September 23, 2011
I'm sure I will never ride one of these, but it looks awesome. Here's the details:
World premiere at the Cannes Boat Show, EXOCONCEPT presents EXO a new electric and ecological water toy.
At the Cannes Boat Show 2011, EXOCONCEPT unveils EXO, a new electric watercraft, ecological, fun and sport that can be used without a license.
After two years of studies, developments and registrations at the INPI, the EXO embeds the highest performances that technology can offer, in particular an underwater electric propulsion group, radically innovative, with a large range of uses, completed with the last generation of high-capacity batteries.
Among the basic criteria of a list of specifications focused on excellence and an impeccable building quality, the EXO had to present a radically new form, be ergonomic, ecological, easily transportable and be virtually without maintenance.
EXOCONCEPT intends to equip water sports centers worldwide and has built dedicated business packages in order to offer to them an access to a new category of customers.
The EXO line is available in two different materials: reinforced ABS and carbon fiber, and in several powers of engines starting from 3.5 until 7Kwh.
The EXO line in carbon fiber, more luxury and sport orientated, comes with the most powerful engine (7Kwh), and some exclusive optional features that can be personalized. Without a doubt, this line will satisfy all yacht owners and extreme sports lovers who look for difference and strong emotions.
EXOCONCEPT is currently working to put in place its sales network and looks for official dealers worldwide. The first deliveries of EXOs will be done during the first quarter of 2012. The company can already receive pre-orders.
You can read a lot more about it over at the Exoconcept site HERE.
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August 11, 2011
Yeah, they're not talking about the girl.
I don't live anywhere near the water, so I'm probably not going to give it a shot. If this is your thing though, you just need to hit Facebook, do a few things, and hope for the best. Here's the details:
Somewhere between kayaking and surfing exists a whole new pseudo sport known as stand up paddleboarding. While it will certainly end up in the Olympics with bags (cornhole for the purists) by the year 2020, for now it seems like more an aquatic activity. We don’t have a problem with that because the concept is relatively simple: kneel on board, paddle away from shore, pop up to your feet, appear to walk on water. If appearing like a floating Venetian gondola driver is something you think you might enjoy, Tower Paddle Boards is the name to beat in equipment. Take their Tower Fit 9’10″ model for instance. This board is specifically built for paddleboarding so it has more floatation, more stability and it’s lighter. The five fin board is easy to carry thanks to the built in handle – which means it won’t be hard for you to get this bad boy to the beach. You may be doing exactly that sooner than you think…
GIVEAWAY:
Tower Paddle Boards has given us one $600 Tower Fit 9’10″ stand up paddleboard to giveaway to a lucky reader that lives in the continental US.
The giveaway ends on 8/18, and you can head over to the Cool Material site and enter it HERE.
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August 4, 2010
This is a cool speaker system for the pool or just outdoors so you won't have to worry about the rain.
The unit is a weatherproof and wireless floating speaker with transmitter, has 2 ultra bright LED mood lights on each side to give your pool a cool look, a 3.5mm jack on transmitter to connect your TV, iPod, mp3 player, or stereo, and has a 150 Foot outside range. The transmitter can be run by plugging it into the wall, or four AA batteries.
You can grab the system over at Amazon.com for $92 HERE.
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August 4, 2010
This thing is freaking cool.
When it's on the surface, it's a speed boat that can get up to 50mph, due to it's 250hp supercharged motor.
However, the whole thing can submerge, becoming your own personal sub. Under the water, it can descend up to 50-meters (about 164 feet), and has a top speed of 3 knots (about 3.4 mph).
The scubacraft is made out of a carbon kevlar composite, and has a number of interesting extras like an underwater communication system, and an HD adventure camera.
The craft costs around $120,000, and since it's not enclosed when your under water, you'll need know how to scuba dive to take full advantage of it. There's also training classes by the makers to get you up to speed.
For more information, stats, videos, and so on, you can hit the Scubacraft site HERE.
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April 22, 2009
I can't really vouch for these. The Hammacher Schlemmer people seem to love them though. Here's the details:
These swim goggles were selected best out of eight candidates for providing a watertight seal and superior comfort in tests conducted by the Hammacher Schlemmer Institute. The goggles have a soft, one-piece flexible thermal plastic rubber frame with soft hypoallergenic gaskets, scoring best for suction in "press-on-fit" trials–a panelist who is a regular triathlon competitor commented that the goggles "stood in place with no leaks even after 50 laps." The goggles also scored best for comfort because panelists found that the lenses–made of cellulose propionate and curved to help reduce distortion–fit the best without causing pressure on eye sockets, prompting a panelist to declare them "far superior to any I've used before."
The goggles are $25, which surprized me, and you can grab a pair HERE.
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March 23, 2009
I have no idea how well this camera matches up with other underwater cameras, but it all sounds good to me. Here's the details:
With the Sealife DC800 Maxx Kit you can take photographs as you explore the ocean world both above and below the water. This easy to use 8.0 Mega-pixel camera is good to depths of up to 200' (60 m). Of course it is also ideal for taking worry-free pictures in the rain, at the beach, or on the ski slopes.
The camera features a large 2.7" LCD screen. This allows precise framing underwater. When shooting underwater without flash the camera has three underwater white balance "Sea Mode" settings. One is for blue ocean water. The second is for green ocean water and the last is for fresh water. With the Spy mode feature you can set the camera to automatically take photos in ten seconds, thirty seconds, one minute, or five minute intervals. By setting this up on a tripod and swimming away you can photograph very shy creatures.
