June Newsletter

June 2014

Inside

- Father’s Day Ideas - Ticks....ewww!

- Gopole & Lifestraw New Products - Why we hate Ratchet Straps - Big savings on Tarpon 120 Angling kayak - June Gear Specials - Mountain Hardwear Tent Giveaway

Photo: KEEN Footwear

FATHER’S DAY SUNDAY, JUNE 15TH

Mantis 26 $119.95 Last Chance Belt 29.95

Vertikl $69.95

Wingman 37.95

Co-Pilot 34.95 Krux $69.95

Tikka RXP 91.95

Crusher T $26

Creamy T $32 Go To Hoodie $50

Chill Cap $22

Survival Bracelet $8.95

Original $23.95

Daytona $109.95

High UV Angler $26.95

Tanza Leather $109.95

TICKS....ewww!

As most hikers and dog owners in Niagara know, ticks are an unfortunate reality in our area. Consider using the following tips and products to minimize your risk of contact.

How to avoid: - Use bug spray with deet as this is the only proven effective bug spray against ticks (that’s approved in Canada) - Wear long pants and long sleeve shirts - Tuck pants into socks - Wear shoes instead of sandals when hiking - Avoid long grass - Do “tick checks” after being outdoors. Check warm spots where they like to hide: behind knees, armpits and groin.

- Wearing light coloured clothing will make it easier to spot ticks that may be on you.

Types of Ticks: Dog tick: Light brown, large and non-infectious.

Blacklegged Tick (aka Deer Tick): Small, dark brown-black, females have red bum, may carry Lyme Disease.

Tick Removal: – Use of a specifically designed tick removal tool will help make tick removal safer & easier.

– When tick removers or tick keys are not available, use fine tipped tweezers and grab tick as close to skin as possible. Pull upwards with even pressure, avoid twisting or jerking as this may cause mouth to break off and remain in skin. If mouth breaks off, try to remove, otherwise leave it and allow a health care professional to look at it for you.

– After removal, clean the bite well using alcohol, iodine or soap and water. *If you notice a rash or fever develop (even up to several weeks after bite), see your doctor and tell him about the tick.

Why Lyme Disease is scary: Starts off as rash or bullseye ring and flu-like symptoms that eventually may turn into: -joint paint -neurological problems such as muscle weakness, numbness, paralysis and meningitis -heart problems including arrhythmia’s -eye inflammation -liver inflammation and hepatitis -severe fatigue

Facts: - Less than 5 reported cases of Lyme’s Disease in 2013 in Niagara - Removing ticks within 24-36 hours usually prevents infection - If concerned about a tick bite, save the tick in a sealed container to be given to a health care professional....they will test the tick for you.

Ben’s 30 Spray $5.95

Ben’s 30 Wipes $8.95

Tick Remover $3.95

Tick Key $7.95

WHY WE HATE RATCHET STRAPS!

Between helping with rentals, purchases and our own personal paddling, we tie down a lot of kayaks, canoes and sup’s. Because of this, we like to think that we’ve developed a pretty good idea of what works to properly secure a boat on top of a vehicle. So what makes us cringe more than anything???

Ratchet straps!

Now before we get carried away we should state that ratchet straps do have a place with tying down certain loads in certain situations, but boats on top of a car is not one of them.

Why we don’t suggest them:

What are the better options?

1) Rope If you have a good knowledge of knots and some quality rope then there’s nothing wrong with tying down your load with rope.

A well-executed trucker’s hitch allows for enough tension to secure a boat without overtightening.

2) Camstraps At under $10 each, “belly” camstraps could be your new best friend. These are 1” webbing straps with a cambuckle at one end.

As with the rope option, your boat can be secured with a continuous loop of rope/webbing with no possible opportunity for it to come off. Camstraps also hold tight without overdoing it.

Camstrap $8.95-$9.95

- Ratchet buckles are very bulky, heavy and rarely properly padded, this means potential damage to your boat and vehicle.

- Ratchet straps use a mechanical advantage to tighten, this means it’s easy to over-tighten the strap and damage the boat.

- The majority of ratchet straps have hooks on the ends, these hooks are rarely large enough to fully go around roof rack cross bars. This leaves two options; partially hooking onto the bar or going under the bar and hooking back onto the webbing. Now look closely at the following photo:

No chance of coming undone, half hitch backs up the buckle.

Would you feel comfortable driving behind someone who had their 70lb. projectile “secured” by this? A bit of vibration or a wind gust and that strap could easily come off.

Don’t forget the bow/stern lines

There’s nothing to attach to underneath?

There’s a lot of lift generated when driving with a boat on your roof. In addition to the “belly” straps, make sure you secure the front and back of your boat especially for highway and long distance travel.

In the name of better fuel economy, many newer vehicles are coming with smooth plastic underneath the car that leaves no space to secure bow and stern lines. If your vehicle is like this, consider hood-loops; small pieces of webbing that bolt under the hood or trunk to which the bow and stern lines attach.

Malone Sentry Bow/Stern Set $32.95

Need more than just straps?

Malone Hood loops $7.95/pr

We keep the largest in-stock rack inventory in the region. Our rack selection isn’t just for kayaks and canoes; we have base racks, trunk & hitch mounted bike racks, truck racks, cargo boxes and more.

Grenade Grip $29.95 Arm Extension $24.95 *Camera and helmet shown above not included.

Ever wonder how some of those really cool angles are created on action videos? Often it’s with the use of a non-standard GoPro mount. GoPole makes some unique mounts including one of our favorites; “The Arm” which allows shots of your face smiling, crying, grimacing, or just looking cool while doing your favorite action sport!

Lifestraw $19.95

Lifestraw Go Bottle $34.95

We promoted the standard Lifestraw in our April newsletter, and we’ve been blown away by it’s popularity.

We’ve now added the Lifestraw Go Bottle to the shelves.

Both the Go Bottle and the standard straw filters are 99.99% effective against bacteria and protozoa and filter up to 1000 Litres.

Tarpon 120 Angler

Its award- winning design offers both agility and speed to zip from spot to spot, but also the right amount of stability for fighting fish or rough waters. The intuitive design allows for a wide range of body sizes with easy access to gear and the exclusive Slide Trax accessory system to trick out your kayak any way you want.

Features: - Bow storage hatch - Phase 3 adjustable seat - Center day hatch and storage compartments Get last years’ 2013 - Self bailing scupper holes - 2 Flush Mounted Rod Holders version for a great price!

- Anchor Regular $1149 - Silent Traction Pads Dimensions: - Length 12’3” - Width 30” - 67lbs.

SALE $899.99 * Valid until June 30th or while supplies last.

* Models shown above are 2014 Version, 2013 Version has slightly different outfitting.

Backpacker Lite Regular $89.95

SALE $59.99

AR E E GIALS N JU PEC S Earlylight 2 Regular $294.95

SALE $219.99

WIN A MOUNTAIN HARDWEAR OPTIC 3.5 TENT Recieve one ballot for each Mountain Hardwear product purchased in June.

Full contest details available in store.

Please Note: The store will be closed on July 1st for Canada Day.

420 Vansickle Rd. St. Catharines, ON www.outdoorsoriented.com Phone (905) 688-0160

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