ISPO 2014
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While fitness monitors and apps may work for other sports, UK start-up Delazify feels that skiers and snowboarders need a bigger, bolder template. That template is the Yeti, a bulging wrist monitor that makes it easier to see your on-slope performance figures.
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In January, Gizmag traveled around Germany to the Boot Dusseldorf and ISPO Munich shows. We've covered many of our finds already, but both shows were so filled with new gear and innovation, we combined some of the remaining ones into a large gallery.
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Revolution speed bikes from Munich's TroyTec bring modular, F1-inspired design to the world of recumbent racing and touring. Riders can pedal up high, down low, and on rigid wheels or full suspension, depending upon the demands of the road immediately ahead.
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The Olaf Urban scooter offers some serious flexibility for transporting you and your belongings. It functions as four different pieces of gear.
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Hard plastic-coated foam is the traditional recipe for bicycle helmet design, but we've seen designers experimenting with new ways of protecting the rider's noggin. Inflatable and cardboard helmets are just two recent examples, but German company Rockwell has another idea: bean bags.
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Better known for developing electric aerial drive systems, Yuneec is bringing its e-tech down to earth. Its new E-Go Cruiser motorized longboard combines robust range, sporty performance and a relatively affordable price tag.
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Headway is a new audio device that attaches to the outside of a helmet using a magnetic mechanism in combination with a secure mounting system, and turns the whole thing into a wearable speaker. The device is wirelessly paired with an app to control the music.
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If there's a way to move your legs, there's probably a cycle or scooter that takes advantage of it. We thought we'd seen them all, but after stumbling upon the Aeyo at this week's ISPO Munich show, we realized there's always another wild, new design out there.
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The all-new FreeTech is SwissRoomBox's smallest car camper conversion yet, a suitcase-sized camper that you can easily roll into the car and take on a plane. Camping in comfort is easier than ever.
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Not only does the new Powermonkey Expedition portable charging kit include standards like a clamshell solar panel, AC adapter and crank charger, it complements them with a portable wind/river turbine. Simply connect the generator component that's most suitable for the current conditions.
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When you're exercising, you may think that you're working your left and right leg muscle groups equally, but are you really? Finnish company Myontec's Mbody system reportedly lets you know.