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For the past several years, I have chosen a word to sort of help me stumble through the year. I'm sure it was my sister who first found Susannah Conway and her Find Your Word website. It's a fun exercise that kind of helps you formulate how you want to see your world in the year ahead by choosing a word. Ms. Conway has a free five day email course which can be used to guide you along in the choosing.
I usually choose my word during the last week of the year, then I spend a couple of days working through Susannah's "unravelling" exercise. It has been a nice way to reflect on the year that was and to look forward to the next year. It does take a little time, but it's worth it to me. I prefer to sit in the middle of my bed with the night table lights on, surrounded by colored markers (Sharpie extra fine point), my dog to keep me company, and silence. This year I added some good smells from my essential oil diffuser. I've had music on before, but I tend to sing along and it takes my mind off the words that I'm writing. I'm not a very good multi-tasker.
The thing about unravelling and resolutions is that I often disregard them after a few months, like most people probably do. The challenge I gave myself is to review my 2016 thoughts once a month; I think I'm going to aim for the first Saturday or Sunday of the month to do that. I'm not sure what it will look like yet, so I'll play that by ear.
The word I chose for 2016 is SOFTEN. I was surprised to get to that word, but the more I thought about it and said it, the more "right" it felt. Going in to the process, I was pretty sure my word for 2016 would be CHANGE. I mean, let's face it, 2016 is full of changes: MT is going to start a new job. T will turn 18, graduate from high school and head off to college. I'm going to celebrate my 50th birthday, for goodness sake!
The more I thought about it, change was going to happen no matter what. I didn't need that word to guide me through the year. I needed a word that would help me deal with the changes!
I thought about OPEN, like being open to the changes. Change can be really hard for me. It can be uncomfortable. Because of that, I didn't think OPEN was the right word. How about ACCEPTANCE? I thought about it, but it seemed so passive, like I was just going to way, "Ok, whatever." That wouldn't do. Then Susannah had a list of words to help prod the process and I saw SOFTEN. I immediately had a warm feeling from it. Gosh, that sounds kind of dorky, but it's the truth. The more I thought about it, the more I was into it.
During the last part of last year, I was very tense for various reasons. I was snappy. I didn't feel like I was putting my best self forward. I was cranky at home and at work. I was short-tempered with everyone and it came across in my tone of voice and in my actions. It wasn't a nice feeling and I couldn't get out of the rut.
Enter my first change using my word: my vow to soften my thoughts and words and feelings and to work my way out of my funk. I know it's only been six days, but I have thought of my word every day it and it has caused me to change what I was going to say or how I reacted to something. I feel good about that change. Reviewing and reaffirming my word will be part of my monthly process.
OY! I sound like such a nerd! Oh well. That's how I roll :)
Another part of the unravelling process that I really enjoy is a page where there is a winding road that starts in January and ends in December. Susannah encourages you to sort of map out the year with things that you know will happen (graduation, birthdays) and fill in some fun stuff you want to do along the way. The next two pages have twelve blocks, one for each month, where you can put in a little more detail about what you want to do in those months. Filling out those blocks is super fun for me! I'm really good at the first three months, the second quarter is a little less full and the third and fourth quarter are almost empty. Guess what? As part of my monthly review, I will look ahead to future months and see what I can fill in. Some things might not get done, but others will. Plus I'll probably have some epiphanies now and then. Those ideas and plans will need to be added to the months.
I love making lists and planning and dreaming!
That's all I've got for tonight. You got a little soul-sharing from me. Please think gentle thoughts about me after you read this, even if you think I'm a bit strange. I actually think I'm pretty practical and realistic in real life. I just like to let go and dream and imagine and stretch my brain every now and again.
Talk to you tomorrow!
"Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind." Dr. Seuss
Wednesday, January 6, 2016
2 comments:
- Kteach said...
I enjoyed reading your thoughts. I am not a list maker although I see the good points of doing them. I am just not consistent. I may choose a word this year, I did last year but I forgot :)
- January 7, 2016 at 1:11 AM
- Pappy1 said...
Good for you. I got a glimpse into your thought process aand I liked it. I and not a list maker in a physical sense. I like to think about things and try and put them in order in my mind. Maybe my word would be mellow. Take time to enjoy life as I go along. I tend to become to intense with people close to me. I should mellow out and be kinder.
- January 7, 2016 at 9:59 PM
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Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Aahh! Red!
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Your snowflake is very pretty! I love the color you used!
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Beautiful! You'll have to hang all of your doodad snowflakes on your Christmas tree and take a picture this winter!! I bet they would look stunning!ReplyDelete
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Best Compound Bows Reviewed and Rated
The compound bow market is vast and varied, and it's hard to keep up with trends in technology and style. At the heart of all this, though, lay the core values of a quality compound: reliability, quality craftsmanship, and versatility. A well-researched selection from the outset can provide the bow hunter with a weapon that'll last many years and fit varied hunting situations with ease.
While there are many top choices available, we have narrowed down a list of ten great bows that cover all bases – from great all-rounders to the top of the range speedsters, and even a couple of choices for the younger archer. Many of the bows on this list are suitable for both men and women and can be adjusted for the up-and-coming teenage hunter.
Featured Recommendations
- Diamond Infinite Edge
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- Affordable Price
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- Cruzer – Bear Archery
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- Versatile
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- Reign 6 - Bowtech
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- Ultimate Performance
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10 Best Compound Bows
1. Diamond Infinite Edge Pro by Bowtech
The Infinite Edge Pro is one of the lighter bows on the market. This is great for hunters who demand a bow that's easy to lug around in the field. Any concerns about stability are quashed by the added stabilizer.
Another Versatile Package
The Infinite Edge Pro offers a wide adjustable range in draw weights and lengths; making it another great choice for a long-term investment. It is one of few bows to offer a maximum draw of 31" for those archers with a long reach.
Features and Specifications
draw weight adjustable from 5-70lb
draw length adjustable from 13-31"
speed (IBO) 310 fps
axle-axle length 31"
Another great value bow, the Infinite Edge Pro sits in the middle of the range and makes for a great choice economically.
The Infinite Edge Pro is a great choice for beginners through to experienced archers.
- Wide range of adjustment
- Long maximum draw length
- light weight
- Light weightless beneficial for target archery
2. Cruzer – Bear Archery
Bows are built for all kinds of specifications – but the Cruzer takes it all in its stride. With adjustable draw weights from an incredible 5 to 70 pounds; and draw length adjustment from 12 to 30 inches – this may well be the only bow you'll ever need. Start the kid out with a bow that'll grow with them all the way to adulthood. Dial back the draw weight for the female archer. Or shoot a 'man-sized' 70lb hunting bow all in the one package.
Features and Specifications
draw weight adjustable from 5-70lb
draw length adjustable from 12-30"
speed (IBO) 310 fps
axle-axle length 32"
75% let off
The Bear Cruzer is a very affordable bow, sitting in the middle of the pack on this list. It is well worth the investment.
