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Cycling mask for riding year round? Opinions?

I am a bicyclist and wish to ride year round. Do you have any opinions ona cyclist mask? How cold does it need to be before one will be comfortable? I will be wearing the mask for style, comfort and maybe to help with pollution (not my first worry as the area I bike is nice). Here is an example of what i’m talking about:

http://cgi.ebay.com/REPO-Anti-Pollution-Cycling-Motorcycle-Bicyclist-Mask_W0QQitemZ160367418179QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAU_Skiing_Snowboarding?hash=item2556a49b43

Down to 40°, this is enough

http://www.performancebike.com/bikes/Product_10052_10551_1019121_-1_51000_20000_51500

Below 40 to about 25°, this will do it:

http://www.performancebike.com/bikes/Product_10052_10551_1053976_-1_51000_20000_51500

Below that, I have a neoprene mask with mouth and nose cutouts. Sadly, I can’t find a picture of it, and I’m too lazy to dig it out of my winter drawer to take one. Ask again in two months when I have it out with my regular bike gear.

Neoprene Ski Snowboard Winter Face Mask

Monster iEZClick Remote Control for iPod (Black) $25.99 The Monster iEZClick can wireless commands your iPod without tangled wires or bulky add-ons. Now you can keep you iPod tucked safely away while you play. So whether you’re at the beach, on your bike, or simply on the go, the iEZClick gives you easy wireless iPod control….

Talus Outdoor Technologies ColdAvenger Classic Ski Mask $35.33 The ColdAvenger is a technologically advanced, high performance cold weather mask designed by physician and a skier to combat the damaging effects of cold air through achieving six functional goals to: (1) Thermal protection from the elements, (2) ease of breathing, (3) humidifying inhaled air, (4) warming inhaled air, (5) keeping the face dry through moisture management, and (6) preventing ski go…

Half Face Masks-Half Ear $3.81 For those occasions when you need partial face protection from the dashing winds and extreme cold, we offer you this reversible, solid black face mask of polyester and neoprene. With shaped nose with open tip, and holes at the mouth, the thick yet flexible material will form to your face and over your ears to provide you with a comfortable fit. The mask is secured with a wide adjustable strap at t…

Beardski Prospector Ski Mask $34.58 Beardski facemask. “You don’t have a second chance at life – live the adventure.” – Zeke Beardski. One size fits most. High quality face mask. Fun and functional….

One Hole Child Face Mask – Navy W20S12C $9.99 For full coverage of entire head from the cold and other extreme elements, get this Navy One Hole Child Face Mask for your children. Made from 100% acrylic, this hat protects your children from brutal coldness in winter and it is made with thick, soft and warm material. This dual layered acrylic ski mask, with crown measuring 13 inches deep and 6 inches wide, features one wide face opening. Thi…

One Hole Child Face Mask – Black W20S12C $9.99 For full coverage of entire head from the cold and other extreme elements, get this Black One Hole Child Face Mask for your children. Made from 100% acrylic, this hat protects your children from brutal coldness in winter and it is made with thick, soft and warm material. This dual layered acrylic ski mask, with crown measuring 13 inches deep and 6 inches wide, features one wide face opening. Th…

One Hole Child Face Mask – Charcoal W20S12C $9.99 For full coverage of entire head from the cold and other extreme elements, get this Charcoal One Hole Child Face Mask for your children. Made from 100% acrylic, this hat protects your children from brutal coldness in winter and it is made with thick, soft and warm material. This dual layered acrylic ski mask, with crown measuring 13 inches deep and 6 inches wide, features one wide face opening. …

Neoprene Black Thermal Fleece Half Face Mask Facemask Snowboard Snowmobile Snow Ski Sled Face Mask Facemask Balaclava Scarf Extreme Sport X-Sport Skate Skating Skids Skateboarding $4.99 This listing is for Brand new Black Neoprene Motorcycle Biker Snowboard Half Face Ski MaskSize: appr. 48.5 x 26.7 cm.(19.1 in x 10.5 in)Side Ventilation System Allows Easy Breathing & Preventing Frost Build Up To Your Goggle.Keeps Your Face, Ears & Neck WarmWell protected from cold, snow, wind & sun etc.Made Of High Quality Neoprene (same material uses for wetsuit) & Thermal Fleece Material.Soft, …

Generation Y Gift Buying Guide with Fantastic Holiday Specials for 2010

Figuring out gifts to give the teens and twenty-somethings in your life — generation Y — may seem like a mystery, but chances are they have left clues around for you to determine what they want. This Generation Y Gift buying guide is here to help you decipher the clues and zero in on the gifts they will love.

