The Klutz Book of Knots: How to Tie the World's 24 Most Useful Hitches, Ties, Wraps, and Knots
by Klutz
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Spiral-bound (01 December, 1985)
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Knot Satisfied
For bored people with money for buying knot books, but who don't actually own any ropes, this is a totally cool book because it actually comes with two ropes on its cover!

I've got my trucker's hitch all tied up on one of the several heavy cardboard pages in this book that have holes and slots in them for tying up ropes, with a prusik foot hold tied on to it already, and all just a few minutes gone.Now I only need to somehow actually get near some cargo or a truck one day!

For sure this book has all the great knots needed for any sort of the lame things I was vaguely thinking of maybe tying up with string some day.But hey, I might even go out and buy some rope after this!

Most user-friendly knot book
For learning basic knots, this book is a great resource.Author prioritizes knots, indicating the three most useful.Diagrams are great.Ropes included with book are helpful.

Nearly satisfying...
The aim of this book is to tie simple knots. As an introduction for children, this book may serve its purpose, but even at that, it tries too hard. The format and illustrations, though good, do not provide the necessary support for children to achieve the goal of tying these knots by themselves. If you are a parent, you'll have to learn how yourself, then teach your kids how to do it - which is fine.

This is a fun and "cute" book for kids that provides more entertainment thanlearning value. Once viewed, however, I suspect that the fluffy content will not attract a second look. Hopefully, the book does provide an outlet for curiosity that may develop into long-term interest in acquiring useful skills.

The book comes with rope, ready to be tied through holes in the covers. However, kids will NOT follow the attractive illustrations intuitively. Other books in the same price range are better for learning how to tie knots using more and clearer diagrams and descriptive text - though less attractively. For diehard enthusiasts, the most authoritative (and difficult!) book on knot tying is the venerable Ashley Book of Knots, by Clifford Ashley. ...

As an alternative to deciphering diagrams on a page, you could search ... for "Beutner Multimedia" to find a series of multimedia software CD-ROMs on knot tying adopted by the Boy Scouts of America. The CD-ROMs use video to show any kid or adult how to tie, splice, and knot at various skill levels using high quality video instruction performed by an expert. (Remarkably, the software runs entirely off the CD-ROM, without installation, on a PC.)

The best solution? Find a senior citizen to teach you how to tie the knots! In a relaxing afternoon, you can learn all of the knots you'll ever need without the frustration of following confusing diagrams.

Because this book does spark interest in acquiring an important skill, it earns a conditional recommendation of 3 stars. ... Read more

Isbn: 0932592104
Sales Rank: 34311
Subjects:  1. Activity Books - General    2. Children's 9-12 - Reference    3. Children: Grades 2-3    4. Games & Activities - General    5. Juvenile Nonfiction    6. Knots and splices    7. Reference - General   

Ashley Book of Knots
by Doubleday
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Hardcover (21 June, 1944)
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Editorial Review

The Ashley Book of Knots takes us back to a time when knots saved lives and put dinneron the table. Whether out at sea or in a pioneer cabin, knots were a part of daily life, one that is nearly losttoday. But in this attractive, well-organized archive of more than 3,900 different knots--presented through7,000 illustrations--the art of knot tying lives on, both as a historical reference and a reservoir of handyknowledge. ... Read more

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Should be a staple in every reference library
Go to your nearest hardware store, and look at all the fasteners. There are U-bolts, swages, eye-hooks, and on, too many to count. Well, not too long ago, the metal in a bolt would have been a prohibitive cost. Instead, the jobs of all those fasteners were filled by knots.

There is a branch of mathematics called "knot theory". It deals with one-dimensional fibers crossing in 3-space, and no other dimensionality has quite the same properties. A strand, wrapped around another and holding it, is a remarkable thing.

Daily jobs in older eras touch abstract math in this book. It's a remarkable encyclopedia of practical, beautiful, and profound ways of pulling things together. Ashley shows bows, buttons, nooses, braids, knots, bights, and seemingly endless other ways to make simple strings into tools, toys, and decorations.

