Victorinox Swiss Army Champion Plus Pocket Knife
December 7, 2009
Victorinox Swiss Army Champion Plus Pocket Knife
Measuring just 3-1/2 inches long, the Champion Plus is stylishly cased in the famous red Swiss Army body that’s recognized around the world. More importantly, the pocket knife contains 30 stainless-steel tools appropriate for just about any occasion. The standard camping tools include a large blade, a small blade, a corkscrew, a can opener, a bottle opener, a small screwdriver, a large screwdriver, a Phillips screwdriver, scissors, tweezers, and a toothpick. And that’s just the beginning, as the Champion Plus also offers a punch reamer, multipurpose hook, wood saw, fish scaler, and hook disgorger. In short, there’s no better accessory for camping, hunting, and fishing trips.
Should the basic tools not cut it, the Champion Plus steps up with a host of extras, including a metal file, metal saw, fine screwdriver, mini screwdriver, and chisel scraper. Add in such tools as a ruler, nail file, nail cleaner, magnifying glass, pressurized ball point pen, straight pen, sewing eye, and key ring and you’re well equipped for everything from repairing holes in tents to reading the fine print on instructions.
As with all Victorinox items, the Champion Plus is made to exacting standards, with 60-plus individual parts and 450 steps going into its construction. Victorinox attends to every detail, from selecting the finest materials to performing the final inspection. In addition, each individual tool has been hardened in a different way to stand up to its designated use. Such care is unmatched, and is why the Champ series is recognized by such international experts as the New York Museum of Modern Art and the State Museum of Applied Art in Munich, both of which have selected it for their “excellence in design” collections. Outfitted with a nylon handle and an aluminum housing, the Champion Plus carries a lifetime warranty.
Razor Spark Scooter
December 6, 2009
Adding a bit of spark to the original kick scooter, the Razor Spark has modified its A2 scooter with a foot controlled, detachable Spark Bar to light up your ride. The Spark Scooter’s spark cartridge creates 20 percent more sparks than other brands on the market thanks to its 5 flint pads. A bonus spark cartridge is included.
The Razor Spark is built of aircraft-grade aluminum, a sturdy material that holds up to use and abuse through the years. Its T-tube and deck, meanwhile, fold up into a compact footprint, so riders can fit the scooter inside a bag or carry it at their side when riding isn’t appropriate (it weighs 7 pounds). With the 98mm inline-style urethane wheels, ABEC 5 bearings, and patented rear fender brake, riders will always feel smooth and in control when kicking along the sidewalk.
Razor Spark Scooter recommended for ages 8 and older, and will support a rider up to 143 pounds.
Razor Spark Scooter Specifications:
- Scooter material: Aircraft-grade aluminum tube and deck
- Wheel size: 98mm
- Wheel bearings: ABEC-5
- Brakes: Rear fender
- Allen wrench: 5mm (not included)
- Handlebar height: 33 inches (wheel to handlebar)
- Weight: 7 pounds
- Maximum rider weight: 143 pounds
- Suspension: No
- Wheelie bar: No
- Kickstand: No
- Folded dimensions: 23.75 x 4 x 7.25 inches
Digital Pocket Pedometer: Omron HJ-112
December 6, 2009
Omron HJ-112 Digital Pocket Pedometer
The Omron HJ-112 Pocket Pedometer is an advanced, high-tech pedometer that can be carried in your pocket or bag. Now you can just drop your pedometer in your purse to find out how much exercise you get in a typical day of work, errands, and other tasks. Of course, you can also attach it to your belt like a traditional pedometer.
The HJ-112 accurately measures your steps, as well as aerobic steps and minutes. You can also use it to measure calories burned during your workout, as well as the distance you’ve traveled.
The device’s large, easy-to-read LCD display can separately display aerobic steps and minutes walked more than 10 minutes continuously, so you always have the information you need right in front of you. Meanwhile, a seven day history lets you review a full week of exercise. The device also resets at midnight automatically so it’s ready to go every morning. Of course, the device can also function as a handy and highly accurate clock. It also comes with a detachable belt holder and security strap so it’s always close at hand.
The HJ-112 is powered by a replaceable lithium battery (CR2032) that will last six months when used for walking 10,000 steps a day. The device measures approximately 2.8 x 2.1 x .6 inches (H x W x D) and weighs 1.1 ounces (not including battery).
