Guy Low Price Electronic: 9 Apr 2009

Thursday, 9 April 2009

Rotary Tools - rotary tools, dad

I frankly have zero interest in golf, but I did need a portable, light-duty rotary tool for cleaning battery contacts and light buffing, and this one does very well. It runs on disposable AA alkaline batteries rather than a rechargeable battery pack, and I consider that a plus, since it results in lower immediate cost and avoids the irritating self-discharge characteristics and lengthy recharge times of NiCd and NiMH batteries. Torque is limited, but ample for things other than metal grinding or wood routing. It's a useful tool. Dremel 760-04 Two-Speed Cordless Golf Cleaning Rotary Tool

The best price I've found for a battery-operated Dremel is the Golf Cleaning Tool Kit. Similar tools, albeit with sanding drum attachments, are sold as "pet grooming tools" and cost significantly more. I use this tool regularly for grinding toenails on my show dogs and find they vastly prefer this battery-operated tool to a corded, electric one. This tool is capable of many traditional high speed/low torque rotary tool tasks.

If you're looking for battery powered convenience (4-AA batteries), I highly recommend this two-speed tool. Battery life is reasonable and though the tool is not too cumbersome in the hand for most jobs, if you have a job that requires you to hold it like a pencil it can become a bit fatiguing (it's pretty heavy at the end opposite your work.) The button-lock means you don't have to fool around with small wrenches to tighten or loosen the collett when changing attachments. If you find instances where the convenience of battery operability is of paramount importance, this is a very plausible tool to consider.

I am a modder, and I used to use this a lot on many different mods that I work on (game consoles, routers, laptops etc.). The portability is really nice, though the power isn't as strong as some other rotary tools like the black & decker rtx-b in particular. With fully charged batteries, it can cut through alot of materials, but dont expect to be able to drill through any metal. The only thing that could make it better is if they included an upconverter in the rotary tool. That way, instead of the tool slowing down when the batteries start dying, it will continue to operate at a good speed until the batteries are completely drained. I highly suggested it if you NEED something cordless or if your doing quick or lightweight work (trimming pet nails, etching some plexiglass, etc.) However, if your going to be working on a project for some time or if your cutting plexi, I would have to suggest the black and decker rtx-b or rtx-6 rotary tools (the other dremel rotary tools are highly overpriced in my opinion, and the black and decker ones have more amperage = torque = power = ability to cut through harder substances.)

NOTE: Get some rechargeable batteries, you'll thank yourself later.

Since that there are very few cordless drills made for the hobbyist/modeler, I converted this tool to an excellent drill by replacing the 1/8" collet with a 0" collet, whereas, it will accept #60 thru #80 drill bits. Of course, the low speed of 5,000 RPM may be too fast for plastic or metal, it works great on wood.

Loved the great price, but was disappointed that the plastic casing on the tool itself looked as if it had been used as a football and was all scratched up and had dents in it. At least the case itself was still intact, so there was no doubt it was a new item. It was a gift, so that was an embarrassing situation.

Very useful device compared to the corded version. Not as powerful but very useful for polishing stuffs. Works on battery compartment can be a bit on the rough side. Lock button on bit changing collar is not positive. - Rotary Tools - Dad'

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Kindle Devices - drm, e-reader

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I bought these for my mom who has wide feet. The shoes actually fits me perfectly (snug) and I have normal feet. So obviously their so-called wide sizing is incorrect and misleading. I'm keeping them for myself since the return shipping will cost me five dollars, even though they're not really my style. Be warned if you have wide feet and think the C/D size will fit you. Easy Spirit Women's Amore Zip-Up Bootie,Silver,9 M US - Ebook - Kindle Devices - E-reader - Drm'

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swim diaper - swim diaper

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This swim diaper is a lot easier to use than Lil Swimmers. I was a little worried when I first saw this diaper that it wouldn't fit my 2-year-old, but it did. We used it at her first swimming lesson. It has not yet been challenged by frequent or heavy usage, but a lot of public pools now require reusable diapers, so I had to get one. Imse Vimse Cloth Swim Diaper Green Fish XL(24-30lbs)

