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Why Kayaking in a Tandem Kayak is a Great Option for Families
Jan 09, 2009 in
Travel
Muna wa Wanjiru asked:
Kayaking is certainly a most popular adventurous water sport. Initially when kayaking started, kayaks used were just designed to accommodate only one person. Now with Tandem kayak you can navigate through heart pounding rapids or paddle vast ocean or glide across lakes or just take trail through hidden waterways that too with your spouse or your friend.
Since two people can accommodate in such kayaks at a time so these Tandem kayaks are sometimes also called as doubles. Two people can enjoy thrill the experience of kayaking at a time. These Tandem kayaks are great for beginners, so all you people who are little nervous about being alone in water, as some other person can join you during this wonderful journey. Even if
There is absolutely no rule for person traveling with you, anybody just anybody from your kids, parents and even your pets can accompany you on kayaking trip. The most amazing thigh about Tandem kayaks is that second person doesn’t even have to paddle if they don’t wish to. Just ask them to sit with you can take them to most adventurous and thrilling tour of waterways, kayaking. As these Tandem kayaks are much wider so they are much more stable than usual kayaks so second person and you will definitely have safe kayaking experience.
Kayaking with Tandem kayaks is great option for families; earlier families with small children were not able to enjoy kayaking. But now with these Tandem kayaks, there multiple seating arrangements allow children to stay together and adults to keep eye on them. If your kids are very small then place them in the lap of adults, older children can seat in their own seats. Ideal condition would be children in middle of two adults.
The big question while kayaking with Tandem kayaks is that “who sits where?” seating arrangement is most important for smooth and easy kayaking. This sitting arrangement can be done in many different ways like experience, weight, practicality and preferences. Sitting arrangement should be in such a way that it will maintain harmony among the whole crew. If experienced person in rear then he or she can properly direct the kayak as in kayaking person seating on back side steers the kayak. Sometimes even weight of paddle will determine seating arrangement; beat more weight should be more on rear seat.
Two persons sitting on Tandem kayaks should work as team, as teamwork is most important part of Tandem kayaking. For better kayaking experience first thing be very calm with your partner and have good communication is the key factor for successful and enjoyable kayaking experience. Though second person just come for a kayak ride, but if both are paddling the Tandem kayaking will be much more easy and quicker. If paddling is done in unison then you can do kayaking very efficiently, this is quickest way of kayaking and that too without any clashing of paddles.
Tandem kayaks really can be so many different things for different people but it is truly versatile and fun water sport from small lake to ocean.
Kayaking is certainly a most popular adventurous water sport. Initially when kayaking started, kayaks used were just designed to accommodate only one person. Now with Tandem kayak you can navigate through heart pounding rapids or paddle vast ocean or glide across lakes or just take trail through hidden waterways that too with your spouse or your friend.
Since two people can accommodate in such kayaks at a time so these Tandem kayaks are sometimes also called as doubles. Two people can enjoy thrill the experience of kayaking at a time. These Tandem kayaks are great for beginners, so all you people who are little nervous about being alone in water, as some other person can join you during this wonderful journey. Even if
There is absolutely no rule for person traveling with you, anybody just anybody from your kids, parents and even your pets can accompany you on kayaking trip. The most amazing thigh about Tandem kayaks is that second person doesn’t even have to paddle if they don’t wish to. Just ask them to sit with you can take them to most adventurous and thrilling tour of waterways, kayaking. As these Tandem kayaks are much wider so they are much more stable than usual kayaks so second person and you will definitely have safe kayaking experience.
Kayaking with Tandem kayaks is great option for families; earlier families with small children were not able to enjoy kayaking. But now with these Tandem kayaks, there multiple seating arrangements allow children to stay together and adults to keep eye on them. If your kids are very small then place them in the lap of adults, older children can seat in their own seats. Ideal condition would be children in middle of two adults.
