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What’s this ‘thing’?

Admin — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 19:19:19 +0000

They say it could ONLY have been made in Japan…

Zigo Leader carrier bicycle

Admin — Tue, 19 May 2009 21:30:42 +0000

The first mom- or dad- powered family transportation system. Place one or two children in the ChildPod, put on a helmet, and you’re ready to ride. The LeaderLink System allows the Leader to uncouple in 30 seconds or less, transforming it into the separate elements, Zigo ChildPod and Zigo Cycle.

Zigo 2009 Leader

The Zigo Leader Carrier Bicycle System can operate as a three-wheeled carrier bicycle, a stroller, jogging stroller, urban bicycle, or trailer, converting among these modes in under a minute. It was first shown in 2007 at Interbike, the bicycle industry trade show.

“It’s been a long haul but worth the effort,” explained Dr. Michael Ehrenreich, Zigo’s Founder and CEO. “My son was six months old when I started working on the Zigo for him. He will start kindergarten this Fall. I’m proud to be able to tell him that I did this for him.”

The Zigo Leader will be available at independent bicycle dealers and other specialty shops in the US, as well as through distributors across Europe.

“It’s a revolution in child transportation,” said Rus Bockin, Zigo’s Director of North American sales. “People are really looking forward to this launch. Our current production run is nearly completely sold out, but more will soon be on the way.”

Carrier bicycle mode

ChildPod in stroller mode

Cycle mode

Price: $1349

Source: MyZigo.com

‘Sailing’ in the Palacio – Brazilian hammock

Admin — Fri, 01 May 2009 11:11:36 +0000

Some products are created out of necessity, some out of a need to experiment, and some just because the weather is so great.

This Brazilian hammock — the Palacio (meaning ‘palace’ in Latin) — could just be the perfect thing to enjoy a perfect weather. And relax in luxurious comfort, smooth as sailing.

The Palacio -- Brazilian hammock

The Palacio, designed by Bon Fire ApS, a Danish company, is a free standing hammock, which is just as great as a French bed, and mounted on beautiful frames made out of Brazilian mahagony.

The hammocks are woven with complex Jacquard technique, which is finished with a beautiful and strong finish in the form of a manual focal weaving, known as macramé and an edging that Brazilians call “Veranda”.

The bearing guide strings are manufactured immaculately, preventing any wear in the eyelets ring that stretch from the end beams.

Palacio hammocks are made with high-density cotton, up to 450 grams per sq mt (42 grams per sq ft).

The hammock easily take up a load of up to 160 kg. It has a surface of 250 x 160 cm (98 x 63 inches), a total length of 370 cm (138 inches) and weighs five kilograms (11 lbs).

The carrier sheets measuring 150 cm (59 inches) in height and 125 cm (49 inches) in width, has an adjustable length from 300 to 600 cm (118 to 236 inches).

The hammocks, and the carrier sheets, are manufactured by the well-know Brazilian company Amazon.

Price: About $1300

Source: pid