Wednesday, January 8, 2014

The Mil-Spec NATO Strap - G10


















Story by: Shane Griffin for Gear Patrol
Whether or not you know exactly what a NATO strap is, you’ve definitely seen one. A trend item that has aggressively taken hold of the watch industry, NATOs can be found on just about any watch, from $35 Timex Weekenders to $7,000 Rolex Submariners to $50,000 Patek Philippes.

Read the whole story here: http://gearpatrol.com/2014/01/07/icon-nato-strap/

Tuesday, December 3, 2013

Time Spec: A Primer on Military Watches from Worn & Wound














In my everquest search on Mil-Spec watches:

Excerpt from Worn & Wound:
"From the beginning of its existence, the watch has been an information tool, giving its wearer some piece of intelligence that he wouldn’t have on his own. Perhaps nowhere is that truer or better realized than in the military watch.
Almost as long as watches have existed, governments and militaries have been buying and issuing timepieces to be used in nearly every military scenario imaginable. Strictly utilitarian, these watches have served as functional instruments, designed to give their wearers specific and accurate information in environments not often encountered by civilian watches."

OK, that should be enough to get you interested and popping on over to their page and read the whole story! Click the link onward!  http://wornandwound.com/2013/09/10/a-primer-on-mil-spec-watches/

Wednesday, October 30, 2013

AXIALFEST 2013 - Official Video





What I get to call as work... Yes, I have an awesome job and I am very thankful for it!

Tuesday, October 29, 2013

NORRA Announces Official Dates for 2014 General Tire NORRA Mexican 1000 Rally


NORRA Announces Official Dates for 2014 General Tire NORRA Mexican 1000 Rally
-- Ensenada to Host Vintage-Flavored Event for First Time --
-- New Format Offers Enhanced Safety and Hospitality --
-- Rally Registration to Open New Year's Day --





















This year's General Tire NORRA Mexican 1000 will separate the very popular motorcycle categories and the four-wheel vehicles for two days of the rally, and offer a three hour head start on Day 3 and Day 4 to enhance participant safety.


(Agua Dulce, Calif.,) With the automotive and motorsports worlds now preparing for the all-important Fall show season and final planning for next year, the National Off-Road Racing Association (NORRA) today announced a new date and some major changes to its marque event – the 2014 General Tire NORRA Mexican1000 rally.

Working in association with local and state Mexican officials, the fifth annual competition, known as the “Happiest Race on Earth,” is now scheduled to take place two weeks later than in previous years, beginning on Saturday, May 10th and ending on Wednesday, May 14th. In addition, for the first time in its recent history, NORRA will begin its four-day event in the historic town of Ensenada, Baja, Mexico while finishing in the Mexican 1000’s popular seaside destination resort city of San Jose Del Cabo at Baja’s land’s end.

For more info:
http://www.norra.com



ABOUT NORRA
Beginning in 2010, the National Off Road Racing Association (NORRA) began promoting a rebirth of the NORRA Mexican 1000 rally. Dubbed the “Happiest Race on Earth,” the unique off-road rally was co-created by promoter Mike Pearlman to consist of special stages (unlimited speed timed stages in the dirt) linked together by controlled speed liaison / transit sections (highway). The one-of-a-kind, once-a-year, four-day rally includes vintage off-road vehicles and motorcycles, rally cars, a limited group of modern desert racecars and classes for prerunner trucks and buggies. Pearlman’s late father Ed and others established the first running of the NORRA Mexican 1000 off-road rally in November of 1967, which eventually became internationally recognized and evolved into the Baja 1000 in the mid-1970s. In 2013 NORRA added a second event to its calendar -- the new NORRA Mexican 500.

The General Tire NORRA Mexican 1000 is supported by General Tire, American Racing Wheel, South Point Hotel Casino, Walker Evans Racing, Azunia Tequila, KC HiLites, Bilstein Shock Absorbers and Mastercraft/Impact Safety.

TT Tourist Trophy TRIBUTE ★ 2014 Isle of Man TT ★ Waiting For

Mercedes Chicken - MAGIC BODY CONTROL - Funny Very Amazing Commercial

Friday, October 18, 2013

Getting PREpared for OffRoad Adventure Travel DVD By Bill Burke






When venturing into the back country for camping, wildlife or wildflower watching, fishing, hunting, biking, hiking, or to enjoy a 4-wheel drive trail, there are many choices to make, and much planning to be done to insure you are prepared for a comfortable, fun adventure. - See more at: 
http://www.bb4wa.com/products/dvds.html

