Kigo Shoes Review - Barefoot Lifestyle

Manufacturer:	Kigo
Model:	Drive
URL:	www.kigofootwear.com
Retail Value:	USD $91.00
Weight:	+/- 4 ounces per shoe
Manufacturing Country:	Made in China

I was provided the opportunity to field test and review a unique line of barefoot lifestyle shoes made by Kigo Footwear.

Now, this recent movement of barefoot footwear has caught on to many and there has also been increasing scientific backing to show the benefits of this type of lifestyle. I finally jumped on the bandwagon and wanted to see what all the hype was about.

11 Random Things About Me

1. I usually faint at the doctor. For no particular reason. Well, it happens coz I'm utterly scared - I have a phobia. (Once I even peed myself - I was 25)

2. I got a lot hairier during the last few years - growing on the back and shoulders...ughhhh. I don't like but I have to roll with it.

Mountain House Dried Food Review

Hello, my name is Aaron Lawrence, and I'm a climber and mountaineer from California.

I recieved a variety of flavors of Mountain House pro-packs dried food from MountainHouse.com for review on Highball Blog.

I have been enjoying outdoor activities for as long as I can remember, and I've tried every brand of freeze-dried meals on the market. Some are good and, well, some just aren't.

Be Interesting and Win a Technical Outdoor Hoodie by Röjk - Gear Giveaway

Update: This contest has reached it's deadline. Thank you all for entering and thank you Röjk for the opportunity!

The winners are:

Girl: Super Angie
Answer from Röjk Superwear: You have understood our mission that being outdoors does not mean you have to look boring, now you can look as supercool as us.

Man: James925
Answer from Röjk Superwear: We want to provide outstanding technical gear for active outdoor people who dare to look cool with our good looking gear. You will definitely look supercool.

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It's time to be interesting and win an outdoor technical hoodie, a beanie and a pair of Primaloft/Merino socks from Röjk - a cool young Swedish company that's envioronmental friendly and supports ethical sportswear.

What you have to do to win all this cool stuff

It's simple.

How To Shoot Steadicam Video - Extreme Adventure Clips by Sebastien Montaz-Rosset

Test Video - Shot with My DIY Steadicam


Everything I know about building a DIY steadicam is now is in this new guide. Learn how to get amazing cinematic video with this cool gadget that you can build using parts from your local hardware store.

If you don't like the material, no worries. I'll give your money back and you get to keep the guide. Guaranteed!

	Printable PDF document Instant Digital Download 60 Days Money Back Guarantee  Prompt Refunds No Questions Asked One Time Payment/No BS 2 FREE Bonuses: How To Build a DIY Camera Slider 3 Ways To Get Clients as a Videographer (you'll be surprised to find out what the first method is...)

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The most entertaining way to learn how to shoot extreme sports videos is by watching the pros, right?

Manuals and books are helpful but we always need a little bit of inspiration and motivation from the big guys.

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Since I'm no longer selling the DIY Highball steadicam, you may wanna check out these other camera stabilizers. Click on any picture.Check out the stabilizers on Amazon Canada, Amazon.UK and Amazon.DE.
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So here are a series of short video tutorials on hot to shoot steadicam videos by Sebastien Montaz-Rosset, famous for his slack line and wing-suit base jumping videos.

Steadicam video shooting tutorial

How To Shoot Amazing Nature and Extreme Sports DSLR Videos - Tips from Devin Graham

Everything I know about building a DIY steadicam is now is in this new guide. Learn how to get amazing cinematic video with this cool gadget that you can build using parts from your local hardware store.

If you don't like the material, no worries. I'll give your money back and you get to keep the guide. Guaranteed!

	Printable PDF document Instant Digital Download 60 Days Money Back Guarantee  Prompt Refunds No Questions Asked One Time Payment/No BS 2 FREE Bonuses: How To Build a DIY Camera Slider 3 Ways To Get Clients as a Videographer (you'll be surprised to find out what the first method is...)

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Would you like to learn how to shoot DSLR videos from a pro?

I know I would. So let's learn together from Devin Graham - famous for his awesome nature and extreme sports videos on YouTube (watch them below).



He's gonna release tutorials and behind the scenes videos on his new YouTube channel. So subscribe and keep yourself informed about the tricks he pulls to film and edit all his videos.

They Want Us To Shut Up. Let's Stop Internet Censorship!

Hey friends!

This is an off topic post to raise awareness about what's gonna happen... If we let it happen, that is.



Basically, the entertainment businesses (Hollywood movie brands and music production companies) are trying to enforce a law that will shut down websites that offer access or information on how to access their copyrighted material.

Nikwax Tech Wash and Nikwax Tent & Gear SolarProof Review

Nikwax is a company the offers numerous products for cleaning, conditioning and waterproofing your outdoor gear (including leather, wool, and down). Two of their products that I had the opportunity to test out was Nikwax Tech Wash and Nikwax Tent Gear SolarProof.

How To Write Gear Reviews

What's your most important duty once you get a free piece of gear to review?

You may think it's putting up a banner for the sponsor on your blog. Or maybe do an unboxing video. But the all you have to do is...

Where To Buy Affordable Outdoor Technical Apparel - Lidl and Aldi Stores

We all like quality affordable technical outdoor gear, don't we?

The good news is: getting a cheap base layer is more accessible than you'd think (cheap as in affordable and durable, not as in poor quality!). Just visit your local Lidl or Aldi store once a week and you're bound to find decent/excellent outdoor apparel and gear.

Avalanche Shovel Review - Voile USA T6 Tech

I was fortunate enough to recieve the T6 tech avalanche shovel - snow saw from Voile-USA for review on Highball Blog.

So after testing it, my statement is that Voile-USA's T6 Tech series avalanche shovels are the best choice for back country skiers, mountaineers and snowmobile fans.

Bear Grylls Survival Series Ultimate Fine Knife Review

The Gerber Bear Grylls Survival Series Ultimate Fine Knife is the neatest knife for the outdoor enthusiast. And, as usual, you can get it at a better price from Amazon.

The knife itself is light and the blade is made from high carbon stainless steel. The knife sheath has several features built into it including a knife sharpener, a fire starter (firesteel) , and an emergency whistle.

Alpine Rope Review - Edelweiss Discover 8.5 mm x 30 m

Hello, my name is Aaron Lawrence and I'm reviewing the Edelweiss Discover 8.5 mm x 30 m alpine touring rope.

I got this rope - courtesy of Altrec.com and Highball Blog gear giveaway - for glacier travel and short rappels, and it is perfect.

Super light weight, strong and handles very, very well. It's treated with "super-ever-dry" so it wont soak up water when plunging up a ridge. You can also use it on technical alpine treks and mountaineering tours to secure your comrade on the most exposed passages.