Alterna-sports.

You don't hate sports--you just haven't met the right one. Some contenders to steal your activity-loving heart

Let's start with a forgotten classic--the good old kayak. Go solo, go with a date, and now with Aire's Lynx II ($1,275), go portable with an inflatable version to use on your favorite river.

If you like your activities a little more, uh, basement-y, then take it to the folding table with some Ping-Pong. Tote your gear in style with the Waxwear Table Tennis Racquet Cover by Jack Spade ($65).

If you want fresh air without all that pesky exercise, the Segway Personal Transporter x2 Adventure ($5,995) lets you enjoy the outdoors without getting your mules muddy.

Your sporting life just got sci-fi with the release of new Nike MaxSight lenses ($60 for a three-month supply). They act like in-eye sunglasses to reduce UV and glare--while scaring the competition.

Discover a more adventurous way to play with Hermes Tours' "Adrenaline Week" package ($1,745 per person, www.hermestours.com). Spend six days whitewater rafting, hiking, horseback riding, sailing, snorkeling, and ... we're exhausted already.

For your all-day ski or snowboarding excursions, make sure to keep yourself hydrated with the CamelBak Scorpion pack ($60), It uses insulation to ensure that your water never freezes--plus it has room for a CD or MP3 player.

There have been a lot of golf video games over the years, but none quite as unique as Tecmo's Super Swing Golf ($60, Nintendo Wii). It uses the motion-sensing Wii controller to let you actually swing and putt like a day on the green without the hefty green fees.