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Choosing The Right Boat

Wednesday, September 2nd, 2009

The first thing you should know when choosing a boat is that no single boat will do everything. If your looking for a boat that inspires confidence, don’t expect it to shine in light air. Boats that are exciting to sail on the weekends aren’t the ideal boats for a passage through the ocean.

You shouldn’t expect to find quick acceleration and load carrying capacity together with the same boat. You can buy a boat now to race or fish, then sail around later – as you can only do one or the other with a specific type of boat.

The logic to choosing the right boat is determining how you plan to use the boat. Think about why you want to own a boat, what you plan to do with it, and how you plan on using it. (more…)

Do You Need a Pool House?

Monday, August 31st, 2009

A large number of many people homes have a pool in their backyard. In fact, so many homeowners do that it is likely that you are one of them. When it comes to owning a pool, there are many families who do not purchase additional pool accessories. While there may be money saving benefits to this, you may also find benefits to stocking your pool and your home with pool accessories.

When it comes to pool accessories, there are many individuals who automatically think of pool toys or pool hardware. While these types of items are considered pool accessories, they are not the only thing that is. Did you know that a pool house can also be considered a pool accessory? Whether you own a pool or are thinking about owning one, you need to yourself an important question. That question is whether or not you need a pool house.

When it comes to owning a pool house, there are many individuals who automatically say no. To many, a pool house is just considered an extra cost. The truth is that, even though you may not think that you need a pool house, you actually may. Before you can determine whether or not your home or pool can benefit from a pool house, you will need to examine what they are. (more…)

How to drink enough water during exercise (Part 2)

Saturday, August 29th, 2009

So based on this, you know you need to drink water. Now the question is how much do you drink?

What is the standard? For the sake of argument, we’re going to say that one water bottle = one pint, by single water bottle I mean 16oz/473ml. I have water bottles that hold more but we’re going to use the smaller water bottles as benchmark. So this means that when you see some sports drink that advertises itself as 1 liter, you will know that it means about 2 water bottles full. You will also know that losing 1 pound (~.5kg) means about 1 water bottle in loss. One liter is about 2 pounds (~1kg).

The hole is larger than the spout. When you�re exercising, your body simply cannot replenish the electrolytes and calories at the rate you�re burning them. Evaporation from your sweat is much faster than you can drink. Later in this article we will discuss what happened in a study of ultra-marathoners who have tried to over-hydrate only to have hindered performance through a dilution of electrolytes and sodium, but we will discuss this later.

What you’re using. Using averages, you lose about 1 liter (2 water bottles) of fluid per one hour of exercise. When I go on a bike ride on our local and world famous American River Bike Trail, I generally ride between 2~3 hours, so from the time I leave my house to the time I get back, I lose about 3 liters of water; more if it emotional and clammy, less if its cold and dry. I’m in good aerobic shape so I have about 90 minutes of glycogen (sugar) stored in my muscles; if you’re in fairly decent shape, you have about the same. If not, you could take about 30 minutes off that. If you’re an ultra endurance athlete, you could add about 30 minutes to that time. If you’re a Lance Armstrong quality athlete, you could add another 15 minutes to that time. (more…)

Sea Eagle 330 Inflatable Kayak

Wednesday, August 26th, 2009

Water sports and water adventures have become increasingly popular nowadays. Certain people love the pump of adrenaline when blasting down a white water river spray, while many prefer to enjoy paddling on a silent lake at dawn. And then, there is the third category of individuals who love both. Although there might be three categories of people, there is only one kayak that would satisfy all the three groups – the Sea Eagle 330 Inflatable Kayak, which is sold at Tupelo Super Store.

The first thing you will notice about the Sea Eagle 330 Inflatable Canoe is that they are surprisingly light-weight, weighing only 26 lbs. The Sea Eagle 330 Kayak can withstand a weight of 500 pounds (i.e.) two adults and gear, which is an awful lot for such a light-weight boat. The Sea Eagle 330 Inflatable Kayak fits easily in your storage bag. These Sea Eagle Inflatable Boats have a mind-baffling cargo space that enables you to carry camping supplies for several days.

The Sea Eagle 330 Inflatable Kayak is built with a whole lot of features including inflatable spray skirts, removable inflatable front and rear seat, front and rear rope handles, and a self-bailing drain valve that proves to be useful on a white water river or in ocean surf. This Sea Eagle 330 Inflatable Canoe from Tupelo Super Store is built with an extra thick 33 mil Polykrylar hull and an I-beam construction floor that provides extra rigidity to the Sea Eagle 330. The manufacturers have blended the material into a single solid structure by welding the seams of the Sea Eagle 330 Kayak with 10,000 volts of power. (more…)

Boat Rental Tips and Safety Information

Monday, August 24th, 2009

Boat rentals are an easy way to turn a dull weekend into an awesome one! When you take your responsibility on the water seriously, boating can be a safe and fun way to spend time with your family and friends. This article will provide you with information that can help you have a great boat rental experience from start to finish. Whether you’re just out for a ride or enjoying your favorite water sports, the following will be beneficial to you.

Boating is a very popular sporting and leisure activity in the United States. People travel from different corners of the country cruise some of the best boating destinations in the world. Water is a lot more fun when you have the means to travel through it! If there’s one thing, though, that every boater must know, it’s that safety comes first!
Before you rent your first boat, make sure you know what you’re doing. What is your level of experience? If you have never driven a boat before, you should consider taking a boating safety course – it could end up saving your life (and many others!). At the very minimum, ask the boat rental company to take you out on the water to show you the basic operation and navigation techniques. They should explain to you the “rules of the road” so that you know what to look out for when you’re on the water. (more…)