 Extreme Sports Evolution Ads - From Primordial Ooze to Athlete in ESPN's Winter X Games Commercial::This mesmerizing ad for ESPN's Winter X Games illustrates the evolution of an extreme sport stunt. By mimicking the process of evolution, a primordial ooze-inspired jumble of screws turns into a clawing… [MORE] |
 Curly Designer Skateboards – IPSVM Board is an Artistic Form of Personal Transit::This skateboard from Designer Loren Kulesus looks too artistic to be called a normal. Even the wheels on this curly and curvy board appear to have been etched with the same design that flows on the surface.… [MORE] |
 Diamond Encrusted Pool Tables - $177,000 Luxury Billiards from Vincent Facquet::Luxury Billiards launches the Vincent Facquet designed luxe tables that he touts as the Rolls Royce of tables.
Billiard tables are larger and the balls are smaller; in this case, the billiard table has… [MORE] |
 Eco Ice Smoothers - NHL Zamboni Resurfacer To Be Replaced by Greener IceCats::The National Hockey League says it’s time for the Zamboni ice resurfacer to go up in flames. In Toronto alone, 60 Zamboinis cover 2,000 miles a year, and the city wants a cleaner technology. Roll out the… [MORE] |
 Sexist Snowboards - Burton’s Playboy Line Sparks Protests Amid Increasing Sales (UPDATE)::Burton’s cross-branding collaboration with Playboy for their line of ‘Love’ snowboards has ruffled some features in super-liberal Vermont, and now residents are protesting to try to run the snowboard company… [MORE] |
 Wingsuit Base Jumping - Flying Off Cliffs Like an Eagle::The acronym “BASE” was coined by filmmaker Carl Boenish, who filmed the first BASE jumps (from El Capitan, in Yosemite National Park) in 1978, and actually died some years later while BASE jumping. They… [MORE] |
 In-Home Ski Simulators - Snowless Downhilling in Your Living Room::This in-home skiing simulator is sure to be popular in areas where snow is at a premium. The unit works more like a piece of exercise equipment rather than a Wii program. It tilts, spins and shakes, generally… [MORE] |
 Body Juggling - Reach Zen With this Acrobatic Fitness Method::Body juggling is a way of fitness unlike any other. Through simple movements and balances, practitioners find they develop a strong mind-body connection (and burn some calories along the way). SaTek, developer… [MORE] |
 Furniture for Sports Fans - Game-Inspired Interior Designs::These one-of-a-kind furniture designs are a result of technical expertise, craftsmanship and imagination. They are as bright, witty and innovative as their creator, Chase DeForest. I especially like the… [MORE] |
 Bizarre Bicycles - Peculiar Pedal-Powered Designs::Design inventions are always good fun to keep up with. These unusual bike designs caught my eye at Designboom. How amazing must it be to bike down the slope on a snowy mountain top on a ski-bike, for instance?… [MORE] |
 Workout-Themed Denim Editorials - 'Clean Jeans' in GQ Style::We’ve been seeing an increased use of exercising and sports in fashion editorials. Take, for example, this ‘Clean Jeans’ editorial from the Spring 2008 issue of GQ Style magazine.
Photographer Sergio… [MORE] |
 Convertible Pool Tables - Aramith 'Fusion' Tabletops Go From Billiards to Boardroom::These sleek 'Fusion' pool tables from Aramith convert from billiard tables to dining or conference tables in a flash. Most pool tables are unwieldy and are thereby relegated to game rooms or overcrowded… [MORE] |
 Custom Cedar Strip Boats - Make Your Own Dreamboat or Have it Made::Even someone who knows nothing of boat-building techniques will be struck by the superb quality and beauty of Ray Klebba’s award-winning designs. Each craft is a work of art with wood selected to accentuate… [MORE] |
 37 Incentives to Lose Weight and Live Healthy in 2009::Another year has almost passed. Next week, millions of people will make a New Year's resolution to lose weight and live a healthy lifestyle in 2009.
Below, you’ll find everything from healthy lifestyle… [MORE] |
 Skins for Snowboards - DIY Deck Facelifts::Maybe your snowboard is old, maybe it’s ugly, or maybe you just want a change. No matter your motivation, giving your snowboard a face lift is made easy when you change out the deck graphics with a new… [MORE] |
 Underground Ultimate Fighting Sports - XARM is Full-Contact Armwrestling::What do you get when you cross a street brawl with armwrestling? No, not armbrawling. You get XARM! The newest full-contact sport is heading your way on Ripe TV.
