I have the shoes and a comfy outfit...I'm nervous though because I haven't done ballet since I was a little girlI'm going to a beginner adult ballet class for the first time tonight. What should I expect? How should I prep
Just try to have a lot of fun. I doubt as a newcomer you will be able to doa lot of what the do but the main point is just to have fun and dance like no one is watching. Goodluck sweeti!I'm going to a beginner adult ballet class for the first time tonight. What should I expect? How should I prep
make sure your hair is put up all the way, take off all makeup, you might just want to stretch a little before you go. I'm sure they will stretch there but jsut in case you might want to.
I have recently gone to beginner ballet class and like you had not done ballet since a little girl. Hopefully your teacher will take you through the five positions for the feet at the barre in a followable sequence with some basic centre work.
Have fun!
ju st try ur best thats all u can do make sure ur hair is tied back and remove all make-up from ur skin so if u sweat u wont break-out... finally HAVE FUN! enjoy what ur doing
put your hair up and prepare to sweat
its not going to have the same affect as it did when u were a grl
u'll probobly think its really hard
depending if u work hard or not i would get a realaxing bath after
Sunday, December 27, 2009
Can someone recommend a good beginner's fishing rod and reel?
I am wanting to get my boyfriend a beginner's fishing set for his birthday. He is planning to start fishing in a canal (we are hiring a boat for our honeymoon). I think a telescopic rod might be good.
Have any fishermen (or women) got any suggestions for a good rod/reel/set to buy ?
ThanksCan someone recommend a good beginner's fishing rod and reel?
I would go with a Ugly Stick, Shakespear combo. Which will only run you about $30 and you can get a Wal-Mart, very sensitive rod and reasonably dependable reel with good casting. Great for beginners.Can someone recommend a good beginner's fishing rod and reel?
as Dan above says, I think an idea would be to go in and try them out, some telescopic rods are pretty nasty and even a tiddler can snap some of the worst. You might want to see about getting a rod that goes in to a few pieces for carrying about rather than a telescopic one.
Any angling shop would be happy for you to try and cast either inside or outside the shop and knowing how it feels makes a difference to make sure it is not too long or short.
you can buy a full kit for about 拢50 but normally the hooks and line provided is not great and quite often cheaper going in to the angling centre to buy everything separately, so you get what you need and not a lot of stuff you will never use.
You could get a combi set normal beginners one are the ugly stick range, or grauvel range, all under 拢100 and they are pretty decent for starting out with.
Hope you have a lovely honeymoon and a brilliant time fishing.
Spincast is the way to go for beginners. But i don't think that telescopic rods are. Telescopic rods have many issues and i wouldn't even think of buying a cheap one. But, if you may insist, here is the Shakespeare Travel Mate Spincast combo (4'6 rod, it costs $30 for combo) - http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores鈥?/a>
The Zebco 22 is also a great combo - http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores鈥?/a>
Happy fishing.
I would go with a spinning or spincast combo. Quantam spinning reels aren't bad especially for a beginner. Zebco spincast reels are good beginner reels too. A zebco 33 is actually a pretty decent reel and easy to use. You should be able to find either one in a combo with an appropriately matched rod at walmart or local bait shop for a reasonable price. Avoid buying a baitcast reel for a beginner. It will result in more frustration than fish. Let him get into the sport and decide for himself if he wants to learn to use one. When you get the combo pull all the line off that came on the reel and replace it with some 8-12 lb test monofilament. This should be small enough not to spook fish but strong enough for most freshwater fishing, unless you're fishing for something large like carp, big catfish, or big bass in heavy cover.
hey there, for starters you are wanting to get your ol man a rod and reel for his b-day well i would have to say that-----you rock---- there are alot of people out there that swears up and down that the way to a mans heart is through his stomach...naaaaaaa....it is through his tackle box. well ok enough about that. there is a rod and reel combo out there that has always been the best beginner rod and reel combo and i bet that it will always be. you can get this rod and reel combo at the local walmart. it is the zebco 33 classis. it is inexpensive it is durable and it is very dependable and it is easily learned and used. this rod and reel combo will give yall years and years of fishing fun.
and in my opinion about the whole telescopic rod..naaaaa those things are uhhhhhhhhh cheep. they are not durable and they can be agrivating. the zebco 33 classic probably runs about the same amount as any telescopic rod. and with your ol man being a beginner the rod and reel set up usually comes with a small tackle box and a few bobbers, weights, hooks, and a few jigs and other what nots. trust me. for a beginner, you just can not go wrong with a zebco 33 classic
i hope this helps you out a bit and i hope that your boyfriend loves what ever you choose. and good luck with yalls wedding. me and my wife honeymooned next to a river in the mountains in ga and i had to bring along my rod too.
good luck good fishin be safe and remember to share the experience
For a beginning fishing rod/reel combo that is inexpensive that will get the job done, I recommend a Shakespeare, which can be found in Wal-Mart, K-Mart and ***** Sporting goods.
For high quality premium Shimano reels and Penn reels, visit the link below:
http://thereelshack.com/
I guess you'll have to come up for air from the cabin sometime!!
You can buy some real rubbish at the beginner end of the market, so be careful. The link below is a really nice kit to get him started though. Go for the float setup.
http://www.fishtec-coarse.co.uk/ProductD鈥?/a>
Have a good honeymoon!
go to your local angling centre, they'll have the local knowledge you are after and will be experts in what kit will suit your needs. They are generally all nice guys and keen to help, 'cos fishing is their passion and they like to see people getting involved. Good Luck.
Hello,
You can try the following link: www.allfishingbuy.com
There are a huge selection of rods/pole with good prices.
Zebco 202 http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/cb/cb鈥?/a>
Trust me get a $30.00 one its a bit better and wont break as easy!
Try this website for beginners combo's: www.bosfish.co.uk
two of 'em said ';trust me';.
depends on what ur fishing for
Have any fishermen (or women) got any suggestions for a good rod/reel/set to buy ?
ThanksCan someone recommend a good beginner's fishing rod and reel?
I would go with a Ugly Stick, Shakespear combo. Which will only run you about $30 and you can get a Wal-Mart, very sensitive rod and reasonably dependable reel with good casting. Great for beginners.Can someone recommend a good beginner's fishing rod and reel?
as Dan above says, I think an idea would be to go in and try them out, some telescopic rods are pretty nasty and even a tiddler can snap some of the worst. You might want to see about getting a rod that goes in to a few pieces for carrying about rather than a telescopic one.
Any angling shop would be happy for you to try and cast either inside or outside the shop and knowing how it feels makes a difference to make sure it is not too long or short.
you can buy a full kit for about 拢50 but normally the hooks and line provided is not great and quite often cheaper going in to the angling centre to buy everything separately, so you get what you need and not a lot of stuff you will never use.
You could get a combi set normal beginners one are the ugly stick range, or grauvel range, all under 拢100 and they are pretty decent for starting out with.
Hope you have a lovely honeymoon and a brilliant time fishing.
Spincast is the way to go for beginners. But i don't think that telescopic rods are. Telescopic rods have many issues and i wouldn't even think of buying a cheap one. But, if you may insist, here is the Shakespeare Travel Mate Spincast combo (4'6 rod, it costs $30 for combo) - http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores鈥?/a>
The Zebco 22 is also a great combo - http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores鈥?/a>
Happy fishing.
I would go with a spinning or spincast combo. Quantam spinning reels aren't bad especially for a beginner. Zebco spincast reels are good beginner reels too. A zebco 33 is actually a pretty decent reel and easy to use. You should be able to find either one in a combo with an appropriately matched rod at walmart or local bait shop for a reasonable price. Avoid buying a baitcast reel for a beginner. It will result in more frustration than fish. Let him get into the sport and decide for himself if he wants to learn to use one. When you get the combo pull all the line off that came on the reel and replace it with some 8-12 lb test monofilament. This should be small enough not to spook fish but strong enough for most freshwater fishing, unless you're fishing for something large like carp, big catfish, or big bass in heavy cover.
hey there, for starters you are wanting to get your ol man a rod and reel for his b-day well i would have to say that-----you rock---- there are alot of people out there that swears up and down that the way to a mans heart is through his stomach...naaaaaaa....it is through his tackle box. well ok enough about that. there is a rod and reel combo out there that has always been the best beginner rod and reel combo and i bet that it will always be. you can get this rod and reel combo at the local walmart. it is the zebco 33 classis. it is inexpensive it is durable and it is very dependable and it is easily learned and used. this rod and reel combo will give yall years and years of fishing fun.
and in my opinion about the whole telescopic rod..naaaaa those things are uhhhhhhhhh cheep. they are not durable and they can be agrivating. the zebco 33 classic probably runs about the same amount as any telescopic rod. and with your ol man being a beginner the rod and reel set up usually comes with a small tackle box and a few bobbers, weights, hooks, and a few jigs and other what nots. trust me. for a beginner, you just can not go wrong with a zebco 33 classic
i hope this helps you out a bit and i hope that your boyfriend loves what ever you choose. and good luck with yalls wedding. me and my wife honeymooned next to a river in the mountains in ga and i had to bring along my rod too.
good luck good fishin be safe and remember to share the experience
For a beginning fishing rod/reel combo that is inexpensive that will get the job done, I recommend a Shakespeare, which can be found in Wal-Mart, K-Mart and ***** Sporting goods.
For high quality premium Shimano reels and Penn reels, visit the link below:
http://thereelshack.com/
I guess you'll have to come up for air from the cabin sometime!!
You can buy some real rubbish at the beginner end of the market, so be careful. The link below is a really nice kit to get him started though. Go for the float setup.
http://www.fishtec-coarse.co.uk/ProductD鈥?/a>
Have a good honeymoon!
go to your local angling centre, they'll have the local knowledge you are after and will be experts in what kit will suit your needs. They are generally all nice guys and keen to help, 'cos fishing is their passion and they like to see people getting involved. Good Luck.
Hello,
You can try the following link: www.allfishingbuy.com
There are a huge selection of rods/pole with good prices.
Zebco 202 http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/cb/cb鈥?/a>
Trust me get a $30.00 one its a bit better and wont break as easy!
Try this website for beginners combo's: www.bosfish.co.uk
two of 'em said ';trust me';.
depends on what ur fishing for
Whats the best book for beginner bass players?
I heard bass guitar for dummies is good but do you have any better recommendations, and why?Whats the best book for beginner bass players?
to be honest with you a book isnt going to teach you how to play i play guitar and have been for about 3 years and when i first started i bought a bunch of books and never touched them what you should do is pick a song you really want to learn and listen to it over and over and try to learn to play it by ear, it may sound difficult but thats how i learned.Whats the best book for beginner bass players?
Sorry but this is the fishing category a good place to buy all kinds of books is amazon, read the reviews and you will find what your looking for
http://www.amazon.com/
Try a popper
Books won't help you all that much.
I would try finding a person to teach you lessons.
It will help you a out A LOT more.
Top Techniques of the Bass Pros
Advanced Bass Fishing Skills
Both by BASS
yes I like fishing for bass
y r u asking this in a fishing catagory
GOTO A MUSIC SITE!!! NOT BEING MEAN JUST YOU GOT THE WRONG SITE ----GOODLUCK
I really, don't think you are going to catch many fish, with a guitar, unless you know something that the fishing community is not aware ofspa facial facial pics oil skin facial
to be honest with you a book isnt going to teach you how to play i play guitar and have been for about 3 years and when i first started i bought a bunch of books and never touched them what you should do is pick a song you really want to learn and listen to it over and over and try to learn to play it by ear, it may sound difficult but thats how i learned.Whats the best book for beginner bass players?
Sorry but this is the fishing category a good place to buy all kinds of books is amazon, read the reviews and you will find what your looking for
http://www.amazon.com/
Try a popper
Books won't help you all that much.
I would try finding a person to teach you lessons.
It will help you a out A LOT more.
Top Techniques of the Bass Pros
Advanced Bass Fishing Skills
Both by BASS
yes I like fishing for bass
y r u asking this in a fishing catagory
GOTO A MUSIC SITE!!! NOT BEING MEAN JUST YOU GOT THE WRONG SITE ----GOODLUCK
I really, don't think you are going to catch many fish, with a guitar, unless you know something that the fishing community is not aware of
What sport should i play as a beginner?
I don't play a sport now and all my friends do and i really want to play a sport but i don't know what would be best for me. I'm starting high school next year and i really want to make a team but i don't know what sport to pick i like basketball a lot but i'm also considering lacrosse, soccer, volleyball, and dance. I also think i'm uncoordinated.What sport should i play as a beginner?
try ultimate frisbee it's an awesome sport, but if not soccer is cool tooWhat sport should i play as a beginner?
pick out the one you think you would enjoy the most. if you like being aggressive soccer or lacrosse would be a good option. but just pick something and try it. if you like it stick with it and get better. also look at your body. what are your strengths. if you have strong upper body choose a sport like volleyball or softball. same with lower body-something that has to do with running?
Once you get into highschool softball becomes unpopular. i'd go with soccer if i were you. Another one would be have you thought about tennis?
Softball is fun!
Softball. or keep doing dance
well im a freshman this year also but i wouldnt go with football right off the bat. Kickball and maybe baseball would be a good beginner sport. If you want to play high school football i suggest you tuffen up alittle bit before trying out for the team. I hope this helps:)
i would say basketball. As long as you can run up and down the court you can work on your shot and dribbling. I think it wouldnt be too hard for you to adapt to the game. A lot of other sports can be really hard to get used to.
volleyball or baseball or track
try ultimate frisbee it's an awesome sport, but if not soccer is cool tooWhat sport should i play as a beginner?
pick out the one you think you would enjoy the most. if you like being aggressive soccer or lacrosse would be a good option. but just pick something and try it. if you like it stick with it and get better. also look at your body. what are your strengths. if you have strong upper body choose a sport like volleyball or softball. same with lower body-something that has to do with running?
Once you get into highschool softball becomes unpopular. i'd go with soccer if i were you. Another one would be have you thought about tennis?
Softball is fun!
Softball. or keep doing dance
well im a freshman this year also but i wouldnt go with football right off the bat. Kickball and maybe baseball would be a good beginner sport. If you want to play high school football i suggest you tuffen up alittle bit before trying out for the team. I hope this helps:)
i would say basketball. As long as you can run up and down the court you can work on your shot and dribbling. I think it wouldnt be too hard for you to adapt to the game. A lot of other sports can be really hard to get used to.
volleyball or baseball or track
What is the highest length heels a beginner should wear?
I don't want no small ones because i want it to stand out in the dress i'm wearing,, to make it look banging.. But be realistic. My mum said there is no way i can wear 14cm (5.8 Inches) Someone said I'm I crazy that's a killerWhat is the highest length heels a beginner should wear?
Better to start smaller!
14cm is not a good idea if you don't wear heels often, especially if they are stillettos.
Even if you can walk in them in the house OK, chances are that after a night out, your feet will hurt like crazy and it may be hard to walk in them and ruin your evening.
I wouldn't go bigger than 3 inches as a beginner!What is the highest length heels a beginner should wear?
Go for 5 inch max and if they have a hidden platform they will be even more comfortable as the platform part makes the foot angle less but you still keep the heel height
hope that helps
I think 2-4 inches would be the best. Just make sure you practice walking in them before the big occasion.
Best of luck!
go to a shoe shop and try on all different shoes with different heel heights .. when you find one that's way too hard to walk in you've gone too high
4 to 5'; heels would look nice
Well, your mom is right. That is too high to a beginner.
I suggest 5cm and 8cm at most.
any range
way too high for a beginer. Plus your feet are gonna kill!
Better to start smaller!
14cm is not a good idea if you don't wear heels often, especially if they are stillettos.
Even if you can walk in them in the house OK, chances are that after a night out, your feet will hurt like crazy and it may be hard to walk in them and ruin your evening.
I wouldn't go bigger than 3 inches as a beginner!What is the highest length heels a beginner should wear?
Go for 5 inch max and if they have a hidden platform they will be even more comfortable as the platform part makes the foot angle less but you still keep the heel height
hope that helps
I think 2-4 inches would be the best. Just make sure you practice walking in them before the big occasion.
Best of luck!
go to a shoe shop and try on all different shoes with different heel heights .. when you find one that's way too hard to walk in you've gone too high
4 to 5'; heels would look nice
Well, your mom is right. That is too high to a beginner.
I suggest 5cm and 8cm at most.
any range
way too high for a beginer. Plus your feet are gonna kill!
What is the best motorcycle for a beginner?
I weigh 150 pounds and I'm 5'9';. I don't i'm not interested in racing. I just want a daily commuterWhat is the best motorcycle for a beginner?
if you guys don't know the answer to these questions, you really are putting your life in other's hands.
If one rides a motorcycle, one doe's so because one has a need to ride a bike.
It's NOT about economy, or commuting...it's about that feeling that one gets riding a bike properly.
YOU should NOT get a motorcycle. You are NOT suited to it whatsoever!You're NOT a beginner, you're a cager ON A BUDGET!What is the best motorcycle for a beginner?
The best way to start out riding a motorcycle is on a dirtbike. If you want to go right out on the street I wouldn't suggest anything less than 500cc, you may only be thinking about commuting now but anything less than a 500 isn't going to make it on the freeway. I have a GS500F Suzuki and its a good bike to start on. The Ninja EX500 has a little more kick but for commuting the GS500 is fine. Keep in mind also the Ninja is more of a lean over the tank kind of bike while the GS is more of a standard riding position. I'm 6-2 170 the bike is fine for just me but it starts to gag a little with passengers
Ok, contrary to what at least one other person has advised, do not get a bike that is bigger than 300cc. You will die. Or at least you will be really sorry when you wreck your bike. Honestly, you probably won't die.