You will come away from this book with respect. All those different people - fishermen, sailors, weavers, surgeons, and shipping clerks - all of them had their own needs and only strings to meet those needs with. They did their jobs, and did them well, using the techniques remembered in this book. What's more, mathematicians use this book as a fundamental reference. Just about any twist in space was named here, so Ashley has become the catalog. When a mathematician refers to "Ashley #128", the structure has been specified completely.

This is history, practice, theory, and fun between the same covers. No working library can be without it.

//wiredweird

"Just look it up in Ashley's!"
THE ASHLEY BOOK OF KNOTS (c.1944) by Clifford W. Ashley, is the definitive reference work on knots, splices, and ropework in general.Born in 1881 in New Bedford, Massachusetts, Clifford W. Ashley was an antique dealer and artist, who spent eleven years writing his magnum opus, THE ASHLEY BOOK OF KNOTS, and died three years after its 1944 publication.

In his pursuit of ropework, Mr. Ashley spent six months at sea on the whaling bark SUNBEAM; and six weeks on a Delaware Bay oysterman called a 'bugeye'.He interviewed tradesmen, such as: steeplejacks, cobblers, truckdrivers, butchers, electric linesmen, and boyscouts as well as sailors and sea captains to document each nuance of knot unique to its trade.He was taught a few knots by Mr. Ringling himself of circus fame; and taught a knot to Mr. DuPont, a captain of industry.

The result of Mr. Ashley's research was a significant collection of 7,000 drawings of 3,900 knots and their application in a 620 page knot tyers tome which has become a veritable bible for rope workers the world over.In just about any capacity that a rope can be utilized has found its way into THE ASHLEY BOOK OF KNOTS.Mr. Ashley has covered: netting, lashings, block & tackle, splices, hitches, and bends.He went from purely decorative knots with no practical value to knots applied to industrial use.He included a whole chapter on rope tricks and puzzles.There is an amusing catalog of small figures the author drew to rate the quality of each knot described, such as a deuce of clubs to designate 'unimportance', or an kedge anchor to indicate 'reliability'.

Equally important as the knot's description was their utilization on incidental equipment.Mr. Ashley fortuitously included a description of a rope's application on fairleads, belaying pins, H-bitts, cleats, thumb-cleats, fife rails, pin rails, pin racks, and timberheads; as well as escoteric equipment such as euphroe blocks and crows foots.

The book also includes the important distinction between the kevel (or cavil) and the quarter cleat.The glossary in the back makes another refinement by distinguishing the knot from the sinnet, splice, hitch, and bend.Thus clearing up any misassumptions in knot application (such as that Knot Theory is a branch of pure mathematics and has nothing to do with Knot Tying!) - THE ASHLEY BOOK OF KNOTS settles any disputes in nomenclature.

The only short-coming to this significant work is that the drawings are unclear and vague in some instances, making it impossible to tye a knot in the example given.The book is dated in respect to splicing modern power braids such as Liquid Crystal Polymer, Spectra, or Kevlar; and makes no mention of the type of knot or splice found in an Astronaut's tether.

Still this can be tolerated in view of the wealth of information and history on knots, splices, and rope contained within its pages.And THE ASHLEY BOOK OF KNOTS has gained a further importance in its power of verification.For when some nimrod claims to have invented a new knot or splice, immediately the universal response is: "Just look it up in Ashley's!"

Ashley Book of Knots
If I were to have to chose a book to be the Bible of knot tying this one is it. It covers many of the aspects of Marlinspike Seamanship and just about anything knot tying you might ever be interested in.

There may be books with easier to follow directions for different knots, but this one is relatively concise and once you puzzle out how his nomenclature works you are well on your way to tying just about any knot in the book.

