and apparel for those looking to be coordinated from head to toe. Nike Golf has announced the release of two new golf bags to its successful Nike Brassie II Cart bag collection for women in 2012. Each Brassie II cart bag incorporates key features and benefits for the female golfer who often uses a trolley or power cart.

For maximum organization, the Nike Brassie II Cart bag features a 9-inch, 10-way oval top that is fur lined and includes “stadium seating” for clubs. Stadium seating is a simple configuration that provides easy visibility when making club selections for each shot. An integrated external putter well and glove patch guarantees quick and convenient access.

The bag features nine functional pockets, seven of which are zippered, and of the nine pockets there is a large insulated cooler pocket to keep drinks and food cool during a round.  The Nike Brassie II also comes with two functionally designed matching accessory pouches.  The pouches can either be clipped onto the outside of the bag or placed in one of the nine pockets of the golf bag.

For women who prefer bright colors, there’s the Nike Brassie II Cart bag (Swan) that carries a vivid argyle pattern in hues of pink and lavender with a classy touch of grey, and for those who prefer more of an understated look, there is a grey plaid (Sail) version as well. To complete the Brassie II Collection, Nike Golf also has designed an array of accessories for women that match up with each of the Brassie II Cart bags, including the Nike Day bag, Nike Bucket bag and the Nike Tote bag.

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Taking Sledding to the Next Level

Earlier this week we noted that there was the new Bean Bag Sled, which made for more comfortable runs down the hill. On the exact opposite end of the spectrum there is the Slegoon, which won first prize in the UK IOM3 Design Innovation in Plastics competition back in 2003. Now the new heavy duty sleds, which sort of evoke Mad Max on snow, have evolved into serious competition where full contact between the vehicles during a downhill run is not only part of the race but strongly encouraged. We wouldn’t be to be on a bean bag when these things come at us! Continue reading Taking Sledding to the Next Level

PowerSnorkel for Undersea Adventures

For those who want to do some underwater exploring but don’t want the heavy equipment there is an alternative way to do so and still breathe fresh air. The Floating PowerSnorkel from Power Dive is a free-floating Hookah that allows users to dive to six meters without the need of a tank. The PowerSnorkel Hookah features a pump and motor that float on the surface, via a battery that can run for more than an hour, so users can go (fairly) deep and still get all the air they need. Essentially this is a solution for those looking to do something between snorkeling and scuba diving, but a good one at that. Continue reading PowerSnorkel for Undersea Adventures

Nike Goes Xtreme With New Golf Bag

Those looking to walk the course need not think of golf as an “extreme” workout, as the Nike Xtreme Sport IV Carry Bag will offer comfort and functionality from fairway to fairway. This latest bag, which arrived at retail this month, was inspired by Nike’s impressive knowledge of bags.

The Nike Xtreme Sport IV Carry Bag incorporates key features and benefits for those golfers who enjoys walking the course. It features ventilated air mesh back pad and updated Nike revolving double strap system, so every player can pick up and play with comfort and ease. It also includes new Nike Grind zipper pulls that are made using raw materials from the recycling of athletic shoes through Nike’s Reuse-A-Shoe program and from the recycling of scrap materials left over from the manufacture of Nike product. Additional features include new custom leg end caps to provide ultimate stability and GPS/rangefinder loops for functionality. Continue reading Nike Goes Xtreme With New Golf Bag

inReach Helps You Reach Out

The inReach with Android handset (not included)

If a tree falls in the woods, but no one is there the question is asked, “does it make a sound?” But what if you’re lost in the forest, all alone, and you cry out for help. No one will hear you, not unless you have DeLorme’s new inReach device.

Essentially this satellite-enabled device is your hiking, backcountry panic button for those times when you need help and have no cellular coverage. The device can send a general SOS message to the GEOS International Emergency Response Coordination Center, and users can also send pre-loaded text messages to additional parties as well. The latter messages don’t have to be warnings, but updates – such as “I’ve reached the summit.”

For those times when you need urgent help the device, which features GPS technology, can regularly transmit its coordinates at regular intervals. The inReach can also be liked up with an Android device via Bluetooth and allow for two-way text communication, sending/receiving of email and even provide access for Facebook and Twitter updates. Video after the jump

Product Recall: Joss Rock Climbing Cam Units Recalled by Sierra Trading Post Due to a Fall Hazard

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

Name of Product: Joss rock climbing cam Units: About 1,280Importer: Sierra Trading Post, of Cheyenne, Wy.Manufacturer: Cassin Sri, of ItalyHazard: The recalled cams can fail unexpectedly after being set, posing a fall hazard.Incidents: One incident reported in Europe. No deaths or injuries reported in the U.S. Continue reading Product Recall: Joss Rock Climbing Cam Units Recalled by Sierra Trading Post Due to a Fall Hazard

Dashing Through the Woods on a Bean Bag Sled

Sometimes the simple things are what make the holidays so special. And while there have been plenty in the way of innovative with carbon fiber sleds, and high tech options for snowboarding, how about going low tech this year.

This week Hammacher Schlemmer is rolling out a sled that is anything but high tech, yet looks like loads of fun. Introducing the Bean Bag Sled, which features an inflatable air bladder that is surrounded by the 2mm polystyrene spheres found in bean bags. Designed in Italy, the Bean Bag Sled is made from double-stitched PVC coated 100 percent polyester to ensure endless runs on the slopes! At $299.95 it is a lot more than a food tray but likely a lot more comfortable!

