Trace Aims to Make Collecting Detailed Information on Action Sports a Snap

ActiveReplay is trying to provide "action sports" enthusiasts with the kind of data collection most runners and bikers have been making use of for years already. Their answer to the problem? A (almost fully-funded) Kickstarter campaign for Trace.

Think of Trace as a kind of advanced pedometer. It's packed with all kinds of sensors that allow it to track complex movements such as a snowboarder catching air off a jump or surfer taking sharp turns in the water. The tiny device simply snaps on to a mount that can be installed on a skateboard, surfboard, snowboard, or skis. Then you just go out and do your thing while it collects all the data. Once you're finished, just open up one of the three free apps for Skate, Surf, or Snow and all the information from your session will be displayed automatically. It even shares that info online so you can compare your own speed, height, and so on with other users from around the world.

As of now, Trace is well over two-thirds of the way to reaching its $150,000 goal with 9 days remaining. If you're into any (or all) of these action sports, or if you know someone who is, it might not be a bad idea to stop by ActiveReplay's Kickstarter page and contribute.

Tech Specs
- Bluetooth 4.0
- 2.0 inches diameter, 0.86 inches tall
- 7 hour rechargeable battery
- Mounts to any hard surface
- Durable, Shockproof, Waterproof
- Ridiculously adhesive
- Exports GPX data