This is the fourth in a series of 6
episodes in which I describe and
discuss the virtues of the more
popular ghillie suits. In this episode
we’ll talk about the grandaddy of
modern ghillie suits; The Ghillie
Flage. (more…)
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The Grandaddy of the Modern Ghillie Suit- The GhillieFlage
Monday, February 1st, 2010The Top Mistakes People Make When Choosing Cycling Shoes…And How To Avoid Them
Monday, February 1st, 2010The Top 5 Mistakes People Make When Choosing Cycling Shoes…And How To Avoid Them.
1. Buying from the internet without trying them on first…remember the secret of great fitting cycling shoes is to try on before you buy, this eliminatesmistakes such as… (more…)
Fishing Along the Thirteen Mile Woods – Errol to Milan, NH
Monday, February 1st, 2010
The Great North Woods area of New Hampshire features some of the best fishing and canoeing in the state, including the Thirteen Mile Woods area along the Androscoggin River. (more…)
17 Super Hot Hiking Tips Are Here!
Monday, February 1st, 2010Because hiking is a fun and enjoyable sport I have included 17 super hot hiking tips to get you started. Being outdoors gives you a sense of freedom from your everyday life. Anything that helps you de-stress and rejuvenate is to be applauded. Be aware, though, that you cannot go straight from the home or office environment and hit the trail without any preparations.
The best 17 super hot hiking tips are here for you in no particular order:
1. Get in shape. Every hiker’s pace will vary but the average estimated pace is 1.5 miles per hour. Start walking outdoors to get in shape so you won’t injure yourself on the hike. Muscle strains and cramps are the results of untrained bodies and you don’t want it to be you. (more…)
Where to Sit in an Inflatable Tandem Kayak
Monday, February 1st, 2010Many people when they start out kayaking have wondered at some point who should sit where in an inflatable tandem kayak. It’s a valid question as we all want our kayak to perform at its best while still having a great time with the person we are paddling with. While in a tandem kayak, whether paddling double or solo, the seating arrangements can make a big difference.
Here are the basic guidelines to follow while tandem kayaking:
- The heavier person should sit at the back for the kayak to perform best.
- If you are kayaking in heavy cross-winds then the heavier person should sit up front.
- The back seat is considered the ‘Captain’s Seat’ because this is where most of the steering and directing is done from. For this reason it is best to have the most experienced kayaker in the back seat so because they will have more experience on directing the boat.
- However if you are kayaking in calm weather then it might be a good idea to allow the less experienced kayaker to gain confidence and experience in steering the kayak. (more…)
What to Wear When Hiking – Are You Prepared?
Tuesday, January 5th, 2010What to wear when hiking? When you first begin hiking you can wear what you already have. If you get more serious about this sport you’ll want to invest in clothes made with performance capabilities designed to keep you warm, dry and comfortable.
When you exert yourself during exercise your body loses more heat and moisture than normal. Hiking uphill will make you break out in a sweat. Going downhill doesn’t require as much effort and your previously sweat-saturated clothing can cause you to become chilled. (more…)
Pocket Bikes
Tuesday, January 5th, 2010So you are taking part in the bazaar and wish for to acquisition help yourself to bikes. On this occasion you are specifically looking in favor of the 50 cc help yourself to bike. While burden your shopping you need an concept of what did you say? You are looking in favor of. You need to know and understand the questions you need to ask. Exchange on impulse and not asking the proper questions might suffer you regretting your get.
While you acquisition help yourself to bikes you really need to give somebody no option but to a decision on what did you say? The 50cc help yourself to bike long for be there used in favor of. The three things the bikes are used in favor of are fun, financial system and racing. You need to give somebody no option but to this very of the essence decision facing interminably walking into the keep. The wisdom you need to be there key is as flanked by racing and pleasure you might very well be there paying $7000 dollars difference. If racing is untaken to be there your article it follows that the new expensive bike is the solitary you be supposed to be there leaning to. (more…)
The Beginners Guide For Mountain Biking
Tuesday, January 5th, 2010Whether you are a beginner or could do with a refresher on the tips and tricks of mountain biking you are on the right track! As a beginner you may have recently bought a mountain bike or just be in the process of choosing one. Once you have it the first thing to do is get to know your bike. Mountain bikes such as Saracen, Commencal, Norco, Raleigh and other manufacturers will be made up of the same basic components but as a beginner it is good to familiarise yourself at the outset.
The anatomy of a mountain bike has the frame materials which will differ depending on which conditions you are choosing your mountain bike to ride in, the bike brakes, handlebars, bike shifters, pedals, wheels and saddles. These parts are self explanatory. The mountain bike also has a bike crank and derailleur; the crank is the part of the bike which is attached to the chain rings and makes the bike move, whereas the derailleur is what shifts the chain from one to the other. Finally it has the bike suspension system which is what helps keep you and your bike in decent condition after your adventurous trip in the elements and through interesting terrain. (more…)
Bike Helmet Safety and Bike Helmet Laws for Kids
Tuesday, January 5th, 2010When teaching your little ones to ride a bike, please don’t forget the importance of the bike helmet. As the teaching adult, you should wear a helmet too. Why should they feel the necessity of wearing a helmet when you don’t?
Even though teens don’t have to wear helmets by law (check out http://www.iihs.org/laws/mapbicyclehelmets.aspx for the law in your state,) they absolutely should. (more…)
Secret About The Olympics
Tuesday, January 5th, 2010The Olympics is a global sport, every country feels proud for holding it. However, it exists some secrets that are not known by every people. Here are 10 facts about the five-ring circus:
1. Pierre de Coubertin, founder of the International Olympic Committee, has decided to send his heart to the site of ancient Olympia in Greece, where it is kept in a monument. And the rest of him was buried in Lausanne, Switzerland. (more…)