Epinions Recent Reviews for jystrebler

You played one practice amp, you've played them all

Fri, 20 Apr 2007 13:59:25 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author jystrebler - It's hard to write a review on a product like this. It's sort of like a steak knife. Maybe once in a lifetime, you'll use a steak knife and say, "Wow! What is this thing?" The rest of the time, it's just there. Does exactly what you want. For...

Best Value in Electric Guitars

Tue, 17 Apr 2007 22:30:14 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author jystrebler - I've always been a bit of a brand snob when it comes to guitars. However, the Mexican made Stratocasters have always impressed me. For about a decade, I've been trying them out and the differences between them and the USA strats has been negligible...

2006 Jeep Commander: Big, safe, quiet... a truck for the family

Fri, 25 Aug 2006 10:22:32 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author jystrebler - I just got a 2006 Jeep Commander. I love this vehicle. Part of the reason I love this vehicle is that it is NOT the vehicle I drove for the past six years: a Dodge Minivan. I would ordinarily not have looked at a vehicle so expensive as this...

Still one of the best motorcycle documentaries, ever.

Wed, 19 Apr 2006 17:32:34 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author jystrebler - This is a beloved film for me. I remember seeing it when I was very, very young. It details the motorcycle scene in the united states back in the days when: 1. To be the AMA champ, you had to race both tracks (paved courses) and flat-track (dirt...

Absolutely Amazing peek into the world of Moto GP

Wed, 19 Apr 2006 17:23:19 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author jystrebler - This movie is absolutely amazing for fans of motorcycles and road-racing. There's enough high-speed eye-candy that you can put it in the DVD player during a party and folks will be entertained by it. What is it? It is a glimpse into the world of...

Too sappy, too early...

Wed, 19 Apr 2006 17:09:21 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author jystrebler - Dust to Glory is one of those movies I absolutely should have LOVED. I wear out my DVD of "faster" and "on any sunday". So, I was very eagerly looking forward to this movie. It was disappointing. Frankly, there was WAY too much effort expended to...

Outrageously Expensive, but worth the money

Sun, 22 Jan 2006 16:47:14 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author jystrebler - Warning: I'm not a hockey player and I don't play one on TV. I'm a skater of average (at best) ability who hasn't skated much in 10 years. I wanted some skates that would let me take my 4 year old on the ice and teach him how to skate a little bit...

Great pants with great protection

Wed, 22 Sep 2004 14:32:21 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author jystrebler - When it comes to motorcycle safety gear, riding pants are usually the second to last thing on a rider's list of things to get, barely edging out a back protector. However, when it comes time to deal with a crash, not many folks like the idea of...

Extraordinary Helmet at a Budget Price

Tue, 21 Sep 2004 11:58:32 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author jystrebler - I got this helmet to replace the Shoei Z-2 that I wrecked in. I am a bargain shopper and this was the best bang for the buck I could get on short notice. I have a few KBC and HJC dirt-bike helmets. I also once owned an HJC Symax helmet that I did...

Portable power

Mon, 20 Sep 2004 09:09:43 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author jystrebler - (This review written from the perspective of somebody who never had a compressor before, or who knows little about them. Folks with greater knowledge will probably be in the market for a bigger compressor or will want more detailed knowledge.) I...

The Helmet that Saved My Life

Wed, 15 Sep 2004 11:42:07 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author jystrebler - Shoei is one of the three most prestigious helmet manufacturers on the market. The other two are Suomy and Arai. At the very top of the line is the Shoei X-11. This is the second best helmet in their line, the Z-2. "Slash" is the color scheme...

Great All Around Sport Bike

Wed, 1 Sep 2004 12:00:23 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author jystrebler - This review is going to be geared towards a person who knows little about modern motorcycles. Those who know a lot about them will probably seek another source for more detailed information. The Suzuki SV-1000S is the big brother of the Iconic SV-650...

Racing Boots for the Road...

