Two skis, one snowboard; that’s how those of us who prefer warm-weather sports remember the difference. But now there is confusion with the dual snowboard, which looks sort of like a board cut in half and worn kind of like skis.
But apparently these are catching on, and could be yet another way to hit the slopes – if the snow actually arrives this winter. Check out the video to see why these might just shake things up. Continue reading It’s a Ski, It’s a Snowboard, It’s…
The great outdoors are great, but not on the feet. For those who like to rip the terrain with all-terrain vehicles chances are the feet take ripping too. Now Muck Boots is introducing the first rubber boot designed for all-terrain enthusiasts. These feature a micro fleece liner to absorb moisture and keep riders warm and dry. The boots are also designed to be durable and yet lightweight, and most importantly will keep mud and muck out. Continue reading SHOT Show: Muck it Up
For urban dwellers and those with tight spaces finding room for a bike can be no small task. Italian designers BYografia have introduced a solution in the form of a bookshelf designed for bikes. This allows the bike to be hung from the front wheel, while the accompanying shelves allow for storage of other bike gear – or maybe a few books!
BYografia Official Website
[Via PSFK.com: Bookshelf Bike Rack Offers Cycle Storage Alongside Your Reading Materials]
In a country of over 300 million people, the United States has very few manufacturers making shoes for all of those feet. Most of those jobs have headed outside our boarders into countries with lower wages and lower environmental regulations, but not all have left. In fact, there are some companies that have started up and are thriving based on the idea of creating a niche product instead of trying to become overly diversified. One such company is Okabashi Brands, Inc. of Buford, GA. Their low-cost, environmentally friend shoes are 100% recyclable and are made in America. Continue reading Made in America: Okabashi Brand Shoes
Maybe Jon Olsson should have thought about the name, but apparently he liked the ring of the “Douchebag,” which is actually the result of collaboration between skiers, designers, engineers and a technical university. Apparently the pro skier, who travels more than 300 days a year with his skis, looked to create a bag that could hold two pair of skis and basically got input from 150 skiers. Continue reading What’s in a Name? Douchebag Has Us Asking
High end headphone maker Audio-Technica was in Las Vegas this week to celebrate its 50th anniversary, and also entered the high-end fitness headphone market with the Apple-friendly ATH-CP500i and ATH-CP500 Sport Fit In-ear Headphones. Both have an exclusive ear-hanger design and loop support system to provide a stable, comfortable fit even during intense workouts. Congrats on making it to the big 5-0 to Audio-Technia. We look forward to putting these headphones to the test later this year.
There are boots that can be good for walking in deep wet snow, but these aren’t exactly good as hiking boots. Fortunately Hi-Tec Sports will bring out the new Pará Boot, a new pair of boots that offers “the best of standard rubber boot with the flexibility, comfort and performance of a hiker.” It features a Vibram sole and removable footbeds, along with a waterproof rubber upper, neoprene lining and a “toggle closure” to make them watertight. These weigh just a pound and a half on each foot, and at $105 they might be more than other pairs, but it is like two boots in one!
Sounds like a great boot that won’t let your feet slip or get wet!
Hi-Tec Sports
[Via Gearjunkie: Coming in 2012: Amorphous Rubber Boots!]
While this week’s Consumer Electronics Show promises to offer some new products (and if you’ve been checking out the site you’ve seen CES has been loaded with stuff), those looking to go exploring will find it with Magellan’s latest eXplorist 110 Handheld GPS Device, the newest sibling to the 710 (above). The eXplorist 110, which is being officially unveiled at next week’s SHOT Show will reportedly be ready to use, right out of the box. Continue reading SHOT Show Preview: Magellan eXplorist GPS Line to Expand
While we were are the Consumer Electronics Show this week, across the pond – that would be the Atlantic Ocean – another trade show was happening, this would be the London Bike Show. Fortunately our friends at BikeRadar.com were there:
In normal travels a lot of dust and grime can get on our handsets, but if you travel off the grid – or just out in the wilds – imagine what could damage your smartphone. A smart way to help keep the bad stuff out is the iCorkz, where are tiny plugs molded to exact specification to ensure a sealed and secure fit. By putting an iCorkz in it, ports say clean, dry and protected! Cheers to that!
Getting there is said to be half the fun, but whoever said that probably never got lost – or didn’t go very far. For the rest of us the RoadMate RV9145 from Magellan, which was introduced at this week’s Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, will make sure we find our way.
The GPS unit, which is designed specifically for RVers, features an extra-large high-resolution seven-inch display with customized routing based on vehicle profile and driver preference. It includes Magellan’s exclusive Good Sam Trailer Life RV Park & Campground Directory, and is pre-loaded with maps of the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico, and over six million points of interest. Safety features include customized routes, Highway Lane Assist, and turn-by-turn spoken directions. Additionally, the RV9145 includes Magellan’s exclusive OneTouch user interface and a convenient A/V input for a backk-up camera, DVD player or iPod. Press Release after the jump
While traveling, or even just a day by the pool, many a bad thing can happen to your electronics. At CES this year Vivick showed off some of its products to help make sure that these will survive a few spills or other dangers. Among these was the Vivick Aqua Guard for the iPad 2, which features a triple-layer waterproof seal, provides viewing of the device through a transparent window and offers protection from water, sand and snow.
After a workout it is time to hit the showers, and now you can enjoy some music while you get clean. At CES this week iDevices introduced its iShow, a water resistant, Bluetooth-enabled speaker that can stream music from portable devices. And while it is the “i” in the name, an Apple device isn’t required. It will stream directly from any device that offers Bluetooth, including a PC or Android device, making it ideal for use in the shower, or just at the beach or by the pool. It features a 200-foote range, and runs for 15 hours on three AA batteries. Press Release after the jump