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It takes all kinds: Generation Y–the children of Baby Boomers–is one of the largest age groups around and this generation is incredibly diverse. Because they aren’t all into the same things, shopping for them can be difficult, especially when you want to surprise them with gifts. However, with so many trends, there’s bound to be something your gift recipient would appreciate. Once you figure out the sort of things your Generation Y-er is into, this gift list will steer you to the perfect present.

Gamers: Generation Y is the first to grow up with video games, and some teens and twenty-somethings have embraced video gaming as a lifestyle. Video gamers are often guys, but female video gamers are increasingly common.

Your gift recipients are video gamers if they:

Have ever camped out in line to buy a certain video game.
Wear t-shirts with images of video game characters.
Still have all of their old video game consoles, even if they no longer work.
Talk about a video game character like it’s a real person.

Gifts for the video gamer:

Video game magazines: Subscriptions to video game magazines will give them the cheats and codes they crave, as well as the inside scoop on upcoming games.

T-shirts: T-shirts are the uniform of the video gamer, and they especially appreciate cool graphics and funny slogans.

Gaming chairs: Video gamers who prefer televisions over computers need a good place to sit. Comfortable gaming chairs will give them the support they need to keep the fun going.

PlayStation 3: If they don’t already have one of these technologically advanced consoles, you’ll want to give one. PlayStation 3 games and accessories also make the perfect gift for gamers who favor this console.

Watches: A video gamer needs a bit of technology to carry around, so they won’t have withdrawals when away from their computers. Look for watches with lots of cool features.

Computer hardware: PC gamers know that their computers could always go a little faster or have a slightly sharper image. Give them a better gaming experience with hardware upgrades for their computers.

The Music Lover

Rockstars: Today’s music scene is incredibly diverse, and many Generation Y members enjoy listening to everything they can. These audiophiles are usually easy to spot because they are surrounded by loud music whenever possible.

Your gift recipients are music lovers if they:

Know the bands you used to listen to as well as the bands with an album that just came out last Tuesday.
Think wearing a band t-shirt is dressing up.
Have been mistaken for a rock star on the street because of their hair, tattoos or clothes.
Plan vacations around where their favorite bands are playing shows.

Gifts for the music lover:

iPods and MP3 players: Music lovers want their music around all the time, so MP3 players and iPods that let them carry around their music library are important. Accessories like docks and skins are also appreciated.

Music: You can’t go wrong by adding to a music lover’s CD collection. If you aren’t sure which new music they prefer, try giving something you loved “back in the day.” A true music lover will like the history lesson.

Xbox 360: The Xbox 360 video game system will let your music lover play favorites such as “Rock Band” and “Guitar Hero.”

Books: Biographies of musicians, histories of popular culture and essay collections by music critics give your music lover the brain food he or she needs.

Art: A music lover is an appreciator of creativity, so wall art would make a perfect gift.

Cool clothing: Music lovers prefer dressing like their favorite musicians, and they need the right clothes to wear to concerts. You also can’t go wrong by giving a great pair of jeans.

Car audio: Let your music lover hit the road with their music by upgrading their factory car audio to something that will let them enjoy their tunes.
The All-star Athlete

Sports fans: For athletes in Generation Y, sports are their lives, so look for a gift that will support their physical lifestyles.

Your gift recipients are all-star athletes if they:

Received a college scholarship for playing sports.
Are “carb-loading” when you are shunning carbohydrates.
They know which professional athletes have sneakers named after them.
They have a fantasy football team, a fantasy baseball team and a fantasy basketball team.

Gifts for the all-star athletes:

Collectibles: Give them sports memorabilia to remember the teams that helped inspire them to play sports.

Sports movies: They know how exciting it is to overcome an obstacle and win a big game, so they will love movies with stories about athletes that do the same.

Nintendo Wii: Generation Y athletes don’t like to sit still, so let them play the games where they can move around the living room, like Nintendo Wii tennis.

Watches: A sport watch or a dive watch would look stylish on your athlete and would take the abuse it may receive.

Loungewear: After the game, meet or match, your all-star athlete needs comfortable clothes to relax in. Loungewear for men or for women in the colors of their school or college is even better!

