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This feed is subject to our terms of use: http://www.epinions.com/help/rss_terms http://www.epinions.com/user-openroad Recent reviews written by member openroad en-us 121 37 http://www.epinions.com/ http://img.epinions.com/images/epi_images/logos/epinions_121.gif http://www.epinions.com/content_488622755460?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author openroad - After deciding to get a smaller carry gun for those days when my wardrobe didn't permit my full size XD 9mm and Supertuck IWB holster, I talked with several police officers and found out what they carried off duty and as a backup gun.  This led me... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~488622755460 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 12:39:04 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_488622755460?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_488626359940?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author openroad - Griffin Tactical Charging HandleMSRP: $55.00When I first started putting rounds downrange with my then-new Sig Sauer 556 Classic, I soon learned to respect the factory charging handle and its location.  I had installed a red dot... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~488626359940 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:58:39 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_488626359940?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_485456121476?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author openroad - Leaning back in my chair as I neared the end of The Guinea Pig Diaries, a rather odd thought struck me; A.J. Jacobs as an author is a bit like John Delorean as a car designer.  He comes up with unique (okay, I'm gonna... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~485456121476 Mon, 21 Sep 2009 23:50:43 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_485456121476?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_482121518724?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author openroad - For those of you familiar with towing tubes and other water toys behind boats, unless you have a ski or wakeboard boat you have to connect your tow rope to the transom tie down loops down by the water.  The end result of this is you're towing your... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~482121518724 Sat, 22 Aug 2009 01:32:18 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_482121518724?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_479690854020?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author openroad - My very first experience with tubing behind a boat was on a donut style tube which looks much like an old-school inner tube.  These tubes usually have a large hole in the middle where you either sit or kneel in while riding.  This makes for a... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~479690854020 Sat, 1 Aug 2009 12:59:45 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_479690854020?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_479645240964?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author openroad - After using my Obrian Super Screamer for awhile I decided to mix it up a bit and started looking for a sit-down style towable for kids and riders looking for a tamer experience.  At first I was set on the Airhead Viper 2 but couldn’t... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~479645240964 Sat, 1 Aug 2009 02:21:30 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_479645240964?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_478122249860?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author openroad - Since I've never owned a small performance boat with a large outboard, my Baja Islander 170 has been a learning experience for me.  The handling was razor sharp and my top end speed was pretty good (48mph), however it took awhile to get up on plane... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~478122249860 Sun, 19 Jul 2009 20:24:26 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_478122249860?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_477913452164?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author openroad - Test boat:  Baja Islander 170 with 115HP Evinrude outboard.In all the time I've been playing on the water with tubes and other towables (at least 10 years now) there hasn't been any real innovation in tow ropes.  Sure, there's... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~477913452164 Fri, 17 Jul 2009 21:33:50 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_477913452164?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_469534346884?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author openroad - Manufacturer:  VortexMagnification:  1X  (2X with included magnifier)Tube Size:  30mmHigh recoil caliber rating:  Tested with .375 H&H Magnum for 1000 rounds.Mounting: ... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~469534346884 Sat, 9 May 2009 22:51:10 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_469534346884?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_463894777476?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author openroad - Handgun sights have come a long way in the last decade and owners now have the option of replacing their factory sights with Tritium night sights (visible glow in lo-light/no-light) or Fiber Optic sights which offer excellent illumination during daylight... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~463894777476 Sun, 15 Mar 2009 22:51:56 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_463894777476?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_463556873860?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author openroad - Usually during the winter flu season I may get one normal length flu that lasts between 3-5 days.  Some winters I'll even go throught the whole season without getting sick, however that was not the case this winter ('08-'09).  I blame the... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~463556873860 Fri, 13 Mar 2009 03:31:18 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_463556873860?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_463418396292?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author openroad - So here's the story, last fall I finally couldn't wait any longer and decided I had to have a Sony Playstation 3 even though I didn't have a true HDTV yet.  After playing with one at a friends house and watching a Blueray movie or two, I decided I... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~463418396292 Wed, 11 Mar 2009 01:26:43 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_463418396292?