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Red Bull Crashed Ice 2011

“In Stockholm, Sweden, in 2001 a new sport was born, ‘a sport of the century’ as a renowned English newspaper described the breathtaking new competition. Athletes from around the world flocked to the Swedish capital for the inaugural race – wearing hockey skates in a man on man battle down a 300-metre-long ice track filled with steps, jumps and razor-sharp hairpin turns. The sport was called ice cross downhill and the race called Red Bull Crashed Ice.”

Basically take burly ice hockey players and have them race from the top of the hill to the bottom.  Also make the whole event a huge party for participants and spectators.  Brilliant!

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Fender Blender Pro

Imagine how fun a smoothie blending race with friends would be.  Rock the Bike builds the Fender Blender Pro for people that’d rather pedal instead of push a button to make a smoothie.  Video.  Retail $1,699

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Jones Hovercraft Snowboard

Channel your inner Marty McFly on a Jones Hovercraft snowboard.  The closest you’ll get to floating on snow.  Keep in mind this board is designed by legendary snowboarder Jeremy Jones.  Retail $399

“I have been dreaming of this board for years; a turbo charged pow board that floats so well it turns low angle stashes into full-speed features. My home  mountain looks totally different riding the Hovercraft because I constantly find new hips and slashes in places I’d never seen before. An oversized nose planes above the snow and smooths out the afternoon chop like none other.”
- Jeremy Jones

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Andy Irons (1978-2010)

The waves were your canvas.  Rest in peace Andy.

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Travis Pastrana vs Mt. Washington

Jiggy jiggy! Pastrana and his co-driver Marshal Clarke set the new record to the top of Mt. Washington. The precision needed to drive at these speeds is absolutely incredible.  Any road racing fan will be able to appreciate the amazing footage and accomplishment.  The full version with multiple camera angles can be viewed HERE.

Adidas Revolution 30 NBA Jerseys

Every NBA player will be wearing the new Revolution 30 jersey from Adidas this season.  The jerseys are 30% lighter and dry twice as fast, plus they are made from 60% recycled materials.   Adidas’ Formotion fabric technology reduces fabric chaffing where it counts the moist.  The biggest visual improvment is they won’t be as shiny and shimmery since the material is mesh.  Word.  Retail $249.99 for Authentic, or $79.99 for Swingman

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A Skate Escalation


The progression of skateboarding is always amazing to witness.

TaylorMade Rossa Corza Ghost Putter

Earlier this summer PGA Tour Player Justin Rose used the Ghost to win the Memorial.  During interviews all he could say was he putted “scary good.”  What a funny guy.  The new Rossa Corza Ghost was designed with input from vision experts.  They concluded that a white mallet would provide the most contrast with the green putting surface.  While the top three alignment lines and leading edge help you square up to your line.  This is the first mallet design I’ve seen in awhile that makes me want to take it for spin.  Scotty would not be happy.  Retail $159

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HBO Hardknocks – NY JETS – August 11th


Last season the Cincinnati Bengals were featured for HBO Hardknocks, which provides an in-depth look at an NFL team’s training camp.  This season Mark Sanchez’s Jets will be followed on and off the field.  Three hundred pound linemen filled with testosterone and eager to lay down some hurt is always entertaining.  First new episode airs August 11th.

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Longboarding New Zealand Highway

These Kiwis are crazy, plus one of them is rolling barefoot!  Shot on a downhill stretch of highway in New Zealand.

Speed limit:  56 mph
Distance:  1.5 miles

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