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By tgon1563 On March 10, 2010
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HTML clipboardHaving grown up at the New Jersey shore I have fond stories of spending long summer days on the Barnegat Bay fishing or sailing with friends. I also have memories of coming home late and having to explain I’d lost track of distance over the water and gone too far south. Someone who spent their childhood years around the water can easily appreciate the challenge of getting my father and mother to believe me though it occurred over and over.
Of course, there is no room for this kind of poor excuse these days with all the accessible Garmin Marine GPS products which are available on the market. While we were never beyond sight of land inside the bay, you nevertheless could lose track of the length of time you could have drifted while fishing. This problem of distance is magnified if you had to sail back against the wind. With the new Garmin Marine GPS devices you can pinpoint your actual location within seconds.
One more great marine electronics device that I would love to have had when young would have been a good fish finder. Even though we got pretty good knowing where the fish would hide, our skills simply couldn’t match up against the newest fish finders available on the market.
A buddy recently exposed me to the convenience of using an electronic fish finder. He preferred the Hummingbird fish finder devices which are available in many different designs and styles. They range between rather low-cost fundamental fish finders to more advanced chart plotters. I recollect trying out similar models many years ago when they were 1st introduced to the marketplace and they were pricey as well as occasionally very hard to understand. That’s not true considering the modern electronics.
Yet another interesting model is the Lowrance fish finder. Needless to say anyone who has ever been around the water is familiar with the Lowrance brand. You’ll find their name dressing many a radar mast on the expensive yachts in the marina. But the Lowrance fish finder isn’t just affordable but very sensible. As with some other brands, they provide numerous types of products and you really are simply limited by your budget and fishing requirements.
If you have been away from the water for any length of time as I was, you really ought to take some time to check out the big variety of marine electronics that not merely will enhance your boating pleasure but additionally will promote your safety on the water.
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By tgon1563 On March 8, 2010
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You’ve planned the season’s races, and you’ve exercised all the details of entries, trainer, trailer, and tack. Now the focus is solely on your horse and his performance. How well will you be able to take care of your equine athlete’s mental and physical strength for your season?
Your horse’s performance depends on wellness and one of the easiest ways to ensure that she stays mentally and physically healthy is to eliminate the stress created when you travel with your horse. Any time you set out on the road with your horse in tow, you are placing her at risk for injuries. Often, rough hauling can initiate mental or physical stress within your horse. Remember, every sharp turn, every dip in the road, every bump you go over, is felt by your horse, making her feel disoriented and consumed with stress as soon as you reach your destination. In the worst cases, some horses suffer from pulled muscles, bruises, and torn ligaments, all due to rough transporting.
Installing a truck Air Shocks is a sure-fire way to guarantee that your horse enjoys a smooth ride and is protected from the emotional and physical stresses of transportation. With an air ride suspension system, both you and your horse will take advantage of a smoother ride, fewer bumps, slower braking, and less vibration fatigue.
Whether you’re traveling five miles or five hundred miles, an air ride Air Bellow can help you haul your horse more smoothly, with less anxiety and fewer injuries. He will go to your destination more rested and relaxed – and ready to give his best on the track.
Often, first time horse owners try to cut expenses and opt not to install an air suspension system – until AFTER their first bad towing experience. But, as any experienced equestrian enthusiast will show you, whether you use your trailer professionally or recreation-ally, these prices mount up for hauling and performing. The sum of the cost of your towing vehicle, trailer, tack and horses,additionally to all other expenses involved in the equine experience, make the, cost of an air ride suspension system minimal. It will pay for itself quickly by reducing stress on your horse and preventing inevitable repairs as time passes.
What if you currently have Air Compressors in your truck or trailer? Well- that’s definitely an edge. But, the most critical location for eliminating torque (and ensuring a smooth ride) is at the hitch. Without a truck air ride suspension hitch, you are still lacking maximum protection and cushioning for your horse – and yourself.
With an air ride suspension system, you’ll have a safer ride overall. The air suspension system allows for precision braking and more control around curves – both of which will reduce motion impact on your horse. Another advantage to an air suspension system is being able to adjust to load size, so if you’re towing a young filly, a large stallion, or even two horses, you can feel confident that they’re adequately protected and in good condition to perform.
Whether you’re a novice or a professional, before you decide to head out on the highway for an additional show, consider installing an air ride suspension system. You’ll both benefit from the ride – and just maybe your horse will many thanks with a stellar performance on the track!