Home gym equipment: Your athlete would love to work out in their apartment–or at home, if they still live there–so give them fitness equipment so they can work on their muscles whenever they want.

The Extreme Sports Athlete

Extreme sports fans: Extreme sports aren’t just for beach and snow bums anymore, and Generation Y takes their adrenaline rushes very seriously.

Your gift recipients are extreme sports athletes if they:

Believe that sports require wheels or some sort of board.
Will accept any dare that involves jumping off of something.
Prefer energy drinks over any other beverage.
Applied to colleges based on their proximity to the beach or the slopes.

Gifts for the extreme sports athletes:

Snowboard gear: A new board, new boots and new bindings will make the ride even more epic this year than last time the snow fell.

Luggage: An extreme sports enthusiast wants to travel to the next place where it’s snowing or where the waves are high.

GPS navigation: Finding the right mountain or beach is easy when your extreme sports athlete has the right directions from a GPS navigation device.

Men’s or women’s sneakers: Even when worn casually, an extreme sports athlete’s sneakers need to be able to commandeer a skateboard.

MP3 player cases: An MP3 player provides the soundtrack at the skate park or on the side of a mountain, so give your extreme athlete a way to protect their music player.

Digital camcorders: Capturing a big trick on camera is important for Generation Y extreme sports athletes. How are they going to show it off to everyone else without a digital camcorder?

The Scholarly Student

Scholars: Everyone in Generation Y has one thing in common: it’s harder to pay for college now than ever. A serious student takes this as a challenge and wants to do as well as possible–hopefully earning a few scholarships along the way.

Your gift recipients are scholarly students if they:

Have had their top five colleges picked out since fifth grade.
Participate in math or trivia competitions.
Successfully debated their curfews to one hour later.
Gladly study over summer break so they won’t get rusty.

Gifts for scholarly students:

Test prep books: Whether studying for the SAT, the GRE or the MCAT, a scholarly student will appreciate all the help he or she can find in test prep books.

Laptops and laptop bags: Studying doesn’t end when the library closes. Your scholar can write papers wherever inspiration strikes with a laptop and a bag to carry it in.

Messenger bags and backpacks: Those textbooks aren’t going to carry themselves to class! Give your student a hand with a quality bag that can take the weight.

Snack gift baskets: Treats–especially caffeinated treats!–are welcome provisions when your scholar is cramming for finals.

Dorm decor: Personalizing a dorm room will make it feel less like a cell and more like a sanctuary. Give your student dorm decor pieces that will soften the space.

Bedding: Sleep is a premium commodity for your studious Generation Y-er. A whole set of bedding will make the time in dreamland really count.
The Conscientious Activist

Environmental enthusiasts: Generation Y knows it’s their responsibility to take care of the earth, and a conscientious activist takes this role very seriously.

Your gift recipients are conscientious activists if they:

Answer “Paper or plastic?” with “I brought my own.”
Have spent a Saturday picking up trash in the park.
Sent a petition around to ask their high school to use wind power.
Check through your cupboards to see if any of your products were tested on animals.

Gifts for conscientious activists:

Vegetarian cookbooks: It’s not just good for animals and for the environment! Your activist knows that it also tastes delicious.

Worldstock jewelry: Fairly traded and hand crafted jewelry will appeal to an activist’s sense of style.

Pet gifts: If your activist’s concerns lean toward animals, he or she may love their own companion animal. Give dog beds, cat scratching posts or cute pet collars.

Sunglasses: They spend a lot of time outside appreciating the sun, so protect their eyes with sunglasses.

Camping gear: Your activist wants to get in touch with nature, so give him or her gear to get out there.

Bicycle gear: If your activist is boycotting cars, give the gift of a bicycle or new cycling gear.

Bicycle gear: If your activist is boycotting cars, give the gift of a bicycle or new cycling gear.

The Style Star

Trend setters: You can attribute it to reality television or music videos, but many Generation Y members like to live and look like celebrities. Indulge your style star with some fabulous gifts.

Your gift recipients are style stars if they:

Read fashion magazines more than they read their textbooks.
Managed to talk you into a huge sweet sixteen party.
Chose an art college so they could study fashion.
Consider shopping to be a form of exercise–but they’ll gladly try out the latest Hollywood fitness trend, too.