Created by Art Davie, who also co-created… [MORE] |
 Arm-Powered Quadcycles - The Champiot Will Pump You Up::The Champiot quadcycle has been billed as "The Great Rowing Machine on Wheels." It’s obvious why the main locomotive power is via the arms. This bicycle innovation provides upper body exercise unlike the… [MORE] |
 Social Networking Sites for Cheerleaders - Squads.com Launches Event Webcasts::A new website called Squads was created to give cheerleaders and dancers a place where they could socialize with others across the world and view live webcasts of cheerleading events.
Squads was able… [MORE] |
 Sci-fi Sporting Accessories - Star Wars Golf Head Covers::If ever you suspected that golf was the sport of sci-fi loving geeks, this will probably confirm it for you.
Not sure if we will see Tiger Woods carting them around the course, but these furry Yoda, Darth… [MORE] |
 Olympic Models - Ryan Lochte Goes Fashionisto in GQ Magazine::It seems everyone wants to be in the fashion industry these days, even those who are mega successful in their fields. Earlier this year there was news that Kanye West would take a break from rapping and… [MORE] |
 Snowsports in the Summer - Snowflex Promises Year-Round Powder::The first Snowflex year-round wintersports slope in the United States is currently being built in Lynchburg, Virginia for Liberty University.
Snowflex is a revolutionary polymer composite artificial… [MORE] |
 Inflatable Skateboards - Get Maximum Air with the Pumpboard::Getting pumped is 90% of a skater’s skill, but this board needs to be 100% pumped to perform. The Pumpboard by Puxon Maciej is a fiber board that can be deflated, rolled up and easily stored.
The Pumpboard… [MORE] |
 Unique Gifts from Used Bike Parts – Resource Revival Redefines Recycling::The clever artisan recyclers at Resource Revival craft clocks, picture frames, key chains, bowls, and even jewelry from discarded bicycle chains, gears and wheels. In doing so, they lighten the load going… [MORE] |
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 $825,000 Rifles - These VO Vapen Rifles Are Fit for a King::Well, holy-moly Batman, this is where our gas money is going! VO Vapen is making stunning rifles for the Middle East oil barons to go plink off rogue camels. The Swedish company has an appointment from… [MORE] |
 Digital Tattoo Covers - Michael Phelps in ESPN Magazine::Michael Phelps, the undisputed number 1 athlete of 2008, graces the cover of the new ESPN Magazine with a pretty cool digitally manipulated photo that gave the Olympic champion a whole lotta ink.
The… [MORE] |
 Gamer Survival Rewards - Supermandolini Medals for 'Console War' Veterans::It's a friggin' war in your living room. You've survived poopsocking, carpal tunnel nose and lost vast quantities of fluids--you deserve a medal! We're on your side, buddy, blasting enemies, enduring countless… [MORE] |
 Gyroscopic Golf Clubs - The SKLZ ‘Gyro Swing’ Keeps You in Line::A gyroscope is a device for maintaining orientation. They are used in missiles, compasses, airplanes, satellites, space shuttles and boats. You can now add golf clubs to the list. The Gyro Swing from SKLZ… [MORE] |
 Super Sled Rockets - Snowmobile Stalks Snowbunny Prey::Take a look at the snarl on this bad boy. The concept snowmobile from Dominic Shindler is very impressive. It has big, wide tracks at the front and skis in the rear that are a stark departure from the… [MORE] |
 Underwater Luxury Yachts - Whale-Like Submarines::Jonathan Owen Pearson, has decided that with so many killer yachts roaming on the surface, it’s time to duck under the sea.
He conceives a 144 foot luxury submarine that will cruise the coral reefs and… [MORE] |
 35 Gifts for Athletes and Fitness Freaks::Athletes are a notoriously difficult bunch to shop for, even if it's only because of the sheer variety of sporting goods available. The products in this cluster, however, should help you narrow the field.… [MORE] |
 24 Surfing Innovations::In her Lifetime television movie called “Flirting with Forty,” actress Heather Locklear plays Jackie, a woman who falls for a much younger surf instructor. These surfing innovations would be perfect for… [MORE] |
 3D NFL Games - The Freaky Future of Televised Sporting Events::The future of televised sporting events has arrived with the first 3D NFL game between the Oakland Raiders and the San Diego Chargers. While the matchup certainly wasn't anything exciting by professional… [MORE] |
 Cross-Dressing Masked Wrestlers - Mexico’s 'Lucha Libre' Troupe::A group of cross-dressing wrestlers from Mexico called 'Lucha Libre' will be performing in England this month.