This is the third Imse Vimse Swim Diaper I have bought for my son and I love them. They are easy to use and he has used them past the listed weight. I love that they have snaps, easier on and off than disposables. - Swim Diaper'

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Battery Charger - charger, vp 130

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Product came without any kind of packing slip and of course...didn't work. My husband thought that maybe his batteries were bad so he purchased new batteries, used them and then when they needed recharging, tried the charger again...no luck. The first time he purchased this item (from a major do-it-yourself store) the charger port only lasted 6 months. Black & Decker Versapak VP130 Dual Port Charger (Batteries not Included)

If you're replacing the one that came with your drill, this is it. Right or left light is dim according to battery I guess. Came very fast (very, very fast).

Charges the batteries the same as the one which came with your drill/driver. - Vp 130 - Black Decker - Charger - Black And Decker'

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Perfect Push Up

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My first thought is that if you swing when you use this product you probably have bad form on all of your moves in the gym. This is far superior to a captains chair because you don't have a rigid object babysitting your hind end and to push against. If you swing, you need to smoothly counteract and summon your core balance. Try not to swing and that's when your crazy abs are born. Slow down, control your movement, impress ladies with six gnarly, toned bumps on your belly. That's what I do. I'm starting to look like that muscle guy from the anatomy class books. Perfect Pullup Heavy Duty Performance Series Ab Straps

My ab straps DID NOT come with the metal carabiners shown in the ad pictures, so in order to put the straps on the bar, you have to DISCONNECT the whole bar from the brackets each time, a big PITA! Evidently the carabiners are a bit expensive, so they've deleted them and now show the ab straps in a closeup picture, not showing how they attach to the bar. Unfortunately, they didn't lower the price, though. Also, if you are taller than about 5'4", and you mount the PP frame in a standard door frame, you'll hang so low using the ab straps that your feet are dragging on the floor, even with your knees bent. Interesting idea, poorly executed.

I just got the ab straps a couple of days ago and they do come with the carabiners and my feet do not drag on the floor with my knees bent (I still have maybe 3" of clearance; I'm 5' 10" and the door frame is 6' 5"). Yes, you will swing while using them without back support BUT there is a very simple solution: close the door, if your doorway has one, behind you so you can press you back against it.

We bought the chin-up bar, and it had a mail-in offer for straps. But these looked WAY better to me, so I ordered them instead, for another $10.

Absolutely worth it- they are much wider for better support and well-padded for comfort. Essential for that great knees-up abs work-out.

The only little negative is that they smell weird...hopefully that will go away in time, and even if it doesn't, no biggie.'

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Lg 37lh40 1080p - 37 inch, 120hz

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This model replaces LG's mid-range offerings from the past two years which are currently being sold or cleared out at the various retailers. I did a lot of research between brands and models, and am convinced that this is currently the best combination of price/performance/features. Sale prices are more than $100 less than the older models, too.

Size: 37" TVs aren't as commonly stocked in stores, but I think it's a great size with a bigger picture than 32" without many more $$$. 40" or 42" were just too big for me to use and usually entailed a significant price jump.

Picture: The picture is fantastic, and the Picture Wizard tutorial helps get the colors set to something pleasing in short order. Viewing at an angle is superb, and was a differentiating factor from the Sony EX series. The Sonys washed out considerably with only a small change in viewing angle. I was tempted by LEDs but found the reflectiveness of their screens too distracting. I also looked into the 120 Hz models but, in my humble opinion, found them to be much ado about nothing. I like to watch action sports and have found everything to be crystal clear at 60 Hz. Side by side in the store I found the LG and comparable Samsung to be nearly identical.

Sound: I was prepared for the worst after reading scores of reviews saying that the sound out of this grade of speakers was terrible. I've been delighted with the output and the "surround" enhancement was good enough to be disconcerting (only because I wasn't expecting it). There are 5 sound modes in addition to custom; I haven't reached an opinion yet about these being a positive or negative. I see no need to get external speakers at this point.