This is a fantastic bow for anyone looking to get started in archery or the seasoned hunter. There isn't much this bow can't do well.
- Fantastic versatility
- Limited lifetime warranty
- World renowned manufacturer
- Not already in your hands!
3. Reign 6 - Bowtech
Features and Specifications
draw weights 50, 60, 70lb
draw length adjustable from 24-30"
speed (IBO) 350 fps
axle-axle length 32 5/8"
The Reign 6 is the most expensive bow on this list, however, for serious hunters who demand ultimate performance, this is well worth it.
The Reign 6 is a great performer and a top-of-the-line hunting bow for serious bow hunters.
- draw weights 50, 60, 70lb
- draw length adjustable from 24-30"
- speed (IBO) 350 fps
- axle-axle length 32 5/8"
- 3lb
- Super fast arrow flight
- Innovative tech including PowerShift Flip Disc, Micro Sync, OverDrive Binary Cams, and outrigger offset weights
4. Moment – Bear Archery
The Moment is no slouch, throwing arrows at up to 340 fps. It's relatively short axle-axle length make it the perfect companion for blinds and tree stands.
Features and Specifications
draw weights adjustable 45-60; 55-70 lb
draw length adjustable from 25-30"
speed (IBO) 340 fps
axle-axle length 31"
The Bear Moment is a Pro grade bow and sits at the upper end of mid-range prices but offers great value in the adjustable draw weights which makes this bow more versatile than its similarly priced competitor the PSE Drive R.
The Bear Moment offers a reliable package for an affordable price and holds its own against much more expensive competition.
- Great performance for cost
- 80% let off for comfortable shooting
- Less versatile than the Bear Cruzer
5. Drive R - PSE
The Drive R throws arrows at up to 336 fps which is plenty fast enough. Add to this performance the light weight, coming in at 3.8 pounds, and you've got a fine weapon for the upcoming season.
Features and Specifications
draw weights 50, 60, 70 lb
draw length adjustable from 25-30.5"
speed (IBO) 336 fps
axle-axle length 30"
The Drive R ranks in the upper-middle of the price range. For performance and reliability this is a great value bow.
The PSE Drive R offers experienced archers a great value alternative to pro level bows.
- Pro bow at mid-range price tag
- 75% let off
- Not as much adjustment capability as some bows
6. Evolve - PSE
The Evolve features the new EVOLVE Cam System which allows a whopping 90% let off – making this an extremely comfortable bow to shoot. There's nothing to worry about in regards to power either, with the bow clocking in at up to 346 fps.
Features and Specifications
draw weights 60, 70 lb
draw length adjustable from 24.5-30.5"
speed (IBO) 346 fps
axle-axle length 31"
The Evolve is a Pro grade bow and is priced accordingly. For those looking for ultimate performance and leading technology, this bow fits the bill.
The PSE Evolve is a cutting edge piece of hunting equipment made for serious work.
- High-performance Pro level bow
- 90% let off
- Only available in heavy draw weights
7. Hemorrhage DE – Obsession Bows
The Hemorrhage DE is a short bow at 30 inches axle to axle. This makes it a great option for anyone hunting from blinds and tree stands where maneuverability is a must. Couple this with the 7-inch brace height and you have a very suitable bow for cramped spaces and less-than-ideal shooting scenarios.
Features and Specifications
draw weights 40, 50, 60, 65, 70 lb
draw length adjustable from 25-31"
speed (IBO) 340 fps
axle-axle length 30"
The Hemorrhage DE is designed for the serious hunter and is priced accordingly. For your money, you get top-notch performance and leading technology.
The Hemorrhage DE offers a specialized bow created to get the job done every time. This is another great option for the serious bow hunter.
- Hardware is anti-rust coated
- PerFex system for adjusting draw length
- Fast and short
- Cost
8. Vortex Hunter – Barnett Crossbows
The Vortex Hunter doesn't compete at the same level as other bows in terms of components and materials – but that's to be expected at the price. Draw weights of 45 to 60 pounds easily put it into the hunting weight category.
Features and Specifications
draw weights adjustable 45-60 lb
draw length adjustable from 26-30"
speed (IBO) 280 fps
axle-axle length 28 3/4"
The Vortex Hunter is the low cost option for beginners and teenagers wanting to shoot something with a bit of power. As a starter bow this is a good option.
The Vortex Hunter is a low cost alternative to other hunting weight bows on the market. Good to test out archery; but if you're looking for an investment the Bear Cruzer is the best choice.
- Affordable
- Short
- Great for beginners/teenagers
- Slowest of the bunch – but suited to game such as hogs
9. Genesis Original – Genesis Archery
The Genesis Original comes as the bow – that's it. It's a great starter and can be set up the way you want. This is the official bow of the National Archery in the Schools Program.
Features and Specifications
draw weights adjustable 10-20 lb
draw length 15-30"
axle-axle length 36"
The Genesis Original isn't cheap in regards to kid's bows on the market, but it is the best quality. Accuracy, shootability, and reliability are what makes this bow worth the money – and are a great encouragement to the budding archer.
The best children's compound bow available. If they want a compound and you want something that lasts – this is the choice.
- Affordable
- Quality beginners bow
- Great for beginners/under 10's
- Comes as bare bow – additional equipment must be bought
10. Brave – Bear Archery
The Brave comes with a whisker biscuit arrow rest fitted – setting it apart from similar products. A single pin sight is a simple aiming mechanism. Also included are two safety glass arrows, a bow quiver with space for four arrows, arm guard, and finger tab. The bow also comes with a 3-month warranty. Draw weight is adjustable but draw length isn't.
Features and Specifications
draw weights adjustable 15-25 lb
draw length 15.5-19"
axle-axle length 26"
The Bear Brave is an affordable beginner bow, justifiably more expensive than simple toys as it provides some adjustability.
The Bear Brave is a good choice for the little one who wants to follow dad/mom and look the part.
- Great children's starter
- Comes with everything needed to shoot out of the box
- A small bow with short draw length which will soon be outgrown
Criteria for Evaluation
Let's be honest – the average hunter doesn't have an unlimited budget and wants to get a quality piece of equipment that will provide years of enjoyment. For this reason, bows that had the versatility to be adjusted – especially those that could be used by a teenager and continue to be just as effective into adulthood – were looked upon favorably in this list.
This capability often comes at a slight trade-off – maybe the bow doesn't have all of the latest gadgetry and it might cost a few feet per second in arrow speed – but a bow that stands the test of time is one to be appreciated.
Arrow Speed
Talk to ten different hunters and you'll get ten different answers regarding the importance of arrow speed. Just to get things in perspective, fully accomplished hunters that take to the woods with a longbow or recurve are generally getting it done with an arrow 'trundling' along at around 150 feet per second (fps). All but the Barnett Vortex in this list push arrows at over double that speed (the slow coach Vortex measured at 280 fps).
