Men's Journal

Alurunner Sled

Having perfected the sports car and the lager, Germans turned their attention to the sled. Their engineering prowess gives us the Alurunner, an aluminum-and-polycarbonate adrenaline delivery system. Perfectly polished runners allow for velocities that would scare Olympic lugers, and the shock absorber’s 6.5 inches of travel absorbs bumps and jumps. The sled even compacts to just six inches thick for carrying. [$629; alurunner.com]

Van Staal VS250 Spinning Reel

When wrestling a 500-pound blue marlin you should be concerned about your muscles failing, not your reel. Strengthen your rig with Van Staal’s VS series, machined from lightweight aluminum and titanium, with an oversize stainless steel main gear that won’t slip even when your pointy-nosed quarry goes airborne. The reel’s a little expensive, sure, but it’s better than going home empty-handed again.
[$700; vanstaal.com]

VHoldr Helmet Cam

There’s a saying on the internet: “Pictures or it never happened.” Win believers by filming your own highlight reel with the VholdR. The aluminum-bodied weatherproof video camera records to a 2GB MicroSD card and is completely self-contained. No wires means you can mount it nearly anywhere — on the handlebars, any helmet, or, to fake your way to glory, the local pro. [$329; abt.com]

Eskimo Salto Kayak

Paddlers have always faced a dilemma: Take the flat-bottomed play boat to toss off tricks or the round-hulled boat for stability in rough water. Eskimo’s Salto aims to be the Goldilocks option, a happy medium at home in either scenario. That’s because the design combines a round bow for spins and absorbing post-drop impacts with a wide stern that sits high in the water for better speed and wave riding. [$950; eskimo-kajaks.de]

Burton Nofish Snowboard

The powder-bred tapered shape harks back to Burton’s old Fish (hence the name), and like the original snowboard, the Snurfer, it has no bindings. Instead, you stand on a nubby pad and hold a flexible strap for balance, making for a far freer ride. Change stance mid-run for fun, or pull off a foot (or two) during airtime to invent the One-Legged Spinecrusher. [$500; burton.com]

Mountain Hardwear Red Savina Heated Ski Glove

If the average gloves aren’t able to keep your digits warm on the slopes, try the Red Savinas. A thermostat keeps the inside at an even 98 degrees for up to six hours with help from the rechargeable lithium-ion battery pack. They’re watertight, too — handy when you’re wired for electricity. [$300; mountainhardwear.com