Bitness – Geek to the Core

Gadgets + Gear for Core Sports

AirZone GoldfinchRead: 2 mins

A Better Way to Pitch a Tent

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This one falls into the "dammit, why didn't I think of that" category. Unlike rigid pole tents, AirZone Recreation's durable and easy-to-inflate tents are easy to stuff into any available space. When it's dark, raining, snowing or cold you will…
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StonedRead: 2 mins

After School Special Flashback “Stoned”

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I have vague memories of an after school special called Stoned. Scott Baio played Jack Melon, a good doobie who dabbled in doobies and quickly saw his life take a dubious downturn. In one scene he's rowing in a drug-induced haze while his brother…
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BODiBEATRead: 2 mins

King of the Beat

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I like to run with an iPod so I don't have to hear the labored breathing of a man killing himself. I prepare song lists for different distances that are based on song type and length. The song lists appear as 'Running Man 6' for a six miler,…
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Oakley LiveStrongRead: 2 mins

Cool Shades

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Of all the gadgets I own, the most basic of equipment eludes me - a good pair of workout sunglasses. I own several pairs of sunglasses, in fact 3 pairs in the same style with different lenses. But none of the sunglasses I own are made for exercise.…
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SOG Seal Pup

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When shopping for a survival knife there are several qualities to consider. Remember you're not looking for a knife to open letters, peel an apple or, as some of the cretins I work with do, trim and clean your fingernails during meetings.…
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Bear GryllsRead: 2 mins

Survival Chic

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For most of my 39 years I've had an interest in survival techniques. Some of these were as basic as avoiding a beating from one of my two sadistic older brothers, let's call this family survival. Wilderness survival such as tracking, animal…
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DreamateRead: 2 mins

Getting Down to the Circadian Rhythm

Fitness magazines and Web sites stress the importance of diet and exercise, but rarely do you read about the importance of sleep. Sleep plays an important role in your overall wellbeing - fitness goals aside. I'm no expert on sleep myself, I…
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JumpSnap BenefitsRead: 2 mins

Ropeless Jump Rope

About a year ago I bought a jump rope thinking I'd be Rocky Balboa and jump myself back into fighting shape. I couldn't use the jump rope inside the house because there wasn't enough height. Even though the garage had enough height the cars…
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He lived a little, not much, just a little.Read: 2 mins

Life in Moderation

When I tell folks that my grandfather Murray passed away when he was 99 years, 11 months and 1 week I often hear "oh, too bad he missed 100 by 3 weeks." But holy crap, he lived 99 years, 11 months and 1 week! The secret to his long life was…
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Power SkaterRead: 2 mins

Power Skater – Dry Land Skate Training

Ah the Power Skater. I've been hearing about this beauty from a friend of mine for months. With minimal confusion, we got it set-up on the patio the other day. Lucky for us the assembled Power Skater fit through standard doorways, because being…
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TorridRead: 2 mins

My Career in Porn

A few years ago I did what any self-absorbed person with a laptop and a little time to kill would do - I googled my full name (in double quotes mind you, to prevent all the Warren Zevon matches with Lawrence somewhere in the page). Imagine…
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loaderRead: 2 mins

Garmin offers Mac OS X PIO Loader, updater

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Garmin has released new beta versions of its POI loader and Unit Software Updater, enabling Garmin GPS (Global Positioning System) users to download and install software updates using a Mac and a USB connection. The POI (Point Of Interest) Loader…
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