This is a medium sized paddle blade from Werner. Exceptionally light and designed and contoured for power. The smooth stroke and rythm you get into with these kayaking paddles will make you addicted to kayaking and want to be out on the water more often. Made from high quality fiber glass weave that provides extreme strength performance and durability.
The paddles fiberglass shaft is smooth and gives you the perfect diameter to grasp. The adaptive Ferrule System moves the feather from L to R in 15 Degree increments. These paddles are made for low level and relaxed style tour paddling and is not recommended for any competitive style kayaking events. The light swing rate reduces paddling fatigue, and allows you to quickly reach your destination. The Werner paddles come with the drip rings as well and are a descent price when comparing similar styles.
If your in need of new snowboarding boots and you don’t want to wait for ever to break them in, the Deeluxe Sonic snowboarding boots are very soft and flexible and can be used right away. These boots have proven to be much more versatile and are filled with a moldable liner that contours to the pressure points of your feet and in combination with the sectional lacing they fit snuggly and secure.
The Sonic’s are equipped with a 3d motion control heels and allows you to manipulate the stiffness and flexiblity of the boots. With front and back shock support landing large justs is a breeze. The inner sheathing is ultra soft fabric that eliminate rubbing and wear and tear that is often common in lower end snowboarding boots. It is up to you how far you want to take it on the hill but Deeluxe has taken the neccessary precautions to deliver a boot that will help you perform flawlessly.
The Mizuno Wave Creation 8 Running shoes are ideal for women in need of good arch support. For extreme comfort the runners are lined with a copolymer light-weight foam than absorbs vibration and cushions the pressure points of the foot. Equipped with sufficient ventilation holes throughout the mesh skin allows for the cool circulation of air during intense cross country runs.
The rubber soles make every stride stick with supreme traction and flexibility. The Mizuno runners have focused on reducing high impact injuries such as shin splints by exploring different cushioning technologies and shock absorbing methods. A seemingly feather weight shoe maximizes comfort and reduces wear from the inside out and the patented Smoothride engineering makes the womens running shoes a delight to wear.
The Rocky Mountain Element 50 is the climax of 10 years of mountain biking racing design. This robust full featured racing mountain bike is well suited for long cross country rides and has a suspension system that will make you comfortable the whole way through. The 3d link suspension is very hard and gives an ultimate feeling of control when landing on the ground.
The bike was Voted bike of the Year” by Mountain Bike Magazine and for good reason. Pedal quickly in and out of the seat, the carbon fiber seat underlay eliminates constant vibration allow you to focus on the road ahead. The frame is light and custom tailored for strength and efficient maneuvering. It does not seem to take much effort to get up to a reasonble speed on the Element 50 because the gears are made to provide quick and smooth acceleration.
The Burton 2008 Vapor Snowboard is one of the more elite light weight boards on the market. It comes with a hefty price tag but in any professional snowboarders opinion it is well worth the cost. This board will give you the illusion of being without a board. Just you and the mountain. This board has been through many generations and has been refined to the point of perfection. More stability and control allows you to make it look easy and carve with deadly precision.
The core is made from Vaportek Alumafly technology and a fiber glass outer skin. This is a directional shaped board with a medium feel with a length of 163.5 inches. Anyone who has experience in snowboarding will appreciate the fact that this hyper technology is allowing people to grasp a whole new feeling of involvement with the terrain. Not only that this is “the” lightest snowboard that Burton has to offer. Not bad for under 1000$.
The Spantik mountaineering boot is made of light materials and is fully insulated. The boots come with rubber removable boot liners and have a special lacing system allowing you to quickly suit up. These boots are meant for extreme cold conditions in high altitude alpine climbs. The outer boot is made from the newest technology of fabric called Pu-Tech with a double layer liner.
The Spantik boots are very comfortable and will remain so on long treks up the mountain. Many boot designs are difficult to lace up with gloves on but these boots are designed for one hand closure. Obviously boots of these caliber are meant for experienced mountaineers who understand the difference that quality makes.
This is a tiny pump that can fit practically anywhere. Stick it in a shirt pocket or a camping bag and pull it out in emergency’s. The Topeak Pocket Shock Pump can inflate up to 300psi and has an analogue gauge for checking your tire pressure so that you get it just the way you like it.
It’s rotating hose makes for easy maneuverability and has an air tight valve so you don’t lose any pressure while pumping. This pump is not meant for bicycle tires it is only for inflating inflatable devices such as tents and air mattresses. The full featured gauge on the pump can measure millibars and pounds per square inch. There are a lot of quality pumps on the market but nothing matches the mobility and compact use of the Topeak Pock Shock Pump.
Staying organized when on a hike or camping expedition is easy with the Kelty Binto Bar Bag. This bag has plenty of storage allowing you to bring everything you need in a tight little package. It comes with multiple storage bins and pockets and even a surface to cut food on. It also has extra place to store your utensils and other small items.
Made from very durable and strong polyester with two carrying handles and shoulder strap this design is very rugged aesthetically pleasing. The full body zipper makes for easy access and a large opening for big items. If you are worried about your electronics such as a GPS unit, it can be tucked neatly in the side mesh pockets safe from harm. If your looking for a stylish camping food storage container than this little storage bag might suit your needs.
This Tsunami 140 Kayak is suited for smaller occupants with a very shallow cockpit. This beautifully designed mid sized kayak is sleek and maneuverable and can be used by both beginners and advanced paddlers. The sleek polyethylene coating emphasizes durability with a very smooth finish and makes for a light weight kayak. The seat is made from sculpted high density foam and offers relief of leg and back pain sometimes associated smaller more shallow kayaks.
Also a unique feature are the ergonomic feet pads that allow your feet to rest in the optimal position when exerting force while paddling. There is plenty of room available in the stowaway storage compartments located on top with water tight sealing around the outer bezels. A bonus is the external storage nets allowing this kayak to carry an ample load on relaxing day trip.
These Time Atac XE mountain bike pedals are very futuristic looking with their self cleaning design and large footprint. These pedals allow for high power transfer and grip for those intense rides. They weigh only 11.8 ounces and offer true reliability that you would expect coming from Time’s mountain bike parts. They have a new clip-in design which makes for easy entry and surefooted pedaling.
The pedals will perform and outlast for years to come. Right now these are very inexpensive and well worth the dollar. Right now Eastern Mountain Sports has them on sale with a 25% discount. They have excellent deals on all outdoor gear and mountain equipment. Check them out and browse their selection of hiking, kayaking and camping gear for the outdoors men in you.
April 28th, 2008 by admin
