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Kenwood Smoothie To Go

Danzo — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:01:30 GMT

Hi folks

Has anyone got personal experience of one of these:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/...A3P5ROKL5A1OLE

I need a smoothie/juice maker and my googling seems to show this as being good value for money. Most reviews are very positive and I'd rather not pay out the price of a decent knife for something to liquidise fruit.

:rolleyes:

Danzo

Lupine Lights

john wings — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:31:25 GMT

The Rolls Royce of light Sets!pricy!!
http://www.lupine.de/web/en/

XD Picture cards for Fujifilm

fluffy — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:00:19 GMT

Cameras are defunct apparently. Comet sent theirs back and so will not have any for any cameras this Xmas. Internet buying is best it seems :)

"deadliest catch" style bib and brace?

Fast but dim — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:32:35 GMT

i've been looking for tough waterproof bib and brace pants, for winter use. tougher the better. i like the look of the sea fishing ones on tv.

any salty sea dogs recommend some?

recommend me a good wallet

ajt125 — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:47:39 GMT

as my current wallet has fell apart:rolleyes: looking for something with:

a secure compartment for loose change
the usual notes and credit card compatments
and a compartment for a swiss card, a few paracetamol and plasters etc...

so what wallets are good these days??

ant.

CWC Watches?

ArkAngel — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:01:02 GMT

Howdy

I fancy a new watch for chrimbo, my old Seiko is looking a bit beat up and the bezel keeps falling off!

I like the look of the SBS/RM CWC watch.

http://www.silvermans.co.uk/ProductD...9/Default.aspx

Anyone got any experience of them, i have noticed a few people have mentioned and sold them on here in the past.

Or similar big chunky dive style watches?

Cheers:)

custom Flashlight advise for birthday

kjbarrass — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:53:42 GMT

Its my Birthday soon :) so im going to treat myself to a good flashlight. Will be partly funded from some knives im gona sell.

Id like something handmade or a custom/modified production one.

Ive no idea where to start looking I dont know what custom makers there are or who mods lights. Ive heard the name MilkySpit so been googling him/her.

Im after a pocket torch with high output, well made, water proof and sometheing just nice to hold. Ive got a stash of CR123A so that would be a good starting point :)

Any advise appreciated.

Cheers
Kev

Help me upgrade my maglites?

Falcor — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:53:25 GMT

Im not using my maglites atm which seems a shame...

I have:

2x 2 AA Maglites.
1x 1 AAA
1x 2 AAA
1x 2 Dcell
1x 4 Dcell

But im not sure what upgrades u can get, i think id prefer LED over bulbs, just need some advice on whats the best upgrades to get for them :)

4Sevens Quark MiNi AA - Neutral Tint - Commitments needed!

etorix — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:30:34 GMT

4Sevens are taking names for a run of 100 warm/neutral tint versions of these:

http://www.4sevens.com/product_info....oducts_id=2044 <<

# LED: CREE XP-G R5
# Max Output: 90 Out-the-front (OTF) lumens
# Material: Type-III Hard-anodized Aircraft-grade Aluminum
# Battery: One AA
# Seven Output Modes:

currently available only in cold,

me id prefer the warmer Quark MiNi AA XP-E Q3 5B version at the same price [22 GBP]

to get on the list see http://www.cpfmarketplace.com/mp/sho...d.php?t=203520

LED drop ins for D26 & D36 lights

Croyde — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:16:02 GMT

I just thought that I would provide a link for someone over on Candle Power Forums, who delivers a range of LED drop in upgrades for D26 (Surefire 6P etc) and D36 (Surefire M3, Pila etc) lights.

This week I received from them against my first order a warm white MCE drop in for an M3 and a red drop in for a 6P. They both came with detailed instructions, nicey packaged, are very well constructed and more to the point perform :D

I have no connection with this CPF member but just thought that based upon my experience that this might be a good steer for one or two folk here:

http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/...d.php?t=248771

New watch a Precista PRS-17Q

mylof1tz — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:44:34 GMT

Just received my Timefactors PRS-17Q. I've been looking for a daily beater for ages. Ticked all the boxes
-- good lume
-- 2omm lugs, drilled
-- sapphire glass , AR coating
-- date window
-- rotating bezel
-- water resistant => 200metres
-- swiss quartz, 10 yr battery
-- black dial
-- protected screw down crown
-- slim stainless steel case

The automatic version is now sold and there will not be any more. Got a fair few automatics so just wanted a quartz to just pick up and go. The Fricker case is extremely well made. Haven't got around to taking any pics. Eddie has done a good job. Definately recommend this watch and a bargain in my opinion.

http://www.timefactors.com/precista.htm

Anyone own a Sinn watch?

mylof1tz — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:55:29 GMT

Just wanted to hear from anyone who has bought a Sinn and their experience of it. I'm interested in the U1 and hoped for some feedback on the watch and make.

Anybody tested these, are they any good?

s-723 — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:29:08 GMT

Are these better than eneloops or vapextech.
Does anybody use these and are they any good?

http://www.7dayshop.com/catalog/prod...ucts_id=107341

Welly/Muck Boot Decisions

benp1 — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:10:25 GMT

I'm considering some wellies or muck boots. I'm not quite sure what yet.....

I was originally considering some Hunters but then was wondering whether they would be comfy for walking in and if my feet would get cold. I don't generally get cold feet but I'll only be wearing them when its wet, muddy or miserable. I have trail and approach shoes for when its nice weather. I'm also thinking it might be good for when it snows etc

I then thought about Muck Boots, I was looking at the Derwent and the Tweed. The Derwent looks like it has better grip but the Tweed looks like its meant for walking in more. I thought Muck Boot Avons might be OK but I don't like the camo colours

Then I thought about some Grubs Stalkers. The vibram sole seems to be a selling point for me

Having looked at those two I then went back to Hunter and saw the Balmoral Neo

So now I have to say I don't know what boots to get. I'll be using them for dog walking mainly. I have been wearing my Meindl Burmas but its hassle to do up and then undo when I'm not out walking for long. I don't need the full support of a boot and it would be nice to walk in the stream a bit with the pup. I could also do with some for doing muddy things every now and then

My budget was originally up to �50 but looks like its gone up to �70. I don't like spending more than I need to but will pay for quality if necessary.

I'm also not sure what the muck boots will look like wondering around. I quite like the way wellies look but I'm wondering if the neoprene upper will look strange. I know this is a bit of a tart thing to say but it matters to me, I'm not in the middle of the country on a farm, I'm actually going to have to see people wearing these! I have standards!

So, what boots have you got and what do you recommend? What are the Hunter Balmoral Neos like?

Rebuild or Renew?

Darran — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:07:45 GMT

My old surefire E1 has given up again,this will be the second bulb I will have bought,so my question is,would it be better to buy a new head unit with brighter out put,just another bulb and stick with low out put or get one of them there Fenix lights that take cr123(aw rechargebles,the very same that knackered the sf).
The cheapest option will be the best but I have had the Sureifre a mighty long time,what are my options folks.
cheers