Follow the advice of the other people recommending things like the Honda Rebel or stuff like that. Actually, the best motorcycle to get as a beginner is a scooter. They have several big advantages over other motorcycles, though they may not be as ';cool'; looking.
Benefits of scooters: first off, the smaller wheels give you better handling, which makes you a safer driver, and less likely to crash. Also, they normally don't require you to manually shift gears, so that's one less distraction, plus it makes driving a little more fun. You also can easily put your feet on the ground when you come to a stop (which is how every beginner learns the hard lesson that Everyone Crashes). Scooters are also a little lighter in weight, so that makes them easier to handle as well.
I started with a scooter, and then moved up through a few bikes and now have a 4cyl 750cc cruiser that is awesome. I am an extremely RARE biker in that I have NEVER dumped my bike or crashed. I believe it is because I started with 3 years of experience with that scooter. Also, even with my big bike now, I would prefer a scooter. They are just so much more convenient and fun! The only reason I have a big bike is because I need to go long long distances on the freeway at high speeds. As soon as I move back to a city, I am going to buy a little scooter again.
The disadvantage of scooters is that if they are too small of an engine they will not be allowed on the freeway, or if they are, they won't want to go too fast. Check the laws in your state. I think the usual cutoff point is 125cc. Buy one that has enough CCs to legally be allowed on the freeway.
One thing that people will tell you is that you should get a bike that is comfortable going fast on the freeway, but that is not true as a beginner. Don't go out and get a 500 or 600cc bike as your first bike... you really really need to start out small for so many reasons. Because ultimately you won't be truly comfortable on the freeway until you have at LEAST 1000cc 2cyl engine or 600cc @ 4 cylinders. But a bike that big really WILL kill a beginner. So do the wise thing and work your way up. Use the suggestions that people gave of smaller bikes. Less than 300cc.
Not enough information. Is your commute through a city at low speed? Any high-speed highway mileage? If you have to go 10 miles on the freeway, a 250 is not a good choice. You'd want something at least 500cc. Kawasaki Ninja is good. Or Honda 599 Hornet or Yamaha YZF650 or Suzuki SV-650. These aren't real sportbikes but 'sporty' and general purpose. If it's mostly in town with only short stretches of freeway a Rebel or Ninja 250 is fine.
I wouldn't recommend going out and buying a shiny new bike. Learn on an older bike, maybe one that already has a few scuffs and bruises, because it's a good bet you're going to be hard on your first bike until you get the hang of it. After 6 months or a year you can sell it for about what you paid for it, and then you'll know better what you really want.
At 5'9'; you shouldn't have a problem, but make sure you can sit on a bike with both feet flat on the ground. Very important.
Good luck!
If you want something commuter wise I'd go with a Honda Rebel, Nightshadow, Suzuki M80, something like that.
If you want a more 'sport' styled bike, go for a Kawasaki Ninja 500, Suzuki GSX500F. (Mind you, NONE of these are R class sportbikes, GSX-R, CBR, R6, etc. Those are TERRIBLE beginner bikes)
When everyone says ';YOU MUST START ON 250!!!!'; don't listen. I'm not saying a 600cc sport bike is acceptable, but there are other bikes out there that are tame enough that you can learn on with patience and practice. Ninja 500/Vulcan 500, GS500, SV650. Just practice in parking lots where you have alot of room for error, and you'll come out ok.
The Honda nighthawk has two drum brakes, the kawasaki has two disks. The others have 1 disk and 1 drum. Kawasaki has the biggest tank in the class too.
There would be a hunded good answers. Here is a nice website for helping you sort it out.
http://www.bestbeginnermotorcycles.com/
Visit some dealers,sit on some bikes and see what feels comfortable and you like the look of.
a good used Honda like the Shadow 500cc would be great at the distance's you'll be traveling check cycletrader .com it is a good place to start looking
if you guys don't know the answer to these questions, you really are putting your life in other's hands.
If one rides a motorcycle, one doe's so because one has a need to ride a bike.
It's NOT about economy, or commuting...it's about that feeling that one gets riding a bike properly.
YOU should NOT get a motorcycle. You are NOT suited to it whatsoever!You're NOT a beginner, you're a cager ON A BUDGET!What is the best motorcycle for a beginner?
The best way to start out riding a motorcycle is on a dirtbike. If you want to go right out on the street I wouldn't suggest anything less than 500cc, you may only be thinking about commuting now but anything less than a 500 isn't going to make it on the freeway. I have a GS500F Suzuki and its a good bike to start on. The Ninja EX500 has a little more kick but for commuting the GS500 is fine. Keep in mind also the Ninja is more of a lean over the tank kind of bike while the GS is more of a standard riding position. I'm 6-2 170 the bike is fine for just me but it starts to gag a little with passengers
Ok, contrary to what at least one other person has advised, do not get a bike that is bigger than 300cc. You will die. Or at least you will be really sorry when you wreck your bike. Honestly, you probably won't die.
Follow the advice of the other people recommending things like the Honda Rebel or stuff like that. Actually, the best motorcycle to get as a beginner is a scooter. They have several big advantages over other motorcycles, though they may not be as ';cool'; looking.
Benefits of scooters: first off, the smaller wheels give you better handling, which makes you a safer driver, and less likely to crash. Also, they normally don't require you to manually shift gears, so that's one less distraction, plus it makes driving a little more fun. You also can easily put your feet on the ground when you come to a stop (which is how every beginner learns the hard lesson that Everyone Crashes). Scooters are also a little lighter in weight, so that makes them easier to handle as well.
I started with a scooter, and then moved up through a few bikes and now have a 4cyl 750cc cruiser that is awesome. I am an extremely RARE biker in that I have NEVER dumped my bike or crashed. I believe it is because I started with 3 years of experience with that scooter. Also, even with my big bike now, I would prefer a scooter. They are just so much more convenient and fun! The only reason I have a big bike is because I need to go long long distances on the freeway at high speeds. As soon as I move back to a city, I am going to buy a little scooter again.
The disadvantage of scooters is that if they are too small of an engine they will not be allowed on the freeway, or if they are, they won't want to go too fast. Check the laws in your state. I think the usual cutoff point is 125cc. Buy one that has enough CCs to legally be allowed on the freeway.
One thing that people will tell you is that you should get a bike that is comfortable going fast on the freeway, but that is not true as a beginner. Don't go out and get a 500 or 600cc bike as your first bike... you really really need to start out small for so many reasons. Because ultimately you won't be truly comfortable on the freeway until you have at LEAST 1000cc 2cyl engine or 600cc @ 4 cylinders. But a bike that big really WILL kill a beginner. So do the wise thing and work your way up. Use the suggestions that people gave of smaller bikes. Less than 300cc.
Not enough information. Is your commute through a city at low speed? Any high-speed highway mileage? If you have to go 10 miles on the freeway, a 250 is not a good choice. You'd want something at least 500cc. Kawasaki Ninja is good. Or Honda 599 Hornet or Yamaha YZF650 or Suzuki SV-650. These aren't real sportbikes but 'sporty' and general purpose. If it's mostly in town with only short stretches of freeway a Rebel or Ninja 250 is fine.
I wouldn't recommend going out and buying a shiny new bike. Learn on an older bike, maybe one that already has a few scuffs and bruises, because it's a good bet you're going to be hard on your first bike until you get the hang of it. After 6 months or a year you can sell it for about what you paid for it, and then you'll know better what you really want.
At 5'9'; you shouldn't have a problem, but make sure you can sit on a bike with both feet flat on the ground. Very important.
Good luck!
If you want something commuter wise I'd go with a Honda Rebel, Nightshadow, Suzuki M80, something like that.
If you want a more 'sport' styled bike, go for a Kawasaki Ninja 500, Suzuki GSX500F. (Mind you, NONE of these are R class sportbikes, GSX-R, CBR, R6, etc. Those are TERRIBLE beginner bikes)
When everyone says ';YOU MUST START ON 250!!!!'; don't listen. I'm not saying a 600cc sport bike is acceptable, but there are other bikes out there that are tame enough that you can learn on with patience and practice. Ninja 500/Vulcan 500, GS500, SV650. Just practice in parking lots where you have alot of room for error, and you'll come out ok.
The Honda nighthawk has two drum brakes, the kawasaki has two disks. The others have 1 disk and 1 drum. Kawasaki has the biggest tank in the class too.
There would be a hunded good answers. Here is a nice website for helping you sort it out.
http://www.bestbeginnermotorcycles.com/
Visit some dealers,sit on some bikes and see what feels comfortable and you like the look of.
a good used Honda like the Shadow 500cc would be great at the distance's you'll be traveling check cycletrader .com it is a good place to start looking
What's a good camera for a beginner photographer?
I'm a amateur photographer, and what's a good professional, not so expensive camera to begin with?What's a good camera for a beginner photographer?
If you want something that will be comparable to a professional then you have to get something that is a SLR. and I'm guessing you want a digital camera.
I would recommend a Nikon D40. its very inexpensive these days but a good camera to get the feel of things. Get a basic 50 mm lens to start with.What's a good camera for a beginner photographer?
For a start off.. You have asked for a ';Good professional camera'; and then said ';Not so expensive';. That is what is called a contradiction.
Good professional cameras are going to cost you around 拢2000 upwards, what you are looking for is an amateur/entry level camera.
How can you call yourself an 'amateur photographer' if you do not even own a camera?.
If you give us a budget, plus what type of photography you are hoping to do, then it will be so much easier for us to give recommendations.
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Your quest has been searched for and answered a billion times on this forum.
Since none of us are the supreme lords of the camera world, may I suggest that you go to a camera shop, try each of the cameras within your price range for fit and comfort in 'your hands'. If it feels good, that will make you comfortable, at least, with the camera.
Learn and master your new eye/recorder/memory-provider and go from there.
I just bought a DSLR myself, as I've been using point %26amp; shoot cameras for a while now. I've researched well in a cheap camera that still produces great quality images (and has full manual control).
The camera that I got was the Olympus E-510. I got it second-hand for 370 euros/500 dollars (including lenshoods, polarized filter, extra battery, but you won't get this in the original), and it came with two great lenses (great deal for a starter like you!). It also has 10 MP, so it's a good resolution. I also bought this camera because it's the second lightest SLR there is. Here you can find it on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Olympus-Digital-St鈥?/a>
The next one I would recommend is the Canon 350D. My boyfriend has this one and it's a little bit better than my Olympus. It doesn't come with two extra lenses though, it just comes with a kitlens (or none, depending if you buy just the body or not). It's also much heavier than the Olympus, but you do get a little better quality (only IF you buy a better lens that is). Here's the link on amazon: http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B鈥?/a> (buy it used, it's much cheaper that way!)
You should go to http://www.dpreview.com and read some reviews on some cameras (they have great reviews), so that you can make a better decision.
I'd still recommend the Olympus E 510, it's cheap, comes with two lenses and it's 10 MP, and produces some great quality.
If you are beginner I would suggest get cheapst one and learn every things with it before upgrade to better one.Nikon D40 DSLR is good to start with and not too expensive.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?i鈥?/a>
your an ameteur wanting to start on a pro camera?
think about your question - you are like a learner driver saying they want an indy car.......
whats the best car for a learner?
whats the best dinner?
whats the best lunch?
get a entry level dslr and go from there
If you want something that will be comparable to a professional then you have to get something that is a SLR. and I'm guessing you want a digital camera.
I would recommend a Nikon D40. its very inexpensive these days but a good camera to get the feel of things. Get a basic 50 mm lens to start with.What's a good camera for a beginner photographer?
For a start off.. You have asked for a ';Good professional camera'; and then said ';Not so expensive';. That is what is called a contradiction.
Good professional cameras are going to cost you around 拢2000 upwards, what you are looking for is an amateur/entry level camera.
How can you call yourself an 'amateur photographer' if you do not even own a camera?.
If you give us a budget, plus what type of photography you are hoping to do, then it will be so much easier for us to give recommendations.
.
Your quest has been searched for and answered a billion times on this forum.
Since none of us are the supreme lords of the camera world, may I suggest that you go to a camera shop, try each of the cameras within your price range for fit and comfort in 'your hands'. If it feels good, that will make you comfortable, at least, with the camera.
Learn and master your new eye/recorder/memory-provider and go from there.
I just bought a DSLR myself, as I've been using point %26amp; shoot cameras for a while now. I've researched well in a cheap camera that still produces great quality images (and has full manual control).
The camera that I got was the Olympus E-510. I got it second-hand for 370 euros/500 dollars (including lenshoods, polarized filter, extra battery, but you won't get this in the original), and it came with two great lenses (great deal for a starter like you!). It also has 10 MP, so it's a good resolution. I also bought this camera because it's the second lightest SLR there is. Here you can find it on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Olympus-Digital-St鈥?/a>
The next one I would recommend is the Canon 350D. My boyfriend has this one and it's a little bit better than my Olympus. It doesn't come with two extra lenses though, it just comes with a kitlens (or none, depending if you buy just the body or not). It's also much heavier than the Olympus, but you do get a little better quality (only IF you buy a better lens that is). Here's the link on amazon: http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B鈥?/a> (buy it used, it's much cheaper that way!)
You should go to http://www.dpreview.com and read some reviews on some cameras (they have great reviews), so that you can make a better decision.
I'd still recommend the Olympus E 510, it's cheap, comes with two lenses and it's 10 MP, and produces some great quality.
If you are beginner I would suggest get cheapst one and learn every things with it before upgrade to better one.Nikon D40 DSLR is good to start with and not too expensive.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?i鈥?/a>
your an ameteur wanting to start on a pro camera?
think about your question - you are like a learner driver saying they want an indy car.......
whats the best car for a learner?
whats the best dinner?
whats the best lunch?
get a entry level dslr and go from there
What beginner French books do you recommend for me?
I really really REALLY want to learn french fast and teach myself(yes i have been told that was a stupid idea. but idc) i'm planning to go to barnes and noble tomorrow . i already have a few books that i want, but idk if they're good... so that's why i need some suggestions of books u like and helped u a lot.
a book including a CD would be nice, thanks :DWhat beginner French books do you recommend for me?
Way pay when these are free?
French.
http://www.tolearnenglish.com/tous.php
http://www.france-pub.com/french/
http://www.frenchassistant.com/default.a鈥?/a>
http://www.bonjour.com/
http://www.frenchtutorial.com/
ALL SITES - IN FRENCH:
http://www.francaisfacile.com Apprendre le fran莽ais
http://www.mesoutils.com Outils utiles au travail ou 脿 la maison
http://www.mesexercices.com Exercices vari茅s
http://www.mathfacile.comWhat beginner French books do you recommend for me?
Try the books of Comtesse de Segur like 'Les malheurs de Sophie', 'Les petites filles modeles' and 'Les memoirs d'un ane'. You could also try Charles Perrault with his collection of stories like Le chat Botte, Prince Riquet a la Houppe, La belle au Bois Dormant, Barbe Bleu. Surely you have heard about the famous Martine .It's the story of a little girl in different situations like Martine a la fete des fleurs, Martine et la fete des meres, Martine part a la foire. There are also collections of french stories for children in the edition Hachette, Librairie Rose and Librairie Vert which include books like the series of Etalon Noir and Alice(which is the translation of Nancy Drew).
I have heard about and seen read along books which come with the story book and an accompanying cassette or CD but the ones I have seen are in English. I have not yet seen french ones but I suppose they must be on the market. You could contact the bookstores in your locality. They will be in a better position to inform you about its existence or not.
Also there is a series of books that are for those wishing to learn a new language, I do not know which edition exactly but I do know that the title is something like 'Learn French in 30n days'.
If you do not find any read along books, go to www.gutenberg.org. There are many free e-books that you can download or read online. Some of these books also have their audio version which can also be downloaded chapter by chapter. You could find out which books have an audio version, buy the book or download and get going but I think that the books you will find there are of a higher level than what you are looking for but there is no harm in checking it out.
Good luck with your search and your learning. I'm sure you will succeed!
Learn in You Car French is good. It has several lessons on each CD, most of them fairly short, and a booklet comes with each level showing what is in each lesson. There are three Cd's in each level, and three levels.
I uploaded mine to the computer, and then downloaded them to my mp3 player.
By the way, if you are really trying to learn French on your own, try out the free flashcards and email word-of-the-day from this site.
http://www.transparent.com/
a book including a CD would be nice, thanks :DWhat beginner French books do you recommend for me?
Way pay when these are free?
French.
http://www.tolearnenglish.com/tous.php
http://www.france-pub.com/french/
http://www.frenchassistant.com/default.a鈥?/a>
http://www.bonjour.com/
http://www.frenchtutorial.com/
ALL SITES - IN FRENCH:
http://www.francaisfacile.com Apprendre le fran莽ais
http://www.mesoutils.com Outils utiles au travail ou 脿 la maison
http://www.mesexercices.com Exercices vari茅s
http://www.mathfacile.comWhat beginner French books do you recommend for me?
Try the books of Comtesse de Segur like 'Les malheurs de Sophie', 'Les petites filles modeles' and 'Les memoirs d'un ane'. You could also try Charles Perrault with his collection of stories like Le chat Botte, Prince Riquet a la Houppe, La belle au Bois Dormant, Barbe Bleu. Surely you have heard about the famous Martine .It's the story of a little girl in different situations like Martine a la fete des fleurs, Martine et la fete des meres, Martine part a la foire. There are also collections of french stories for children in the edition Hachette, Librairie Rose and Librairie Vert which include books like the series of Etalon Noir and Alice(which is the translation of Nancy Drew).
