REVIEW – The Exway X1 Pro-Riot belt-driven electric skateboard appeals to adrenaline junkies and commuters alike, covering 8+ miles on a single charge and zooming with speeds up to 29 miles per hour. What is it? This electric skateboard has a longboard design, with weather-resistant features and extra-large wheels. It’s controlled with a handheld remote …
NEWS – Do you swim for exercise? If so, how do you keep track of how far or how long you swim? Counting laps is tedious and very easy to lose track of. Wrist activity trackers can work, but some folks don’t like to add something on their wrist while swimming. Most regular swimmers wear …
REVIEW – Ageing sucks. I mean, it beats the alternative, but wow – who knew so many things can all hurt at the same time? As a nearly 60-year-old, I find that bowling, playing golf, pickleball, and water volleyball regularly makes various body parts and areas hurt. Am I just supposed to make various …
NEWS – When comes to the sport of golf, you don’t really think about gadgets, but the GoGolf GPS definitely fits that category. The GoGolf GPS is a small unit that can clip to a golfer’s cap, sunglasses, or shirt and it performs as a rangefinder to announce the distance and position of your last …
REVIEW – Earbuds that can withstand sweat and weather are getting pretty common on the market, but what about waterproof sources for that sound you’re listening to? I was recently sent a set of waterproof earbuds with a built-in MP3 player designed for swimming. Is such a thing possible? I took the plunge to test …
CROWDFUNDING REVIEW – Boxing is a great way to both build up your cardio and develop coordination, but in can be a bit intimidating for newbies (like myself). We’re checking out the MoveItSpeed Smart Reflex Punching Bag Indiegogo campaign this week. It combines motion sensing technology with an integrated app that makes the process fun, …
Move It Fitness MoveItSpeed Smart Reflex Punching Bag review Read More
ARTICLE – Bones Reds are well-known, popular, precision-skate bearings. It doesn’t matter if you’re a skateboard commuter, a skatepark regular or you’re working on tricks in your driveway, high-quality bearings are a must. My teenager is a skateboarder and says that for less $20 it’s well worth upgrading your bearings —almost certainly better than just …
NEWS – Are you a baseball fan? Imagine owning a piece of fan gear so unique you won’t believe your eyes, a levitating mini MLB helmet. Hover Helmets takes a half-scale, detailed replica pro baseball batting helmet and suspends it in mid-air. It looks like magic, but it’s actually done using magnets. The helmet floats …
The MLB Hover Helmet magically levitates your favorite teams helmet in mid-air Read More
NEWS – When we lived in the Netherlands, we had a go-to, big-box store for anything sports or camping related: Decathlon. For my boys’ weekly swimming lessons, Decathlon’s mini-backpacks and microfiber towels were the perfect combination of light, efficient and effective, which was crucial since my family car was a Dutch grandma bike (omafiets). Decathlon’s thermoses …
Decathlon expands to USA with practical, prolific sportsgear options Read More
NEWS – I live in southern Indiana near Bloomington, home of the Indiana Hoosiers IU basketball team. It goes without saying that people in this area take basketball very seriously and with March Madness right around the corner, it’s time to get your own game in tip-top shape. One fun way to do that is with …
Get ready for March Madness with the HoopLight that lights up when you score Read More
Looking for a new game to spice up your outdoor parties? Rollors provides a new take on some classic lawn games, using wooden disks that you roll across the yard. It’s simple & friendly for all ages, and adds an element of chance that evens out the playing field. Let’s play! What is it? It’s an …
USGA Rule 12-2 requires each golfer to be able to identify which ball is his during a game. Buying customized balls can be expensive and sometimes you can’t get the brand of balls you prefer from the customizer. With the Tin Cup ball customizer and a extra fine point permanent marker, you can easily mark …
For Father’s Day, make sure Dad always knows which ball is his! Read More
And you won’t need billions of dollars to buy it, either. These Laser Cut Stadium City Maps recreates some of the most famous stadiums and the roads, buildings, and geographic features surrounding them. The map is made by “layering laser-etched Baltic Birch wood pieces that each capture different details—like rivers, roads, and buildings – in …
The Stair-Rover from Allsport is a uniquely designed skateboard that will allow riders to skate down a flight of stairs with no effort. Traditional skateboards have only 4 wheels, but the Stair-rover has twice as many. The eight wheels and built-in shock absorbers allow this maple wood longboard to go where regular skateboard riders would …
Surf stairs and more with this 8-wheeled skateboard Read More
The Blast Motion Blast Softball Swing Analyzer is a tiny sensor puck crammed with some big technology. Along with its companion app, it’s easy to set up, attach to your bat, and get right to swinging. At $149.99, it’s a great, affordable way to improve your swing and get some incredibly useful stats in the …