Tuesday, November 28, 2006

Honda ATV (ATVs) By Marsha Maung

When it comes to buying ATV, there’s nothing more important than knowing that the machine is not only nice on the eyes, but it’s also professionally designed and is absolutely safe! This is when brand and history of the company that develops the ATV comes into the picture. The name Honda is legendary and when you look at a Honda ATV, you know you’re looking at quality and reliability. Honda first developed and sold its first ATV back in the 70’s and it has come a long way since then. Today, Honda is one of the leading ATV providers in the world. There are many reasons for that but one of them is this - Honda ATVs are not only creatively designed but it’s also of exceptional quality. In its earlier days, Honda ATVs are better known for their functionality as a reliable workhorse. But today, things have taken a turn because many people enjoy riding ATVs for fun. Hence, Honda recognizes this change and have been producing top of the line Honda ATVs to meet market needs.

With their experience in manufacturing various types of vehicles whether for transportation means or for recreation, Honda ATVs are always developed with their customers in mind. On top of that, Honda produces a wide range of designs and models to suit different market like the Sports series for people who like to ride ATV for fun, the Utility series for work purposes and finally, the Leisure series. As the demand for ATV increases, the number of models for Honda ATV also increases….including Honda ATVs for kids. Honda ATVs are developed for fun and safety…and that’s important to ATV enthusiasts! That’s why Honda has emerged as one of the leading providers of ATVs the world over.

Honda ATVs are packed with powerful features that improve handling and increase the level of fun one will have. This is especially important for kids. Honda ATVs are usually packed with many safety features which make Honda ATVs very kid-friendly.

And one of the best things about buying a Honda ATV and not other brands is this…not only does Honda produce a wide range of Honda ATV models but they also release an amazingly extensive line of tools and accessories to make your riding experience a more exciting but safe one. On top of that, it’s easy to find replacements and spare parts for Honda ATVs too…compared to other less-known models. Honda ATV accessories and spare parts (even used Honda ATVs) can be found in your nearly ATV outlet or on the Internet! This is the advantage of choosing a Honda ATV…availability. The reason why Honda ATVs are so easy to find is that Honda’s American Honda’s Motorcycle Division distributes ATVs, motorcycles, scooters and watercraft in the US and they have a large number of associates to help them handle distribution.

So, is it any wonder why one of the world’s first ATV producers is leading the pack by a mile today as an ATV manufacturer?

Marsha Maung is an ATV enthusiast enthusiastically promoting ATV riding as a sport and family activity! She runs and is one of the staff for one of the hottest and fastest-growing ATV sites right now...http://www.atv4kids.com. Upload and share pictures, articles, views, advice, reviews, ideas, tips and tricks to ATV riding with other ATV enthusiasts through ATVspace, http://www.atv4kids.com/atvspace.

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Enhance Your ATV Riding Skill This Winter By Marsha

Although many ATV fans wouldn’t mind forging through the winter chills just to ride their ATVs outside, there are some others who would rather curl up beside a fireplace, warm cocoa in hand while dreaming of riding their ATVs outside…in the summer. First of all, we encourage those who are not too keen on riding ATV in winter to try it out for a little while and quit it only if you are sure winter ATV riding is not the thing for you. well, instead of sitting there hoping, wishing and dreaming about ATV riding, here’s something else you can do to keep your enthusiasm for ATV riding alive…Off Road Fury 4, that is.

It’s not the real thing but hey, it’s really close! Listen, if you’re going to be sitting there dreaming about ATV riding this winter, might as well practice your ATV riding with this game. Off Road Fury 4 is a PlayStation Game that is developed by Climax Racing and it is a big hit with many ATV fans. In fact, it’s so realistic and fun that some people actually turned into ATV fans and ATV riders after being introduced to the game!

Critics have officially given it their thumbs up…especially to the new improvements that Climax has made to the ATV game recently. So, while your REAL ATV is parked in the garage for the winter, Offroad Fury offers players more than 30 different types of ATVs and offroad vehicles. The ATVs there are designed in a very realistic manner and so are the 64 tracks. In fact, once you try it out, you’ll agree that this ATV game offers ATV fans tracks and trails that is not quite possible to fine in real life! So, don’t just sit there moaning about how cold it is and how you wish you could dust your ATV off and head on outside, instead, start practicing and enhancing your ATV riding skill with Offroad Fury Pro instead. And who knows…by the time winter is over, you’ll be even better than you were before.

RacewayATV is a leading online ATV, ATV parts, ATV accessories provider today. Please visit http://www.racewayatv.com for more information.

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Yamaha Jet Ski WaveRunner By: Low Jeremy

Yamaha’s venture to the marine water craft began as early as the 60’s but the company’s production of the personal water crafts came in later, in 1986. There are several reasons why Yamaha decided to produce PVC. One of them was the increasing interest of the public with Kawasaki’s Jet Ski and Bombardier’s Sea-Doo. (The names Jet Ski and Sea-Doo have become the generic terms for stand-up and sit-down personal water craft respectively.) The sales of the two brands kept on rising that prompted the entry of the WaveRunner into the marine recreation picture.