I have heard about and seen read along books which come with the story book and an accompanying cassette or CD but the ones I have seen are in English. I have not yet seen french ones but I suppose they must be on the market. You could contact the bookstores in your locality. They will be in a better position to inform you about its existence or not.
Also there is a series of books that are for those wishing to learn a new language, I do not know which edition exactly but I do know that the title is something like 'Learn French in 30n days'.
If you do not find any read along books, go to www.gutenberg.org. There are many free e-books that you can download or read online. Some of these books also have their audio version which can also be downloaded chapter by chapter. You could find out which books have an audio version, buy the book or download and get going but I think that the books you will find there are of a higher level than what you are looking for but there is no harm in checking it out.
Good luck with your search and your learning. I'm sure you will succeed!
Learn in You Car French is good. It has several lessons on each CD, most of them fairly short, and a booklet comes with each level showing what is in each lesson. There are three Cd's in each level, and three levels.
I uploaded mine to the computer, and then downloaded them to my mp3 player.
By the way, if you are really trying to learn French on your own, try out the free flashcards and email word-of-the-day from this site.
http://www.transparent.com/
What is a good bow for a beginner that can hunt everything up to a deer and maybe bigger?
I am 15 and don't have a job. I have the strength for a minimum of 50 and a max of about 70. I will have about 200 to spend on a bow. So what's my best choice?
Thanks,
CurranWhat is a good bow for a beginner that can hunt everything up to a deer and maybe bigger?
check out jake's archery online they have some really good recurve and long bows for a good price. 45# 'S IS the minimum for big game. Get a set of regulations or call your game and fish office they can tell you the legal limits. Forget the compounds real bows dont have wheels on them and real archers dont need them.What is a good bow for a beginner that can hunt everything up to a deer and maybe bigger?
PSE makes some good bows in that price range.
You can get a good starter bow at Walmart but I would not suggest that. If you are just starting off I would go to a pro shop so you will get a bow that fits you.
I bought my first bow from a department store and the draw was to long. I really struggled with accuracy and missed a lot of deer. But when I bought a bow that fit me and put some decent equipment on it I started putting the deer on the ground.
A 35lb bow minimum, but a 45lb is ideal, but no more than a 55lb bow.* A 45 to 47lb is your best choice.* Ebay for some quality name brand bows at reasonable prices.*
A 40 pound bow is more than enough to take a deer. You want a bow that you can comfortably pull, over and over again. Practice is key, if you can't shoot more than 5 arrows before getting tired, then it's not a good weight for you. On a slow day, I usually put in about 60 arrows, a good day I'll shoot around 150 arrows or more.
Now as for the cost, $200 can get you a good bow, but just the bow. If you're going for a compound, you'll need to spend more on sights, release, arrows, rest, etc. That will add up, sometimes those knick knacks will cost you even more than the bow itself. So keep that in mind when looking for a bow. My suggestion is get a part time job, the initial cost for archery can be quite high, but in the long run it's pretty cheap.
Going with recurves, you don't need to spend as much money compared to a compound, but even a decent hunting recurve will cost you about $300, then you need to buy arrows, broadheads, glove/finger tab, quiver, etc. There is ebay, yes, there are some deals on it if you're patient. I know of a guy who got a $400 bow for $13 plus shipping from some freight salvage company.
i believe hoyt is the best bow on the market. i have 2. they are pricey though. if you look on ebay after christmas and hunting season, you will be able to find one in your price range cause nobody is looking for a bow at that time. its too early and some have gotten new bows for christmas so they are trying to get rid of there old onesspa facial refill ink blushers crude oil
Thanks,
CurranWhat is a good bow for a beginner that can hunt everything up to a deer and maybe bigger?
check out jake's archery online they have some really good recurve and long bows for a good price. 45# 'S IS the minimum for big game. Get a set of regulations or call your game and fish office they can tell you the legal limits. Forget the compounds real bows dont have wheels on them and real archers dont need them.What is a good bow for a beginner that can hunt everything up to a deer and maybe bigger?
PSE makes some good bows in that price range.
You can get a good starter bow at Walmart but I would not suggest that. If you are just starting off I would go to a pro shop so you will get a bow that fits you.
I bought my first bow from a department store and the draw was to long. I really struggled with accuracy and missed a lot of deer. But when I bought a bow that fit me and put some decent equipment on it I started putting the deer on the ground.
A 35lb bow minimum, but a 45lb is ideal, but no more than a 55lb bow.* A 45 to 47lb is your best choice.* Ebay for some quality name brand bows at reasonable prices.*
A 40 pound bow is more than enough to take a deer. You want a bow that you can comfortably pull, over and over again. Practice is key, if you can't shoot more than 5 arrows before getting tired, then it's not a good weight for you. On a slow day, I usually put in about 60 arrows, a good day I'll shoot around 150 arrows or more.
Now as for the cost, $200 can get you a good bow, but just the bow. If you're going for a compound, you'll need to spend more on sights, release, arrows, rest, etc. That will add up, sometimes those knick knacks will cost you even more than the bow itself. So keep that in mind when looking for a bow. My suggestion is get a part time job, the initial cost for archery can be quite high, but in the long run it's pretty cheap.
Going with recurves, you don't need to spend as much money compared to a compound, but even a decent hunting recurve will cost you about $300, then you need to buy arrows, broadheads, glove/finger tab, quiver, etc. There is ebay, yes, there are some deals on it if you're patient. I know of a guy who got a $400 bow for $13 plus shipping from some freight salvage company.
i believe hoyt is the best bow on the market. i have 2. they are pricey though. if you look on ebay after christmas and hunting season, you will be able to find one in your price range cause nobody is looking for a bow at that time. its too early and some have gotten new bows for christmas so they are trying to get rid of there old ones
What type of guitar strings should a beginner use?
I have a Yamaha acoustic guitar. I have actually had that guitar for 8 years...and I only used it like twice lol. Is there a certain type of string that don't hurt as much. I'm a whimp...it hurts to hold the strings down!
Thanks for your help guys!
Marti
P.S. Please add any tips about learning how to play...if u want :PWhat type of guitar strings should a beginner use?
You can't use strings that light on an acoustic. Light gauge acoustic sets are different from light gauge electric sets and start with a .012 gauge 1st string. Anything lighter than that will sound horrible. These tend to sound a little ';tinny'; and can buzz a bit if your action is low, but what can you do... you're learning. Heavier strings sound much better on an acoustic.
I'd try a new set of light gauge strings starting with a .012. You should probably take your guitar in somewhere that does setup / repairs and get a pro setup. The playability of even a brand new guitar can be greatly improved with a pro setup and many people have it done right after buying a guitar. Yours is 8 years old and probably way overdue for some adjustments.
A little pain is just the way it is... Eventually, you develop callouses on your fingertips. But, a pro setup would probably help a lot. The strings could probably be brought a little lower and the releif in the neck adjusted so that playability is improved. Don't try to play with anything but the shortest fingernails on your fretting hand.
EDIT: The action on an acoustic can usually be lowered to where 2 stacked quarters fit tightly between the strings and the 12th fret. If there's any more space than that, a setup would definitely improve things.
Good luck!!!What type of guitar strings should a beginner use?
If its an electric guitar you should use a light gauge of strings. Strings with a 9 e. Fender bullets a good. 9 through to 48 i think is the best. Concerning learning the guitar, just practice alot, learn and practice many scales ( a good 1st one is the A minor pentatonic scale) and generally work your way up and down the strings and neck.
P.s learn to read tabs
Lighter gauge strings are easier on the fingers and easier to play. Choose a set with a 9 thou 1st string.
Actually there is a string set from Elixer that has a coating that is less harsh on the fingers and lasts a real long time for beginners. To me its like playing a smooth plastic string. Not the greatest sounding, but smooth and long lasting until you can handle the Dean Markley or what ever you use. Good luck, just keep practicing and your fingers will get strong. Also try lowering the action a little, make the strings like butter.
Thanks for your help guys!
Marti
P.S. Please add any tips about learning how to play...if u want :PWhat type of guitar strings should a beginner use?
You can't use strings that light on an acoustic. Light gauge acoustic sets are different from light gauge electric sets and start with a .012 gauge 1st string. Anything lighter than that will sound horrible. These tend to sound a little ';tinny'; and can buzz a bit if your action is low, but what can you do... you're learning. Heavier strings sound much better on an acoustic.
I'd try a new set of light gauge strings starting with a .012. You should probably take your guitar in somewhere that does setup / repairs and get a pro setup. The playability of even a brand new guitar can be greatly improved with a pro setup and many people have it done right after buying a guitar. Yours is 8 years old and probably way overdue for some adjustments.
A little pain is just the way it is... Eventually, you develop callouses on your fingertips. But, a pro setup would probably help a lot. The strings could probably be brought a little lower and the releif in the neck adjusted so that playability is improved. Don't try to play with anything but the shortest fingernails on your fretting hand.
EDIT: The action on an acoustic can usually be lowered to where 2 stacked quarters fit tightly between the strings and the 12th fret. If there's any more space than that, a setup would definitely improve things.
Good luck!!!What type of guitar strings should a beginner use?
If its an electric guitar you should use a light gauge of strings. Strings with a 9 e. Fender bullets a good. 9 through to 48 i think is the best. Concerning learning the guitar, just practice alot, learn and practice many scales ( a good 1st one is the A minor pentatonic scale) and generally work your way up and down the strings and neck.
P.s learn to read tabs
Lighter gauge strings are easier on the fingers and easier to play. Choose a set with a 9 thou 1st string.
Actually there is a string set from Elixer that has a coating that is less harsh on the fingers and lasts a real long time for beginners. To me its like playing a smooth plastic string. Not the greatest sounding, but smooth and long lasting until you can handle the Dean Markley or what ever you use. Good luck, just keep practicing and your fingers will get strong. Also try lowering the action a little, make the strings like butter.
Garden Beginner in Minnesota?
I'm planning to eventually plant a garden at my new home. The house is still in construction and I'm thinking I should at least start landscaping with trees right away in the spring so they can get a head start. I'm in northern Minnesota and hoping someone can give me suggestions for hardy types of trees or flowering trees to plant. Any ideas are welcome.Garden Beginner in Minnesota?
I live in Minnesota, too, and I love planting trees. Depending on your locale in MN you are either in zone 4 or 4a, so if you look in gardening catalogs you can choose anything zone 4 or less (zone 3 is even colder, and so on). Haralson is a great tree for MN - an apple tree that is somewhat self-fruitful. Bali Cherry is also great, as is Nanking Cherry - both fruit trees, although Nanking Cherry is more shrubby. Mock orange has a lovely scent and does well in MN (a shrub). Decide how big you want your adult tree to be, since many varieties are available on dwarfing rootstock if the adult tree would be too much for your lot.
I love buying bare root trees from catalogs, since they are so inexpensive and I've never had one die on me. I've even abused one (left it unplanted, let it dry out) and it still did fine. (Don't repeat my experiment - decide your location for your tree, dig the hole and prepare the soil %26amp; compost you'll use to fill it before you bring the tree home/before it is delivered. That way you can take it right to the hole and plant it, giving it the best possible start.) Dogwoods and crabapples give nice displays of flowers in the spring, and are also well suited to our climate. Congratulations on having such a fun project ahead of you!Garden Beginner in Minnesota?
GO to the home depot they can advice whats best in your area
Your local garden shop is the best source for this info. I live in the TC metro area, but, even plants that would thrive here, may not do as well there. Your garden shop workers should know what will thrive well. Good luck.
Congratulations on your new home.
Here is a site that will give you an idea.
http://www.fast-growing-trees.com/Minnes鈥?/a>
Don't forget to buy a Peony or two for your garden
Get help from the local extension service and garden centers.
I agree to going to a garden center. You need to find out what zone you are in and a lot of other info, but don't limit yourself. Most garden centers for the masses supply only the most common things. If you know what zone you are in you can locate a lot more variety of plants on line. If you like a plant ask questions on line before you purchase to make sure it's really what you want. I'm sure you are building your dream home so don't settle for a cookie cutter yard. Make it what you've been dreaming of too. Check out these sites.
Here are two websites for Northern Minnesota gardening. The first is a list of trees only and the second is just flowers plus gardening tips.
http://www.mntrees.org/
http://northerngardening.com/Plantguide/鈥?/a>
Good Luck!
I live in Minnesota, too, and I love planting trees. Depending on your locale in MN you are either in zone 4 or 4a, so if you look in gardening catalogs you can choose anything zone 4 or less (zone 3 is even colder, and so on). Haralson is a great tree for MN - an apple tree that is somewhat self-fruitful. Bali Cherry is also great, as is Nanking Cherry - both fruit trees, although Nanking Cherry is more shrubby. Mock orange has a lovely scent and does well in MN (a shrub). Decide how big you want your adult tree to be, since many varieties are available on dwarfing rootstock if the adult tree would be too much for your lot.
I love buying bare root trees from catalogs, since they are so inexpensive and I've never had one die on me. I've even abused one (left it unplanted, let it dry out) and it still did fine. (Don't repeat my experiment - decide your location for your tree, dig the hole and prepare the soil %26amp; compost you'll use to fill it before you bring the tree home/before it is delivered. That way you can take it right to the hole and plant it, giving it the best possible start.) Dogwoods and crabapples give nice displays of flowers in the spring, and are also well suited to our climate. Congratulations on having such a fun project ahead of you!Garden Beginner in Minnesota?
GO to the home depot they can advice whats best in your area
Your local garden shop is the best source for this info. I live in the TC metro area, but, even plants that would thrive here, may not do as well there. Your garden shop workers should know what will thrive well. Good luck.
Congratulations on your new home.
Here is a site that will give you an idea.
http://www.fast-growing-trees.com/Minnes鈥?/a>
Don't forget to buy a Peony or two for your garden
Get help from the local extension service and garden centers.
I agree to going to a garden center. You need to find out what zone you are in and a lot of other info, but don't limit yourself. Most garden centers for the masses supply only the most common things. If you know what zone you are in you can locate a lot more variety of plants on line. If you like a plant ask questions on line before you purchase to make sure it's really what you want. I'm sure you are building your dream home so don't settle for a cookie cutter yard. Make it what you've been dreaming of too. Check out these sites.
Here are two websites for Northern Minnesota gardening. The first is a list of trees only and the second is just flowers plus gardening tips.
http://www.mntrees.org/
http://northerngardening.com/Plantguide/鈥?/a>
Good Luck!
What is a good violin for a beginner?
I want to start learning to play the violin (a dream I have had since I was a little girl) and I was wondering what is a good violin for a beginner and where could I buy a cheap one in Colorado?What is a good violin for a beginner?
http://beststudentviolins.com/violins.ht鈥?/a>
http://beststudentviolins.com/violins.ht鈥?/a>
What would be a good cheap beginner motorcycle?
I'm looking to buy a good cheap beginner motorcycle preferably one of the 70's Hondas, any suggetions?What would be a good cheap beginner motorcycle?
in 100cc only, Hero Honda is best, so go for Hero Honda Splendour +
the best bike for beginners...What would be a good cheap beginner motorcycle?
a Honda 250 nighthawk is a great beginner bike but be sure to buy used because you will be learning and don't want to mess up a brand new bike, plus if it is in good condition you can sell it for what you paid for it or close when you want to upgrade. personally i learned on a buell blast, its a 500cc and its pretty powerfull but if you take it easy and start off slow it is a great bike and i love it, plus it has the power to get going on the freeway or highway and you don't need to buy a new bike in six months, it will be good for several years and it gets 70 mpg.
My first bike was a Kawasaki Ninja 250. They are only $3k brand new and you can find a great deal on a used one. It's a great beginner bike and it looks cool - it doesn't stand out at all when you ride with other bikes. I was ready for more power so I upgraded in a year, but I don't regret starting off with that Ninja at all.
Also, I learned on a Honda Nighthawk which was nice if you prefer a standard bike.
The Honda Rebel 250cc or the Yamaha Virago 250cc are both excellent bikes to learn on. If these are too small move to the Kawasaki Ninja 250. Do buy used as you will probably drop this bike somewhere in the learning curve. Have fun it is really a lot of fun. Buy a helmet.
You will not be happy with any 250cc Bike. Not enought power thats why you will see allot of 250cc almost brand new with low miles for sale. I would say atleast 600cc (599)
250 or 350cc is a good choice light with enough power to keep up
smaller and older in good shape
in 100cc only, Hero Honda is best, so go for Hero Honda Splendour +
the best bike for beginners...What would be a good cheap beginner motorcycle?
a Honda 250 nighthawk is a great beginner bike but be sure to buy used because you will be learning and don't want to mess up a brand new bike, plus if it is in good condition you can sell it for what you paid for it or close when you want to upgrade. personally i learned on a buell blast, its a 500cc and its pretty powerfull but if you take it easy and start off slow it is a great bike and i love it, plus it has the power to get going on the freeway or highway and you don't need to buy a new bike in six months, it will be good for several years and it gets 70 mpg.
My first bike was a Kawasaki Ninja 250. They are only $3k brand new and you can find a great deal on a used one. It's a great beginner bike and it looks cool - it doesn't stand out at all when you ride with other bikes. I was ready for more power so I upgraded in a year, but I don't regret starting off with that Ninja at all.
Also, I learned on a Honda Nighthawk which was nice if you prefer a standard bike.
The Honda Rebel 250cc or the Yamaha Virago 250cc are both excellent bikes to learn on. If these are too small move to the Kawasaki Ninja 250. Do buy used as you will probably drop this bike somewhere in the learning curve. Have fun it is really a lot of fun. Buy a helmet.
