Zeal Goggles Review & Information: Forecast, Tramline & Voyager

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Zeal’s brand new winter line of 2015 snowboard ski goggles just arrived at our doorstep.  To say that we are excited doesn’t even come close to the emotions we are feeling about this sexy looking lineup.  The Zeal Forecast, Zeal Tramline, and Zeal Voyager are all awesome, not only in their look, but in their ergonomic specifications and their impressive comfort qualities. Zeal’s imagination has really taken shape in the form of these new optical solutions. To say that these Zeal goggles have zeal may be redundant but WE DON’T CARE! There is just no other way to put it. We love these new snow goggles and we know that you will enjoy them as well. Trust me, you’re gonna want to check these out...

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Best Bike Helmets with MIPS Impact Technology

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If you’re a cyclists that has not already heard everything there is to know about MIPS technology, now is probably a good time to take those ear muffs off, or better yet get a hearing aid because MIPS is everywhere.  Almost all of the reputable brands are making 2015 the year of the MIPS, and introducing this peripheral impact specialist into their most popular helmet designs. If you are completely oblivious to this funky acronym then you should ignore this post and start by reading this introductory course to the benefits that MIPS offers. If you are already knowledgeable in the art of MIPS, then take a look at the great helmet selection below, all of which will all be featuring the patented collision technology in 2015! Enjoy!

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MET Parabellum All-Mountain Bike Helmet Review

 

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If you’re not willing to dish out the 3 bills for a MET Parachute, but would still like to have the security that goes along with the MET name, then check out the new MET Parabellum. The Parabellum opens things up for a bit more breathing room.  With one of the most thorough fit systems, the Parabellum is in contact with almost 98% of your head, dramatically reducing hot spots. 

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Vittoria Ikon Road Bike Shoe Review

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Strength, style, solace, and size are the four S’s that the Italian company, Vittoria cycling gear has come to live by. Optimizing and integrating these keys to success into their brand new cycling shoe, the Ikon, has led them to create the most impressive footwear we have ever seen.  Not only are they remarkable to look at but their on-road performance is imitable and their comfort of fit is truly unparalleled. We've had the special chance to grab a pair of these before anybody in the world and have put them through the ringer in order to see what the Ikons are all about.

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POC VPD Air Knee & Elbow Pad Review

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More exciting news from the world of POC sports: The VPD Air Elbow and Knee pads. Designed for the more serious cycling enthusiasts, rather than extreme daredevils; the Joint VPD Air line provides a lighter ambiance while still protecting what matters.

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POC Octal Aero Road Bike Helmet

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POC’s recent plunge into the world of cycling has brought many new, exciting technologies to the public sphere of knowledge. The POC Octal Aero is just one of the Swedish company’s attempts at increased proficiency on two wheels. This aerodynamically integrated bike helmet is one of the finest on the market; by delivering all the technological innovation of their snow helmets into this asphalt armor,  POC  has proven to be a company with nothing but safety on their minds. With a commitment to safety that makes OSHA look like Viva La Bam, the POC lab will not settle for a sub par caliber of protection, and you'll be glad of their commitment when a rogue stick lodges in your spokes.

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New Giro Synthe Road Bike Helmet Review

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Are you currently looking into the Kask Vertigo?  Possibly the POC Octal? Well, for 2015, add the Giro Synthe road bike helmet to your list of the trendy picks for the best high end road bike helmet.  Giro will be launching their semi-aero road bike helmet to replace the Aeon as the highest end road bike helmet Giro has ever manufactured. Giro’s latest and greatest innovation in helmet design recently helped Alexander Kristophe with his stage 12 victory in the Tour De France. The Giro Synthe is an incredible accomplishment in road race helmet modernization. A helmet that is 16% faster, 13% lighter and 2% cooler than any other bike lid on the road, the Synthe is a design built for high performance. Speed and comfort are necessary if you desire an unburdened ride, so why choose between them? With the new Giro Synthe, now you don’t have to!  Check back at this post for regular updates regarding a preorder link and all new information about the Giro Synthe as it is released.

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The Kodiak 6000 Portable Power Bank by Outdoor Tech Review

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To put it simply the Outdoor Tech Kodiak 6000 is the next big thing in mobile charging units. This power bank has saved my neck on numerous occasions when I was chin deep in the great outdoors and needed to take that last second Sequoia selfie.  For outdoor enthusiasts that would rather not leave their electronic amenities at home, the Kodiak 6000 will keep you plugged in no matter how far you are from civilization.

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Outdoor Technology Privates Over-Ear Bluetooth Headphones Review

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If you’re considering making the switch from tethered headphones to something a bit more unrestrained, the wireless, Bluetooth capabilities of the Privates on-ear headphone, made by Outdoor Technology, is a great place to start your research.  Though their name has certainly had its fair share of mockery, OT Privates hold their own against listening devices made by more illustrious brands.

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Outdoor Tech’s Buckshot Rugged Bluetooth Speaker Review

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It’s pretty obvious that Outdoor Tech has a sixth Spidey sense for developing practical products; bringing us enhancements to our active lifestyle that make outdoor living just that much better. With every product they drop they take an old idea and make it extraordinarily mind boggling. By adding OT’s identifiable flair and a pinch of zest, their ability to manufacture success is indubitable. As the recent winners of Good Design Australia’s good design award for their Buckshot wireless speaker, Outdoor Tech shows no signs of slowing their rapid ascension through the tech ranks anytime soon.

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