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Monday, May 05, 2008

Best Massage Chair to Relieve Pains of Baseball Season
Baseball season is in full swing and most likely, ballplayers out there are getting pretty exhausted. Well, having a Human Touch massage chair is like having relief pitcher or a pitch hitter in your own living room.

Relax with the state of the art robotic massage chair technology that learns your body up and down and manages it's massage to give you the most fulfilling massage you can get around. This is perfect if your team's masseuse was too busy to fit you in. No need to wait in line.

The full line of Human Touch massage chairs are perfect for working the soreness out of the muscles in your back and giving your feet the care they deserve. Every athlete knows the most important piece of equipment he has is his own body. So, treat it right with a great massage chair.

After a long day out on the field, get yourself a quality massage from Human Touch.

Thursday, April 24, 2008

Top 10 Radar Gun Myths
There are a lot of misconceptions out there about Radar and about how Radar Guns work. Below is a list of the most frequent questions we get by people hoping to get out of their speeding tickets. So, without further adieu, here are the most commons myths about radar, misconceptions about radar guns and the cops that wield them. If you have any radar gun myths you'd like to add to this list of Radar Detector Facts, feel free to post them in the comments.

Myth #1
- Radar doesn't work accurately in bad weather - Many people think that if it's raining, cloudy or cold that radar equipment won't work correctly. This is simply not true. Look at it this way. Air traffic controllers can still track airplanes in the sky when it's foggy or cloudy. The equipment a radar gun uses is substantially scaled down compared to an airport but the same principles of radar technology and the laws of physics still apply. Bad weather as an argument will not get you out of a speeding ticket. Besides, if the weather is bad, it might be a good idea to drive more carefully anyway.

Myth #2 - Radar Detectors will prevent me from getting a speeding ticket - A Radar detector does not make you bulletproof. Radar detectors are simply tools; tools that can be used correctly or incorrectly and can perform differently under different circumstances. There's a good chance it won't detect a cop on the prowl and there's an even better chance of it going off when there is no cop around at all. There are also new and changing radar technologies that your fancy radar detector may not be able to pick up.

Myth #3 - Cops can't hide when running Radar - Cops can park wherever they want to nail speeders. There is no law saying they can't hide when searching for speeders. Some people call this entrapment, but that defense won't get you very far in traffic court.

Myth #4 - The Officer has to show me the Radar readout if I ask - Cops don't have to do anything for you. They're the ones with the authority over you. If he refuses to show you the readout, you can't use that as a defense in court. The officer is not obligated to show you his equipment. The judge will always believe the cop's word over yours. Cops can even ticket you for speeding with a visual inspection without radar. You can tell when someone is going a 100 mph and cops are trained to pick it up, even if their radar equipment is off.

Myth #5 - Cops give more speeding tickets to red cars - Cops give tickets to speeders and don't discriminate on car color. This theory probably arises from the corollary that people who own red cars are more likely to speed and thus get nailed more often for speeding. There are no magic properties in red car paint that make them more targeted by radar guns.

Myth #6 - Why did I get a ticket, I was only going 5mph over? - Generally it's up to the cop and the jurisdiction he represents to decide how much speeding warrants a ticket. There are no laws that say this much over is or isn't speeding. Speeding is 1 mph over the posted limit, period. He has grounds to ticket you for going 1mph just as much as if you were going 50 mph over. "But judge, I was only going five miles over" will not make a good defense in court. Five miles over is five miles over.

Myth #7 - I only got a ticket because cops have a quota - This is a common myth about police departments. They don't set quotas for how many tickets a cop needs to write. Officers can write as little or as many tickets as they wish. You can't establish a quota based on who might break the law. That'd be like telling cops they have to solve 5 murders in the next month when murders may or may not even occur.

Myth #8 - I didn't sign the ticket so it's not valid and I don't have to show up in court because it will be dismissed - Signing the ticket is not an admission of guilt. It's usually an acknowledgement you have to appear in court. If you don't show up to court based on this logic, the judge will likely rule against you automatically, you'll be levied a fine in addition to the ticket and have a warrant issued for your arrest. Some states will even suspend your license.