This book is expensive but is well worth the price. It is a main stay of my personal reference library. ... Read more

Isbn: 0385040253
Subjects:  1. Arts And Crafts    2. Crafts / Hobbies    3. Do-It-Yourself    4. General    5. Knots and splices    6. Sailing - General    7. Ships & Shipbuilding - Engineering    8. Sports & Recreation / Sailing    9. CRAFTS/HOBBIES   

Sail Like a Champion
by St. Martin's Press
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Hardcover (01 June, 1992)
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An advice from a legend...
Sailing like a champion is an excellent composed book. Each case is described using at least one of the author's real-life events and is written in a plain and uncomplicated way. But what fascinated me the mostis not the theory of the sail trim (which is by all means one of the best)but the unmatched dedication of Dennis Conner and his unrivaled desire towin. Aa advice from a living legend..., Thank you DC!

A must for any sailors library.
Mr Connor explains everything a sailor needs to know to satisfy his/her desire to race or cruise to the best of his/her ability.He does it by also explaining the jargon that stiffles most books on the subject, makingthem hard to read or follow.Unless, of course, if you were born with a"silver tiller" in your hand.

Well written, smooth reading but not advanced
I found the first chapter too egocentric: Dennis Conner explains that he is a good sailor, and that we have a lot to learn from him. The rest of the book is smooth reading and very well written. I had expected the book to beadvanced, but the book seems to be very targeted at the beginner. Still,there is much useful information in the book.

In my mind, the book hasfour main parts: Part 1: boat design and building (including sails) isbasic, but written in a way that makes it enjoyable to read. It isinvaluable to anyone who without prior knowledge wants to buy a good boat.Part 2: boat handling and maneuvers is mainly for the novice. If you havebeen racing there is probably not much new here. Still the style of writingis good, and the checklists are easy to understand and follow. Part 3:strategy, is a good part. However, if you have attended a Smart Course byNorth Sails (or read their book) you will not find anything new here. Part4: rules and tactics: Nothing really exciting here. The rules are old bynow, and the tactics are the ones you learned in sailing school as akid.

If you are about to enter your first boat, this is the book for you.However, if you have won a few Wednesday night club races you will probablyask for more advanced stuff than what you find in this book. A championlike Dennis Conner should be able to write a book that is much moreadvanced and thus more valuable than this book. ... Read more

Isbn: 0312070780
Sales Rank: 480093
Subjects:  1. Boat racing    2. Boating And Sailing    3. Sailboat racing    4. Sailing    5. Sailing - General    6. Sports    7. Sports & Recreation   

Pathfinder Solar Powered Triple Sensor Watch
by Casio
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As usual, Casio provides great quality if not ease of use...
Let me start out by saying this: I am a hopeless watch collector.The bigger the size and the more nifty options they offer the better.I am also VERY partial to Casio products specifically because of my past history owning many models and their incredible durability.

With that said, I have been (as of late, anyway) collecting Altimeter/Barometer/Digital-Compass watches, mostly from the VERY well made Suunto Observer, X-Lander, X6HR and the really BIG GPS Suunto X9, along with the HighGear Axis and Summit models and when I discovered Casio manufactured a model that also offers several of the same options, I knew I had to have it.I wanted the Titanium model, and almost wish I had spent the extra $ (which really wasn't that much extra, by the way) but the rubber strap version is still great and quite durable.

Initial reaction was a VERY NICE looking instrument.I am particularly happy that Casio went with a mineral crystal lens rather than something cheaper.It IS large (but still smaller than my X-Lander and virtually tiny compared to the Suunto X9) but is surprisingly lightweight and comfortable on my wrist.I own 2 other Casio Solar powered watches so picking up a 3rd watch that I can enjoy without worrying about battery replacement was a very nice plus.

It wasn't until I sat down to calibrate the watch that I decided this would be a 4-star review instead of 5.As I mentioned before, owning several other Altimeter/Barometer/Digital-Compass watches, I was rather familiar with how to do this, and maybe it was ignorance, but I stupidly thought that this particular model would be calibrated in much the same way...NOT SO.Both Suunto and HighGear make it so simple a totally in-experienced person can calibrate the compass and the altimeter with ease.With the Casio Pathfinder (at least with this particular model) you need a separate compass in order to correctly set the internal digital-compass which is ridiculously complicated when compared with the other watches I mentioned.One item I DID like was how you can adjust the temperature reading to compensate for your own body heat, which affects pretty much every watch I am familiar with that has this feature.