The exotic performers represent vintage Mexican wrestling with the colorful and creative… [MORE] |
 20 Michael Phelps Stories To Celebrate Sportsman of The Year 2008::Curiosity about Michael Phelps’ girlfriend has put the Olympic champion back in the news. Everyone is asking, “Who is Michael Phelps’ girlfriend?” Well, she is Caroline “Caz” Pal, a 26-year-old waitress… [MORE] |
 Guerrilla Wakeboarding in Venice - San Marco Square Surfing::Whoever says the Wiener (inhabitants of Vienna) are not “hip” is wrong. Today Vienna Online reported about a Dutchman, Duncan Zuur, surfing in San Marco Square in Venice.
Year after year, Zuur had traveled… [MORE] |
 Celebrated Athletes - Michael Phelps Named Sportsman of the Year by SI::Michael Phelps, one of the most high-profile athletes in 2008, has been named Sportsman of the Year by Sports Illustrated.
No one can argue with SI’s choice, as Michael Phelps has arguably helped NBC… [MORE] |
 Talcum Powder-Tossing in Ads - LeBron James in 'Chalk' for Nike::Before every game, Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James has a ritual of tossing chalk or talcum powder into the air. The act has become a symbol of the Nike "Just Do It" movement, and it's showcased… [MORE] |
 Gladiator Lesbian Accusations - MMA Champs Gina Carano and Tonya Evinger::Gina Carano is one tough, albeit smoking hot, woman, but because of the sport she specializes in, she’s prone to nasty media attention. Mixed martial arts have been a hot sports trend for guys for a while,… [MORE] |
 DNA Tests to Determine Athleticism - Atlas Sports Genetics Swabs for ACTN3::If the research Atlas Sports Genetics follows proves to be correct, parents might have a much easier time selecting sports for their children to play.
The Boulder-based Atlas Sports Genetics is offering… [MORE] |
 Design-Conscious Dumbbells - Vita Weights::I'll wager that most home gyms don't contain dumbbells as aesthetically pleasing as these Vita Weights. Their ergonomic shape makes them comfortable to use, and their sleek design means these Vita Weights… [MORE] |
 Recreational Tree Climbing - Rediscovering Our Playful Nature::Recreational tree climbing is gaining popularity among adults and children. Using a system of ropes and specialized gear, trees can be safely ascended with minimum instruction.
Richard Preston’s ‘The… [MORE] |
 Suspended Workouts - AntiGravity Yoga::The latest fitness craze sweeping across the U.S. is AntiGravity Yoga which involves climbing into a hammock and allowing it to act as a soft trapeze, supporting you as you strike your yoga poses while… [MORE] |
 Global Sailboat Regattas - The Volvo Ocean Race::Every three years, the most cutting-edge sailboats in the world circumnavigate the globe in the Volvo Ocean Race.
This past weekend, the teams arrived in Chochin, India for their second of ten stops.… [MORE] |
 Mockumentary Viral Marketing - The Hatfield Hot Dog Howitzer::How do you leverage a really popular publicity stunt that is only seen by a few thousand people at a time?
You make a viral video describing--with tongue planted firmly in your cheek--the “history” of… [MORE] |
 Holiday-Themed Sneakers - Puma “Chinese New Year” First Round::Although the Chinese New Year isn’t until January 26, Puma has decided to give consumers plenty of time to get their holiday kicks in advance of the holiday. The Puma “Chinese New Year” First Round sneakers… [MORE] |
 High-Tech Sports Facilities - The RFID Golf Range::This high-tech driving range with RFID golf balls is awesome. If a ball you hit reaches certain greens, a display monitor at your station will display its yardage and which part of the green it’s hit.… [MORE] |
 Parody Sports Virals - Nike Pro Exposes Cristiano Ronaldo, Pokes Fun at Nike::Nike Pro, the new ad from Nike, pokes fun at previous Nike virals and 'exposes' the secret behind Cristiano Ronaldo's skills.
Created by the UK's Nitro ad agency, the spot shows how Manchester United's… [MORE] |
 Insect-Inspired Pod Racers - The One-Man Scarab::Here’s a concept vehicle from the mind of David Miguel Moreira Gonçalves. It has four wheels and a capsule to house a single passenger who will lean and twist to steer, all the while being provided with… [MORE] |
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