Myth #9 - There's an error on my ticket so the judge will have to dismiss it - People make mistakes. The judge will not dismiss a speeding ticket if the cop got your eye color wrong on the ticket.

Myth #10 - If I place tinfoil on my car's hubcaps or hang a CD from my rear-view mirror, I will become invisible to police radar - This was the subject of a recent Mythbuster's episode. All these methods were proved to be ineffective. There's nothing you can put on your car that will prevent it from being detected by polic radar. Maybe if they started building cars out of the stuff they make stealth bombers out of...

Editor's Note: None of the above information should be considered legal advice.

Friday, April 11, 2008

8 Tips to Get out of a Speeding Ticket while saving your driving record
We've all been there. You’re cruising down the highway at a good clip; you're in the Driving Zone, completely unaware of your surroundings. And BAM! You see blue lights in your rearview mirror. I know, I know; you didn't even realize you were speeding, but the Cop nailed ya anyway. We get a lot of questions about the accuracy of Radar Guns and how to get out of speeding tickets. Many people have their own unique ways to get out of a speeding ticket. Some never work, while some do. This advice is just that, advice. I make no guarantees that these methods will actually work in your favor. In no way should this be considered legal advice.

1. Don't Speed
- The obvious solution is to just watch your speed. I know, I know, this a cop-out (pun intended) of a reason. But generally obeying the speed limit will ensure that you don't get pulled over and ticketed. It will also have the knock on effect of making you a safer driver.

2. Kindness Counts - Cops see a lot of crap in the line of duty, the least you can do is not add to it. When you're pulled over, turn the engine off, have your license and registration ready, roll down the window and keep your hands on the wheel when he approaches. If you're wearing a hat or sunglasses, take it off. Never get out of your car or be provocative in any way. Simple courtesies like this will work in your favor. When he starts talking to you, kill him with kindness and be very polite. Remember, he has the high ground.

3. Admit fault immediately - This is usually the best way to get out of a speeding ticket. When the cop asks, “do you know why I pulled you over?” Or something along those lines. Simply respond "Yes, I was speeding." Usually this will catch the cop off guard. People try to come up with a million excuses as to why they were speeding, but unless you’re speeding to the hospital there really isn't a good excuse.

Don’t forget that cops are human. Don't you hate it when people give you excuse after excuse? Cops hear excuses all day and they could care less about yours. Simply admit speeding was the reason you were pulled over. That’s it. Often times, you'll find yourself on your way in a few minutes with a written warning. This also depends on your driving record as well. If you have a lot of tickets on your record, especially with the traffic authority the officer represents, he'll be more likely to issue you a ticket.

4. Fight it in court - There are as many strategies for fighting a ticket as the sky is blue. Here are some common tips. Show up to the court date, preferably in a suit and tie. Often times the cop will not show up, often times they have to appear in court on their own time and they have so many possible court dates that there's a good chance he won't show up at all. Usually this means the judge will rule in your favor. If the cop does show up, challenge the validity of the radar equipment. Ask when the last time the equipment was calibrated, ask to see the logs. This will create lots of delay and can work in your favor. Create as much delay as possible.

Another strategy is to file continuing motions to string things out for as long as possible. Most people would rather avoid this method; you'll end up with as much in court costs as the ticket would have cost you, plus the cost of a lawyer if you don't feel you are up to fighting it. Also be sure to be very respectful of the judge and the officer. Don’t be a jerk. That will not help you.

5. Pay it and take defensive driving - Sometimes it's best to just suck it up and deal with it. Get the money order and just pay the ticket. If you're worried about your insurance going up, most municipalities have programs where you can take a defensive driving course and the ticket won't show up on your driving record at all. Nowadays most of these courses amount to a 4 hour video and a test you can take online. Paying the ticket and the cost of the course is a lot cheaper in the long run against higher insurance premiums. Look at the bright side; it might actually make you a better driver.