The big question while kayaking with Tandem kayaks is that “who sits where?” seating arrangement is most important for smooth and easy kayaking. This sitting arrangement can be done in many different ways like experience, weight, practicality and preferences. Sitting arrangement should be in such a way that it will maintain harmony among the whole crew. If experienced person in rear then he or she can properly direct the kayak as in kayaking person seating on back side steers the kayak. Sometimes even weight of paddle will determine seating arrangement; beat more weight should be more on rear seat.
Two persons sitting on Tandem kayaks should work as team, as teamwork is most important part of Tandem kayaking. For better kayaking experience first thing be very calm with your partner and have good communication is the key factor for successful and enjoyable kayaking experience. Though second person just come for a kayak ride, but if both are paddling the Tandem kayaking will be much more easy and quicker. If paddling is done in unison then you can do kayaking very efficiently, this is quickest way of kayaking and that too without any clashing of paddles.
Tandem kayaks really can be so many different things for different people but it is truly versatile and fun water sport from small lake to ocean.
Facts About Nepal
Jan 08, 2009 in
Destinations
peterhutch asked:
Capital: Kathmandu
Language: Nepali (official) & 20 other languages divided into numerous dialects. Derived from Sanskrit, Nepali is related to the Indian language, Hindi, and is spoken by about 90 percent of the population in either native or second language fluency. Many Nepalese in government and business also speak English.
Religion: The majority of the population is Hindu (89%) or Buddhist (6%); there are also small groups of Muslims, Jains, Bons and Christians.
Currency: The official currency is Nepali Rupee (NPR), which is divided into 100 paisa. As change can be a problem it is recommended that visitors have a supply of small notes handy. Tourist activities are often quoted in US Dollars and it is advisable to carry new dollar bills in varied denominations. Both Euro and US dollar travelers cheques are widely accepted in tourist areas and can be cashed easily in most banks and major hotels throughout the country. There are ATMs in Kathmandu and Pokhara. Visa, MasterCard and American Express credit cards are accepted in many tourist hotels, shops, restaurants and travel agencies.
Climate: Nepal has a typical monsoonal two-season a year. There is dry season from October to May and there is the wet season, the monsoon, from June to September. September-November, the start of the dry season, is in many ways the best time of the year in Nepal. When Monsoon just ends, the countryside is green and lush. Nepal is at its most beautiful and during this season there are plenty of colorful festivals to enjoy.
Economy – overview: Nepal is among the poorest and least developed countries in the world with almost one-third of its population living below the poverty line. Agriculture is the mainstay of the economy, providing a livelihood for three-fourths of the population and accounting for 38% of GDP. Industrial activity mainly involves the processing of agricultural produce including jute, sugarcane, tobacco, and grain. Security concerns relating to the Maoist conflict have led to a decrease in tourism, a key source of foreign exchange.
Trekking: The best way to experience Nepal’s unbeatable combination of natural beauty and cultural richness is trekking. Trekking does not mean mountain climbing but refers to walking on trails. Neither you need any advanced training nor have to be very sportive. So anyone with a pair of strong legs and adventurer spirit will enjoy the thrills of trekking in the foothills of Nepal Himalayas.
Nepal lies between China and India in South Asia. The king of this constitutional monarchy traces his lineage to the ruler of Gorkha, who unified the area in the late 18th century. The present monarch, King Gyanendra, came to the throne in 2001 after the tragic murder of the previous king. Violent political protest in early 1990 opened the way to multiparty government. Since then, no single party has been able to form a majority, resulting in a number of incompatible coalitions. The king postponed elections in 2002 because Maoist insurgents controlled nearly half of Nepal mostly the poorer western region. This political instability has not fostered economic reforms, and Nepal remains one of the world’s poorest countries.
Highlights of Nepal: Package tours, Buddhist pilgrimage, Trekking, expeditions, Ballooning , Avia gliding, cable car ride, white water rafting, Jungle safari, heli trekking bird watching, Buddhist pilgrimage, cycling, shopping, casinos, mountain flight, Bungy jumps, cultural tours, fossils finding, bird watching etc.
