The look of the era of The Hunt for Red October is in a word “retro,” and that’s what Tsovet is offering with isn’t classic inspired diving watches, which include the military looking SVT-DW44. Made of stainless steel, this rugged dive watch features a 44mm case with rotating bezel. It can go deep, as the reinforced pressure gasket offers a depth rating to 20atm/200 meters. Jack Ryan would be proud.
Category: Water Activities
Spinning Reel Going Round
Cast off with the ForTiTude Fishing titanium spinning reel and you can forget about rusting or pitting, even in salt water. This reel features a solid titanium exterior along with solid titanium parts, making it 30 percent lighter than aluminum, which might not sound like much but after a long day of casting perhaps you’ll see it is worth the extra cost. But this reel should be durable for endless years of fishing as well, and there is even a lifetime warrant with free replacement of all parts. So cast away!
High or Low Activity Watches
We don’t normally associate skiing with diving and these are probably not the sort of things you can do back to back. But that said it is good to know that Werdelin will have you covered with its Dive & Ski Instruments, which are so much more than mere sport watches. These digital timepieces feature anodized aluminum cases, sapphire crystal screens and four button menu systems.
The Rock is designed for those going high, as in hitting the ski slopes, and it can measure altitude, and air temperature; while the Reef can track depth, oxygen percentage and water temperature. Rock and Reef, we like that.
2013 CES: Sony Rolls Out Rugged MP3 Player
Fitness and music go together. That’s a given. What is a problem is that many digital music players can barely endure a light job, and for those who get serious, not to mention wet, that iPod simply won’t do. But Sony has stepped in, and last week at CES introduced its Sports W Series Waterproof MP3 player.
This wireless headphone/MP3 device can go deep to a full two meters in the water and can be quick-charged for up to an hour’s worth of playback in just three minutes. It supports drag and drop playback of MP3, WMA, AAC and L-PCM files directly from the computer, and with Sony’s Clear Audio Technology users won’t miss a beat. Video after the jump
2013 CES: Guardian for the Phone
We’ve seen a number of waterproof cases for the iPhone but most are in essentially just extra tough baggies, or are so bulky that it makes the handset difficult to operate. The driSuit Guardian could be the best of both worlds as it features a design that is completely waterproof but allows full audio functionality.
The case is available in two models, with the Guardian 5 model (the step up from the Guardian 4) offering two layers of clear plastic protection that still makes it possible to use the phone underwater. This is an idea that is anything but all wet.
SMARTROD can Reel Them In
We know the saying, “give a man a fish and he’ll eat for a day, but give a man a fishing pole and he’ll never go hungry again.” To that we’ll add, “give the man the POLETAP SMARTROD and won’t need to waste time sitting with a fishing pole.” The concept here is actually for the angler who wants to use several lines and doesn’t want to worry about an unmanned rod hooking the big one.
The rod, which is being developed by Kansas-based inventor Ed Hope through an Indiegogo fund-raising project, utilizes an accelerometer with a three sensitivity sensors that can determine if it has a bite. The rod features an alarm – including an LED one to avoid annoying those in proximity or scarring away the fish – to alert users that it has hooked a fish. There are low tech ways, such as bell, that do the same thing but this system could be ideal for those looking to land a few fish on multiple lines. Almost doesn’t seem sporting.
Weekend Reading List (12.22.2012): Sir Wiggo, Runner Resolution, Surf Music
Sir Wiggo
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Sport to Watch: Seatrekking
Here is one that we hadn’t heard of but think it could become big in 2013 – seatrekking, which has been described as a combination of swimming, snorkeling, free diving and backpacking. And yes, there are already specialty products for this fledging sport.
German-based ÁETEM is providing purpose built-gear. The company got its start as small groups of seatrekkers started to explore coastlines about seven years ago.
So what is needed for seatrekking exactly? Well, the company offers gear that can be used on land and water, where the packs can be worn on the back on land or tethered in the water. These waterproof bags even feature a pressure system to inflate when on calm water. There is even the Seashell hard-shelled carbon pack that can double as a body board. Who says trekking needs to stay on land? Video after the jump
Bike to Kayak
Back in August we heard about the Aqua-Xtracycle, a kit that turned a bike into a watercraft. We suggested this one was all wet and called it out as a Kinetic(Mis)Shift. For one thing it required the rider to carry a lot of gear on a mountain bike, including an electric motor! So why exactly was a bike required at all?
So when we heard about the Akwakat Waterbike Kit we were sure it was another waterlogged idea, but unlike the Aqua-Xtracycle this one actually could be some fun. For one thing it weighs just 33 pounds, which is still a bit of weight but not unreasonable, and it actually requires the bike and rider to provide the propulsion. As it lacks that electric motor those who want to head out onto the water will need to actually pedal to go.
Obviously the market is limited but for those who want to ride on water, this might be the thing to take you there. Video after the jump
Holiday Gift Idea: Branching Off
Plenty of companies make canoe and kayak paddles, but this holiday season consider the paddles from Bending Branches of Osceola, Wis. Their products have been made in the USA since the company was founded nearly 30 years ago. Bending Branches worked to revolutionize the paddle industry by introducing composite tips to canoe paddles and the company has been designing and creating some of the most innovative paddles ever sense.
The Rockgard proprietary technology, which is derived from the same material as inline skate wheels, will ensure that the integrity of paddle is maintained even after extensive use. This helps seal the paddle against moisture and protects the most vulnerable areas including the tips and edges, and the company claims this will help the paddles last six times longer.
Don’t find yourself up the creek without a paddle, find yourself up the creek with a Bending Branches paddle!
Goggle Search
If you are considering a goggle search – even if that search is on Google – look no further than the Aqua Sphere K180 Swimming Goggles. These offer 180-degree panoramic vision with a water-tight fit. There is a 100 percent Softeril gasket that provides comfort along with a leak-resistant seal. These goggles offer three interchangeable nose bridges and an adjustable headstrap. The goggle search may be complete.
Weekend Reading List (11.10.2012): Philly Welcomes NYC Runners, More Marathon Options, Winter Bike Prep, Kayak Rescuers, Track Star, Election and Biking
Brotherly Welcome for Runners and More Marathon Options
From Runner’s World: Philly Marathon Opens 3,000 Spots for NYC Runners
The Philadelphia Marathon announced late Tuesday it’s opening 3,000 slots for those registered but unable to run the ING New York City Marathon.
From The New York Times: Options for Runners After a Race Is Canceled
With its majestic vistas, huge crowds and brand name, the New York City Marathon is one of the top road races in the world. So when Hurricane Sandy led the organizers to cancel this year’s race, many of the 47,000 entrants asked themselves: What now?
Endless Winter Chronicles British Surf Scene
The “classic” movie about surfing easily remains The Endless Summer but what do you do if summer in your part of the world feels like a warm winter day at best? You don the best wetsuit you can and hit the waves anyway.
That’s the ideas that directors Matt Crocker and James Dean had as they traveled through the United Kingdom collecting stories about the British surfers. So instead of The Endless Summer, the pair has fittingly chronicled The Endless Winter. The story actually begins about 100+ years ago when a Hawaiian Princess allegedly hit the waves by Brighton Pier, but really picks up following World War II when American and Australian surf culture made it to England, and so began the quest for surfing in The Endless Winter. For those who want to experience it from the warmth of their couch, the DVD will arrive later this month.
[Via Sabotage Times: Endless Winter: The History Of The British Surfing Scene]