TECH SPECIAL.... Carbon fibre marvels to drool over

Carbon fibre marvels  to drool over   These sleek gadgets and gear prove that carbon fibre is the new black Bell & Ross Carbon Fiber Phantom Skywatch Chronograph T here a re ma ny mor tgage crashing carbon fibre watches to choose from, but perhaps none more lust-worthy than Bell & Ross' Carbon Fiber  Phantom ($ 9,900).If you want 90 per cent of the look for 2 per cent of the cost, however, it's hard to beat Skywatch's Carbon Fiber & Black 44mm Chronograph .Featuring a Swiss made movement and sailcloth strap, Skywatch's blackonblack aesthetic is as clean and sleek as it gets for under $400. Seattle's Common Fiber wallet W hat bet ter w ay t o f l a s h you r understated style than unfolding a carbon  fibre wallet whenever the check arrives? Seattle's `Common Fiber' is the nicest around. They are handmade from aerospace grade carbon fibre, and you can choose between different weaves  and laser engravings for free (up to 20 characters). Its patented CF-Lex hinge technol ogy will guarantee your wallet for life and their RF shielding  will reduce the risk of your credit cards be ing scanned unknow ingly. Scuderia Cameron Glickenhaus SCG003S Hypercar At this year's Geneva motor show, American investor James Glickenhaus  de buted his new hypercar house Scuderia Cameron Glickenhaus. Featuring a full carbon-fibre chassis and body panels, the SCG003S  will set you back by about $2.6 million. JetSurf Power Board Part Jetski, part boogie board, JetSurf's power boards are like a jet-propelled aquatic skateboard. Crafted of carbon fibre and Kevlar, and designed to fit in traditional luggage, the JetSurf allows you to  attempt all the stunts a water skier can pull -by yourself. Escort III Some knives are cool, but not every man deserves to have a dagger that is made of 100 per cent carbon fibre -especially one that looks like a surgical tool. Just don't try to sneak the Escort III through security checks -due to aluminium wires running through the dagger, it will still set off metal detectors. Batman three-piece rollerball pen watchcufflinks boxed set Something about carbon fibre resonates with nerds. It's part James Bond, part Bruce Wayne. Hence Montegrappa created this Batman-inspired, limited edition carbon fibre box set (only 500 made). Each set will cost you about $ 5,0 0 0, but you'l l get a Swiss-made NeroUno watch, rhodium-plated 18K gold fountain pen and cufflinks -all laced in carbon fibre. Hi5Ber Python Skate Deck With a stiffness and lightness far superior to wooden decks, Hi5Ber's Python skateboard features an impeccably designed architecture. While the directional longboard is fairly big (37“), its rocker platforms offer better control, giving the Python superior leverage when turning or tucking. Plus, the polished carbon weave adds a level of sophistication missing from your average beer-splashed boardwalk cruiser. The Handle' electric guitar The XOX Audio Tool all carbon fibre-bodied Handle guitar is like a scalloped-out Gibson Les Paul, with all sorts of swoopy awesomeness. Make one of the 100 limited edition Italian-made Handles yours for $2,800. Snolo Stealth-X Sled Made of 100 per cent carbon f ibre, Snolo's futu ristic Stealth-X elevates snow sled ding into an Olympian sport.Since it's ultralight, you can carry it like a backpack up the slopes, then goes down enjoying precise steering via foot controls and a Formula1-style seat. Stormtrooper helmet With the premier of The Force Awakens looming ever closer, now is the perfect time to pick up that Stormtrooper helmet you always wanted. And why not in carbon fibre? That way, when the ladies show up to your house they may think you're a nerd, sure, .but at least you're a nerd  with discriminating taste. ETP 11NOV15