Anything that gives a reduction in drag is a benefit to an athlete, particularly in an event like the 100m. The race that crowns the world’s fastest man is a sprint for photo finishes where hundredths of a second determine the difference between first and fourth. With 7 percent less drag than the Athens version, wearing the new Nike Swift Suit translates to a benefit of about .02 of a second in the 100m.

This year, the Nike Swift program has expanded for Beijing. In addition to the Nike Swift unitard, athletes will have the choice of a whole new system of dress that takes the Nike Swift learnings from other sports, namely basketball, to Track and Field apparel. Nike wanted to create options for athletes since competition isn’t simply about the most lightweight, aerodynamic equipment, but also confidence. It’s the essential Continue reading »

Digifly has been operating in the fields of free flight and motorized flight since 1989. In a world where flight instrumentation previously bordered on improvisation, they brought “state of the art” technical products to the market. Recently Digifly introduced 3 additions to the Digifly product range: The Cartesio Pro BT the Leonardo Pro and the Leonardo Pro BT.

These new Digifly instruments feature include: high sensitivity 20 channel SiRF III GPS (Leonardo models), bluetooth module (BT models), high speed (10 times/sec) telemetry output, high power, double fully independent battery system, high power audio on the front panel and new high resistant case, metal inside (50% aluminium, 50% nylon).

Today we are glad to introduce the Cartesio Pro BT. It suites perfect for pilots who want to take advantage of the facilities provided by their own GPS unit. With a direct cable connection to your own GPS unit, the Cartesio Pro BT has a high power, fully independent, double battery system also allows for full management of competition waypoints and routes, including FAI cylinder turnpoint and start pilon validation. With telemetry output and Continue reading »