When it comes to surfboards we generally expect to see a symmetrical design, with some boards going so far as to have perfect symmetry on both the vertical and horizontal planes. This board by Deus Bali, dubbed the Paralesogram, shuns this traditional design ethos in favour of an asymmetrical design. Sadly I’m not a board shaper so I can’t tell you the pros and cons, if you’d like to see more of the Paralesogram, click here to visit Deus Bali.
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The Cryptic Knives Friction Folder is a pocket-sized folding knife by Wytse Kersseboom in the Netherlands. Each is made by hand from tough DIN 100 MnCrW4 tool steel from Sheffield, England and no two blades are exactly the same. Both the blade and handle are stainless steel, with phosphor bronze washers, a hidden detent spring,…
The John Wyer Team took multiple wins at the 24 Hours of Le Mans – often with cars wearing the iconic light blue and orange livery of their primary sponsor – Gulf Oil. It would be the 1959 running of Le Mans that would give the John Wyer Team their first victory – with drivers Roy…
The Grip Motorcycle Gloves were designed by the Japanese team at Swany for summer use – when thick, non-ventilated gloves can quickly become soaked with sweat and barely useable. Each pair are made from durable but thin leather with ample perforations along the backs to allow maximum airflow. The seams are externally stitched to avoid…
The Redux Courg Watch is an affordable, military-spec titanium watch with an automatic movement featuring 24 jewels and a 41 hour power reserve. The name “Courg” is a reference to the universal navigational waypoint outside Washington, DC – it’s pronounced “courage”. The watch has a lightweight titanium grade 2 case and bezel with matte bead…
The Volvo 1800E is the fastest version of what is possibly Sweden’s most beautiful car. It’s a car that was designed by a Swede and built with a global supply chain (and some subterfuge) to replace the famous failure that was the Volvo P1900. The Volvo P1800 – 1800S – 1800E – 1800ES The design…
The AGV X3000 Gloria helmet is a new design from the iconic Italian company designed to evoke the styling of the classic full face helmets of the 1970s, made with modern materials meeting the safety standards of the 21st century. AGV took great care to design the shell of the X3000 helmet series using the…