Capital: Kathmandu
Language: Nepali (official) & 20 other languages divided into numerous dialects. Derived from Sanskrit, Nepali is related to the Indian language, Hindi, and is spoken by about 90 percent of the population in either native or second language fluency. Many Nepalese in government and business also speak English.
Religion: The majority of the population is Hindu (89%) or Buddhist (6%); there are also small groups of Muslims, Jains, Bons and Christians.
Currency: The official currency is Nepali Rupee (NPR), which is divided into 100 paisa. As change can be a problem it is recommended that visitors have a supply of small notes handy. Tourist activities are often quoted in US Dollars and it is advisable to carry new dollar bills in varied denominations. Both Euro and US dollar travelers cheques are widely accepted in tourist areas and can be cashed easily in most banks and major hotels throughout the country. There are ATMs in Kathmandu and Pokhara. Visa, MasterCard and American Express credit cards are accepted in many tourist hotels, shops, restaurants and travel agencies.
Climate: Nepal has a typical monsoonal two-season a year. There is dry season from October to May and there is the wet season, the monsoon, from June to September. September-November, the start of the dry season, is in many ways the best time of the year in Nepal. When Monsoon just ends, the countryside is green and lush. Nepal is at its most beautiful and during this season there are plenty of colorful festivals to enjoy.
Economy – overview: Nepal is among the poorest and least developed countries in the world with almost one-third of its population living below the poverty line. Agriculture is the mainstay of the economy, providing a livelihood for three-fourths of the population and accounting for 38% of GDP. Industrial activity mainly involves the processing of agricultural produce including jute, sugarcane, tobacco, and grain. Security concerns relating to the Maoist conflict have led to a decrease in tourism, a key source of foreign exchange.
Trekking: The best way to experience Nepal’s unbeatable combination of natural beauty and cultural richness is trekking. Trekking does not mean mountain climbing but refers to walking on trails. Neither you need any advanced training nor have to be very sportive. So anyone with a pair of strong legs and adventurer spirit will enjoy the thrills of trekking in the foothills of Nepal Himalayas.
Nepal lies between China and India in South Asia. The king of this constitutional monarchy traces his lineage to the ruler of Gorkha, who unified the area in the late 18th century. The present monarch, King Gyanendra, came to the throne in 2001 after the tragic murder of the previous king. Violent political protest in early 1990 opened the way to multiparty government. Since then, no single party has been able to form a majority, resulting in a number of incompatible coalitions. The king postponed elections in 2002 because Maoist insurgents controlled nearly half of Nepal mostly the poorer western region. This political instability has not fostered economic reforms, and Nepal remains one of the world’s poorest countries.
Highlights of Nepal: Package tours, Buddhist pilgrimage, Trekking, expeditions, Ballooning , Avia gliding, cable car ride, white water rafting, Jungle safari, heli trekking bird watching, Buddhist pilgrimage, cycling, shopping, casinos, mountain flight, Bungy jumps, cultural tours, fossils finding, bird watching etc.
The Varieties of Rock Climbing
Jan 08, 2009 in
Hobbies
Chris Haycock asked:
There are several different kinds of rock climbing that people engage in for sport. Rock climbing first began to be recognized as a sport when it was independently developed from the rock climbing techniques of Victorian era mountaineering in the late eighteen hundreds. Over the years since then, a lot of specialized safety equipment and proven techniques for staying safe and making a secure, controlled ascent have been developed. However, the sport of rock climbing can still be split into two major divisions: free climbing and aid climbing. Free climbing uses only the natural features of the rock face being climbed, and is significantly more dangerous than climbing with the assistance of safety gear.
