August 3rd, 2011
Planing is a term in boating that means that a boat skims across the water rather than plow through it. Planing boats are lightweight and have relatively large engines or sails. A boat planes when she sails over her own bow wave so that only a small section of the hull is in the water. This allows the boat to go faster than the theoretical maximum hull speed. A boat’s planing performance is improved with the use of trim tabs.
Bennett Trim Tabs help the boat operate as intended over a broader range of conditions. They provide the boater more control of the boat’s performance. Among its functions that can improve performance are:
- Get you up on plane quickly
- Allow you to plane at speeds lower than designed planing speed
- Adjust the boat’s attitude for changes in speed, sea conditions and shifting weight
- Correct listing on either side of the boat
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August 1st, 2011
Tubing is a recreational activity where an individual rides on top of an inner tube, either on water, snow, or through the air. The tubes that are used are referred to as donuts or biscuits because of their shape. Tubes that are used as Watersports Towables are generally not true inner tubes but are specially designed tubes for the purpose of recreation. These tubes are designed to be fairly durable and come in either donut or some type of disk shape.
A sleeve of synthetic fabric often covers the tube to prevent it from becoming elongated during towing. These sleeves commonly have handles for the rider to grasp and an anchoring point for the tow line to be attached to. Towing a tube or tubes requires the use of a powered watercraft such as a motorboat or other personal watercraft as well as a rope to tether the tubes to the watercraft. Tubes that are used for free-floating tubing have traditionally been true inner tubes, but commercially sold tubes for this purpose are becoming very common nowadays.
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August 1st, 2011
Airsoft is a type of combat game that has built a loyal following all over the world. Just like the popular game of paintball, airsoft is structured along the lines of a military unit fighting against another military unit. Electric-powered airsoft guns, such as an electric airsoft rifle, typically uses a rechargeable battery or batteries to drive an electric motor, which cycles an internal piston or spring assembly in order to launch small, plastic airsoft pellets that will bounce harmlessly off an individual.
Spring-powered airsoft guns are single-shot devices that use elastic potential energy stored in a spring to compress air, in order to launch an airsoft pellet down the barrel of the gun. The user must cock a spring-powered gun prior to each shot. This is achieved by pulling back the slide for pistols, bolt for rifles, or the grip for a shotgun, which in turn compresses the spring and makes the gun ready for firing. These guns can be modified and upgraded to last longer and shoot better.
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August 1st, 2011
A diving watch is a watch that is designed for underwater diving that features, as a minimum, a water resistance greater than 10 ATM, or the equivalent of 100 meters or 330 feet. The typical diving watches will have a water resistance of around 200 to 300 meters or 660 to 990 feet, although modern technology now allows the creation of diving watches that can go much deeper. Most manufacturers recommend divers to have their diving watch pressure tested by an authorized facility.
This pressure test should be done annually or at least every two to three years. Aside from the pressure test, simple maintenance by the owner is also very important. Most manufacturers will recommend rinsing the dive watch in fresh water after being used in seawater. Leaving a diver’s watch in fresh water overnight is also a good method to protect the watch from corrosion, and also to keep the crown, buttons, and pressure sensors on digital models working reliably.
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July 27th, 2011
Softball is a team game that is commonly played in the United States and other countries all over the world. This game is a direct descendant of baseball although a key difference is that softballs are larger than baseballs. Another main difference is that pitches in softball is thrown underhand rather than overhand. All defensive softball players wear fielding gloves, such as the softball first base glove, which is specially designed to be worn by the first baseman.
Softball gloves typically have webbing between the thumb and forefinger, which is commonly known as the “pocket”. The first baseman and the catcher may wear softball mitts which are distinguished from gloves in that mitts have extra padding and no fingers. No part of the softball glove is allowed to be the same color as that of the ball, including that of its seams. Softball gloves are generally larger than the gloves used in baseball and cannot be larger than 14 inches in order to be used in ASA, or American Softball Association, sanctioned play.
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July 27th, 2011
Golf is a precision club and ball sport where competing golfers use different types of golf clubs and attempt to hit golf balls into each hole on a golf course with the fewest number of strokes possible. In this sport, golf balls tees are normally used for the first stroke of each hole. The area from which this initial stroke is hit is informally known as the teeing ground. Normally, teeing the ball is only allowed on the first shot of a hole, which is called the tee shot.
Using a golf tee is usually considered illegal for any other shot aside from the tee shot, however, local or seasonal rules may allow or require teeing for other shots as well, usually to protect the turf when it is particularly vulnerable. Teeing normally gives a considerable advantage for drive shots, which is why it is normally done whenever it is allowed. A player actually has the option to play his or her tee shot without a tee, which will typically give the shot a lower trajectory.
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July 25th, 2011
Messenger bags were named after the bicycle couriers who preferred the across-the-chest bag style for its ease of use. Nowadays, there are different styles of bicycle bags available depending on the cyclist’s need as well as their budget. Some bicycle bags are designed like the traditional messenger bags, while some are designed as belt bags and even knapsacks. While messenger bag styles now vary greatly, all of them still feature the same basic components.
The most important feature of a messenger bag is a strong durable strap that fits securely across the chest, allowing the bag to sit securely on the back while riding. A messenger bag also allows easy access to the contents and is flexible enough to accommodate different size loads. Original messenger bags featured durable canvas construction, resulting in an unstructured, softer bag that could hold a wide variety of contents. The bag itself resembled a sack, with no interior pockets or dividers.
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July 21st, 2011
Playing golf is supposed to be a form of exercise. Everyone knows that walking is the most fundamental of all exercise programs. So it makes sense that walking a golf course would be considered good for the health. Unfortunately, many golf players prefer to use a golf cart. They find carrying the golf bag from hole to hole too much effort.
If a golf cart is that important to players, special attention should be taken to keep the golf cart in good working condition. Golf cart enclosures protect the cart and its occupants in case it rains while they are out in the course. Clear vision golf cart covers allow a clear view of the outside. They are made of high quality vinyl and nylon materials. These materials make them more durable and weather resistant.
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July 21st, 2011
Archery is a practice that dates back at least 11,000 years to the Paleolithic era. If you want to learn archery then you will need some basic archery equipment. One of the most important pieces of archery equipment is the bow. Experts will usually recommend starting out with a traditional recurved or long bow, before moving on to more difficult weapons such as compound bows or crossbows. In choosing an archery bow, you will need to check the draw length, weight and length of the bow.
You should be able to pull the string of the bow just behind your jaw, and the weight should be comfortable in your hands. Recurve bows are often the least expensive type of bow, and are generally priced between $50.00 to $ 100.00 U.S. dollars. Bows and arrows form an intricate team in archery, and your arrow selection will depend on what type and size of bow you are using. It is often recommended for beginners to purchase a bow and arrow set, which will include proper arrows for the included bow.
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July 20th, 2011
Airsoft guns are replica firearms that propel plastic pellets by way of compressed gas or a spring-driven piston. There are spring action airsoft rifles which are single-shot devices that use elastic potential energy stored in a spring to compress air to launch an airsoft pellet down the barrel of the gun. The user is required to cock a spring gun prior to each shot. This is normally achieved by pulling back the bolt, which in turn compresses the spring that makes the gun ready to fire.
Spring powered guns are by definition incapable of automatic or semi-automatic fire. These guns are generally not as powerful as gas and electric models, although some spring shotguns and sniper rifles are designed to be very powerful and shoot at velocities of 400 to 700 feet per second. These guns are not hard to find and are generally inexpensive, but they do not usually last long because of the tension that is created by the powerful spring.
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