Wednesday, December 15, 2010
SkyLifter hopes to build a better blimp by going round
Most dirigibles are roughly cylindrical, which makes them susceptible to crosswinds. This can make it tricky to, say, lower a heavy load with precision when the wind is not cooperating.
An Australian company called SkyLifter has realized a circular shape would be a better design decision; the wind hits it and goes around it like water flowing around a smooth pebble in a stream. Thus they're developing an eponymous and gi-normous circular blimp that will reportedly be able to haul 150 tons over a distance of 2,000 kilometers without having to set down. That means the SkyLifter could conceivably transport a miniature hospital to a disaster site inaccessible by roads, among other heavy stuff. These things could put the Ice Road Truckers out of business.
Another cool design feature, beyond the circular shape, is the novel Voith-Schneider propellers they use to provide thrust and steering. They're closer in design to paddlewheels than standard fan-style propellors and can change the direction of thrust almost instantly. You can briefly see what they look like in this vid:
SkyLifter is currently in the testing phase, starting with scaled-down versions of the design and gradually ramping up the size.
Classic Kicks x Puma R698
Classic Kicks is one of New York City’s better known retailers and they are getting in on the collaborative effort kick by teaming up with Puma to manufacture a few special colorways of the R698. The project celebrates the stores 8th year in business which is quite the feat considering the way the economy has downturned.
For the collaboration itself three suede and mesh colorways of the sneaker have been manufactured that are quite colorful and stand apart as their own creation. The shoes are also releasing with a special neoprene laptop case that has the word Triominic emblazoned on it and hopefully it will cushion your laptop the same way that it cushions your steps. No release date has been set but we imagine one is coming soon with an event to help release them.
Classic Kicks x Puma R698
Classic Kicks x Puma R698
Classic Kicks x Puma R698
Classic Kicks x Puma R698
Classic Kicks x Puma R698
Classic Kicks x Puma R698
Classic Kicks x Puma R698
Classic Kicks x Puma R698
Classic Kicks x Puma R698
Classic Kicks x Puma R698
Source: HS
Posted on December 15, 2010 - Puma - 63 Views
The Launch of SneakerTube.TV
If you follow Premium Pete on you will know that he has been working on a pretty big project that he has kept under wraps for a while. Well his new endeavor launched today in the form of SneakerTube.TV and it exactly what it sounds like.
The website is a brand spanking new community where the users can upload sneaker specific videos or embed youtube clips. The site also features brand-specific channels, user-created groups, featured videos live chat. Pete has been a pillar in the community for quite some time now and we not only congratulate him on his new venture but also urge you to take a moment and drop by SneakerTube.TV
Posted on December 15, 2010 - Other Sneakers - 162 Views
The Launch of SneakerTube.TV
The Launch of SneakerTube.TV
Star Wars x adidas – 2011 Collection
May the kicks be with you.
Here’s a first look at what adidas has in store for 2011, Star Wars-wise.
There will be a ”Select Pack” based on the characters from the original films, and a “Direct Pack” that combo’s Star Wars and sports/pop culture.
Detailed release info to come. For now, check out the product pics below.
Images via Sneaker Freaker
