Hangtimer Carabiner Watch Uses Accelerometers to Time Big Air

Billed as a "revolution in trash talk," the "Hangtimer" is a clip-on sports watch that includes a built-in tri-axis accelerometer that measures how long you've stayed aloft during your wykked gnarl. (Sorry. The most x-trem thing I've done lately is sip water from a glass of unknown cleanliness. I was on fire at the time, if that helps.)

About 18 months ago someone asked me what I thought the future of gadgets would hold—the type of question that used to terrify me before I realized no one was actually paying any attention to whether or not what I was saying came true—and I said "lots of wood panelling and accelerometers." The panelling was just wishful thinking, but the accelerometers were a no-brainer, what with the Wii controllers on the horizon.

What I'm saying is that it's really easy to predict the future if you just tell people about products that are already on their way to the shelves. (It's a living.)

Anyway, the Hangtimer looks awesome, and if one of you with a more athletic bent than I were to get a hold of one, I'd love to hear how well it works. You can grab one for $107, shipped.

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