Archive for January, 2008

The Latest Extreme Sport Craze

Thursday, January 31st, 2008


This picture was taken from: tv3.co.nz

Are you wondering what this latest craze is? It’s freelining, launched in New Zealand.

The whole concept was to improve the uphill and downhill performance on a skateboard. The skateboard deck has then been separated into two individual skates.

The activity has already a team of professional riders who highlight that their aim is not to replace board sports.

Cycling For Health

Wednesday, January 30th, 2008


This picture was taken from: www.cyclingnorthwales.co.uk

Are you jeans slightly tight after the winter? Or maybe you have problems to button your shirt? Hmmm… you’ve put on weight, haven’t you? Again…

Winter is that period when we tent to move less and eat more. The results of this lifestyle come surprisingly quickly. We feel heavy and awkward. Fortunately, you can help yourself in many ways. Cycling is one of them…

Windsurfing v Kitesurfing

Tuesday, January 29th, 2008

These two activities have lots in common, but they differ in many respects.


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New Skateboarding Shoes 08 Release

Monday, January 28th, 2008


This picture was taken from: www.cnxz.cn

A good news for all skateboarding fans! The Roster is a new model of skateboarding shoes that will be available in Spring. It’s been designed by Joe Castrucci. Both inspiration from nature and design make the company one of the leading in the skateboarding industry.

The Roster’s inspiration has been taken from the adidas archives but the new shoes will surely suit the needs of modern skateboarders. Tim O¡¯Conner was the graphic designer.

Dive Into Darkness

Friday, January 25th, 2008


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Can you image diving in winter? Or at night?

Almost 2000 Scandinavian divers went into the water at 138 different dive sites in six Nordic countries. It was on Finland’s Independence Day 2007 at 20:07. Their aim was to show that diving is not just a seasonal hobby and they wanted to encourage more people to take up this sport. What’s more, they were after a new world record by the Guinness World of Records.

A Wireless Communications Systems In Winter Sports

Thursday, January 24th, 2008

As it’s the middle of the season, it’s worth to know about a new gadget for winter sports. A new two-way wireless communications helmet has been introduced by VOZ Sports, Inc, an innovative telecommunications and accessory company.

The LYNK helmet is waterproof and features two-way FRS radio communications, integrated Bluetooth® for communications and music, and a NOAA weather receiver.

Snowter For The Ski Slopes

Wednesday, January 23rd, 2008


This picture was taken from: www.gizmag.com

If your options on the ski slopes seem limited, there’s a Snowter, designed by German designers. They were looking to push beyond skis and snowboards in search to enjoy the slopes.

How does the Snowter look like? It’s like a seatless BMXwith two mini skis replacing the wheels. All you need to do is to split your feet between the front and rear pedals, then steer it with the handlebars at slow speeds, and dig the rear in to carve turns or drift it like you’re power-sliding once you’ve got some pace up.

BEBE SPORT Footwear To Launch In Spring

Tuesday, January 22nd, 2008

Bebe Sport is going to launch a new line of footwear in spring 2008. The new collection is addressed to sophisticated, body-conscious women between 21 and 35 years-old. If you want to look sporty and sensual at the same time, the new Bebe Sport footwear is then for you…

Bebe Sport footwear will be available at BEBE SPORT stores, better department stores, multi-branded footwear specialty chains and upscale footwear specialty boutiques and will include sport-influenced sneakers, sandals and casuals.