- tip of the day
- What happens to ill-equipped athletes?
- the bite
- It's called the bench. Whether you're a boy or girl Biter, kit up with recycled (read: used) and fair-trade sports gear before hitting the fields, and up your chances of getting picked first (well, on our team at least).
- the benefits
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- Scoring cash. Gently used equipment wins in the game of keeping costs low - at a used gear shop, you can expect to pay 50% less than what you'd spend on new.
- Points for resourcefulness. Used equipment means fewer resources needed for the creation, transport, and marketing of new equipment. Plus you don't have to waste any time breaking it in.
- personally speaking
- We have mad love for all sports where balls fly at your (well, someone else's) face at high speeds, but with baseball season approaching and the stadium 5 min from SF HQ, we're not looking forward to the lack of parking near the office.
- wanna try?
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- Play It Again Sports - nationwide used sports equipment chain.
- Craigslist and Freecycle - swap and buy used gear online, no matter where you live.
- Fair Trade Sports - when buying new, check into fair-trade basketballs, footballs, soccer balls, rugby balls, and volleyballs - comparable in quality to anything from the big sports-gear companies; made with FSC-certified natural rubber linings ($15-$30).