Fri, 28 Nov 2003 14:04:16 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author jystrebler - This is my second pair of motorcycle only boots. (I also have a pair of Oxtar Matrix boots, reviewed separately.) These boots can be used for road-riding, but are specifically designed for the racetrack. In addition to some interesting styling...

Great Leather Riding Jacket... Light and Airy

Thu, 6 Nov 2003 00:37:17 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author jystrebler - I bought this jacket (one of three leather Firstgear riding jackets) because the description seemed to be that the jacket was cooler than the Ergotech jacket I own. I own a Baron Jacket. (Good for temps of 50 degrees and cooler.) I own an Ergotech ja...

Great boots for every style of riding.

Sat, 1 Nov 2003 22:40:07 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author jystrebler - Folks who ride motorcycles have a bit of a dilemma when it comes to footwear. On the one hand, we can rule out anything with laces (can get caught on shift levers or brakes.) We can rule out anything that doesn't have a rubber sole (you'll slip and fa...

Go, go, Power Rangers!!!

Sat, 1 Nov 2003 22:06:25 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author jystrebler - This is a typical motorcycle riding jacket. It has rather thick leather all around. It also has padding and armor at the shoulders, elbows, forearms and back. Also, like most true motorcycle jackets, it has a slightly smaller chest, a longer back...

Bring on the cold!!! Let's Ride!

Wed, 29 Oct 2003 21:49:26 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author jystrebler - I just rode my Baron Jacket today in about 50 degree weather and colder. (At times it was in the 30s.) The jacket was wonderful, but with shortcomings. The Baron Jacket has about the same shape as an Army field jacket... it covers your hips. It...

Great gloves. Every biker needs some

Tue, 28 Oct 2003 16:54:19 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author jystrebler - I bought these gloves at the local cycle store. I had been riding with regular leather gloves, but motorcycle gloves are a good addition to a person's riding gear. These gloves look very much like any old pair of gloves with the following differences:...

Failed in the field...

Tue, 28 Oct 2003 16:44:57 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author jystrebler - Note: After writing this review, this helmet actually failed in the field. See the note at the end. HJC helmets are a great value. I bought mine when the salesman said that dollar for dollar, you simply can't do better. I've logged a few hundred...

Good for some purposes.

Fri, 24 Oct 2003 15:12:25 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author jystrebler - I bought this jacket due to a lack of any sort of leathers at the store I shop at. As we all know, the typical leather jackets for fashion are not in the same league as leathers for riding a motorcycle. (Even if they are called "motorcycle jackets".)...

Need MO' Keb' Mo'

Sat, 16 Mar 2002 15:02:28 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author jystrebler - Keb Mo's Sessions DVD has a great deal in common with all the other "Sessions at West 54th" DVDs. Great sound, shot-on high quality video, Dolby 5.1 sound.

If you've listened to any of the other 5 Keb Mo efforts, you may be surprised at how...

Great, happy, family oriented album.

Wed, 6 Mar 2002 20:24:31 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author jystrebler - The 5th album in this Keb Mo series is "Big Wide Grin". It is, without a doubt, a happy album. It's got a theme of family and happiness. If you've been waiting for another album like "Keb Mo", this will be a disappointment.

However, it's...

Back On Track

Wed, 6 Mar 2002 19:59:06 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author jystrebler - On the 4th of the Keb Mo albums in this review series, he redeems himself after the largely unremarkable album "Slow Down". This album marks a return to a rawer, more energetic, more bluesy sound. It is on par with "Just Like You", but lacks the...

Boring easy-listening album...

Tue, 5 Mar 2002 22:55:00 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author jystrebler - This album is, in my opinion, the lowest point in Keb Mo's recording career. The entire album lacks conviction. It's overproduced. The use of keyboards is cliched and boring. It sounds like something closerthanthis to a new age record.

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Good, not great...

Tue, 5 Mar 2002 22:18:24 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author jystrebler - After producing one of the greatest blues albums of all time, I would imagine Keb Mo wanted to display some more versatility than he had on the album "Keb Mo". This album departs from the blues that he so masterfully performed on his previous album...