News Stories 2006

Annapolis inventor makes the jump _ without the rope

The Associated Press - Dec 26, 2006
Working off his boat with a laptop and wireless card, he's gone out on his own, quitting his day job and starting his life as a full-time entrepreneur who hopes to sell his fitness product and help others sell theirs through his company, Under Sail Marketing.
http://www.examiner.coml

Getting a jump on exercise

Waiting for the New Year? The fitness industry wants you to know it's never too early to start thinking about buying new equipment
Sacramento Bee - December 17, 2006
Disgusted by chocolate Santas on store shelves before you can say "Trick or treat?" Well gang, the fitness industry has duly noted the effectiveness of premature product peddling.
http://www.sacbee.com/273/story/92778.html

Ropeless Jump 'Rope' Helps Shed Pounds

TheWBALChannel.com - November 21, 2006 (video)
ANNAPOLIS, Md. -- Many people look for a way to lose a few pounds after the Thanksgiving holiday, and an Annapolis man thinks he may have the solution...
http://www.thewbalchannel.com/health/10373785/detail.html

No More Tripping Up

Washington Post Express - October 24, 2006
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JumpSnap Helping Rythmless Jump Rope

Get Healthy 4 Life - NBC4.com Washington DC (video)
A new ropeless jump rope is helping a lot of people during their workout.
http://www.nbc4.com/video/9678100/index.html#

Press Release
JumpSnap Launches as the World’s First Ropeless Jump Rope

Annapolis, MD – August 14, 2006 – Under Sail Marketing, LLC today introduced and made available for sale JumpSnap (www.jumpsnap.com), the World’s first ropeless jump rope and newest evolution of the classic exercise.  Designed for any age, fitness level and athletic ability, JumpSnap’s inventor lost 50 pounds and 6 inches on his waist proving it works. Download PDF


Inventor makes the jump - without the rope

The Capital, Annapolis, Md. – July 16, 2006
Brad LaTour's business can be found at C Dock, slip 208, at Mears Marina. Working off his boat with a laptop and wireless card, he's recently gone out on his own, quitting his day job and starting his life as a full-time entrepreneur who hopes to sell his fitness product and help others sell theirs through his new company, Under Sail Marketing.
http://www.hometownannapolis.com/cgi-bin/read/2006/07_16-67/BUS