Of course, there are differences – with the general rule for compound speed designation calculated at a 70lb bow drawn to 30" firing a 350-grain arrow – between these bow types. Traditional hunting bows usually push heavy arrows slower but obviously with more force.
Speed does have its advantages, though. A key one is a flat trajectory. With the arrow traveling so fast, by the time gravity has shown its strength the arrow is well down the range. This means that it's easier to shoot targets at longer ranges – which has flow-on effects for your hunting style.
Highly-strung species like whitetail deer are well known for their prowess at 'jumping the string' of slow bows. This is something to behold. Upon hearing the release of the string, the deer crouches like a coiled spring before launching into escape – and slower traveling arrows commonly miss over the deer's back as it crouches. So speed isn't necessary, but it's not half-bad either.
As with any popular and marketable product; prices can vary enormously. There's big money to be had in the hunting industry and correspondingly manufacturers are happy to throw all kinds of tech into products because they know the return will be there.
Price is an important consideration in the selection of a bow. High end, quality equipment costs a pretty penny and is a great investment if you're planning on using it all the time, but mid-range gear is packed full of features too and won't break the bank. A lot of the most versatile bows fit into this class and offer great performance for value.
Best Brands
It's hard to keep up with who's who and who's leading the pack – but some names are synonymous with quality. Bear Archery has been around almost since archery regained its popularity in the early 1900's. This company has always and will continue to manufacture reliable, innovative products. PSE is another well-regarded manufacturer and can be relied upon for their equipment and customer care.
Bowtech and Obsession bows are known for their state-of-the-art and cutting-edge technology. Serious hunters rely on these manufacturers to produce equipment that'll outshine the competition. Barnett Crossbows also produce bows for budget-minded archers that give an eye-catching performance.
Things to Consider when Buying a Compound
There are a few key considerations to keep in mind when selecting a new compound – or getting started in compound shooting.
Right or Left Handed?
For an archer, this term needs some explaining. Most accurately, here we refer to which eye is dominant. This means which eye has more control.
A simple test is to take your index finger and point at a spot (the corner of the wall opposite, a doorknob, or the nose of someone you want to make uncomfortable), with your arm fully extended and making a straight line between the spot, your fingertip, and your eye. Do all this with both eyes open.
Next, close one eye and note whether your finger is still pointing at the spot (never move your finger). Then switch eyes.
One eye will make your finger jump to the side of the spot, while the finger will remain in place when using the other eye. The eye that keeps the finger in place is your dominant eye.
In terms of archery, your dominant eye should be held over the arrow at full draw (to give the straightest line between eye, arrow, and target). For example, if you're right eye dominant the arrow should sit under your right eye at full draw – meaning it's on the right side of your face and the string is drawn with the right hand.
It'll be opposite for left eye dominant.
So a right handed bow is made for someone who's right eye dominant – but the bow is actually held in the left hand. Confusing, right?
Draw Length
Compound bows are designed to be shot at set draw lengths. Most bows have a degree of adjustment here and can be fine-tuned to the specific archer – as long as you choose a bow with a draw length range that your personal draw fits into.
The quickest way to get a close-enough guide for your draw length (everything can be fine-tuned later) is to measure your arm span and divide by 2.5. Stand straight with your arms spread comfortably straight out from either side (don't stretch). Have someone measure from the tip of one index finger to the other. That measurement – your arm span – can now be divided by 2.5 to give an approximate draw length for the archer.
Once you have your draw length, you can choose a bow that fits it.
Draw Weight
The draw weight or poundage of a bow is how much force it takes to draw the string back to full draw. Compounds have an ergonomic, mechanical advantage over traditional bows in that the action of the cams reduce the effort required by the archer to hold the bow at full draw. An initial fast increase in effort is followed by a 'let-off' in pulling power needed as the cams kick in. This doesn't take away from the power of the bow – it just transfers the energy into the mechanical system rather than forcing the archer to work.
The number one rule for anyone, particularly those starting out, is a comfort. If you can't draw and hold the bow comfortably there's no chance of maintaining accuracy and consistency – which makes shooting a chore rather than fun. Instilling proper shooting form is paramount to accuracy, so don't worry about power at first. There's nothing wrong with starting out as light as you need to and building up from there as you gain strength – and this is a good reason to choose a bow that can be adjusted to a range of draw weights.
The biggest game walking North America can be killed with a bow in the 40-pound draw class. Native American stick bows never got any more powerful than perhaps 45lb and they did just fine. But generally, 'hunting weight' bows start at around 50lb and go on up through 70lb. These bows, with suitably matched arrows and broadheads, are capable of penetrating thick hide and bone and doing a real mess to all kinds of game animals.
Bow Length
Bow length is another consideration for the prospective buyer. Compound bows, in general, are short (when compared to traditional bows) but some are more compact than others. It may be a personal preference and can depend on what feels right for the archer – but should always be given thought.
Hunters that spend a lot of time in tree stands or blinds will enjoy the maneuverability of shorter bows. This also reduces the chance of a cam accidentally hitting an obstacle on a shot – causing a miss and/or spooking the game before the arrow reaches it. Hunters that do a lot of stalking may prefer longer bows – the little extra weight gives slightly more stability and longer bows tend to have better accuracy at greater distances.
Compound Bow Lеt Off Exрlаіnеd
Whеn buying a compound bоw thеrе are mаnу terms thаt аrе lіѕtеd аmоng thе bоw'ѕ specifications. Thеѕе terms help thоѕе whо аrе fаmіlіаr wіth соmроund bоwѕ bу indicating thе size оf the bоw, the аmоunt of роwеr іt has, thе ѕрееd аt which іt саn ѕhооt and thе ассurасу уоu mау expect to bе able tо асhіеvе. Onе оf the tеrmѕ thаt аrе аlwауѕ mеntіоnеd іѕ thе let-off, ѕоmеtіmеѕ іt will be rеfеrrеd to аѕ еffесtіvе lеt-оff and thе аdjuѕtеd lеt-оff mау аlѕо bе ԛuоtеd. So thе ԛuеѕtіоnѕ must аrіѕе іn the mіnd оf ѕоmеоnе whо іѕ nеw tо thе ѕроrt, what dоеѕ let-off mеаn аnd hоw wіll іt аffесt mу decision оn whісh соmроund bоw tо buу?
Lеt-оff is the biggest bеnеfіt thаt іѕ gained through the рullеу аnd саm system thаt hеlрѕ tо drаw a bоwѕtrіng bасk. It іѕ a mеаѕurе оf thе draw-force thаt hаѕ to bе еxеrtеd whеn compared tо thе ѕtаrtіng draw wеіght. When drаwіng bасk thе bowstring оn a compound thе pressure required tо рull bасk thе bоw wіll bе quite high. As thе drаw рrоgrеѕѕеѕ, the pulley system comes іntо play аnd thе wеіght ԛuісklу drops оff ѕо thаt a lоt lеѕѕ force is required tо hold thе bow at full drаw.
