New Sports
September 30, 2008
Freeline Skates Review
Freeline Skates are new way of looking at skate type mobility and are ridden in a skateboard-snowboard-like style. Freeline Skates let riders achieve high levels of traction and carve smooth "S" turns while riding downhill and dance like a fish on the flats and uphill. Also cool is how extremely portable Freeline Skates making them the smallest and lightest form of transportation. Freelineskate.com Check out these Freeline videos to get an idea of how to ride them. You can buy these Freeline Skates for a price of $150.
Via Gearpatrol
May 1, 2008
The Freebord - Skateboarding To a Whole New Level
The Freebord is another way to snowboard during the summer or whatever. Listen these analogies have been used way to much in the extreme sporting world, so let's just say it how it is. The Freebord is not a "snowboard" for the pavement, but a skateboard that's been tweaked to let you shred the pavement. OK maybe it kinda similar! With outside wheels that act just like the edges of a snowboard, and center wheels that act like the petex base, the Freebord gives you ultimate control. The only thing is when you wipe out on the pavement you'll be lifting more than just snow off your face. Extreme! You can buy your very own Freebord for a price of $210-$340.
Via Backcountry Via Uncrate
March 7, 2008
Blokart Land and Ice Wind Surfer
The Blokart Land and Ice Wind Surfer brings up a scene you might want to check out! Wind Surfing can also be done on land and while reaching speeds of up to 55 mph without need for fuel or engines. The Blokart Land and Ice Wind Surfer easily fits in its 3-foot bag and can be put together quickly. Just unlock its wheels, insert the ice blades, and you are ready to go from land to ice. To brake you just release the sail a bit or turn into the wind, just like sailing, or you can get the Blokart brakes, which are located on the steering wheel and are activated by squeezing, very much like a bicycle’s brakes. The Blokart Sport model sells for $2,600 while the Pro model ask you to shell out an extra $500.
Via Bornrich
December 11, 2007
SportsTech Hillracer Cross Summertime Bobsleigh
What is going to replace skiing and snowboarding after all the snow melts? Well, Summertime Tobogganing with sleds like the Sports Tech Hillracer Cross may be a big hit. The Hillracer Cross is a go-cart-like vehicle which is steered by the feet and by shifting the weight of the rider. The Hillracer Cross features an anti-rollback system, hydraulic brakes and even a centrifugal force brake device which turns after 39km/h. The Ideal terrain to ride on is forest roads, and any kind of sloping terrain that doesn't have too many obstacles. SportsTech.