An Idiot Light for Bodies in Motion
In college I had an old Chevy pickup truck that was cursed. For starters the rear bumper had a way of removing itself from the truck’s frame – once I clipped a wall and pulled it off, [...]
Recipe: Boca ‘Chicka Boom’ Wrap
The last meat I gave up was chicken. Not because I liked it the most – bacon held that dietary distinction – it’s probably because chicken is so easy to prepare in all sorts of [...]
Forty Inches of Fresh and the Best Gear but…
There are few things I enjoy more than snowboarding and for the last 2 weekends I’ve had back-to-back weekends at my friend’s place in Sugarbush (Warren, VT). Last weekend it was just the [...]
Recipe: Holy Boca Guacamole
It’s been over 16 years since I’ve eaten red meat or pork and about 14 since I’ve eaten chicken. Oddly enough though I do eat turkey and if I seafood I eat it. Ever since I was a [...]
Don’t Sweat the Petty, Pet the Sweaty
I’m a sweater. Not a mohair, but a dyed in the wool, honest to goodness sweater – like former NYC Mayor David Dinkins. I can sweat bullets in zero degree temps. When I snowboard, I [...]
Down Periscope!
Stop me if you’ve heard this one before. Two Colombians, a Guatemalan and a Sri Lankan are in a homemade submarine traveling 6 feet under the ocean’s surface, breathing through plastic [...]
Beating a ‘Cold’ January
You probably noticed I haven’t posted in a few days. Despite my efforts to avoid germs, I’ve had the worst cold known to mankind. Actually I’ve had the cold for probably a month, [...]
Bitness Labs: Experiment 18382b.2 Genetic Supplements
The first genetically specific nutritional supplements are here! When Blade Runner gave us a peek into 2019, we saw genetically manufactured beings called replicants put into service to take-on the [...]
The Apocalypse is Coming
People who know me well… maybe even not so well… know I’m somewhat of a full-blown germaphobe. It’s not mud or dirt that bothers me. I’ve always been ‘one’ [...]
Drop $10 to Hang Ten
New England, there’s something not right about running alone in 20° weather in the pitch black to get a workout. On the West coast they can ride 10 foot barrels WHILE drinking cocktails served [...]
Killer Gear Deals (usually)…
I’m always looking for a good deal on gear. I’m not saying I buy a lot of gear (cough) but I do like to know what the going rate is for – oh I don’t know, a Metolius FatCam. [...]
Alternative Workout: The Nintendo Wii
Since its launch several months ago, the Nintendo Wii has received some negative press for folks who hurt themselves, others or inanimate objects. The site Wiihaveaproblem.com tracks the carnage, [...]
Running in Silence
Podphile reported earlier today on a soon to be available watch from Nike called the Nike Speed+. It provides information relayed from the Nike+ sensor which is either inserted into your Nike+ [...]
Who Left the Web Site On?
The Scott eVest is proof that you can put a patent on damn near anything. Dubbed a “Gear Management Solution,” the SeV promises to get your PAN together by using their TEC. Oh, [...]
Balance Boards: Complete Your Workout
Balance sports have always been a passion of mine. Skateboarding, snowboarding and climbing (which has just as much to do with balance as it does strength and agility). Slack lining is a great way to [...]
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