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Sealskinz Military Issue Waterproof Socks
October 23, 2016
Sealskinz military socks are thick, sturdy and meant to be waterproof. Having previously owned a pair of Sealskinz waterproof socks I was interested to know what the military versions were like. Initially my intention was to use them in my trail running shoes as a waterproof liner. Tech Spec Waterproof & Breathable Knee length & Calf Length available Merino wool pile lining for warmth and moisture control The Company Sealskinz is the need to defy the cold and the wet… “Whatever the weather, whatever the activity, our purpose is to enable you to go further, go longer, leave first and return last.
Tags: WaterproofMilitarySocks
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What are Extreme Sports and How Do They Differ from Traditional Sports?
October 21, 2016
The following list contains the main traits of an extreme sport: A high level of inherent danger Speed, height, a high level of physical exertion, and highly specialized gear Participant is subjected to natural or unusual physical and mental challenges such as speed, height, depth or natural forces and where fast and accurate cognitive perceptual processing may be required for a successful outcome Tend to be more solitary than traditional sports Beginning extreme athletes tend to work on their craft without the guidance of a coach Differ from traditional sports due to the higher number of inherently uncontrollable variables Environmental variables are frequently weather and terrain related, including wind, snow, water and mountains Often evaluated on more subjective and aesthetic criteria.
Tags: Extreme sportTravel
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Why bikepacking is becoming the latest cycling craze
October 18, 2016
Do you enjoy cycling and adventure? Do you not care about the terrain - paved or unpaved? Are you a fan of camping and just want to get out on a mini or maxi expedition whenever possible? If so then read on, Bikepacking - the new cycling craze has finally reached the mainstream. Years in the making, an ancient as the hills themselves, the evolution of Bikepacking is the fusion of mountain biking, cycle touring and other variations in between (gravel biking, cyclocross, adventure cycle touring).
Tags: FamilyOutdoorsBikepackingNatureTravelExploreAdventureCycling
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Vibram Fivefingers Trek Ascent Expert Review
September 23, 2016
This is a guest post by Lee Firman - an adventurer and entrepreneur who runs a company called Feetus. The Trek Ascent was released by Vibram FiveFingers in 2015, replacing the massively popular TrekSport. I remember when Vibram FiveFingers first announced that they were discontinuing the massively popular Trek Sport back in 2014, I put my head in my hands and had that sinking feeling: This was their best trail shoe, their second-biggest seller (behind the KSO, now the KSO EVO), and my personal favourite shoe.
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Eurobike 2016 Hot New Biking Products
September 11, 2016
EUROBIKE happens each year in Friedrichshafen, Germany to showcase premieres of new bike kit, the latest trends and ideas. From it’s early beginnings as a purely mountain bike show, there are now approx 1,350 exhibitors from 53 countries and 45,870 trade visitors from 103 countries. One of the most important events to get the latest from the bike world, I unfortunately wasn’t able to make it this year, but here is a round up of some products I felt were interesting from the coverage.
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Surly Ogre - Steel frame 29er bikepacking trekking mountain bike review
September 4, 2016
The Surly Ogre’s name perhaps doesn’t give the bike the right image or the image that it needs. Ogres are usually ugly and trudge about swinging clubs and fists with large thick heads and not too clever. However an Ogre can also be strong and wanders about everywhere in the mountains choosing to live alone and be self-sufficient. It is also described as “eats ordinary human beings” on Wikipedia. Ogres are character types from stories of yore harking back to simplier times like that bombproof bike your Gran had that she rode over field and mountain for years on end and never serviced it once and it had those shopper handlebars.
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Joey Schusler bikepacking filmmaker - The Trail to Kazbegi
August 4, 2016
Joey Schusler is an adventure athlete specializing in mountain biking & skiing. He couples his athletic skills with his creative drive as a photographer and filmmaker. Based in Boulder, Colorado. He says: The mountain bike is the perfect tool for adventure. Having been a competitive downhill racer for years, his attitudes changed and he looked for adventure elsewhere. The rider who recently made the viral “Trail to Kazbegi” mountain bike film about Georgia.
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Big Wave Surfing Mundaka, Spain Basque Country Surfing
July 31, 2016
Filmed from the harbour side. The town of Mundaka hosts one of the best surfing wave in the world when the conditions are right. The town is very lively with many bars serving beer and Pintxo. The Basque region is a stunning place to visit with the mountainous coast and many places to surf and bike. Nothing special about the video. I was experimenting with the timelapse feature of the phone.
Tags: Spain
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Vibram New Arctic Shoe Tread Technology Grips on Ice
July 28, 2016
Vibram are a company that are known for making high quality rubber soles for all kinds of shoes, but can be found on many kinds of hiking shoes. They also make the Vibram Fivefingers. Vibram have invented a new kind of shoe sole that grips perfectly on wet and dry ice. Vibram showcased their new sole technology at the Outdoor Retailer Winter Market. They built a large frozen block of ice and people could try out the ‘Arctic Grip’ shoes.
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Alternative Shaped Bicycle Handlebar Review
July 24, 2016
Most handlebars for mountain bikes are either flat: or what is known as a riser bar where the bar rises at an angle from the centre point: Backsweep is another attribute in handlebars which is the angle that the bars are bent backwards from the centre point. Most handlebars for road bikes are known as drop bars which are flat at the top then curve forwards and down then back.
Tags: TrekkingJ-barH-barRiserFlatHandlebarsBikepackingTouringbike-components
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Underwater Drone Kickstarter Campaign OpenROV
July 21, 2016
Lake Tahoe straddles the border between California and Nevada. Before a road was built in the 1930s a Steamship called ‘The Queen’ took people, cargo and mail across the lake. However, a road was built and demand plummeted. A local business tycoon came up with an idea to sink the ship in shallow waters and use it as a tourist attraction for glass bottomed boats. However, the depth was misjudged and the boat now sits at a depth of 150 m to this day.
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A New Map of the Brain
July 21, 2016
Researchers at the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have come up with a new map of the outer layer of the brain called the cerebral cortex. It will help researchers in studying brain disorders such as autism, schizophrenia, dementia and epilepsy. “The brain is not like a computer that can support any operating system and run any software,” David Van Essen, professor of neuroscience and senior author of the study, said in a news release.