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Monday, December 12, 2011
The Legend of Shaun White - Snowboarder
American snowboarding icon, Shaun White did it again on Wednesday 17th February. He won his second Olympic Gold Medal for the Men's Halfpipe competition. This may have been buried beneath the fact that this was America's best ever Winter Olympics day for medals. Except that White did it with total style which cements his position as one of the coolest athletes on the planet.
Having the Gold medal in the bag after two of his three runs, he decided to have 'a bit of fun' on the final run.
He performed, and that is really the best word for it, a snowboarding trick which he invented and only he can do. It is called the Double McTwist 1260, which is a gravity defying off-axis spin that incorporates two forward rolls. He developed this trick at an Olympic sized halfpipe built especially for him at a remote location in Colorado by sponsors Red Bull.
So who is this man with the shock of red hair some are calling the David Beckham (or fellow snowboarder Scott Lago calls the Mike Jordan of...) of snowboarding? Who is the coolest dude in the coolest sport?
White started snowboarding at age 8 travelling to competitions with his family, staying in Motel 6s and cooking in the room to save money.
Times have certainly changed. Conservative estimates predict his 2010 income to top m. He has a video game which has sold over 3 million copies, and sponsorship deals with Amex, Hewlett Packard and Red bull. He has designed goggles and sunglasses with Oakley and has a designer range of street-wear with Target and another called The White Collection.
He insists that it hasn't altered him:
"I go out there and take falls and learn these tricks. This is what I'm good at. This is what I do. If I've been doing photo shoots and meetings and product design and all this stuff, yeah, it's really cool but it's not what I originally started doing.
"I'm pretty sure I would have been corrupted a long, long time ago by the money. If I was going to do it, if I was going to go down that path and turn into some other guy, I definitely think it would have happened already. I'm glad that money hasn't changed me, and I'm glad that my family is still the same people. I go home and I have to, you know, clean up after the dog."
His Olympic team-mates may disagree. He has rented separate accommodation from the rest of the team and is absent during the parties that this sport is famous for. This, in fairness, could be to do with the fact that he is now publicly recognised a lot, especially around high-profile events.
But just like groundsmen remember the young David Beckham still practising free kicks as it got dark at the training ground, hours after the rest of the team and coaches had gone home, then Shaun White can be seen at dusk at skateboard parks and snowboard runs, working in a focused solitary way at being the best snowboarder on the planet
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Thursday, December 8, 2011
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Monday, December 5, 2011
Discount Snowboards - Find The Right Deals That Will Save You Money!
Do you think that snowboards are so expensive and that even if you're interested in buying one, the thought of spending hundreds of dollars on a snowboard is daunting to you? Well, I have some good news for you today.
It's not as bad as you think it is. No matter what your budget is or however much you are trying to spend, there are deals out there in the world that will satisfy and meet your needs. Looking for discounted snowboards is not as hard as it seems. There are discounted price at Sales Events and clearances all the time. Shops, whether on the internet or the "rad" snowboard stores, may always be hosting sale events like clearance and closure.
A clearance sale is done only when a few items are left in the shop's possession. In order to get it out quickly out of their shop, they put it at a price that is irresistible to the customer, and next thing you know, BOOM! People scurry and run for it to get it since the deals are just so amazing. Even when there are still a lot of items in their storage room, they still do those clearance sales because they need space in their storage room for more new gear, so clearance sales are always good to lookout for.
Discount snowboards and other discount snowboarding accessories and outerwear are best bought in March because that's the time when the shops and stores give huge amounts of discounts to get rid of the remaining winter merchandise and to get ready for the spring sports season that is coming.
There are all kinds of discounts not only on snowboards but on accessories such as helmets, goggles, jackets, gloves, boots, and snow apparel! You should also be looking out for those special holidays because there are always bound to be on sale. Holidays such as anniversaries, Christmas, Thanksgiving, Father's Day, Mother's day, and other important holidays are important to watch for those good deals.
Another good way to get good hookups on discount snowboard and deals is to join reward and loyalty programs from retailers and manufacturers that sell snowboards.
You can also find the best deals online too since our century is in the digital world now, there are literally awesome deals online where you can buy snowboard gears for the fraction of the cost of paying full price at a retail store. You just have to look hard, because they are out there lurking and you never know when you will find a deal of a lifetime.
Like I said, no matter what your budget is to get whatever you need to hit the slopes, there are an enormous amount of options and discounts out there that will get you the things you need when winter comes.
Take your time and explore those different options and yes, BE AMAZED at the deals and discounts that are offered out there. You don't want to be paying much more for something you can get for less if you explore your options out there.
Online shopping will give you the best selection and price and the items are 100% real and genuine just as if you bought from the store.