Product Features
- Unique dual sensor technology means the pedometer can be carried in your pocket or bag
- Accurately measures your steps, as well as aerobic steps and minutes
- Also measures calorie consumption during your workout, as well as the distance you’ve traveled
- Easy-to-read LCD display
- Comes with a detachable belt holder and security strap
Ripstik Caster Board
December 5, 2009
Caster Board best described as a cross between a skateboard and a snowboard. The Ripstik caster board is the perfect ride for kids looking for the next big thrill. The board is distinguished by its pivoting deck and 360-degree inclined caster trucks, which offer a snowboard-like carving ability. A simple weight transfer lets you turn or accelerate without pushing, just like when you’re carving down the slopes.
Ripstick combines all the fun and excitement of surfing and snowboarding and puts it on wheels. Instead of the traditional four-wheel skateboard, this board can make smooth, quick 360-degree turns on just two wheels. The front and rear flexible panels are controlled by a spring-oriented bar located on the top of the wheels. The rugged polyurethane wheels are 77mm/85A with ABEC-5 bearings. Separating the two traction plates is a padded rubber carrying handle.
Ripstik Caster Board Product Features:
- Weight: 9.5 pounds
- Acts like a skateboard/snowboard hybrid
- Pivoting deck and 360-degree caster trucks enable snowboard-like carving
- Spiked traction pads, kick tail and nose, and concave deck design
- 76mm polyurethane wheels and high-performance ABEC-5 bearings
- Designed for riders age 8 years and up; supports up to 220 pounds
- Inclined caster trucks
- Rubber-padded handle
- Torsion bar
Nintendo Wii Fit Plus
December 2, 2009
Wii Fit Plus with Balance Board
As with the original Wii Fit release, Wii Fit Plus is designed, as its name implies, to improve the user’s fitness. The game contains a large number of activities that fall into a variety of categories, including: yoga, aerobics, strength training and balance games. With all but a few exceptions, which utilize variations on a standard Wii Remote configuration, all activities utilize the Wii Balance Board (included with this bundle), either alone or configured with either a Wii Remote alone or the Wii Remote and nunchuck. The Balance Board, like any other Wii controller acts as a motion/pressure sensing device wirelessly synched to your Wii and replicating your body’s movements. Each controller employed occupies one of the Wii’s four wireless inputs, together mapping the reference points needed to recreate most full body motions on screen. Although this limits the majority of the activities to a single player orientation, various activities throughout the game support up to eight players in alternating play.
Key Game Features on Wii Fit Plus:
- The Wii Fit Plus Bundle includes the game software and the Wii Balance Board.
- Users can input the amount of time they want to spend on their workouts or select an area for personal improvement, and Wii Fit Plus will suggest a number of diverse activities for them.
- For the first time, users can mix and match which strength and yoga activities they prefer on a given day. The seamless exercise flows make it easier than ever for users to maintain their daily workout routines.
- Users might be asked to run an obstacle course across a series of platforms, zoom across a beach on a Segway x2 Personal Transporter or flap their arms to help their hilarious chicken-suited characters aim for targets.
- The range of games and customization options will make players want to play every day. They’ll be having so much fun that their workouts will seem to fly by in no time at all.
- Players also can see estimates of calories burned and can even activate a feature that lets them weigh their dogs or cats.
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Nikon 7266 Action 10 X 40mm Binoculars
December 1, 2009
Nikon 7266 Action 10 X 40mm Binoculars
Nikon 7266 Action 10 X 40mm Binoculars Technical Details:
- Dimensions: 8.3 x 8.2 x 3.5 inches ; 2.4 pounds
- Aspherical lenses eliminate virtually all distortion
- Quick, smooth central focusing
- Diopter control to regulate visual imbalance
- BAK4 high index prisms
- Precision-aligned sharp multi-coated optics for bright, clear images
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Garmin nüvi 260W 4.3-Inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator
November 30, 2009
Garmin nüvi 260W 4.3-Inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator
Garmin nüvi 260W 4.3-Inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator combines the thin profile and attractive price point of other nüvi 200-series GPS with directions in real street names and a wide screen that lets you see more of what’s around you as you drive. Garmin’s line on the device is that, “the nüvi 260W gives consumers the most sought-after navigation features, while eliminating many of the premium add-ons. The result is a PND that simply gets you from point A to point B – reliably, efficiently, and with style.”
