Product Corner

Women's Basketball, Feb 2005

* SkyMeter

The SkyMeter gives coaches and athletes an easy way to measure and improve vertical jump. Simply hang the SkyMeter from the front of a basketball rim and you have a visual reference to measure an athlete's jump to the nearest inch. For both Volleyball and basketball players, the SkyMeter is a low-cost alternative to free-standing devices or wall-mounted units. With a vertical range of 6-10 feet, the SkyMeter hangs easily with a broomstick and works well for both standing and running approaches by eliminating the risk of colliding with the wall. Made from impact resistant plastic and tough flexible vinyl, the SkyMeter has a suggested retail price of $24.95 and includes jumping exercises. The SkyMeter is available at retail outlets and online shops. For more information, visit www.sky-meter.com.

* Compex Sport

The Compex Sport muscle trainer is the first device of its kind cleared by the FDA for non-prescription, at-home use. The Compex Sport is a portable, hand-held e-stim (electromuscle stimulation) device that produces safe, consistent muscle contractions without muscular, cardiovascular or physiological fatigue. The Compex Sport is programmable and portable and allows the user to select from 75 customizable programs to train muscle fibers for specific sports or fitness goals and also includes warm-up and recovery programs that can be used before, during or after training sessions or active sports participation. For more information, visit www.compex.us or call 1-866-826-6739.

* Rampage

Promax Nutrition, Inc. recently introduced Rampage, the first ultraenergy sports bar with Red Bull-like ingredients in a high-protein meal replacement bar. Rampage is a fusion of mind and energy-enhancing compounds in a nutrition bar. Each Rampage bar contains 27 grams of protein. Rampage is available in caramel and peanut butter flavors and has a suggested retail price of $3.19 each. For more information, visit www.rampagebar.com. Promax bars can be found at Safeway, Albertsons, Trader Joe's, 7-Eleven and other regional and national chains, health food stores and specialty retailers.

* Body-n-Ice Kits

SnowPack, a leading maker of cold therapy products, recently introduced its Body-n-lce kits, which are designed to allow the athlete to carry ice therapy wherever their travels may take them. The Active Basic Kit contains two SnowPacks and one SportCover (a specially-designed universal cover) in its own insulated carrier. The Active Team Kit was made with families and children's sports teams in mind. The kit includes six SnowPacks with a SportCover contained in a large, roomy insulated carrier. The Active Basic Kit retails for $39.96, while the Active Team Kit has a suggested price of $69.96. For more information, visit www.snowpackusa.com.