[as an aside, I found one station for which the sound was out of sync with the picture. I'm connected via HDMI to a FiOS HD box. I'm not enough of a techie to know the cause for this, but all the stations that are my regulars are fine. It was PetHD that was out of sync.]

Features: There are ample inputs, including USB, but to date I've only used the HDMI. Unless you are looking for cutting edge Internet connectivity and are willing to pay for it, this has everything you need. I personally don't see the world of TV moving to 3D anytime soon, if at all, and certainly the current offerings aren't ready for prime time. For a 60 Hz, 1080p LCD TV there wasn't anything better that I found (that was worth the extra money).

Bottom Line: Great picture, great price. I was surprised that I got mine at Sears (of all places) for a price that blew everyone else away. I usually order from amazon with Prime shipping, but until last week their price wasn't competitive. My research told me that the prices on all these sets are in constant flux and the best price this week won't be at the same place next week. LG 37LD450 37-Inch 1080p 60 Hz LCD HDTV

For the price, this LCD is phenomenal. I went to the local best buy looking for something to mount in the dining room so I can watch the news in the morning among other TV shows. After looking at all the 32s, 37s and 40s. This one stood above the rest. I have a Samsung LN46A650 and in my opinion, it was their best line of TVs and I'm glad I don't have to pick from their subpar line of TVs now. I've seen clarity, rich colors 1080p etc etc etc. The LG is comparable to a TV that was 3 times its price.

Let me explain. You really have to literally take look all of the quailties of a TV in order to make an educated and smart purchase. Don't buy a sony becuase it's a sony. Don't buy a TV of the same size that's more expensive because somewhere in our upbringing we wer taught, expensive = better. Not the case. When looking for a TV, look at how choppy fast motion is. Do you see background pixelation around the central image? (like a fast moving car, a football player, etc.) Can you see inconsistencies in the back lighting? Are blacks rich while the rest of the picture is vibrant? (not bright, vibrant)Does the picture look grainy or are the textures smooth? Try not to get caught up in the technical aspects of the TV if you don't know what they mean. They'll just make you *think* one TV is better than the other. Look at the TV and let your eyes decide.

After comparing several models in a similar size range, and taking cost into account, this TV wins hands down. At the store, you have to try to remove the factor of the factory settings becuse stores don't take the time to optimize *each and every* TV. Most TVs nowadays have more customization than you can shake a stick at. Gone are the basic color, tint, brightness settings. Now it's gamma, RGB, temperature and so on. Most TVs have the ability to be tuned the way you want it and it's because of this that it is so important to focus in on the mentioned above items. This LG shows a wonderful smooth picture that isn't grainy, doesn't show pixelation and colors are rich and lifelike, not plasticy and bright. Yes the Samsung of the same size is just as good, but the extra $200 it cost isn't. Go and literally take a look at your local store and look for the things I mentioned above an you'll see that this is a great Tv.

We have been looking for a bedroom TV (had to be LCD and 1080P) for the past couple months. This was almost a no brainer, especially with the discounts we received from the store from which we purchased (HHGregg). It was even cheaper than Amazon pricing which is a shocker. This was our first LG purchase. We have typically been Samsung (love the 58" plasma) and Sharp (have a 32" 720P for the boys gaming), but the LG seems to be the most user friendly. I love the quick guide option off the remote which takes you quickly to areas of interest in setting up sound, video, etc...

Set-up was simple and the screen looks awesome. There are no Internet access points, but as this is just a TV for the bedroom we were not pressed on that front. I would recommend this TV for sure as a new model along with the most needed bells and whistles to make a typical buyer happy. Enjoy! - 120hz - 37 Inch - Hdtv - 1080p'

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Remodeling - nail puller, tools

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The nail jail is an interesting, well built tool. I believe it may work well on new wood.

