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Safari Tips For You
Most of you who are familiar with safari know what your safari kits should necessarily contain.They are privy to the knowledge of what they are likely to encounter and with a spirit of adventure that is usually associated with their outlook makes them mentally fortified and well prepared for the safari. But for the ones who are not well tutored and experienced in the sport and even for those who are experienced and knowledgeable,but negligent in abiding by what they already know as negligence is a common human frailty,it is always important that they equip themselves with whatever safety information that would be useful on the brink of a safari.
Mosquitoes:
Since favorite safari locations are in the tropics and more particularly in the savanna grasslands,wet rainy forests of Central Africa and in the Amazons which are natural breeding grounds for mosquitoes and are rife with potential health hazards of vector borne diseases like Malaria and Dengue.More daunting is the fact that health institutions are located at some great distances away from these natural game parks and can prove a nerve wrecking experience should some calamity occur.So,take sufficient stocks of antidote against possible common diseases that prevail in these areas.Malarone, Doxcycline, Mefloquine and Chloroquine are the commonest medications prescribed against Malaria.To be extra-safe and if adults accompany their kids ,take along mozzie-repellent shampoos ,soaps,lotions and sprays.
Crawlies:
These game parks are the habitat of some of the deadliest snakes on earth.Precautions are all important.If you dare step on the grass,have your feet well protected with the safari boots.If you encounter a snake,back away quickly.If bitten by a snake ,administer necessary firstaid and rush the victim immediately to the nearest hospital.It is normally presumed that hospitals in these areas have ample supplies of anti-venom treatment.
Creepies:
Most game lodges supply nets and window coverings against creepies.But check your shoes ,you’d have most likely squished a scorpion or some deadly spider unawares.Check under your bed ,under the pillows and especially in the toilet for its moisture as they can easily creep their way through the water outlet.When going out for a bush walk,wear long trousers,boots and socks to avoid picking such hitchhikers.
Ticks:
They are common and live in the bush.Tick bites are treatable,but be quick in removing the tick no sooner you locate them.Removal of the ticks must be done in a way that you’ll not bury its head in the skin.Use a tweezers to grasp the head and gently remove it.
Safety on a game drive:
A land rover with a guide and his gun will be placed at your disposal.You’ll have to follow the rules .Listen to the guide.They are experienced with the ways of the wild and know animal behavior and their movements during the day. When you’re in sight of animals observe silence and rolling of cameras should appear unobtrusive with no flash lights.
Keep your hands to yourself.Do not stretch your hands outside the vehicle when traveling through as you may brush against objects and injure yourself.Also do not lean out and try to touch animals as they can retort with anger and injure you.Remain seated because your movement can scare the animals.
Safety on a self-drive safari:
Same rules apply as when you’re on a public road.Don’t yank your head out of the window to avoid being hit by some protruding object.A flat Tyre can pose a frightening prospect in these jungle stretches.See if you can flag down another vehicle coming down your way for help.Besides the spare,check that all tires of the vehicle are of good condition before you drive away.
Always observe the speed limits within the park as they mean a message for your own safety.
Help maintain the game environment by not polluting it.Don’t throw away leftovers such as food,containers or any other form of rubbish.Animals can get used to human eats and might start scavenging for them.
Don’t rev your engine ,hoot or flash your lights as they can scare and tempt the animals into a stampede and causing damage to your vehicle and its passengers. At the first sight of agitation,hurriedly make your exit.
Safety in a game walk or at a look out point:
This should be done only with the explicit knowledge of a guide.Also don’t dare swim in the calm and lucid pools of water that you’ll come across along the way ,being naturally oppressed by the sultry conditions around as they can be heavily infested with parasites and even life threatening crocodiles.