You will not be happy with any 250cc Bike. Not enought power thats why you will see allot of 250cc almost brand new with low miles for sale. I would say atleast 600cc (599)
250 or 350cc is a good choice light with enough power to keep up
smaller and older in good shape
Where can I find a pattern for a BEGINNER's level blanket?
I have started to knit within the last year and am tired of making scarves. I would love to make a blanket that I could work on over the course of my college career. I only have basic knowledge of patterns, and every beginner pattern I find seems a little more advanced than it should be. Is there anything that's actually EASY?Where can I find a pattern for a BEGINNER's level blanket?
http://freeknittinglibrary.net/
The above site Should have something;
however, why don't you pick your Favorite scarf pattern
and stitches and adjust it to fit.
Make squares or rectangles and join them together.
Would keep the pieces small enough to work, you could even alternate colored blocks and stitch patterns. It would be your own ';Original';.
Favorite or school colors.
Could even run stripes, alternate with two or three stitches that you like. long enough to go across full bed. Works as bedspread on twin bed or throw on queen or king.
And please, Check out the free patterns that they have in the yarn section. One just might tickle your fancy.Some of my craft books recommend the garter stitch blocks or a window pane knitted afghan.
http://knitting.about.com/od/learntoknit鈥?/a>
https://www.lionbrand.com/cgi-bin/regist鈥?/a>Where can I find a pattern for a BEGINNER's level blanket?
Go to your local craft store where they sell yarn (the mom and pop shops are always better then the chain stores) and ask them for ideas. Knitting is really easy. I self taught myself all different knitting techniques over the years and recently found this great site with videos to show you how to do stuff
http://www.knittinghelp.com/
Good luck and dont be afraid to try something out of your comfort zone!
I love knitting ';lap'; blankets and am hooked on two very easy yet attractive patterns. They require very little thought and can easily be done while watching TV. One is a seed stitch where all you do is cast on an odd number of stitches, knit one stitch and purl the next across. Very easy and it has a nice textured look. Works up nicely with variegated yarns. The other one I like doing is a basket-weave stitch. The size of the basket-weave can be whatever you like. I prefer smaller ';blocks';. I cast on a multiple of 5 (like 150 or 200). I then alternate knit 5, purl 5 across. Every 7 rows you alternate to purl 5, knit 5, then back to knit 5, purl 5 until the blanket is the length you like.
If you know how to make scarves, why don't you join several scarves together to make a blanket? You could use the same scarf pattern over and over (same or different colors) or use different scarves to make a ';sampler'; type blanket. My first crocheted bedspread was just a bunch of different squares (all different colors and styles) edged in black and joined together.
try this site
I made an afghan that is about 5 feet or so long. Everyone loves it.
Use quality yarn that is ever so soft.
Cast on 144 stitches on circular needles size 10 1/2. (Hint, to help counteract the annoying tendency of circular needles with plastic to curl, before you cast on, soak the plastic part in hot water, then straighten with your fingers. Dry and start your project.)
Anyway, cast on 144 stitches. K first row and 2nd row. P third row and fourth row. Continue 2 knit rows, 2 purl rows until it is as big as you want it to be. Bind off.
If you want it to be wider, cast on additional stitches in multiples of 2 -- if you can stand it, that is. You can, of course cast on less stitches to make it smaller. Always be sure you have an even number of stitches.
The easiest blanket: Find the basic pattern for a diagonally-knit wash cloth. Begin according to instruction and keep going and going and going until you're half done ... then decrease as for the wash cloth.
http://freeknittinglibrary.net/
The above site Should have something;
however, why don't you pick your Favorite scarf pattern
and stitches and adjust it to fit.
Make squares or rectangles and join them together.
Would keep the pieces small enough to work, you could even alternate colored blocks and stitch patterns. It would be your own ';Original';.
Favorite or school colors.
Could even run stripes, alternate with two or three stitches that you like. long enough to go across full bed. Works as bedspread on twin bed or throw on queen or king.
And please, Check out the free patterns that they have in the yarn section. One just might tickle your fancy.Some of my craft books recommend the garter stitch blocks or a window pane knitted afghan.
http://knitting.about.com/od/learntoknit鈥?/a>
https://www.lionbrand.com/cgi-bin/regist鈥?/a>Where can I find a pattern for a BEGINNER's level blanket?
Go to your local craft store where they sell yarn (the mom and pop shops are always better then the chain stores) and ask them for ideas. Knitting is really easy. I self taught myself all different knitting techniques over the years and recently found this great site with videos to show you how to do stuff
http://www.knittinghelp.com/
Good luck and dont be afraid to try something out of your comfort zone!
I love knitting ';lap'; blankets and am hooked on two very easy yet attractive patterns. They require very little thought and can easily be done while watching TV. One is a seed stitch where all you do is cast on an odd number of stitches, knit one stitch and purl the next across. Very easy and it has a nice textured look. Works up nicely with variegated yarns. The other one I like doing is a basket-weave stitch. The size of the basket-weave can be whatever you like. I prefer smaller ';blocks';. I cast on a multiple of 5 (like 150 or 200). I then alternate knit 5, purl 5 across. Every 7 rows you alternate to purl 5, knit 5, then back to knit 5, purl 5 until the blanket is the length you like.
If you know how to make scarves, why don't you join several scarves together to make a blanket? You could use the same scarf pattern over and over (same or different colors) or use different scarves to make a ';sampler'; type blanket. My first crocheted bedspread was just a bunch of different squares (all different colors and styles) edged in black and joined together.
try this site
I made an afghan that is about 5 feet or so long. Everyone loves it.
Use quality yarn that is ever so soft.
Cast on 144 stitches on circular needles size 10 1/2. (Hint, to help counteract the annoying tendency of circular needles with plastic to curl, before you cast on, soak the plastic part in hot water, then straighten with your fingers. Dry and start your project.)
Anyway, cast on 144 stitches. K first row and 2nd row. P third row and fourth row. Continue 2 knit rows, 2 purl rows until it is as big as you want it to be. Bind off.
If you want it to be wider, cast on additional stitches in multiples of 2 -- if you can stand it, that is. You can, of course cast on less stitches to make it smaller. Always be sure you have an even number of stitches.
The easiest blanket: Find the basic pattern for a diagonally-knit wash cloth. Begin according to instruction and keep going and going and going until you're half done ... then decrease as for the wash cloth.
What is the best rss reader for a beginner?
I am having trouble figuring out how to use it, and the steps to take. I'd like it spelled out for me. And what is it exactly.What is the best rss reader for a beginner?
Firefox allows you to read RSS feeds, it's fairly easy, all you have to do is click on the orange button that shows up after the address of the webpage (when you put the mouse on it , it says ';Add live bookmark';). [In older versions of firefox it used to show at the bottom right of the browser].
When you click on the button it creates a ';live'; bookmark folder where it loads new contents from the website you've subscribed to every time you open the browser and as they are added.
You can also try to use the google desktop to subscribe to RSS feeds ......
Those are the only two RSS readers I've used so far.What is the best rss reader for a beginner?
RSS stands for Really Simply Syndication.
It allows webmasters to alert users of new content on their webpage without users having to go there to check every so often.
They're really useful in blogs, in which in a feed you'll see links with the Title, and a bit of excerpt from a post.
A really easy to use Aggregator is My Yahoo.
======
If a website has a RSS feed you can subscribe to, you can either find a button that says a feed on it that links to it, right click on it and click ';Copy Link Location';...
Then go to your My Yahoo page, and click add content. There's a search bar in the middle, but to the right there's a link that says ';Add RSS by URL'; or something like that. Click it, Paste the address that should look something like
http://www.mywebsite.com/feed.xml
Confirm it, and you should see a box for the feed on your My Yahoo page, and you're done.
On Firefox, it's even easier...
When you find a webapge that has a feed, at the very right end of the address bar, it will have a icon with 3 curved lines. Click it, and Firefox will ask you to add that webpage. Confirm it...
Firefox will then create a folder of Live Bookmarks, and when you open this folder in your bookmarks list, you will see updated lists of fresh new posts for you to look through.spa facial refill ink blushers crude oil
Firefox allows you to read RSS feeds, it's fairly easy, all you have to do is click on the orange button that shows up after the address of the webpage (when you put the mouse on it , it says ';Add live bookmark';). [In older versions of firefox it used to show at the bottom right of the browser].
When you click on the button it creates a ';live'; bookmark folder where it loads new contents from the website you've subscribed to every time you open the browser and as they are added.
You can also try to use the google desktop to subscribe to RSS feeds ......
Those are the only two RSS readers I've used so far.What is the best rss reader for a beginner?
RSS stands for Really Simply Syndication.
It allows webmasters to alert users of new content on their webpage without users having to go there to check every so often.
They're really useful in blogs, in which in a feed you'll see links with the Title, and a bit of excerpt from a post.
A really easy to use Aggregator is My Yahoo.
======
If a website has a RSS feed you can subscribe to, you can either find a button that says a feed on it that links to it, right click on it and click ';Copy Link Location';...
Then go to your My Yahoo page, and click add content. There's a search bar in the middle, but to the right there's a link that says ';Add RSS by URL'; or something like that. Click it, Paste the address that should look something like
http://www.mywebsite.com/feed.xml
Confirm it, and you should see a box for the feed on your My Yahoo page, and you're done.
On Firefox, it's even easier...
When you find a webapge that has a feed, at the very right end of the address bar, it will have a icon with 3 curved lines. Click it, and Firefox will ask you to add that webpage. Confirm it...
Firefox will then create a folder of Live Bookmarks, and when you open this folder in your bookmarks list, you will see updated lists of fresh new posts for you to look through.
Does anyone know the best way for a beginner to learn bracelet chain maille?
I would like to learn to make jewelry from jump rings.Does anyone know the best way for a beginner to learn bracelet chain maille?
Once you learn the technique of chainmaille, you can do anything with it: from pouches to armour to head dresses and bracelets. So there's really no special technique.
And make your own jump rings! You'll need a lot; and it's MUCH cheaper. buy silver or copper wire or whatever metal you would like. Find a sturdy metal pipe or mandrel, and wrap the wire around like you're making a spring. slide the spring off the pipe, and cut it, either using a dremel, or one at time with wire cutters, down the spring to make individual jump rings. Once you think you have enough, keep the pipe coz you'll probably need more.
i found a cute little animation on how to do the assembly. it's tedious, but have fun with it. learn the basics, and then watch all the cool stuff you can do with it.Does anyone know the best way for a beginner to learn bracelet chain maille?
one ring at a time
I used to order a lot of supplies from a findings company called Rio Grande. they might have some tips, they sell the jump rings and findings.
Once you learn the technique of chainmaille, you can do anything with it: from pouches to armour to head dresses and bracelets. So there's really no special technique.
And make your own jump rings! You'll need a lot; and it's MUCH cheaper. buy silver or copper wire or whatever metal you would like. Find a sturdy metal pipe or mandrel, and wrap the wire around like you're making a spring. slide the spring off the pipe, and cut it, either using a dremel, or one at time with wire cutters, down the spring to make individual jump rings. Once you think you have enough, keep the pipe coz you'll probably need more.
i found a cute little animation on how to do the assembly. it's tedious, but have fun with it. learn the basics, and then watch all the cool stuff you can do with it.Does anyone know the best way for a beginner to learn bracelet chain maille?
one ring at a time
I used to order a lot of supplies from a findings company called Rio Grande. they might have some tips, they sell the jump rings and findings.
For a beginner, whats a great camera for an aspiring photographer?
Thanks!For a beginner, whats a great camera for an aspiring photographer?
If you really want to get into photography then start off with a DSLR... the Canon Rebel XTi is a great entry-level DSLR and its price has dropped a lot recently. Most of the students at the Art Institute use this camera.For a beginner, whats a great camera for an aspiring photographer?
build up your knowledge using a canon powershot sd1000, it will teach you about lighting and you should try out different settings than using auto all the time. you can also take very good crystal clear photos if you set it down on a flat surface
my work: www.oceanxbliss.deviantart.com
im 13 :) Report Abuse
Guess that depends on what you are aspiring to right?!?!?
I can not argue with Canon XTi (or new XSi) or the Nikon D40 being fantastic digital SLRs.
If you are serious about learning photography, then I am going to break the mold a little bit.
I would find a good quality used FILM SLR. Heck, there is probably one in a relative's closet that is not being used.
There is something about shooting ';real film'; that makes it so much more serious. With digital cameras and Photoshop, everyone thinks it is so easy.
After about 20-30 rolls of Kodak you'll know if:
1) You really like it
2) You have any skills
3) What kind of photography you would like to pursue.
THEN move on to digital... Seriously!
Any of the cameras mentioned already would be suitable.It very much depends on the type of pictures you want to take and how much your budget is..My early professional training was using the old fashioned plate cameras with no fancy aids to working,everything had to be learned.Since then I've used most types of cameras,for both educational and professional work. The best starting point nowadays would be a digital SLR with the ability to work in manual mode.The easy modes are not really worth learning as the makers programme the ideas and working methods they think you need,rather than you learning and choosing for yourself My current general purpose tool is the Nikon D200,but the D40 and D40x are very capable and well priced.It is essential that you handle the tools before you buy,as some cameras just feel right,while other peoples'choices don't fit your hands or wallet!
i would go to you're local best buy, or camera shop and ask them. but if you want my opinion, i love my canon powershot sd870 IS
i'm an aspiring photographer. it's my passion.
if you'd like to see what i've done with my canon,
beast.dphoto.com
KodaK EasyShare C330, it is for beginners and little kids.
Canon Powershot SD750, For good beginners and ametuers.
Please view my photography website
http://www.freewebs.com/johnnyphotograph鈥?/a>
Thank You
Johnny
Go to a camera shop and talk to them I would buy the best one I could afford. That way you won't want to keep getting a better one as you get more experienced.
Nikon D40.
Rebel XTi or Nikon d40.
a
If you really want to get into photography then start off with a DSLR... the Canon Rebel XTi is a great entry-level DSLR and its price has dropped a lot recently. Most of the students at the Art Institute use this camera.For a beginner, whats a great camera for an aspiring photographer?
build up your knowledge using a canon powershot sd1000, it will teach you about lighting and you should try out different settings than using auto all the time. you can also take very good crystal clear photos if you set it down on a flat surface
my work: www.oceanxbliss.deviantart.com
im 13 :) Report Abuse
Guess that depends on what you are aspiring to right?!?!?
I can not argue with Canon XTi (or new XSi) or the Nikon D40 being fantastic digital SLRs.
If you are serious about learning photography, then I am going to break the mold a little bit.
I would find a good quality used FILM SLR. Heck, there is probably one in a relative's closet that is not being used.
There is something about shooting ';real film'; that makes it so much more serious. With digital cameras and Photoshop, everyone thinks it is so easy.
After about 20-30 rolls of Kodak you'll know if:
1) You really like it
2) You have any skills
3) What kind of photography you would like to pursue.
THEN move on to digital... Seriously!
Any of the cameras mentioned already would be suitable.It very much depends on the type of pictures you want to take and how much your budget is..My early professional training was using the old fashioned plate cameras with no fancy aids to working,everything had to be learned.Since then I've used most types of cameras,for both educational and professional work. The best starting point nowadays would be a digital SLR with the ability to work in manual mode.The easy modes are not really worth learning as the makers programme the ideas and working methods they think you need,rather than you learning and choosing for yourself My current general purpose tool is the Nikon D200,but the D40 and D40x are very capable and well priced.It is essential that you handle the tools before you buy,as some cameras just feel right,while other peoples'choices don't fit your hands or wallet!
i would go to you're local best buy, or camera shop and ask them. but if you want my opinion, i love my canon powershot sd870 IS
i'm an aspiring photographer. it's my passion.
if you'd like to see what i've done with my canon,
beast.dphoto.com
KodaK EasyShare C330, it is for beginners and little kids.
Canon Powershot SD750, For good beginners and ametuers.
Please view my photography website
http://www.freewebs.com/johnnyphotograph鈥?/a>
Thank You
Johnny
Go to a camera shop and talk to them I would buy the best one I could afford. That way you won't want to keep getting a better one as you get more experienced.
Nikon D40.
Rebel XTi or Nikon d40.
a
Can somebody recommend a DSLR camera for a beginner photographer?
My friend recommended the FinePix s8000fd to me (he said it was perfect for a beginner), but I just want a few other opinions as well.
I've saved up around 300 bucks or so.
Thanks!Can somebody recommend a DSLR camera for a beginner photographer?
If you want a DSLR, then the S8000FD is not for you. It is NOT a DSLR.
If you want a DSLR, you will have to save up another $200. The Nikon D40 with 18-55mm lens is under $500 and at present the least expensive DSLR.
The Nikon DSLR has a much larger sensor (25.1 x 16.7mm) than any P%26amp;S camera like the S8000FD (5.27 x 3.96mm) .
http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/d40.htm
http://www.jdpower.com/electronics/ratin鈥?/a>
Here is some important information you will need to know before you choose your camera and spend your money:
There are four factors that can help you determine the quality and resolution you can expect from a digital camera in order of importance.
* Quality of the lens
* The quality and sophistication of the analog to digital converter within the camera.
* Sensor size
* Pixel count
As you can see, pixel count is at the bottom.Can somebody recommend a DSLR camera for a beginner photographer?
