The hard plastic wheels used on skateboards usually means they’re relegated to only gleaming the cube on smoother surfaces like sidewalks. That’s not the case with Rockboard’s Descender, which adds tank-like treads for all-terrain ollies and kickflips.
Giz covered the Biolite stove a couple of years back, noting that it was a cool idea that was destined for developing countries only. A few years down the track and it’s on sale for everyone.
Fixed skateboard trucks, no matter how loose, just can’t flex enough to match the carving ability and dynamic movement of a surfboard. The SurfSkate’s specially designed front truck, however, lets you carve tarmac like swells in the Pacific.
It’s not that hot now, but just you wait. Parts of your body will stick to other parts of your body, and it will be horrible. Lucky for you, you’ve got air conditioning. Unlucky for you, it’s a real punisher on the power bill.Here are a few tips for maximising your cool without crippling your bank account.
What happens when you mix two backyard staples, the water balloon and the barbeque grill? Apparently a pop loud enough to convince your neighbours you’re setting off anti-aircraft missiles.
How do you make barbecuing more awesome? More fire, of course! Whether you’re kickin’ it coal-school or setting fire to a steady stream of volatile gas, it never hurts (well, sometimes it does) to pump up the volume.
One day, I will own a proper man cave. It will be decked out with a huge 1080p projector, amazing surround sound speakers, and my children won’t be allowed to enter until they reach adulthood. I shall call it, “Sanctuary”. Until that day though, I might have to settle for a HandiTheatre, a complete inflatable entertainment solution, turning your backyard into an outdoor cinema.
