Pat Donnelly
January 30th, 2004, 01:57 AM
Adult-themed snowboards
Sex can sell almost anything, including snowboards. Sims will debut a snowboard next year featuring adult film stars Jenna Jameson and Briana Banks, sitting together in a suggestive position.
The company made a similar board last season and was surprised by the response.
"We sold out our entire stock, and everyone still wants one," said Travis Wood, director of marketing for Sims. "It's our most popular board now."
Sims plans to produce the boards in full-scale this fall.
The company also will debut a line of "vice" designs, playing off the theme of "sex, drugs and rock 'n' roll."
Helmet speakers
Helmet-maker Giro will introduce speakers that can be fitted into helmets, making it easier to talk on cell phones and listen to music on the slopes.
When connected to a cell phone, a tone sounds to signal an incoming call. Users simply press the talk button on their phones and begin speaking. The device includes a cord with volume control and a small speaker in which to talk, like those used in hands-free cell- phone devices.
Called Tune-Ups 2, the speakers work with most cell phones and such devices as MP3 and CD players.
Giro, which last year released music-only speakers, said early interest has been high.
• Cost: Tune-Ups 2 will cost about $60, or around $155 and up for helmets already equipped with the technology.
• Web site: giro.com
Sex can sell almost anything, including snowboards. Sims will debut a snowboard next year featuring adult film stars Jenna Jameson and Briana Banks, sitting together in a suggestive position.
The company made a similar board last season and was surprised by the response.
"We sold out our entire stock, and everyone still wants one," said Travis Wood, director of marketing for Sims. "It's our most popular board now."
Sims plans to produce the boards in full-scale this fall.
The company also will debut a line of "vice" designs, playing off the theme of "sex, drugs and rock 'n' roll."
Helmet speakers
Helmet-maker Giro will introduce speakers that can be fitted into helmets, making it easier to talk on cell phones and listen to music on the slopes.
When connected to a cell phone, a tone sounds to signal an incoming call. Users simply press the talk button on their phones and begin speaking. The device includes a cord with volume control and a small speaker in which to talk, like those used in hands-free cell- phone devices.
Called Tune-Ups 2, the speakers work with most cell phones and such devices as MP3 and CD players.
Giro, which last year released music-only speakers, said early interest has been high.
• Cost: Tune-Ups 2 will cost about $60, or around $155 and up for helmets already equipped with the technology.
• Web site: giro.com