Carbon Fiber Products
13 Kickass Gadgets That'll Make You Hate The Lack Of Carbon Fiber In Your Life
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You know what they say, carbon fiber is the new black. This space-age material has been popping up in more and more pricey gear lately, all aimed at the discriminating male who’d prefer to intrigue with finesse rather than sparkle for attention. And it’s easy to see why: lightweight, stronger than steel, and expensive (and difficult) to manufacture, carbon fiber combines futuristic Ex Machina technology with flat-out workman utility — pretty much the ultimate male intersection. The very look of its precisely woven aerospace textures, often glossed with light veneer, lends almost any item an imitable sheen of exclusivity.
We scoured the markets of the world to find some of the coolest gear possible rendered in carbon fiber, and collected it here. Some of the items may be ludicrously expensive, but if so there’s usually a more affordable, actually attainable alternative.
Hublot Big Bang All Carbon / Bell & Ross Carbon Fiber Phantom / Skywatch Chronograph
There are many mortgage-crashing carbon fiber watches to choose from, but perhaps none more lust-worthy than Bell & Ross’ Carbon Fiber Phantom ($9,900) and Hublot’s Big Bang All Carbon ($15,500). If you want 90% of the look for 2% of the cost, however, it’s hard to beat Skywatch’s Carbon Fiber & Black 44mm Chronograph. Featuring a Swiss-made movement and sailcloth strap, Skywatch’s black-on-black aesthetic is as clean and sleek as it gets for under $400.
Common Fibers Wallet
What better way to flash your understated style than unfolding a carbon fiber wallet whenever the check arrives? Seattle’s Common Fiber makes the nicest we’ve seen. They are handmade in America of aerospace grade carbon fiber, and you can choose between different weaves and laser engravings for free (up to 20 characters). Common Fiber’s patented CF-Lex hinge technology will guarantee your wallet for life, and their RF shielding will reduce the risk of your credit cards being scanned unknowingly. What else can you get for under $100 that’ll protect your cards and outlast your hairline?
$99.99 at Amazon.com
Scuderia Cameron Glickenhaus SCG003S Hypercar / Alfa Romeo 4C Spider
At this year’s Geneva motor show, American investor James Glickenhaus debuted his new hypercar house Scuderia Cameron Glickenhaus. Featuring a full carbon-fiber chassis and body panels, the SCG003S will set you back about $2.6 million. For approximately $2.53 million less, you can get into Alfa Romeo’s new 4C Spider. It too features an all-carbon-fiber tub — the only sub-$200,000 car to do so. The speedy roadster will get you from 0-60 mph in 4.2 seconds, and save you enough money to buy a couple McLaren P1s for good measure.
Find out more at Alfaromeousa.com
JetSurf Power Board
Part Jetski, part boogie board, JetSurf’s power boards are like a jet-propelled aquatic skateboard. Crafted of carbon fiber and Kevlar, and designed to fit in traditional luggage, the JetSurf allows you to attempt all the stunts a water skier can pull — by yourself.
Find out more at Jet-surf.com
Escort III Dagger
Every man should have a knife, but not every man deserves to have a dagger made of 100% carbon fiber — especially one that looks like a surgical tool plucked from a Tim Burton daydream. Just don’t try to sneak the Escort III through TSA — due to aluminum wires running through the dagger, it will still set off metal detectors. Made in the U.S.A., the Escort III Dagger weighs less than an ounce.
$99.00 at carbonfibergear.com
Hi5Ber Python Skate Deck
With a stiffness and lightness far superior to wooden decks, Hi5Ber’s Python skateboard features an impeccably designed architecture. While the directional longboard is fairly big (37”), its rocker platforms offer better control, giving the Python superior leverage when turning or tucking. Plus, the polished carbon weave adds a level of sophistication missing from your average beer-splashed boardwalk cruiser.
Find out more at hi5ber.com
“The Handle” Electric Guitar
The XOX Audio Tool all carbon fiber-bodied Handle guitar is like a scalloped-out Gibson Les Paul, with all sorts of swoopy awesomeness. Make one of the 100 limited edition Italian-made Handles yours for $2,800.
Lebron James Mask
For a player as physically dominating and athletically terrifying as Lebron, his flopping is goddamn embarrassing. Sometimes he does take a legit beating, however — like the time he got his nose smashed in while dunking on Serge Ibaka. That’s when King James had to reach for a facemask to protect his moneymaker — but not just any facemask, mind you. Bron Bron commissioned a carbon fiber one to take down the Knicks (of course). Pick up a replica for about $230.
Find out more at Blindaxe.com
Tonino Lamborghini Cigar Case, Cutter and Flame Lighter
Protect your Montecristos as well as they deserve with a two-finger case from Tonino and Lamborghini. When you’re ready to smoke, snip and torch ‘em with dual guillotine blades and Lamborghini’s high-powered flamethrower (featuring a handy butane viewing window). Stinking up the poker game never looked so classy.
$154.91 at Amazon.com
Batman Three-Piece Rollerball Pen/Watch/Cufflinks Boxed Set
Something about carbon fiber resonates with nerds. It’s part James Bond, part Bruce Wayne. Hence Montegrappa created this Batman-inspired, limited edition carbon fiber box set (only 500 made). Each set will cost you about $5,000, but you’ll get a Swiss-made NeroUno watch, rhodium-plated 18k gold fountain pen and cufflinks — all laced in carbon fiber. Become your own Dark Knight with the world’s least dangerous utility belt.
$5,000.00 at Amazon.com
Snolo Stealth-X Sled
Made of 100% carbon fiber, Snolo’s futuristic Stealth-X elevates the sophomoric hijinks of snow sledding into an Olympian sport. Since it’s ultralight, you can carry it like a backpack up the slopes, then luge down enjoying precise steering via foot controls and a Formula One-style seat. Spin, drift or even ride this “high performance carbon art” backwards down the mountain — or just leave it in your living room as modern sculpture. It’s cooler than your friend’s corny “Balloon Dog” Koons replica any day. If the $3,200 price tag melts your icicle, opt for Snolo’s brand new Scion instead for only $399 — deliveries start next month.
Find out More at Snolosleds.com
Carbon Fiber Toilet
If it’s good enough for your bum in a hypercar, sled, longboard and powerboard, why not a toilet? Alberto Del Biondi’s Nerocarbonio toilet and bidet collection will pamper you when you need it most.
Stormtrooper Helmet
With the premier of The Force Awakens looming ever closer, now is the perfect time to pick up that Stormtrooper Helmet you always wanted — and why not in carbon fiber? That way, when the ladies show up to your house they may think you’re a nerd, sure, but at least you’re a nerd with discriminating taste.