The tеrm lеt-оff, then, refers tо thе ѕіzе of thе dесrеаѕе іn thе rеԛuіrеd drаw-fоrсе whеn the bоw hаѕ rеасhеd full drаw. If thе drаw іѕ illustrated іn grарhісаl fоrm, we will see a grаduаl rіѕе іn draw weight until a certain point іn thе drаw before іt suddenly drops down. Thе rеѕult іѕ that thе аrсhеr only has tо еxеrt a frасtіоn of the еnеrgу tо hоld the bоw аt full drаw compared tо what they might оthеrwіѕе hаvе to hold ѕhоuld thеrе be nо let-off.
If уоu tаkе a lооk at thе ѕресіfісаtіоnѕ of a соmроund bоw уоu wіll find that thе Lеt-Off is ѕресіfіеd as a реrсеntаgе. Fоr еxаmрlе, the quoted let-off for a Hoyt Cаrbоn Matrix is 70%. What thіѕ means іѕ thаt whеn thе bоw іѕ аt full drаw thе archer wіll bе holding 30% оf the tоtаl drаw wеіght. Sо if the archer іѕ shooting a 70lb Cаrbоn Mаtrіx, аt full drаw thе аrсhеr wіll оnlу bе holding 21 роundѕ.
Yоu mау fіnd thаt thе mаjоrіtу of today's соmроund bоwѕ аrе set uр by thе mаnufасturеrѕ аt one оf twо ѕtаndаrd let-off lеvеlѕ. Thеѕе are either 65% оr 80%. Experienced ѕhооtеrѕ wіll hаvе a рrеfеrеnсе fоr оnе оr thе other оf thеѕе lеvеlѕ, аlthоugh it іѕ аlѕо роѕѕіblе to аdjuѕt уоur compound bow tо whatever level ѕuіtѕ уоu bеѕt.
Sоmе ѕhооtеrѕ рrеfеr to use a bоw that hаѕ a hеаvіеr drаw because it feels mоrе ѕtаblе whеn іt іѕ held at full drаw. Yоu might ѕее оr hеаr shooters talking about a solid bасk wаll when thе bоw is at full drаw. They believe thаt thе аddеd tension in their stance аіdѕ thеіr ассurасу. On the оthеr hand, оthеr аrсhеrѕ prefer a bоw wіth a higher let-off ѕеttіng ѕо thаt thеу саn feel more rеlаxеd when at full drаw. The lоwеr hоldіng weight might mеаn thаt thеу аrе аblе to соnсеntrаtе mоrе fullу оn sighting the bow wіthоut fееlіng аѕ thоugh they аrе fіghtіng wіth the bоw.
How Let Off Occurs
An eccentric саm іѕ just a convenient way tо расkаgе twо lеvеrѕ – a tееtеr-tоttеr if уоu will. Onе arm of the teeter-totter extends frоm thе hаrnеѕѕ tо thе аxlе аnd thе оthеr еxtеndѕ bеуоnd thаt frоm thе аxlе оut tо thе ѕtrіng. In a ѕеnѕе, thе tееtеr-tоttеr has twо unеԛuаl wеіght сhіldrеn moving in tоwаrd thе pivot аnd back оut toward the end to gаіn an advantage оn еасh оthеr to make іt ріvоt. Yоu саn see thіѕ fоr уоurѕеlf bу watching thе ессеntrісѕ whіlе рullіng bасk оn thе ѕtrіng. At fіrѕt, thе string wіll bе сlоѕе tо thе аxlе аnd then wіll mоvе away. Thе hаrnеѕѕ will ѕtаrt аwау frоm thе аxlе and thеn соmе іn close.
You gеt "lеt оff" when thе harness іѕ rіght nеxt to the аxlе. Thе string nоw hаѕ mаxіmum lеvеrаgе. Thе small child іѕ then ѕіttіng at thе end оf the tееtеr-tоttеr while balancing a much lаrgеr child ѕіttіng rіght nеxt tо the pivot point. Bесаuѕе оf this mесhаnісаl advantage, уоu dоn't need tо рull vеrу hаrd tо kеер thе ѕtіff lіmbѕ flеxеd аt full draw аnd ѕtоrіng lots of energy.
Why Bows Feel Different at Full Draw
Sоmе bows have a hard back-wall іn the lеt-оff valley whіlе оthеrѕ аrе ѕоftеr. The fееl оf the bасk wall is rеlаtеd to thе shape оf the hаrnеѕѕ trасk іn thе аrеа of let-off. This аgаіn, is the аrеа thе harness contacts when іt соmеѕ сlоѕеѕt tо thе axle аt thе еnd of thе drаw. If thе trасk is flаt аnd lоng here, thе саm саn't rоtаtе аnу fаrthеr – thе harness pretty muсh lосkѕ іt frоm turnіng farther. Thе bасk wаll wіll bе vеrу ѕоlіd. If thе trасk іѕ rounded іn thіѕ area, you саn еаѕіlу рull thе cam a bіt fаrthеr. The bасk wаll wіll bе ѕоft аnd muѕhу.
Bow dеѕіgnеrѕ аlѕо рrоduсе a solid back wаll bу using drор ѕtорѕ. Thеѕе ѕmаll реgѕ оr modules аttасh to the саm and either contact thе limb at full drаw tо stop the draw оr thеу come аrоund and contact thе hаrnеѕѕ to ѕtор thе саm rotation. Eіthеr wау, these drаw stops rерrеѕеnt a mесhаnісаl mеthоd of ѕtорріng thе draw соld.
Regardless оf hоw thе ѕоlіd wаll іѕ created, уоu dеfіnіtеlу wаnt a bоw that hаѕ thіѕ feature. A ѕоlіd wall рrоduсеѕ a consistent drаw length. Whеn аіmіng аt full draw уоu need something concrete and unсhаngіng that you саn рull аgаіnѕt.
Why Some Bows Are Fater
Arrow ѕрееd іѕ mеаѕurеd using a ѕtаndаrd mеthоd ѕо thаt we can gеt an аррlеѕ-tо-аррlеѕ соmраrіѕоn. Thе mоѕt рорulаr сurrеnt ѕtаndаrd іѕ what іѕ rеfеrrеd to as IBO ѕрееd. This іѕ the rесоrdеd ѕрееd whеn ѕhооtіng a 350-grain аrrоw frоm a 70-pound bоw wіth a 30-іnсh drаw length through a certified chronograph. IBO ѕрееd іѕ, not the actual speed уоu саn еxресt tо ѕhооt thе bоw unless уоu hаvе thоѕе еxасt specifications, but it dоеѕ реrmіt uѕ a ѕtаndаrd fоr comparison. A fаѕt bоw іѕ оnе that hаѕ аn IBO speed over 320 fрѕ. Tурісаllу, mоѕt huntіng models hаvе IBO speeds over 300 fрѕ.