One other small item that bugged me was the day, month and year feature at the bottom of the screen being backwards -- at least for us Americans who are used to Day/Month/Year rather than Year/Month/Day.It can throw you a bit -- until you get used to it.

The Barometer graph is useful when keeping track of weather trends (although the HighGear Axis & Summit will go one step further and give you an actual weather icon predicting the next day's weather, whether cloudy, sunny or rainy it shows up right on the screen.So even if you don't fully understand how to read Barometric trend, the watch does it for you -- really slick) and when I compared it with my other watches, I noticed it seemed to be right on the money each time.

The Digital Compass, while a pain in the arse calibrate is easily the coolest looking.Casio has virtually perfected how to project a slightly see-thru LCD image above the regular watch image which gives you all the necessary functions of a normal compass.I give Casio HIGH marks just for how good it looks.LOW marks for how difficult it was to calibrate, and I imagine I may have to do some additional adjusting as I put it to actual use.

The Altimeter, as with ALL watches like this is totally at the mercy of the weather.As weather patterns abruptly change, so too can the altitude reading.I understand Nike has an Altimeter watch which compensates for this and gives extremely accurate readings, but I'll wait to comment on that until after I get one (which I probably will sooner or later).This is only slightly annoying for someone like me who uses my altimeter only sparingly, I can see this could be a HUGE problem for the average Hiker or Mountain Climber, or worse yet, Base Jumper.But since this seems to affect pretty much ALL Altimeter watches in the same way, I suppose the problem is moot for me, but not necessarily for YOU.

As with pretty much everything you purchase, doing your homework will ensure you will not waste your money on something you don't need, or worrying about purchasing something with a bad track record.I would imagine I fall somewhere in the middle.Other than the calibration pain, I feel this is a nice electronic gadget which I will no doubt enjoy for years to come.

Solar crystal clouds the watch face
Solar power is a cool idea, but in practice it makes the crystal appear "cloudy" and harder to read. If you want a pathfinder watch get the regular battery version. ... Read more

Asin: B0000UIWIM
Sales Rank: 51113

Timex 25th Anniversary Ironman Triathlon
by Timex
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TIMEX
timex trihatlon

quisiera saber si lo puedo comprar por que soy de mexicoy cuanto saldria en comprarlo y el envio
en cuanto tiempo llega
y cuanto es en pesos mexicano ... Read more

Asin: B0000U0L7C
Sales Rank: 2335

SOG Specialty Knives S31 Paratool Multi-Tool
by Sog Specialty Knives
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Tools & Hardware
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Features

• Lifetime Warranty
• Patented angled plier head capability
• 15 tool features
• Hex bolt construction for simple customization and cleaning
• Smooth, comfort grip handles

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Premium Quality
I own/collect several multitool brands (Gerber,Leatherman,SOG,Schrade) and by far I am happiest with SOG multitools.The Gerber tool's finish is showing some corrosion and the small flathead screwdriver's tip broke. The Leatherman tools are good (Juice S2 and Kick), but are overpriced (Juice S2).Leatherman is the granddad of multitools and likely offers the widest variety of multitools, but comparative shopping is a must.The Schrade tool is awkward in that some of the tools lockout and some don't lock at all.I am sure it is because some don't require lockout to work, but my opinion is that they should all lockout. I have two SOG multitools (Power Plier and a smaller version)and am very impressed with the heavy duty, anti-corrosive finish, precision, and function of all the instruments.The smaller version has some instruments (phillips screwdriver and a file) that don't have the shiny,chrome-like finish, but still perform well and show no sign of corrosion. All the instruments lockout and work as expected. I've noticed that once any multitool is used for a repair it is not long after that one gets to see how the metal finish endured the stress of the work.I consider this one of the litmus tests of all multitools. Like I previously mentioned in the section about the Gerber tool, some brands just don't stand up well to duress and one will find that the manufacturer actually has a disclaimer that warns against using the tool for what I consider it's intended purpose:on-the-spot, contingency repair.I highly recommend the SOG multitools for that type of use.

