Whether to go with a hard SUP or an inflatable SUP is one of the first decisions to make when looking to buy a new standup paddleboard. But do a little research and consider your paddling needs, and the answer becomes clear. To help you come to a conclusion on what type of SUP makes sense for you, here’s a little insight on each board type—hard or inflatable—and where they work best....
Are you tired of coronavirus isolation yet? Sure, staying home and working from your couch all day is great—until the snacks run out, and that balmy spring weather makes you ache to be outside. Good news: Getting some fresh air and exercise is still possible, even beneficial, amid the voluntary social distancing and isolation applied to curb the spread of the coronavirus pandemic. And as many bike shop owners and even a few city governments will tell you, one of the best ways to do it is going for a bike ride....
Despite the unending litany of products you can find in the ecosystem of kitchen tools, there are only a handful you really need to channel your inner Mario Batali. And Material, a company that set out to make home cooking easier, launched on Friday with a set of fundamental implements designed to help you do just that. The company’s first set includes seven essential tools: A wooden spoon, a pair of tongs, a metal spatula, a metal spoon, and two knives: an 8” chef’s knife and an almost 4” paring knife....
A moose hunter out training his dog and scouting a hunting area in Norway was surprised by a mother moose that attacked him after his dog discovered it with a calf bedded down in the bushes. The momma moose obviously didn’t take too kindly to being disturbed. Wiktor Enoksen captured video of what he described as “a frightening scene.” There’s a bit of a wait for the action but worth the payoff:...
Szymon Godziek is a Polish mountain biker, and a pretty dang good one at that. While seeing him give road biking a go is no surprise, seeing him do a backflip on a road bike over the main pack during the Tour de Pologne race is quite ridiculous. Wearing all the classic cycling gear and riding a road bike, Godziek attempted the backflip during the 74th stage in Bukowina Tarzańska, Poland....
In 1980, Mike Eruzione became an American sports hero after scoring the goal that helped Team USA beat the Soviet Union’s hockey team at the Winter Olympics—the game we still refer to today as “The Miracle on Ice.” But when he spoke to Men’s Journal this week, Eruzione was just another guy happy not to be trapped in the northeast’s snowy weather. The Boston-based gold medal winner (Eruzione is currently the Director of Special Outreach at Boston University) was in Naples, Florida when we reached him—but he’d just gotten a weather report from his wife back in Boston about the city’s frigid precipitation....
“This is my go-to post-workout breakfast for a multitude of reasons,” boasts Natalie Rizzo, M.S., R.D., a nutrition partner with Dave’s Killer Bread. “First, I use Dave’s Killer Bread 21 Whole Grains and Seeds, an organic whole-grain bread—each slice has 5g of fiber and protein, 250mg of omega-3 fats, and 22g of whole grains in each slice. Plus, the combination of two slices of bread plus two eggs has upwards of 25g of protein and healthy carbohydrates to refuel your muscles for tomorrow’s workout....
Instead of a huge calorie-filled steak and potato dinner, take those same ingredients in smaller portions and create this killer salad with 27g of protein and 5g of fiber per serving. Nutrition information (per serving) Calories: 390; total fat: 18g; saturated fat: 5g; protein: 27g; carbohydrates: 29g; sugar: 5g; fiber: 5g; cholesterol: 67mg; sodium: 116mg Recipe and photo by Anglea Asche, M.S., R.D. of Eleat Nutrition. For access to exclusive gear videos, celebrity interviews, and more, subscribe on YouTube!...
If you embrace spiciness, then leave the pineapple-jalapeño or watermelon-habanero margaritas to the rookies. Like its name, this spicy margarita cuts straight to the point, and it doesn’t lean on fruit mixes to tame its fire. Serious Tequila Drinker? Here’s Where to Find the Best Margaritas in the U.S. Read article In order to view the video, please allow Manage Cookies The base of this lip-tingling margarita is an agave azul blanco tequila that’s infused with ghost peppers....
Competitors climbing the course at Red Bull 400 at Copper Peak in Ironwood, MI. Photo: Courtesy of Ryan Taylor/Red Bull Content Pool You might be thinking that a 400-meter race is no big deal – being well less than a full mile is certainly not a big challenge at all, right? But what if that 400 meters sees a total elevation gain of 140 meters? That’s exactly what the latest installment of the Red Bull 400 was, and it took place over the weekend at the historic Copper Peak ski jump in Ironwood, Michigan....