Gifts for style stars:

Jewelry: Your style star–male or female–knows that a little sparkle from jewelry goes a long way, so these gifts in small packages are a welcome sight.

Watches: Nothing says status like a quality watch, so find one with high-impact glamour for your style star.

Designer handbags and wallets: Your style star knows that designer handbags and wallets are investment pieces that they’ll use for many years.

Designer accessories: Your style star knows that no accessory is too small to have a designer logo on it. Scarves, belts and hats with a designer’s name would all make perfect gifts.

Mobile video: A nice car is one thing, but tricking it out with mobile video gives it a stylish edge that your star will love.

Golf equipment: Style stars are starting out on the golf course at younger and younger ages. Make sure they have the golf clubs and other gear to keep it up.

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Snowboarding camera techniques?

im filming my first snowboarding videos and want to know any basic techniques for taking some killer videos

it looks good when you follow the rider or ride next to him but you must keep a steady shot. on rails stand close to the top and film downward. make sure you just have a variety of shots to keep the video interesting. ive seen kids climb trees for good shots its all about creativity.

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Ski Magazine’s Learn to Ski Video: For Skiers of All Levels $55.00 Featuring a cast of internationally known skiers and athletes, Learn to Ski is designed to help skiers of all levels. Learn To Ski contains the complete American teaching method and is supported by the Professional Ski Instructors of America. This video takes you from your first day on skis to carving parallel turns in deep powder. Learn To Ski provides a concise format that is easily repeatable. …

Sofa Ski School – From Blue to Black Diamond $29.90 Sofa Ski School – From Blue to Black Diamond is an instructional ski DVD for intermediate to expert skiers. An interactive application that brings 5 most effective lessons for ski improvement to your living room. The DVD contains 84 minutes of quality ski instruction with lessons on the Main Ski Fundamentals, Carving, Skiing the Steeps and Short Turns, 14 additional drills for more advanced skier…

Extreme Croatia: Snowboarding in Eastern Europe!

Extreme Nicaragua: Extreme Sport Just Got Crazier

When you think of Croatia what is the first thing that comes to mind? For many, it’s communism and the fight for independence that dominated the political landscape in the last part of the 20th century. For others who have the inside scoop, it’s images of romantic white sand beaches along the Dalmatian Coast or the national parks and mountain landscapes that are unmatched anywhere in the world. But, did you know that Croatia is quickly becoming known as the world’s hottest extreme adventure destinations for snowboarders?

 

In fact, snow-loving adrenaline junkies from all around the globe are discovering that Croatia is home to some of the best boarding available, everything from the fluffiest powder to the gnarliest jumps and natural terrain parks for freeriding fun!

 

Croatia is a hidden gem – both when it comes to its amazing real estate market and its relatively unknown status as a snowboarding and skiing destination. But, those in the know are boarding planes, trains, and automobiles (dogsleds are optional) to get to one of the premiere snowboarding locales in all the world. They’re keeping their mouths shut – sometimes not even telling their closest snowboarding cronies – because the pristine mountains of Croatia are just that delicious!

 

With a relatively low mountain altitude throughout the country, there are only a few destinations that you should concern yourself with. The following three locations are known worldwide by a select few as the best of the best in Croatian downhill for boarders.

 

Bjelolasica

Yes it’s definitely a mouthful, but once you arrive, you won’t care if you don’t know how to say it or spell it because it’s a boarder’s ultimate dream. Home of the Croatian Olympic Centre, Bjelolasica is as good as place as any to strap on your board and point yourself downhill. Readily accessible from all regions of Croatia, this center of winter mountain activity is a staple in the Croatian landscape. Ironically, the Croatian ski team – which calls this mountain home – actually practice in Austria. But, don’t let this discourage you – it just means that you’ll have more space to practice your powder-filled descents.

 

Sljeme

 

Sljeme found in Zagreb is located on the northern slopes of Medvednica Mountain. Home of world cup events for skiing, it’s a relatively unknown (equals great opportunity for you to cut your own line) in the snowboarding world. In the world-class resort, Sljeme offers you all the amenities you’ve come expect but is paired with a genuine Croatian hospitality that you’ll be hard pressed to find anywhere else in the world. Whether on the mountain or in the lodge, this will definitely be an experience you’ll never forget.