Arrow speed dереndѕ uроn thrее factors: thе dеѕіgn оf the саm, the distance from the string tо thе bасk of the grip with thе bоw undrawn (this іѕ саllеd brасе hеіght) and thе bоw'ѕ efficiency.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Are cheaper bows reliable hunting weapons?
A: Yes and no. As with anything, you get what you pay for. The cheapest bow capable of hunting in this list packs more than enough punch to take down North American big game – but perhaps at the cost of reliability in components such as string and cams – the things that are under a lot of continuous strain. Top shelf bows aren't going to make an animal more dead than a mid-range one. Shot placement and sharp broadheads are the most important factors in hunting and consistently killing game – bar none.
Q: How important is let-off percentage at full draw?
A: It depends on what you want to do with the bow. Guys that shoot traditional are happy with no let-off, actually, the opposite happens (called stacking). But for those that like to take their time on the target range, a high percentage let-off makes for very comfortable sighting. This is also a great advantage when hunting sharp-eyed game, as the bow can be drawn at an opportunity when the animal is looking the other way and the hunter can then wait for the shot to present itself.
Q: What is an adult hunting weight bow?
A: The simple answer is 'Whatever you're comfortable shooting that has enough power to adequately penetrate the target species.' For a small game this might be 40lb; for a moose, it might be 70lb. As has been said, proper shot placement is most important; and this will only be achieved with accurate shooting.
Q: Are bows ambidextrous?
A: No. Compound bows are either designed for right or left-handed shooters. It will specify somewhere in the technical details (and usually in a designation in the name of the bow). A right-handed bow is usually designated RH; and LH for left-handed bows.
Q: Which brands are the best?
A: Cruzer and Bowtech are at the top of their game, and will usually provide the best compound bows for their offered prices. Diamond Archery is also at the top of the list and has been singled out by many users as having a superior grasp on the mechanics of a bow. Picking any of these three companies will usually get you a quality product, and they're reliable enough to offer a lot of options for both left and right-handed users. This is across most of their flagship models and gives the buyer a lot of choices from the start.
Q: Can a compound bow have multiple uses?
A: Yes, even with specialized types being available. A compound bow can be used for hunting, target shooting or even competitions. Whatever its use is entirely up to you, so make sure that your compound bow features match up with your intended application. There are so many optimizations and tweaks available for compound bows that they are versatile enough to work in any situation. They have more pros than cons, and with a little bit of effort, a single bow can work for multiple uses. How it is customized is up to the user, but very little effort is required. With a big enough carrying case, you won't even have to worry about swapping out accessories. This will make you ready for any trip that requires a compound bow, leaving you one less thing to pack.
Q: Why is draw length and weight important?
A: Both of these specifications have a huge impact on how useful your compound bow is. Draw length tells you how far you can pull the string back before it stops. This ties directly into accuracy, and correct shooting posture. There are also safety concerns associated with not having the correct draw length. The good news is that this can always be customized by the owner or a professional. The bad news is that there is no universal draw length available for everyone to use. Finding the sweet spot for your compound bow is one of the first things to do after buying it. Once draw length is set up the first time, doing it becomes a lot easier each time afterward.
Bow weight is a little more complicated and has a lot to do with your own personal strength. While heavier draw weights will let you give off a faster shot, that extra speed becomes useless if you can't hold the full draw in place. A comfortable draw weight lets you hold it at the peak without stressing out your joints. Let off percentage is generous across the top tier compound bows, and this is what lessens the weight of a peak pull. Factoring in the weight you can handle without affecting your shot should be based on how high the let-off percentage is for your bow.
Q: Is there a set length for bows?
A: If you're going to be moving around a lot, a shorter bow is preferable so it won't get caught on things. This applies to hunters that are moving around a lot in the fields, or for hunters that are in tree stands with limited space. It's all about having the most controllable weapon without being weighed down while moving. For regular compound bow users that are simply shooting targets, the normal length is usually longer than the 30-32 inches for hunting bows. They are made longer since the user doesn't have to worry about it getting caught on things. But once again, these are not rules, and anyone can have as long or as short a bow as they want.
Q: How much noise does the bow make?
A: This is a question that is important to compound bow users that hunt. A loud bow will only scare away the prey, and potentially give away your position. Not all of the energy is transferred into the bow that is being fired so that lost energy becomes vibrations. That is the importance of vibration dampeners in a modern bow, which serves to minimize the sound caused by firing off an arrow. Even without the use of dampeners, noise has been reduced a lot in the modern bow design, making it an efficient way to take down game.
Q: Is a bare bow superior to ready-to-shoot?
A: Yes, but it is highly associated with the level of the user. Bare bows provide the highest customizability, letting your turn it into something that favors your style. Ready-to-shoot bows come with accessories already attached, even if you don't desire some of those extras. For a beginner, this might be an attractive option, and even for some seasoned buyers, it has uses. There are also many cases where a ready-to-shoot bow came out as a better value than a bare bow after buying all the extra attachments. In the long run, a bare bow is the better value since you can turn it into the compound bow you've always wanted.
Q: Can you purchase a top-tier bow for a low price?
A: Yes, and it has become easier than ever to get a compound bow with all of the accessories. A little bit of research in finding out what features you desire the most will show a lot of compatible bows for sale, many of them being used by professionals. The prices reflect how easy it is to get your hands on a compound bow that is rated highly, including bare bows and ready-to-shoot bows. Top tier compound bows at a low price have been a thing for years, with their accessories also meeting the demand for more customer friendly prices. Bow cases have received the biggest price slash since their creation, and have proven to be just as important as the ammo. With the money saved on buying a compound bow, buyers can put the rest of their funds towards a quality hard or soft case. So with some smart shopping around, you can have a complete top tier bow set without breaking the bank.
The Final Choice
Choosing a bow is a very personal affair. The bow has to be matched to the archer, not the other way round – so take the time to understand your personal specifications and limitations. Then Compare the suitable options to the type of work you'll be doing. Are you a 'couple of times a season' type of person; or someone who dedicates serious amounts of time to the sport? Do you hunt from trees or the ground? Are you chasing turkeys or bears? All of these considerations need to be factored in, but in the end, you'll have a piece of equipment all but made-to-measure.


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Sunday, April 4, 2010
Script Frenzy - April 2010
April is Script Frenzy month. This is another challenge by the National Novel Writing Month folks (NaNoWriMo). If you've ever wanted to write a screenplay, this is the time to jump in with both feet and strive for a 100 pages by April 30 (Start date is April 1). The web site has endless links to help you and I have no doubt that the organizers will be cheering you on and encouraging you with e-mails and posts on the Script Frenzy web site. And the cost? Free. That's right, totally free, although I encourage you to donate to their fund - a $10 donation will keep their servers running for three hours.
5 comments:
- Creations by Laurel-Rain Snow said...
Wow! After you commented on my blog (thank you, BTW!), I had to come over here and visit. What a lovely blog you have! The photos are wonderful.