You'll need to save more money, and I would recommend doing that instead of settling for something used. The warranty may be well worth the extra money. There are no bad choices among entry-level dSLR's these days. Canon, Nikon, Sony, Olympus, etc. all make excellent products that you won't be ashamed to own. But the camera is just the start of the show. Lenses are what will cost you. You won't be happy for very long with the ';kit'; lens that comes with most dSLR's these days. Along that line of thought, I'd go with the Canon Rebel XTI ( or 400d as it's known everywhere but the USA). Prices for the XTI are coming down now since its successor, the XSI, is on the market. There are more lenses out there for Canon cameras than any other, so you can usually get a pretty good deal on a used one. Aftermarket manufacturers like Sigma and Tamron make lots of lenses for Canon, and you can pick up used versions on auction sites at good bargains.
One word of caution: Make certain that you buy your camera from a reputable dealer. Most manufacturers, including Canon, will provide you with a list of authorized dealers if you call them. There are many scams out there, so research carefully before you buy.
Good Luck!
Gibbit
A digital SLR is not a camera like the S8000fd. You can't change lenses on it and the sensor is physically much smaller than an SLR.
Essentially, true entry-level digital SLRs would be the Nikon D40 or Canon Rebel XT, which are around $480 with a basic lens.
Just below that in price, try the Olympus E410, about $449 at stores; I've see it for $439 at buydig.com for example. that's with a basic lens.
For $300, you're looking at used digital SLRs. In that price range, try for a Canon D60 or Canon 10D. You might get lucky and be able to get a Fujifilm S2 Pro.
And your friend may not be a good source of info, if he's suggesting essentially a point and shoot camera with a big lens. It's not a true SLR.
Yes, I can!
The Canon Rebel XTi is a great entry level DSLR... you'll have to save up a few more hundred dollars though. You can find them for about $600 right now, which is pretty good for a DSLR. I have this camera and I love it! In fact, most of the students at the Art Institute of CO use this camera.
You may also be interested in the Canon Rebel XT which is a little cheaper... it costs around $450 right now.
If you want a DSLR then don't get the S8000FD... it's a point and shoot!
Although nearly everyone who answers seems to believe that there are only two DSLR camera manufacturers, there are actually many to choose from.
Two that come to mind are Sony and Pentax. Both have their version of Image Stabilization (IS) in the camera body, something the ';Big Two'; don't offer in their comparably priced (and most recommended) models. With IS in the camera body you don't have to buy it with every lens.
The Sony ';Alpha'; series (A200, A300, A350, A700) can use every Minolta Maxxum AF lens made since 1985 and they will have full functionality - and the benefit of IS.
The Pentax ';K'; series can use evbery Pentax AF K-mount lens made with full functionality. They can also use every manual focus K-mount lens made since 1975 with some limitations. Of course, any lens you use will have the benefit of the in-camera IS.
I suggest a visit to digitalcameraguide.com and a side by side comparison of the different comparably priced DSLD cameras from all the manufacturers. Read the Pros %26amp; Cons for each one and decide for yourself which one offers you the most for your money. Don't choose a camera just because ';Well that's what everybody else uses';.
Regardless of which camera you decide to own, plan to spend some time to really READ %26amp; STUDY the Owner's Manual for it. Taking some photography classes would be a great idea.
Good luck and happy shopping.
Currently, you can get a Nikon D40 (with 18-55mm zoom lens) for under $500. There are other DSLR's in that price range, but none for $300. If you save a bit more, you should be able to find a nice used Canon XT or Nikon D50 on your local Craigslist. I found a D50 for my daughter last year for $389 and used it myself for a while. On Craigslist, you can actually meet the seller and try the camera out before paying for it.
Many photographers ';upgrade'; and will have their well-loved older models available. I know as I've gotten several DSLR's that way.
Pentax and Olympus also make very nice entry level DSLR's, but all are currently way above your $300 budget.
save up another few hundred dollars and get anything among the lines of a Canon Rebel XT, or XTi. Or Nikon D40 or D40x.
All are very good choices and the finepix you're looking at is not suited well as an introductory into ';real'; photography.
Check out what www.bhphotovideo.com has to offer your budget. I have been a customer for about 25 years and Ive never had a bad experience with them.
The Fuji finepix is a nice digital and they have not only lots of models to chose for just about any budget.
my suggestion
go to yahoo shopping
digital cameras
digital camera GUIDE
be sure to check titles on the left side
the guide should answer your questions
for the beginers kodak c713 and samsung d75 is good choice both are 7 mp 3x optical zoom and very handy and friedly user
Thats not a DSLR though, maybe check out the d40, canon xsi, or a pentax k100d.
I've saved up around 300 bucks or so.
Thanks!Can somebody recommend a DSLR camera for a beginner photographer?
If you want a DSLR, then the S8000FD is not for you. It is NOT a DSLR.
If you want a DSLR, you will have to save up another $200. The Nikon D40 with 18-55mm lens is under $500 and at present the least expensive DSLR.
The Nikon DSLR has a much larger sensor (25.1 x 16.7mm) than any P%26amp;S camera like the S8000FD (5.27 x 3.96mm) .
http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/d40.htm
http://www.jdpower.com/electronics/ratin鈥?/a>
Here is some important information you will need to know before you choose your camera and spend your money:
There are four factors that can help you determine the quality and resolution you can expect from a digital camera in order of importance.
* Quality of the lens
* The quality and sophistication of the analog to digital converter within the camera.
* Sensor size
* Pixel count
As you can see, pixel count is at the bottom.Can somebody recommend a DSLR camera for a beginner photographer?
You'll need to save more money, and I would recommend doing that instead of settling for something used. The warranty may be well worth the extra money. There are no bad choices among entry-level dSLR's these days. Canon, Nikon, Sony, Olympus, etc. all make excellent products that you won't be ashamed to own. But the camera is just the start of the show. Lenses are what will cost you. You won't be happy for very long with the ';kit'; lens that comes with most dSLR's these days. Along that line of thought, I'd go with the Canon Rebel XTI ( or 400d as it's known everywhere but the USA). Prices for the XTI are coming down now since its successor, the XSI, is on the market. There are more lenses out there for Canon cameras than any other, so you can usually get a pretty good deal on a used one. Aftermarket manufacturers like Sigma and Tamron make lots of lenses for Canon, and you can pick up used versions on auction sites at good bargains.
One word of caution: Make certain that you buy your camera from a reputable dealer. Most manufacturers, including Canon, will provide you with a list of authorized dealers if you call them. There are many scams out there, so research carefully before you buy.
Good Luck!
Gibbit
A digital SLR is not a camera like the S8000fd. You can't change lenses on it and the sensor is physically much smaller than an SLR.
Essentially, true entry-level digital SLRs would be the Nikon D40 or Canon Rebel XT, which are around $480 with a basic lens.
Just below that in price, try the Olympus E410, about $449 at stores; I've see it for $439 at buydig.com for example. that's with a basic lens.
For $300, you're looking at used digital SLRs. In that price range, try for a Canon D60 or Canon 10D. You might get lucky and be able to get a Fujifilm S2 Pro.
And your friend may not be a good source of info, if he's suggesting essentially a point and shoot camera with a big lens. It's not a true SLR.
Yes, I can!
The Canon Rebel XTi is a great entry level DSLR... you'll have to save up a few more hundred dollars though. You can find them for about $600 right now, which is pretty good for a DSLR. I have this camera and I love it! In fact, most of the students at the Art Institute of CO use this camera.
You may also be interested in the Canon Rebel XT which is a little cheaper... it costs around $450 right now.
If you want a DSLR then don't get the S8000FD... it's a point and shoot!
Although nearly everyone who answers seems to believe that there are only two DSLR camera manufacturers, there are actually many to choose from.
Two that come to mind are Sony and Pentax. Both have their version of Image Stabilization (IS) in the camera body, something the ';Big Two'; don't offer in their comparably priced (and most recommended) models. With IS in the camera body you don't have to buy it with every lens.
The Sony ';Alpha'; series (A200, A300, A350, A700) can use every Minolta Maxxum AF lens made since 1985 and they will have full functionality - and the benefit of IS.
The Pentax ';K'; series can use evbery Pentax AF K-mount lens made with full functionality. They can also use every manual focus K-mount lens made since 1975 with some limitations. Of course, any lens you use will have the benefit of the in-camera IS.
I suggest a visit to digitalcameraguide.com and a side by side comparison of the different comparably priced DSLD cameras from all the manufacturers. Read the Pros %26amp; Cons for each one and decide for yourself which one offers you the most for your money. Don't choose a camera just because ';Well that's what everybody else uses';.
Regardless of which camera you decide to own, plan to spend some time to really READ %26amp; STUDY the Owner's Manual for it. Taking some photography classes would be a great idea.
Good luck and happy shopping.
Currently, you can get a Nikon D40 (with 18-55mm zoom lens) for under $500. There are other DSLR's in that price range, but none for $300. If you save a bit more, you should be able to find a nice used Canon XT or Nikon D50 on your local Craigslist. I found a D50 for my daughter last year for $389 and used it myself for a while. On Craigslist, you can actually meet the seller and try the camera out before paying for it.
Many photographers ';upgrade'; and will have their well-loved older models available. I know as I've gotten several DSLR's that way.
Pentax and Olympus also make very nice entry level DSLR's, but all are currently way above your $300 budget.
save up another few hundred dollars and get anything among the lines of a Canon Rebel XT, or XTi. Or Nikon D40 or D40x.
All are very good choices and the finepix you're looking at is not suited well as an introductory into ';real'; photography.
Check out what www.bhphotovideo.com has to offer your budget. I have been a customer for about 25 years and Ive never had a bad experience with them.
The Fuji finepix is a nice digital and they have not only lots of models to chose for just about any budget.
my suggestion
go to yahoo shopping
digital cameras
digital camera GUIDE
be sure to check titles on the left side
the guide should answer your questions
for the beginers kodak c713 and samsung d75 is good choice both are 7 mp 3x optical zoom and very handy and friedly user
Thats not a DSLR though, maybe check out the d40, canon xsi, or a pentax k100d.
What is the best drum kit for a beginner?
I have seen a drum kit for 拢300, the yamaha gigmaker drum kit here http://www.gear4music.com/Drums/Drum_Kit鈥?/a>
Is this drum kit ok for a beginner?What is the best drum kit for a beginner?
That's a great acoustic kit for a beginner but if you have to appeal to parents to ';let'; you get a kit this electronic one might be better to further your debate.
http://www.gear4music.com/Drums/Electron鈥?/a>
Then once you've learned more and have been with it for a while you can get a regular kit too.
An electronic kit also makes for good neighbors. Living in apartments and being a drummer is hard without one. (Been there, done that, got kicked out of one place for being too noisy)
Plus this one is a bit cheaper :) always a plus.What is the best drum kit for a beginner?
Although I'm a Low-Brass (Baritone/Trombone) player, that looks like a terrific kit !!
I also note that there are electronic kits for similar prices ( http://www.gear4music.com/Drums/Electron鈥?/a> ) .
As a FATHER, I'd look at the electronic kit...since it could work off HEADSETS alone, and therefore not torture the ears of others in the house and the neighbors.
I remember my band-days in the 70s-80s... everyone practiced and learned on a PAD.
GOOD LUCK !!
that is a great drum set for a beginner. it has the symbals already included. then if you don't like them, you can always upgrade later. if you want to make sure you will like them, try to find a local music store that carries them, go and try it out then order them online if its cheaper. good luck.
I would say it would be a very good choice.
My advice would be to keep it in very good condition so that you can resell it when you are ready to move up to a more expensive set. The name brand will help improve your resell value. I teach private lessons and this would be something I would personally approve of for my students.
If you have any questions feel free to contact me.
JamestheDJ.com
James
Is this drum kit ok for a beginner?What is the best drum kit for a beginner?
That's a great acoustic kit for a beginner but if you have to appeal to parents to ';let'; you get a kit this electronic one might be better to further your debate.
http://www.gear4music.com/Drums/Electron鈥?/a>
Then once you've learned more and have been with it for a while you can get a regular kit too.
An electronic kit also makes for good neighbors. Living in apartments and being a drummer is hard without one. (Been there, done that, got kicked out of one place for being too noisy)
Plus this one is a bit cheaper :) always a plus.What is the best drum kit for a beginner?
Although I'm a Low-Brass (Baritone/Trombone) player, that looks like a terrific kit !!
I also note that there are electronic kits for similar prices ( http://www.gear4music.com/Drums/Electron鈥?/a> ) .
As a FATHER, I'd look at the electronic kit...since it could work off HEADSETS alone, and therefore not torture the ears of others in the house and the neighbors.
I remember my band-days in the 70s-80s... everyone practiced and learned on a PAD.
GOOD LUCK !!
that is a great drum set for a beginner. it has the symbals already included. then if you don't like them, you can always upgrade later. if you want to make sure you will like them, try to find a local music store that carries them, go and try it out then order them online if its cheaper. good luck.
I would say it would be a very good choice.
My advice would be to keep it in very good condition so that you can resell it when you are ready to move up to a more expensive set. The name brand will help improve your resell value. I teach private lessons and this would be something I would personally approve of for my students.
If you have any questions feel free to contact me.
JamestheDJ.com
James
What are good uncomplicated soccer drills for a beginner to do by himself?
some witches hats ( or similar ) in a line to dribble on both feet and co-ordinate right to left and vice versa . good luckWhat are good uncomplicated soccer drills for a beginner to do by himself?
hmm... well there are small footwork drills you could do.
foundation- this is passing the ball between the inside of both of your feet. back and forth. You kind of do it with your knees bent a little and on your toes (just not flat footed). If its done right its also done a little on a hop.
pull back- all you do is place the bottom of your foot on top of the ball and pull back so the ball hits your laces. then switch feet and just keep doing it.
oh juggling is good- this takes practice but juggling is just hitting the ball with different parts of your body while keeping it up in the air, but making it controlled. to start off easy would be to pick the ball up then drop it to your thigh, your thigh hits it up and you hit it with your thigh again. Or just try to keep the ball up with any part of your body, thats legal of course. try to keep it as close to you as you can and get as many touches as you can. P.S. it can get frustrating but if you keep at it you'll go from 2 to 20 to 50 and sometimes into the hundreds.
shooting with a target- if you make a goal out of anything and mark a spot that you want to hit for accuracy.
dribbling- just set up some cones and use combinations of the inside, outside, and laces of your feet to go through them.
you could also set up the cones, dribble through, then take a shot on goal.
hmm... well there are small footwork drills you could do.
foundation- this is passing the ball between the inside of both of your feet. back and forth. You kind of do it with your knees bent a little and on your toes (just not flat footed). If its done right its also done a little on a hop.
pull back- all you do is place the bottom of your foot on top of the ball and pull back so the ball hits your laces. then switch feet and just keep doing it.
oh juggling is good- this takes practice but juggling is just hitting the ball with different parts of your body while keeping it up in the air, but making it controlled. to start off easy would be to pick the ball up then drop it to your thigh, your thigh hits it up and you hit it with your thigh again. Or just try to keep the ball up with any part of your body, thats legal of course. try to keep it as close to you as you can and get as many touches as you can. P.S. it can get frustrating but if you keep at it you'll go from 2 to 20 to 50 and sometimes into the hundreds.
shooting with a target- if you make a goal out of anything and mark a spot that you want to hit for accuracy.
dribbling- just set up some cones and use combinations of the inside, outside, and laces of your feet to go through them.
you could also set up the cones, dribble through, then take a shot on goal.
What is a good kayak for a beginner going on flat, calm water?
I just moved to Maryland and live right on a river, with lots of creeks nearby. At the local kayak store they recommended a recreational kayak, the Pungo 120, but I'm looking for some unbiased opinions. Once I'm comfortable in the kayak, I'd like to take my dog (35 lb mixed breed) with me - she's got a life jacket and has been canoing many times, so I know she'd love this - so any additional advice on kayaking with a dog, or kayaks good for human plus dog, would be appreciated.What is a good kayak for a beginner going on flat, calm water?
A recreational decked boat like the Pungo might be a good choice, particularly if it has a large cockpit opening (as the Pungo does). I haven't yet seen a spray skirt that accommodates both a human paddler and a canine passenger, so I assume you will be paddling without a skirt.
With that in mind, you should also consider undecked or ';sit-on-top'; boats. Most have large ';tank wells'; (open storage areas) directly behind the seatback that would accommodate all but the largest breeds of dogs.
Most sit-on-top models also have interior stowage, like decked boats. If you paddle in colder weather you may have to take greater care to dress warmly, but the flipside is you needn't learn how to perform an eskimo roll (though you and your dog should both practice deep water re-entry).
Longer sit-on-top boats can be quite quick in the water and track (paddle in a straight line) well; look at the Wilderness Systems T160 or the Ocean Kayak Prowler 15. Shorter boats generally aren't quite as fast but are more maneuverable; the Wilderness Systems T120 and Ocean Kayak Prowler 13 are good choices.
If your main concern is stability and lots of room, look at the Malibu X-Factor and Wilderness Systems Ride 13.5. Both boats are heavier than even the 15- and 16-foot boats, but are super-stable and dry.
For a bit more money, Hobie Kayaks makes sit-on-top boats of varying lengths (look at the 16-foot Adventure or 13-foot Quest) that also may be pedaled with their MirageDrive system.
Lots of good choices out there. Don't forget a doggie PFD (life jacket) for your buddy. Good luck, and happy paddling. http://www.waterwilderness.netWhat is a good kayak for a beginner going on flat, calm water?
I think a Pungo would be fine. I'm also a sea kayaker, but I don鈥檛' suggest taking a sea kayak on most rivers (I know from experience), especially if they are narrow, lots of turns and obstacles. I don鈥檛 know anything about paddling with a dog, but I suggest you find a place that you can rent one for the day and make sure that鈥檚 what you want.
