Upgrade The Way You Record Mayhem

Men, if you’re like me, you enjoy a good thrill. I prefer terrain/tree skiing (about which I cannot claim to be entirely skilled at), rapid trail biking, or shredding. Recording proof that you managed to stick that landing (or not) is the stuff that truly great YouTube videos are made of.

The primary problem with cameras and camcorders is bulk - something not conducive to your already precarious balance. Enter VholdR. VholdR is a helmet/handlebar mounted camera that self-levels up to 192 degrees via the aid of dual lasers, ensuring that your spill is seen from a level perspective, even if your face is having an intimate moment with the ground.

VholdR is made of black brushed aluminum, baked fiberglass, and rubber to withstand major impacts. Plus, its innards are treated with silicon insulation to help withstand mud, snow, rain, and bits of your face.

Cost: $330

Also See: GoPro Digital Hero 3 Sports Wrist Camera | Sanyo Xacti Waterproof Camcorder

Premier Brands. Private Sales. Awesome Prices.

What if there was a way to get the best in men’s fashion at insider prices? What if you could enjoy the most exclusive sales on your favorite brands, right from the privacy of your own home? Well now you can.

Gear Patrol, in fine fashion, is glad to present a special offer to our readers. An exclusive invitation to join Rue La La, a membership only site that gives you access to online private sale Boutiques, where you can enjoy your favorite designers at the best prices (up to 80% off). Each Boutique is devoted to single designer brand and only open for a few days. Short, but sweet.

You can also receive email reminders and text alerts so you never miss a sale.

For Gear Patrol Readers: How’s this for starters, sign-up today and you’ll get access to the Hickey Freeman Men’s Boutique (ends November 12, 12pm EST), a private sale where you can enjoy up to 80% off their latest styles. Oh, and don’t blame us if your significant other goes ape over your “invitation” with Rue La La. A few extra points with the lady never hurts.

Simply follow the instructions after the jump to sign up for Rue La La and a sneak peak at some upcoming Men’s Boutiques.

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A New Sport To The X-Games Cometh

What has two wheels, can hold up to 3000 lbs of downward force and might pave the way to a new alternative action sport? The Freeline Skate.

The Freeline Skate is an entirely new way for those of you that skateboard, surf and snowboard to shred. You can take your existing skills and relocate yourselves to the streets and parks rather than oceans and mountains to get your thrills. Better even is their transportable size and mobility.

If you’re wondering how the heck you actually ride these, it’s worth watching Freeline’s videos.

Cost: $149 @ Freeline Skates

Submarine Grade Steel On Your Wrist

Swiss and Japanese brands tend to dominate the conversation when it comes to watches. However there are other brands out there that deserve praise. Take for instance Sinn, a German watch company known for its many exclusive technologies, unique designs, and expert craftsmanship.

One of their most popular models is the Sinn U1 - a 44mm diving watch you can truly appreciate. You get many of the typical features found in other high-end dive watches three to four times the price: a uni-directional ratcheting bezel, sapphire crystal, automatic movement and, of course, superb water resistance.

So what else makes the Sinn U1 great? Submarine steel. It’s made from the same special steel used to construct submarines, making the watch both anti-magnetic and also resistant to salt water corrosion. Things you want in a diving watch.

Cost: $1,760 @ Watch Buys

Also See: Eterna KonTiki Diver Watch ($7,360)

The Jim Beam Distillery. I can already smell the bourbon.

Looking for a getaway this month? Vegas, Europe, Mexico maybe? Well, how about making a trip to Louisville, Kentucky?

September is National Bourbon Heritage Month (bet you didn’t know that) and what better way to celebrate than partaking in the caramel-hued libation. Combine that with relaxed Bourbon tasting, grilled red meat, sports, and you’ve got yourself a getaway that’s easy on the wallet and not so easy on the liver, but who’s counting.

Make sure the hit up the Jim Beam Distillery (149 Happy Hollow Rd, Clermont, KY) to check out the Jim Beam and Knob Creek manufacturing process, play a round on the Heritage Hill Golf Course (1050 Valley View Dr., Shepherdsville, KY) and round out the night on Bardstown Rd, where you’ll find more bars than you know what to do with. You might even find time to squeeze in a trip to Churchhill Downs (700 Central Ave. Louisville, KY) to place a few bets on the ponies. Drink in hand.

There Are Ranges And Then There Are Molteni Ranges

A man’s place is a kitchen. A kitchen equipped with a Molteni Professional 145 Evolution.

Your demand for the very best extends to, quite possibly, the most important room in a man’s home. The kitchen.

At the heart of every good kitchen is a good range and a good looking piece of equipment is nothing if it can’t keep up with you in the kitchen. If you’re looking for something professional grade, with amazing attention to detail, a rich history, and classic design, then look no further than the Molteni Professional 145 Evolution. A Moleteni (MOLE-ten-ee) is an absolute luxury to have/want/need, each range is hand-made to your exact dimensions and technical specs (too many to list) and fully integrated with your kitchen.

What this means to you: A professional’s (or pro-aspiring) dream to have in the restaurant and nothing short of pure singularity in the homestead.

Cost: Home ($23,000-$75,000), Professional (Varies) @ Molteni