Mosquitoes:
Since favorite safari locations are in the tropics and more particularly in the savanna grasslands,wet rainy forests of Central Africa and in the Amazons which are natural breeding grounds for mosquitoes and are rife with potential health hazards of vector borne diseases like Malaria and Dengue.More daunting is the fact that health institutions are located at some great distances away from these natural game parks and can prove a nerve wrecking experience should some calamity occur.So,take sufficient stocks of antidote against possible common diseases that prevail in these areas.Malarone, Doxcycline, Mefloquine and Chloroquine are the commonest medications prescribed against Malaria.To be extra-safe and if adults accompany their kids ,take along mozzie-repellent shampoos ,soaps,lotions and sprays.
Crawlies:
These game parks are the habitat of some of the deadliest snakes on earth.Precautions are all important.If you dare step on the grass,have your feet well protected with the safari boots.If you encounter a snake,back away quickly.If bitten by a snake ,administer necessary firstaid and rush the victim immediately to the nearest hospital.It is normally presumed that hospitals in these areas have ample supplies of anti-venom treatment.
Creepies:
Most game lodges supply nets and window coverings against creepies.But check your shoes ,you’d have most likely squished a scorpion or some deadly spider unawares.Check under your bed ,under the pillows and especially in the toilet for its moisture as they can easily creep their way through the water outlet.When going out for a bush walk,wear long trousers,boots and socks to avoid picking such hitchhikers.
Ticks:
They are common and live in the bush.Tick bites are treatable,but be quick in removing the tick no sooner you locate them.Removal of the ticks must be done in a way that you’ll not bury its head in the skin.Use a tweezers to grasp the head and gently remove it.
Safety on a game drive:
A land rover with a guide and his gun will be placed at your disposal.You’ll have to follow the rules .Listen to the guide.They are experienced with the ways of the wild and know animal behavior and their movements during the day. When you’re in sight of animals observe silence and rolling of cameras should appear unobtrusive with no flash lights.
Keep your hands to yourself.Do not stretch your hands outside the vehicle when traveling through as you may brush against objects and injure yourself.Also do not lean out and try to touch animals as they can retort with anger and injure you.Remain seated because your movement can scare the animals.
Safety on a self-drive safari:
Same rules apply as when you’re on a public road.Don’t yank your head out of the window to avoid being hit by some protruding object.A flat Tyre can pose a frightening prospect in these jungle stretches.See if you can flag down another vehicle coming down your way for help.Besides the spare,check that all tires of the vehicle are of good condition before you drive away.
Always observe the speed limits within the park as they mean a message for your own safety.
Help maintain the game environment by not polluting it.Don’t throw away leftovers such as food,containers or any other form of rubbish.Animals can get used to human eats and might start scavenging for them.
Don’t rev your engine ,hoot or flash your lights as they can scare and tempt the animals into a stampede and causing damage to your vehicle and its passengers. At the first sight of agitation,hurriedly make your exit.
Safety in a game walk or at a look out point:
This should be done only with the explicit knowledge of a guide.Also don’t dare swim in the calm and lucid pools of water that you’ll come across along the way ,being naturally oppressed by the sultry conditions around as they can be heavily infested with parasites and even life threatening crocodiles.
Safety Boots
Boots provide comfort and protection to the feet in a host of activities such as industry,agriculture,forestry and fishing,mountaineering,hiking,military service and several more where protection and comfort of feet are of utmost importance.
Boots are generally named after the functions for which they are specifically designed and are referred to as work boots,hiking boots ,military boots,safari boots and many more for their chosen functions.They make their appearance in varying designs and materials as considered proper for these functions.
Footwear market is replete with quite a number of manufacturers with their trademark creations and compete against one another for a commanding position in the market.Some of these popular brands amongst many others are the Timberland Pro series,Wolverine ,Rocky,Caterpillar,Dr.Marten, Rockport, Acme,Caroline and Magnum.
Reminiscent of the old wild west and its hardy cowboys many cowboy boot designs have made their way into the new technological era and are being proudly displayed as popular footwear items in the market.These cowboy boots are made of different varieties of animal skin and are categorized according to the feature of the skin and its craft.The boots are typically known by names such as ‘exotic skin cowboy boots’,retro-design cowboy boots’,'causal boots’.'lace-up western boots’,’smooth leather cowboy boots’,'barn boots’,'pointed toe boos’.'zipper boots’, and other similarly characterized boots.Besides the uniform factory made boots ,they are also available in customized form. Hence an option is available from a wide range of style,color,leather,toe,heel and stitch.
