Winter
August 28, 2008
New Snowflex Slope at Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia
Briton Engineering Developments will be building their first major Snowflex slope in the USA. The Snowflex Slope will be built at Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia and will consist of a main ski slope and a beginner’s slope totaling 3766m2 (about 40,537 sq ft). In addition to ski and snowboard instruction, the beginners slope will also be designed to include tubing. Some features on the main slope will include a big kicker, a tabletop, a 4m high quarter pipe and two rails. A ski lodge will also be installed, permitting parties and other special events. Construction is due to begin early September 2008 with a grand opening sometime around the start of the New Year, 2009.
Via Boardsportsource
January 22, 2008
4D Snow Bikes Are The Next Dimension In Snow Bikes
There's only so many options of cool ways to get have a good time/get hurt this winter and like the Brenter Snowbike C4 which we covered before, the 4D Snow Bike is one of them. Darin Schultz, who is currently living in an RV between Keystone Resort and Loveland Pass, Colorado, has come up with the 4D Snow Bike concept. The 4D Snow Bike kit can be installed on any mountain bike frame, and and is basically like riding your bike, but with a pair of skis with slots cut into them for your tires. The 4D prototypes use paddle tires for traction). Something we are definitely going to try this winter! Preliminary test models were sold on eBay for $469 before Christmas to give you an idea. Orders now being accepted. 4D Snow Bikes.
Via GetOutdoors
January 10, 2008
Monomed Single Blade Kicksled
The Monomed Single Blade Kicksled is another cool winter sled device that we came across. The first confirmed sighting of the Monomed Single Blade Kicksled was in Sweden around 1870. To operate, you stand on the one metal runner, and to move along, you kick like a skateboard with one foot alongside the runner. It takes some practice to be able to operate this, but once you have learned it you will travel fast over hard packed surfaces. Looks like fun! You can buy this kicksled for a price of $457.
December 26, 2007
Blizzard Sport Snow Maker Machine
The Blizzard Sport Snow Maker Machine allows you to have a wintery good time anytime the temperatures 25 degrees Fahrenheit or below. The portable Blizzard Sport Snow Maker Machine can cover an entire front and back yard at about 50 cubic feet of genuine snow per hour with its 1.5 hp aircompressor and high-pressure water pump. All you have to do is plug the Backyard Blizzard into a standard 20-amp electrical outlet, and hook up a garden hose. This bad boy works great for sledding, snowball fights, and turning your backyard into a white playground. Unfortunately though, those looking to get one will have to wait until “next year,” as the Backyard Blizzard is already sold out for 2007. Next year though, you can buy the Blizzard Sport for a price of $2,400. Backyard Blizzard.
Via Coolest Gadgets
December 5, 2007
Brenter Snowbike C4
Snowboarding...yeah...skiing...ok...how about snowbiking! The Brenter Snowbike C4 is basically a full-suspension mountain bike, but instead of wheels, there are skis. Instead of pedals there are footpegs. The rider sits on an extra long seat and steers the bike with the handlebar. Riders on a skibike have multiple points of contact -- both the bike's skis and the handlebar. This offers the beginning rider a lot of confidence and makes maneuvering the very similar to skiing: Steer back up the hill to slow down, dig in an edge to stop. Plus, the handlebars add to steering control. The Brenter Snowbike C4, one of 6 Brenter models, has a price of $1,400. If you want to learn more about snowbiking check out Brentor Snowbike Site.
November 30, 2007
Olympus Mju 790 SW Winter Kit
The new Olympus Mju 790 SW Winter Kit is meant to enable skiers, snowboarders and all other cold weather athletes to capture all their sweet trick photos and snow-bound exploits in the freezing cold. The Olympus Mju 790 SW Winter Kit features the Mju 790 SW camera in Starry Silver, along with a neoprene case, a stylish Rossignol beanie and a winter snow tube. The Olympus Mju 790 SW camera is shockproof to 1.5m, waterproof to 3m, and freezeproof to -10°C. The Olympus Mju 790 SW Winter Kit is available now only throughout Europe.
Via LetGoDigital
November 27, 2007
Anon Realm Snowboard & Ski Goggles
These Anon Realm Snowboard & Ski Goggles are the first in the Anon line to combine spherical lens technology with the new interchangeable Air Mesh Ventilation system. Anon Realm's amplify your field of vision while controlling ventilation level. Plus they lool really cool! Anon puts it this way... "Packed with Anon innovations like Spherical Lens Technology, our interchangeable Air Mesh Ventilation System, and the Auto-Adjust Strap Attachment, the Realm is in a class by itself. All of its features combine to give you ultimate control over your environment and allow you to see the mountain in ways you never thought possible." Anon Realm Goggles are available in a variety of colors, come with an Orange Lense, and cost $120. Anon Optics.
November 26, 2007
Alu High-Tech Sledge with shock absorber
The Alu High-Tech Sledge with Shock Absorber, made from buckle-resistant aluminium 6061, (used to make premium mountain bike frames) is the first of its kind and will save your butt from an unnecessary beating. Which is good, unless you're into that kind of thing... The Alu High-Tech Sledge flaunts comfort and safety and bumps and jumps are absorbed by a 165mm (6 3⁄4″) steel spring shock absorber. Also the shock absorber has a 12cm spring deflection which can be appropriately adjusted depending on weight and the terrain. The sled features ergonomic seating crafted in transparent polycarbonate (used for crash helmets). The sledge is only 6 1/3″ flat when folded. Buy it for a price of £309 or $640 US.
Via BornRich
November 23, 2007
Bluetooth Sports Helmet w/ built in headphones
Extreme activities like skiing and snowboarding deserve to have soundtrack, and that's where the Bluetooth Sports Helmet come in. The Bluetooth Sports Helmet features built-in headphones that receive Bluetooth signals from a remote transmitter that plugs into your iPod or other MP3 player. Helmet construction has a durable injection-molded ABS upper shell, and a lower shell is made of a polycarbonate with an EPS foam liner. This Sports Helmet includes 16 airflow vents, removable ear pads, vent plugs, easy-to-adjust straps, and a goggle-securing lock. Buy the Bluetooth Sports Helmet for a price of $300.
Via Coolest Gadgets
November 22, 2007
Ski Skoot snow skooter
The Ski Skoot snow skooter is just your plain old scooter but with with snap-on/snap-off snow ski attachments for a year-round experience. The Ski Skoot snow skooter features a rear foot brake for extra stopping power and a safer ride and extra safety locks on the scooter handle tube and the folding mechanism. Using one of these things on the snow is way better than on land. Buy this snow scooter for a price of $80. SkiSkoot.