- April 4, 2010 at 11:55 AM
- Mason Canyon said...
This sounds like a fun challenge. Even if you don't participate, it will be interesting to see the outcome.
- April 4, 2010 at 9:29 PM
- Creations by Laurel-Rain Snow said...
And now I'm back, with an award for you here:
- April 5, 2010 at 9:13 AM
- K9friend said...
I'm still recovering from November!
- April 5, 2010 at 5:46 PM
- Helen Ginger said...
Sounds like a fun project - and a crash course in screenwriting.
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- April 13, 2010 at 6:07 PM
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Architects: Juan Pablo Ortiz
Location: Chia, Cundinamarca, Colombia
Architect In Charge: Jairo Llano
Year: 2012
Photographs: Jairo Llano
Structural Design: Nicolas Parra
Site Supervision: Juan Pablo Ortiz S.- Jose Vallejo C.
From the architect. The house is located in a residential area in Chía, municipality characterized by a development in which private property predominates over public goods and vehicles predominate over pedestrians.
In response to the above, an alternative type of occupation is proposed whereby 30% of the lot's area is delivered for the enjoyment of the community.
Curved stone walls are erected on the boundaries and towards the inner part of the solarium in order to provide welcoming spaces for visitors and contemplation spaces for residents.
The program revolves around the separation of social and private sectors in areas of regular and irregular geometry respectively, abiding by the arrangement of furniture and differences between the types of activities hosted. The various domestic areas generated provide unique space experience, supplemented by the tracks which its inhabitants will leave.


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Friday, December 19, 2008
November 21,1966
This was a great day. It was the day my lovely husband was born. This was no ordinary event. You see, Orson Pratt Holt, Jr. came 12 years after the last of his four older siblings. And he was his Father's namesake. I choose to believe that he waited in Heaven for me. You see, I wouldn't be here for 2 1/2 more years. But, that was close enough. It worked out perfectly so that when he returned home from his mission and came to BYU, I was a sophmore and had just sent a boy out on a mission. God's timing is amazing. So, every year we have a family party and this year I made the cake. I love my new cake pan, and hope to one day be able to decorate it better. Happy birthday to you!
2 comments:
- Suz said...
ORS, you handsome devil... Happy Birthday! I would guess you were still in your 30's if I hadn't attended your BIG 40 a few years back! Keeping that youthfulness.. infact, one time I was in CALI, years ago... and this "no name" band that I saw ROCKEN' out had a member that looked JUST LIKE YOU! You look like a graciously aged image of that rock star! WOWZERS! :)
Happy Birthday smiley! (smiley= because I never see you without a GIANT smile on your face!)
- December 20, 2008 at 10:55 PM
- Bob and Julie said...
Happy Birthday (major late) Orson!!! That is so cool...I didn't realize that you are 12 years younger than your other siblings! Heavenly Father's timing is truly awesome!!!
- December 21, 2008 at 8:26 PM
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Back in Brooklyn; Where Baseball Grew-Up...
The gentlemen from the Vintage Base Ball Association came back to Washington Park this year for a doubleheader featuring the New York Gothams Baseball Club and the Flemington Neshanock Baseball Club.
If you remember last year (2009), The New York Gothams participated in a three team round-robin along with the Brooklyn Atlantics and Newark Eurekas. And while Brad "Brooklyn" Shaw was on hand representing the Flemington Neshanock BBC, the team itself did not play. The Flemington Club made their way to Brooklyn this time for a two game match against the returning Gothams.
On the left is Gotham's Rafael "Wickets" Garcia
and on the right is Flemington's 3rd baseman Jon"Hammer" Hepner
That would be Brad "Brooklyn" Shaw on the left.
There's no smiling allowed, remember?
The Neshanock Club was kind enough to pose for a team picture.
The Gotham's John "Stacks" Hyslop on the left;
Matt "Monk" Gebhart on the right....
They were absent from last year's team pic. (2009)
Once again these "Jolly-Young" skilled gamesmen graced us with their displays of vintage athletics; being steady at bat, accurate and strong with arm, resolved, quick and swift of feet in the field of play and ever the Gentleman.
Game Action.
"Wickets" at the bat
A developing play at home.
Game Action
In this video please take notice to the fine hand work by the Catcher. His hands were like magnets. Think about this/his smoothness without a glove, then take some time to envision how good players were and how excellent the brand of Ball would have been, back 150+ years ago.
Game Action
"Stacks" reminded everyone why third base is referred to as
the Hot Corner.
Closing Ceremonies, Appreciation for those in attendance and a Gentleman's Salute.
And now I'd like to introduce to you the Official of today's match, former Vintage Player and co-author of the vast amount of research done concerning Baseball History
and with particular regard to Brooklyn's Baseball History;
his site is:
He is,
Mr. David Dyte
It's some-what of a sacrifice for these gentlemen to play here in the modern version of Washington Park. It is after all, a public city park, with a newly installed artificial surface. These players are accustomed to playing on real dirt and grass surfaces with more conducive dimensions and conditions than this location can afford.
So for my part, I thank you sincerely, as a Baseball Fan and a native Brooklynite passionate about his Borough's role in the game's history..., For coming out and sharing this brand of Baseball, your enthusiasm, not to mention all your hospitality and affable personalities; again, I thank you.
It is my sincerest hope not only to take in a tournament next season, but that you fine gentlemen return to Brooklyn and continue these "Manly Displays" of Base Ball.
"Any Un-Manly Behavior will be made to pay a fine to The House"
No Rounders !
No Rounders !
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7 March 1998
I have always encouraged people to think and question – no topic being beyond the pale. Although, and with reluctance, many question the various portions of a religion, few seem interested in examining science. It is as if science were the indisputable religion par excellence. Science, and I mean all of it, is full of claptrap and many of its practitioners qualify as genuine hucksters. The ego-centric flake Carl Sagan is a good example but the thrust of this article is not in that realm of criticism.
I'd like to clarify somewhat all of this "race" business because there appears to be hordes of venomous critters out there – ready to devour the unwary and innocent – who are known as "racists." A racist, of course, is a person who recognizes the entity "race." If there is no such thing as race – as several jews from Ashley Montagu on have tried to convince us – then they certainly could not exist any racists. But what do we mean by race?
The term race is used in several contexts such as the dog race, the human race, the German race and the animal race, not to mention the automobile race. Let's be a bit more precise and recall our high school biology lessons where we were taught the classification hierarchy: kingdom, phylum, class, order, family, genus, species and variety. We must keep in mind that the particular classification of any form of life is open to debate and those debates still rage on. Nature doesn't classify, men do. And from this classification, based upon an ever-increasing number of physical similarities, men developed the notion of "evolution." It is as if someone discovered both a watch and a clock at the same time and then reaching the conclusion that one evolved from the other. (Recent discoveries in cell chemistry are demonstrating the impossibility of evolution according to Darwin.)
