Babolat launches on the market the new Pure Drive GT, the special model that in 15 years has sold about one million and a half pieces.

The 2009 version is more rigid and stable than the previous one. In essence, the more “athletic” It is the tennis racket symbol of the new millennium, the Babolat Pure Drive, used by over a million fans, from a Rafa Nadal Carlos Moya, to reach athletes and amateur players of the tennis club.

The 2009 release proposes a new version, called the GT. The main difference compared to the previous model is the tungsten fibers that have been intertwined with those classic carbon ones in the area of the head of the racket, to make the frame more stable so to obtain a more accurate shot.

The weight remained unchanged (322 grams incordata) as the other basic characteristics like the length (68.5 cm), oval (100 square inches) and the pattern (16 x 19).

The anti-vibration system Cortex is just above the handle and breaks in two chassis to prevent the harmful vibration and increase the comfort, while the Woofer System leaves and interact rope frame for a “ball exit” quicker and more responsive.

In the field, the racket is moving with great dexterity. Excellent relationship between power and control, is especially suited to players who like to push with top spin or amateur looking for a comfortable and easy to manage frame.

There is another version of about 15 grams heavier, used by top 10 World Andy Roddick, for those seeking the same feelings but with even greater ability to push. If the arm supports the weight gain is a valid proposal.

As for the rope to fit, you can choose: the pure agonist may also use a Continue reading »

Innovation is at the heart of the Decathlon Tribord our brand. They organise creativity workshops, where their teams can work together on the vision of tomorrow’s products and sports.

To ensure performance Tribord works with expert teams in the company (R&D, legal teams, technical centre), who provide services to all Oxylane Group Brands. Tribord also work with external partners (universities, colleges of engineering & design, manufacturers, prototype developers, and laboratories).

Today we are going to analyze the Zeruko PW 6.0 innovation: it is designed for buggying and kite landboarding (not suitable for beginners).

Strong pull for maximum enjoyment. Enables you to slide on your feet (wearing shoes), a mountain board or a kite landboard.

Main features:

Ease of use Can be controlled with 2 or 4 lines. Comes with lines (4) and 4-line handles. Easy storage No spars. Easy to fold. Compact Continue reading »

Designed for novice stunt kite flyers and those who want to improve their skills (from age 8 upwards). An authentic kite.

Extremely simple to assemble in just one movement! The WCLIC will enable you to learn how to fly a kite and improve your stunt flying skills.

Main features:

Ease of use

Simple to assemble in Continue reading »

A few kilometers away from Sant’Agata Bolognese, Bologna and Maranello headquarters respectively of Lamborghini, Ferrari and Ducati, you can find the Flygas HQ.

Flygas is a company specialized in innovative KIT engine ultralight aircraft delivered worldwide.

Flygas built and patented a dual supply system Electronic fuel injection which supports the now tested and safe plant carburettors ensuring all the advantages of electronics injection.

As it is well known to all pilots the usage if carburettors ensure a simple, robust and well tested solution. The calibration of the power system occurs as the average of the mediating parameters on the cylinder of the engine cold and the basis of climatic conditions and altitude medium.

The pilot have to manage during the flight the mixture emaciated due to Continue reading »

The images besides from the WGC-CA Championship at Doral on 3/15/2009 illustrate why it can be difficult to maintain clubface alignment from address to impact.

The black lines show the shoulder, arm and shaft angles at address.

This is the same view of address with red lines showing where the hands, shoulders, leading arm, and shaft will be at impact.

The red lines in the next photo indicate how the shoulders, arms, hands, and club have changed position at impact. The leading shoulder has raised approximately 18 degrees. The hands have moved forward, and the angle between the leading arm and shaft has been reduced to a straight line to the ball.

In the photo on the left, black lines show the starting point at address. The change of angles and position of the shoulders, leading arm, leading hand, and club at impact are indicated in red.

The yellow lines show an angle of about 25 degrees between the leading forearm and the back of the left hand at address.

At impact, the single yellow line shows the flat position of the back of the Continue reading »

Straight outline and a flat rocker with flexible tips are making this board an unrivalled wakestyler in terms of pop, speed and landings.

Through a single bottom concave the Chit Chat offers great upwind abilities and amazing low wind characteristics. Inspired by PKRA Pro and JN team rider Michael Schitzhofer this board gets you to the next level in freestyle and freeride.

Construction:
Honeycomb core laminated with fiber glass and sophisticated application of carbon fibres according to the Continue reading »

Safe public pools with Angeleye It is essential to give swimmers certainty, peace of mind, and the awareness of being in a facility where the safety level is high and one’s safeness is constantly monitored as far as the greatest danger is concerned: drowning.

Monitoring the pools by qualified personnel is a somewhat difficult activity, as the bottom of the pool is hard to see (because reflected light, waves and floating swimmers do not always permit a full view of the activities at the bottom of the pool). Distraction is also a factor.

Thanks to the AngelEye new visual technology, a new lifeguard monitors all the activities at the pool. This safety system has been specifically designed to control the activity of the swimmers in the swimming facilities.

It can evaluate dangerous situations and let the lifeguards know that there is an unsafe situation in progress. This is accomplished by means of hand-held devices in a quick and effective manner, thus providing immediate and focused assistance. The implementation of the AngelEye drowning detection system is composed of three phases:

- a layout design is developed according to the plan of the pools

- installation on the walls of the pool of specific detection portholes (available in two models: deck hatch or niche portholes)

- housing of the central unit and the associated connection to the detection and warning devices of the AngelEye system. The designers will fine tune the system to make sure it works under any brightness and pool attendance conditions, up to and including the final testing and inspection. The company also offers assistance and support services.

An ultra-light, yet ultra-strong Flywire panel along the lateral quarter works with a perfed synthetic panel along the medial side for great lockdown and a snug, secure fit.

Cushlon midsole combines with a Nike Zoom unit in the heel for an incredibly plush, resilient and responsive ride.

Environmentally preferred rubber in a Waffle outsole configuration provides multi-surface traction and a measure of added cushioning.

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Flywire: High tensile strength fibers sandwiched between a thin layer of TPU and a dynamic textile form Continue reading »