Category: Surfing

Surf or Sink

We like the idea of seeing fitness products reused as something cool when they reach their end of life. The truth is that not every product can be easily recycled so seeing something that can’t be used for exercise but can still make a statement, and not just end up in a land fill, is truly inspiring.

One example that heard about was The SinkingSurfboard Company, which turns surfboards into sinks and washbasins. The Los Angeles-based design company manufactures and installs made-to-order vanities and sinks, and actually calls for unique designs that evoke the Southern California surf spirit. And while the company does state that “clients are encouraged to either purchase a new surfboard or use one that may have sentimental value,” we hope more are opting to use old ones that might not be as fit for the waves. In this way the old boards can get new life and the surf will be up every time the sink is used.

The SinkingSurboard Company Official Website

GoPro Introduces HD HERO2 Camera

Many of the point of view videos you see from outdoor sports enthusiasts are taken with a GoPro camera. I’ve been using one for several years now and the image quality and ease of use are fantastic. There is a vibrant user community for the GoPro HD HERO  camera and members have pointed out improves that would be useful. It appears GoPro has been listening with the HD HERO2 release.  If you want to capture your sporting activities in video or pictures, take a look at this new camera.

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Medical ID Bracelet Goes High Tech

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Medical ID bracelets are an old brand of jewelry. For years bracelets existed for seniors or someone with a condition, to assist  first responders when they arrive on the scene of an emergency and find the victim unconscious. In recent years we’ve seen a push for ID bracelets designed for athletes – specifically designed for those people whose activity or training program often takes them hours and miles away from home. Now there is a new ID bracelet that not only provides your invaluable medical information for first responders, but also allows you to travel cash-free. Nathan Performance Gear and VITAband have teamed up in a long-term partnership to bring the Nathan VITAband to the masses. The Nathan VITAband is the first ID bracelet that combines the information needed by first responders and a debit card all electronically on your wrist.

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Hands On: Flash Shopping Site The Clymb

While some of you don’t need an introduction to flash shopping sites, I think it’s required here. Over the past few years flash shopping sites have emerged to bring the “sample sale” experience to online shoppers. They generally focus on an area of luxury goods such as fashion, home goods and home décor. Shoppers generally have to subscribe to be granted entry to the site, and get email notifications listing the sales each day. These sales, like sample sales, are for a limited time of about two or three days, and the site might host three or 12 sales from different designers or manufacturers on any given day. Continue reading Hands On: Flash Shopping Site The Clymb

Siren Introduces SUP Board with ‘Unique, Fast Design’

For those intrigued with surfing but find it intimidating, stand up paddleboarding or paddle surfing (SUP) may be an alternative that’s easier to learn and offers an excellent workout. SUP is also popular with women, and Siren, the company that designs boards specifically for women, has introduced the Hot Pursuit Down-Wind Racing SUP.From Siren: “Building upon its collaboration with Channin Surfboards and CS Composite Engineering, Siren has created a unique and fast shape that caters specifically to the down-wind SUP racing arena.
The product of rigorous R&D and beginning as a 3D model based in proven hydrodynamic theory, a lightweight polystyrene core is precision machined and finished to exacting tolerances before being laminated with carbon fiber in an ultra-high modulus epoxy matrix. This shell is then sanded, painted and clear coated before entering the post curing phase. The 12.6 x 28 x 4.5-inch result is a nimble stand-up paddle board that is as fast as it is stable. Continue reading Siren Introduces SUP Board with ‘Unique, Fast Design’