SKLZ Shoot Around

Shooting hoops is fun. Chasing balls around the court, not so much.

The SKLZ Shoot Around is a ball return chute that attaches to the rim and makes sure the ball comes right back to you, assuming you’re making your shots of course. The mono-chromatic color is non-distracting and keeps you focused on the rim. And the device provides 180 degree of rotation without having to remove it from the rim so that you can shoot from any spot around the hoop.

Keep practicing and you’ll be participating in Harlem Globetrotter tryouts before you know it!

$50-$100, Sports

By Jason Bacchetta on March 7th, 2012

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$40 BUY

Bowlingheads

How do you make bowling a bit more entertaining? Add a few cut-off heads to the mix.

Advertising agency Jung von Matt worked with the famous spraygun artist Oliver Paass to design these Bowlingheads. Oliver worked on detailed 360° layouts for more than three weeks before spraying them on standard bowling balls. Players hold the balls with their fingers inserted into eye sockets, nostrils and mouths.

Unfortunately, they’re not currently for sale. They were created to promote the German horror TV channel No.1.

Sports

By Jason Bacchetta on March 5th, 2012

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$N/A BUY

Nike FuelBand

The Nike FuelBand could change the way that we all stay in shape. Hell, it may even cause us to stay in shape. Nike Fuel is an ongoing tally of the force you exert each day. From the calories burned to the steps you take to the cool oxygen based kinetic motion that I don’t even remotely understand, it keeps tabs on the “fuel” you’ve burned and feeds you the details in a sleek, attractive wristband that uses colorful LED lighting.

Pair this with the SKLZ Hopz Vertical Leap Trainer, and you’ll be amazed at just how much fun you can have breaking a sweat.

$100-$250, Sports

By Aric Mitchell on February 28th, 2012

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$150 BUY

Elevation Training Mask

Not everyone has the resources to really jumpstart their training by working out at the top of Mount Everest, but the Elevation Training Mask is the next best thing. The mask simulates altitude training by restricting your oxygen intake, which increases lung capacity as the lungs have to work nine times harder to take in oxygen. The mask can safely be used during running, cycling (stationary to start), and other aerobic workouts.

Other benefits include increased anaerobic thresholds, mental and physical stamina, focus, and energy production. Plus, you’ll resemble that bad-ass character from Killzone 3. Can’t go wrong there.

$50-$100, Sports

By Andrew Kalinchuk on February 23rd, 2012

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$90 BUY

Beardski Ski Mask

The Beardski Ski Mask takes face coverings to an all-new level. Next time you wanna hit the slopes, panhandle or rob a bank, just put one of these things on, and all the eyewitness accounts will describe a guy, “who looked like Cousin It from TV’s ‘Addams’ Family’,” as the responsible party for awesomeness. No reason to worry!

While the $30 price tag may be a little more than some of you are willing to spend to look so damn cool, it’s right in our wheelhouse. Wear this bad boy with pride, and with Moonshine Cologne, if you want to look and smell like the most badass homeless person in the city. NOTE: InStash does not endorse the robbing of banks, we’re just saying it would work.

$25-$50, Sports

By Aric Mitchell on February 23rd, 2012

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$30 BUY

Ball Claw

Sports balls are one of those things that usually just get tossed wherever you manage to find a spot for them. In a random storage bucket, the corner of a room, or near a stairway where someone’s bound to break their neck.

The Ball Claw takes a more practical, and stylish approach. Just mount the product to a wall, pole, ceiling, or even the trunk of a car, and you’ve got a quick and easy way to store basketballs, footballs, volleyballs and soccer balls. Even better… show off your signed sports ball collection with a display of multiple Ball Claws.

Your man room gets an upgrade and the wife is happy that you’re finally picking up after yourself; win-win.

Sports, Under $25

By Jason Bacchetta on February 15th, 2012

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$12 BUY

Burton SLX Boot

Bulletproof boots, enough said.

Seriously though, the Burton SLX snowboard boots are made from the same fibers that go into a Kevlar vest. They also feature what the company calls Shrinkage, which basically means less boot for a shorter, lighter, sleeker fit. “Speed Zone” promises fast lacing control with laces that are the same stuff used by stunt men, firefighters, and rescue teams, and “DryRide” technology wicks away moisture while insulating and regulating warmth.

Sure, there are a lot of buzz words here that are obviously all about marketing, but we don’t doubt for a second that these beauties mean business.

$500-$1,000, Sports

By Jason Bacchetta on February 7th, 2012

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$550 BUY

STS Mule | Surfboard Trailer

If you’re fortunate enough to call a beach community your ‘Home Sweet Home’ then you may want to get your hands on an STS Mule. Designed for minimal installation (there is none) and maximum usability. Using a piece of fabric, the STS Mule allows you to hook your board up behind a bike by attaching it to the seat. Or, if you don’t own a bike, you can simply loop it around your own hands and let the wheels do all the work.

What’s brilliant about the design is that it allows your board to lay flat, which prevents a strong gust from blowing you over while pedalling along the boardwalk. Now, this is a problem that I only wish I had, but I’m positive there are people in the world who can use a surfboard trailer to their full advantage. Just know that I am infinitely jealous of your fortune.

$100-$250, Sports

By Andrew Kalinchuk on January 10th, 2012

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$110 BUY

Bataleon Enemy+++

If you’re an amateur looking to take up snowboarding lessons, this is definitely not your board.

The Bataleon Enemy+++ features a full woodcore that is superlight (yet still strong enough to stand up to break tests), a blacked out paint job, “Lighting Edges” that enable you to carve with more feel and precision, and a Nano Carbon Hi Speed base giving you one of the fastest rides available.

Is it wrong that I don’t even know how to snowboard and still want this bad boy?

$500-$1,000, Sports

By Jason Bacchetta on December 16th, 2011

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$800 BUY

Quick Spikes | Golf Shoes On The Go

If you’re a forgetful golfer, Quick Spikes will be a worthy investment. Designed to fit comfortably over any regular sneaker, these slip-on golf spikes can save you from the awful realization that you’ve left your golf shoes at home. Rather than play the course without them, simply slip Quick Spikes over your shoes and you’ll never notice the difference.

They come in men’s and women’s versions, both have small/medium and large/x-large sizes. The website also points out that they are a perfect purchase for kids that are just starting to learn the game. Quick Spikes will grow with them and save you from replacing expensive golf shoes twice a year.

Sports, Under $25

By Andrew Kalinchuk on December 8th, 2011

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$25 BUY

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