Work boots can be divided into several types by their designated capabilities and functions.There are 6-inch laces,electrical hazard toes,safety toe hikers, steel toe boots ,soft-toe boots,slip resistant and water resistant boots,all terrain boots,medical boots and other boots……..
Boots are generally named after the functions for which they are specifically designed and are referred to as work boots,hiking boots ,military boots,safari boots and many more for their chosen functions.They make their appearance in varying designs and materials as considered proper for these functions.
Footwear market is replete with quite a number of manufacturers with their trademark creations and compete against one another for a commanding position in the market.Some of these popular brands amongst many others are the Timberland Pro series,Wolverine ,Rocky,Caterpillar,Dr.Marten, Rockport, Acme,Caroline and Magnum.
Reminiscent of the old wild west and its hardy cowboys many cowboy boot designs have made their way into the new technological era and are being proudly displayed as popular footwear items in the market.These cowboy boots are made of different varieties of animal skin and are categorized according to the feature of the skin and its craft.The boots are typically known by names such as ‘exotic skin cowboy boots’,retro-design cowboy boots’,'causal boots’.'lace-up western boots’,’smooth leather cowboy boots’,'barn boots’,'pointed toe boos’.'zipper boots’, and other similarly characterized boots.Besides the uniform factory made boots ,they are also available in customized form. Hence an option is available from a wide range of style,color,leather,toe,heel and stitch.
Work boots can be divided into several types by their designated capabilities and functions.There are 6-inch laces,electrical hazard toes,safety toe hikers, steel toe boots ,soft-toe boots,slip resistant and water resistant boots,all terrain boots,medical boots and other boots……..
Gore Tex Footwear Technology Improve Comfort in Military Boots
W.L.Gore & Associates,Inc. has introduced a footwear technology for the U.S. military with optimized breathabilty in extended climate ranges specifically designed for hot climate conditions.Gore-Tex-Extended Comfort Footwear protects feet from exposure to rain and inclement weather,while allowing moisture vapor to escape from the boot,keeping feet dry and more comfortable.Boots made of this construction also pick up less water and dry out faster,in addition to reducing boot weight.
Unlike other jungle and hot weather footwear ,boots with this new technology have proven to provide protective and breathable comfort.Lab tests showed that these new boots retained 90% less water than comparable boots and that bresthabilty over time is excellent.In field tests ,participants perceived that these boots kept feet as cool as both currant desert boots and the temperate leather weather boot.
This new technology provides the opportunity to have one pair of boots for the widest range of climate conditions.According to Bill Candy, Gore’s North American footwear product specialist,Gore works closely with each manufacturer as each boot design is developed.Candy explains,’We work with our customers to deliver the best product for their intended application ,which in this case was to increase the comfortable climate range ,particularly on the warm to hot side,of waterproof boots.We also work with customers to understand their requirements ,develop a solution and test the final design to ensure that each product meets the unique environmental challenges that the military is faced with today.
Source. Maxamillan Billick-www.fashion newspaper.com-21-9-10
Hiking Boots
Hiking boots have to be strong and hardy enough to sustain the rigors of a long walk running into days, a prolonged camping session or even a hunting escaped as the more adventurous among you would fancy doing.Key to the success of a hiking shoe is the comfort to its wearer in the usage.This makes the lightweight hiking boots most popular among the users
In popularity counts,The Montreal Blue Ridge GTX,Vasque Breeze GTX,Timberland Gore-Tex XCR, Danner Radical 452 GTX and the Columbia Frontier Peak GTX are the lead hiking shoes that have been raved about mostly by footwear reviews.They are available in different widths for both men and women and slightly taller than mid-cut hiking boots.The designs provide ankle support and lightweight ,supportive of long distance hiking capabilities.The boots support leather uppers with mesh stripes for ventilation and are comfortable in hot weather conditions as well.
