World’s first smart helmet for snow sports Forcite Alpine hits the slopes

Sydney, Australia (September 30, 2015) —  Forcite Alpine launches on Kickstarter, the world’s first smart helmet for snow sports which films, tracks, communicates and shares in one.
The idea is simple. Love snow sports, but hate carrying a tonne of gear? Action cameras, UHF radio, headphones, and GPS trackers  – setting it up slows you down.

Forcite Alpine packs all the tech you need in a sleek, lightweight, design. No clip-ons, clasps or annoying buttons. Just grab the helmet and go. A smart helmet designed to capture everything, whilst you just enjoy the snow.

Having tested working prototypes in the snowfields of Australia and New Zealand, the Forcite Team are looking to raise $200,000 through Kickstarter, before going into production. Forcite will fulfil orders and hit the slopes in January 2016.

Watch the video and follow the Kickstarter campaign here.

Co-Founder Alfred Boyadgis said, “Forcite Alpine will change the way we share and communicate in action sports forever. No more clip-ons or cables. Our team have made the lightest, most powerful smart helmet in sports today. One that let’s people enjoy the snow, whilst all your high intensity moments are captured and shared in a simple automated way”.

What can Forcite Alpine do?

Capture and share – the slopes get social

Unlike anything before, Forcite Alpine will film your tricks, your bails and every transition down the mountain with an ultra-high definition 4k camera, discreetly positioned within the front on the helmet.
Forcite Alpine will capture every extreme moment – even if you didn’t – with Highlights Reel. A specially designed piece of software that automatically sets markers in your video feed when you hit top speed, get airtime and or make sharp transitions.  Simply hit generate, and the helmet will package together a randomised highlights video to share those awesome moments on social media, whilst you’re still on the mountain.

A multitude of sensors, powered by our EON microcomputer, will track your speed, altitude,
distance, airtime and points of interest. Compare and compete with mates on the Forcite app.

Communicate helmet to helmet

Tired of shouting across the snow and seeing your friends disappear down the wrong track? The Forcite Alpine can set up communication helmet to helmet of up to 200 meters in distance (218 yards) in a group of four people. Never carve alone. Give your mates a heads up for upcoming jumps, ice, or the best fresh powder just around the corner.

You can also take calls without having to take out your phone. The Forcite Alpine can forward calls straight from your smartphone into the communications system.

EON Explained

Everyone hates bulky helmets. Forcite Alpine has a low profile and a slim fit. All that tech is tightly packed in to a sleek looking design.  Working within a small space, the Forcite team has built the powerful, but tiny EON micro-computer.  EON contains a 2.4Ghz Quad core computing system with; Bluetooth 4.0, Wifi capability, micro SD port and sensors to keep pace with your lines. All within the size of a pack of playing cards and battery power of up to 8 hours.

Full on protection

You go to extremes, so do we. The Forcite Alpine smart helmet is rigorously trialled and tested to meet global safety standards. All helmets shipped will be standards approved for alpine sports and airborne sports.

Smash your helmet? No problem. Forcite Alpine is the only smart helmet designed to be modular. Send it back to the Forcite Team for a quick, cheap and fuss free repair service.


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Waylens Secures $2.2 Million in Funding for First Product Launch

Intelligent Camera System Startup Secures Funding to Develop Innovative Technology for Automotive Industry

BOSTON, MA--( Sep 22, 2015) - Waylens, an intelligent camera system company based in Boston, has announced $2.2 million in external funding secured. The startup has allocated its funding to launch a high-performance, score-keeping camera system for enhancing the driving experience. Investors in the round include IDG Capital Partners and E14 Fund, which was launched to help researchers coming out of the MIT Media Lab start companies.

"Waylens' exciting new product gives auto enthusiasts a unique new way to enjoy and share their driving experiences," said David Strand, president of E14 Fund. "Waylens has jumpstarted their development stage, and this funding positions them as a serious contender in the automotive tech industry."

The founding team includes two MIT Media Lab grads: Chief Technology Officer Dawei Shen and Chief Creative Officer Phil Salesses. The duo met while studying at MIT in 2010 and are now bringing MIT Media Lab innovation to the world of automotive technology.

Waylens will fully launch and open pre-orders for the product on Kickstarter in October 2015.

About Waylens

Waylens is a Boston-based tech startup creating the next big thing in automotive technology, including an intelligent camera system capable of sensing its environment and merging data with video to create compelling visual experiences. The first product will be a high performance, score-keeping camera making it easier than ever to share driving experiences.

For more information about Waylens, visit www.waylens.com or follow the company on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.



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Xterrain, Inc. Launches Indiegogo Crowdfunding Campaign for All Terrain Electric Bicycle to ride over Soft Beach Sand.

Xterrain, Inc. announces the release of their new XTERRAIN500 Electric Bicycle, an ingenious invention that leaves any other type of bicycle in the dust with its special 10-inch wide ATV front tire. This uber fat tire bike allows riders to easily glide over soft beach sand as well as deep snow, mud, high grass, gravel, and anywhere else that regular bikes can't go

Miami, Florida  September 10, 2015-- The XTERRAIN500 makes it possible to enjoy countless miles of sandy beach while pedaling along with little effort. The 10-inch wide front tire plus the regular 4.6-inch rear fat tire, make this the monster of all electric bikes. The combination of extra wide all-terrain tires plus a 500-watt motor make it possible for this bike to go where no other has ever gone, and for the first time, allows bike enthusiasts to deftly enjoy pedaling on all types of soft terrains, such as soft beach sand or snow.

Not only that, but with a unique 4-hole triple tree fork plate, the XTERRAIN500 is able to accommodate a smaller 4-inch front fat tire — which is included with the bike — by moving the fork tubes closer together. By being able to adapt to both tire sizes, this bicycle is essentially 2 bikes in 1. So, riders can enjoy all the benefits of a regular fat tire bike, as well as the advanced functionality of the ingenious extra wide, all-terrain ATV 10-inch tire.

With so many millions of people living less than one mile from any U.S. coastline, the XTERRAIN500 electric bicycle offers an amazing opportunity to enjoy riding on soft sand with a new perspective. Riders can appreciate the beauty of the beach and stay away from traffic-plagued roads without having to exert strenuous efforts pedaling over soft sand. The bicycle can go for a maximum distance of 20-25 miles at a speed of 20 miles per hour. It has a premium front suspension to help absorb uneven terrain and a high-end Shimano Turney gear.