Friday, September 20, 2013

The Amen break - video explains the world's most important 6-sec drum loop







The Amen break is a 6 second (4 bar) drum solo performed in 1969 by Gregory Cylvester "G. C." Coleman in the song "Amen, Brother" performed by the 1960s funk and soul outfit The Winstons. The full song is an up-tempo instrumental rendition of Jester Hairston's "Amen," which he wrote for the Sidney Poitier film Lilies of the Field (1963) and which was subsequently popularized by The Impressions in 1964. The Winstons' version was released as a B-side of the 45 RPM 7-inch vinyl single "Color Him Father" in 1969 on Metromedia (MMS-117), and is currently available on several compilations and on a 12-inch vinyl re-release together with other songs by The Winstons.
It gained fame from the 1980s onwards when four bars (6 seconds) sampled from the drum-solo (or imitations thereof) became very widely used as sampled drum loops in breakbeat, hip hop, breakbeat hardcore, hardcore techno and breakcore, jungle and drum and bass (including oldschool jungle and ragga jungle), and digital hardcore music.[1] The Amen Break was used extensively in early hiphop and sample-based music, and became the basis for drum-and-bass and jungle music—"a six-second clip that spawned several entire subcultures." It is arguably the most sampled drum beat of all time and unarguably one of the most sampled loops in contemporary electronic music.

Thursday, September 19, 2013

Ultimate Pump Track - Tour de Pump | Bikepark Zürich

History of the Toyota Land Cruiser


















Toyota's historical celebration of over six decades of the Toyota Land Cruiser, the world’s most customer-trusted vehicle and the foundation of Toyota’s development target of quality, durability and reliability.

Read the whole story and check out all the images:
http://blog.toyota.co.uk/history-of-the-toyota-land-cruiser-heavy-and-light-duty-models

Wednesday, September 18, 2013

Ultimate Guide to Camp Coffee



Story by Tim Conners @ Action Hub:
There aren’t many things better than greeting a cool, crisp morning with the steamy aroma of freshly brewed java. Or how about kicking back with a nice cup of joe after a long day on the trails? Don’t even get me started on just how essential the stuff is when the weather turns foul.


Read more here:
http://www.actionhub.com/how-to/the-ultimate-guide-to-camp-coffee-dont-do-the-wilderness-without-it/

Tuesday, September 17, 2013

Vintage Toyota Land Cruiser Print Advertisements




























If you are a Land Cruiser fan as I am you will enjoy this post from Expedition Portal showcasing some vintage Toyota Land Cruiser print advertisements!

See them here:
http://www.expeditionportal.com/vehicules/4x4/toyota-land-cruiser/2343-eleven-vintage-land-cruiser-ads-youll-want-to-see-.html

Monday, September 16, 2013

Ralph Lauren The RL67 Safari Watch Collection











The Ralph Lauren Safari collection: 
From left: RL 67 Tourbillon, Chronometer and Automatic Chronograph


Read all about them at:
http://revo-online.com/first-look-ralph-lauren-fine-watchmaking-sihh-2013/

Sunday, September 15, 2013

NRS Pilot and Co-Pilot Knives with clip-in sheath




Check out these two knives from NRS and while they are specific for the boating market, I think these are cool all around and I would like to have one of these mounted on my shoulder strap for hiking.

For more info, check out their knife page:
http://www.nrsweb.com/shop/product_list.asp?deptid=960

Saturday, September 14, 2013

Under Armour UA Tactical Mid GTX CAMO / Tactical Distributors



























On the WANT LIST:

UA Tactical Mid GTX - CAMO - CAMO  - CAMO -  CAMOUFLAGE!!!

Under Armour

#1236774-00

GORE-TEX® – lightweight, breathable, waterproof Exclusive UA Spine® technology. Lightweight minimalist design, withsuperior protection. Agressive tread provides superior gripwithout holding mud. Ortholite sock liner.

Available at: 

Friday, September 13, 2013

Adidas goes tactical with the Trans X Mid GTX


























Adidas goes tactical with the Trans X Mid GTX:
Push the pace in the Adidas Trans X Mid Gore-Tex Leather Hiking Boots for men. Whitney in a day, these Adidas hiking boots will keep your feet comfortable, supported and protected. The Trans X boots are made with tough, nubuck and suede leather for a supportive, stable fit, while the waterproof and breathable Gore-Tex membrane seals out the elements without overheating your foot. A molded foam insole provides cushioning and full forefoot adiPRENE+ promotes propulsion and efficiency. Formotion in the midsole and a protection plate keep you stable, while a rugged rubber outsole helps keep you on your feet.

http://www.tacticaldistributors.com/sale/adidas-trans-x-mid-gtx

Thursday, September 12, 2013

Tuesday, September 10, 2013

Nissan Goes Back to the Future With $3000 Datsun





















Nissan Goes Back to the Future With $3000 Datsun - plans for 2014. Don't know if this is still in the plans..

Hey Pete Brock! Is Nissan tapping you on the shoulder?

Nissan, originally Datsun, is bringing back the original name in a bid to bring back a more economical vehicle line of which they originally descended from... interesting!

http://www.businessweek.com/videos/2012-10-03/nissan-goes-back-to-the-future-with-3000-datsun

Monday, September 9, 2013

Ford sales boss Farley studies video game industry


















Old news, but interesting from the marketing standpoint.
Ford sales boss Farley studies video game industry, refines prelaunch marketing efforts.

source:  AUTOBLOG
http://www.autoblog.com/2012/10/17/ford-sales-boss-farley-studies-video-game-industry-refines-prel/