Posts Tagged ‘Workmanship’

Kelty Nobendium II Tent Stakes

Saturday, March 6th, 2010

Kelty Nobendium II Tent Stakes




Kelty NoBendium II Gold Tent Stakes (6 pack) NoBendium II Gold (6 pack) Ultralight and strong tent stakes help stake out your tent in almost any type of environment. 7″ stakes Mfg No: 40315006 Manufacturer: Kelty Warranty: Kelty products are covered under warranty to the original owner for the lifetime of the product against defects in materials or workmanship.

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JanSport Classic SuperBreak Backpack

Saturday, January 30th, 2010

JanSport Classic SuperBreak Backpack




Featuring strong construction and a stylish exterior, the JanSport Super Break Classic daypack will easily and comfortably carry your gear for years to come. This utilitarian pack has a single main compartment, and a front pocket with an organizer to store electronic gadgets and other accessories. It offers padded shoulder straps and a 2/3-padded back.

Specifications:

  • Capacity: 1550 cubic inches/25 liters
  • Weight: 12 ounces
  • Dimensions: 16.75 x 13 x 8.5 inches
  • Fabric: 600 Denier Polyester

About JanSport
For more than 30 years, JanSport has created products to help you carry the stuff you need, where you need it, in the most functional and fashionable way possible. JanSport’s success extends across the globe, where they have become a leading designer and manufacturer of durable backpacks, luggage and gear. The company is headquartered in Appleton, Wisconsin, and has offices in the United States and Europe.

Manufacturer Warranty
JanSport Outdoor Equipment is warranted to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for the life of the product. The warranty applies when the product is used for the purpose intended, under normal conditions, and does not apply to damages caused by typical wear and tear, unreasonable use, or neglect.

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars Loved by All
I bought this backpack for my brother and from the moment that he took it to school all he can say is that he loves his backpack and that everyone at school wants it, both girls and boys are begging to buy it off of him. It’s not too big nor too small, and can easily carry what is needed for middle school and high school.

5 Stars EXCELLENT BACKPACK!!!
I HAVE PURCHASED SEVERAL BACKPACKS FOR MY 14 YEAR OLD SON. TYPICALLY, WITHIN A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME UNDER MY SON’S DAILY USE, THEY FALL APART. THIS BACKPACK HAS NOT ONLY WITHSTOOD THE TEST OF MY SON’S HEAVY SCHOOL BOOKS, TOSSING AROUND ON THE BLACKTOP, ETC., BUT THE LITTLE COMPARTMENTS ARE GREAT TO EASILY ACCESS HIS PHONES AND GADGETS!! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

5 Stars Just right for school
Gave this as a birthday present to a young friend, who reports that it is very pretty, and holds all her school things. Probably very similar to the JanSport backpacks of my younger days, but in more modern colors.

4 Stars JanSport Superbreak Backpack
Bag is exactly as described. It’s the quintessential backpack - one large pocket for textbooks, notebooks, laptop, etc… and one smaller pocket to store pens and the like. I’m convinced I’ll be pleased with the durability and functionality for time to come.

3 Stars Was nice til it broke
I am from WI, near the Jansport factory, so I am familiar with the brand. Not as sturdy as I remember, the fabric was thin, but cool looking. After using it as a gym bag for a month, the zipper broke. Now it is un-usable, so it was nice while it lasted.

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Ironman 65cm Deluxe Stability Ball Charcoal

Tuesday, November 24th, 2009

Ironman 65cm Deluxe Stability Ball Charcoal




The Ironman 65-Centimeter Deluxe Stability Ball is designed to be used in a variety of strength, balance, core training, flexibility and rehabilitation exercises. Its proper use is intended to improve your posture, balance and flexibility as well as trim your hips, thighs, and abdomen. The 65-centimeter ball is charcoal in color and fits a person five feet, seven inches to six feet tall.

Manufacturer’s Warranty
90-day warranty for materials or workmanship with proof of purchase

User Ratings and Reviews

4 Stars Nice but too small
This might be a nice size to work out with but I wanted one to use as a chair for my desk. This one was too small. 75cm is what I needed. Fully inflated, this ball comes up to a little under my knee.

This ball has a nice silver color (a bit duller in person than the picture).

It comes with a small hand pump which is a workout in itself.

The ball does have a bad smell that is failry strong for a few days. After that, it is fine.

4 Stars Sitting on it as I write this!
I got sick and my therapist recommended I get one of these for two reasons. 1, to do exercises with and 2, to sit on at work. After buying it, I never really used this particular model for exercises, since I my therapist always had their own…from experience though these things make a lot of exercises harder, and I’ve become a fan of using them to strengthen your abs and your other core muscles.

