Sports on the street: what can be useful tekhnogiku? Part 2
The number of wearable devices somehow related to sports, fitness, today is huge. At the same time, we often see only the tip of the iceberg - what is advertised by large companies and start-ups. Medgadgets tries to show the most optimal devices of various manufacturers, gadgets that help to lead an active life.
In continuation, there is another selection (the first part ) of gadgets and accessories recommended by the company, which help to play sports and increase the effectiveness of such activities.
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Oakley airwave goggles
Since the street is already warm, lovers of coolness begin to look at the proposals of tour operators related to skiing, snow and mountains. In order to effectively engage in skiing, pay attention to the goggles Oakley Airwave Goggles.
This is a real technological complex, with many features and capabilities. In particular, it is:
Airwave provides clear, widescreen graphics;
The prism technology allows the displayed information to appear as if you are looking at a 14-inch display from a distance of one and a half meters;
Integrated GPS and barometric pressure measurements accurately show your speed when you slide down the slope;
Measure and track the distance, altitude and time in flight of your jumps;
Track your vertical walking, during the day and during the season;
A built-in altimeter tracks your height to the top and back;
Determine your location on the map of the resort, find trails for the run that you like;
Find and track friends who have Oakley Airwave glasses or an app on their smartphones;
Connect to your iPhone to view incoming calls and read text messages as they arrive;
Playlist mode puts you at the head of managing your music (headphones are required);
Switchlock technology allows you to easily and quickly change lenses, so you can use other Oakley lenses;
Oakley Airwave Goggles are excellent sports video glasses that can not only help you play sports, but also serve as a media combine or a guide.
Watch - Sigma PC 10.11 heart rate monitor
In order to monitor your heart rate during skiing (or cycling, fitness), you should use small devices that will not interfere with your activities. This, for example, a watch is the Sigma PC 10.11 heart rate monitor.
This watch is waterproof, the number of function buttons is minimal, the interface is simple. The heart rate monitor is quite accurate, the accuracy of its readings is comparable to the accuracy of ECG readings. To measure the pulse, you can use one of three modes: current, medium and maximum.
For both professional athletes and lovers, the Wahoo Fitness Blue SC Cycling Speed / Cadence Sensor, a sensor for measuring cadence and speed, can be useful. This device allows you to measure the speed of the pedals, measure information about the speed of cycling, covered distance, the rhythm of the pedals. All information over the wireless network is transmitted to a phone or tablet with iOS.
In addition, Wahoo Fitness Blue SC Cycling Speed / Cadence Sensor has an internal memory where all information is stored offline. If there is a smartphone nearby, all this data is transmitted to it wirelessly.
Sport stereo headphones AfterShokz Sportz M3 with microphone
AfterShokz Sportz M3 headphones with a microphone are a bone sound system that does not cover the user's ear shells. Instead, sound is transmitted through the bones of the skull directly into the inner ear.
In this case, the headphones are equipped with a microphone, which turns them into a comfortable stereo headset, which can be used to make telephone calls.
On a single charge, headphones can work for about 12 hours, which is enough for most crossings / flights. AfterShokz Sportz M3 headphones reproduce high-quality sound without distorting it. For the convenience of the user added function buttons.
Bicycle Waterproof Case Holder for iPhone and Samsung Galaxy
Everything is simple here. Reliable shockproof case that will protect your smartphone from dust. The cover of the cover is transparent, so you can view messages or check the time. The cover is mounted on the steering wheel without any problems, and also easily removed.
It should be noted that this waterproof cover will protect from rain, but it is not recommended to immerse it in water (together with the phone).
Microradar Backtracker
A system called Backtracker will always warn the cyclist that a car is moving closer to the bike. In addition, the motorist will see a warning - if the car gets close to the bike, Backtracker will show a bright red light, visible from afar.
Backtracker system consists of two parts: the first is mounted on the steering wheel, and the second - on the rear wing.
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Youwell heart rate monitor
Breast heart rate monitors are one of the most accurate devices of this type on the market. Youwell heart rate monitor allows you to measure heart rate during any activity of the workout. The device can record extreme and average values, plus store data for a rather long period of time.
The device is able to assess the physical form of a person with the help of the body to recover from considerable stress.
YouWell transmits all received data wirelessly to PulseMe application on the phone wirelessly.