Bean Bag Sled at Hammacher Schlemmer

Fishing Pole Rifle

Here is an interesting combination, a takedown rifle and fishing rod. It is sort of something maybe James Bond would have, were he the outdoors type, but somehow we don’t think fishing and tuxedos go together. The truth is that takedown rifles have been popular for years as these are compact and yet fairly handy in the wilderness. Military pilots in the past have carried takedown rifles in case they should crash land behind enemy lines, and those who hunt and hike find them easy enough to fit in a pack.

On the flip side a portable fishing pole is a good way to ensure a source for a meal in the wild, provided a lake or stream is nearby. Give a camper a fishing pole and he’ll never go hungry again. Continue reading Fishing Pole Rifle

Panasonic Toughpad: A Rugged Tablet Inside and Out

We have covered a few portable rugged tablet computers here at KinecticShift, but these products aren’t exactly as sexy-looking or easy-to-use as Apple’s iPad. In fact, they are designed for mobile workers and more adept at actual productivity, running some version of Microsoft Windows. Panasonic’s new Toughpad line of rugged Android-based tablets may just finally deliver a device that balances play and work in a tough exterior.

Although it looks chunkier than many consumer tablets on market, the Toughpad looks like a tablet you wouldn’t mind throwing into your bag when compared to other rugged tablets available. When it comes to creating rugged devices, Panasonic has lots of experience in this department. The company has been making rugged computers under the Toughbook name for some time; the Toughbook line has a Windows-based tablet computer, as well. But the Toughpad seems better suited for carrying around, especially if you don’t need the full Windows operating system to get stuff done. And in the sea of Android tablets currently on the market, Panasonic’s stands out. Sure, you can wrap an iPad with a rugged case, but the Toughpad is a different breed of tablet computers with specific users in mind. Continue reading Panasonic Toughpad: A Rugged Tablet Inside and Out

Forget Camping in the Woods, Try Camping in the Trees

Camping is typically done in the woods (albeit many kids probably do “camp” in the backyard), but now a German adventure mountain is offering campers the chance to actually spend the night hanging off the tree tops! Waldseilgarten in Pfronten, Bavaria hosts adventure nights out during the summer months, where guests can sleep in a portaledge that hangs off a cliff or from a tree. The hanging tent system si the same that is used by rock climbers on multiple day climbs and features a fabric-covered platform supported by a metal frame and is suspended from a secured single point. Guests can only ascend or descend with rope assistance, so planning ahead for nature’s call should be considered.

Guests receive rope climbing training before getting to call it a night in the trees, and trained staff are on hand to aid guests. In the winter months hardly campers can even build their own igloo and sleep near the summit. Whether in the summer or winter months, Waldseilgarten certainly seems to take adventure camping to new heights.

Waldseilgarten Official Website
[Via Gizmag: Extreme Camping in the Trees]

Bushnell Turns Flashlight into High-Definition Viewing

It seems like the term “high definition” is used quite liberally in marketing these days. What’s normally associated with television and imaging is used loosely with everything from radio (although the “HD” in HD Radio doesn’t actually mean high definition) to cosmetics (however, Max Factor may have started using that term way before HDTVs came into the picture). Basically, the use of the term “high-definition” is to convey a sharper view or something more enhanced. Bushnell gives the HD treatment to one of its newest flashlights, the HD Torch ($110), a flashlight that produces a 165-lumen output and evenly distributed square beam of light.

The HD Torch is made out of rugged, waterproof, aircraft-grade aluminum with a scratch-free finish, and it’s powered by two 3-volt lithium batteries for 1.5-hour of continuous use. Unlike a regular flashlight that produces what Bushnell says is “non-uniform irregular ‘blobs’ of light,” the HD Torch outputs a uniform square of light that the company calls “High Definition Illumination.

While we don’t doubt the brightness of the flashlight, the use of “high definition” seems somewhat of a stretch. Consider that office projectors can produce lumen outputs in the thousands and that a compact fluorescent light bulb emits around 1,500 lumens, the flashlight doesn’t seem that high def to us when compared. However, it’s much easier to carry this flightlight in the outdoors than a projector.

Bushnell Official Website
[Via BeSportier: High Def Flashlights : Bushnell HD Torch]

SIA: Snow Show a Sellout

The SIA Snow Show is still more than two months away, and winter is still a month off itself, but already the annual industry trade event is poised to sell out. Predictions of a bad winter is good news for the snow sports industry, which expects to draw more than 19,000 attendees including snow sport suppliers, retailers, reps, athletes and professionals from around the world to the Colorado Convention Center in Denver for the January 26-29 event.

The Snow Show, which sold out in booth space last June, will feature over 900 snow sports brands throughout over 330,000 sq. ft. square feet of exhibit space including 96 new exhibitors, which are brand new to the Show or returning after taking a hiatus. 2011 Video Recap after the jump

Heads-Up Add-On For Your Ski Goggles

While we’ve seen various ski goggles that have featured a built-in heads up display, Recon Instruments is providing a new add-on that will allow users to add its MOD Live Package to a range of goggles. The Vancouver-based company is offering “real-time information direct to eye” for skiers and snow boarders. The MOD Live will work with “Recon Ready” goggles from Uvex, Briko, Alpina and Zeal Optics. Continue reading Heads-Up Add-On For Your Ski Goggles