6. It's about who you now - This is where your extended network of friends and family comes in handy. It's called six degrees of separation. You've got to be able to connect to someone you know in the court of city government that can simply make the ticket 'go away' or help the court rule in your favor. If you know someone who knows the cop, perhaps they can get the cop to drop it once that personal connection is made. It never hurts to be friends with a cop. However, in some cases this is not exactly the right thing to do.

7. Don’t Pout - If you're a girl, don't expect to be able to use your good looks and whatnot to get out of a ticket. Cops are generally impervious to your charms, especially if the officer in question is a woman. Do not play dumb to the cop or pull down your top a little to show off your assets. It won't work and may actually work against you.

8. If you’re Drunk – You’re screwed. Don’t drink and drive.

Have your own tips? Post it in the comments or send us an e-mail.

Friday, March 14, 2008

Bushnell Speedster II versus Bushnell Velocity
Get a lot of cutomers wanting to know the difference between the Bushnell Speedster II and the Bushnell Velocity. The answer is simple. There is no difference! Both versions now read in miles per hour and kilometers per hour. The Speedster II is an eclusive version of the Bushnell Velocity made for OpticsPlanet. Same gun, but slightly lower price. Great radar guns for the money.

Friday, February 08, 2008

Spring Will Be Here in No Time Part 2
It may be the dark days of February, but spring is inching ever closer. In the second article in this series, I'm going to tell you about the best sports equipment available in our store to help you get the most out of Spring Training.

Every Baseball team needs a good pitching machine. Check out the JUGS MVP Pitching Machine. It's a great, affordable option for the local little league team or the local high school. It comes with a digital readout that allows you to vary the speed from 15 to 52 mph. Give your pitchers a rest!

If you don't want to outlay the costs for a pitching machine but want mechanize your practices in some way, check out the JUGS Baseball Deluxe Toss Pack. It comes with a low speed baseball or softball tosser, a backstop, remote for tosser, home plate and a dozen Sting-Free baseballs. It's great for doing offensive and defensive drills with your infield and outfield players.

If you have the next Babe Ruth on your hands and you want to provide a place for him to practice all the time, then consider the JUGS Backyard Net Package. It includes twine netting, installation kit and screens. This coupled with the pitching machine would be the ultimate home baseball training kit.

If baseball isn't your thing, we also carry the JUGS Soccer Machine which will help you perfect your goal kicking. We've also got the JUGS Football Passing machine if you can't wait to get started prepping for the next football season.

And don't forget a radar gun! Check out the last entry for my recommendations on the best Spring Training radar guns.

Thursday, January 31, 2008

Spring Will Be Here in No Time Part 1

With the Super Bowl this weekend, it marks the end of the football season and the beginning of the long build-up to the beginning of the Baseball season in April. The Major Leagues aren’t the only ones starting up in the Spring, thousands of little leagues across the country begin their seasons as well as thousands of school based baseball teams.

Now is the time to get a great deal on the very best speed related equipment for your team before the busy Spring training season starts.

JUGS Brand Equipment is the industry standard to sports speed measurement. The JUGS Speed Cordless Radar Gun is the best professional radar gun for measuring baseball pitch speed and bat swings. On the Higher End of the market we have the JUGSpeed Radar Gun Package. This package includes a JUGS Radar Gun, Large Readout Display and a sturdy tripod for the most accurate measurements.

For the local little league team, I recommend the Bushnell Speedster II. It’s a great, inexpensive way to get accurate speed measurements for the team. Having a good way to measure the speed of your pitchers is a great way to identify talent and strategize for the season ahead.

Stay Tuned for Part 2 of ''Spring Will Be Here in No Time," where I will talk about all the great baseball training equipment we have on offer.

Wednesday, December 12, 2007

Best Radar Guns for Christmas

We've been getting asked quite a bit lately which radar gun makes the best gift for Christmas. Generally this question is followed by the question asking what's the most affordable. Don't worry, it's easy to pursue your hobbies that requires a radar gun without unloading a large amount of money.

The best value radar gun that we carry is the Bushnell Speedster II. It's perfect for use in sports and amateur speed checking. It supports MPH and KPH as well as being very simple to use. It's has a great range for both sports applications and motoring applications. The Bushnell Speedster II is the perfect gift for the budding Nolan Ryan in your family.