In business we work with reclaimed lumber frequently for the past several years. Most of our materials are 100+ years old from old barns. Sometimes Douglas Fir and pine but more often with northern hardwoods such as red and white oak and hard maple. In general reclaimed lumber gets very, very hard and pulling nails from it is a difficult, time consuming, frustrating job. We have tried every tool we can think of -- cat's paws, nail pullers, chisels, etc. All are slow, labor intensive and many scare the wood.

We have tried the 11-inch nail jack on a variety of reclaimed materials. On the hardest material such as white oak it was a failure both in thick stock (4" and greater) as well as thin stock (<= 1"). We tried in older square iron nails and newer steel ones. We also tried both nails 100% buried as well as partially expose. After lots of trying on the hardest materials we gave up. We damaged the front pincher a little as well. To be fair, we have not found any other hand tool that works better. It is a hard job. BTW, the best technique we have found is a pneumatic punch for thin stock and the old style nail puller for the timbers.

We also tried the nail jack on softer material: reclaimed doug fir, reclaimed redwood, and reclaimed hemlock.

The process went slightly better but not significantly. It was still slow, labor intensive and frequently the nail would still break.

If you are de-nailing older reclaimed lumber, I would keep looking for something else. Nail Jack Tools 11NJ Nail Puller, 11-Inch

This is a very well designed tool. Works very well and is far better than anything out there. Fast shipping. A little pricey but worth every penny. A great deal of design attention has gone into this tool and as such is a real time saver. Does far less surface damage than a pry bar (etc).

I bought the Nail Jack about 6 months ago and recently used it on a bathroom remodel project. I found that it worked great for pulling all the various kinds of nails I had to deal with. The leverage is great and the ability to "re-grip" at various spots along the length of the nail eliminates the need for a block to remove the nail completely. Because of its flexibility on how and where it grips the nail I find it is the first tool I reach for when I have nails that need to be removed

Bought myself one and since it was a good price I got another for my future son-in-law...he really liked it and so do I. It is one of those tools you don't need or use every day BUT when you do need it you are so glad you have one. Works great!!

I was worried about whether this tool would work as described. I have to say that after a few hours pulling nails with it that it is a beautifully designed tool that works exactly as described. You aren't going to pull any nails without effort. My forearms were worn out after a few hours but you get a lot accomplished. Your effort is rewarded with a dislodged nail when you use this tool unlike what sometimes happens with the customary hammer and pry-bar. I was really amazed at how easy it was to dislodge the nails holding a piece of plywood down. Usually you have to hammer in your pry-bar and then pry up on a part of the board near a nail to get the head of the nail above the surface of the wood so that your crowbar or hammer claw can get a grip on it which causes damage to the wood. Not to mention having to repeat this process for almost every nail. Using the hammer tap on the back of the Nail Jack as described in the You-Tube video made it a breeze. Once I got the feel of this tool it was a snap. I was able to remove all the nails and simply lift off the plywood after I was done. No pry-bar necessary and no noticeable damage to the wood because you are only digging the tip of the tool in enough to get to the head of the nail which has already "damaged" that part of the wood.

Ever had to pull an old nail out only to have the head on the nail fail? With conventional methods this would exponentially increase the difficulty of getting the nail out. Not if you are using the Nail Jack!

The other advantage was the awkward positions you could be in and still pull a nail. Need to pull a nail without having lots of room to pry? No problem. Just grab, pry, release, grab, pry, release until the nail is out. Once you use it you will understand. It took a little getting used to at first. It would also be helpful to have big hands because of how wide the handles are at times when you are pulling but, if you ever have to pull nails, buy it!

This tool is most interesting because it is a brand new idea. It is an idea by an American guy that wants to save wood. It is made by a small company that is just trying to bring time and money saving tools to the country. I like it.

I REMOVED A THOUSAND SQUARE FT. OF HARDWOOD FLOORING AND HAD TO REMOVE THE NAILS THAT WERE LEFT IN THE BOARDS. THE NAIL PULLER DID THE JOB I NEEDED. WITHOUT THIS TOOL THIS JOB WOULD HAVE BEEN ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE. I WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND PURCHASING THIS PRODUCT.

