Archive for the ‘Sports’ Category
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Bad Ass Bearded Snowboard Masks
Skiing is fun. Frosty wind slapping you in the face as your race down a hill is not. We love the idea of the Beardski Ski Mask for so many reasons. 1. It will keep your neck and face warm. 2. Instead of making skiers look like a black-faced ninja, skiers (and snowboarders alike) can look like sporty yetis. 3. We love the idea of the ...
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These Carbon Nano Bicycle Tires Don’t Need Air
Having a flat bicycle tire is no longer a problem of yours if you own a set of the Energy Return Wheels, designed by Brian Russell of Britek Tire and Rubber. These airless bicycle tires feature a new type of technology where rubber has been stretched over a series of carbon nano tube reinforced composite rods that were designed to provide the same cushioning as traditional, ...
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Normal Door Flips Down Into Pingpong Table
Berlin-based artist and designer Tobias Franzel has designed a ping pong table that doubles as a door – a great space-saver and a fun way to introduce some activity into a tiny living space. The door-turned-table functions on robust mechanics and transitions without much physical effort into a door or pingpong table – while the table is in door state, simple push the top of the ...
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9 Disney Princesses As Badass Street Fighters
Remember some of the illustrations we’ve shared that depict Disney princesses as pin-up-style tattoos and lingerie models? Well, this interpretation of Disney damsels is the best one yet! Austrlian-based DeviantARTist ~joshwmc has finally shown the ladies in a new light as badass street fighters. Say goodbye to the lacy g-strings, the frilly booty shorts and the coy smiles – these Disney princesses pack a punch! Rapunzel, ...
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Photos Of Olympians Posing With Their Daily Food Intake
A lot of food goes into nourishing a professional athlete’s body and mind, and these photos depict just that. Some of the world’s most celebrated athletes (commonly referred to as Olympians) were photographed by Umit Bektas for Reuters surrounded by their daily intake of food. You may be surprised – these thin, muscular and healthy folks eat a lot of *gasp* CARBS, and plenty of meat, ...
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SBU V: The Funky Self-Balancing Unicycle
The SBU V3 is a precision crafted self-balancing unicycle made with 6061 alloy. This super fun toy for circus-clown wannabes and cyclists is capable of supporting up to 325 lbs at once. The truly hands-free device does not come with a steering wheel or handlebars – the SBU is entirely controlled with natural leaning motions (similar to the Segway). Leaning forward will propel the SBU forward, ...
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The World’s Deepest Indoor Swimming Pool
Not only is the Nemo 33 swimming pool in Brussels, Belgium the deepest indoor swimming pool in the world, but in our minds, it’s also the creepiest. Seriously, who wants to take a swim down a black hole for fun? Oh wait…the pool is actually designed for divers to practice their skills (this makes the pool less creepy but we’re still terrified to venture anywhere near ...
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The Red Bull Sponsored Sky-Dive From Space
Red Bull is sponsoring the Red Bull Stratos project, in which Austrian sky-diver and BASE jumper, Felix Baumgartner, will make a 120,000 foot (36,600m) jump from a capsule suspended from a balloon filled with helium from space. Baumgartner will be the first parachutist to break the sound barrier with his body during the Stratos project in the hopes of acquiring scientific data on next-generation full pressure ...
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The $20,000 Usain Bolt Watch From Hublot
Hublot King Power – Price £17,000 ($26,000) Approx. Having just covered himself in glory at the recently concluded London Olympics, Usain Bolt solidified his position as the golden boy of Athletics – literally and metaphorically. As such, it stands to reason that luxury brands are falling over themselves to get Usain Bolt on board and few have done it better than luxury Swiss watchmaker, Hublot. Their ...
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Funky Sunglasses Made From Recycled Skateboards
Well-known skate brand, Diamond Supply Co. has released a preview of its latest line of sunglasses that are made from recycled skateboards. True to their brand and like previous models, the sunglasses feature a retro-inspired frame, but instead of conventional plastic, the entire frame is made of multicoloured layered wood construction. The Diamond brand title is labelled on each temple stem for proof of authenticity. We ...
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Aquaskipper: A Wicked Human-powered Watercraft
The Aquaskipper designed by Inventist is a lightweight watercraft designed to offer users a great workout while they are hopping and skimming above the water surface at a top speed of17mph. The Aquaskipper features a fiberglass spring that is responsible for the gentle bobbing and bouncing on the water’s surface while the hydrofoil wings have very little drag in the water. We think the Aquaskipper looks ...
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World’s Tallest Rock Climbing Wall
The people of the small town of Groningen in The Netherlands must be pleased that the world’s highest climbing wall is located in the place they call home. Not only do those who live in Amsterdam have reason to be proud of their record-breaking 37-meter (121 feet) tall climbing tower, but since the tower was constructed in 2004, climbing enthusiasts have something to look forward to ...
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Art Using Bikes, Google Maps & Gps
Christopher Wallace, we applaud you. Why? Because not only do you ride your bicycle enough for the both of us, but you also make cool art by tracking your path on google GPS. It takes a lot to get us to ride a bicycle, but to plan out a route, not get lost, and then create a fabulously cool work of art in the process is ...
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Finally Breathe Underwater With The Powerbreather
Power swimmers can now do the butterfly and speed swim without needing to come up to air with the Powerbreather Sealed Snorkel. That’s right, this is as close to being a fish as you can get with minimal gear. The sealed snorkel allows swimmers to remain submersed during their entire swim session workout. Fresh air is inhaled through a back pressure valve behind the head, while ...
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Golf Cleat Adapter For Running Shoes
US-based Insta Golf Shoes are making headlines in the Sports Industry. Engineered to be lightweight and tight-fitting to your favourite sneakers, you can now transform any ol’ shoe into golf-course worthy footwear. The Insta Golf Shoe comes with a cleat and tread combination that creates the mobility and traction necessary to stay safe, secure and ready to swing on the green. The latest line of Insta ...
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Snowless Sled Renders Winter Obsolete
Polish designer Szymon Hanczar has designed a the Hanczar Snowless Sled – a sled vehicle that can be used all year round on virtually any inclined terrain. Like snow sleds, the Hanczar does not have brakes, nor can it be steered by the driver, but that’s half the fun of sledding anyways, isn’t it? The Hanczar is currently in concept mode right now, but hopefully it ...
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Cool Sculptures Made From Skateboard Decks
Japanese artist Haroshi makes wonderful sculptural works of art by recycling old, used skateboards. “His creations are born through styles such as wooden mosaic, dots, and pixels; where each element, either cut out in different shapes or kept in their original form, are connected in different styles, and shaven into the form of the final art piece. Haroshi became infatuated with skateboarding in his early teens, ...
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Stunning Photography Of Red Bull Cliff Divers
Cliff diving is the purest extreme sport on earth. Take a high cliff, deep water and courage. What you get is all you need. No additional machinery, no protection whatsoever, just absolute concentration and complete body control. The equipment – a swimsuit – fits into your trouser pocket. The principle is simple; the complication is your own experience. Diving from heights of around 27m, the equivalent ...
