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When I first got my hands on an Aero, I was thrilled. I thought, “This is the perfect cycling jacket.” You see, I recently decided that I was going to start riding around town more–commuting, if you will–regardless of the weather. It being winter and my living in Utah and all, I was especially excited […]

It came down to the wire, but a 2-under 70 locked up the win and crown the oldest winner of the Bay Hill Invitational Championship. Finishing at 12-under, the Champion claimed was able to fend off a late-round charge by the top ranked player in the world, and claim his 8th career title. Trusting the […]

Callaway Golf Company (NYSE: ELY) today announced that shipments of the new Callaway Golf(R) X-Tour(TM) Irons will begin April 15, marking the Company’s long-awaited entry into the forged iron market. The truly unique X-Tour Irons feature the playability and feel that better golfers demand while incorporating proprietary technologies that have established Callaway Golf as the […]

All the attention in mountain bike suspension development in the last several years has focused on freeride and downhill applications. With its 2006 R-Seven fork, Manitou aims to bring the latest suspension technologies to the cross-country set. James Huang takes a look.
Although the letters X and C often conjure up images of skinny NORBA types […]

Titleist takes driver performance to the next level with the introduction of the new Titleist Pro Titanium 905 series. Since the launch of the original Titleist Titanium 975D driver in 1997, Titleist has developed an unmatched heritage of product performance and success across every level of competitive golf. The new Pro Titanium 905T and 905S […]

Only in the marketplace one month and the Infiniti Golf ProPulsion line of drivers is making a name for itself with players and professional club makers from across the country.
Glenn Belden from Belden’s Golf in Daytona Beach, FL recently tested the ProPulsion 440 head against the one of the company’s older models at LPGA International […]

Cobian began in Southern California with strong roots in surfing. Inspired by the pure beauty and power of the ocean, we have put together a line of sandals that reflects this surf lifestyle and allows you to take it with you anywhere you go.

A2403 Pudge MittA2000® Pro-Stockâ„¢ Gloves feature Pro-Stockâ„¢ American Steerhide hand-selected for its durability and feel. Dual Welting: A patented pre-curved finger design for a stable pocket. Super Skin: Twice the strength! Half the weight. Dri-Lex: Ultra Breathable wrist lining transfers moisture from the skin, keeping your hand cool and dry. The same glove and leather […]

The new Etonic G>SOK golf shoe has been recently named one of the Top 30 Sports Products of the Year by Sports Edge Magazine and SGMA (Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association).
The Etonic G>SOK is the industry’s 1st Non-Cleated Performance golf shoe. Introduced in October 2004, the G>SOK has experienced early success at retail. “The retailers were […]

Showcasing its leadership role in graphite shaft performance, United Sports Technologies® (UST) dominated driver usage by 2-to-1 among the Top 10 players at the Honda Classic in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.
According to Darrell Survey reports from the Honda Classic, twice as many Tour pros in the Top 10 chose UST-branded graphite shafts for their drivers […]

The new Saloman Ivy is the most advanced women’s specific snowboard ever made. Designed and tested with Annie Boulanger to handle every type of terrain. Whether it’s dropping a fresh cornice line, nose pressing a flat-down-flat rail, or lofting off a corduroy pipe wall, the new Ivy ERA is an intuitive, easy handling ride with […]

Tour golf Products, Inc., Westerville, Ohio, adds to its popular Accupath putter line for 2005 with three new models, the Accupath Models 10, 11 and 14. These putters add to more than a dozen Accupath models that have been proven best sellers during the past few years. All of the Accupath models feature the proprietary […]

Extremley lightweight, comfortable shoulder protection. Coolmax liner wicks away moisture. All the same ExoLyte and VaporFlex technology, in a full range motion pad. Available in Large.
This item normally retails for $71.99. You can buy it at Lacrosse.com for $24.99. Check out this item #96539, and other Warrior Products.

Predator technology allows player to increase control, swerve, power and accuracy when striking a ball. Features strategically placed rubber zones along five metatarsals on the upper of a soccer boot.
Check out the adidas Predator Pulse.

Newbie boarder or skilled bonkin-gibber, your boots will have the most dramatic impact on your freeriding performance and enjoyment. The goal is to find a balance between a snug fit (performance) and relaxed fit (comfort). Here are some guidelines that are important to consider at any skill level: click here to read more…

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