Not only inferior, but hazardous as well.
I have owned and used the SOG Paratool for a little over ten years.It has a good assortment of tools and it has proven handy on a number of occasions, but it has no significant advantages over the Leatherman, and significant disadvantages.

They claim that the way that the pliers pivot out from one side of the handles is advantageous for leverage, but I've never been able to figure out just how that is supposed to happen.Rather, the arrangment makes it very awkward to access the other tools.You have to grasp the jaws of the pliers in order to fully unfold the handles, then fold one handle back over the plier, but the plier action isn't spring operated and the locking action is barely perceptible, so as you open it and then fold one handle closed, the plier jaws have a tendency to open and close, pinching your skin.When trying to use the pliers, because the locking action is so weak, the slightest twisting motion will cause one or both of the two handles to fold over on you, which can cause the jaws to slip and again lead to a very bad pinch on your hand, bad enough to break the skin.Simply put, this design is hazardous.

When I bought it, the thing that attracted me is the smooth outer surface of the plier handles.That is its single advantage over the Leatherman, but when I weigh that against its considerable disadvantages, I have to conclude that it is a decidedly inferior tool.Each time that I used it, my resolve to replace it increased, and I recently replaced it with a Leatherman Juice.

Durable, very useful...and yes, it does open with one hand.
I just bought my second Paratool to replace one I left overseas with my father-in-law. I also have a SOG PowerLock. Both the Paratool and the PowerLock have been completely durable and reliable and perform like new. When I still had both, I always carried one with me - the larger, heavier PowerLock in the outdoors or while traveling, and the smaller, lighter Paratool on more "formal" occasions where slipping in into a pocket or less bulk on the belt was called for. My wife still calls me "SOG-Man" now and then (the mythic superhero with the power to repair). Now that I only have the one, I find I miss having the Paratool.
To open the Paratool one-handed, simply press on the lanyard ring/tab with your thumb and the pliers head pivots up and out to where your thumb can press it down into position. As far as the pliers head not locking - that's an asset not a liability. I've fished out many a small part from tight places where the head's ability to pivot was "mission critical".
I carry a SOG with me for those times when I'm not near a tool box or when something just pops up that needs doing/fixing. If I'm planning to do a specific job - say remodel the kitchen, drop the transmission out of the car or wire a network with CAT-5 cable, I assemble a proper tool kit for the job.
I highly recommend the Paratool or the PowerLock. ... Read more

Asin: B00004U9IY
Sales Rank: 8316
Subjects:  1. (Swiss Army Knives)    2. (Knife)    3. (Multitools)    4. Hand Tools    5. Multi-tools   

Leatherman 64010103H Silver Micra
by Leatherman
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Tools & Hardware
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The Micra's ultracompact design harbors 10 tools and weighs only 1-3/4 ounces, so it really is small and light enough to be carried comfortably in a pocket or on a key chain. The scissors on the Micra are extremely effective, and the tweezers don't detach (and get lost), as do those on traditional pocketknives. The Micra features stainless-steel components, including the scissors, a clip-point knife, tweezers, a nail file/cleaner, screwdrivers, a bottle opener, a ruler, and a lanyard attachment. ... Read more

Features

• 25 year warranty
• 10 tools in one ultra-compact unit
• Weighs only 1-3/4 ounces
• Small enough for pocket or keychain
• Includes scissors, clip-point knife, tweezers, screwdrivers, bottle opener, and more

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Compact and very cool
The Leatherman Micra is a very nice little tool. It has an ingenious compact design that holds a lot of tools inside. The main tool you see after opening it up is the scissors, which are very strong. You can cut staples and cardboard with these scissors, along with the other stuff you cut with scissors (papers, string, etc.). There are 3 types of screw drivers which you can use for a variety of screws, ranging from small to regular sized. There's the tweezers, which are better than the ones in the Swiss Army Knives and are attached to the tool so you can't lose them. There is a knife which is pretty sharp. There's a can opener, which you might not use much here but when you go to various countries outside the U.S. they have more bottled soft drinks so you can try them out. There's also a nail file (comes with a cleaner) and a ruler.