The terms sub-species, race, breed, variety and strain mean much the same. To speak of a breed of dog is similar to speaking of a race of man. Here is where it really gets enjoyable and where scientific folderol swims unencumbered.
A species is held to be the largest group which is inter-fertile. This group is a sub-category of the classification genus. In other words, a genus is comprised of several species. Latin names are traditionally used. The Latin Canis refers to a genus of "dog" critters. Canis familiarus is the common (familiar) dog. Canis vulpes is our native coyote. Canis aureus is a jackal. Even extinct canines are given names. Canis dirus is one – the dire wolf. All of these species are inter-fertile but rarely inter-breed – unlike humans who routinely copulate with anything which will stay relatively still.
There are several races (breeds) of dogs such a Doberman, Collie, Beagle, etc. which have their own smaller classifications. We also have our mongrel dogs with no specified breed and there exists millions of their human counterparts.
Homo sapiens (the wise!) is the only living species of talking apes which enjoy a unique biological classification. There are the long-gones such as Homo erectus, Homo habilis, and so on and so forth. What I find as extremely interesting is the complete lack of additional and significant sub-classifications of such obvious, and profound differences. Make no mistake: when man started classifying himself, the rules changed. I believe that this was mainly due to religious biases and pressures. The differences between a coyote and a jackal are no more than those found between an Eskimo and a Pygmy yet the coyote and the jackal enjoy a separate species classification while the Eskimo and the Pygmy do not. This inconsistency can only be attributed to the wacky nature of man's view of himself which, in many cases, is due to religious notions short-circuiting orderly thought.
If I had my say, I'd introduce other species into the genus Homo category. The Black African could perhaps be called Homo niggerus (of the river Niger) and the Asian Yellow man, Homo gookus. I'd even make room for Homo injunus and possibly Homo yiddus.
A racist not only acknowledges that there are breeds of men but also that biological differences produce behavioral differences which are obvious throughout the animal kingdom. Behavioral differences are what all of the commotion is about anyway. Haven't you noticed how quickly nignogs depart from a store which uses Western classical music as a background? The egalitarians and religious believe that every talking ape can be taught to behave in a certain fashion and that this behavioral training can then be inherited by the next generation. This is pure bolshevik nonsense.
Generally speaking, racists believe that their particular race is superior to all of the rest. We might ask: superior in what area? I personally have little problem with any superiority notion as it seems to be pervasive and natural. Each mother believes in the superiority of her offspring – they are beautiful and intelligent. Doesn't everyone define superiority relative to himself? If you believe as I do, then obviously you are intelligent. If you don't agree with me, then you are certainly stupid. ¿No es verdad?
Let's put to rest another term – man. When someone says "Men have landed on the moon," who do they mean? When we are told that man invented the steam locomotive, who are we talking about? Men have sent electronic gear to explore Mars. What men? Lo, and behold, "men" simply means White men and that is part of the reason I feel we need distinct species classifications for that potpourri of upright apes who are always into so much mischief.
The genus Canis has several species under its wing. The genus Felis includes several species such as Felis viverrina, Felis colocolo (pampus cat), Felis geoffroyi, and Felis domestica (familiarus – the common cat). When we come to "man" all sorts of sizes, shapes, smells, and so on, are dumped into one huge bin called Homo sapiens. Doesn't this seem odd to you? Perhaps, in the end, it just might be that talking apes simply defy classification. It's the only species on earth which will copulate with anything and usually everything. If this behavior is according to God's plan, then God must be a very odd duck indeed.


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So, here it is, the first of what I hope is many, many video entries for this blog. As I mentioned in yesterday's post, I had a wonderful interview with a longtime associate of mine who happens to be a bit of a bigshot at a local TV station in Denver. We discussed a lot of relevant issues facing small business owners and non-profits handling their own pr and social media outreach, including pitching focus, audience identification, how the media is changing and how it effects pr.
These videos are raw, basically uncut segments of the interview. You'll hear me asking questions, interacting and you'll see Duncan's reactions unedited. I hope you enjoy them and that you find them helpful.
How a Journalist Defines a "Good Pitch":
Without further ado, then, the first video cut is a little insight into the decision-making process of a working journalist:
As you can see, uniqueness is vital to a successful pitch. Figuring out the timing of a pitch, having your collateral together and crafting your story are just parts of a bigger machine. One of the major cogs in a successful pitch is finding that one unique angle that sets you apart from everyone else.
To that end, the same holds true if you're trying to raise your profile online and in the social media circles. There is so much content online that you have to do something to distance yourself from your competition.
You could do something really outrageous, but more likely than not, you'll only get a quick blip on people's radar (if at all) and then you'll disappear. Instead if you find that one or two unique characteristics about your story or organization and put out quality content online and in media pitches, you'll earn staying power and, before you know it, you'll see your customer base grow.
Varying the Pitch:
The second video of the day features Duncan discussing the benefits of multiple pitches. I'll let him talk about it first, then follow up with a little extra insight.
Now I know what you're thinking...you're saying to yourself, "Multiple pitches for ONE story?! Man, that's a lot of extra work." Well, yes and no. First, as I've stated in previous entries, for small businesses and non-profits, quality is much more important than quantity. In other words, picking the right outlets to pitch will be much more valuable to you in the long run than just mass pitching every outlet available. Knowing your audience (or potential audience) and knowing where they are most likely to get their information will help you in this endeavor.
Find three, four maybe even five media outlets where you really want to gain exposure. Find out what kind of stories they are looking for and tailor your pitch to fit their parameters. I'm not talking about completely overhauling your pitch, your basic pitch will work just fine. I'm talking about tweaking your lead-in. Much like Duncan discussed, you only have a few seconds to really impact the journalist. Your first two sentences have to let the journalist know exactly what the story is, what makes it unique, what makes it newsworthy and why it will matter to their audience.
Instead of writing, "Petsmart will celebrate the opening of a new pet spay/and neuter clinic on Thursday," write, "The city of Denver could save millions in animal control costs due to a new spay/neuter clinic opening this week." The first is an announcement. The second is news and will appeal to producers like Duncan who's shows focus on hard news. However, let's say you're going for an in-studio appearance on a Friday morning where you'll bring on some cute animals and discuss the opening of the clinic and how it affects pet owners. The pitch you just sent to Duncan probably won't work. You have to tweak it again to appeal to that particular morning show and its producers.
In this case you might write something like, "Family pets now have a new place to go for affordable treatment and care, thanks to a new clinic opening Thursday in Denver." It's less newsy, but more focused on the type of segments that particular news program features.
One last thing. I've said it before, but I want to reiterate it. The best way to pitch a media outlet is via email first. It gives you a reason to call the journalist for a follow up, plus, it allows you to be personable.
I always, always, send a pitch with a short, two to three sentence intro. at the top of the email. In essence, this intro. IS my pitch. The press release is really more for background and other essential information. The email at the top, explaining what the story is and why I think it is perfect for a particular outlet is what is going to sell the journalist on the story.
