2009 IDEA Winners: Leisure & Recreation

IDEA 2009 Gold Winners

LightLane

Bike lanes have proven to be an effective method of protecting cyclists on congested roads, yet they can be cost prohibitive to install. LightLane provides an alternative. Using a laser, it projects a crisply defined virtual bike lane onto the pavement, giving drivers a familiar boundary to avoid.... [more]

WEDZE Virtuous jacket

This jacket also features a removable vest that a wearer can inflate via a small tube. So when you're cold, just blow up the vest. Inflation provides a six degree increase in temperature. When hot, the wearer can deflate and detach the vest and use the outer jacket on its own.

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IDEA 2009 Silver Winners

B-TWIN Tyre Lever 100

This gadget includes all the little extras that make it easy to remove and refit your bicycle tires. The tool was specifically designed to be ergonomic and user-friendly.

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TRIBORD R'gomoove

The new R'gomoove snorkeling fins are the result of advanced research into aquatic propulsion. The angled blade makes for more comfortable kicking and helps reduce hyperextension of the feet. The Velcro strap adjustment system provides a closer fit and improved ergonomics and makes the flippers... [more]

IDEA 2009 Bronze Winners

Hyperdunk

The Hyperdunk basketball shoe combines the styling of classic basketball footwear from the early 1990s with cutting-edge technology. The result is a basketball shoe that delivers uncompromising performance, stability and cushioning. Its light weight and added strength allow athletes to be more... [more]

LunaRacer shoe

This shoe was designed for everyday athletes looking for incredibly soft and responsive cushioning in a feather-light package. At 5.5 ounces, the LunaRacer successfully weds attributes that are usually in opposition: light yet highly responsive cushioning joined to an upper that is lightweight... [more]

Leisure & Recreation Category Finalists

Blue Planet Run Baton

This baton was designed for the Blue Planet Run, an around-the-globe foot race that raises money for clean drinking water projects. Passed between runners every 10 miles, the baton separates and transforms into two drinking cups. As the runners met at each handoff point, they fill each cup with... [more]

eSpinner

The eSpinner is a new Spinning® bike that extends the Spinning experience beyond the group cycling room. It allows users of all abilities to experience a Spinning class on an individual basis whenever they want. The display features a virtual master instructor that guides the rider in a Spinning... [more]

ETX-LS Telescope

The ETX-LS telescope uses advanced technology and a simple design to make astronomy fun and accessible to users at all experience levels. It automatically aligns itself to locate major celestial objects, eliminating the complexities encountered by consumers when using traditional telescopes. It... [more]

Fitbit Tracker

Inspired by urban dwellers' need for increased fitness, FitBit is a wellness tracker in the form of a wireless device that easily clips to clothing. It counts steps taken, calories burned and sleep quality, conveying this data in the modern blue glow of the OLED display. Combined with the online... [more]

KOR ONE Hydration Vessel

The KOR ONE Hydration Vessel is a reusable water bottle designed to inspire consumers to embrace the idea of reuse. Made of BPA-Free Tritan, it offers intuitive one-handed operation. The mouthpiece is big enough to accept ice cubes, and is designed to accommodate everything from a sip to a high-volume,... [more]

Nabaiji MySize

Nabaiji Mysize is the first and only swimming goggles sizing system. In partnership with Decathlon R&D, we have created of a "range” of swimming goggles that fit 98% of the world’s population. Two tools have been designed to allow customers to measure their face and easily... [more]

NEOS

The NEOS line of playground equipment combines the speed and reflex action of video games with explosive movement and aerobic exercise. It offers a variety of games, each one presenting a different set of challenges as players race each other and the clock to grab colored lights. Playing NEOS develops... [more]

Recycle Factory

Recycle Factory introduces the concept of paper recycling to children in a fun, playful way. It works like a real factory. By following four steps, children turn waste paper into paper pulp, which they can then use to design and build with.

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