The whole knife closes nicely, and it's all stainless steel. Overall, this knife would make a great addition to your keychain so that you can have it with you at all times, and you'll be happy you brought it when it comes in handy.

Great Product
I was given this product used as a gift by a customer at a store.My initial response was that it would be useless, but I now carry it in my pocket quite frequently.A scissors is one of the most useful portable tools to have.Unlike other pocket knifes (e.g. swiss), the scissors on the Leatherman Micra is useable, even for cutting annoying plastic packaging on electronics.I will note that the tweezer side sometimes allows pocket lint onto some of the tools.

Very nice!
Very useful and well made tool. It's not industrial strength but it's small enough to carry easily in a front pants pocket. ... Read more

Asin: B000065UEB
Subjects:  1. Multi-tools    2. (Swiss Army Knives)    3. (Knife)    4. (Multitools)    5. Hand Tools   

3-pack Elder® Merino Wool Socks
by ELDER HOSIERY
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list price: $20.00
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WOOL SOCKS FOR $3 A PAIR!!!???
When I first saw this offer last year, I couldn't believe it was genuine. I was used to paying $10 to $15 a pair for wool socks. When they arrived, I still found it hard to believe. But these are excellent quality socks that have held up well through heavy use and lots of washings. The three pair are serving well alongside their far more expensive drawer-mates. It's hard to imagine someone getting excited by a pair of socks, but these are worth getting excited about. I agree that a color other than gray would help to stretch these socks further in my wardrobe, but for the price... I ain't complainin'!

These socks are golden!!
Socks seem like a strange kind of thing on which to write a review, but these socks are special. I placed an order for a friend of mine who runs a soup kitchen in Poplar Bluff Missouri. It was an order of about 60 pairs of these socks which probably seemed pretty strange to the people at Sportsman's Guide, but they sent them anyway. I didn't think much about it until I got an e-mail from Joni, the lady in Poplar Bluff, that the socks had arrived.

She told me that you would think that the socks were made of gold the way the people at her free store responded to them. They had NEVER seen such socks!! They were soft and they were thick and warm. Most of them had never even heard of wool socks.

Now I don't think twice about wool socks because I love them but it gave me real pause to think that there were people who had never even heard of such a wonderful thing. These people couldn't believe that someone would just give them something this good. Yes, this good.

So if you're thinking of buying some of these why don't you get an extra pair or two and give them to someone who needs them. It will be an education, I promise, and your gift will reward you many times over when you experience the gratitude such a small thing can evoke.

Momma's Happy
I ordered these socks for my Mother's birthday and she absolutely loves them. They are thick and warm, perfect for cold Indiana winters.Thank you. ... Read more

Asin: B0000AWX3V
Sales Rank: 886

Nissan Travel Companion 0.79-Quart Stainless-Steel Insulated Bottle
by Nissan
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Kitchen
list price: $34.00 -- our price: $24.99
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Virtually unbreakable, this lightweight, vacuum-insulated thermos travels to work or recreation easily, and for hours afterward, coffee, tea, or broth will still be hot. Or lemonade, iced tea, or a sports drink will still be chilled. Tapered toward the top and slim enough (11 inches high, 3 inches in diameter at bottom) to safely pour with one hand, it slips into a briefcase or backpack. Pouring is a snap--twist off the cup, which holds 6 ounces of liquid, twist the stopper a few turns and pour through a no-drip slot (there's one for righthanders, another for lefthanders) without removing the stopper. Fine threading ensures the stopper seals tightly, while the exterior has a handsome satin finish. The smooth interior cleans with sponge or cloth, and preheating or prechilling with hot or cold water is recommended. --Fred Brack ... Read more

Features

• Five-year warranty against defects
• Keeps beverages hot or cold for hours
• Holds nearly 26 ounces
• Easy, no-drip pouring without removing stopper
• Hand wash with mild detergent

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Best bang for your buck. Period.
I'll keep it short and sweet.This is the best value you will find while performing at a top notch level.I've been reading other reviews here, and they are pretty much all spot on.I only wish every...product I buy performs as well as this.

