Gizmodo: sauna

World's Largest Bathtub. Just that: World's Largest Bathtub

Jesus Diaz — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:00:00 EST

I wanted so badly to have a large, English-style, only-nose-out, soak-like-a-hippo bathtub in my new apartment. I settled for a large shower, but at 72 by 12 feet, maybe I should have rented the world's largest bathtub instead.

This 4-food deep naffness is indeed the world's largest and tackiest bathtub, needing 6,340 gallons (24,000 liters) of water. It has sauna boxes—whatever that means—LCD screens, jacuzzi area, and built-in showers. All that is fine, but can I lift it up to the top of the Mont Blanc? I didn't think so. [Luxury Launches]

Röger Leige Wave Infrared Sauna Is One Swank Torture Device

Mark Wilson — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 09:50:00 EDT

It's 2009. And to sweat your balls off, you shouldn't need to squeeze into a little room with a bunch of other sweaty men.

Those blue lights actually have nothing to do with the heating system, nor do they serve as UV tanning bed lights. They're just LEDs that futurize the wood decor a bit.

Röger's Leige Wave actually uses a carbon fiber system to produce infrared heat that "penetrates deeply and directly into the body and provides an intensive deep relaxation." In other words, you'll be roasted over cherry wood, the results of which should really be quite yummy. [Aqua Emotion via Born Rich]

Pore-Tightening Mask Allows Couples to Fight Crime Together

Erica Ho — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 21:27:18 EST

These Japanese masks don't only tighten and make your pores microscopic, they also turn it into a très romantic activity with your partner. Creepily reminscent of Jason in Friday the 13th, they provide ample anonymity for psychotic, law-breaking fun as well. Instead of running around with a chainsaw though, robbing a bank might just be more useful because financial bankruptcy is just no fun. Only problem with these masks is you don't really know what to tell the cops about the person behind the pink mask, holding up the bank teller in San Francisco, do you? [TOKYO MANGO]

Ice Sauna Goes to 10 Below Zero, Causes Shrinkage

Sean Fallon — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 19:10:43 EST

Had enough of the heat? How about sitting in a snowy room where it is 10 degrees below zero? Now that is what I call relaxing. As stupid as this concept sounds, the "Snow Room" exists, and it was recently showcased in a Hotel Equipment Fair in Turkey. Plus, it will go on sale to all luxury hotels and spas starting this year.

The Snow Room was developed by MNK—a company that has made a name for themselves developing saunas. While the idea does seem strange, it appears that hot/cold therapy is common in northern European countries. So the idea of sitting in what is essentially a meat locker for relaxation (and to watch your penis die) may not be so far fetched after all. [Trendhunter via DVICE]

Shower/Sauna Combo: Don't Forget to Wash

Adam Frucci — Fri, 02 Feb 2007 20:15:00 EST

Hey, moneybags! I've got a shower for ya. It's actually a sauna and shower combo, complete with luxuries like a digital remote, foot massager, aromatherapy, and music and phone ports. You'll be so busy in there you'll forget to do basic things such as wash your hair.

And really, at a reasonable price like $6,872 you'd be a fool not to buy one. –Adam Frucci

Product Page [via Red Ferret]

Solo Personal, Portable Sauna

Travis Hudson — Thu, 06 Jul 2006 15:17:21 EDT

"Man, it's like a sauna in here." You'll be making this hilarious joke to yourself on a daily basis while engulfed in the Solo personal sauna. This is essentially a tube-like tent that will get all hot and frothy so you can sweat away all of that negative karma you received from a hooker earlier in the day. The Solo personal sauna can operate for up to 12 hours at a time if you need to get rid of a lot of negative karma from a particularly dirty hooker. – Travis Hudson

Product Page [Via Sci-Fi]