What to put under the tree: Gifts for active friends

Each of us has that friend who knows the best wakesurf base in Phuket, spends long hours alone with TRX, or simply loves to drive for milk on a longboard (and does not forget to put on a fitness tracker in a deli). If your buddies have seen all of the above and a little more, it may seem as though there is absolutely nothing to give them. We are sure of the opposite and, as proof of this, we have found ten New Year's gifts, which will give rise to new active hobbies of your friends or will become irreplaceable in existing ones.

Monocycle CXM A8

In one bad French film, the parents of the protagonist constantly bought new equipment that was soon removed from production (like a Betamax player or an idiotic slicer). We are convinced that monocycle does not apply to such. This compact device turned out to be much more intuitively controlled than its predecessor, the Segway, and has already gained worldwide popularity, and the reason is practicality on the verge of vice. The CXM Model A8 with a resistant plastic case weighs less than 13 kg, without recharging it travels up to 50 km at a speed of up to 20 km / h and is highly stabilized. The A8 is several gifts in one thing at once: it works like a Bluetooth speaker, can charge the phone and tablet and is very likely to pump up its calves. If the price of a monocycle makes your eye twitch, just remember how much an iPhone costs today.

39 990 rub.

Folding Micro Suspension Scooter

Office workers, dissecting across the expanses of Russia on scooters, for some reason still catch wild eyes on themselves, but this is a sad question, it leads to political and cultural jungle. We tried to figure out at least what model of scooter to choose as a gift to one of those sensible people who don't give a damn about these wild looks. We recommend Micro Suspension: it looks very cool. Okay, this is the first Micro Mobility scooter with a shock absorber, which means no more tiredness ever again. Stable board, secure braking mechanism, anodized metal. In general, he looks very cool. The total length of the scooter - 94 cm, all the rest of the Micro is shorter, and some - and more expensive.

13 400 rub.

Tandem parachute jump

Well knowing a friend and the boundaries of his comfort zone, you can push him to expand these boundaries a little next year - for example, by giving a certificate for a parachute jump. It is necessary to start in tandem with an instructor who will take control of safety. For an additional fee, the skydiver will be photographed during a jump or will be given a GoPro into the sky and will mount the footage. People then talk about their impressions of free fall before opening a parachute for years, so maybe your friend will not be able to stop after the first jump (besides, many clubs discount for the next sessions). We remind you that before you make such a gift, it is important to familiarize yourself with the information about groups of people who are not allowed to jump by age or state of health.

from 6000 rub.

Flying in a wind tunnel

If parachuting is too tough, we advise you to choose as a gift a compromise, but no less impressive option, which will please both beginners and professional skydivers - flying in a wind tunnel. The air flow, beating up at a speed of 200 km / h, raises a person in special equipment to the height of a three-story house and holds there for 1-3 minutes. A nice bonus is that the certificate can be "stretched" into several sessions with the participation of a large company. So, when sending your friends to the airbag, consider the probability that in the coming year you may find yourself there with them.

from 2000 rub.

Thermocon Contigo West Loop

Are you looking for something inexpensive, but extremely practical as a gift to the chronic traveler? Buy a person a normal thermocup. West Loop keeps the heat up to 5 hours, and the cold - up to 12, so it is useful not only for winter walks. The AUTOSEAL technology prevents spillage and leakage (the lock is opened by pressing a small button). The design is ergonomic, the volume is impressive - almost half a liter. An indispensable trifle for those who like to go camping beautifully or at least walk a dog while drinking his own brewed coffee.

2299 rub.

MP Diamond Balanceboard

Balansboard was invented for surfers and skiers, but today, in any incomprehensible situation, they are becoming everyone - from snowboarders and bodybuilders to yoga coaches and striptease dancers. In addition to the development of coordination, balancing on the board pumps the muscles of the legs and the press more than any "bar", trains attention and cheers well. The main thing is to choose the optimal shape of the board (the roller, as a rule, comes in the kit). Active riders, fitness lovers, dancers and hockey players boldly present the Diamond model of MP: firstly, it’s beautiful, and secondly, it’s a low moment of inertia. Separately, I am pleased with the opportunity to purchase a blank board: with an abrasive, if your friend is minimalist, or not - if he loves everything custom.

3800 pub.

Trampoline class subscription

Jumping on a trampoline is a really scary fun activity. Just do not forget that this is an Olympic sport that includes several disciplines, and not at all the lot of children who are bored on the beach, while their careless parents sunbathe without SPF. Jumping on the trampoline develops the vestibular apparatus, improves blood circulation, trains all muscle groups, and yes - the trampoline as entertainment can raise the level of serotonin as high as the jumper himself. Cheerfully give friends a subscription to the trampoline club, where specially trained people will show them how to fool around with health benefits.

from 4500 rub.

(for a subscription for 8 classes)

Oakley Flight Deck XM FW16 Snowboard Mask

Each snowboard mask has its own set of functions, so there is not too much of them in the arsenal of a competent rider. At the same time, among the snowboarders, sluggish brand wars have been going on for a long time: with one, give Burton a solid, others for the relaxed Rip Curl, others to defend the right to break into DC. In order not to lose money with a gift, we advise you to pay attention to the world famous manufacturer of optics Oakley: on the market since 1975, we love for impeccable quality and a huge choice. Among the main advantages of the Flight Deck line is a luxurious viewing angle, an ideal color balance, a simple lens change mechanism (by the way, the second one is included - just like in Call of Duty).

13 970 rub.

Waterproof MP3 Player Finis Duo Underwater

Finis are charming and responsible geeks from California. The brand produces a full range of products for swimmers - from flippers to kolobashek for swimming. Of all the waterproof MP3 players in the world, we can vouch for the best-selling Duo. The player gives a great sound without having to plug your ears with in-ear headphones, holds the charge well, works at a depth of 3 meters for about 30 minutes without a break. 4 GB of memory is 60 hours of any kind of music. A holiday that is always with you. A vigorous breaststroke under the New Order, a pair of crawls on the back under Rihanna, but at least the butterfly with the "Caspian Gruz" in the headphones - have fun as you want, and no one will judge you.

$119

Fitness tracker Misfit Speedo Shine

Like all decent trackers, Speedo Shine accurately records the distance traveled on foot, jogging or cycling, and counts the calories spent on training. Unlike the base models of the brand, this tracker is also intended for swimmers: it is waterproof at a depth of 50 meters and can count the number of swims. Super Thin Speedo Shine does not require recharging and synchronizes with the Misfit app for iOS and Android, with which you can keep a power diary, monitor weight, and if you buy a Misfit Beddit device in addition, you can create a sleep schedule. The tracker comes with two straps - black and white. In general, if at some point you decide to keep the tracker yourself, just go to any other item in this list.