XTERRAIN bicycles are now available via Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign at https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/xterrain-uber-fat-all-terrain-electric-bicycle/x/11904513#/story

About Xterrain Inc.

Xterrain, Inc. is a company located in Miami, Florida and the first to introduce a bicycle of this type to the market. After extensive research and many trials, they came up with the groundbreaking idea to use a much wider ATV front tire to make the bike extremely stable on soft beach sand, snow, mud, or any other soft type of terrain.

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Silicon Valley Robotics Innovator Invents Programmable Hoverboard for the Consumer Market

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Sept. 1, 2015 -- Announcing the "Hoverboard," a personal electric vehicle to be launched on Kickstarter September 17, 2015 and culminating October 21, 2015, the day Marty McFly, in Back to the Future II, traveled into the future to discover the Hoverboard.

The Hoverboard is as much a "board sport" as it is a tech gadget. Serial Entrepreneur and Inventor, Robert Bigler explains, "I dreamt of a personal electric vehicle that would produce the sensation of surfing on land."

The Hoverboard is targeting the higher-end consumer market. Bigler explains, "I didn't want to approach the first real Hoverboard from the standpoint of making it a price-product. I spared no expense to make it fully, everything today's technology could possibly provide."

The Hoverboard has a single, electrically motorized, 10" diameter wheel in the center of its deck. The narrow wheel is computer-controlled and driven by as much as 5,000 watts of power to keep the rider balanced while also producing acceleration on demand. Leaning forward causes the Hoverboard to accelerate, and leaning back causes it to decelerate, or go the other direction. There are no controls to hold in your hand. While the computer and power electronics automatically keep the Hoverboard under the rider front-to-back, the riders themselves develop the skill to balance side to side, maneuver and ultimately "carve." The experience evolves from hovering, to fully surfing on land.

Specifications:

Range: 12 Miles with the Standard Battery, over 20 Miles with Extended Battery
Weight: 25 Pounds
Charging Time: 16 Minutes with Supercharger or 1 hour with standard charger
Top Speed: 20 mph

The Hoverboard is equipped with onboard lighting, speakers to play music, ground-detecting sonar to keep the Hoverboard parallel to the changing ground, and LCD displays for active parameter monitoring while riding.

Modular and Serviceable

When designing the Hoverboard, Mr. Bigler remembered simpler times, when people were empowered with the ability to work on their own cars, not just to maintain them, but also to customize and improve them. He wanted to bring this empowerment back and so made the Hoverboard OPEN. Tool-handy owners are not only allowed to open their Hoverboards - they are encouraged to do so.

 The majority of service and even repair tasks can be conducted by the owners themselves. This also means that the Hoverboard can be User-Upgraded. Most often, the first to purchase tech products have to then watch a rapid succession of improvements to the design quickly render their investment obsolete. With the Hoverboard, such improved modules can be purchased and installed to keep the original investment always fully current.

User Programmable

To absolutely maximize an owner's personal connection to the Hoverboard, it has also been made User-Programmable by way of a simple programming language called Hoverscript. An extension of BASIC, Hoverscript is easily learned by people with no previous programming experience. This programmability eliminates all boundaries to the owner's ability to completely personalize their own Hoverboard.

The Kickstarter campaign will reward the first to order with the lowest prices and the earliest delivery times - FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED, starting Sept. 17th.

For more pictures and video, visit www.hoverboard.com
For details about the Hoverboard, visit http://hoverboard.com/FAQ/
For more about the inventor, visit http://hoverboard.com/About%20Us/

Now, with working prototypes and production-ready designs, Mr. Bigler is going to Kickstarter to find out how many people share his passion.

Press Contact: Punita Bigler / Phone: 1.650.417-7700 x7710 / Email: pbigler@hoverboard.com / Website: www.hoverboard.com /





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Foot Flops heat-moldable flip-flop company launches on Kickstarter

Jackson, Wyo. — Foot Flops, the first stylish heat-moldable flip-flop sandal company launches today on Kickstarter.com. Foot Flops offer instant comfort with superior arch-support and fit, eliminating the painful break-in time of other flip-flops via its patent-pending Thermo-Form™ and HEAT™ technology.  The process of molding Foot Flops only takes a few minutes.

Simply place the Foot Flops in your oven for 5 minutes between 200 and 250 degrees Fahrenheit, depending on your desired mold depth. Then press your feet into the Foot Flops and distribute your weight evenly, while rocking back and forth.

“We want to revolutionize the flip-flop industry by bringing a durable, fashionable, heat-moldable flip-flop to market,” Foot Flops co-founder Tom Fay said. “Flip flops and sandals haven’t been significantly redesigned for comfort since the Greeks created them. We are bringing modern innovations and materials to this classic invention.”

Foot Flops crowd funding campaign launches September 2, 2015, and runs on Kickstarter for 45 days. Foot Flops aims to raise $40,000 for manufacturing, infrastructure, and design costs.
The Kickstarter campaign offers Foot Flops as a Backer Reward for a discounted price starting at $30 per pair.  The highest reward offered will be priced at $7,500 and will give backers a chance to visit Jackson Hole, Wyoming, where Foot Flops is based.

In conjunction with their company, Foot Flops has started a nonprofit called the Walk Tall Foundation that will donate a pair of Foot Flops for every pair purchased.

“It’s imperative that children in second and third world countries also have adequate foot wear,” Foot Flops co-founder Jamie Mackay said.

For more information about Foot Flops and to buy a pair, visit our Kickstarter page



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About Foot Flops

Foot Flops Inc. makes a stylish, comfortable and functional flip-flops that consumers can wear day in and day out. The Foot Flops team has worked endlessly to create several options in color and material for every Foot Flops owner.

For more information about Foot Flops and the Walk Tall Foundation, visit www.footflops.com and www.walktallfoundation.org.


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Grand Trunk Supports Sweet Spot Hammock Hangers Kickstarter Campaign

Grand Trunk Supports Sweet Spot Hammock Hangers

Start-up brings hammocks to college dorm rooms and encourages relaxation

SKOKIE, Ill., – (Aug. 28, 2015) – Grand Trunk, a leading manufacturer of hammocks and travel accessories, is excited to show its support for Sweet Spot Hammock Hangers. Sweet Spot is a start-up formed by Derek Plumb – a recent college graduate turned Student Affairs professional dedicated to improve the college experience for students.