Because I think this is such an important aspect of pitching a story, I will provide a mock-example of a pitch in Friday's entry. Stay tuned.
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They were not without their technical problems at first, perhaps that could be expected. Allegedly some of the problems arose because Derby C&W dept. refused to consult with the Locomotive dept. during the construction.
The body frame, underframe structure and panelling was of a light alloy (ICI "Kynal" wrought aluminium), designed as an integral unit in order to achieve lightness combined with strength. The structural underframe, coachwork and flooring members were formed from specially designed Kynal M39/2 extrusions, riveted together with light alloy rivets, and Kynal M39/2 sheets for panelling, Argon arc welded to form continuous sheets from door to door, which was riveted to the frame members. The whole of the inside structure and the underside of the floor was sprayed with blue asbestos to reduce condensation and noise, as well as for insulation. The floor was then covered with two thicknesses of flameproof hardboard and overlaid with linoleum.
BR's conventional bogie of the time was used, which was formed of mild steel, with the main frame members being riveted together and the individual members were partly fabricated. The bolsters were fitted with spring side control and side friction blocks. Roller bearing axleboxes were supplied by British Timken.
Each engine drove an exhauster which was used for the vacuum brakes, which used standard coach brake cylinders.
A dead mans device was built into the throttle, if this handle was released for more than 5 seconds all engines returned to idling, the gearboxes (or clutches on the West Riding sets) returned to neutral (which prevented the engine from stalling) and the brakes were automatically applied.
The 24v electrical system provided 60W lighting in the passenger saloons in standard coach fittings, and the drivers and guards lights were on different circuits. These and the control equipment were powered by alkaline batteries which were charged by dynamos, belt driven by the engines. Underfloor mounted oil burning combustion heaters provided thermostatically controlled warm air through ducting the full length of the vehicles at floor level on both sides. The heater control switches were located in different places depending on the type of vehicle. Driving vehicles had the switches in the cab. TBS's had them in the guards compartment, and on other centre cars above one of the doorways. During warm weather cold air could be supplied to the cars.
Two 125 hp Leyland engines were fitted to each car, each powering the inner axle of the nearest bogie. Multiple working provision was made for eight power cars. Start and stop controls were provided for each individual engine. The fuel tanks held 232 gallons.
These vehicles had Lysholm Smith torque converters, which were of a unit construction with the engines. They were made up of: a double acting clutch for connecting the engine to either the pump wheel of the torque convertor drive, or direct to the output shaft; the hydraulic system of the torque convertor; and the freewheels which were incorporated into both the convertor and direct drive to allow the car to over-run the engine. While at one time this set up had been common in road vehicles, by 1953 it had been superseded by the pre-selector system, meaning the DMU's transmission system was obsolete by the time they were built. Derby most likely used this transmission because of it's own previous experience with the 1938 LMS unit.
The clutch was the double-acting type with a neutral position, operated by a single toggle mechanism, which in turn was operated by a double acting air cylinder. The hydraulic portion of the torque convertor consisted of a centrifugal pump in a single casing with a three stage hydraulic turbine which gave a maximum torque multiplication of five to one. The free wheels were of the roller type, built into housings secured to the rear of the convertor housing.
The final drives were of the double reduction type, with an overall reduction of 3.58 to 1, and were developed jointly by Leyland Motors Ltd and Walker Bros. (Wigan) Ltd. These two firms also developed the controls together. All were electo-pnuematically operated from two 24-volt batteries, and consisted of electrical switches which operated magnetic valves throughout the train. The driver had an engine speed control, a clutch control and a direction control. The engine speed was controlled by small air cylinders, with four being built into a unit mounted next to the butterfly valve on the manifold. This provided four engine speeds plus idling.
The clutch had four positions, handle off, neutral, converter drive and direct drive. It was only possible to start the engine or change direction in the neutral position. The clutch was controlled by an air cylinder built into the torque converter, with air being admitted through two magnetic valves adjacent to each converter. To avoid the speed of the train exceeding the engine speed two freewheels were incorporated into the torque converters, one for the converter drive and one for the direct drive. Forward and reverse direction control was obtained by air actuated pistons which operated the forward and reverse sliding pinions. The sets were geared for a normal maximum speed of 62mph.
This first prototype batch could be distinguished by the lack of a centre marker light and by the large front windows, without any dividers.
All other vehicles had AEC 150hp engines with the standard Wilson epicyclic gearbox. The control system for these differed from the West Riding batch, so they were designated "yellow diamond" (same as the Met Camm Lightweights) as opposed to "red triangle" which the West Riding's were. One vehicle was trialled with automatic gear control system.
These cars had to be built with modified fittings to reduce the overall width to 8ft 11in, some 3in less than standard. This was because of the very limited clearance on the Maryport & Carlisle line. These cars had a strengthening bar on the inner windscreen, identifyable by the side located wipers.
Tubular steel framed seats were trimmed with maroon moquette in the third class and blue uncut in the first. The moquette in both classes was a kind of "flower" pattern, set out in narrow vertical lines. Vynide was used on head rolls and seat borders. First class saloons had a variety of seating arrangements, but second class was mainly one-direction style in a 2+3 arrangement.
Interior panelling was Vynide cloth covered flameproof hardboard, in various colour schemes. Luggage racks were provided along the complete length, formed from light alloy tubes of square section. All windows had pull down blinds. The toilet had primrose plastic panels and rubber floor tiles.
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Grains are a basic staple for your preparedness pantry - but many people who aren't used to grinding their own grains get confused by the different types and how they are supposed to be used.
Grains when properly stored will last much, much longer than flour that is already ground. But how do you know which type of wheat you want?
The three most common types of wheat that we use in our home are:
Soft White Wheat, Hard White Wheat, and Hard Red Wheat
It's really not that hard to know how to use the different types.
A basic rule of thumb to remember is this:
If your recipe calls for flour and BAKING POWDER - use SOFT WHITE WHEAT. This would be items like cakes, cookies, muffins - most sweets or dessert type items you want to bake that are supposed to be light and fluffy.
If your recipe calls for flour and YEAST - use HARD WHITE WHEAT. This produces a wheat bread (or pizza dough or the like) that is lighter in texture and closer to what most people are used to from the grocery store when they think of wheat bread.
If you want a artisan-type bread that is heavier - you'll use HARD RED WHEAT. Most times that I've made bread using freshly ground hard red wheat, I mix the flour with a hard white wheat flour so the dough will rise properly and will be a little lighter.
If you have recipes for artisan-type breads that are hard and crusty - hard red wheat will usually work really well for you.
In addition to these wheat grains, I sometimes also mix in a little ground spelt or kamut when making bread just to give it a multi-grain texture.
You can experiment to see what you and your family like best and that is part of the fun of working with different grains - finding what you like!
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Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Grain Basics
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I plan to buy grain soon and this was very helpful. Thank you!
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