Great product! I work in the Preservation/Conservation of Historic Structures field. Removing nails and fastners with as little damage to material as possible is sometimes a a serious issue. Though not perfect, this tool helps to do just that. My guys are each getting one of these for their tool chest.

Nice tool. Allows great leverage to get nails pulled. I agree with other reviews that criticized the wide design of the handles. With my large hands (I am 6'5") I still find the handles to be too wide to be comfortable. - Nail Pullers - Nails - Nail Puller - Tools'

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Travel Rod - telescopic fishing rod, backpack rod

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My wife and I use "telescopic rods" for fishing out of our kayaks. This rod collapses to a good managable size, and is only 4'6" extended (perfect for our use). The problem is this item is described as having "stainless steel guides with smooth ceramic inserts"! It absolutely does not have inserts, ceramic or otherwise!! This was one of the main reasons for buyingShakespeare® Telescoping Spinning Rod this rod over Eagle Claw's "Pack it". Very disapointing as this was bought for specific trip; too late to get something else. Shakespeare Medium Action Travel Mate Spinning Rod (6-Feet 6-Inch)

Even the guides in the picture are not ceramic. They are very thin and look like they would put a lot of pressure on the line. I got an email back and they said I could pay for shipping both ways and they would give me my money back - not worth it.

That was a couple months ago and they have still not changed the description. The rest of the rod is great but the guides ruin it.

I bought this rod as a combo 6 or so years ago. I have caught a ton of trout in streams, rivers and even on the lake with it. It is not my primary rod when fishing a lake, but I do use it as a backup. Also caught smallmouth and bluegill out of ponds and local private areas. I sometimes keep it in my vehicle and it works great for that.

It fits perfectly in the backpack with a small tackle set, and that is what I got it for. Have caught lots of trout on this rod, up to 4lbs no problems. It finally broke off the tip when I lent it to my brother, but his 4 year old is pretty hard on things and he didn't break it fishing, just around camp somehow. Still works, but without the end segment it is even stiffer than before(see my Cons below). I feel I have gotten my money's worth 2 or 3 times over.

There are two cons I find to this rod:

1: It is not as flexible as standard rods. Don't expect it to bend like a 4' Ugly stick. It simply won't. That's not to say it is not flexible enough, it is, but it's not the same. Once you are used to it there is no problem.

2: If you pull the extensions out too tight, they are a real pain to get it collapsed again. Just don't pull it out more than needed to keep the rod from sliding back and you are good to go.

Because of these two things I give it 4 stars, but it's not that I feel it is a bad product, I just reserve 5 stars for truly flawless gear.

Pretty much you either use this as the cheap option, or bring a rod protector for your nicer setup when hiking.

I bought this rod as a combo about 7-8 years ago. It lived in the glove box of my old truck and now lives in a side pocket in the door of my new truck. I keep it with a small tackle box. I use it mostly for trout and have caught fish to 20 inches with it. This rod has never failed to perform less than perfectly. It casts well and sets hooks well. I love this rod.

Purchased 4 of these for a trip to the Bahamas fishing in the Sea of Abaco. These FAR exceeded my expectation for the price. We used 12 lb test on them and pulled in countless 1-2 lb yellow snapper off junk structure. At one point we started getting hits from somthing that was snapping our lines, so we tied on 40-lb leaders. We then hauled in two ocean triggerfish that were in the 3-5 lb. range. Finally, one guy hooked onto a monster that we'd guess was ~5-8 lbs. We didn't have a net big enough to handle it. He fought the fish for 3-4 minutes with the drag screaming and rod at some points bent over 180 degrees. I would have expected a fish like this to snap the rod. We got it to he boat, took a picture in the water, and then cut the line. We later had a bigger net with us and landed a 5 lb snapper as well.