The camera housing allows access to all camera functions underwater. The sure fire flash connection system holds your fiber optic cable in the perfect position so the flash will fire every time. The camera is part of a system that will nurture your creativity and allow expansion of your underwater photography skills.
The kit includes two Sealife SL961 external strobes. Dual strobes eliminate shadows by illuminating the subject from both sides. Since water absorbs the red and yellow light spectrum resulting in blue pictures you need a flash to bring out the intense colors of the underwater world. It also reduces the backscatter problem that normally will occur when using a camera with a built-in flash.
When using the Auto Mode Setting, the strobe automatically adjusts the brightness for optimal image exposure. You can also shoot in manual mode. The strobe features variable flash control enabling you to dial the flash power up or down for better image exposure. Also included is a flexible, rubberized arm for easy aiming and a sure grip. This will allow you to position the flash for the best possible lighting.
You can snag one for $1200 at the BH site HERE.
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February 17, 2009
Ok, I want one of these. Here's the details from the website:
Jetlev Sports Inc. is proud to introduce the JETLEV-FLYER, the recreational jetpack almost anyone can enjoy over water. It is designed for safety, stability, ease-of-use, and precise and effortless flight controls. Learn to take off, fly, turn, hover and land in as little as six minutes.
No other flying device even comes close to the JETLEV-FLYER’s stability, agility and ease of use. Feel as one with the jetpack when you fly, and experience levitation flight so stable that everyone—including you—would think that you are suspended on cables. The three-dimensional degree of freedom will thrill and enthrall you like nothing else you have ever experienced, yet you can fly over deep water with the assurance that it is one of the safest powersports ever invented. The JETLEV-FLYER will change every pre-conceived notion about personal flight!
Unlike conventional aircrafts and jetpacks, the innovative Jetlev concept greatly improves thrust-to-weight ratio by locating the propulsion engine, fuel and related systems on a separate vessel tethered behind the jetpack, and uses water as the jet propulsion medium because its high density can carry vast amounts of power at much lower velocities, and generate nozzle reaction forces much more effectively, than gases.
There will be two versions, one with a 155 HP engine and the other with 215 HP. Top speed of the 215 HP model is expected to easily exceed 40 mph (64 km/h), and flight ceiling will still be restricted to 28 feet (8.5 m) for safety reasons.
For performance and duration records and other special applications, future versions of JETLEV-FLYER could reach speeds in excess of 50 mph (80 km/h), altitudes of 50 feet (15 m), cruise duration of 5 hours, range exceeding 180 miles (300 km), and carry payloads in excess of 1000 lbs (454 kg). Ultimately, it is largely safety considerations, not technical limitations that will dictate the limits of design.
Of course a cool toy like this isn't usually cheap, and this one is very expensive at $99,000 Euros, which is about $126,000 USD. You can check the system out though, and see a video of it in action, over at the JetLev site HERE.
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December 9, 2008
I can't decide if this is really cool looking, or that it just looks like a big fish. Regardless, it's pretty interesting, and I'm sure incredibly expensive. There's several more pictures on their site if your interested. Here's all about it from the Schopfer Yachts site:
Oculus is the first “design launch” of Schöpfer Yachts LLC. This 250-foot vessel was designed by E. Kevin Schöpfer, founder and owner of his namesake company.
Designed to accommodate 12 guests in extraordinary comfort and style, Oculus is a long distance cruising yacht capable of speeds upwards of 25 knots.
The exterior styling is representative of the jaw and eye socket bone structure of large oceanic fish and mammals. Featuring a dramatic reverse bow configuration, the yacht’s armature balances an elegant expression of symmetry and structure.
In addition to the bow, Oculus also features a “low rider profile”. This slightly lowered surface allows for new side recreational areas, alternate dockage access and light cruising openness. Lateral retractable side panels close this area when heavier wave action is indicated.
The interior features of Oculus focus on a 12 foot high ceiling in the main salon, a cylindrical double height dining room, central stair and elevator tube, and seemingly anatomical ceiling and floor lighting extensions giving definition to the seating areas.
The second level is the dedicated Owner’s suite. Living areas and bedchambers are divided by a series of four freestanding tubes, which house bath and storage necessities.
In addition to the main common stair, the second Owner’s stair connects to the third level aft private salon and deck / water feature.
The third level also contains the forward pilothouse and separate captain’s quarters. The generous open decks with separate water features are located forward and aft for convenient guest use.
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October 1, 2008
There's not a lot of information on this speedboat yet, but what little there is, looks pretty good.
The catamaran was designed by Swedish designer Bo Zolland, and was inspired by the look of the Audi R8.
The boat is 8.8 meter long (28.8 feet) and has been designed to use a V10 biodiesel marine engine or two smaller 320 HP diesel units which would give it a theoretical top speed of 110 MPH.
The boat comes in metallic gray, black and red colors, and you can catch some pictures of what it will look like over at Born Rich HERE.
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August 4, 2008
This might come in handy for your next trip to the beach. The mask comes with a built in 3.1 or 5.0 mega-pixel digital camera with 16MB of built in memory. It also has a Micro SD slot that will let you pop in up to a 2GB card.
The camera has two buttons above your right eye, one to turn the camera on and off, and the other to take a picture. A small LCD screen is set just behind the camera lens in the center of the mask to tell you all the important information. The mask is good up to 30m (about 100 feet) deep, depending on the model you buy.
You can read more about it, and see some pictures taken with the mask, at the Liquid Image site HERE.
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