I took this one to work and sit on it like a chair. It is not really comfortable enough to sit on full time, so I keep my office chair nearby and usually switch after about 4 hours. Sitting on it does improve your posture and seems to really help your core strength as well since you can’t slough down and lean on anything like a chair back.

Per other reviews. Mine might have smelled like vinyl when I first got it, but that quickly faded. Yes, the pump that is included sucks, and worse off there isn’t a standard hole on it so you can’t use a regular pump to inflate it. This isn’t too big of a problem since you only really inflate it once and it holds the air pretty well. Also, according to another review regarding slow leaks…mine has never had any leaks. I inflated it at home and actually carried it to work I think I had to re-inflate it once and that was more to get comfortable with it and haven’t had to pump it up since over the last couple of months.

5 Stars Great Product!
This is a great product. It has helped me increase my situps and improve my abs tremendously.

2 Stars Hate to burst your bubble, but.. . .
I was using this as a seat at my computer desk, and unfortunately, it got a slow leak within a week.

Pumping it up again did not help, though it is possible I simply received a defective item, or my [persnickety] cat took out its aggression on this ball while I was away.

That being said, I CAN tell you that using it as a seat will offer you a good core and stability exercise. I was enjoying the subtle, but constant workout of my abs and lower back, which is why I was so disappointed when it deflated.

3 Stars holds air fine, but smelly and not round
The included pump is a joke if you want to get this thing inflated out of the box. I used my bike floor pump and it still took forever. But hopefully it’s something you only need to do once.

The ball I got is not round, and may explain why some folks complain that it’s not the advertised size. It may well be the advertised size on one axis, but not another.

I’ve had this thing airing out in the garage for weeks now and it still wreaks of the plastic/vinyl/whatever smell such that I can’t stand having it in the house long enough to actually use it. The smell is subsiding though, so maybe in another few weeks I can bring it inside.

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Reebok Womens Princess Aerobics Shoe

Friday, July 24th, 2009

Reebok Womens Princess Aerobics Shoe




The Classic Reebok Princess Women’s Fitness Shoe provides you with total comfort. They have a unique soft, terry lining that absorbs moisture and pulls it away from your foot for a dry, comfortable feeling shoe and a classic Reebok look.

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars most comfortable walking shoe I have found
The Reebok Princess has been around for years and thet in itself is enough to convince you that it must be attractive to lots and lots of repeat buyers. It comes in two basic colors, white and black. The fit is generous and the quality of workmanship very very good. It makes no fancy claims on its suitability for one type of activity or another. It is make of soft leather that molds to your foot and is a shoe you can wear from getting up in the morning to going to bed at hight. This is my 4th pair and each has lasted a minimum of 5 years of mall shopping and strolling around town and sightseeing. The shoes are light in weight, they do not make your legs tired from hauling around extra heavy shoes. You can even wear them barefoot as the lining is very soft and comfortable. Best of all they are made in MY SIZE which is

12 wide (a size one rarely sees in the stores). I have always ordered mine from the company website or a trusted etailer. They are definitely a good buy, always costing less than their competitors, sometimes by half, and alway much more comfortable.

5 Stars Nice looking and very comfortable
I have had at least a dozen pairs of these Reebok Princess since I started wearing them about twelve years ago. Unlike most other sports shoes, these don’t make your feet look like Bigfoot’s, plus they are cute and VERY comfortable. I never get tired of these and I always have them both in black and in white.

5 Stars Mother’s Day Gift
My mom had a pair of shoes like this years ago and said they were the most comfortable pair she’d ever had. I ordered the same model for her for Mother’s Day and she still swears by them. Great walking shoes!

3 Stars A shoe with a big tongue
First, Reebok has managed to confuse a lot of us by naming several different shoes “Princess”. Many of the reviews here refer to ’sneakers’, but the Princess sneaker is a different shoe, so it isn’t clear if we are all on the same page. I am talking about the Princess aerobics shoe that I got from Amazon in the following: The shoe is very lightweight and that is good. It is fairly comfortable, but as someone else mentioned, it doesn’t have much arch support. It also has a rather low toe box, so if your big toe isn’t relatively flat you may find the shoe pressing on it. For some reason, the shoe has a remarkably large tongue that tends to stick out beyond the laces. It also has the name ‘Reebok’ plastered all over it: on the inside, on the back, on the big tongue, and on the side; your pair of shoes says ‘Reebok’ eight times, which is advertising overkill. The shoe is lighter and better looking than a sneaker, but my 10-year-old Reebok sneakers are more comfortable because they have a better arch support and a higher toe box.

5 Stars Great shoes!
I bought these shoes to wear for work, in white and black. I have wide feet and they fit great. They look good with a blazer at work - no stripes and other designs everywhere.

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