Want: G-Shock GA100CM-4A Camouflage Red
All I can say is WANT! G-Shock GA100CM-4A Camouflage Series – Red
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I Bought a Selfie Stick
But it’s okay. I passed the criteria set by The Oatmeal’s “Should you buy a selfie stick?” test. It’s all about the angles and versatility that led me to buy a selfie stick, not vanity (for real). I wanted a stick for my GoPro to get different angles for shots. But then, why buy a monopod made for one device? Why couldn’t I use the same stick for another device like an iPhone? I wouldn’t want two selfie sticks, right? That’s when I found the ThrillPro by The Alaska Life
Essentially the ThrillPro is a selfie stick, capable of extending 36-inches, but it’s sturdier, more versatile, and ultimately more costly than other products. But that’s okay. This single stick comes with different mounts so you can easily use it with a GoPro or any smart phone that fits its clamp (a regular encased iPhone 6 fits). In theory, you could also mount a video camcorder, SLR, or DSLR camera as well. Just don’t go too heavy. The ThrillPro is sturdy but not unbreakable. Once extended, lock rings keep everything in place.
The angle of the head of the ThrillPro can be adjusted to turn your camera on its side or to reverse its orientation. The included strap and clip latch securely fastens the stick to your hand or a bag.
The only negative I have is that the ThrillPro does not include a remote control capability. There’s no Bluetooth remote or other means to remotely snap a picture. You have to rely on the GoPro or iPhone’s self timer. Inconvenient but understandable. Incorporating an universal remote that can work with a GoPro, digital camera, smartphone, and camcorder would be too tall of an order. One option with a GoPro is to use a Pebble watch and GoPro app as a remote shutter, and it does work (albeit with some additional setup needed).
So if you’re looking for a versatile and sturdy selfie stick and don’t mind paying for the quality, check out the ThrillPro.
Touring the Great Firewall of China
If you were to visit China, you have to be ready for different rules for the Internet. In this case, “the Internet” is not really the Internet with the Great Firewall of China blocking access to some popular American sites. Sites that are banned fluctuate so just never know. Most recently access to Gmail seemed spotty.
But fans of Pulpconnection don’t have to fret just yet. Pulpconnection.net is allowed passage across the Great Firewall of China.
Kicks for Touring China
If I were to tour China, I’d want comfortable and supportive shoes. From a Nike point of view, I’d look for shoes featuring Air Max 360. That massive air bubble is a dream to walk on yet is stiff enough to take a beating. Reminiscent of my previous Air Max Trainer 1.3 that served me well at Disneyland, I’d would go with the odd looking Air Max PacFly in either red or green. The red colorway looks vaguely similar to my red Trainer 1.3, so I’d go with the earthy green to mix it up.
How much, well, actually when do these kicks drop is the main question…