Sweet Spot Hammock Hangers designs brackets used to hang a hammock under the standard issue, loft-style beds commonly found in dorm rooms. Grand Trunk will provide its award winning hammocks for Sweet Spot, customized to fit the length of these dorm-style beds.

Having traveled through Central America sleeping in hammocks, Plumb got the idea to bring a hammock into his dorm room as a place to relax and catch an afternoon nap. Research shows that college students are among the most sleep-deprived demographics in the U.S., and the sterile environment of dorm rooms is often more akin to a cell than a place that nurtures critical and creative thinking.

“I came up with the idea to put hammocks in dorm rooms after experiencing the stress and fatigue of college firsthand,” notes Plumb. “Bringing an inherently relaxing and comfortable hammock into this inherently stressful environment just made perfect sense to me.”

Studies have shown that the gentle swinging motion of hammocking has a synchronizing effect on the brain that improves sleep quality and concentration for reading and learning. Lying in a hammock also eliminates pressure points and aligns the spine, relaxing muscles and stimulating blood circulation.

“Sweet Spot Hammock Hangers shares a similar ethos with our brand,” says Jon Neff, VP and co-founder for Grand Trunk. “Grand Trunk was built around the many benefits of hammocking, and as fellow entrepreneurs dedicated to this cause, we applaud Derek for his passion and wish him all the best in this endeavor.”

Students at 31 schools can rent or purchase their own Sweet Spot Hammock Hanger kit from Plumb’s Kickstarter campaign. Sweet Spot’s goal is to raise $15,000, and if fully funded, the plan is to expand the use of hammocks across college dormitories and other non-traditional hangouts.

For more information or to back this project, please visit https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/352852969/sweet-spot-hammock-hangers-dorm-room-edition. To learn more about Grand Trunk’s award winning hammocks, visit www.grandtrunk.com.

About Grand Trunk

Grand Trunk makes goods for the road less traveled, and anyone who values meaningful connections with nature, embracing new cultures, and exploring outdoor adventure. Founded in 2002 by two intrepid entrepreneurs who met while backpacking through Thailand, their shared passion for travel and the authentic outdoor lifestyle inspired Grand Trunk’s first line of travel hammocks. Over the past decade the brand has expanded and evolved to encompass a wide assortment of adventure travel gear and accessories.

To view Grand Trunk’s complete range of products, please visit www.GrandTrunk.com



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Vicore Turns to Kickstarter to Launch The Terra Core

Salt Lake City Utah: Vicore Fitness, long known for their innovative approaches to getting fit, has turned to crowdfunding through Kickstarter to launch and promote their newest offering, The Terra Core.

This product is the compilation of everything they have learned in their cumulative 30 plus years of experience in helping people reach their full potential. The Terra Core is an extremely versatile and ergonomic format for performing a multitude of exercises. It can be used as an aerobic step, a balance trainer, a pushup device, with free weights and other various accessories.

The Terra Core really represents the next generation in training tools to get people to the next level of functional fitness.

“There is such a great story to tell with features like our Scan and Sweat App, new Band Bridges, and Power Grip Handles. We thought, let’s try a new approach to promoting it! Kickstarter seemed like the perfect vehicle.” said V.P. of National Sales, Greg Nigro.

“No other platform allows a forum where you can go to check out new and innovative products like a crowdfunding site. Whether you are looking for the next greatest product to purchase, or you are looking to get your idea to the masses, Kickstarter facilitates all aspects perfectly. We invite everyone to go take a look at we have done, in hopes that it will help other companies in the fitness market get their stories heard. 

Fitness has always been about innovation and better yet, about helping people live more active and fulfilling lives. Even though new mediums such as Kickstarter are usually dominated by the “Tech’” industry, we feel that our space is just as innovative and deserves to be recognized.”

You can see Vicore’s campaign and others by clicking here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/vicorefitness/the-terra-core


To learn more about the Terra Core and other Vicore products contact us at 801-878-7702 or log onto www.vicorefitness.com.



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Selk’bag Launches the Next Generation of Sleeping Bags with Announcement of Crowdfunding Campaign

Solana Beach, Calif. (August 25, 2015) – Selk’bag USA, Inc., the company responsible for melding the functionality of a sleeping bag into a wearable silhouette, is announcing the next generation of its popular designs through the launch of a Kickstarter campaign to fund new technological enhancements, making the sleep suits better than ever.

Selk’bag’s Marvel^TM bags that resemble iconic superheroes quickly became a cornerstone of the brand, which was evident after the first production of the line sold out within three weeks of its launch. Immediately, customers were in the market for Marvel^TM bags in kid sizes. Selk’bag’s new Kickstarter campaign will coincide with the launch of its new line of Marvel^TM youth bags in mid-September.

Selk’bag continues to elevate the way the world experiences adventure with the announcement of its most ambitious project and latest generation of Selk’bag. The improved technology and design gives consumers more of what they want: exceptionally comfortable warmth and even greater freedom of movement.

This is accomplished with four major product enhancements:

·      Removable booties on all models
·      Kangaroo-pouch hand pockets
·      A more anatomical fit for more comfort
·      Improved materials for performance


To help launch the new developments and design, Selk’bag is launching a 30-day Kickstarter campaign. Visit the Selk’bag Kickstarter page to learn more about:

·      The next generation of Selk’bag Sleepwear Systems
·      Backer rewards, including special pricing on Marvel^TM by Selk’bag and the entire line of new

Selk’bag 5G products

·      Upcoming product launches
·      The history and inspiration behind Selk’bag

“With this campaign, we hope to change the face of adventure, by changing how consumers approach warmth and sleep in the outdoors,” says Philip Benson, President of Selk’bag USA. “This campaign marks the beginning of a series of new product launches over the next nine months as we prepare to introduce three additional projects including a children’s superhero line, hunting and military bags, and a new, incredible license.”

For more information about the Selk’bag campaign and how you can support the next generation of outdoor Sleepwear Systems, visit the Selk’bag Kickstarter page HERE.

About Selk’bag USA, Inc.

Selk’bag USA, Inc. is a subsidiary of Musuchouse Ltda. of Santiago, Chile, a certified B-Corporation. Formed in 2013, Selk’bag USA, Inc. is the exclusive source for Selk’bag® brand products in North America. The Selk’bag®, named for the lost Selk’nam natives of Tierra del Fuego, Chile, continues to be the most innovative Sleepwear System available today. Originally created by Rodrigo Alonso of Musuchouse in 2006, the Selk’bag® Sleepwear System has won numerous awards including being named an ISPO Brand New Award finalist in 2007. More information including a download of our latest catalog is available on the Selk’bag® website at www.SelkbagUSA.com.


