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Avalanche airbags backpacks? Not any more, as we now have these avalanche airbag clothing developed by The North Face. This innovative vest has integrated a nitrogen-based airbag system from German manufacturer ABS, and it is built with airbags in both the front and the back, to provide the wearer a full protection whenever it is activated to work. Furthermore, as soon as the airbags pump out, they will immediately increase the user’s surface area so that he will float on top of the moving snow rather than get trapped by it.

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Dividing one skateboard into two separate ones, this “Dual Skateboard” will bring the users a more exciting experience, by offering new possibilities for sliding, turning, jumping and so on. Moreover, you may walk on the ground directly with the skateboards and maneuver around obstacles more flexibly. Is there any other surprise the “Dual Skateboard” would bring to us? You need to try them to find the answers.

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The snowy winter makes you yearn for skiing while its cost is too high? Never mind, you may try another kind of sport: walking on the snow wearing these Foldable Snowshoes. It prevents your feet from sticking in the snow, but can bring you much closer to the beautiful scenery.

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You don’t know how to control the skates to accomplish a high-speed skating? Well, take it easy, as you only need to keep your balance and the ‘Spnkix’ Motorized Skates will do all other things for you. It consists of two motorized wheels on either side, which can be controlled via wireless remote to offer the users an effortless travel at up to 10 miles per hour. Usually each charge of the skates can last two or three hours, and the users can change for a backup supply after the batteries are worked out since the batteries are removable.

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Especially designed for professional cyclists who usually need to exercise and contest in different climatic conditions, the Louis Garneau Carbon Pro Team Shoes come with two pairs of inner soles, one for cold weather that prevent heat loss, and the other for warm or hot weather to help keep athletes cool. The insole used in hot weather is actually constructed with Ice-Fil, a cooling fabric that automatically moderate moisture and temperature based on the amount of sweat on the sole. Apart from the unique double insoles, the Louis Garneau Carbon Pro Team Shoes also have other features, such as a super-cool pattern design, light weight, comfortable wearing experience and so on. Because Louis Garneau is a sponsor of Team Europcar, the Carbon Pro Team Shoes were tested at the Team Europcar Training Camp, who will wear the shoes to train and race for the 2012 season soon.

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From John Ewans Design, the patented Active Tools 2K shoes are created for the sport of rowing. Quite specially, the shoes are adjustable from size 9 to size 14, so as to offer every sportsman a comfortable wearing. All the external parts of the shoe are moulded in EVA foam, which is same as the material used to construct Crocs, thus the Active Tools 2K shoe is both hygienic to wear and easy to be cleaned with water.

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Any athletes would wanna such a creative headphone that attaches firmly onto their heads and therefore ensures them an outstanding performance even if they’re in the sport. With Sweatband Headphone, you will never have your headphones break or fly when you go bungee jumping. [Read the rest of this entry...]

What should we do to help people living in poverty-stricken areas? You can offer them with money, apparatus, or even such simple flip-flops made of old athletic balls. Even though these Sport Flops are not delicate at all, they can at least protect millions of people’s feet from harms and diseases. [Read the rest of this entry...]

A Japan-based shoe manufacturer recently announced its new running shoes targeting at the youth market. It, similar to pedometers released by Nike, features a wrist watch that allows the users to obtain their exercise details conveniently. The sensors built inside the shoes can be easily activated when you touch your shoes with the watch. Since the pedometer is specially designed for kids, it also uses animation techniques to attract their customers more effectively. [Read the rest of this entry...]

Why haven’t we thought of the fantastic idea before? Simply adding some fins onto an ordianry glove, the designer has cleverly improved the glove’s flexibility and dexterity, therefore helping to users to achieve a better performace when swimming. Moreover, you can easily reach for anything you want without having to take off the gloves. [Read the rest of this entry...]

For all kids that dream to be as strong and brave as sharks, or for those who’d like to swim as well as a shark. [Read the rest of this entry...]

How could you let the bulky and ugly life jacket ruin your perfect vacation at the sea? You need to see what Kathleen Westerhout and Dana Ramler have prepared for you. It is the Bandeau-Belt, a stylish alternative to the life jackets. The personal flotation device features a hidden life preserver, which can be easily taken out and inflated for use when in an emergency. [Read the rest of this entry...]

Dry and cold air does much harm to your lungs and makes you feel rather uncomfortable. Luckily, the designers have thought of the ColdAvenger, a practical mask that mix inhaled cold air with exhaled warm moisture to protect both your face and your lungs from the cold weather. Based on the ventilation technology, the mask could keep the interior temperature 40˚- 60˚F higher than the outside air. [Read the rest of this entry...]

What will you do with your favorite iPhone, when riding a motorcycle on the highway? Keep it in your pockets? Well, not as cool as your motorbike. I bet you must need this wrist-mounted, waterproof iPhone case, which is specially designed for motorcycle riders. The case not only protects your iPhone, but allows you to connect with it via the headset microphone inside the helmet. Beside, you can also charge your iPhone with the battery charging device that is placed in the transparent bag.

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Say, glasses plus watch equals what? The answer is convenience. When you need an exact time, the new gadget serves as a watch. But when you’re in need of something to protect you from the sun, you could unfold the watch and change it into glasses. Amazing!

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