Rhode Island is one of those states that often gets overlooked. Maybe because it’s the smallest state in the union, or perhaps it’s the lack of a major metropolis. But what it may lack in notoriety, it more than makes up for in beauty. The state features countless breathtaking waterways that are prime spots for standup paddlers. In this clip, a husband and wife duo stroke through some of Rhode Island’s most tranquil waters....
In the race to create the best artificial waves on the planet, companies continue to push the boundaries of what surfers thought was possible. And on Friday, Surf Lakes in Queensland, Australia, released footage of prototype testing of their newest “5 Wave” technology. While the first glimpse of the full-scale prototype already looks like it could be a promising contender in the artificial-wave-pool race, the video also claims that bigger waves are on the horizon....
The back. It’s a muscle group that, when adequately beefed up, can make a skinny guy look as brawny as your gym’s resident bodybuilder. Add a stack of back muscle onto a guy who’s already bulky, and he’s going to look like a total monster. But, for some guys, the standard “back day” workouts just don’t do the trick when it comes to gaining mass. That’s where this five-move, unconventional circuit comes in....
President Trump announced major changes to U.S.-Cuba relations today that have wide-reaching impacts. Among them, nullifying person-to-person travel from the U.S. to Cuba and restricting business with the Cuban conglomerate GASESA (Armed Forces Business Enterprises Group), which controls most sectors of the Cuban economy. We spoke with Tom Popper, president of U.S.-to-Cuba travel operator Insight Cuba, to give us the rundown on what Trump’s changes mean for American travelers, business, and Cubans....
San Antonio Spurs superstar Kawhi Leonard has some of the biggest hands the NBA has ever seen. His teammates call him “The Claw” because of how well he can use his hands on the defensive end of the floor. But little did the world know that Leonard’s hands are put to good use off the court as well. In what seems to be a sneak peak at a future commercial for Jumpman and Gatorade, Leonard breaks a sweat in full karate gear....
San Francisco is an easy city to get wrong. Many tourists spend their entire visit checking off all the clichés: The Haight-Ashbury Intersection, a ride on a cable car, the sea lions of Fisherman’s Wharf, and an Italian dinner on Columbus Avenue. In order to view the video, please allow Manage Cookies If you want to do San Francisco the predictable way, then your itinerary is available to you in the previous paragraph....
There’s no two ways about it, being a beginner is tough. But remember, everyone had to start somewhere and you’re bound to make mistakes when picking up a paddle for the first time. Luckily, some mishaps can be easily avoided. We’ve rounded up five of the most common beginner mistakes and how to spare yourself from making them. Avoid the mistakes so you can enjoy the view. Holding Your Paddle Incorrectly Most beginners are guilty of holding their paddle backward at least once....
This story originally appeared on SURFER. Words by Ashtyn Douglas. Less than three years from today, the 2020 Tokyo Olympics will begin. And whether you like it or not, surfing will be a part of it for the first time ever. One sect of surfers that was surely excited by the news of surfing’s inclusion in the Olympics is those in charge of marketing the world’s biggest surf brands. If their athletes qualify to compete in the Games, which reached 3....
Greg Hill and his trusty adventure Bolt. Zero emissions is Hill’s mission. Photo: Courtesy of Travis Rousseau Pro skier and guide Greg Hill has a tendency to think big. Hill, who was dubbed the “Two Million Foot Man” for setting a rather lofty record of climbing and skiing 2 million feet in a year (a record that has since been broken), Hill who was also once a fastidious tree planter, Hill has planted over a million trees....
Navigating through fall can be challenging. It’s not summer, but not quite winter, and the weather can’t make up its mind. Plus, pumpkin spice lattes are everywhere tempting you into a warm, cozy oblivion that you might never leave. Don’t get sucked into the warmth, but rather head outside to enjoy the crisp air and fall colors. Here are seven items to stock your closet this shoulder season that will keep you dry, visible, and warm on any run or hike, even as the weather changes from hour to hour....