I think the Pungo is kind of a clunky little boat. Personally (of course, I am biased since I have a sea kayak) I think the short fat ';recreational'; boats are like paddling a bathtub and are more for fooling around in ponds than traveling any distance. Your local shop should have ';loaner boats'; of various styles that you can try out. You can also rent them at a lot of lake and river locations to get a feel for different kinds and what work for the two of you. The longer and thinner the boat, the more pleasurable it is to paddle on flatwater, like rivers, lakes and streams and, considering where you live, eventually perhaps paddle out on Chesapeake Bay. You could look for an open cockpit boat or ';sit on top'; but those have limited use in cooler weather and aren't really safe for big open water except in tropical coastal waters.
One of my paddling buddies, a kayaking guide, has a closed-cockpit sea kayak and would take his medium sized dog (a Keeshond) riding in one of the deck gear hatches with the lid off ! (I'd send you a photo but Answers won't allow it. Send me an e-mail if you want more info.) I've seen folks lash a scrap of carpet under the rigging so their dog could climb out of the hatch and lay out on the deck, also.
You and your dog will have so much fun!
Here is my opinion, the large cockpit is nice on this boat but you can get a large cockpit on most rec. boats. If you are going to bring the dog obviously you would want somewhere for him to sit. I mostly have seen the dog in the cockpit right in between the paddlers legs, if you choose to go this way the pungo 120 angler is the same hull but with fishing attachments. In the newest pungo 120 there is a beam which is part of the seat and connects the front and rear bulkheads for extra strength but it is mostly unnecessary. The capacity is good and as long as you are comfortable in it it wouldn't be too bad as long as you intend to stay in flat, calm, water and not go fast.
If you want a 12' rec. kayak you might also want to consider looking at a Heritage Featherlite Angler 12, the Perception Sundance 12, or if you can find one the Liquid Logic Saluda.
If you intend to hit the bay or explore the eastern shore you might consider a touring boat, but it might be overkill and hard to manuver in smaller creeks and rivers. I kind of wish I knew which river you were on as I live in MD and could really advise you better, or if I knew your height and weight since you might not need as long of a boat, but I would recommend a hull with a somewhat flat bottom compared to a V.
Lastly, I am not sure which store you went to but I recommend Hudson Trail Outfitters, they have three locations in MD and usually have a kayaker on staff who can help you get all the things you need even if they have to special order it. If you live near the Susquahanna, Starkk Moon Kayaks is good too.spa facial refill ink blushers crude oil
A recreational decked boat like the Pungo might be a good choice, particularly if it has a large cockpit opening (as the Pungo does). I haven't yet seen a spray skirt that accommodates both a human paddler and a canine passenger, so I assume you will be paddling without a skirt.
With that in mind, you should also consider undecked or ';sit-on-top'; boats. Most have large ';tank wells'; (open storage areas) directly behind the seatback that would accommodate all but the largest breeds of dogs.
Most sit-on-top models also have interior stowage, like decked boats. If you paddle in colder weather you may have to take greater care to dress warmly, but the flipside is you needn't learn how to perform an eskimo roll (though you and your dog should both practice deep water re-entry).
Longer sit-on-top boats can be quite quick in the water and track (paddle in a straight line) well; look at the Wilderness Systems T160 or the Ocean Kayak Prowler 15. Shorter boats generally aren't quite as fast but are more maneuverable; the Wilderness Systems T120 and Ocean Kayak Prowler 13 are good choices.
If your main concern is stability and lots of room, look at the Malibu X-Factor and Wilderness Systems Ride 13.5. Both boats are heavier than even the 15- and 16-foot boats, but are super-stable and dry.
For a bit more money, Hobie Kayaks makes sit-on-top boats of varying lengths (look at the 16-foot Adventure or 13-foot Quest) that also may be pedaled with their MirageDrive system.
Lots of good choices out there. Don't forget a doggie PFD (life jacket) for your buddy. Good luck, and happy paddling. http://www.waterwilderness.netWhat is a good kayak for a beginner going on flat, calm water?
I think a Pungo would be fine. I'm also a sea kayaker, but I don鈥檛' suggest taking a sea kayak on most rivers (I know from experience), especially if they are narrow, lots of turns and obstacles. I don鈥檛 know anything about paddling with a dog, but I suggest you find a place that you can rent one for the day and make sure that鈥檚 what you want.
I think the Pungo is kind of a clunky little boat. Personally (of course, I am biased since I have a sea kayak) I think the short fat ';recreational'; boats are like paddling a bathtub and are more for fooling around in ponds than traveling any distance. Your local shop should have ';loaner boats'; of various styles that you can try out. You can also rent them at a lot of lake and river locations to get a feel for different kinds and what work for the two of you. The longer and thinner the boat, the more pleasurable it is to paddle on flatwater, like rivers, lakes and streams and, considering where you live, eventually perhaps paddle out on Chesapeake Bay. You could look for an open cockpit boat or ';sit on top'; but those have limited use in cooler weather and aren't really safe for big open water except in tropical coastal waters.
One of my paddling buddies, a kayaking guide, has a closed-cockpit sea kayak and would take his medium sized dog (a Keeshond) riding in one of the deck gear hatches with the lid off ! (I'd send you a photo but Answers won't allow it. Send me an e-mail if you want more info.) I've seen folks lash a scrap of carpet under the rigging so their dog could climb out of the hatch and lay out on the deck, also.
You and your dog will have so much fun!
Here is my opinion, the large cockpit is nice on this boat but you can get a large cockpit on most rec. boats. If you are going to bring the dog obviously you would want somewhere for him to sit. I mostly have seen the dog in the cockpit right in between the paddlers legs, if you choose to go this way the pungo 120 angler is the same hull but with fishing attachments. In the newest pungo 120 there is a beam which is part of the seat and connects the front and rear bulkheads for extra strength but it is mostly unnecessary. The capacity is good and as long as you are comfortable in it it wouldn't be too bad as long as you intend to stay in flat, calm, water and not go fast.
If you want a 12' rec. kayak you might also want to consider looking at a Heritage Featherlite Angler 12, the Perception Sundance 12, or if you can find one the Liquid Logic Saluda.
If you intend to hit the bay or explore the eastern shore you might consider a touring boat, but it might be overkill and hard to manuver in smaller creeks and rivers. I kind of wish I knew which river you were on as I live in MD and could really advise you better, or if I knew your height and weight since you might not need as long of a boat, but I would recommend a hull with a somewhat flat bottom compared to a V.
Lastly, I am not sure which store you went to but I recommend Hudson Trail Outfitters, they have three locations in MD and usually have a kayaker on staff who can help you get all the things you need even if they have to special order it. If you live near the Susquahanna, Starkk Moon Kayaks is good too.
What beginner motorcycle can carry the most stuff?
I've been riding a little Honda Ruckus for about a year now and I want to get a 250cc or something up to 600cc but I don't have a car or intend to get one so I need it to be able to have some carrying space.I'm also a vegan so I need to get a used bike or a new bike with no leather(synthetic seat).What beginner motorcycle can carry the most stuff?
most saddles are vinyl plastic, especially on the lower priced bikes
you want carrying space? either buy some saddle bags, or get a backpack, or a basket, they all have about the same amount of room, 250 to 600cc
funny
maybe pull a trailer?What beginner motorcycle can carry the most stuff?
What beginner motorcycle can carry the most stuff?
Honda Ruckus
That's a scooter, not a motorcycle.
They make scooters all the way up to 750 CC's that have a ton of room. Even my 150 could put away a case of beer, and all the fixins to grill with with no issues. Any scooter with storage under the seat, and the trunk willcarry a bunch of stuff. It's Chinese made so the seat is vinyl, not real.
most saddles are vinyl plastic, especially on the lower priced bikes
you want carrying space? either buy some saddle bags, or get a backpack, or a basket, they all have about the same amount of room, 250 to 600cc
funny
maybe pull a trailer?What beginner motorcycle can carry the most stuff?
What beginner motorcycle can carry the most stuff?
Honda Ruckus
That's a scooter, not a motorcycle.
They make scooters all the way up to 750 CC's that have a ton of room. Even my 150 could put away a case of beer, and all the fixins to grill with with no issues. Any scooter with storage under the seat, and the trunk willcarry a bunch of stuff. It's Chinese made so the seat is vinyl, not real.
What are people looking for in a beginner barrel horse.?
What is it people look for in a horse to be a barrel horse?What are people looking for in a beginner barrel horse.?
I guess the question is what does a BEGINNER look for in a barrel horse or what does a person look for to evaluate athletic prowess in a horse.
What does a beginning barrel racer look for - a push button horse who knows the pattern and will run it regardless of the idiot flopping up top without getting too hard to handle.
What do you look for when evaluating barrel horses?
This is a tougher and more interesting question.
1. SPEED %26amp; athletic ability
I don't care how flexible your horse is, how well they turn, if they dog it between the cans you're not going to get a good time. A lot of people look for horses in the 70s - 80s SI (Speed Index) in horses off the track. I personally believe that the faster the better - an athletic horse can be trained to turn. Please note there are fast horses only and then there are the few horses that are fast and agile - a superior athlete is both. Obviously you're not going to find a race horse in the cutting pen - but you can tell who lets it all hang out to make the times and who still has their bodies under control. You want a horse who controls themselves - they're safer and you always have another inch to ask for.
2. Trainability
The horse has to be somewhat sane and you have to make a point to keep their minds engaged with plenty of non-barrel work. A burnt out barrel horse will refuse to run, purposefully knock barrels, or throw fits near the gate. The barrels needs to be a fun, purposeful thing for a true champion and this comes a great deal from having brains between your ears.
So what does all this mean, practically speaking? Mechanical perfection. I don't care what his head looks like - i don't care if he's purple or green. You want a horse with nice shoulders (look at the Kitaman bred horses) who has a hind quarter to match that front end. Typically speaking the 15-16 horses tend to do better as turning gets unweildy for larger horses who have to loop themselves around the barrel. You want short cannons, a full hip, gaskins are a great indicator of how much get-up-and-go you're going to get as it's a major addition to that hip.What are people looking for in a beginner barrel horse.?
i look for willingness and flexibility. also, i prefer finished reiners. its just my preference. reiners have a lot of training and can help in barrel racing..i'm better at finding a good horse than explaining it. lol.
pretty much, look for one whos willingn to learn %26amp; work. one who's quiet and respectful, or else you'll end up with and extremely hot horse who tries to run the barrels without you, which most times ends up with knocked over barrels. ha
I look at bloodlines. Anything with Three Bars in them is my choice. Three Bars is behind Dash For Cash and they tend to be very athletic.
Also, I look for a horse I could connect with, one with straight legs and I like big horses for racing [contrary to many others]
Also..something cheap:)
height/ age/ body structure%26lt;-- (not really important)
how fast it learns
if it has good turns/ bends/ build of speed (how good it works)
spirit (not something on crack- but not something lazy)
temperament
practice %26amp; practice
willingness
strong legs
how athletic it is
bloodlines/breed (not very important)
what its good at/ has been used for before
for a beginner not that much- but it should be able achieve %26amp; learn most of all that and more- depends on how far it will go in barrel racing!
depends...
for a beginner rider...an older horse that will be consistent
beginner horse, experienced rider..... speed, heart(willingness / wants to run AND TURN) the ability to turn, and calmness. a calm horse is much easier to run barrels with than an excited one, i have both.
Well first and foremost the horse has to have heart. If he doesnt want to run, you arent going to get very far!
A short back/body (length) is desirable.
Long, strong legs, correct pasterns.
here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Equine_conf鈥?/a>
that will tell you everything you need to know. But just remember - you CANT have a perfect horse. So dont get to picky about it. Just basics.
I guess the question is what does a BEGINNER look for in a barrel horse or what does a person look for to evaluate athletic prowess in a horse.
What does a beginning barrel racer look for - a push button horse who knows the pattern and will run it regardless of the idiot flopping up top without getting too hard to handle.
What do you look for when evaluating barrel horses?
This is a tougher and more interesting question.
1. SPEED %26amp; athletic ability
I don't care how flexible your horse is, how well they turn, if they dog it between the cans you're not going to get a good time. A lot of people look for horses in the 70s - 80s SI (Speed Index) in horses off the track. I personally believe that the faster the better - an athletic horse can be trained to turn. Please note there are fast horses only and then there are the few horses that are fast and agile - a superior athlete is both. Obviously you're not going to find a race horse in the cutting pen - but you can tell who lets it all hang out to make the times and who still has their bodies under control. You want a horse who controls themselves - they're safer and you always have another inch to ask for.
2. Trainability
The horse has to be somewhat sane and you have to make a point to keep their minds engaged with plenty of non-barrel work. A burnt out barrel horse will refuse to run, purposefully knock barrels, or throw fits near the gate. The barrels needs to be a fun, purposeful thing for a true champion and this comes a great deal from having brains between your ears.
So what does all this mean, practically speaking? Mechanical perfection. I don't care what his head looks like - i don't care if he's purple or green. You want a horse with nice shoulders (look at the Kitaman bred horses) who has a hind quarter to match that front end. Typically speaking the 15-16 horses tend to do better as turning gets unweildy for larger horses who have to loop themselves around the barrel. You want short cannons, a full hip, gaskins are a great indicator of how much get-up-and-go you're going to get as it's a major addition to that hip.What are people looking for in a beginner barrel horse.?
i look for willingness and flexibility. also, i prefer finished reiners. its just my preference. reiners have a lot of training and can help in barrel racing..i'm better at finding a good horse than explaining it. lol.
pretty much, look for one whos willingn to learn %26amp; work. one who's quiet and respectful, or else you'll end up with and extremely hot horse who tries to run the barrels without you, which most times ends up with knocked over barrels. ha
I look at bloodlines. Anything with Three Bars in them is my choice. Three Bars is behind Dash For Cash and they tend to be very athletic.
Also, I look for a horse I could connect with, one with straight legs and I like big horses for racing [contrary to many others]
Also..something cheap:)
height/ age/ body structure%26lt;-- (not really important)
how fast it learns
if it has good turns/ bends/ build of speed (how good it works)
spirit (not something on crack- but not something lazy)
temperament
practice %26amp; practice
willingness
strong legs
how athletic it is
bloodlines/breed (not very important)
what its good at/ has been used for before
for a beginner not that much- but it should be able achieve %26amp; learn most of all that and more- depends on how far it will go in barrel racing!
depends...
for a beginner rider...an older horse that will be consistent
beginner horse, experienced rider..... speed, heart(willingness / wants to run AND TURN) the ability to turn, and calmness. a calm horse is much easier to run barrels with than an excited one, i have both.
Well first and foremost the horse has to have heart. If he doesnt want to run, you arent going to get very far!
A short back/body (length) is desirable.
Long, strong legs, correct pasterns.
here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Equine_conf鈥?/a>
that will tell you everything you need to know. But just remember - you CANT have a perfect horse. So dont get to picky about it. Just basics.
What is a good score for a beginner in scrabble?
I only get 200-230 a game most of the time.What is a good score for a beginner in scrabble?
That's not a bad score for a beginner. How well you do sometimes depends on how good your opponent is. There are many ways to become a better Scrabble player. Here are a few strategies that have worked well for me over the years.
One of the best things you can do to become better at Scrabble is to read a lot - that will improve your vocabulary. It also helps to buy a Scrabble dictionary so that you will notice some little known words that you can use.
Learn the list of all the two letter words. They can be very important to getting a good score in Scrabble. There is a list of about 130 two letter words and you can find them listed in many Scrabble dictionaries and in books about Scrabble. Once you’ve learned all the two letter words, move on to three letter words. Knowing these words can help you use unusual spaces on the board and often get good scores.
There are of course basic things like planning ahead to get as many double and triple letter and word scores as possible.
Learn as many words as you can for the rare letters – X, Q, J, Z, K. You can score a lot of points by playing these letters well. Know which Q words do not need a U. Keep any U in your rack in case you need it, but also so that your opponent won’t be able to take advantage of it. Know that “qi” is a word.
Pay close attention to the letters s, r, d and the blanks. They can often be added to the end of a word already on the board and can help you get scores for two or more words in one turn. Be wise in your use of these letters. Try to hold on to the S or the blank until you can maximize your points with them. The blank is perfect for making seven letter words.
Pay close attention to those little spaces on the board where you can sometimes make several small words at the same time by placing just a couple of letters. You can often get very good scores this way.
Be careful to not open up double and triple letter and word scores for your opponent. But also look ahead and plan situations for yourself - try to set up situations where you can take advantage of those spaces.
Be on constant lookout for 7 letter words, and for places to play them. Try to make a 7 letter word every turn. The letters A, E, I, N, R and S are great in combination to make 7 letter words.
Shuffle your tiles often so that you are more likely to notice various possibilities. Look at them in different ways and in different combinations. Keep moving them around while it is your opponent’s turn.
Look ahead. It is often a good idea to keep at least one vowel and one consonant on your rack – that is, don’t use up all your vowels or all your consonants in one turn, unless of course you are using all your letters. That protects somewhat against a bad draw.
Anticipate what your opponents next move might be, and try to prevent it. Defensive play is as important as any other aspect of Scrabble. Also try to set up future plays for yourself, but be very careful when the play is moving toward the corners of the board where four of the triple word spaces are. It is sometimes better to choose not to play a great word because it will open up a good space for your opponent.
Always pay close attention to what letters have not yet been played, and plan accordingly.
Play anagrams as practice. This will help your Scrabble skills as you get better at finding more words from one group of letters.
Play as often as you can and with different people. One of the best ways to improve your skills is to play with a number of people who are better than you. You will learn strategies from them, and you will also learn new words.
Get computer scrabble. It will help you improve your skills and help you learn new words.
