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Asics Dynaflyte 3 Lite-Show

Many people have fallen in love with speed, but athletes have become familiar with it and are a real passion for them. They cannot function without something, and what they constantly think about and strive for achieving it regularly. However, what speed we develop will depend to a large extent on the equipment we have. Good results cannot be obtained with a poorly running machine. Will a fast-moving athlete notice and stop looking at Asics Dynaflyte 3 Lite-Show running shoes?

 

Asics Dynaflyte 3 Lite-Show is the latest version of running shoes of the Japanese company, which were created for athletes looking for lightness, speed and cushioning. Features that cannot always be reconciled with each other because they are on opposing poles. The degree of cushioning that reduces the loads on the joints and muscles goes hand in hand with the need to use a lot of foam in the sole for smoothing landings on hard surfaces. And if you have to give a lot, of course, the mass of footwear goes up. Threads are much more, because of a thick sole in nature better cushions, but does not always work with dynamics and speed. You can not let go of the issue of convenience and comfort, which are the foundation during an intense effort.

 

For those in which a runner needs a solid training base during a fast and long session on a hard surface. Such training is not conducive to competitors who experience strong shocks during a hard landing. The shock wave created in this way strains muscles that tire more quickly. Another negative effect of running on hard ground is less comfort of training because we feel pain in the legs. Asics Dynaflyte 3 Lite-Show is designed for sessions on hard asphalt or paving stones. Since the need for lightness and speed is not overlooked, footwear will also work during interval training. All this makes Dynaflyte 3 Lite-Show shoes reach when we want to run fast, lightly and on hard ground. The designers of the model also made sure that nothing would limit us during the effort. And about all these solutions, which in practice result in incredible comfort and safety of running will be the following material.

 

Of the many models of shoes we have been able to test recently, this makes us keep our eyes on them longer. This is how the appearance of the remarkably designed upper from Adapt Mesh 2.0 meshworks. If you compare this element to something, it is only to a fast-moving yacht breaking through the rough sea. The construction of the upper, like the bow of a luxury boat, gives the impression that these shoes have enormous speed potential. These are the feelings that arise after a long look at Asics Dynaflyte 3 Lite-Show, which were largely devoid of eye-catching material connections. This treatment looks amazingly elegant.

 

For a moment we will come back to the softness of the upper and heel. On the bank, closing your eyes and touching selected upper elements, most people, even athletes, will not recognize that they are holding running shoes in their hands. The jacquard mesh is so delicate and pleasant to the touch that it is hard to imagine that this type of material was used to hem the shoes. The advantage of the Asics Dynaflyte 3 Lite-Show is that the foot in the shoe is surrounded by a high-quality material pleasantly covering the skin.

 

In turn, an extremely hard and bending-resistant material was sewn in the heel. The element ends at the height of the inscription with the designation of the model of shoes, and above there is only the soft heel of the heel, which translates into greater protection of the Achilles tendon. Thanks to this division, the heel for the extremely hard and delicate part has achieved a high stabilization for the heel near the heel. The foot does not extend from the center of the upper even during dynamic running in different directions. In addition, the foot rests on a special Ortholite X-40 insert, which is characterized by high elasticity and breathability of the material. We will talk about its virtues yet.

 

An interesting element enriching the aesthetic values of the Asics Dynaflyte 3 Lite-Show is the use of reflective material that increases the visibility of the runner. However, the real surprise is not that the “reflections” are hidden in several parts of the upper, but in the fact that in practically 360 degrees the shoes reflect light.

 

Exposing the footwear, we discover that the Asics logo, part of the mesh and the base of the heel have reflective tapes. The surprise of the whole, because the space used in this way is so much that we become a very visible participant in the movement. This is especially important when looking for a shorter day and faster darkness.

 

They were created for runners with a natural type of foot.

Not everything gold shines – reflections

As promised in the previous article, once a month we will post information about reflections for motorcyclists. For what? Increase your visibility and thus improve your safety. The time has come for news from the world of flares. The first question should be “how do flares work”?

 

Retro reflection is the principle on which glare works. It consists in the fact that the light (like car headlight) bounces off the reflective material and returns to its source. Reflective materials have such a structure that the light is reflected in a direction close to that from which it falls (not only when it falls perpendicularly). This structure is created by special elements placed on the material – glass microspheres or small acrylic prisms.

