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Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II Lens Review
January 8, 2017
A zoom lens offering a high zoom ratio with magnification of 11.1x Features Zoom lock switch Compact Silent Wave Motor (SWM) Built-in Vibration Reduction (VR) provides the equivalent of a shutter speed 3.5 stops* faster Nikon Super Integrated Coating (SIC) adopted Two focus modes M/A (manual-priority autofocus) and M (manual focus) Focal length 18-200mm Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.6, Minimum aperture f/22-36 Lens construction 16 elements in 12 groups (with two ED glass and three aspherical lens elements) Picture angle 76°-8° Closest focusing distance 0.
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Richard Holland - Skateboarder, Maker, Landrover
November 9, 2016
Richard Holland is a designer and artist who lives in Sweden. I spoke to him briefly over email about his most recent project, the Floda 31 art residency as I was potentially going to go over there and visit (although in the end I never did). Richard: We are making a sculptural snake run that take’s you on a journey from the field, through the forest and concludes in a panoramic of the surrounding landscape, this is being made for skateboarding and being funded by a global brand.
Tags: interview
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Canyon Dude CF 9.0 Fatbike Mountain Bike
November 3, 2016
A quick blast on the Canyon mountain bikes website reveals this mad machine - the Canyon Dude - a kind of fatbike, hardtail mountain bike with suspension forks. The pure use case is ragging around everywhere and anywhere with an emphasis on horrible, wet, muddy UK conditions. Feature highlights Schwalbe Jumbo Jim 4.0” tyres Shimano SLX 10 speed shifters Shimano Deore XT Shadow Plus rear mech Carbon fibre fatbike frame Specialist DT Swiss BR 2250 fatbike wheels Also available in a version with a carbon fork instead of a suspension fork This bike defies conventions.
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5 Uses for the Google Cardboard VR Headset
October 25, 2016
Google Cardboard is a virtual reality (VR) platform developed by Google for use with a head mount for a smartphone. Named for its fold-out cardboard viewer, the platform is intended as a low-cost system to encourage interest and development in VR. To use the platform, users run Cardboard-compatible applications on their phone, place the phone into the back of the viewer, and view content through the lenses. Play Games VR Games are steadily increasingly available in the app store.
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The Georiders Story - How to Set Up an Adventure Tour Business
October 23, 2016
Update 2017. Georidersmtb is no longer operating. I will write a full report of what happened with my experience setting up a mountain bike tour company in Georgia. Back in 2007 I was travelling by bike and ended up in the Republic of Georgia. Pedalling through Georgia around Christmas 2007, it was a beautiful but unfamiliar place with amazing varied landscape but clearly a lot of poverty and the fall out from a collapsed Soviet system.
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Kitesurfing Lessons and How to Look After Your Kitesurf Gear
October 23, 2016
Many former windsurf enthusiasts have now moved to kitesurfing which has grown immensely in popularity in recent years. I was attracted to kitesurfing by the minimalism of the gear compared with windsurfing and so I decided to take some lessons at the Kitesurf Centre at Camber Sands. The course lasted a few cold windy days and I took the train down to Rye from London and cycled down to the coast to the hut on the beach.
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Updated: Ways to travel on the cheap
October 23, 2016
Travelling is often seen as something for the rich. However, over the years travel has got cheaper. The majority of my ‘real’ travel experiences have been the cheapest ones and involved the bare minimal amount of money, living as close to a travelling hobo as possible. Saving up and generating cash Ask nicely for kit that you can test for a company - find the right person who deals with that sort of thing.
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Which Jobs Combine Tech and an Adventurous Lifestyle?
October 23, 2016
As someone who has mostly made a living out of working in tech, but who loves the outdoors I have questioned the kind of existence that comes with “screen based work” - framing it as something that is at odds with an adventurous lifestyle. Here are some kinds of work that could combine the two. Capturing media and stories from spectacular places. The adventure content producer is someone who uses modern media capture technology - film, audio, written word etc to create stories which include company product placements.
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Every Ride Has a Story - Adventure Mountain Biking
October 23, 2016
Over the years I have seen a definite evolution of mountain biking. 15 years ago it was a niche activity and anything was acceptable but the marketing side was only just emerging and what was visible was the glamorous competitions and downhill world cups. The opportunity presented by owning and riding a mountain bike raises thoughts and possibilities of how to go further, take different routes or adjust equipment to increase the potential adventure.
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How to Improve Mountain Biking Skills
October 23, 2016
Notes from when I did my mountain bike technical leader course Climbing Weight position Position your weight to keep the front wheel on the ground for effective steering and sufficient traction through the rear wheel. The can require a shift forwards onto the front of the saddle. Pull back rather than up on the handlebars with the elbows bent and tucked in. This helps keep the front wheel on the ground and going straight.
Tags: Mountain bikeSkills
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5 Top Day Trip Backpacks Review
October 23, 2016
QUECHUA Forclaz 22 Air Day travel Backpack Quechua are the budget option but usually well made and good value for money. Designed for day hiking in all weather (hot, rainy, etc.). Weight is distributed between the shoulder straps and belt. It features a ventilated back, belt, water bladder (not included) and mesh pockets and a rain cover. A decent budget option. more Osprey Daylite Daypack A daypack for a fast hike, trail running or city walking.
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Interview with Goat from Ridingthespine.com about Fatbiking the Length of the Americas
October 23, 2016
I contacted Goat from the ridingthespine.com because I was planning to do a similar trip. Goat and two friends rode the Great Divide Mountain bike route from Alaska down to Mexico and then rode off road all the way down the mountains of South America. I haven’t seen another trip quite like it and I was attracted to it’s adventurous spirit, ambition and willingness to get off the roads. Goat is known for his wonderfully poetic writing and his email response to my queries about his bike, route, and other thoughts was equally mystic.