In the wake of the Olympics fever, people across the world had a glimpse of sophisticated and high-end sports gear used by athletes in their games. Not surprisingly, they are using top-of-the-line gears and equipment to help them perform at their best.
And thanks to such an elite market, the advanced and highly-improved gears are made available to the public as consumer products. The technology used to develop gears in professional sports are now adopted by legit manufacturers in improved sports gear for amateurs, minus the fraud alert.
2. In the wake of the Olympics fever, people
across the world had a glimpse of sophisticated
and high-end sports gear used by athletes in
their games. Not surprisingly, they are using
top-of-the-line gears and equipment to help
them perform at their best.
And thanks to such an elite market, the
advanced and highly-improved gears are made
available to the public as consumer products.
The technology used to develop gears in
professional sports are now adopted by legit
manufacturers in improved sports gear for
amateurs, minus the fraud alert.
3. Sleek bicycles in word-class events are mainly from
carbon fiber-reinforced plastic known for its durability,
strength and lightness. This particular material is now
available in high-performance bicycles — from rims, seat
posts, handlebars, stems and cranks.
As for helmets, they are also becoming more advanced in
terms of design and composition. Originally, helmets are
made from leather, effective in protecting it from abrasions.
Today, helmets being used in competitions are sometimes
with built-in goggles and a wraparound design so that cyclists
will have more convenience while having the optimum
protection.
4. Likewise, consumer helmets for skateboarding, football
and skiing are created with hard aerodynamic plastic shells
that are highly resistant to puncture and have shock-
absorbers. Separate visors or ultra-lightweight goggles made
from polycarbonate plastic (like bulletproof glass) are also
popular.
Bodysuits worn by track and field players of the US has
now become part of a popular trend in recycled-materials-
turned-fabric. Looks like many of our athletes and outdoor
lovers are highly concerned about the impact they are making
on the environment; good thing sports equipment firms have
quickly responded to the market.
5. Olympians this year have donned
uniforms that are reportedly made
from recycled plastics — think old
plastic bottles spun into fabric and
fibers that combine superb quality
with sustainability. Fortunately for
you, this green innovation is
already available for the public.