Even when safety gear is being used, however, many climbers try to follow the ethic that their climbing activities should not damage or change the surface of the rock face any more than is absolutely necessary. For some kinds of short distance rock climbing, such as bouldering, purists believe in free climbing assisted by some kind of pad on the ground to catch them if they fall. This allows them to climb without leaving marks in the rock. Cams are also a good way to climb without leaving too much of a mark on the surface, while driving spikes into the rock to use as handholds and places to tie rope lines is one of the more invasive ways of climbing.
Lead climbing is one of the most common types of rock climbing, where climbers go up in pairs and the lead (or topmost climber) is attached to the lower climber, or second, by a length of rope. Whoever is lowest at the moment is the second, and is in charge of belaying the rope, keeping the belaying system secured attached to the rock, and stopping the rope to keep the other climber from harm in case of a fall. While lead climbing, safety devices will usually be left on the mountain at regular intervals. For traditional lead climbing, these safety devices installed by the lead climber, will usually be removed by the second during the ascent. This leaves the climbing surface close to the way in which it was found, and leaves the same level of challenge and enjoyment for future climbers.
Top rope climbing is a variant on the two person climbing system where the one in charge of belaying the rope and keeping the system secure is at the top. The person at the top will place an anchor and help to hold the rope steady while the other climber makes his or her way upwards.
Not all rock climbing takes place outdoors ‘ indoor rock climbing is increasingly popular and is the way that many people start to get involved in the sport. Rock climbing walls with regular handholds can be built inside of a building to teach people climbing techniques and this style of climbing with holds on a wall is also sometimes used in sporting competitions and is a lot of fun in its own right.
There are several different kinds of rock climbing that people engage in for sport. Rock climbing first began to be recognized as a sport when it was independently developed from the rock climbing techniques of Victorian era mountaineering in the late eighteen hundreds. Over the years since then, a lot of specialized safety equipment and proven techniques for staying safe and making a secure, controlled ascent have been developed. However, the sport of rock climbing can still be split into two major divisions: free climbing and aid climbing. Free climbing uses only the natural features of the rock face being climbed, and is significantly more dangerous than climbing with the assistance of safety gear.
Even when safety gear is being used, however, many climbers try to follow the ethic that their climbing activities should not damage or change the surface of the rock face any more than is absolutely necessary. For some kinds of short distance rock climbing, such as bouldering, purists believe in free climbing assisted by some kind of pad on the ground to catch them if they fall. This allows them to climb without leaving marks in the rock. Cams are also a good way to climb without leaving too much of a mark on the surface, while driving spikes into the rock to use as handholds and places to tie rope lines is one of the more invasive ways of climbing.
Lead climbing is one of the most common types of rock climbing, where climbers go up in pairs and the lead (or topmost climber) is attached to the lower climber, or second, by a length of rope. Whoever is lowest at the moment is the second, and is in charge of belaying the rope, keeping the belaying system secured attached to the rock, and stopping the rope to keep the other climber from harm in case of a fall. While lead climbing, safety devices will usually be left on the mountain at regular intervals. For traditional lead climbing, these safety devices installed by the lead climber, will usually be removed by the second during the ascent. This leaves the climbing surface close to the way in which it was found, and leaves the same level of challenge and enjoyment for future climbers.
Top rope climbing is a variant on the two person climbing system where the one in charge of belaying the rope and keeping the system secure is at the top. The person at the top will place an anchor and help to hold the rope steady while the other climber makes his or her way upwards.
Not all rock climbing takes place outdoors ‘ indoor rock climbing is increasingly popular and is the way that many people start to get involved in the sport. Rock climbing walls with regular handholds can be built inside of a building to teach people climbing techniques and this style of climbing with holds on a wall is also sometimes used in sporting competitions and is a lot of fun in its own right.
KTM Adventure Tours – Behind the Scenes
Jan 04, 2009 in
Autos
motousa asked:
Learn about KTM’s Adventure Tours from Scot Harden and the guys that put the off road riding tours together. Watch the video and then read the story at www.motorcycle-usa.com for even more information.
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