The Bushnell Speedster II makes a perfect gift and we offer many great accessories to help you get the most out of it. Happy Holidays!

Tuesday, November 13, 2007

How Far and Fast Can you Go?

Nothing is more exhilarating than testing out your car to see what it can do speed wise. We all know the kind of danger inherent in doing this, but we do it anyway. But what about testing the limits of your bike and by proxy yourself? It's a much safer proposition.

Fancy yourself a long distance bike rider? Ever wondered how fast and how far you can go on a bike? Some people are capable of riding a bike a speeds comparable to a car. The current land bike speed record is nearly 160 mph! I'm not suggesting you'll be able to do that, but it might be fun to see how fast you can ride. This is a great number to have if your planning a long distance journey by bike. By knowing which speed you can average, you will know how far you'll be able to travel and at what constant speed.

The process is simple but you'll need the help of a friend. You'll need to buy an affordable Sports Radar Gun such as the SpeedTrac X or the Bushnell Speedster II. Now, plan a route that takes you around your block or a similar small area. Have your friend stand stationary with the Radar Gun. Then, well, ride. But don't ride at a sprint, ride at a rate you can expect yourself to ride on a long distance trip. Have your friend write down your speed every time you ride by him. Do this for about an hour.

Then, do some simple math. Add up all the readings written down from the Radar Gun and divide by the total number of measurements. This will give you your average speed. Once you have the measurement, you should be able to estimate how far and how fast you will be able to go in a day on a long distance bike journey. You will also have to take into account what you think your capable of.

Once, you're done with that, hop back on the bike and see how fast you can really go. Remember to have fun and be safe!

Wednesday, October 31, 2007

Who Watches the Watchers?
Nothing angers regular people more than seeing a cop speeding down their street without his lights flashing, being above the law.

According to a recent article about a couple in Atlanta, Georgia, who were sick of people speeding down their street and endangering their children; set up their own radar gun with a camera to catch would be speeders and report them to the police. They caught the biggest fish of them all speeding and it landed them in hot water.

When Officer Richard Perrone sped through their neighborhood, they thought it would be a good opportunity to make an example of him. So, they reported him to his employers in the next county, the County Police. They pursued the issue to the point where they were accused of stalking Officer Perrone and ended up in court, fighting for their rights.

According to Lee Sipple quoted from the article: “I was under the impression that I wasn’t supposed to be scared of the police, but this officer…he’s trying to poke at me, trying to intimidate me, trying to harass me,” Lee said. “I live here, I can’t retreat, I can’t go no further back. I mean, what am I to do?”

The story has a happy ending, though. Richard Perrone eventually dropped the charges and it was pursued no further.

For those that wish to set up their own speed checkpoints in the their neighborhood, I recommend the Bushnell Speedster II. It's a great entry level radar gun that is versatile and easy to use.

Thursday, October 25, 2007

Did You Know?

Did you know it’s illegal for local law enforcement agencies in Pennsylvania to use Radar Guns to catch speeders?

A state law in Pennsylvania prevents local authorities from having the right to use Radar Guns to catch speeders, only the Pennsylvania State Police are allowed the privilege.

Why is the law like that? It doesn’t really make much sense. According to a CBS News 21 in Harrisburg, the state government doesn’t trust that local authorities will use the devices properly. In addition they don’t want cash strapped municipalities using them simply raise easy money.

The question that ran through my mind when I read this was, how do they catch speeders, then? Well, the old fashioned way. They set up two white lines on the road, park between them, hold a stopwatch and time every car that goes through. If it goes through too quickly, then they are speeding. Obviously this method is unreliable. I’m not very good at math, who’s to say the cop nailing you for speeding is?

There’s change on the horizon, though. Pennsylvania State House Bill 1957 would give local law enforcement the right to use radar guns, effectively ending the State Police Monopoly on radar gun usage.

Radarguns.com would like to welcome local law enforcement agencies from Pennsylvania. We hope your state changes the law soon. When they do, check out our Radar Gun Buying Guide to help you pick out the best radar gun for your organization.


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