Top 5 Expensive Ski Gadgets for 2013 September 15th, 2012
Thought I’d better get this list in early as these are amazing gadgets but they’re not cheap. So you’ll need a little time to save up and convince yourself you can’t possibly hit the slopes next winter without these must have items.
Recon Instruments’ MOD Live ~ £320
A heads-up display inside your ski goggles – just like a jet fighter pilot! Awesome
Embedded with a GPS, Accelerometer & Gyro – you see stats such as speed, vertical descent, jump airtime, navigation, temperature as you cruise down the mountain.
Bluetooth connectivity to pair with your smartphone allows you to see text messages as they arrive, or caller ID as anyone phones you, also control your music playlist.
All controlled without having to take your gloves off or your phone out of your pocket.
You’d definitely feel like the Terminator on skis with this bit of kit.
The price doesn’t include the special Recon-Ready goggles you need to purchase too, which are going to cost another £120
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IXS Downhill Cup in Chatel September 10th, 2012
This last weekend saw the final big summer event in Chatel for 2012, the 6th stage of the IXS European Mountain Bike Downhill Cup was held in the Chatel BikePark on the 8th / 9th September.
24 year old Brit Brendan Fairclough won the event on a fairly wet and slippery course, check out this awesome video of the route he made the day before the event. Love the way he calmly chats his way down the mountain as if he’s taking a walk in the park.
Best of luck Brendan with the final stage which will be on held on 22nd / 23rd September in Todtnau, Germany.
Great to see another British mountain biker leading the pack after last year when Danny Hart won the UCI MTB DHI World Championship held just over the border from Chatel in Champery. Check out the video of his awesome winning run in some of the wettest and muddiest conditions I’ve ever seen anyone ride a bike.