Give Bodysurfing a Boost

Posted on 02/01/2014 by Troy Turner

There’s bodysurfing… and then there’s slyding. The G6’s sleek design gives hand-boarders the ultimate ride every water-sport enthusiast dreams about. The G6′s tight rails, deep concave and double swallow tail with wings allow for excellent grip and hydrodynamics. Carbon fiber’s high tensile strength to low weight ratio makes it the perfect material for the perfect slyde.

Designer: Slyde Handboards

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Easy Spray for Refs

Posted on 29/08/2013 by Troy Turner

Currently, the marker that referees use to show the position of “free-kick” and “defensive walls” in soccer games isn’t much different than a simple can of classic spray paint…. and if you’ve ever held a can of spray paint, you know it’s not exactly light or ergonomic. This innovation on referee spray solves these two issues, making it more compact, ergonomic, lightweight, and easy to use. After all, the spray should be… well… sportier!

Designer: Nicolas Diacre

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Epic Spray System by Robert Swinton

This lil thing will make you a pro!

Posted on 31/07/2013 by Troy Turner

Following the trend of wearable fitness trackers, the AWA sport sensor goes beyond the functionality of wrist-bound devices and makes it possible to record and compare physical data from almost any of your favorite sports. Composed of aerospace-grade aluminum alloy, it can be attached to anything from a shoe to a fencing sabre and is lightweight enough that the user won’t even notice it. Automatically synced wirelessly to your phone, it provides up-to-the-minute stats of your strength, speed and more!

Designer: Jerome Olivet

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Safer Speed Skating

Posted on 05/04/2013 by Troy Turner

Accidents in speed skating are dangerous for everyone. A skater who falls basically becomes a razor-sharp ninja star, just as liable to be struck by other skaters as to hit someone else. Unfortunately, this sport’s helmet style hasn’t undergone much change over the years and existing designs tend to be uncomfortable and less practical for both safety and aerodynamics. See how the smashable, strapless, uber-cool Aguille helmet changes the game. —-

The challenge was to make the athlete faster and safer, but also improve air circulation without going outside the rules of the sports.

Personal research has also shown that the chinstrap is uncomfortable for the athlete. Mock-ups tested on the athlete also showed measurable improvements in comfort and performance once the helmet adapted a strapless design.

It improves aerodynamics through an innovative flexible structure, which allows an active crumble zone. This crumble zone can absorb the impact and then goes back into its actual shape. New protective materials absorb the force of the impact rather than distributing it.

Designer: Mathias Hintermann

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Nike Trois

Posted on 08/08/2012 by Troy Turner

The Nike Trois collection of concept triathlon gear aims to streamline the process of changing from running shoe to biking shoe to cut down on course times. Both shoes were designed with a smart lace-and-strap system that can be set and tightened to the competitor’s preference before they put them on, so that when they arrive they can be slipped on quickly without adjustment. The trio of speed-suit, bike shoe and running shoe are aesthetically cohesive and fit snuggly into a matching compartmentalized backpack.

Designer: Herald Ureña

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Growing Pains

Posted on 13/04/2012 by Troy Turner

The short length of time it takes for kids to grow out of their clothes means parents are spending a lot of money on clothes- even more so when it comes to expensive sports gear. GRO is a set of protective hockey equipment designed to gradually expands as the wearer grows. Simple yet effective functionality that will protect kids (and wallets) for years after purchase!

Designer: Matt Hughson

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Canoeing Just Got Serious

Posted on 11/04/2012 by Troy Turner

Compared to its kayaking counterpart, canoeing has seen little redesign over the years, and many would consider the activity to be somewhat antiquated. The Explorer Canoe Paddle is a twist on the classic that gives a new life to the sport, featuring a sporty looking yet functional form. A flexible blade core increases adaptive power and joint protection while a curved carbon shaft and looped grips provide more control and power transmission.

Designer: Kenji Huang

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