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_462845021828?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author openroad - After 5 years of service my old Makita 6337DWDE had finally gotten to the point where it was more dead than alive.  The batteries weren't holding charges any... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~462845021828 Wed, 11 Mar 2009 00:50:46 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_462845021828?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_462848560772?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author openroad - Columbia River Knife & Tool My TigheModels: Razor Edge or Razor Edge w/Veff SerrationsFinish:  Satin Stainless or Black Ti-NitrideBlade Length: 3.625” (92 mm) Closed Handle length: 4.50”... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~462848560772 Thu, 5 Mar 2009 02:47:34 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_462848560772?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_461404278404?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author openroad - The North Face Pamir Windstopper JacketMSRP: $169Colors: English Green, Black, Asphalt Grey, Deep Water Blue, Cardinal RedSizes: S,M,L,XL,XXLThe man who never wore coats...Among my friends it's no secret... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~461404278404 Wed, 18 Feb 2009 23:36:29 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_461404278404?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_460883594884?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author openroad - For the last few years I've pretty much stayed away from video games unless they are the interactive style which involve actual, real human players.  Games such as Guitar Hero, Wii Fit, and others have brought the couch-potato world of video gaming... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~460883594884 Wed, 18 Feb 2009 22:25:27 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_460883594884?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_460879007364?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author openroad - Crossbreed Supertuck IWB HolsterMSRP: $69Material: Leather / Kydex hybridWhen shopping for a pistol holster there's a lot of options out there depending on how you need to carry and what style you prefer.  The... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~460879007364 Fri, 13 Feb 2009 18:30:51 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_460879007364?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_454796283524?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author openroad - Insignia NS-B3112 AM/FM/CD iPod Speaker SystemWeight: 5.3 lbsDimensions: 6.5" x 13" x 8.25"Ports: One 1/8" AUX input, 1/8” Headphone jackMSRP: $60.00The older I get the harder it is to guess... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~454796283524 Mon, 15 Dec 2008 01:50:47 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_454796283524?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_443674103428?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author openroad - Special Ops Sabre VestSize: Universal, one size fits allColors: ACU Digital, Woodland, Black, Olive DrabMSRP: $100.00Once you’ve played paintball for awhile you’ll find yourself either... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~443674103428 Fri, 3 Oct 2008 16:36:52 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_443674103428?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_446560112260?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author openroad - My experience with cell phones has always been positive until a week passes, by then something about the interface or phone itself has begun to irritate me. After just over a year using a Blackberry Curve (actually 3 different Curves as I broke 2,... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~446560112260 Wed, 1 Oct 2008 23:31:12 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_446560112260?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_442964545156?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author openroad - ---- To air or not to err, that is the question! ----- All paintball markers are powered by some type of compressed gas cylinder, whether CO2 or Air is up to the user. Usually the gas cylinder is mounted under the grip and extending out... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~442964545156 Fri, 29 Aug 2008 20:17:55 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_442964545156?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_438447279748?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author openroad - 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis LSEngine: 4.6L 8cylHorsepower: 224 hpTransmission: 4 Speed AutoLength: 212" (17.6')MSRP: $28,395After spending a week with the 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis LS I must say it’s inspired... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~438447279748 Thu, 28 Aug 2008 00:47:29 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_438447279748?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_442777112196?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author openroad - Kicker IK500 iPod Speaker System Weight: 9.2 lbs Dimensions: 8.5" x 19.2" x 8.4" Ports: One 1/8" AUX input, stereo RCA output MSRP: $349.00I don't need to mention to shoppers that currently the... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~442777112196 Wed, 27 Aug 2008 22:30:27 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_442777112196?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_437724417668?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author openroad - 2008 Honda Element SC Transmission: 5 Speed Manual Color: Root Beer Metallic Mileage as of 11/25/08: 10,091(NOTE: Added winter driving update at end of review.) Introduction... Ever since... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~437724417668 Mon, 18 Aug 2008 09:49:49 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_437724417668?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_425384119940?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author openroad - CamelBak Better Bottle Size: .50, .75, and 1.0 Liter MSRP: $10-$15 Colors: 12 Colors Available ----- My Favorite Bottle ----- Over the last few years I've had the chance to try out a lot of different water bottles,... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~425384119940 Tue, 8 Apr 2008 17:32:44 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_425384119940?linkin_id=8003929