If you like Scrabble, you may find this link interesting.
http://www.slate.com/id/2152255/
What is a good score for a beginner in scrabble?
You are doing quite well. Intermediate players get around 300-350. At least this is true of the games I have played. Lots of factors can affect the outcome but getting those x's and z's always help.
That's not a bad score for a beginner. How well you do sometimes depends on how good your opponent is. There are many ways to become a better Scrabble player. Here are a few strategies that have worked well for me over the years.
One of the best things you can do to become better at Scrabble is to read a lot - that will improve your vocabulary. It also helps to buy a Scrabble dictionary so that you will notice some little known words that you can use.
Learn the list of all the two letter words. They can be very important to getting a good score in Scrabble. There is a list of about 130 two letter words and you can find them listed in many Scrabble dictionaries and in books about Scrabble. Once you’ve learned all the two letter words, move on to three letter words. Knowing these words can help you use unusual spaces on the board and often get good scores.
There are of course basic things like planning ahead to get as many double and triple letter and word scores as possible.
Learn as many words as you can for the rare letters – X, Q, J, Z, K. You can score a lot of points by playing these letters well. Know which Q words do not need a U. Keep any U in your rack in case you need it, but also so that your opponent won’t be able to take advantage of it. Know that “qi” is a word.
Pay close attention to the letters s, r, d and the blanks. They can often be added to the end of a word already on the board and can help you get scores for two or more words in one turn. Be wise in your use of these letters. Try to hold on to the S or the blank until you can maximize your points with them. The blank is perfect for making seven letter words.
Pay close attention to those little spaces on the board where you can sometimes make several small words at the same time by placing just a couple of letters. You can often get very good scores this way.
Be careful to not open up double and triple letter and word scores for your opponent. But also look ahead and plan situations for yourself - try to set up situations where you can take advantage of those spaces.
Be on constant lookout for 7 letter words, and for places to play them. Try to make a 7 letter word every turn. The letters A, E, I, N, R and S are great in combination to make 7 letter words.
Shuffle your tiles often so that you are more likely to notice various possibilities. Look at them in different ways and in different combinations. Keep moving them around while it is your opponent’s turn.
Look ahead. It is often a good idea to keep at least one vowel and one consonant on your rack – that is, don’t use up all your vowels or all your consonants in one turn, unless of course you are using all your letters. That protects somewhat against a bad draw.
Anticipate what your opponents next move might be, and try to prevent it. Defensive play is as important as any other aspect of Scrabble. Also try to set up future plays for yourself, but be very careful when the play is moving toward the corners of the board where four of the triple word spaces are. It is sometimes better to choose not to play a great word because it will open up a good space for your opponent.
Always pay close attention to what letters have not yet been played, and plan accordingly.
Play anagrams as practice. This will help your Scrabble skills as you get better at finding more words from one group of letters.
Play as often as you can and with different people. One of the best ways to improve your skills is to play with a number of people who are better than you. You will learn strategies from them, and you will also learn new words.
Get computer scrabble. It will help you improve your skills and help you learn new words.
If you like Scrabble, you may find this link interesting.
http://www.slate.com/id/2152255/
What is a good score for a beginner in scrabble?
You are doing quite well. Intermediate players get around 300-350. At least this is true of the games I have played. Lots of factors can affect the outcome but getting those x's and z's always help.
What is the best tortoise for a beginner?
I will have an enclosure for it outside during the warmer seasons and will have an indoor pen during the colder seasons.What is the best tortoise for a beginner?
The Mediterranean species (Russian, Greek and Hermann's) are a good option for your situation. They are hardy and remain a reasonable size as adults, less then 10 inches shell length. You might also consider a redfoot which are more tropical and get a little bit bigger (about 10 - 13 inches) then the Mediterraneans. Box turtles are another good choice. They are a land based turtle that closely resemble tortoises with an average adult size of 4 to 6 inches as adults. Their diet is more heavily carnivorous then tortoises so earthworms and other feeder insects would be needed. If you will not be able to house it outdoors year round then definitely avoid getting a sulcata!What is the best tortoise for a beginner?
I had a Russian tortoise for a while named Cabby. Cutest pet ever. I currently have three box turtles I've rescued from being ran over.
The Mediterranean species (Russian, Greek and Hermann's) are a good option for your situation. They are hardy and remain a reasonable size as adults, less then 10 inches shell length. You might also consider a redfoot which are more tropical and get a little bit bigger (about 10 - 13 inches) then the Mediterraneans. Box turtles are another good choice. They are a land based turtle that closely resemble tortoises with an average adult size of 4 to 6 inches as adults. Their diet is more heavily carnivorous then tortoises so earthworms and other feeder insects would be needed. If you will not be able to house it outdoors year round then definitely avoid getting a sulcata!What is the best tortoise for a beginner?
I had a Russian tortoise for a while named Cabby. Cutest pet ever. I currently have three box turtles I've rescued from being ran over.
Can someone help me find a good beginner drumset?
My budget is $500. I really want a complete drum set. I was thinking about the Pearl Rhythm Traveler. Can anyone recommend something?Can someone help me find a good beginner drumset?
Try the pearl forum, very cheap and especially cheap used ie craigslistCan someone help me find a good beginner drumset?
Go online to: www.musiciansfriend.com. You can get a good look at what drum sets they carry. You may be able to request a free catalog as well. My son is in a band %26amp; the band has bought a lot of stuff from Musician's Friend.
Try the pearl forum, very cheap and especially cheap used ie craigslistCan someone help me find a good beginner drumset?
Go online to: www.musiciansfriend.com. You can get a good look at what drum sets they carry. You may be able to request a free catalog as well. My son is in a band %26amp; the band has bought a lot of stuff from Musician's Friend.
I just got a motorcycle license, what kind of bike is good for a beginner?
One day I want to work up to the Honda CBR1000RR, but I know I have to start out small. I just got a motorcycle's lisence, but I don't know which is a good bike to start out with.I just got a motorcycle license, what kind of bike is good for a beginner?
The Ninja 250 is a great beginners bike. It is $3,000 new, has a great resell value and is a very respectable bike. Do a bit of research on the Ninja 250, it has a huge following. Its every so slightly smaller than the Ninja 500 but it'll take you to 100mph if you want it too. Its fast enough to drive safely anywhere you want it too. Its forgiving enough not to kill you in situations where a larger bike would and its responsive enough to out race riders who never truly learned to control their bikes because they started too big and too fast. It really is the best beginners bike of any class and a great first step to anyone wanting to learn to ride a sports bike proficently.I just got a motorcycle license, what kind of bike is good for a beginner?
Hey Girl,
-When I started out I rode a Kawasaki Ninja 250. It was a great little sport bike. I weight only 100 lbs. so that 250 was just right to learn on. It had enough power to get me over 115mph on the freeways, 60 mpg and it handled great!
If I were to do it again, I would get the Suzuki GS500f for my first sport bike. For one thing the GS500 looks slick in the White and Blue color scheme. And it has a great price and performance.
I now ride a Green Kawasaki Ninja ZX6r and this rocket is fast enough for me. Check out the Ninja 500 and the Suzuki GS500f. Take em for a test ride and let me know what you get. Good luck girl!
What's your liscence capacity at the moment? My advice is to get a second hand bike for a start. One with easy and cheap replacement for spare parts, for example a Yamaha or Honda.
I think a Buell Blast is a great first time bike. Especially if your a girl. Thats what I have and I love it.
My first bike was a 50cc Honda. Don't laugh....I've seen this bike throw a 350 lb man on his butt. Respect the bike....
I would start with a smaller bike, but the best bike is the one that feels comfortable to you....not too tall, not too wide......try out a few and go from there.
I just bought my first bike and it is a Kawasaki Ninja 250. I would definitely recommend starting out on a small bike (250cc) so that you are able to get used to it, and then as you get more comfortable on it you can gradually move up to a bigger one.
Used and small.
Get a used Honda Nighthawk 250 or a used Kawasaki Ninja 250. Ride one of those around for six or seven months, or three or four thousand miles. Sell it, then buy the bike of your dreams.
The Buell Blast is a good first bike ,especially for girls.
Small, light , reasonably fast and inexpensive.
They look cool and handle well.
I'd say the Suzuki Hayabusa GSX1300R would be the best beginners bike..
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there is no point in getting something that your going to sell. If you want a 1000 cc bike and can get it, go for it. The most important thing in riding bikes is knowledge. Get to know about tire traction, suspension, weight shifting, breaking and all that stuff. Read books about motorcycle racing. When I was about to buy a new bike, the guy in the store told me if I had ridden before and I told him no, he started pointing at some crappy naked bikes and told me to practice with that and than once comfortable to sell it. I waited a couple of months and settled for an R6. the bike is still in one piece i've not dropped it and Ive taken it to the track many times pushing its limits.spa facial refill ink blushers crude oil
The Ninja 250 is a great beginners bike. It is $3,000 new, has a great resell value and is a very respectable bike. Do a bit of research on the Ninja 250, it has a huge following. Its every so slightly smaller than the Ninja 500 but it'll take you to 100mph if you want it too. Its fast enough to drive safely anywhere you want it too. Its forgiving enough not to kill you in situations where a larger bike would and its responsive enough to out race riders who never truly learned to control their bikes because they started too big and too fast. It really is the best beginners bike of any class and a great first step to anyone wanting to learn to ride a sports bike proficently.I just got a motorcycle license, what kind of bike is good for a beginner?
Hey Girl,
-When I started out I rode a Kawasaki Ninja 250. It was a great little sport bike. I weight only 100 lbs. so that 250 was just right to learn on. It had enough power to get me over 115mph on the freeways, 60 mpg and it handled great!
If I were to do it again, I would get the Suzuki GS500f for my first sport bike. For one thing the GS500 looks slick in the White and Blue color scheme. And it has a great price and performance.
I now ride a Green Kawasaki Ninja ZX6r and this rocket is fast enough for me. Check out the Ninja 500 and the Suzuki GS500f. Take em for a test ride and let me know what you get. Good luck girl!
What's your liscence capacity at the moment? My advice is to get a second hand bike for a start. One with easy and cheap replacement for spare parts, for example a Yamaha or Honda.
I think a Buell Blast is a great first time bike. Especially if your a girl. Thats what I have and I love it.
My first bike was a 50cc Honda. Don't laugh....I've seen this bike throw a 350 lb man on his butt. Respect the bike....
I would start with a smaller bike, but the best bike is the one that feels comfortable to you....not too tall, not too wide......try out a few and go from there.
I just bought my first bike and it is a Kawasaki Ninja 250. I would definitely recommend starting out on a small bike (250cc) so that you are able to get used to it, and then as you get more comfortable on it you can gradually move up to a bigger one.
Used and small.
Get a used Honda Nighthawk 250 or a used Kawasaki Ninja 250. Ride one of those around for six or seven months, or three or four thousand miles. Sell it, then buy the bike of your dreams.
The Buell Blast is a good first bike ,especially for girls.
Small, light , reasonably fast and inexpensive.
They look cool and handle well.
I'd say the Suzuki Hayabusa GSX1300R would be the best beginners bike..
[:=
there is no point in getting something that your going to sell. If you want a 1000 cc bike and can get it, go for it. The most important thing in riding bikes is knowledge. Get to know about tire traction, suspension, weight shifting, breaking and all that stuff. Read books about motorcycle racing. When I was about to buy a new bike, the guy in the store told me if I had ridden before and I told him no, he started pointing at some crappy naked bikes and told me to practice with that and than once comfortable to sell it. I waited a couple of months and settled for an R6. the bike is still in one piece i've not dropped it and Ive taken it to the track many times pushing its limits.
What electric guitar would recommend for a beginner?
I just learning you see.What electric guitar would recommend for a beginner?
Epiphone G310 sgWhat electric guitar would recommend for a beginner?
Squire Stratacaster.
I strongly do not recommend a FirstAct. They are shorter and have less frets than normal guitars, there harder to play and you out grow them very quickly.
You can buy a Strat at nearly any guitar store but beware of the STARcasters at Target since these aren't the same.
Strats come in the brands Squire (by Fender) and Fender. Squires is a brand made by Fender that is cheaper for beginners. Strats go from $100 (or less) to thousands. Pros like Jimi Hendrix used Strats (he used a Fender though.)
It was the guitar I started on and strongly recommend it.
that one. that ones good
4 a begginer i would recomend a johnsons guitar or an encore guitar.
If you have access to a Costco, they have Yamahas that work very well and are great for beginners. I can also recommend looking for FirstAct instruments that can often be found at places like Target, Walmart and the like. These instruments are easily good enough for a beginner to enjoy playing until their level of expertise increases and a better instrument is desired.
Watch out for guitars that have high strings that are difficult to push down. They are not indicative of true guitars, and may dissolution an enthusiastic beginner. If you have a good ear for pitch, play each string by itself while pressing each consecutive fret until you've gone all the way from the tuning area to the guitar body. If the pitch is too far off as you go along, find another instrument if possible. Good luck!
Harmony
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Epiphone G310 sgWhat electric guitar would recommend for a beginner?
Squire Stratacaster.
I strongly do not recommend a FirstAct. They are shorter and have less frets than normal guitars, there harder to play and you out grow them very quickly.
You can buy a Strat at nearly any guitar store but beware of the STARcasters at Target since these aren't the same.
Strats come in the brands Squire (by Fender) and Fender. Squires is a brand made by Fender that is cheaper for beginners. Strats go from $100 (or less) to thousands. Pros like Jimi Hendrix used Strats (he used a Fender though.)
It was the guitar I started on and strongly recommend it.
that one. that ones good
4 a begginer i would recomend a johnsons guitar or an encore guitar.
If you have access to a Costco, they have Yamahas that work very well and are great for beginners. I can also recommend looking for FirstAct instruments that can often be found at places like Target, Walmart and the like. These instruments are easily good enough for a beginner to enjoy playing until their level of expertise increases and a better instrument is desired.
Watch out for guitars that have high strings that are difficult to push down. They are not indicative of true guitars, and may dissolution an enthusiastic beginner. If you have a good ear for pitch, play each string by itself while pressing each consecutive fret until you've gone all the way from the tuning area to the guitar body. If the pitch is too far off as you go along, find another instrument if possible. Good luck!
Harmony
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Please see on this site : http://www.cheapelectricguitars4u.com
I would like to learn to quilt. Can anyone recommend books for a true beginner?
I am very interested in learning to quilt (by hand or machine). I purchased a book on ebay about hand quilting and it was not made for a true beginner. I didn't understand half of what they were talking about. Can anyone help?I would like to learn to quilt. Can anyone recommend books for a true beginner?
Hi! :) My favorite, inexpensive, and very easy to find book that helped me learn the basics of quilting is called ';The Complete Guide to Needlework'; put out by Readers Digest. I think there is a new version, and I'm sure it's fantastic - but if you're a yard sale typa gal like I am, or even like to stop at used book stores or thrift shops, this book is a pretty inexpensive and easy find. I haven't tried, but maybe even Amazon.com is a thought. I picked up mine at a sale for $1 and I still refer to it every now and then. The instructions are very basic, and perfect for someone who hasn't a clue where to begin (like I was!). Among other popular needlecrafts, it gives you the basic run down on hand and machine quilting. If you find you love to quilt and really want to keep at it, you'll find tons of newer books out there that give great shortcuts and techniques to cut down the time it takes to make your quilt.
Another of my favorite books, is the ';Quilters Complete Guide'; put out by Fons and Porter. It also has basic instructions for hand and maching quilting...plus hand quilting patterns, and some popular quilting designs that range from very basic to more advanced...it even covers different applique techniques (which you'll discover to some is an art of it's own!).
There are also many internet resources like www.quilterscache.com, that give basic quilting instructions and also offer TONS of free patterns and block instructions. Just look up quilting on Yahoo!.
To make a long answer even longer - you could always look in your phone book or online for a local quilt shop...most small shops (and even places like Jo-Anns Plus) will offer classes on rotary cutting, hand quilting, applique, and basic quilting just to name a few.
I've one suggestion to you as you are learning - when it comes to quilting, there are few hard and fast rules...a lot of what others will teach you will most likely be personal preference...things like whether to use expensive fabric or inexpensive, to use cotton batting or polyester, what brands of threads and needles...quilters' can be quite oppionionated, and many have no quams voicing them! But as you test different techniques and products, you might find that you're a gadget collector and just have to have anything and everything having to do with quilting...or you might find that some fabric, scissors, thread, batting and needles are all you need to make an amazing quilt!
Oh - one last thing...when you begin to quilt, a pattern that's really easy and beginner friendly is called ';Yellow Brick Road';...you can find it at your local quilt shop or Jo-Ann's...it's about $7 depending on your area...and it's made with all fat quarters! It's really cute, easy, and fun!
I hope this helps and good luck! :)I would like to learn to quilt. Can anyone recommend books for a true beginner?
The best way to learn is to find a quilt shop in your area and take a class. Quilters always have tips to share and are generally wonderful people! ( We are also modest! LOL)
Go to Jo-Ann Fabric store. They have all those books plus classes. I would recommend a class for beginners.
try first:http://rds.yahoo.com/_ylt=A0geupt6LS5F3G鈥?/a>
Go to a class or find someone who you know that quilts. It really is easier if someone is showing you. It is hard to learn from books.
The one I started with is called ';Start Quilting with Alex Anderson.'; We used it in the class I took, so I had help with understanding, but it's still a good (and relatively inexpensive) book. I'd also recommend picking up a couple of magazines - Fons and Porter's Love of Quilting has excellent resources for beginning quilters, including sheets that you can remove and put in a binder for future reference. Fons and Porter also have a book called ';Quilter's Complete Guide'; that has practically everything you need to know about quilting. Also, Eleanor Burns has VERY clear, detailed instructions with illustrations in her books. ';Still Stripping After 25 Years'; is an excellent one to start with.
