Via coolhunting.com -- imagine flying as far as 25 miles before opening your chute.

Originally developed for military use, the Gryphon by ESG helps paratroopers get under radar coverage. It's probably just a matter of time before a version of these wings make their way to your local skydiving enthusiasts.

Dad always wanted one.

Australian company Subeo (by the way, what's with all these Australian companies coming up with the cool stuff?) has created a three-person recreational submersible with a depth range of 100 meters and a 74-hour life support capability.

As the website says: "Think it's a toy? Wrong!"

http://www.latestbuy.com.au/subeo_aqua_outdoor.html

This is the Wheelman. It's a motorized skateboard inspired by surf, skate and ski concepts. It get speeds of up to 16 - 19 mph. Originally invented in Australia, you can now buy one in the U.S.

You control the speed via a pneumatic ball held in your hand. Hey, it can't be any more complicated than surfing, right?

http://www.wheelman.com.au/products.html

Jule’s Undersea Lodge in Key Largo is an underwater hotel room for certified scuba divers. It’s located 21 feet below the surface of the sea and has been used for research on extended space travel. Make sure you go with someone you really, really like.

http://www.jul.com

Father's Day, of course. Right up there with Christmas on the Old Guy's calendar. What plans do you have for the old man? If we were to drop some hints, we might spend part of the day watching a Bruce Lee film or two with the family.

http://www.netflix.com/MovieDisplay?movieid=60022178&trkid=189530&strkid=26445193_3_0

This is easy. Buy dad some meat. It's the gift that keeps on grilling, from Omaha Steaks. Of course, we've seen a t-shirt that makes for an ideal accompaniment.

http://www.omahasteaks.com
http://www.oldguysrule.com/products/BBQ_Guy-408-7.html

We want one. Bad. Now.

Check out the Dodge Kahuna concept car. It’s based on the minivan platform and has 215 horses with a water-proof canvas top. If you get one first, we call shotgun.

See more at http://www.motorsportscenter.com/article_54.shtml

It slices. It dices. It cooks breakfast, mows the lawn, washes the dog and teaches your kid algebra. Well, we think that's what the ad said.

If you're a gadget hunter, check out this site dedicated to "cool tools" that are truly useful.

Here’s a story we received from a friend this last week. With his permission, we are sharing it here.

“I am 51 years old, and until last summer it had been 25 years or so that I hadn't had the opportunity to surf. Life happened. I live in Arizona now, but grew up on the Jersey shore, you can figure out the rest. I still miss my Maui Duke Kahannamuko 9'4" longboard. I went to a California Company 7'1". Much faster, plus I only weighed 123 lbs. Throughout my life's work, I've found the time and desire to return to the ocean. It was always a healer for me when things didn't make much sense.

My experience last year, like the old cliché, was like riding a bike. First wave, first ride...I was re-hooked. I spoke often of surfing during the years and promised my daughter Alex that one day I would take her surfing. Finally this past weekend we went to San Diego where my middle son lives. It took two days of flat conditions to get a somewhat decent ride, but a ride nonetheless.

You see we lost Alex in an auto accident on 3/28/06. She was 21. But I kept my promise, and a small plastic Ziploc baggie of her ashes tucked inside the wetsuit, next to my heart. When we rode together, she was with me. As a final action, my wife, my son and I took out the pouch, opened it, poured the ashes into our three palms, and let her drift away into eternity. I only regret not seeing the smile on her face. But somehow I know it's there. I support your mission statement 100 percent. Thank you for listening. Scotty.”

You won't see our gear at the Academy Awards. But you may see our stuff on one of the greats.

• http://aiken.augusta.com/stories/020605/spo_3287063.shtml
• http://www.deepthrottle.com/Photo/04_clev_photo_08.shtml
• http://webarchive.unionleader.com/articles_showa.html?article=45962
• http://www.cumberlink.com/articles/2005/02/19/racing/more/news06.txt