The very first Yamaha PVC at the same time the very first sit-down PVC was the WaveRunner 500 or the Marine Jet 500T. Although the Sea-Doo first released the sit-downs, the WaveRunner set today’s sit-down market.

A year later, the WaveRunner was shortly replaced with the name WaveJammer 500 or the Marine Jet 500S. This model was considered as the world’s first solo riding sit-down PWC. Same with the WaveRunner 500, the WavaJammer was very agile with its combination of small hull and fixed steering column.

The sit-down model was still very popular during the 90’s and resulted to the introduction of the WaveRunner III 650 or the Marine Jet 650TL. This model was given the recognition as the world’s first PVC that was designed for 3 passengers. It featured high-performance engine, great stability, speed, and a larger hull. This model became the parent of the later Yamaha WaveRunner models as the demands for larger PVC’s increased over the years.
Before the introduction of another WaveRunner (except for the WaverRunner VX650 in 1992) came several other Yamaha PVC’s. These include Super Jet 650 stand-up (jet ski), WaveBlaster 700 that rode like a motorcycle, WaveRaider 700, WaveVenture 700 with a 3-seater capacity, and the WaveBlaster II with a very powerful 760cc engine.

In 1997 came the WaveRunner GP 1200 with one of the most powerful engines in the market. From hereon, the power, size, style, and features become the priority of Yamaha. More models with these characteristics came out. The WaveRunner XL 1200 came a year after. In 1999 two models, the WaveRunner SUV 1200 and WaveRunner XL 1200 Ltd was released.
In 2000, the Yamaha PVC, the WaveRunner GP 1200R, has 155 hp engine with amazing body design. It was followed by the WaveRunner XLT 1200, WaveRunner FX140, WaveRunner GP 1300R with 1200cc engine, WaveRunner FX Cruiser High Output higher performance 4-stroke engines, WaveRunner VX Deluxe, WaveRunner FX Cruiser High Output, and WaveRunner VX 700. All these models are performance driven, stylish and most of all, very affordable.

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Tuesday, November 14, 2006

Craft And Hobby Woods - Basswood - Balsa Wood and Others

Many hobbies involve building, carving, or wood burning which require speciality woods. These hobby and craft woods are available for just about any purpose. Hobbyists may choose from balsa, basswood, plywood, walnut, cherry, maple, among others for their project needs. Sheets or strips of these fine woods are available in thicknesses from 1/32 " to one inch, and in widths from 1/16 through six inches. You may purchase either sheets or strips.

Balsa is the most versatile of the hobby woods. Native to South America, these sixty foot trees are grown on large plantations. The wood is lightweight and strong. South Americans have been using balsa for boat and raft building since antiquity. Anyone who can recall Thor Heyerdahl's Kon Tiki adventures will know of his successful attempt to reach the Polynesian Islands from South America on a balsa raft.

Balsa's fine grain combined with its strength and light weight have made it valuable for a great number of uses. Its heat retention ability has made it useful for insulating refrigerator and ship holds. It is used in aircraft to reduce vibration. Surfboards and life preservers have also been manufactured from balsa wood.

Crafters and hobbyists will find balsa very easy to cut and carve, making it ideal for a multitude of projects. It can also be painted or stained any color the hobbyist desires. Its greatest value for hobbyists is undoubtedly in the construction of model airplanes. Free flight , control line, and radio control aircraft are all made primarily from balsa wood. Other uses for this versatile wood include model boat building and dollhouse construction, as well as many other craft projects. Model railroaders can use balsa for scratch-building houses and other structures, bridges, and structural support for scenery.

Basswood, or linden, is another wood crafters and hobbyists find very useful. This North American wood is grown primarily in northern Michigan and Wisconsin. Heavier than balsa, it shares many of it's characteristics - close-grained, strong, and lightweight. Basswood's hobby uses mirror those of balsa, but its heavier weight limits its use in building model airplanes. Because it carves easily, it is the premier choice for both beginning and advanced woodcarvers. Novice wood burners will also find basswood friendly, as it burns well. Like balsa, it is available in strips and sheets. Additionally, specialty shapes for dollhouse building include molding, siding, and roof shingles.

Special project needs may require the use of hobby plywood. This extremely high quality plywood ranges in thickness from paper thin 1/32 of an inch to 1/4 inch. Birch is the wood used, so it can take any stain desired. It is very durable and suitable for many uses.

Other woods are available for specialized hobby projects, including walnut, maple, cherry, and mahogany. Twenty four inch lengths include both strips and sheets. The maximum width for sheets is four inches.

Basswood and balsa are the most commonly available hobby/craft woods. Other types may need to be special ordered from your local craft or hobby shop. Check out the selection today for all your project needs.

Paul Wonning is the owner of Toys, Hobbies and Crafts.com a web site which has information about many hobbies and crafts.