Customer opinion shows that the Montrail Blue Ridge GTX fits well with those hikers who have narrow and medium feet.They are supported with all leather uppers and are sold around $ 180 a pair.The Vasque Breeze GTX with ventilating mesh and breathable Gore-Tex XCR technology for waterproofing cost $150 a pair in the market.The Vaque Breeze GTX is available only in two widths and especially attract women for their ventilation support.
The Timberland Waterproof Mid Gore-Tex XCR is a medium feet,lightweight boot with extra strength and waterproofing.The boot has a fabric made with Swiss nylon,schoeller material,polyester lycra and coolmax that contribute to make the boot lightweight and Gore-Tex XCR makes it waterproof even when submerged in water.These features in the Timberland Cadion Waterproof Mid Gore-Tex have recieved high praise reviews and was awarded the Blackpacker Magazine editor’s choice price in 2006.The boot is sold around $ 140 a pair at local and online sellers.The Danner Radical 452 GTX ($130) and Columbia Frontier Peak ( $ 120) now phased out and replaced by the Titanium Daska Pan Hiking boots ,too have won good reviews for their lightweigh comfort.
In popularity counts,The Montreal Blue Ridge GTX,Vasque Breeze GTX,Timberland Gore-Tex XCR, Danner Radical 452 GTX and the Columbia Frontier Peak GTX are the lead hiking shoes that have been raved about mostly by footwear reviews.They are available in different widths for both men and women and slightly taller than mid-cut hiking boots.The designs provide ankle support and lightweight ,supportive of long distance hiking capabilities.The boots support leather uppers with mesh stripes for ventilation and are comfortable in hot weather conditions as well.
Customer opinion shows that the Montrail Blue Ridge GTX fits well with those hikers who have narrow and medium feet.They are supported with all leather uppers and are sold around $ 180 a pair.The Vasque Breeze GTX with ventilating mesh and breathable Gore-Tex XCR technology for waterproofing cost $150 a pair in the market.The Vaque Breeze GTX is available only in two widths and especially attract women for their ventilation support.
The Timberland Waterproof Mid Gore-Tex XCR is a medium feet,lightweight boot with extra strength and waterproofing.The boot has a fabric made with Swiss nylon,schoeller material,polyester lycra and coolmax that contribute to make the boot lightweight and Gore-Tex XCR makes it waterproof even when submerged in water.These features in the Timberland Cadion Waterproof Mid Gore-Tex have recieved high praise reviews and was awarded the Blackpacker Magazine editor’s choice price in 2006.The boot is sold around $ 140 a pair at local and online sellers.The Danner Radical 452 GTX ($130) and Columbia Frontier Peak ( $ 120) now phased out and replaced by the Titanium Daska Pan Hiking boots ,too have won good reviews for their lightweigh comfort.
How to choose the right shape shoes for women
* Chiropodists recommend that when buying sandles to choose one with a strap round the back or heel of your foot as it is far more comfortable when the strap is around the big bones than trying to expect the small ones in front of your foot take all the pressure when walking.
* To avoid pinching and blistering and feel more comfortable always buy your summer and holiday shoes one size more than your winter shoes.
* Buy shoes in the late afternoon when your feet are at their largest,as your feet can expand as much as half a size.
* Don’t hesitate or be afraid to spend your time trying shoes in the shop.Walk up and down ,rock on your heels and do a few twirls to ensure a correct and comfortable fit.
* Leave about 1/4 inch or 1/2 inch between your longest toe and the inside end of your shoe.Make sure your toes have enough room to lie flat,without being jammed up.
* To avoid abrasion and blisters,the heel of your foot should sit comfortably in the shoe with a small amount of room made available for slip age.
* Go for a shoe style that enables the shape of your foot.Don’t choose long pointed-toed shoes if you have wide toes as they can pain your feet and choke your gait.
