The sport of slacklining is no longer embraced only by tree hugging environmentalists. In fact, professional athletes from a broad range of disciplines use slackropes for balance training and conditioning. It’s addictive and fun to learn, but requires lots of practice to become a master… like beer pong and ping pong. Start off low to the ground and between two trees that are close together. Pick up this complete Mammut Slackline Set for $169.95.
Regardless of the YouTube videos (click here) mocking the creative camera work on the hit show “Man vs Wild,” Bear Grylls is a beast and I’d want him on my team if i was stranded in the wilderness. Turns out the knife he always uses on the show is made by Bayleyknife, and not SOG which is used by US Navy Seals. Of course master craftsmanship quality comes with a hefty price tag, try $605.
This represents the most technologically advanced board in the Sector 9 lineup. The Carbon Spoontail is constructed with 4 plies of maple, sandwiched between layers of Carbon Fiber and Fiberglass and dipped in the sauce of the day. The result is a super light long board perfect for big turns or just cruising to neighborhood coffee shop in style.
If you think you can’t do tricks on a longboard, watch the video clip below and get inspired.
A fancy business card is the second thing your client sees after the card case you just pulled out from your jacket. And we all know that the first impression is everything. Be prepared at your next convention, trade show, or happy hour with this sleek card case from Giorgio Fedon. Made from bent aluminum and coated with PVC, this is another fine product of Italian design. It doesn’t matter if your an ESQ, OBGYN, CTO, or straight up unemployed, handing out bent up cards from your wallet isn’t sexy. Purchase from the MoMa Store for $35.
There’s a reason these Patagonia boxers have a cult following among the world’s most dedicated outdoor enthusiasts. Think function over fashion every now and then.
If you haven’t purchased a new bicycle in the last 5-years, you’re in for some major sticker shock. A fully spec’d out Specialized S-Works Enduro SL Carbon full suspension mountain bike has an MSRP of $7,700. Too bad the Cash-For-Clunkers program doesn’t apply because you could trade up for a really really fancy two-wheeler. On the brightside if you’re hunting for an stylish affordable bicycle to wheel around on, it’s nice to know a company like Linus Bike exists.
Founders Adam McDermott and Chad Kushner, both natives of South Africa, started Linus Bike to bring simple designs and functional bikes to the masses. They utilized their experiences traveling abroad riding all kinds of bikes to design a stylish functional bicycle. Check out the Roadster Classic (pictured) for single speed joy, or the 3-speed Roadster Sport if your legs aren’t quite up to par. The Linus Bike showroom is located in Venice, California. Prices start at $359.
Only 70 of these Mini Rally Edition Clubman S will be available in the USA, meaning each Mini dealer will only receive one. The Rally Edition will feature Midnight Black exterior paint (silver racing stripes), Piano Black interior, 17″ black wheels, and roof rack. The distinct one-of-a-kind items are the “Rally Green” side mirror caps and white turn indicators. MSRP is $32,999, but plan to pay a mark-up plus you’ll want to add the JCW package option. Arrival date is rumored to be October 2009.
