ViewOnline's 2009 Gift Guide

Louisville Slugger H2 FP9H2 Fastpitch Bat

This blue stick of dynamite uses a blend of strong, durable ST+20 alloy and 3X composite to create a hybrid, double-wall design. 3X composite technology is a unique three-zone design that allows the barrel and handle to be individual units while working as one to give you more explosion in your contact. The Bubble Transition Zone is the third piece of the H2 and makes the handle stiffer and stronger to optimize the relationship between the barrel and the handle.

The H2 is computer designed to precisely position the graphite layers into angles that will give you a barrel with a huge sweetspot for increased performance. A synthetic grip, Louisville Slugger end cap and 7/8" standard handle aid in giving this bat a balanced swing.

Available in 31", 32", 33", 34" lengths (-10 weight ratio) and approved by all governing bodies including ASA, USSSA, ISF, ISA and NSA, the H2 will run you about three hundred dollars.

If you are looking for the perfect ride for any terrain, then Original Skateboards has you covered with their Apex 37 longboard. Using CNC routing to drop their Original trucks straight to the deck, you can't get a lower, faster or more stable board. Original's hybrid Vert-Lam core guarantees that you'll always have the flex and power to flow through your transitions like water, and simple touches like mahogany stringers insure that you'll be able to will the Apex 37 to your grandkids.

Available in Midleweight (120 lbs to 175lbs) and Cruiserweight (160lbs to 210lbs) flexes and a plethora of truck and wheel combinations, for about two hundred and twenty dollars you can order one to your specifications at OriginalSkateboards.com.

Stanley 500 Amp Jump Starter

"Clickclickclickclickclick," It's not the sound you want to hear when you turn your ignition. Luckily, the fine folks at Stanley Tools feel your pain and have you covered with their 500 amp chargeable battery jump starter. Simply snap the clamps onto your terminals and Vrooom, back on the road you go. Not sure which clamp goes where? No problem, the unit has a built in alarm to tell you if it's hooked up improperly.

Not just a one trick pony, it also features a 120-PSI air compressor with a backlit gauge in case your tires need topping off, plus 12 volt and USB power outlets in case your cell phone or PDA need a charge during an emergency. And since emergencies rarely happen during the day, it comes equipped with a 270 degree rotating LED so you can always see exactly what you are doing.

For about seventy-five dollars you can pick up a little piece of mind wherever tools are sold.

V-MODA Faze Headset for Apple iPod and iPhone

Why spend hundreds of dollars on an iPod or iPhone and then slap a four dollar set of plastic earphones on your head? V-MODA has the answer to that with their Faze Headset. The Faze Headset features an in line microphone for hands-free talking and a convenient call/music control button. The earbuds incorperate a lightweight, ergonomic design for the ultimate in comfort.

V-MODA also spares no expense when it comes to delivering top quality sound; everything from highs to mids to bass are rich, perfect and distortion free. The Faze Headsed includes three silicone bud sizes in both black and clear for both a custom fit and look. The silicon buds form a perfect seal so that none of the amazing tone quality created by the 9mm neodymium rare earth magnets is wasted.

The Faze Headset is compatible with all iPhone models (1G, 3G, 3GS), iPod nano (4th gen), iPod touch (2nd gen), iPod classic (120GB), MacBook, MacBook Pro, iMac and Mac Pro (2009 models). They are also compatible with VOIP, Skype, iChat, and audio recording applications and audio compatible with all iPhone models(1G, 3G, 3GS), iPod, latest BlackBerry Smartphones, MP3, CD, DVD, and computers. For about fifty dollars they can be bought exclusively through Best Buy.

Looking for the perfect board for your Lil' Shredder? Or are you just a fan of amazing rides with freakishly tight cuts? Either way, Original Skateboards has your number with their Derringer mini longboard. Do not let its size fool you; Original Skateboards has packed a ton of TNT into the Derringer's twenty-eight inch deck.

You will be hard pressed to find a board that's faster, cuts tighter or is more fun to ride. Constructed with a fiberglass top and bottom supporting a five-ply Canadian Maple core, the Derringer is solidly built with plenty of pop.

The Derringer's size makes it a perfect "go anywhere" board. It's easy to carry around and can be stored with relative ease. For about one hundred and fifty dollars you can order one any way you like straight from OriginalSkateboards.com.

Sometimes you just have to see and a flashlight simply won't cut it. On the other hand, there are times when thousands of lumens are overkill. If only there were a light on the market that could handle both. Well, Stanley Tools has heard your cries and has answered with the Stanley HID Spotlight.

Able to produce 4,200 lumens in an instant with zero warm up time, the HID Spotlight can throw some serious light on the scene as fast as you need it. The 35-watt High Intensity Discharge bulb can draw power from your car's 12V power port or from its internal 12V rechargeable battery for up to thirty-five minutes at full power. It also features "Hi-Low" switch for extended runtime.

The HID Spotlight also has three LEDs along the top for when you just need a little local light. It also has a metal roll bar for added protection and a lanyard for carrying ease.

For about seventy-five dollars, you get the HID Spotlight, the lanyard and two chargers (DC and AC).

Let's face it; beer just tastes better from the tap. The mini keg is a great idea, but most models, once opened, allow oxygen to mix with the beer making it flat in no time. Newcastle Brown Ale realized this and may have the solution with their Newcastle DraughtKeg, a pressurized recyclable mini-keg that serves up to 10 pints (5 liters) of Newcastle draught beer for the ultimate at-home pub experience.

The DraughtKeg's pressurized draught system utilizes a patented internal CO2 mechanism with a mini tap, which helps keep the beer fresh for up to 30 days. It's also compatible with the Krups BeerTender, which chills the DraughtKeg and maintains its ideal temperature.

For about twenty-two dollars you can get one in select markets.