Advanced Elements AdvancedFrame Inflatable Kayak

The Advanced Elements AdvancedFrame Inflatable Kayak is a hybrid between a solid shell and an inflatable. It has aluminum ribs that solidify the hull and the bow to make it track as well as any solid kayak on the market.  inflatablekayak

The AdvancedFrame is a hybrid of a folding frame kayak and an inflatable kayak. Its bow slices through water like a knife and rivals the trackability of hard-shell kayaks. The stern acts as a skeg, increasing the tracking performance. It uses extremely durable materials and high-end components. There is plenty of on-board storage room for extended trips. It sets up in just a few minutes and is compact enough to take along on a weekend adventure. Length: 10′ 5″; Width: 32″; Weight: 36 lbs (16 kg); MaxWt.: 300 lbs (136 kg); Color: Red/Gray.

Advanced Elements AdvancedFrame Inflatable Kayak Reviews:

“I’ve been using this kayak for a couple years. I mainly wanted something to get me out on the water for photographing wildlife in the bay. I paddle it around a wetland wildlife reserve, through a large, heavily-trafficed harbor, out into the open ocean. The boat is slow compared to 17′ to 19′ touring kayaks I’ve paddled, but far more stable. I bought the AE Backbone to stiffen the boat – which helps.

I use a relatively heavy camera to shoot birds, etc., so stability is more important than anything else. I can maneuver this boat however I need it with total ease, and lean way over to get a low-profile shot.

Setup only takes 5 minutes now that I’m used to the process. I use a double-action pump to push air on both the downstroke and the upstroke (nice and fast). Cold water causes air in the main tube to compress, so a good pump is needed to provide enough pressure to compensate.

I can’t really complain about quality. I’ve run the boat up onto rocks and into all kinds of muck. I got one tear in a top seam, but patched it with the provided patch kit. The longer I’ve had it, the less care I take with it, but it still performs and holds up well.

It’s not ideal for long or fast trips, nor for open-ocean swells, but it does exactly what I wanted it to do. Calm-water paddling and riding currents are great, while chop makes it sluggish. Keep it recreational and all will be fine.”

“I was hesitant about buying an inflatable because I had a hard shell before, and frankly I just didn’t think an inflatable could come close to matching a hard shell on the water. But I had to sell my hard shell because it was too impractical- I live in a small apartment, so storage was a MAJOR problem, and I have a small car so transportation was a problem. So I decided to try this inflatable, and I could not be happier with my purchase. It has all the benefits of a hard shell kayak, like tracking, speed, durability, without the hassle of transporting it and storage. The skegs on the bottom of the boat really help with tracking, and the weight also gives it more durability. I pick up about as much speed as I did with a hard shell, and it handles currents well. Set up and deflation is pretty simple, I can get it up and ready in less than six minutes. I’m about 5′5, so I’ve got plenty of leg room, the cockpit is super comfy, lots of cargo room and storage on top too.
Solid purchase, gotten a ton of compliments on it from friends and strangers who lay eyes on it. Great boat!”

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September 30, 2009 | Leave a Comment 

Cricut 29 0001 Personal Electronic Cutting Machine

Save over $85 when you buy today from Amazon.com

cricut290001personalcuttingmachineAnyone who does paper crafts knows you need a good cutter! The Cricut 29 ooo1 Personal Electronic Cutting Machine is a scrapbookers dream!

With this cutter you can cut letters, shapes or phrases. You can also work in a multitude of mediums, including  vellum, paper, cardstock, and vinyl. Your project options are just about limitless.

The Cricut is perfect for creating titles for your scrapbooking pages. You no longer have to do each letter or word one at a time, the Cricut does the whole phrase for you at once.

If you have collected dies, this may be a lot better. With over 4500 available images you would have trouble finding space enough to hold all those dies ~ or the money to buy them all.

Here’s what a couple people have said about the Cricut 29 0001 Personal Electronic Cutting Machine:

I have no knowledge of scrap bookie things, and think you are all mad as hatters, but my friend loves the gift.
So, 5 stars for being exactly what my friend wanted and arriving promptly for xmas.
Nicholas Pietrzak

I bought the Cricut Personal Cutting Machine primarily for my daughter and granddaughter who are scrapbooking together. It will live at my daughter’s house, but it will be available to me when I need it. (I make greeting cards.)

I easily taught my granddaughter, who is a first-grader, to use the system with adult supervision. We agreed she should tie back her long hair for safety and keep fingers clear of the working parts. With my help and supervision, she was quickly selecting shapes and sizes and cutting the shapes she wanted. She understood the use of the shift key and also the creative features.

We won’t let her use the system alone until she is quite a bit older, but the user interface and operation of the machine is very simple once the machine is set up. My granddaughter was so enthusiastic about her experience that she wanted to be the one to teach her mother how to use it. We all love the Cricut.
Lucy L

Read more reviews of the Cricut 29 0001 Personal Electronic Cutting Machine.

This is a great product for anyone who loves crafty stuff. It will probably be an unexpected surprise, and they will always remember it was YOU who thought to give such an amazing gift.

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September 17, 2009 | Leave a Comment 

Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff … And It’s All Small Stuff

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Everyone is busy and stress is a huge factor in people’s lives. Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff is a great way to help people lessen the impact of stress in their lives. When it comes down to it, it’s all small stuff!!

The Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff series started with a simple book. The book blossomed into a workbook, and now has become a great way to learn how to stay calm in just about any situation in your life. Whoever you’re buying for, whatever their cirucumstances are there is probably a Don’t Sweat the Small stuff, book, calendar or work book designed for what they are going through.

If you’re looking for an inspirational gift, this is a great place to start!!

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September 17, 2009 | Leave a Comment