The most important thing to do is that YOU MUST NOT WAIT LAST MINUTE. Make sure to plan ahead so you will have more time to shop around and find the deals that will fit you other than buying the gear right away.
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Friday, December 2, 2011
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Monday, November 28, 2011
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Saturday, November 26, 2011
What Are the Best Sunglasses For Snow?
With winter right around the corner, many outdoor enthusiasts are looking forward to spending the short days in the fresh powder. There are many outdoor sports to enjoy: Skiing, snowboarding, winter camping, ice climbing, skating and sledding are just some of the choices for winter sports.
But what about eye protection? There is a lot of glare that comes off of the snow that can cause severe eye strain by the end of the day. There is also the concern of keeping the eyes sheltered from the cold air and possible particles that can fly up at any time.
Which sunglasses are the best for snow sports? There are two things that are the most important to keep in mind when making this decision.
The first factor is how to help you view your surroundings. In the wintry outdoors, you are surrounded by three basic colors: white and gray. In addition, the white is extremely reflective. The sunlight that shines down bounces off of the snow as efficiently as off of tiny mirrors. Your mother told you never to stare at the sun, but when you're on a snow field, you really don't have a choice; the sunlight is everywhere.
The best thing you can do is wear sunglasses that absorb most of the glare, and polarized sunglasses are by far the best purchase to make in this regard. By eliminating both the reflected sunlight from the snow and the diffused sunlight that comes directly downward, properly polarized sunglasses remove the strain from your eyes and provide an incredibly clear view. There will be no need to squint, and whatever outdoor activity you are participating in will become more enjoyable.
Polarized sunglasses work by literally chopping off the light waves at an angle perpendicular to the glare. This allows plenty of light in to view your surroundings, but the bright spots disappear. You can tell if you have true polarized lenses by turning them in a circle. If the glare returns and disappears again, the sunglasses are polarized. If you have two sets of polarized glasses and look through both of them at the same time - with one pair held at right angles to the other - you should see almost nothing. The first pair of polarized sunglasses will let the wavelengths through from one angle, and the second set of glasses will eliminate those waves.
The second important factor to consider when buying sunglasses for the snow is the design. Wraparound lenses offer the most protection from the cold and unexpected flying particles. Most regular sunglasses are relatively flat and allow air and particles to easily get in from the top and sides. Just because the lenses are larger doesn't mean that the sunglasses are heavier; most glasses designed for sports are very lightweight.
The material that is used in the frames can also be considered, but this is more important for extreme sports, where the strength of the frame may come into play. Aluminum frames are very light and strong, but since aluminum is a metal, it can become cold in the winter air and some people may object to the feeling. Acetate frames are made from a very durable plastic that is used for racing helmets and other protective uses. Since plastic is an insulator, the temperature of the frames does not change much, and these sunglasses can be much more comfortable to wear, especially in extremely cold weather.
To summarize: The best sunglasses for the snow have polarized lenses, a wraparound lens design, and have frames that are made from either acetate (or some other durable plastic) or aluminum.
Happy winter!
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Thursday, November 24, 2011
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Monday, November 21, 2011
Oakley Goggles - Oakley Ski Goggles and Sunglasses for Athletes
Oakley is an American company with headquarters in Orange County, California. They've been making ski goggles and other sunglasses for athletes since the 1970s and they've set the standard for eye wear for competitive athletes, starting with their very first pair of goggles, the "O Frame". Oakley glasses are even popular in the movies, most notably in the X-Men movies, as they made a pair of custom lenses for the character Cyclops, played by James Marsden.
Designed for performance, Oakley goggles are noted for clarity and the wide peripheral vision that they offer. Their lenses are designed to avoid magnification so you can see things exactly as they were intended to be seen. In addition, they also offer superior impact protection, an important safety concern for all athletes, both pro and amateur, and 100% UV filtering. The UV filtering, which protects from UVA, UVB and UVC light spectrums is actually built into the lens rather than being offered as a protective coating, so it will not wear off over time.
Oakley makes goggles and sunglasses for all kinds of sports so whether you play on water, on ice or snow, or out in the dirt, there's going to be a pair of Oakley glasses made for your needs. And while Oakley is best known for their athletic gear, they have branched out into fashion eye wear and prescription eyeglasses, and they now produce other lines of products, including watches, bags and shoes.
Due to Oakley's popularity and, some might say, expense, if you decide to shop on Ebay for a pair, you should keep an eye out for counterfeits. Often, on a counterfeit pair of Oakley glasses, the name brand, "Oakley", will be misspelled. Usually it is the letter "L" that is left out, so if you see a pair of "Oakeys" being sold, those aren't the real thing! So take care to inspect any photos displayed in the auction for the tell-tale signs of counterfeits.