The rod does flex a lot at the tip... we found it cast well for 1/4-3/8 oz. lures. The rod guides showed zero corrosion after 2 weeks out on the boat in saltwater never being rinsed off. Overall, I am incredibly satisfied with this purchase.

ps - as others noted, it is not a combo at this price - just the rod. We purchased ~$30 reels and am glad we did - I'm not sure the combo reel would have survived some of the larger fish. During a couple of those fights, the reel was still the part I was most worried about holding up.

The 4'6" model works real well for kids. Too small for adults. Well made product, stores real easy for travel. Only 1' long when fully broke down. Bought one of these a couple years ago and like it so I ordered a few more online.

I ordered this rod for my husband. He keeps it in his golf bag so that he can fish on the course ponds. This rod is perfectly sized so that it is easy to transport, but functional enough to fish small ponds.

The description states:The Travel Mate comes with a seven-piece, 6-foot-6-inch medium-action telescoping rod, along with a size 35 graphite spinning reel with a single ball bearing and line. The rod and reel cast just like one- and two-piece rods, but collapse into a 15-inch footprint for storage in the handy Travel Mate case. The case also includes six built-in, adjustable storage compartments for your tackle, so you don't need to bring along a separate tackle box.

When ordered I only received the telescoping rod.

NO size 35 graphite spinning reel with a single ball bearing and line.

NO handy Travel Mate case.

NO case that also includes six built-in, adjustable storage compartments for your tackle.

I am a bit surprised. i didn't think it would be as good as it is but I needed a collapsible rod for easy travel in my kayak. So far it works great!! My only complaint is that it does not have lined eyes, just bare steel. Regardless I have really enjoyed it and caught quite a few fish. - Fishing Gear - Travel Rod - Backpack Rod - Telescopic Fishing Rod'

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Kayaks

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This is just a really nice kayak. Comes from the factory with things like a drain plug, thigh pads, carrying handles and can holders. It's really easy to get into and out of and for a few bucks you can rig it with pole holders and bungees and you're ready to go. Easy for one person to handle for loading and unloading and is super stable in the water. It tracks well and sits high in the water. I liked my first one so much I'm in the process of buying a second one for my wife. Old Town Canoes and Kayaks 10 Vapor Recreational Kayak, Cloud

I bought this kayak two years ago at the end of the season.They only had one color lime green but I loved the large cockpit. I have an eighty pound dog who loves to be out on the water. I take her with me regularly. We are both comfortable in it. I admit that it handles better without her weight in the bow but I love to have her there. When I am alone in it I can really stretch out, carry camera equipment and it does handle better without her. It is very stable, easy to get in and out and fits easily inside my CRV with the back tied down. I can load it my self and carry it to the water. I am 76 years old and kayak almost every day in the warmer months. From New Hampshire

This kayak is great. It tracks well, is very stable, and seems faster than other kayaks I've used. It is also short enough to throw in the back of my truck so I don't have to bother with a roof rack. Get a long paddle.

I brought two last year one like this on and the 12 foot old town angler. It is the same boat just two foot longer. Me and my wife love them. We have had them both on streams and lakes. They sure have made kayakers out of us.

After a few days of reading different reviews, comparing prices, models etc. I decided I'd give the Vapor 10 a try. I am new to kayaking and didn't want to go with a more expensive boat right off the bat. After ordering, i received notification that the boat was shipping very quickly and was contacted by the shipper (in my case, it was handled by Pilot freight, Boston, ma). They gave me a tracking number and everything.

The boat arrived within 5 days and I needed to be home to receive and sign for the item from the shipper. The boat came wrapped up in thick mil plastic and had some protective bumpers on the bow and stern... So it seemed like it was in good condition upon initial inspection. Upon further inspection, I noticed a gash in the hull about half the thickness of the material. Now, I know it was able to handle water and be safe but I did believe that it significantly shortened the life of the boat. This is where amazon stepped up to the plate. I took a picture of the daname and wrote an email to them. They quickly responded with an offer the replace the item free of charge....including return shipping!!! The replacement came within 5 days and I was very impressed. The new boat was flawless. This incident, mainly how it was handled, is a prime reason why I love amazon. They are quick to correct any problems.