Great! Excellent thermos for hot beverages
This is an excellent product. I like to carry around hot coffee or tea with me throughout the day, and this does the trick.I often leave my house at 11 and don't get back until 10 at night, and this thermos will keep my beverage steaming hot even with me pouring a drink every so often.That's also a good point, the screw-top doesn't have to come completely out in order to pour; it can be screwed open half-way, and it serves as a convenient pouring spout.It's very well-designed--the pour stream is just the right speed, and when I'm done, nothing leaks over the edge and down the side of the canister.

The bottle itself is quite sturdy and, as someone mentioned, makes a very pleasant gong sound when struck with your finger.I dropped it once on the hard asphalt parking lot, and it came out unscathed.The cup top, however, is much softer apparently, and dented quite easily. It's not really damaged, I'm just a little upset that it dented when the rest of the bottle didn't.

Overall, a very good choice of thermos if you like to have a hot drink all day long.

Best travel "Thermos" out there
I was quite frustrated by many similar designs that just didn't seem to work right, although at the time I had no idea how good a travel "thermos" should be.I thought all these 'munition' styled insulated bottles were made the same, but clearly they aren't.

The lid on my current travel thermos broke and I was in the market for a new one, and by accident ran into the Amazon reviews.I couldn't believe the claims.But it made sense, considering "clone" bottles cost half to 1/3rd the price of the Nissan Stainless, maybe clones weren't made with similar standards.

I tried similar designs from Starbucks, Dicks Sporting Goods, and a kitchen supply store and none could keep liquids warm past 4 hours, much less hot.They all came with fancy pour spouts, a spring loaded pop-up or insta-open fancies that all broke in 1-2 years and were very difficult to clean [coffee in the spring mechanisms was impossible to clean without disassembling the non-user serviceable spouts]. What ever happened to a simple cork like cap?

I was surprised by the Nissan.As it use is for travel, weight and size is important so while a tad bigger and heftier, keeping liquids _hot_ at least 8 hours or longer was far more important, and it did that very well.It had a simple screw on cap, that was superbly easy to clean.This is the one year anniversary of my bottle, and I couldn't be more happier.It has many dings and bumps today, dropped numerous times, treated without respect as it goes through hell all day and still rocks!

Some quickie notes to help other readers:

Heat retention:although this is claimed to past 12 hours, it depends on how much liquid remains in the bottle.The energy of the remaining liquid is extracted faster than if the bottle were full.If you don't precharge the bottle with boiling water for at least 10 minutes or longer, the liquid won't stay hot as long either.I drink small 'sake' size sips of coffee all day at work and with this bottle, 8 hours is the norm.

Cleaning: for stainless steel, a simple method of removing coffee stains is baking soda, i.e., sodium bicarbonate ... it neutralizes the acids and the stains literally strip away from stainless steel.A tablespoon added to boiling water, soak for half hour or longer [for best results, recap the bottle and leave overnight] will restore a new shine with little to no scrubbing.

Excellent product, it could last forever! ... Read more

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The New Book of Sail Trim
by Sheridan House
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Paperback (01 February, 1995)
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Reviews (3)

Winds of Confusion
This was one of the first books I read about sail trim and I nearly gave up the sport on the spot. Conglomerating clippings from the magazine produced a very uneven book, sometimes conflicting, and frequently pitched to people of widely different experience. One chapter would assume years on the water while the next was aimed at newbies. Avoid this. Of the half dozen books on the subject I've read since, North U's sail trim book was easily the best. I'd suggest buying that instead. (And I'm still sailing.)

multiple authors
Each of the chapters are written by separate authors... some better than others.Overall there are some very good chapters onsail trimming.

Has valuable information on individual topics.
A good book to read.Has some nice, concise articles on a variety of topics.I found it useful. ... Read more

Isbn: 0924486813
Sales Rank: 87999
Subjects:  1. Aerodynamics    2. Sail Boating    3. Sailboat racing    4. Sailing    5. Sailing - General    6. Sails    7. Sports    8. Sports & Recreation