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The best ice-cube tray ever!

admin — Wed, 13 May 2009 13:12:03 +0000

The Sharkfin Ice Cube Tray

There’s nothing quite like a nice long, ice-cold drink in the summer. In fact millions has been made out of the novelty ice cube tray over the years for that very reason. Ice in all shapes and sizes has been dropped into favourite tipples across the world… but get ready for the best ice cube ever, courtesy of the Shark Fin Ice Tray.

Yes, it’s an ice-cube that comes out perfectly shaped like a shark’s fin and weighted to circle your glass as if it were a real shark! A brilliant party piece for a big bowl of punch – just watch your fingers if you dive in for a piece of fruit!

Inflatable Fun

admin — Wed, 13 May 2009 13:10:49 +0000

Walk-on-Water speres for ultimate inflatable fun

Gone are the days when the inflatable dolphin ruled the pool, inflatables are now cooler than ever.

One of the best inflatable experiences you can buy at the moment is the walk on water sphere which is based on the ‘Zorbing’ phenomena and bucket loads of fun.

Sphere-tastic
If you’ve always wanted to be able to walk on water, this is a fantastic experience. No matter how deep the water, you can walk, run and spin your way across it, with a bit of hamster-like effort inside the water sphere. Get two spheres and the fun increases massively. Race each other across a lake or out in the sea. You could simply head straight for each other in a game of sphere chicken! Just enjoy the feeling of skimming and bouncing across the water’s surface.

Pool cruising - motorised bumper boats

Motorised Bumper Boats
If you’d prefer to sit back and chill out on the water, a motorised bumper boat will be more your style. Crafted like big arm chairs with a driving and steering panel at the front, you can travel in any direction at about 3mph. Designed for gentle cruising around the pool or sea, thrill seekers won’t get a massive adrenaline rush out of this, but the temptation to drive into each other ‘bumper-cars’ style is still pretty irresistible and definitely a lot of fun.

The Talking 14 Language Portable Translator

admin — Wed, 13 May 2009 13:08:37 +0000

The Talking 14 Language Portable Translator

This is such a handy device if you are holidaying abroad. It is a hand-held, portable translator that articulates 32,200 phrases and 280,000 words into any one of 14 languages at the touch of a button. Translate your phrases in English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Arabic, Hebrew, Greek, Russian, Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Dutch, and Portuguese. The device will show you the phrase and speak the words so you know how to pronounce them. It also acts as a currency converter, provides local and world time and gives you a pile of travel games. It soon becomes a traveller’s best friend.

Get cool

admin — Wed, 13 May 2009 13:07:47 +0000

The summer 'cooler-scooter'

It’s amazing what you can do with a cool box. Combine it with a stereo for a start! The Rolling Cooler/audio System is both an ice -box and a portable stereo which can accommodate an iPod or MP3 player so you can chill out and listen to your tunes as you sup your favourite tipple.

And why stop there? Your ice-box can also turn into a 3-wheeled cooler-scooter with 500-watt electric motor that will reach speeds up to 14mph. Perfect if you want to transport your beers without the hassle of carrying a heavy cool-box.

Smile – you’re underwater!

admin — Wed, 13 May 2009 13:06:41 +0000

The Digital Camera Swim Mask

There have been fantastic advances in the world of photography and filming. Now you can even film underwater action without the need for a professional film crew. The Xacti CA65 is a waterproof camcorder that will transform your holiday videos.

And for a more novelty item, why not check out the Digital Camera Swim Mask. This snorkel mask has an integrated waterproof digital camera so that you can take pictures or videos as you swim along. Perfect as there’s nothing for you to hold – just push a button on the top of the mask. You can download your images easily by plugging the mask straight into the TV. So simple and so much fun.

The Pool Treadmill

admin — Wed, 13 May 2009 13:05:19 +0000

Swim your laps with the Pool Treadmill

Think running machine, but in the pool! The Pool Treadmill generates a current that pushes against you so you can swim on the spot for the ultimate workout. It will allow you to swim at a pace of about 11 minutes per mile and is self-contained so no plumbing or installation is required. Brilliant for outdoor exercise – if you have access to a pool of course.

The Aquatic Climbing Wall

admin — Wed, 13 May 2009 13:04:22 +0000

Pool fun with the Aquatic Climbing Wall

A brilliant addition to the pool in the summer. This ten foot climbing wall is loads of fun but also helps you get fit while you’re mucking about. With under-hangs, over-hangs, cracks and adjustable finger and foot-holds, you can make the climb as easy or hard as you like. And remember, falling off is half the fun! Kids will love this.

The Transparent Canoe-Kayak

admin — Wed, 13 May 2009 13:03:31 +0000

Explore an underwater world with the Transparent Canoe-Kayak

This is a brilliant development to the canoe and kayak. A hybrid of them both, this craft comfortably seats two people in a more balanced and customised way than its predecessors. Most importantly, it’s see-through! Which not only looks cool but means the paddler can see the marine life below them. An amazing experience well worth the money it will cost you.

Can you guess if it’s done yet?

admin — Wed, 13 May 2009 13:02:36 +0000

Light cooking with the Cordless LED Grill Light

We’ve all been there, cooking on the barby in the dark. Checking if the meat’s done becomes a bit of a challenge and the torch really isn’t helping much. Enter the First Cordless LED Grill Light. This long-lasting handy grill light simply clamps onto the side of your BBQ to give you a really powerful shower of light for as long as you need it. No more worries about poisoning the guests! Practical genius.

Guinness Marinade

admin — Wed, 13 May 2009 13:01:28 +0000

Add a kick to your meat with Guinness Marinade Sauce

OK so this is a random one but it goes down a treat with the guys at any BBQ! This Guinness Marinade Sauce is a new and improved recipe which adds a tasty tang of the Black Stuff combined with sweet mustard to any meat dish. Just dunk your steak in it, chuck it on the barby and enjoy. Simple pleasures.