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MiiR Launches Crowdfunding Campaign to Expand Product Offering and Impact

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August 25, 2015 (Seattle, WA) – Seattle-based MiiR, an adventure lifestyle brand, has launched its crowdfunding campaign today to offer exclusive presale access to its new line of bags. With this expansion of the product offering, MiiR will also be expanding its impact adding education initiatives to the already existing clean water and bicycle programs.

MiiR’s collection of bags will include four styles –  a 25 liter backpack, 20 liter roll top, 18 liter tote and a 1 liter pouch- each designed with versatility and function in mind so wearers can seamlessly transition between environments. The nylon exterior is durable and sleek with reflective trims, while the neoprene and coated nylon interiors are protective all neatly packaged up with sealed zippers.

Just as the purchase of every MiiR hydration vessel provides clean water to someone in need, and the purchase of every MiiR bike helps provides a bike to a person in need of access to employment or school, every new MiiR bag will empower students with access to education. Education breaks the cycle of poverty, provides new ways of problem solving, and equips students to develop and achieve dreams. With this motivation, MiiR designed a line of bags made to go where you go and empower your daily endeavors.

MiiR partners with nonprofit organizations that invest in global educational programs. These programs align with MiiR’s goals of investing in projects of infrastructure, learning resources (such as curriculum, in-school meal programs, etc), student scholarships and teacher development.

To support the campaign and preorder a bag, visit miir.com/education. Consumers will also be able to view a video on the collection and read more about the technical specs and impact. Backers will be the first to receive the new bags, available at a discounted price for the first 60 days of pre-sale.

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For further information, please visit www.miir.com/education or contact:
Jenny Cavaioli
Elle Communications (on behalf of MiiR)
jenny@ellecomm.com

About MiiR

Since 2010, MiiR has been united around the simple idea of creating amazing products that change the world. Their goal is to produce highly functional, aesthetically beautiful gear that serves a two-fold purpose: to allow people to get out and explore the world around them, and in turn help support people in need by providing access to empowering solutions. MiiR is dedicated to this social entrepreneurship model – uniting peoples’ wants with others’ needs. With every MiiR hydration vessel purchased, one person in need is provided access to clean drinking water for one year. With every MiIR bicycle purchased, another is given to a person in need. MiiR will soon be expanding their product and giving line to include bags and education.
  

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DV8 Sports Launches Crowdfunding Campaign To Help Make Golf More Affordable For Junior Players

New Kickstarter campaign introduces EPEC™, a revolutionary junior golf set that grows with kids. 

Atlanta, Ga.  July 07, 2015 - DV8 Sports, a company committed to growing participation in and the enjoyment of golf, announced a Kickstarter campaign to help launch EPEC™, the golf industry’s first upgradeable junior golf solution. The 35-day campaign seeks funding to fuel DV8 Sports’ first production run of EPEC and to support a broader market launch later this year.

EPEC junior golf clubs address one of the most serious obstacles to introducing kids to golf—cost. With traditional brands, parents are forced to purchase news sets of clubs each time a child grows as little as 3 inches, which leads to an out-of-pocket and recurring expense of up to $400 every 12-18 months. With EPEC’s patented technology, junior golfers will only need to upgrade to a single, longer shaft and adjust iron heads using EPEC’s innovative head weighting system. Over the course of a junior golfer’s play, EPEC will save parents as much as 50-60 percent as compared to traditional alternatives.

The secret to EPEC is DV8’s patented coupler technology that allows club heads to be interchanged on a single shaft in less than three seconds. This is the same technology at the heart of DV8’s adult backpack product that was successfully funded on Kickstarter last summer and is now being sold online and in select retailers in North America. With the addition of interchangeable head weight technology, EPEC becomes a complete solution for juniors who are the future of golf.

“As an industry, we have to finds ways to lower the cost obstacles of the game, and EPEC is one important step in that direction,” said Richard Stamper, president and CEO of DV8 Sports. “While there are lots of great brands and products for kids on the market, they all share one unfortunate quality—they force parents to replace entire sets and many families just can’t afford that. We believe EPEC will revolutionize the junior market and set the stage for an unprecedented growth spurt in participation.”

Like its adult counterpart, EPEC will be non-conforming to USGA equipment regulations meaning EPEC equipment cannot be used in USGA sanctioned junior competitions. 

“While some may view this negatively, the team at DV8 Sports sees just the opposite,” said Stamper.

“Golf is a wonderful game that teaches kids important life skills, but it has also become an exclusionary activity with cost being a major factor in perpetuating that perception. EPEC seeks to break down those barriers and is looking to Kickstarter to help tell DV8’s epic story.”

DV8 Sports’ EPEC Kickstarter campaign offers a number of ways to participate in the campaign. Families, golf facilities and even individuals who want to donate clubs to a junior golf charity will find pledge levels specifically tailored to their interests. This campaign is an opportunity for all to come together for the good of the game and to help golf find its next generation of players, community leaders and responsible adults.

About DV8 Sports

DV8 Sports was founded in 2009 by accomplished inventor and engineer Pat Brady, holder of more than a dozen patents, telecommunications executive Don Akerberg, and Callaway Golf, Srixon and SkyCaddie veteran Richard Stamper. The company is based in Atlanta, Ga. and defies convention by offering first-of-their-kind patented golf solutions for both adults and kids. 

For more information, please visit http://www.DV8Sports.com.

To get the latest news and updates from DV8 Sports, “like” them on Facebook or follow them on Twitter, Instagram, Vimeo or on YouTube.

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Byxee: the First Smart Active Safety Device for Bicycles. Ride Safer!

PESARO, Italy, June 15, 2015 -- Byxee is a 2.3 oz (65gr) device that scans the road ahead to detect irregularities in the road surface and which alerts the cyclist beforehand. Byxee has a life-changing purpose: to make cyclists around the world ride safer.

Byxee is a crowdfunded project looking for supporters: igg.me/at/byxee

Every year, hundreds of expert cyclists and bicycle lovers have accidents caused by road hazards, by riding into the sun, tiredness, motorists looking at their phones, or by the thousands of other distractions that can occur in real time.

Byxee is a smart safety device that detects hazards on the road to alert the cyclist before they collide.