In addition to reading material, try television and the internet. Check your local public television station to see if they carry any quilting shows. Fons and Porter and Eleanor Burns (Quilt in a Day) both have shows on PBS. HGTV still has Alex Anderson's Simply Quilts (for a little while, anyway). Then there's QNN TV that has shows on the internet around the clock. Click around and find out what's on that suits you.
Finally, I really recommend you take a class, if at all possible. It helps to have a person right there explaining and correcting. Most quilt shops offer beginner classes, and they're fairly reasonably priced. You often get a discount on the materials you purchase for the class. Believe me, it's worth the extra $50 or so. Not only do you have a teacher, but you'll build a relationship with that quilt shop so you always feel comfortable going in with questions. And it's a great community.
Good luck - quilting is addictive!
Hi! :) My favorite, inexpensive, and very easy to find book that helped me learn the basics of quilting is called ';The Complete Guide to Needlework'; put out by Readers Digest. I think there is a new version, and I'm sure it's fantastic - but if you're a yard sale typa gal like I am, or even like to stop at used book stores or thrift shops, this book is a pretty inexpensive and easy find. I haven't tried, but maybe even Amazon.com is a thought. I picked up mine at a sale for $1 and I still refer to it every now and then. The instructions are very basic, and perfect for someone who hasn't a clue where to begin (like I was!). Among other popular needlecrafts, it gives you the basic run down on hand and machine quilting. If you find you love to quilt and really want to keep at it, you'll find tons of newer books out there that give great shortcuts and techniques to cut down the time it takes to make your quilt.
Another of my favorite books, is the ';Quilters Complete Guide'; put out by Fons and Porter. It also has basic instructions for hand and maching quilting...plus hand quilting patterns, and some popular quilting designs that range from very basic to more advanced...it even covers different applique techniques (which you'll discover to some is an art of it's own!).
There are also many internet resources like www.quilterscache.com, that give basic quilting instructions and also offer TONS of free patterns and block instructions. Just look up quilting on Yahoo!.
To make a long answer even longer - you could always look in your phone book or online for a local quilt shop...most small shops (and even places like Jo-Anns Plus) will offer classes on rotary cutting, hand quilting, applique, and basic quilting just to name a few.
I've one suggestion to you as you are learning - when it comes to quilting, there are few hard and fast rules...a lot of what others will teach you will most likely be personal preference...things like whether to use expensive fabric or inexpensive, to use cotton batting or polyester, what brands of threads and needles...quilters' can be quite oppionionated, and many have no quams voicing them! But as you test different techniques and products, you might find that you're a gadget collector and just have to have anything and everything having to do with quilting...or you might find that some fabric, scissors, thread, batting and needles are all you need to make an amazing quilt!
Oh - one last thing...when you begin to quilt, a pattern that's really easy and beginner friendly is called ';Yellow Brick Road';...you can find it at your local quilt shop or Jo-Ann's...it's about $7 depending on your area...and it's made with all fat quarters! It's really cute, easy, and fun!
I hope this helps and good luck! :)I would like to learn to quilt. Can anyone recommend books for a true beginner?
The best way to learn is to find a quilt shop in your area and take a class. Quilters always have tips to share and are generally wonderful people! ( We are also modest! LOL)
Go to Jo-Ann Fabric store. They have all those books plus classes. I would recommend a class for beginners.
try first:http://rds.yahoo.com/_ylt=A0geupt6LS5F3G鈥?/a>
Go to a class or find someone who you know that quilts. It really is easier if someone is showing you. It is hard to learn from books.
The one I started with is called ';Start Quilting with Alex Anderson.'; We used it in the class I took, so I had help with understanding, but it's still a good (and relatively inexpensive) book. I'd also recommend picking up a couple of magazines - Fons and Porter's Love of Quilting has excellent resources for beginning quilters, including sheets that you can remove and put in a binder for future reference. Fons and Porter also have a book called ';Quilter's Complete Guide'; that has practically everything you need to know about quilting. Also, Eleanor Burns has VERY clear, detailed instructions with illustrations in her books. ';Still Stripping After 25 Years'; is an excellent one to start with.
In addition to reading material, try television and the internet. Check your local public television station to see if they carry any quilting shows. Fons and Porter and Eleanor Burns (Quilt in a Day) both have shows on PBS. HGTV still has Alex Anderson's Simply Quilts (for a little while, anyway). Then there's QNN TV that has shows on the internet around the clock. Click around and find out what's on that suits you.
Finally, I really recommend you take a class, if at all possible. It helps to have a person right there explaining and correcting. Most quilt shops offer beginner classes, and they're fairly reasonably priced. You often get a discount on the materials you purchase for the class. Believe me, it's worth the extra $50 or so. Not only do you have a teacher, but you'll build a relationship with that quilt shop so you always feel comfortable going in with questions. And it's a great community.
Good luck - quilting is addictive!
How to choose a digital keyboard for beginner?
My 4 yr old just started Yamaha Junior Class, is Casio K215 digital keyboard suitable for him at this stage? or wat should i get at this stage? how long will i need to next change a keyboard to suit his progress?How to choose a digital keyboard for beginner?
You may want to try asking this in the musical instrument venue. This is a camera venueHow to choose a digital keyboard for beginner?
Here's a Yamaha starter keyboard that should work.
Link Below:
http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Yamaha-Po鈥?/a>
You may want to try asking this in the musical instrument venue. This is a camera venueHow to choose a digital keyboard for beginner?
Here's a Yamaha starter keyboard that should work.
Link Below:
http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Yamaha-Po鈥?/a>
What is the best guitar for a beginner?
What is the best acoustic guitar for a beginner? price range of 110$ below.What is the best guitar for a beginner?
if you are a beginner looking for an acoustic guitar under $110, it probably won't matter which brand you get. i suggest epiphone or yamaha. they are decent sounding for the price. check out pawn shops. they usually have good deals on guitars.What is the best guitar for a beginner?
I'd have to agree with the above answer. I have a Yamaha and it works great and sounds great. Mine seems to come out of tune a bit more often than the rich man's guitars, but as a beginner you ought to become familiar with tuning the guitar anyway.
if you are a beginner looking for an acoustic guitar under $110, it probably won't matter which brand you get. i suggest epiphone or yamaha. they are decent sounding for the price. check out pawn shops. they usually have good deals on guitars.What is the best guitar for a beginner?
I'd have to agree with the above answer. I have a Yamaha and it works great and sounds great. Mine seems to come out of tune a bit more often than the rich man's guitars, but as a beginner you ought to become familiar with tuning the guitar anyway.
What kind of dance lessons should a beginner adult couple take?
My husband and I would love to be able to dance at weddings, parties, and other gatherings, but we're quite limited in our skills.What kind of dance lessons should a beginner adult couple take?
SWING! It is so fun, and so in right now! You can modify it for any kind of music, and you'll look like a pro!What kind of dance lessons should a beginner adult couple take?
SALSA!!! It's soo much fun and it's a great dance for couples. Its a sexy and active kind of dancing you guys will love it......Good Luck (If I knew where u guys live I can try and recomend a dance company)
Scottish Country Dancing - Lots of fun, meet many couples and get to dance for fun and also, if you want, in competitions and displays
I would say tango or salsa. its a dance for a couple and it brings out the romance and fire in u.
latin and ballroom
Start out with Social Foxtrot, Waltz and Swing. Salsa is a popular choise too. All these fall into category of social ballroom, if you were curious (except salsa, salsa is nightclub dance). These dances are pretty easy to learn and they are the most popular at social gatherings like weddings and other occasions.
It depends on how musical you are. If you have good rhythm and want to do dancing because you enjoy moving to music, then ballroom and/or latin may be a good choice, because you will learn a variety of different dances, suitable for a variety of music. But that means mastering a lot of different footwork and different rhythms.
If you just want to dance for social reasons -maybe your sense of rhythm is a bit shaky, or you don't want to devote a lot of time to learning - then pick one style of dance and stick to it.
A good option is modern jive. There are many different names for it, as the dance has changed many times over the years, and some people have stuck to the older styles while others have invented new ones. For instance, West Coast Swing, East Coast Swing, Balboa, Ceroc, Modern Jive.
The good thing is that you can dance them to almost anything, so you will be able to get up and dance most places. They work best with pop songs or jazz songs, but once you're confident you can dance them at any speed - danced to a slow number, they look like dirty dancing and can be quite impressive!
Alternatively, you'll find that the popular Latin dances, like Salsa, have a lively social scene of their own.
SEXY SALSA OR LAMBADA
great question. want to know to.
ballroom dancing. It is great for those formal occassions or quiet Saturday nights at home.
there are many different kinds of ballroom, take a few of those. They aren't hard to learn and don't take much flexibility. good luck! I hope you have lots of fun!
tango and waltz,
One simple answer would be Group lessons versus private lessons. There are advantages to both kinds, group lessons are far more affordable, but private lessons can fine-tune your needs more quickly. I'd start with group lessons, so far I've only experienced group lessons.
Hurry, this might be the perfect timing to contact your local community college and start a semester of beginning ballroom dance classes.
Ballroom dancing defines as ';dancing with a partner'; and that's exactly what you asked for when you asked for a ';beginner adult couple';. Ballroom incorporates a long list of dances including night club dances like salsa as long as they are partner dances.
While it is possible to choreograph a partnered tap dance routine, in general, tap dancing is not partnered, so tap dancing is not considered a ballroom dance. Likewise, you can choreograph a solo routine or a team routine in any of the ballroom styles, so the rule here is conceptual and not cast in stone.
Your motivation is to be able to have fun dancing at weddings, parties and other gatherings, and you're going to want to do some swing dancing and some smooth dancing. That's because swing dancing can be done to more music than any other single type of dance, and therefore gets the rating as the most versatile style.
I took my first semester of beginners ballroom dance in Spring of 2006. The dances taught were [American Smooth] Waltz, Foxtrot, Tango, and [American Latin] Rumba, Cha Cha, and East Coast Swing. The terms in brackets are the categories those dances fell into.
I've noticed that others gave answers that mentioned other dances that are more advanced, and I'm not going to suggest that you can't learn them, but they didn't point out that they were more advanced dances and that you should get your swing basics with East Coast and Jitterbug in well before attempting to take on the charleston or the balboa.
A comment to the Husband: Head toward Tango, it's the last bastion of male chauvanism, you lead(choreograph): they follow.
A comment to the Wife: Head toward Tango, it's really intimate, and lots of fun. You'll enjoy the spontaneity, and the moves are both natural and intricate. It's a beautiful dance.
I've enjoyed both American Ballroom Tango and Argentine Tango, sometimes both during the same song.
My public library has a collection of VideoTapes and DVDs on the subject of dance instruction, including titles on ';Wedding Day Dancing';. Check to see if yours does, too.
But don't forget to check your Community College, Universities, Public Libraries and Parks and Recreation Departments, too.
Good Luck and have fun dancing!
-Experienced Newbie-
Ballroom dancing. This would include the waltz, tango, and foxtrot. Once you get some experience you can go on to more demanding dances.
There is also square dancing and round dancing for those starting out. You don't have to think of what to do next.
SWING! It is so fun, and so in right now! You can modify it for any kind of music, and you'll look like a pro!What kind of dance lessons should a beginner adult couple take?
SALSA!!! It's soo much fun and it's a great dance for couples. Its a sexy and active kind of dancing you guys will love it......Good Luck (If I knew where u guys live I can try and recomend a dance company)
Scottish Country Dancing - Lots of fun, meet many couples and get to dance for fun and also, if you want, in competitions and displays
I would say tango or salsa. its a dance for a couple and it brings out the romance and fire in u.
latin and ballroom
Start out with Social Foxtrot, Waltz and Swing. Salsa is a popular choise too. All these fall into category of social ballroom, if you were curious (except salsa, salsa is nightclub dance). These dances are pretty easy to learn and they are the most popular at social gatherings like weddings and other occasions.
It depends on how musical you are. If you have good rhythm and want to do dancing because you enjoy moving to music, then ballroom and/or latin may be a good choice, because you will learn a variety of different dances, suitable for a variety of music. But that means mastering a lot of different footwork and different rhythms.
If you just want to dance for social reasons -maybe your sense of rhythm is a bit shaky, or you don't want to devote a lot of time to learning - then pick one style of dance and stick to it.
A good option is modern jive. There are many different names for it, as the dance has changed many times over the years, and some people have stuck to the older styles while others have invented new ones. For instance, West Coast Swing, East Coast Swing, Balboa, Ceroc, Modern Jive.
The good thing is that you can dance them to almost anything, so you will be able to get up and dance most places. They work best with pop songs or jazz songs, but once you're confident you can dance them at any speed - danced to a slow number, they look like dirty dancing and can be quite impressive!
Alternatively, you'll find that the popular Latin dances, like Salsa, have a lively social scene of their own.
SEXY SALSA OR LAMBADA
great question. want to know to.
ballroom dancing. It is great for those formal occassions or quiet Saturday nights at home.
there are many different kinds of ballroom, take a few of those. They aren't hard to learn and don't take much flexibility. good luck! I hope you have lots of fun!
tango and waltz,
One simple answer would be Group lessons versus private lessons. There are advantages to both kinds, group lessons are far more affordable, but private lessons can fine-tune your needs more quickly. I'd start with group lessons, so far I've only experienced group lessons.
Hurry, this might be the perfect timing to contact your local community college and start a semester of beginning ballroom dance classes.
Ballroom dancing defines as ';dancing with a partner'; and that's exactly what you asked for when you asked for a ';beginner adult couple';. Ballroom incorporates a long list of dances including night club dances like salsa as long as they are partner dances.
While it is possible to choreograph a partnered tap dance routine, in general, tap dancing is not partnered, so tap dancing is not considered a ballroom dance. Likewise, you can choreograph a solo routine or a team routine in any of the ballroom styles, so the rule here is conceptual and not cast in stone.
Your motivation is to be able to have fun dancing at weddings, parties and other gatherings, and you're going to want to do some swing dancing and some smooth dancing. That's because swing dancing can be done to more music than any other single type of dance, and therefore gets the rating as the most versatile style.
I took my first semester of beginners ballroom dance in Spring of 2006. The dances taught were [American Smooth] Waltz, Foxtrot, Tango, and [American Latin] Rumba, Cha Cha, and East Coast Swing. The terms in brackets are the categories those dances fell into.
I've noticed that others gave answers that mentioned other dances that are more advanced, and I'm not going to suggest that you can't learn them, but they didn't point out that they were more advanced dances and that you should get your swing basics with East Coast and Jitterbug in well before attempting to take on the charleston or the balboa.
A comment to the Husband: Head toward Tango, it's the last bastion of male chauvanism, you lead(choreograph): they follow.
A comment to the Wife: Head toward Tango, it's really intimate, and lots of fun. You'll enjoy the spontaneity, and the moves are both natural and intricate. It's a beautiful dance.
I've enjoyed both American Ballroom Tango and Argentine Tango, sometimes both during the same song.
My public library has a collection of VideoTapes and DVDs on the subject of dance instruction, including titles on ';Wedding Day Dancing';. Check to see if yours does, too.
But don't forget to check your Community College, Universities, Public Libraries and Parks and Recreation Departments, too.
Good Luck and have fun dancing!
-Experienced Newbie-
Ballroom dancing. This would include the waltz, tango, and foxtrot. Once you get some experience you can go on to more demanding dances.
There is also square dancing and round dancing for those starting out. You don't have to think of what to do next.
Does anyone have a recommendation for a beginner guitar book?
I am just learning guitar. I dont even have callouses yet. I would like to know if anyone has suggestions for a beginners book I should pick up. I have an acoustic and right now I am learning sheet music, even though I wouldnt mind learning tabs. I lean more towards rock and blues but really I am just looking to figure out where to put my fingers.Does anyone have a recommendation for a beginner guitar book?
Im a beginner in guitar too, and I use this book.
Hal Leonard: Guitar Method, Complete Edition.
The Complete Edition includes all 3 books in the series, its cheaper to get the Complete Edition because you get all 3 books and the 3 CDs that acconpany the books.
I like this book a lot 'cause it's easy to learn from.
Hope this helps :)Does anyone have a recommendation for a beginner guitar book?
If you are a beginner,you have to use simple exercises for your fingers to make you feel more comfortable.That's basic.Everyone who plays guitar knows that.These exercices are great to build up strenght and speed.
For guitar books go to scribd.com
Search there for guitar books.Also search for sheet music from your favorite bands...
Be a member and dowload any guitar book in .pdf format for free.
At least that's what i do.
So,
i answered,now do what you got to do (vote me!!!)
The Acoustic Bible of Rockspa facial refill ink blushers crude oil
Im a beginner in guitar too, and I use this book.
Hal Leonard: Guitar Method, Complete Edition.
The Complete Edition includes all 3 books in the series, its cheaper to get the Complete Edition because you get all 3 books and the 3 CDs that acconpany the books.
I like this book a lot 'cause it's easy to learn from.
Hope this helps :)Does anyone have a recommendation for a beginner guitar book?
If you are a beginner,you have to use simple exercises for your fingers to make you feel more comfortable.That's basic.Everyone who plays guitar knows that.These exercices are great to build up strenght and speed.
For guitar books go to scribd.com
Search there for guitar books.Also search for sheet music from your favorite bands...
Be a member and dowload any guitar book in .pdf format for free.
At least that's what i do.
So,
i answered,now do what you got to do (vote me!!!)
The Acoustic Bible of Rock
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