* Just as with clothes you’ll find that you require different size shoes depending on different manufacturer’s cuts and fits.
Always consider your body shape together with legs and ankles.If you’re short with chunky legs,try to avoid an ankle strap,which will serve to make your legs look bigger and uglier.If you’ve big feet,avoid very dainty shoes,but don’t go over the top with heavy women’s shoes either.
Timberland to use ion-maskTM technology in new footwear styles
P2i’s ion-mask TM technology works by applying a endoscopic protective polymer layer to the whole shoe,on which water forms beads and simply drops off ,instead of being absorbed.Because ion-mask TM gives the whole shoe ( including different materials,seams and fastenings) superior water repellancy,it delivers two crucial benefits.It stops external waters getting in and two it encourages expanded perspiration to flow out.As a result shoes dry out more quickly,won’t get heavier over time ,and maintain the natural flow of their construction material.By optimizing temperature and breathability for feet,ion-mask TM will ensure that these Timberland shoes and boots keep feet more comfortable and dry even in rainy conditions.
Users can’t see or feel ion-mask TM because it is one thousand times thinner than a human hair,however, because the protection layer is molecularity bonded to the whole shoe surface it is extremely durable.In practice ion-mask TM lasts as long as the shoe material itself and is not compromised by everyday flexing during wear.Plus,by resisting the absorption of water,ion-mask TM helps guard against stains and dirt residue.
Jhon Healy,General Manager of Timberland invention factory comments,”As a leader in waterproof and water resistant footwear,Timberland is constantly searching for new technologies to improve our products and the way they perform in the outdoors.Ion-maskTM hit our radar as we were looking to expand our canvas offerings for spring 2011.With ion-maskTM we are able to offer truly breathable ,summer-weight canvas shoes that are super water and stain repellant.It’s an exciting development for anyone looking to spend time outdoors next spring.”
Ion-maskTM technology will be used in a total of 17 Timberland footwear skus globally,across both men’s and women’s collections. Set to debut in spring 2011,styles include premium canvas and leather boots and shoes,as well as high performance mesh and leather boat shoes for men called the Forementor.
Stephan Coulson,CTO at P2i comments,”We are honored that a company like Timberland,with such a strong and unique reputation as a true footwear innovator,has committed to work with us.It’s an extremely powerful endorsement and validation of our revolutionary ion-maskTM liquid repellant nano-coating,old approaches simply cannot mathch the amazing levels of performances that ion-maskTM has been shown to deliver.
source. nanotech-now.com ,4-10-2010
Users can’t see or feel ion-mask TM because it is one thousand times thinner than a human hair,however, because the protection layer is molecularity bonded to the whole shoe surface it is extremely durable.In practice ion-mask TM lasts as long as the shoe material itself and is not compromised by everyday flexing during wear.Plus,by resisting the absorption of water,ion-mask TM helps guard against stains and dirt residue.
Jhon Healy,General Manager of Timberland invention factory comments,”As a leader in waterproof and water resistant footwear,Timberland is constantly searching for new technologies to improve our products and the way they perform in the outdoors.Ion-maskTM hit our radar as we were looking to expand our canvas offerings for spring 2011.With ion-maskTM we are able to offer truly breathable ,summer-weight canvas shoes that are super water and stain repellant.It’s an exciting development for anyone looking to spend time outdoors next spring.”
Ion-maskTM technology will be used in a total of 17 Timberland footwear skus globally,across both men’s and women’s collections. Set to debut in spring 2011,styles include premium canvas and leather boots and shoes,as well as high performance mesh and leather boat shoes for men called the Forementor.
Stephan Coulson,CTO at P2i comments,”We are honored that a company like Timberland,with such a strong and unique reputation as a true footwear innovator,has committed to work with us.It’s an extremely powerful endorsement and validation of our revolutionary ion-maskTM liquid repellant nano-coating,old approaches simply cannot mathch the amazing levels of performances that ion-maskTM has been shown to deliver.
source. nanotech-now.com ,4-10-2010
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