Its advanced video system checks the road up to 80 feet (25m) ahead. It detects road surface irregularities from about 3 inches (7cm) in size, such as potholes, gratings, bumps, patches, and other hazards. Unexpected moving obstacles can also be detected-for example, cats, balls, a pedestrian, a car door and so on.

Byxee alerts the cyclist beforehand: its unique acoustic signal will alert the rider before she encounters the hazard, so she can make proactive riding adjustments in real time to keep both the bike and herself away from danger.

Byxee is designed to be a reliable third eye for cyclists on the road. Byxee will never get tired, it will never become distracted. Its purpose is to scan the road ahead at all time.

Byxee is for any rider and for any bike handlebars. Byxee has 28 sensitivity settings for any speed and ride style.

Nowadays, many cars are equipped with active safety technologies that are considered the future of injury prevention. This technology is now available in an innovative lightweight device built by cyclists for cyclists who want to prevent accidents.

When cycling, it's a matter of seconds for a good ride to turn bad. The bottom line is Byxee makes your ride safer when the seconds matter the most.

The Team

Byxee's Team has vast experience and an excellent track record in the fields of artificial intelligence and detection algorithms. The Team is also responsible for the creation of semantic technologies and innovative smart technologies for a widely-known Italian sports car brand. Byxee is now looking for supporters all over the world to join them in their life-changing project. Help us make cyclists around the world ride safer.

Contacts: igg.me/at/byxee/ info@byxee.com



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Sphericam 2 Makes Virtual Reality a Reality with Tennis Ball-Sized, 4K Video Camera with Global Shutter and 60fps

PRAGUE, June 8, 2015 -- Sphericam 2, the first 360 degree video camera made specifically for virtual reality film production, will launch a Kickstarter campaign on June 15th with a $150k funding goal. As huge companies like Oculus Rift and Samsung work furiously to create the best virtual reality viewing platform, Sphericam has been created to fill a growing market void of actually creating that virtual reality content.

"Most VR creation attempts so far have been, well, less real and more virtual," Sphericam 2 creator, Jeffrey Martin, said. "Think blind spots, uneven stitching, and unsynchronized sensors. And let's not even get started on cumbersome, home-made solutions that fail to mimic the spherical world, like multiple GoPro rigs."

Though it is no bigger than a tennis ball, Sphericam 2 contains six cameras that work seamlessly together to capture the surrounding world in stunning 4K resolution. The high-resolution lenses maintain constant exposure and provide unmatched shooting flexibility with frame rates up to 60 frames per second. With more than one gigabit per second of raw capture, Sphericam 2 gives incredibile latitude for post production and color grading, and the tiny distance between sensors minimizes parallax. Sphericam 2 will also be able to stitch the footage in real time to minimize and simplify post-production editing processes.

Sphericam's crystalline shape has been sculpted from anodised aluminum, giving the device the ruggedness needed for any adventure. It also comes with a host of mounting options, giving the user a multitude of ways to hold the camera and capture footage. Sphericam 2 also includes WiFi and wireless streaming, allowing users to view and share content on a smartphone or desktop in a breeze. Sphericam 2's iOS and Android app also allows users to monitor recording, transfer, view, edit and spread the virtual reality footage instantly.

Sphericam 2 is perfect for recording stunning footage of adventure sports, events like weddings or birthdays, journalism stories and more. It will be available for purchase via Kickstarter beginning on June 15th. Sphericam 2 can be purchased from $1000 on Kickstarter, which is $200 off of the final retail price.

To learn more about Sphericam 2 before the campaign goes live, visit http://bit.ly/SphericamLP.

ABOUT SPHERICAM

Sphericam 2 is the second camera project from Chicago-born Jeffrey Martin. After taking everything learned from making Sphericam 1, Martin has spent the past few years iterating on the camera until he came up with what is now Sphericam 2.

To learn more, visit http://www.sphericam.com/.

Media Contact: Erin Kenny, Sphericam, (336) 671-7711, erin@sphericam.com




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A First: Luxury 70-foot Catamaran with New Hydrofoil Technology

Florida-based Zephyrous Charters plans to research, develop and build a completely carbon fiber luxury cruising yacht that employs the latest foiling methods

ORLANDO, Fla., June 8, 2015 -- Longtime sailing enthusiast Tom Phillips of Orlando, Fla. is looking to combine the best of both worlds: the speed and maneuverability of the latest hydrofoil technology along with the luxury of a 70-foot catamaran.

So far the new "foiling" methods have only been used for small boats and they've worked extremely well. "The technology is available and we're looking to bring it into the cruising world," says Phillips. "We are seeking funding for the research, development and construction of a completely carbon fiber luxury cruising yacht that employs this foiling technology.

"Imagine the ride of a 70-foot catamaran at 30 knots. Fast, comfortable, flat. And you can navigate in shallow waters."

Phillips's company, Zephyrous Charters, has assembled a top-notch team to take on this landmark project. Peter Johnstone, founder and CEO of Gunboat, is the builder. Johnstone and his staff are the leaders in building carbon fiber catamarans.

The DNA Design Team from Holland will design this new catamaran. DNA is best known for the three-time World Champion DNA A-Class catamaran.

"This new foiling technology will obtain at least an 80 percent lift to increase speed and enhance stability but retain the refined characteristics of a cruising catamaran," Phillips says.

Here are some of the technical advances that will be incorporated into the design:

- L-foil daggerboards
- Central spine
- Ccarbon construction
- Mainsail control system
- Shoal draft

"When you arrive at your cruising destination, you will feel at ease, knowing that this cat should draw less than three feet," notes Phillips.

This project is, however, an ambitious proposition with a budget of $500,000. In order to generate this funding, Phillips has launched a Kickstarter campaign at www.kickstarter.com/projects/864977498/foiling-cats.

Donations of any amount are welcome and all contributors are invited to the 2016 Miami International Boat Show Feb. 11-15 for a complimentary ride on the new catamaran.

Backers who make a $25 pledge will receive a T-shirt with the Foiling Cats logo. A $100 donation gets you a ticket to the official launch party at the 2016 Miami Boat Show. For $1,000 you receive 2 nights lodging in Miami, 2 boat show tickets and 2 launch party tickets. For $10,000, contributors can take a three-day cruise on the new catamaran.

For additional information, visit www.kickstarter.com/projects/864977498/foiling-cats or the Foling Cats Facebook page, www.facebook.com/pages/Zephyrous-Global-Charters/896060403784407?pnref=lhc.

Phillips can be reached directly through Email or at 561-430-9233.




