The Evolution of the Revolution
Thomas Meyerhoffer’s portfolio is something other product designers would kill to call their own — or certainly smash their 27-Cinema Displays in sacrifice. His first success came in 1994, when he designed the first pair of wrap-around-lens ski goggles, the Smith V3. In 1996, he led Apple’s eMate design team, which preceded the iMac. From [...]
A river of features runs through it
The modern fly fishing wader has only seen a moderate degree of innovation since the introduction of breathable construction materials. With breathability came increased comfort and performance compared to heavy and hot neoprene or plastic materials, but designers have essentially been tweaking and adjusting a basic model that no one built better than Simms Fishing… [...]
Try Swimming a Mile in these Shoes
Sporasub’s innovative new swim fin, the Revolution Fin ($179), combines the elegance of the traditional freediving fin with the practicality and style of what most closely resembles a bicycling shoe. Equipped with three Velcro straps, the shoe provides a very comfortable, yet snug fit underwater. Pre-molded and built of nylon with a polyurethane covering, the [...]
World surfing champions Mick Fanning and Steph Gilmore filmed by Timeslice (the team behind the Matrix bullet time) for Rip Curl at Sunway Lagoon Wavepool in Malaysia. Achieved using 52 Canon DSLR’s, 3 waterlogged Mac’s, and a dozen destroyed hard drives. Your Monday morning video-caffeine.
End Kayak Clutter
To deal with the age-old problem of cluttered gear in confined spaces (in this case Kayaks), Malibu Kayaks has created the X-Wing Sliding Console ($130). Designed to confine all your fishing equipment into one compact, convenient location on your kayak, the console provides mounting positions for rods, GPS units, fish finders, compasses, a dry box [...]
A Perfect Fit
In the ongoing list of visceral man-activities, trying your hand at shooting a fish underwater is certainly up there. But, with the thrill comes a fear, justifiably, of knocking out your front teeth due to lack of experience (I’ve seen it happen – not fun). If so, then Riffe has developed the perfect shooter for [...]
Deep Sea Agility
Aside from the lure of a half naked Mermaid, the Dive R Performance Freediving Fins ($349) offer the experienced freediver an opportunity to reach maximum depths without sacrificing agility or comfort levels under water. Made by top Australian diver Ray Powell, the extreme angle of these glass blades provide the diver with easy surface kicking [...]
Beaches Optional
In addition to the Orlebar Brown Boxer, we also got to check out the Monocle Edition ($180) of the Bulldog shorts. The new Bulldogs have an updated cut, that’s a little more forgiving in the waist and seat, as well as a new fabric which is slightly less coarse. The best part of the Monocle [...]
High Visibility Watercraft
Constructed of transparent Lexan the Transparent Canoe/Kayak ($1,475) measures just over 11′ in length and is designed for comfort with a wide water displacement with lower deck seating (adjustable). Carrying two people (up to 425 lbs) in high visibility comfort, the see-through skiff won’t satisfy our hard-core enthusiasts, but the Transparent Canoe isn’t just novelty [...]
A Pack With An Identity Crisis
Outdoor Research calls the DryComp Ridge Sack a perfect pack for peak bagging and summit pushes. Well, living in Minnesota, there aren’t a lot of peaks to be bagged but we have a few thousand lakes and countless rivers, so I’m re-positioning this waterproof bag as the perfect paddling pack.
A River Runs Beneath It
Fishing. A man’s practice of patience and his place of solace. Only question is, what waterbound temple do you choose? Well, The Angler by Bell Canoe Works ($1,220) is built for all-day comfort without sacrifice of speed and one of the best we’ve come across. Depending on your needs The Angler’s options include swivel seats, [...]
Tubular Man!
Even if you can’t ride a board to save your life, thanks to Oakley, you can still channel the look of Hawaiian surfing icon Bruce Irons with the Oakley Bruce Irons Signature Series Dispatch sunglasses ($230). Personally designed by Bruce to reflect his life, these beefy custom Dispatch glasses feature punk inspired red and black [...]
Wet or Dry, This is a Serious Watch
Whether you’re in the market for a serious watch for deep sea exploration that doesn’t require an ocean of cash, or just in search of some rugged arm candy, Dievas is a brand worth researching. Created recently in 2006, Dievas is an independent manufacturer founded on the principle that quality and customer service mean everything. [...]
Vanquish Enemies in Any Direction
While you were busy doing things like going to college, starting a career, and maybe even having some kids of your own, Hasbro has been vigorously upgrading the Super Soaker watergun line with features far beyond the original 20 you may have wielded mercilessly back in the day. The case in point is the Super [...]
Don’t Blink!
Competitive triathletes are always looking for an edge, whether it’s to shave seconds off of transition times, improve aerodynamics on the bike, or increase comfort. So it’s no surprise that technology plays a big role in the sport. Faster, lighter bikes, wetsuits, and even shoelaces have been designed and tweaked for optimum performance. So why [...]