Now, the boat. It is super easy to move around from vehicle to shore and is easy to pick up. The construction overall is excellent. I did not notice any defects or any indicators that construction was shoddy or put together hastily. Another reason that I purchase this model is because of Old Towns reputation for quality. It sure does show in this boat. The cockpit is wide and long, perfect for any activity....I like how I can put the seat back and put my legs up and almost fall asleep!! It's a very comfortable boat. Im about 200lbs and 5'6" and have no problems with it. There is ample room bow and stern to stow items. I have a rather large dry bag that I place behind the seat and have a cooler and other items that I keep in the bow. The dry hatch in the stern is not a hatch...there is no cover included with the vapor 10. You must purchase this separately....about 50bucks on amazon. The seat is relatively comfortable. I have a large beach town that I fold up and sit on to make it a littleq more comfortable. I do wish that I could have the seat from the XTS though. It seems like it would be more comfortable, but this one is just fine. There is a cup holder in the seat and also a dash area in the bow that allows for a pair of sunglasses, tackle, sunscreen or whatever.

Overall, this boat handles well for a ten footer. I only use it on ponds and lakes and have not used it in any rough water. I feel very stable in it. It glides thru the water easy, and tracks well for a boat that is this length and style. I would recommend this to anyone who is looking for a quality boat without committing to a large purchase.

I bought this kayak for one reason - so I could train for a long swim in a lake while someone else guided me in the kayak. This kayak is kept outdoors at a lake and seems impervious to weather. It is also impervious to children banging on it in the lake all day long. I think it might be indestructible.

It is incredibly simple to use, even for a total novice.

Pros - strong, lightweight, easy to use

Cons - does not tack incredibly straight, seat appears a little flimsy

Bottom line - no nonsense kayak at a no nonsense price. Plus, with free shipping it is a deal. I had it shipped to our lake house in the middle of nowhere. I have no idea how they made money on this thing.

I ordered this Old Town Vapor 10 and it will be my 2nd one. I love this kayak and feel it is worth every penny. It is a good sturdy kayak and has great stability. I suggest ordering the deck hatch for a better storage option. I've found this hatch cover makes the deck storage a great cooler! This kayak is 2nd to none in overall comfort and room and offers lots of storage for carrying extras. For those who want white water forget this one, it's not for you as is does lose handling in moderately unsteady waters. Experienced kayakers should know not to buy a recreational kayak for that purpose anyway. But if you want a great kayak for paddling or fishing in rivers or open waters this one tracks wonderfully. Definitely 5 stars from me!'

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Belt Making

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The 20 pieces add up to 10 buckles, and seem well made.

I'd have a prefered a 5-buckle set which included "sliders", to adjust the length of the straps.

Sure, you can (optionally) thread the strap (or webbing) through the male buckle piece to make it adjustable, but then you've got extra strap flapping around.

To me, the big advantage of 2-piece plastic buckles is the ability to create pre-adjusted belts and harnesses with no extra strap ends flapping around. Unfortunately, it does not seem to be possible to buy small quantities of the sliders.

MAKING AN ADJUSTABLE BELT (with loose ends that flap around)

Insert the webbing through the male buckle-half so that it stays put under tension. Fold over about 1/2" of the end one or two times (depending on the thickness of the webbing) and stitch and/or glue, to create a stop, so that the male buckle-half can't slide off. This also "hems" the strap, so there are no loose threads The strap (webbing) should be permanently sewed to the female buckle-half. For non-critical uses, you can use fabric glue instead of thread, or in addition to the thread. For example Beacon Fabri-Tac Permanent Adhesive, 4-Ounce 10 - 1.5" Duraflex Plastic Buckles Straps Webbing

These are good buckles that arrived promptly. I used Parachute Cord to make a belt out of them. The only problem is that the buckles are pretty big and half of my pants have belt loops that aren't big enough for this size of a buckle to pass through them. Otherwise, these are great.'

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