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KOTA Longboards Kickstarter for Newest Innovation

Former TOPGUN Aviator Brings Design and Engineering Advancements to New Kickstarter
  
June 8, 2015 - DENVER -- Former US Navy fighter pilot Mike Maloney founded KOTA Longboards in his garage three years ago, and he has been carving a name for himself and his custom longboards ever since. This week he launched a Kickstarter campaign to raise funds for a new milling machine, with a limited-edition board available to backers.

All KOTA longboards feature a “timeless vintage” look and are produced by hand in a Colorado factory from hardwood sourced in Wisconsin. Maloney looks to the landsurfing roots of longboarding to engineer boards that give the rider complete control. KOTA, which stands for Knights of the Air, embodies the code of honor, integrity, courage and esprit de corps embraced by the earliest fighter pilots from World War I.

“In my experience, the KOTA code is still the defining culture of fighter aviation,” said Maloney. “I wanted to make these ideals central to how we conduct ourselves in business – and bring them to life for people who experience KOTA longboards.”

Following the success of the Kickstarter, the purchase of the new machine will help Maloney refine his already innovative designs to include a KOTA Clear Deck, meaning the top of the longboard will have no truck holes.

“We’re absolutely neurotic about quality, performance and styling,” Maloney said. “KOTA Clear Deck not only elevates the visual appeal of the board, it adds stability for the rider as well.”

All KOTA boards feature another innovation, KOTAgrip, a clear, nonporous grip finish that eliminates the need for grip tape. The result?  Every KOTA longboard is a functional piece of art.  Each board is also cambered for high performance carving.

For more, visit the KOTA Kickstarter campaign page (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/152622724/kota-longb...) by July 6.

KOTA has been growing rapidly since the company moved into a commercial factory in Denver early in 2013.  Their growth was spurred by a Mission Main Street Grant from Chase the following year. KOTA was one of 20 recipients from an application pool of nearly 25,000.  As a veteranowned business and employer, KOTA used the grant to hire more veterans to the company’s production staff.

KOTA is featured in a national television commercial for Chase, and Google chose KOTA as the only Colorado company highlighted in their economic impact report. KOTA was also featured in an ABC News feature, Second Tour, by Angel Canales.

KOTA prides itself on the fact that their main clientele are men and women aged 30-60, engaging a market well outside of the traditional longboard skateboard demographic, yet able to appreciate high-performance and high-quality products.

“The key for me at age 50 was to flip the question about longboarding from ‘why would I?’ to ‘why wouldn’t I?’” said Maloney.  “It’s an activity I now enjoy with my kids and friends of all ages.”
KOTA also has a culture of giving back to the community and worked with Denver Public Schools to establish a class longboarding class emphasizing physical, mental and emotional balance. Recently KOTA launched ‘Carve It For Life!’, a post-traumatic stress healing program for veterans and first responders.

 

 

 

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adidas and ammado Partner to Help Athletes Earn While They Burn

adidas, the multi-national corporation that designs and manufactures sports shoes, clothing and accessories, and ammado.com, the first truly global donation and fundraising platform, today announced a partnership to link all sports training efforts in the adidas miCoach app to fundraising campaigns in the ammado charity platform.

The partnership will allow miCoach users to use their hard work for the greater good, leveraging their fitness goals to help raise money on behalf of the 1.6M local and global non-profits that ammado serves. Links to set up a personal fundraiser are embedded in the latest version update of the adidas miCoach train and run app on both iOS and Android. Download the app now at http://www.micoach.com/apps.

"At adidas we believe that through sport we have the power to change lives. Adding the new ammado feature to the miCoach service offers our athletes a powerful way to combine their sports activities with fundraising while leveraging the adidas network for social benefit. We anticipate that the collective efforts of the adidas community will generate millions of dollars annually via the ammado platform for deserving causes," said Stacey Burr, General Manager, adidas Digital Sports. Ammado will provide the adidas miCoach community with an integrated, branded, and easy-to-use experience, which will allow adidas miCoach to reach out to its global user base, simultaneously unite and drive different fundraising initiatives, build a community of fundraisers to fuel the campaigns, and incentivize athletes. The ammado platform connects 1.6M non-profits to people in more than 140 countries, and enables donations in 11 languages and 80 currencies using globally relevant payment tools.

Non-profits can benefit from this campaign once they register for free on ammado. Non-profits can invite their own supporters to use the adidas miCoach service for fundraising, and create momentum in their own community and increase the social impact. How it works:


• The new "Start Fundraising" feature is accessible from different areas of the miCoach service
• Users can set up their own personal fundraising campaigns in minutes and can manage their fundraiser on ammado.com
• miCoach.ammadoevents.com will show the overall progress of the campaign and feature the top fundraisers

"Fundraising and sports are intrinsically linked. Athletes have leveraged their physical prowess for decades to compete in triathlons, run marathons, and bike centennials in the name of social causes," said Peter Conlon, CEO of ammado. "Partnering with adidas is extremely exciting way to give the adidas miCoach community the tools to leverage their exercise to make a positive difference in local communities worldwide. It is now incredibly easy for all kinds of athletes to support non-profits, increasing the overall amount of charitable giving worldwide."

adidas expects that the opportunity to make a real difference and the positive reactions from friends will encourage users to go the extra mile. "Motivation is a key element for miCoach users to unleash their best," stated Stacey Burr, "Our new fundraising addition goes beyond a user's commitment to themselves, and gets to the heart of what really inspires them, strengthening their determination to succeed and become better global citizens."

About adidas miCoach

miCoach is an interactive training service for anyone who wants to train for his or her favorite sport, general fitness or just for fun. Bringing the knowledge and experience of adidas' elite coaching partners to the masses, miCoach provides users with real-time coaching and all the tools they need to track performance and monitor progress to get the results they want. The breadth of the app includes a free-to-access web platform and training community with hundreds of free training plans, free mobile apps on iOS, Android and Windows Phone 8 as well as a comprehensive range of devices for tracking all aspects of performance, both in game and in training.

Visit micoach.com or http://news.adidas.com/GLOBAL/PERFORMANCE/miCoach

About ammado

Ammado is the first truly global online donation platform connecting companies, non-profits, and individuals around the world. Supporting 11 languages, 80 currencies, and 30 different payment methods, we connect individuals and companies from 140 countries with more than 1.6 million non-profit organizations worldwide. Committed to positive change, both locally and globally, we work with the world's most respected companies and non-profits to provide technological solutions to power partnerships. Ammado is a complete giving solution for brands where workplace giving, fundraising, causes marketing campaigns and disaster response can be managed from a single digital platform. Ammado offers the tools everyone needs to seamlessly create personalized charitable campaigns. Headquartered in Zurich, ammado is a privately held company backed by top tier investors from Ireland, Switzerland, China, India, Germany and the US, including John Ryan (Founder, Rovi).

