311Aug 9, 2012
Powerskin Carbon Pro, the first racing suit integrating a carbon cage to deliver Intelligent muscle compression, combined with unprecedented fit. Compression in a competition suit is associated with increased support, efficiency and power, but high compression can have a restricting effect on movement. The swimmer in motion is also a dynamic form with complex requirements […]
312Aug 9, 2012
The swimsuits use the Hydro-K Zone 3D fabric, which helps to create graduated compression across different body zones; a technique that is credited with delivering a measurable improvement in swimming performance. For female swimmers, Speedo has also developed an innovative arm hole entry system which makes the garment easier to get on and off while […]
313Aug 9, 2012
This summer in London, Trek will debut the lightest mountain-bike frame ever built. The Superfly SL Pro weighs just 31.7 ounces—two less than the lightest 29-inch frame currently on the market. To make the ride stiff enough to handle the Hadleigh Farm mountain-bike course, designers settled on carbon, which Trek product manager John Riley says […]
314Aug 8, 2012
Cole Haan’s the LunarGrand combines unrivaled flexibility and movement while redefining how classic dress shoes function and operate in modern urban environments. “The goal of the design process was to create a wingtip to take on the streets of New York City—a shoe that utilized motion-enhancing innovations at the same time as retaining its authentic […]
315Aug 6, 2012
The North Face’s Powder Guide ABS Vest is being touted as the first avalanche airbag apparel. To create the vest, the North Face partnered with Germany’s ABS GmbH, which has been making avalanche safety gear since the 1980s and whose athlete roster includes big-mountain skier Lynsey Dyer and big-mountain snowboarder Xavier De Le Rue. The […]
316Aug 6, 2012
Originally designed for snowmobilers to use in emergency situations where they become stranded, the Airlite inflatable snowshoes can be useful to anyone who may be confronted at some point with a hike through deep snow. The snowshoes include two valves, one quick inflation/deflation valve and one standard tire valve. The snowshoes can be blown up […]
317Aug 6, 2012
The RC 5000 serves as an ultra light racing shoe designed for speed work and racing up to 10,000 meters. It features an extremely thin, airy midsole with strategically placed rubber underfoot for lightweight traction. Weighing just over 3 ounces, the RC 5000’s streamlined upper has a barely-there feel and a comfortable, yet snug fit […]
318Aug 6, 2012
Specialized has unveiled the Turbo, featuring 700c wheels with 36 spokes for durability and a 250-watt rear hub motor. It is powered by a down-tube-mounted lithium-ion battery. The Turbo has a SRAM 1×10 drivetrain with a SRAM X0 derailleur and trigger shifter. Riders may toggle the motor between four modes via a handlebar-mounted control. Because […]
319Aug 6, 2012
The Outlier Liberated Wool Peacoat combines a 2.5 layer wool softshell fabric -with yarn-dyed wool on the outside, fleece on the inside and a wind-and-weather-resistant polyurethane bond in the middle – and a modern, fresh cut to allow for great movement and flexibility while providing a plethora of warmth and comfort. It also features custom […]
320Jul 28, 2012
The NS800 is one of the most compact and exclusive in-ear headphones in the world. A high-fidelity headset with the most revealing sound in an incredibly small stainless steel housing. The Micro-Armature speaker is designed to deliver a well-balanced and superior sound quality. The NS800 provides precise and detailed acoustics throughout the entire sonic spectrum, […]