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Mishka’s K2 Snowboard
You may have seen the CLAW styled K2 snowboard for the ladies, now behold some of Mishka’s designs for the fellas. The boards are expected to drop sometime in August/September of this year for winter ‘09. Be sure to check for the larger sized, detailed vert shot of the boards after the jump.
Popularity: 17% [?]
Extreme Sledding?
Just when we thought we’ve seen it all, we come across this clip of “extreme” sledders. That’s right. These aren’t your average, just slide down the mountain group either, they hit jumps, do flips, and other tricks on their modified Mad River Rocket sleds. We just hope this doesn’t mean that we have to share precious mountain space with them and they keep it in the back country. Check out this full photo and video gallery of the sleds in action.
Popularity: 10% [?]
Deer Caught In the Headlights, Literally!
Wow, talk about bad timing. Check out this clip of driver Travis Pastrana gunning it at the ‘08 Sno Drift Rally in Atlanta, Michigan with only 11 miles to go. He was leading by 1:44 and then disaster struck in the form of a deer (00:30), instantly ending his race.
Popularity: 16% [?]
Goggles From adidas Are A Sight for Sore Eyes
Cheap goggles suck, especially when you’re barreling down a mountain and they fog up to the point of blindness. But you don’t have to worry about that with these new ID2 goggles from adidas Eyewear that are perfect for use with or without a helmet. They feature a nanofoam design that prevents water and snow from getting into your eyes, so you can keep you field of vision clear for the most enticing things on the slopes: snow bunnies.
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Popularity: 11% [?]
Cubans Crazier Than Peruvians, But Not As Much As Saudi Arabians
Last week we took a glimpse at the Bomberos of Peru and thought they were hardcore. But then this short clip surfaced of some crazy Cubans skitching in the rain with nothing more than their feet on wet roads, forcing us to reconsider the road warrior title. That was, until we remembered just how loony these guys were in their sandals. No contest!
Popularity: 12% [?]
‘Smoking Mittens’ Make Outdoor Ciphers Possible In Winter
With smokers becoming the new lepers, these ‘Smoking Mittens‘ were specifically created for those social deviants who have been relegated to the great outdoors to ignite their tobacco sticks. The mittens were designed with a perfectly punched hole in the glove that provides smokers with a method to hold their cigarettes without risking frostbite to their digits. And although these were mainly intended for the ostracized nicotine-inhaling demographic, we can see ‘em being an even bigger hit amongst snowboarders, many of whom appreciate and routinely burn an even more enjoyable type smokable outside.
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Popularity: 11% [?]
Winding Down: Regifting Time
Time to wrap this up. [Terrestrial Imagination’s Flickr]
Beam people with the perfect snowballs thanks to the ‘Sno-Baller,’ or just toss ice bricks at them with the ‘Block Maker.’ [Likecool]
BANKSY’S vandalism gets vandalized by residents of Bethlehem. [TheWorldsBestEver]
$54,000 speakers are surprisingly elf-looking. [Bornrich]
Popularity: 19% [?]
Ribcaps: Not As Corny As Helmets
Although safety should be a concern when barreling down the mountain, rocking a helmet sucks and in some cases, can make you even more prone to injury when snowboarding. Of course the easy solution is to head out West where’s the actual powder that will cushion your falls, but if you’re like us, and stuck in the icy Northeast where bailing can actually be pretty painful, maybe this Ripcab is the best alternative to a helmet. It comes with padded protectors that are sewn-in and although totally foamy, can withstand a crash:
The impact of energy rich electrons includes a rearrangement and creation of additional molecular cross-links within the Structure™ foam, this results in a transition of the foam from a flexible into a semi-rigid or even rigid state.
That basically means that your head won’t crush like a box should you hit a tree, hardpack, or the most vile of obstacles: a skier.
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Popularity: 9% [?]
O’Neill’s NavJacket Keeps You From Getting Lost
O’Neill is really stepping up their game when it comes to fusing technology and snow sports. We already showed you their H4 Campack for exhibitionist snowboarders, and now there’s this NavJacket. It has an integrated GPS system that even connects to a mobile phone and offers 3D views of mountain resorts so you never have to worry about getting lost in the backcountry again. It also has a flexible display sleeve built into the jacket that offers speed readouts, up to the minute weather forecasts, and all sorts of other options that will excite your inner geek while keeping you warm. But don’t get your hopes up just yet. There’s no word on pricing yet and the jacket is not set to drop until Fall/Winter 2008/09.
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Popularity: 10% [?]
On A Wing and A Prayer
Yeah this dude looks freaking ridiculous! But what else can you expect from a guy who plans on jumping from a helicopter, rocking this tight fitted Batman-like perversion? This wing suit, that mimics the natural aeronautics of a flying squirrel, offers freakishly insane thrill seekers with an alternative to base jumping and boring ol’ free-falling. Instead of just dropping out of the sky and eventually pulling a rip cord, these guys attempt to glide fly back to a snowy mountainside runway. Sure it sounds absolutely insane, but we’ll have to admit, after watching this video of the “Flying Dude,” we’re thoroughly convinced this is about as ballsy as it gets, even when rocking a full length, skin tight skirt.
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Popularity: 11% [?]
