Archive for October, 2009
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Preparing for Wipeouts on the Ski Slopes
Every one of us tends to have our Icarus-like moment of flying too high to the sun: we want to believe we can strap on a set of skis, grab some poles, and slide our way down to the bottom of hill with grace and ease, thrilling ourselves along the way.
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180s Quantum Vent Gloves and Metro Ear Warmers With Headphones Reviewed
One of the public relations people for 180s contacted me about reviewing a couple of their new products – their Quantum Vent Gloves and their Metro Ear Warmers. I associate 180s as those cool ear muffs that fold behind your head. I didn’t even know they made gloves until the company shipped a [...]
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Should You “Wire Up” for a Ski?
If you’ve been skiing already, chances are good that you’ve already found your reasons for enjoying it. Some of you are thrillseekers, enjoying the sensation of air passing by your face at incredible speeds and the sheer focus that adventure inspires. Others enjoy simply getting into the great outdoors, the feel of fresh [...]
