Bicycle Pump

by admin on January 29th, 2012

If you own a bicycle, you know that one of the most important accessories to own is a bicycle pump. Riding your bike with a tire that is not properly inflated can damage your bike. Because bicycle pumps are not always very expensive, most people just buy the first one they find and keep it on hand without even realizing that there are many different options for bicycle pumps.

The most common type of bicycle pump is the floor pump. These pumps are designed to be left at home, in the garage or in a bike shop. They are heavy duty and allow for the highest capacity of air-filling. They are designed for the high-pressure jobs that smaller pumps are unable to do.

Another type of bicycle pump is the frame-fit pump. These fit right onto your bike frame with an easy snap and require no extra mounting hardware. Though they are larger than mini pumps, they are able to fill up tires at greater speeds.

Mini pumps are nice because they are small and lightweight. This makes them convenient to carry around. However, unlike frame fit pumps they require mounting hardware to keep on the frame of your bike. All of these options have their benefits and their challenges, but each one is worth looking into depending on the type of riding that you do.

Picking the right pump has a lot to do with the type of riding that you do. If you are road riding, the lightest and smallest pump will be the best for you. If you are mountain biking, you will need a more durable pump that can handle the hazards that you may encounter on your bike ride. You also want to make sure that the pump does not get in your way or add lots of additional weight for times when you need to carry your bike, such as across streams.

If you are racing, be it on a road or mountain bike, you will need something that is lightweight but also can inflate your tires as quickly as possible. On the other hand, if you are simply riding your bike for leisure close to home, you may just want to stick to a simple floor pump. It will get the job done well and will serve your purposes easily.

Keep in mind that not all pumps are created equally. Some pumps are simply better than others and perform better than others. Do your research and read reviews. Make sure you know which pumps are made to last.

You may also need to check compatibility. Not all pumps work for every type of tire. Make sure that if you have any sort of specialty situation that you are aware of the type of pump that will work in your situation. The more you know about your bike, the more easily you will be able to maintain it and the longer it will last. Treat your bike with care and always stay prepared.
 

Easton Arrows

by admin on January 28th, 2012

Regardless of the direction that you shoot your bow, you should certainly consider Easton arrows. Easton is unquestionably one of the top producers of arrows in the business. Here's why you should choose their products over other companies' arrows:

1. Experience

Incorporated in 1985, the Easton company has been operating since 1985. Arrow companies come and go, but Easton has been producing quality athletic and sporting goods for about a quarter of a century.  In particular, the company has been an pioneer in its use of aluminum in products such as Easton arrows. Easton can trace its origins to the early 1920s, when James Douglas Easton started making arrows as a teenager. The rest, as they say, is history. Today, Easton enjoys outstanding sales revenue, and has become one of the industry's leaders in athletic and sporting equipment. If you choose arrows from Easton then you're choosing a company with nearly nine decades of experience making arrows.

2. Varieties

Easton manufactures several varieties of arrows, including:

    alloy
    carbon
    full metal jacket
    infused carbon

Whether you need them for hunting or target shooting, the wide variety of arrows from Easton will help to ensure that you'll have the right arrows for your particular needs. For instance, full metal jacket arrows are an excellent choice when you need extra knockdown power while hunting. Meanwhile, alloy arrows are perfect when you need a slim arrow that provides pinpoint accuracy. So regardless of whichever type of arrow you need for your hunting or target shooting, you'll likely be able to find the right one from Easton.

 

3. Design

Another benefit of Easton arrows is that they're available in various styles, ranging from "camouflage"  to "real-tree." Different arrow designs will be especially practical for different hunting and target-shooting functions. Fortunately, each type of arrow from Easton is available in multiple designs. This will help you to select the perfect arrow for your needs.

4. Availability

Easton has distributors not only in the USA, but also throughout the world. So whether you live in North or South America, Europe, Asia, or Africa, you won't have any difficulty finding an Easton distributor in your region. This is key benefit over other companies that only distribute their arrows within one or two countries.

5. Safety

If you choose Easton, then you'll also benefit from its focus on safety. For example, it provides information to its customers about how to maintain safety during the preparation, assembly, and use of its arrows. This will help to ensure that customers of Easton arrows will be as safe as possible when using the products. With Easton, "Safety first" isn't just a catch-phrase, but rather a mantra that summarizes how it operates its business.

6. Warranty

Another benefit of Easton is that it provides a limited warranty with all of its arrows. The warranty covers any defects related to the materials or craftsmanship used to manufacture Easton arrows. This will give you peace of mind knowing that Easton doesn't just claim that it has world class customer service. Instead, it backs it up with a warranty.
 

Serre Che ski Sunday roundup

by admin on January 21st, 2012

Another lovely day on the slopes of Serre Chevalier. Slightly busier than yesterday and no where near as quiet as it’s going to be tomorrow – judging by the many tour coaches being refilled by many a happy skier in the car-parks of Monetier, going back to wherever they hail from.

The conditions are mostly excellent, there are a few patches of ice in places – the top section of the Luc Alphand in the shade comes to mind and even a few slushy patches – not quite soup, but getting on that way – at the top of the runs leading to Briancon from the top of the Prorel lift.

I did a totally different set of pistes today, the red run down to the very bottom of the Prorel cabin will be one I won’t be repeating, but it can’t all be lovely all the time. There is a boring little walk at the end – oh the horror.

The best time to ski is 10am-3pm, the Sun drops off pretty quickly as does the mercury. The light is different though to just a few weeks ago. Instead of going dark when the Sun comes off there is about and hour of still strong indirect-light rather than shadow, this has extended the day. I actually finished at about 4.15pm – and I would whinge about it if I could, but I won’t as it was still pretty pleasant.

Not going to labour the point, but these weeks coming up till Feb 10th are the best, get on it – come on the Iran match is going to kick off just as soon as the US can arrange it, you may as well get a taste of heaven before we’re all there in person.