I always liked the look of the traditional LL Bean boots. Part leather and part rubber and all history. The story that goes along with an LL Bean product only adds to the allure of a purchase from them. They back up their stuff without […]
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Keen Truckee
I think details are important. A jumbo jet won’t fly as efficiently if a single gauge regarding the altitude malfunctions. Sure there are more than likely back- up systems in place but if that one little item isn’t working properly then the pilot gets distracted […]
Exposure II Mountain Bike Double Shorts
Can I really give something an OK review instead of a positive review because I purchased the wrong size? I have to come clean. I’m not a skinny guy. When you think of the Clydesdale class…that’s me. I’m 6’4” (6’8” with the afro) and depending […]
Smith Sunglasses
I’ll be the first to admit that I have a crooked head. A baseball cap invariably shifts downward and to the right. Whenever I look in the mirror and shift the hat so it is straight, it kinda feels crooked. The same goes for any […]
Prijon Yukon
Review by Mark Scotch (motoscotch) As my first kayak race approached (Adventure Duluth, in Duluth) I knew I wanted a new kayak. After comparing and contrasting several different models I settled on a 14’5” Prijon Calabria. I chose this boat because of the price and […]
The Last Post – Carbon/Silicon
Picture London, England back in the early spring of 1975. Mick Jones and Tony James have decided to form a rock n’ roll band and are auditioning band members. As was typical of the day they had posted an advertisement in Melody Maker. The band […]
Kreitler 4.5 Challenger Rollers
Even though once you learn you never forget, it never hurts to brush up on your cycling skills in the off-season. Specifically I’m talking riding rollers. Back in 1998 I purchased a pair of Kreitler Challenger Rollers after reading an article about the benefits of […]