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Introducing Trago -- the World's First Smart Water Bottle -- Support this revolutionary hydration product on Kickstarter now

AUSTIN, Texas, June 2, 2015 -- With all of the tools out there to track and improve performance, why aren't we paying closer attention to measuring hydration - one of the most important driving factors of health and performance? That's the question Trago, the world's first smart water bottle, is trying to answer. You can help Trago bring its product to market by pre-ordering it on Kickstarter for $49.99 - Link

"Water is the most abundant element in our body – it makes up 70% of our muscles, lubricates our joints, and delivers nutrients to our body. Water is essential to athletic performance. However, most of us don't know how much water we drink every day and, more importantly, how much we should drink to perform our best," said Davis Saltzgiver, co-founder and Head of Product for Trago.

Trago is a patent-pending water bottle that accurately measures how much you drink. It connects to your smart phone, and other wearable devices, and allows you to set, and measure, intelligent personal hydration goals. Trago is currently available for pre-order on Kickstarter for $49.99.

"Our vision is to change the way people think about hydration. It is much more than just drinking a sports drink before or after working out. Gathering smart data from the user, your smart-phone, and other connected wearable devices, Trago helps you pinpoint the perfect amount to drink for you, and then keeps you on track to hit your daily hydration goals," said Jac Saltzgiver, Co-Founder and CEO of Trago.

Jac added, "Hydration isn't one size fits all. We believe there is a better way to hydrate, one that is healthier and more specific to the individual athlete and their needs and that's why we created Trago."

Stay Healthy and Hydrated With Trago:

Trago is perfect for people who sweat. Whether you are a professional athlete, or a 9-to-5'er who does most of your outdoor activities on the weekends, optimal hydration is critical to performing and feeling your best.

Trago features include:

-Intelligent – Until now, only pro-athletes had access to the resources to dial in their optimal hydration levels. Based on your body type, location, and activity level factors – Trago helps you understand the perfect amount to drink for you.
Body Type, Age, gender, height, weight, Location, The weather, elevation, humidity Activity Level, Activity type, duration, and intensity

- Connected – Via Bluetooth Low-Energy, Trago can connect to smart phones, fitness platforms (like Apple Health and Mapmyfitness) and other wearable devices, seamlessly adjusting your water intake recommendations based on the data it receives.

- Accurate – Trago uses patent pending ultrasonic technology to determine precise changes in the water level. Combined with other sensors in the cap, Trago knows exactly how much you drink down to the half-ounce.

- Versatile – The Trago Cap fits on any wide-mouth water bottle – including Nalgene's, Camelbak's and Hydro Flasks.

- Environmental – Trago counts how many disposable plastic bottle you save, and rewards you for your positive impact on the environment through our partnership with 1% for the Planet.

- Team Hydration – Trago allows coaches, trainers and parents to monitor groups and multiple bottles. Now you can hold your athletes accountable, and ensure everyone is hydrated and ready to go on game-day.

- Long Battery Life – Trago runs for approximately 6 months on a common replaceable battery that can be found at your local drug store. Because who wants another device to charge?

Monitor Team Hydration with Trago:

Hydration is especially critical in a team sports setting. The Trago App gives coaches, trainers and parents the ability to monitor team hydration.

"In a sport like soccer, there's a direct correlation to being hydrated and performance on the field. For college athletes, they do not always have the discipline to drink enough water in the days leading up to the game and often are dehydrated. It's especially difficult to keep track of my student-athlete's water consumption when we are traveling on the road. This water bottle combined with the phone application would make us aware of such issues and ensure our players are ready for game-day." - Jamie Franks, Head Coach, University of Denver Soccer Team

Availability:

Trago is available for pre-order on Kickstarter from June 2nd – July 2nd. 

About Trago:

Trago is based in Austin, TX and is the market leader in connected hydration technology. Trago's first product, The Trago Cap & Bottle, allows users to measure the amount of water they drink out of their water bottle. Trago also uses smart data to determine your personal hydration profile based on a variety of factors that are unique to you – your body type, the weather that day, and your activity level. Trago is founded by Jac & Davis Saltzgiver, brothers with a passion for changing the way athletes think about hydration.

Contact us at info@trago.co or follow us on Facebook or Twitter to share your experience or simply stay in touch!




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Skate Armor Launches Crowdfunding Campaign on KickStarter to Get Top Performing* Neck Laceration Protector into the North American Market

Hockey mom re-invents the neck guard and beats the competition, providing youth hockey players with the best protection available from a skate blade cut to the neck. 

Madison, WI  June 03, 2015-- On June 1, 2015, Skate Armor launched a Kickstarter campaign for its top performing neck laceration protector for ice hockey players.

Commonly referred to as a “neck guard”, Skate Armor provides protection to youth ice hockey players from a skate blade laceration to the neck, which can be life threatening. Skate Armor’s patented design offers thorough anatomical coverage of the neck area and features SpectraGuard, a patented, quick-wicking, cut resistant fabric used by the Department of Defense and in Olympic speed skating suits. The Spectra fabric is wrapped in a micro-polyester mesh material which serves as a moisture- wicking, soft, cooling covering to the Skate Armor neck guard.

“We’re excited to launch this campaign and offer this safety device to youth hockey players in the North American market,” said Teri Weiss, designer of Skate Armor. “The Mayo Clinic’s Sports Medicine Department recently tested neck guards available in the market, including Skate Armor. The Skate Armor neck guard tested top performer in coverage and cut resistance against some of the largest hockey manufacturers in the world; we’re really proud of that.”

Skate Armor is seeking (US) $85,000 in funding on Kickstarter by July 1, 2015, in order to deliver the Skate Armor neck guard into the North American market. Primary placement of Skate Armor will focus on Canadian youth hockey players who, according to Hockey Canada rules, must wear neck guards. Focus will also be placed on advocating neck guards be mandatory safety wear for all US youth hockey players.

For each contribution of (US) $100 contributors will receive a limited edition Skate Armor neck guard made available exclusively to contributors to this campaign.

