Take it all and then some
The utility of a BigFoot Bag wouldn’t be lost on a wiseguy like Tony Soprano. They’re designed to lay completely flat for quick loading and unloading of everything from large bundles of cash to liberated merchandise, or even the recently “disposed of” competition. Once the dirty work is done, the bags zip up and securely [...]
Slip 'n' slide on any tide
We’ve covered a lot of kayaks in the past – some built for speed, some for comfort. But this is a totally different animal. The out-of-the-box folks at Bellyak have taken inspiration from the kayak and created what they call a bodyboat. They’ve opened up the kayak completely, increased the curvature, and flipped the driver [...]
Porta-Phelps
While we’re big fans of running (barefoot or not), it’s hard to beat swimming for a full-body, heart rate jacking workout. Unsurprisingly, what keeps people out of the pool is the fear of breathing, or, rather, lack thereof. Well fear no more, we’ve found what could be the solution to all you oxygen lovers sitting [...]
Balanced for boogieing
Saltwood Paddles are a true stroke master’s delight — remember the topic is watersports folks. After all, the small Portland, Oregon based company was founded to scratch its own itch for a better paddle. The Reggie, one of their four trademark models alongside the Habit, Sweet T and Double Happiness, is a particularly innovative take [...]
Never on the rocks, impeccably neat
Originally intended as commemorative gifts for family and friends, Danny Brown’s handmade masterpieces were just too beautiful not to be shared. A little word of mouth, and some busy weekends later and Whiskeyjack Paddles came to be. Based out of the Rocky Mountains in Whitefish, Montana, Whiskeyjack creates individually crafted, hand made functional art in [...]
All Day I Dream About Sailing
While traditional boat shoes have long been a mainstay of summer wardrobes, few ever see the deck of a 12-meter yacht, nor are they suited for that environment. Leather uppers and laces stay soaked and chafe your feet, and slip-on shoes don’t inspire confidence when you’re headed up high in the bosun’s chair. So leave [...]
Turning night into day
The idea of SCUBA diving at night can seem absurd, dangerous and terrifying to someone who hasn’t tried it. But for those who have done it, it can be exhilarating and downright addictive. The ocean becomes a different place after dark and a whole new set of creatures emerges from daytime hiding places – shape-shifting [...]
Ocean Twelve
The International Watch Company has always done things a little differently. First of all, the firm wasn’t founded by a venerable Swiss family in the remote mountains of the Jura or in the Vallée de Joux. Rather, it was an American entrepreneur from Boston, F.A. Jones, who set up shop on the banks of the [...]
Latch on to Michael Phelps, Or Use This
The Bladefish 7000 Turbo ($1,735) is designed to help any underwater explorer keep pace with the surrounding marine life. If you’re last name happens to be Bond, it’ll probably work just as well as a taxi to various underwater missile silos. As the top of the Bladefish line, this high-powered version features a “Turbo” gear [...]
Chairman of the Board
Why is finding a good pair of swim trunks so damn hard? Is it too much to ask for a balance of quality materials, simple design, and fit? After asking ourselves the same questions season after season, we decided to do something about it. So we partnered with the good men at Onia to create [...]
Jump Around
How do you improve the trampoline? Easy, just build one on top of a giant inflatable platform. The Aviva Sports Orbit ($3,500) may be intended for water parks and camps, but if you’ve got the cash, think of this beast as the ultimate lake house accessory. The mondo aquatic trampoline measures 25 feet in diameter [...]
Top Grain
Instead of riding a disposable foam board you’re likely to toss after a few seasons, switch back to wood and ride a hand-crafted board built to last a lifetime. Using just one-third of the wood required for traditional boards, Grain Surfboards are predominantly made from Northern White Cedar wrapped around a mahogany frame. Super light [...]
Fish or cut board
Fishing and paddle boards. A marriage made in Florida. The creation of PE Corey Cooper, the Bote Sup Skiff ($1,399) used advanced engineering and modeling software to create one truly unique vessel. Intersecting a stand-up paddle board with the versatility needed for fishing, the Bote begins life as a 12′ Bote. Cooper then adds a [...]
Don't think Kayak. Think Paddleship.
The Hobie Mirage Oasis Kayak ($2,700) has been re-tooled for 2011 to help improve handling and speed while still maintaining great hauling capacity in the form of three enclosed stowage bins and a large on-deck cargo area. Speaking of hauling, the dual seater also ships with two of Hobie’s unique Mirage drive pedal systems, which [...]
Overboard Insurance
Kids think finding small objects at the bottom of the pool is a chance for adventure, but we all know losing your keys in the lake while jet skiing can ruin your week as an adult. That is, of course, unless you had the foresight to keep a WaterBuoy ($13) clipped to your key chain. [...]