 

When describing these technical details, we had a specific goal. Since we already know how the reflectors work, the next question should be, do all the reflections “shine”? Unfortunately not. Only certified glare “shine”. There are two ways that will allow you to check whether your motorcycle reflections work:

 

Take a picture with your phone turned on with your reflections off at a distance of about 6m. If you see a characteristic flash in the picture, it means that your reflections are OK. After a few washes of your motorcycle clothing with reflective elements, do this again. If the picture has the same effect, it means that your reflections are of good quality. Unfortunately, it often happens that unproven reflections lose their qualities after several washes (fluorescent material and reflective tape lose their properties).

 

The second way is to remember this abbreviation – EN 471. If the reflections are certified, the label should indicate that the product made of materials that meet the EN 471 standard or the product meets the EN 471 standard.

How were the different reflections taken?

 

The creators of the Hen Visocznia campaign intentionally took pictures with a mobile phone with a flash so that everyone could do the test themselves. The warehouse where the photos were taken – the light is minimally entered through the windows above the model.

 

We have two types of photos:

 

The light coming through the window + fluorescent light;

Turned off fluorescent (imitation of semi-darkness).

The pictures show how different reflections are available on the market. It’s great that you want to ride in reflections. However, our article is to educate, what to look for when buying accessories with reflective elements.

 

What is the EN 471 standard?

 

High visibility warning clothing for professional (professional) use. The standard specifies the requirements for clothing visually signaling the presence of the user, to be seen and seen in hazardous conditions with daylight, and headlight. Specifies the visibility class of reflective, fluorescent material and the class of reflective material depending on its reflectivity factor.

 

This article contains some technical information about flares. Maybe a bit boring, but very important and worth remembering. Why are we writing about it? Because we met several times with the actions of many companies that wanted to promote their brand, handed out various reflections, most often reflective vests. The objectives of the campaign were lofty, but unfortunately, these vests were often not certified, they simply did not shine in artificial light (in the headlights of automobiles). So someone in Poland has overcome and put on such a reflective vest to increase his visibility. Moves after dark in an unlit place, with the awareness “I am visible.” And here is a surprise – reflections do not “shine” and we have a tragedy.

 

If you already wear reflections, pay attention to whether our reflective motorcycle vest, belts or suspenders are certified and shine.

They received reflections from policemen

The districts from the Police Station in Barczewa gave out reflections to the residents of the commune. They reminded the importance of the visibility of unprotected road users.

 

Autumn and winter months are the periods when the largest number of accidents involving pedestrians occur. This is mainly due to bad weather conditions and faster darkness. Prevention of such dangerous events is very important, that is why the district from the Police Station in Barczewo distributed reflective elements in the commune and encouraged them to always be an element of walking clothing.

 

The policemen met with the inhabitants, and they passed reflective stripes on the hand and backpacks.

 

Let us remind you that the figure of a man walking along a road, dressed in dark clothing, is noticeable by the manager with only 20-30 meters. The vehicle traveling at a speed of about 90 km/h only within a second passes a distance of 25 meters. The driver has no chance to break or change the track if the pedestrian does not have reflective clothing.

 

Such actions, such as those conducted in Barczewo, are to make the inhabitants aware that a small reflective material on the leg or hands can save their lives.

Reflexes for seniors on the occasion of Grandma’s Day

On the occasion of Grandma’s Day, policemen and city guards in Szczecin distributed the reflective wristbands which made of reflective materials to the seniors. The officers emphasize that this is an opportunity to make older people aware of how to safely navigate around the city.

 

“This grandmother’s Day and tomorrow’s Grandfather’s Day was an excuse to meet the seniors once again, remind them of caution on the road, to always look around before we enter the road,” said Karolina from the Municipal Police Headquarters in Szczecin.

 

“We also provide reflective elements to light our seniors a bit, but of course, we remind you that this reflective tape is only an addition, our caution is the most important when moving on the way,” added the officer.

 

Residents of the city were positive about the action. Many of them admitted that thanks to reflections, it feels safer on the road.

A fatal accident for Pulaski. Audi a3 hit a man

The policemen together with the prosecutor, explain the causes and circumstances of the tragic accident that occurred on Pułaskiego Street. From the preliminary findings of the police from the traffic department, it appears that the driver of the A3 Audi struck a man passing through the pedestrian crossing. The pedestrian died on the spot.

 

“The event happened today at around 6.00 on Pułaskiego Street in Częstochowa. From the preliminary findings of the police from the traffic department, it appears that the A3 driver driving towards the Monte Cassino Heroes alley hit a man passing by at the height of the PKP Stradom station by a pedestrian crossing. The pedestrian died on the spot. The 38-year-old driver was sober,” says Marta Landowska, spokeswoman of the Municipal Police Headquarters.