Located in Verona, WI, Skate Armor designs slash resistant safety wear for ice hockey players

For more information, please visit Kickstarter.com, the Skate Armor website at http://www.skate-armor.com or contact Teri Weiss at teri(at)skatearmor(dot)biz or at skatearmor1@twitter.
                                                                                  
*Clinical Journal of Sports Medicine, June 19, 2014 – “The Most Cut-Resistant Neck Guards for Preventing Lacerations to the Neck”

Loyd AM1, Berglund L, Twardowski CP, Stuart MB, Smith AM, Gaz DV, Krause DA, An KN, Stuart MJ.


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•     1*Orthopedic Biomechanics Laboratory, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota; †Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota; ‡Sports Medicine Center, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota; and §Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota.

Kastinger - The Award Winning Outdoor Boot by Andreas Kramer

Nürnberg, Germany-APRIL 2015- “Andreas Kramer” is proud to offer “Kastinger - The Award Winning Outdoor Boot” project on Kickstarter.

Kastinger - The Award Winning Outdoor Boot. Use these fantastic boots with your next outdoor adventure and join the Kastinger family.

Kastinger is a traditional brand from Austria with a history of more than 100 years. About three years ago Andreas Kramer and some friends decided to take over the international brandrights from Kastinger and started relaunching the brand within the markets of Germany, Austria and switzerland as a first step trying to create a younger image but still connected to Kastingers roots way back in 1909.

After a two years period of development the Team has managed to enter the above said markets with nice and positive response. Now as demand is increasing Kastinger needs support from the community to achieve the next level - to launch the brand on the international market as well as managing the first larger scale production runs. If you will help us achieve our goals you will also be one of the pioneers wearing Kastinger shoes and spreading the word.

With Just 26 days left in this campaign, your support is urgently needed! Please look at all the rewards they have for those who make a contribution.  Please consider getting involved, at whatever level you can, and help “Kastinger - The Award Winning Outdoor Boot” get funded!

We need your help:

If you can't afford to donate, don't worry - there are plenty of other ways you can help. Please take some time to share our campaign across your social networks and encourage your friends and family to donate.


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Mellow - The First Electric Drive that Fits on Every Skateboard - Now on Kickstarter

HAMBURG, Germany, May 27, 2015 -- Mellow is the first electric drive that fits under any skateboard. At the launch of Kickstarter Germany, the ambitious start-up Mellow Boards from Hamburg is presenting its quality product "Made in Germany".

Since May 12th Kickstarter campaigns can also be launched from Germany. The Start-Up Mellow Boards from Hamburg was amongst the first German projects to go live.

Mellow is the first electric drive that fits under every skateboard. Unlike all other offers on the market, within minutes Mellow can pimp your favorite board into a high-quality e-board with a top speed of 40km/h (25mph).

But not only the idea comes from Germany. Mellow is the first e-board project that is 100% "Made in Germany". For quality (2 year warranty) and sustainability reasons.

Until June 11th you can order the Mellow Drive solo or as a complete setup with a board. The quicker the better, if you want to catch one of the limited Early Bird offers.

Mellow in figures

Top Speed: 40km/h
Range: 15km
Weight: 2,5kg
4 Riding Modes
Swappable Battery - legal size for air travel
2year Warranty (Battery 1year)
Dual-In-Wheel-Motors

Links:

Kickstarter Campaign:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1800147378/mellow-the-electric-drive-that-fits-under-every-sk

The complete Press-Kit incl. High-Res-Pictures:
http://www.mellowboards.com/mellow-presskit.zip

Website:
http://www.mellowboards.com

The Founders:

Johannes Schewe Founder, Board-Sports Enthusiast and Sports Economist.

With more than 15 years playing and working in the board-sports industry Johannes is now putting all his energy into the Kickstarter campaign to make his dream of - The Endless Ride - finally come true.

Kilian Green, Mellow Cofounder, Mechatronics Engineer.The best of both worlds in one body. Kilian is not only a passionate surfer but also an Ex-BMW electric-car-engineer using his know-how to shape the future of urban transportation.

PRESS-CONTACT Johannes, Schewe, Johannes@mellowboards.de, +49-176-30482922



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New Motorized Skateboard is Powered by an Electric Drill

Vancouver-area inventor has come up with an innovative design kit that enables any board to become motorized.

LANGLEY, British Columbia, May 18, 2015 -- Tony Ward is a longtime skateboarding enthusiast as well as a part-time inventor. One day, while doing a lunchtime jog, he conjured up a novel idea.

Could I power a skateboard with a cordless drill?

Although extremely quirky, it did seem plausible. Ward began to build prototypes, tested them out and, slowly but surely, he developed a viable product. He's calling it the KRANX Powerstik.

Teaming with Jon Kroeker, owner of Ktech Manufacturing Inc., Ward created a sound business plan for mass producing the KRANX Powerstik, which is basically a kit that converts an ordinary skateboard into one that is motorized. The KRANX Powerstik attaches in seconds and can be removed just as easily.

"It's a new way to cruise and I think people are really going to enjoy it," says Ward, who lives in Langley, B.C., Canada. "The KRANX Powerstik has a simple design, an easy assembly and an affordable price.

"It took a couple of years, several iterations and many, many different kinds of parts but the design has been finalized and tested. It works really well and is ready to market."

The retail price for this device is $228 US but Ward is offering up big discounts for those who will help get this project off the ground. His start-up budget is $12,500, most of which will be used to purchase inventory. In order to generate this funding, he has launched a Kickstarter campaign, which can be viewed at www.kickstarter.com/projects/kranx-powerstik/the-kranx-powerstik-a-new-way-to-cruise?ref=discovery.

The Kickstarter page includes a video of the KRANX Powerstik in action as well as photos and diagrams of this new technology.

A KRANX Powerstik can be ordered through the Kickstarter page for just $145 US, an $83 savings. A $269 US pledge gets you a Canadian Maple ply cruiser board powered by the KRANX Powerstik along with a T-shirt and sticker set. All you'll need is a cordless drill.

"I really enjoy riding this invention of mine because it's so much fun," says Ward. "My goal was not to make an electric skateboard. There are a lot of companies doing that already. My goal was to make something that would put a smile on your face.

"We're 98 percent of the way there. We just need a little public support to get this project rolling."

For additional information, visit www.kickstarter.com/projects/kranx-powerstik/the-kranx-powerstik-a-new-way-to-cruise?ref=discovery or contact Ward directly at email.

Contact: Tony Ward & Jon Kroeker, 604-319-4558



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