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Off Grid Bike - Man Invents Air-Powered Motorcycle
ecogeek.org — Jem Stansfield, a University of Bristol graduate with a degree in aeronautics, created the bike by strapping two high-pressure tanks onto the side of his Puch moped. The tanks are basically scuba tanks. He uses the (yes, mostly coal-fired) electricity from his house to fill the tanks. The power is then "stored" there, much like a battery, ready for use.More ( Tech News )
Action Airgun Competitionwatch!
ActionAirgun, the world's first global shooting competition
More ( Guns )Walther NightHawk Air Pistol
uncrate.com — Ditch that old school Wal-Mart BB gun and upgrade your armaments with the Walther NightHawk Air Pistol ($160). With a badass look that would be at home in any secret agent's arsenal, the NightHawk features a red dot sight with 11 brightness settings, a CO2 repeater system, and a side mounted tactical flashlight with grip mounted activation switch. Bulletproof vest ...More ( Guns )
Military Air Drop Blooperswatch!
This is a series of military air drops gone horribly wrong.
More ( Military )Flying Saucer Power Source Discovered: Ionized Air
io9.com — Those strange lights in the sky seem to move with unnatural precision, making turns and accelerations no human-made aircraft could possibly match. What ultra-advanced anti-gravity system allows UFOs to fly in such a bizarre way? Apparently it's ionized air. An engineering professor at the University of Florida has it all figured out, and he's going to build his own flying ...More ( Tech News )
Watch that runs on compressed air
slipperybrick.com —
The UR-202 Hammerhead Automatic from Urwerk is a watch that demands your respect. Its actually quite impressive. It features a unique winding system thats regulated using compressed air. The 202 uses miniature twin turbines to control the rate of automatic winding and the level of air compression can be controlled using a 3-position selector switch.
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Urwerk unveils Black Platinum UR103 HEXAGON
ristdreams.com — Urwerk unveiled the new black platinum UR103 HEXAGON limited edition watches. Only 10 pieces will be available in the color black. Urwerk has been founded 10 years ago and raised quite some attention with their unique watch designs. We reported this year about the Urwerk UR-202 Turbine Automatic featuring the patented revolving satellite complication and the innovative new winding system ...More ( Watches )
Titan Exhaust Air Jack
uncrate.com — Ditch your car's unwieldy (and sometimes unsafe) mini-jack and pick up a Titan Exhaust Air Jack ($120 and up). Available in three sizes, the Titan uses a hose connected to your car's exhaust pipe to inflate smoothly and quickly, lifting your vehicle up to 30 inches off the ground, and giving you plenty of space to work. It can stay ...More ( Tools )