As with all nüvis, you get Garmin reliability, the fast satellite lock of a high-sensitivity integrated receiver, a slim, pocket-sized navigator with a gorgeous display, detailed NAVTEQ maps that lets you search by name for more than 6 million points of interest like stores, restaurants or hospitals, and an easy, intuitive interface.
Garmin nüvi 260W Portable GPS Navigator Technical Detail:
- Dimensions: 4.8 x 2.9 x 0.8 inches ; 2.5 pounds
- GPS system preloaded with City Navigator North America NT
- 4.3-inch touchscreen display with 2D/3D mapping perspective
- Turn-by-turn directions with voice guidance and text to speech
- Rechargeable lithium-ion battery makes it convenient for navigation by car or foot
- Includes JPEG picture viewer, world travel clock with time zones, currency converter, measurement converter, calculator and more
Razor A Kick Scooter
November 15, 2009
Razor A Kick Scooter is a handy little ride for kids and teens alike. Though it’ll never replace the internal combustion engine, the scooter will get your child from point A to point B much quicker than on foot alone, and requires just a few scoots of one’s shoes in the process. Plus, it’s a blast to use, as your progeny will likely attest.
The Razor A is built of aircraft-grade aluminum, a sturdy material that holds up to use and abuse through the years. Its T-tube and deck, meanwhile, fold up into a compact footprint, so riders can fit the scooter inside a bag or carry it at their side when riding isn’t appropriate (it weighs around 6 pounds). And thanks to the 98mm inline-style urethane wheels, ABEC 5 bearings, and patented rear fender brake, riders will always feel smooth and in control when kicking along the sidewalk.
Recommended for ages 5 and older, the Razor A will support a rider up to 143 pounds. It’s also backed by a six-month warranty. For the next step up, try the Razor A2 Scooter.
Razor A Kick Scooter Specifications:
- Scooter material: Aircraft-grade aluminum tube and deck
- Wheel size: 98mm
- Wheel bearings: ABEC-5
- Brakes: Rear fender
- Allen wrench: 5mm (not included)
- Handlebar height: 33 inches (wheel to handlebar)
- Weight: 6 pounds
- Maximum rider weight: 143 pounds
- Suspension: No
- Wheelie bar: No
- Kickstand: No
- Folded dimensions: 23.75 x 4 x 7.25 inches
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Garmin Forerunner 305 GPS Receiver With Heart Rate Monitor
November 15, 2009
Garmin Forerunner 305 GPS Receiver With Heart Rate Monitor
Garmin Forerunner 305 GPS Receiver With Heart Rate Monitor combines form and function. This combination running partner and personal trainer is designed for athletes of all levels. It features a high-sensitivity GPS receiver, new courses feature, and robust ANT wireless heart rate monitor for optimal performance.
The super-sensitive GPS tracks your every move, even working on tree-covered trails and near tall buildings. The heart device monitors your heart rate, speed, distance, pace and calories burned so you can train smarter, more effectively. These taskmasters will continually push you to do your personal best. Courses feature lets you download recorded courses and compete against previous workouts Auto Pause pauses and resumes training timer GPS features – GPS with high-Sensitivity SiRFstarIII architecture Wireless communication between system devices via ANT protocol Display Size(WxH) – 1.3 x 0.8 (33 x 20.3 mm) Lap Memory – 1,000 laps Rechargeable internal lithium ion battery – lasts 10 hours (typical use) Waterproof – Submersible in one meter of water for up to 30 mins. Alerts – Time, distance, pace and heart rate Physical Size(WxHxD) – 2.1 x. 7 x 2.7 (53.3 x 17.8 x 68.6 mm) Weight – 2.72 oz. (77 g)
Heart rate monitor features – Transmission Range – approximately 3m (9.8ft) 3V CR2032 battery – lasts 3 years (1 hour per day) Physical size(WxHxD) – 13.7 x 1.4 x 0.5 (348 x 35.6 x 12.7 mm) Weight -. 74 oz (21 grams).
Garmin has smartly given the 305 a simple button layout and the buttons have a nice tactile feel with good pressure response. The right side houses the menu selection and enter buttons, while the left houses a power/backlight button and a mode button. This simple and elegant solution is a big improvement over the sometimes confusing button functionality of previous Forerunners.