 

Velika

Head to Velika if you’re into spicy sausage or off-the-beaten path snowboarding. With a love wine and fish, locals around Papuk Mountain can not only feed you well, but will point you to a great snow-filled vacation. Definitely not the biggest of mountains you’ll ever board – truth be told, none of the Croatian mountains are equipped to shock you with sheer size – this is definitely one of the most quaint and pristine that you’ll find anywhere in Europe. Remove all the glitz and glam you find throughout the Alps and replace it with a feeling of warmth and a slower pace of life and then you’ll start to appreciate the magic of Velika and all the Croatian winter boarding destinations.

 

 

So, if you’re headed to Croatia, take time to enjoy the timeless romance of the Adriatic Sea or the beauty of the hinterlands. Take in the remarkable national parks and infectious warmth of the quaint towns and local folks. Check out the amazing real estate bargains that can be found in every corner of this beautiful country. But, when you’ve had your fill of these more placid experiences, grab your board, head up to the mountains, and – even if you don’t do it yourself – check out the thrill seekers and action heroes who are loving the newest cold spot to tear it up, Croatia!

 

About the Author

Originally from San Diego, California, Scott Taylor is a world traveler, and international real estate expert and investor living and working in Panama City, Panama. With years of experience investing in countries around the globe, Scott has a particular affection for the land, people, and—of course—real estate of Croatia. He’s invested in everything from cosmopolitan apartments to beachfront property and everything in between. Scott loves helping others realize their dreams of living and investing in Croatia and has dedicated his time to creating the informational resources to allow people to discover the possibilities which can be found at his site:
http://www.LiveAndInvestInCroatia.com

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Wallmonkeys Peel and Stick Wall Decals – Skiing at Night, Illustrator Image – Removable Graphic WallMonkeys wall graphics are printed on the highest quality re-positionable, self-adhesive fabric paper. Each order is printed in-house and on-demand. WallMonkeys uses premium materials & state-of-the-art production technologies. Our white fabric material is superior to vinyl decals. You can literally see and feel the difference. Our wall graphics apply in minutes and won’t damage your paint or l…

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The Community Project [UMD for PSP] $2.79 “The Community Project” a super 16mm and 35mm snowboarding film takes the viewer on an action-packed adventure through many of the world’s best locations: New Zealand Japan Aspen British Columbia Jackson Hole Norway Alaska and Whistler/Blackcomb to name a few. Oakley and Red Bull teamed up with Travis Rice in an attempt to showcase the strength and creativity of Oakley’s snowboarding team and give…

Our Turn – An All Girls Film (White Knuckle Extreme) $2.85 OUR TURN-ALL GIRL FILM:WHITE KNUCKLE – DVD Movie…

Voice (Snowboarding) (White Knuckle Extreme) $9.09 Top level progressive snowboarders vie for a $20000 cash purse for Best Part Second Best Park and Best Trick. Travel with the personalities behind riding from around the world in this true interactive experience which allows viewers to cast their vote for the winners! Locations include: Mammoth Tahoe Big Bear East Coast U.S. Whistler B.C. Utah Wyoming Norway Austria Switzerland France and Japan. W…

Midland 22540 Headset Speaker with Boom Microphone $10.11 The Midland 22-540 headset speaker with boom microphone will make conversing on your Midland family radio easier and more convenient. Plug the headset into your radio and you are all set for hands-free operation. It’s a great option when you are skiing, snowboarding, even doing garden work. It comes with an adjustable headband and a cushioned earpiece for added comfort and fit. Use the Midlan…

Cosmic Blobs – Expansion Pack Collection $19.99 Cosmic Blobs Expansion Pack: Extreme Sports lets kids create new Blobs that perform in thrilling animations. Make your Blobs do extreme things like surfing a wave, snowboarding, kickflipping on a skateboard and adventurous rock climbing. Show your skateboarding skill on the ramps and half-pipe Adjust your blob animation to display your favorite moves in the park, on the slopes, or coasting the…

Sphere Mini Digital Camcorder. 640 x 480 resolution, 30 FPS. Compatible with 0.68x Wide Angle Lens or 180 Degree Fish Eye Lens (Sold Separately). $49.99 The Sphere Mini DV Video Camcorder is a go-anywhere, do anything mini-camcorder that does not compromise when it comes to delivering high-quality video & pictures. Featuring compact design, sturdy construction, a variety of secure mounting options, multiple lens accessories, long-life removable batteries, high-capacity memory card upgrades & more, the Sphere Mini DV Video Camcorder specializes in …