Laser Engraved Skate Decks

Magnetic Kitchen is a small laser cutting and design studio based out of Brooklyn NY. The group has always done laser cut skate decks on the side and have just released their newest line of decks via Kickstarter ($70). The engraving quality is immaculate, highly improved over one-off renditions we have seen elsewhere. For those unfamiliar to the unique process they describe it as, "...using super powerful light (a laser) to apply art to the board instead of the conventional method of laminating the board with a printed graphic. To accomplish this the laser burns away a small layer of wood that creates an awesome embossed effect that you can see and feel while allowing the grain of the board to show through." Possibly the coolest part of this campaign is the fact that they are inviting backers to put their own art on the boards using the process... we're already dreaming up designs for ditmak HQ. As with any kickstarter campaign support and most importantly share. Peep the video here.

Pocket Watch by PEOPLE PEOPLE

Swedish Industrial Design Firm People People have revived the pocket watch with a minimal take on a classic form of timekeeping. Constructed simply from a single, solid piece of aluminum allows the watch to be light and provide a perfect shell for the movements, set to be designed in-house. No details on production just yet, but we hope to see these complimenting stylish suited attire soon. 

Revolights

Tron Lightcycles may not be invented yet, though for those of you who can't wait Revolights ($200 *Valentines Day Special) will light up your bike like a machine from the future. Powered by USB rechargeable batteries; two thin rings of LEDs are mounted to each side of the wheel and illuminate the front or rear of the wheel by utilizing magnets and an accelerometer. Visibility ahead and by others is increased for much needed safety while racing your fixie in the night. 

Maple Knife Set

Utilizing a generous wood to metal ratio, The Maple Knife Set ($TBA) by The Federal will add a warm touch to cutting in the kitchen. The Maple wood is sealed and attached to a thin section of polished steel, perfectly balanced for use by any caliber of chef.

Bell & Ross Aviation Series

Professional use has always been at the heart of Bell & Ross watches. Nestled snuggly in the Swiss watch-making tradition, the time pieces are designed and engineered to withstand the harsh environments that these unique professionals encounter. Astronauts, elite police, submariners, military pilots, race car drivers, and underwater bomb-disposal experts rely on Bell & Ross watches to withstand the extremes of temperature, violent accelerations, and dangerous pressures. With its square casing the company's Aviation Series ($2,300+) has quite good looks to compliment all that function. The watches are available in a variety of materials including classic stainless steel, carbon fiber, and ceramic. The mechanical movement has been called a "living organ", and is a masterpiece of ingenuity, symbolizing several centuries of human and watch-making history. Maybe you don't fall into the "extreme professionals" category, but surely you can appreciate a superbly crafted tool.          

Pax Vaporizer By Ploom

Conventional, sleek and portable. Surprisingly we are not talking about the new iPhone 5 but its equivalent in the loose leaf vaporizing world. PAX ($250) is a revolutionary model of Vaporizer that is small enough to fit in your pocket and  heats up within 30 seconds. The worlds smallest vaporizer is at the cutting edge of smoking technology; powered by a small lithium battery PAX is rechargeable and comes with an AC wall charging kit. Also included is a small cleaning kit, user guide and removable mouthpiece. 

Recon Instruments Mod Live

Mod Live ($400) is a type of heads-up display created by Recon Instruments designed to enrich the alpine experience. The unit fits into compatible goggles giving the user access to a host of information at the blink of an eye. The small display provides clear widescreen graphics when you want them, and keeps them just out-of-sight when you don't. Speed, vertical descent, jump airtime, navigation, buddy locating, number of descents, and distance are all delivered using built-in precision GPS and an integrated suite of sensors. Ingenious optics on the tiny display ensure that your eye does not need to refocus to read information- it's the same as looking at a fourteen inch screen from a distance of five feet. The unit also boasts smart phone connectivity to allow you to control your epic pow playlist and do other smart phone stuff, but hopefully you don't care to much about that on your mountain excursions. Gone are the days of soggy maps and fumbling with your gloves or touch screens. A host of compatible goggles are already available from Smith, Oakley, Scott, and more. Stay tuned- Recon is already applying this same tech to base jumping for the squirrel suit junkies.      

   

GoPro Hero3 Black Edition

The best gets better; the GoPro Hero3 Black Edition ($399) is 30% thinner, 20% lighter, 2X Faster and packed with the features that will help you capture your epic adventures. The new WiFi enabled unit shoots vido at a whopping 2.7kp at 30fps and 1440p at 48fps. Feel like shooting video Phantom Flex style? The Hero3 also shoots 1080 at 60fps, 960p at 100fps, and 720p at 120fps. The Black Edition is able to shoot 12MB photos at 30fps while boosting low light performance. An updated, 6-element aspherical lens improves sharpness, distortion, and provides the ability to shoot ultra wide. Better audio, underwater shooting, and a complimentary wifi remote... No wonder this little beat is already backordered by a month. Two other models are also available, the White Edition ($199) and Silver Edition ($299) along with a slew of new accessories.

4kp 12fps / 2.7kp 30fps / WiFi / 12MP (30fps) / WiFi Remote

Outside Van

Most people just know the Mercedes Sprinter Van as the daily run about for the Fed-Ex guy (or gal). If you have ever owned or driven one though, chances are you enjoyed it. The Sprinter is super roomy, purpose built, and surprisingly efficient for its size thanks to a diesel engine. Outside Van (~$5000+) is a custom Sprinter shop for the outdoors enthusiast. You bring them your Sprinter van and  tell them what activities you aim to do- whether it be haul lots of friends, bring crazy amounts of gear, or go car camping. After that, Outside Van goes crazy making tons of custom modifications that make your van unique and tailored just for you. The Mercedes Sprinter is pretty darn cool just to start with, but after Outside has done their work you have something special created by people with an equally great passion for exploring the world. As you may imagine they aren't hurting for business- It will run  a 1000 bucks just to get put on their jobs list.      ​

Suunto Elementum

It is no secret that Suunto watches have been helping people accomplish pretty amazing feats​ for quite some time now. However, up to this point they have been bulky, large, plastic, and a bit nerdy. This left many longing for a capable watch that could be worn everyday. Now, the line of Suunto Elementum watches (~$900) are the only products in this niche- and they are indeed capable. The trio (Aqua, Terra, Ventus) boast features that include: altimeter, barometer, 3D compass, water sensor, depth gauges, various chronographs and more. The real accomplishment though, lies in their looks- with a choice of wrist band styles, the body is no longer plastic and not screaming, "I'm a wrist-top computer".   

Dragon APX Goggles

​It is officially that time of year where we are all craving snow like mad people... Hence, our first winter post. Feast your eyes on the all new Dragon APX Goggle (~$180). At first glance they are, well, massive really. This is pretty much as close as you can get to wearing a full on fighter jet helmet. The massive lens equates to unparalleled peripheral vision. The goggles feature armor plated venting, cushy padding, and they come in a wide range of styles. Developed and tested by Dragon's own team of maniacs the APX comes in two lens sizes- massive(APX) and large(APXs).