 

Czestochowa police appeal to road users to wear reflective vests.

 

“Using reflective materials especially in autumn and winter, when it’s dark early and visibility is definitely worse, it can save our lives. Therefore, wearing reflectivevetss by pedestrians should become a habit. According to the Road Traffic Law, pedestrians who move along the road after dark outside the built-up area are obliged to use reflective elements in a visible way for other road users,” says Marta Landowska.

 

“Correctly worn reflective elements should be placed in such a place that they are in the field of car lights and visible to drivers coming in from both directions (back and front). If you attach a reflective tape to the backpack (on the back of the silhouette) it is obvious that it will not be noticed by drivers coming from the opposite direction and vice versa when the reflection will be only in front, the driver behind us will not see him. It is safe to have two reflective elements one at the front and the other at the back or use such types of reflectors that can be seen from both sides, for example, reflective bands,” adds Landowska.

Public dangers on the road

The incident occurred Thursday night, climbing the bridge at Albina. The two people bought the animals from Timişoara Dragşina locality and left with them, on foot, to Timişoara, in the South Railway Station area.

 

They were walking down the road without any reflective material. When climbing the bridge, people and animals were not seen in time due to darkness by the driver of a Dacia Logan car.

 

The man could not avoid them and hit the two and the horses. After the impact, one of the animals was picked up with the broken leg, and the two owners were injured, but they refused to transport to the hospital.

 

Immediately after the accident, the two took the animals and continued their journey to Timisoara. But they went on the edge of the road to the South Railway Station.

 

Meanwhile, even at the moment when the intervention forces were on the scene of the first incident, a few kilometers away, another accident occurred in Otveşti. There, a truck hit an unsigned carriage, and the horse that dragged him lost his life.

TEST SADDLEBAG GUIDE ZEFAL Z ADVENTURE F10

The Z Adventure F10 is, if I am not mistaken, Zéfal’s first bike packing bag. It is also the first bag of the kind that I test and I must say that it convinced me!

Until recently, Zefal was for me synonymous with a bicycle pump. Since then, I discovered that in fact, this French brand offers many accessories and cleaning products… What do you want, when you’re not part…

In short, starting to learn about the bike packing bags I was able to discover their brand new range including the piece that is here

THE ZEFAL Z ADVENTURE F10

This handlebar bag consists of a harness to attach to the hanger and the front of the frame and a waterproof bag. The latter offers a capacity of 10L and is held in the harness by a Velcro strap and locked with the straps.

THE HARNESS

Well, it will not take fifteen years to describe this piece. Basically, it’s a soft panel that looks very strong and minimum water resistant. Understand by this that he will not gorge on the fleet at the slightest downpour.

Inside there are just 2 velcro strips to hang the drybag. On the outside are the 3 straps to attach to the bike. They are closed with velcro and are removable to be placed in the different passers provided for this purpose. This makes it suitable for any type or size of the bike.

We also have the straps that allow closing everything. They are equipped with quick buckles that look solid and, detail on top, nothing that hangs! Rather than a long speech, judge yourself with the photo below.

The ends of the harness are covered with a heat-sealed plastic coating for added strength. It is not noticed at first glance but feels to the touch.

At the end of the part that will cover the bag, there is a passerby to install a lamp. Finally, that’s how it is presented… Note that there is a reflective material under and around this passer.

THE DRYBAG

So, it is red, in a rather thick nylon type material and its different parts are welded. In any case, it looks resistant.

At the top, it is reinforced by 2 textile bands with, at each end, a piece of the fast buckle. To close it just wrap it on itself and clipping.

Police officers focused on pedestrian behavior and alcohol among drivers

Pedestrian behavior and compliance with the prohibition of drinking alcohol before driving with drivers. In the past few days, police officers in the Yakut Hora region have focused on these two important points of operation within traffic safety events.

“The actions were based on precautionary measures to ensure road safety and smoothness, in an effort to reduce persistent discipline and the number of road accidents on the roads under alcohol. Since the beginning of this year, Yakut Hora’s traffic police officers have saved ten cases of traffic accidents, when the culprit was affected by an addictive substance, ”said police spokeswoman Vendetta Markov.

The police checked a total of 189 vehicles and imposed 25 fines totaling CZK 6300. For example, it was not wearing a seat belt, not marking a pedestrian with reflective material, or an unsuitable technical condition of the vehicle. In one case, it was driving under the influence of alcoholic beverages.

For pedestrians, events focus mainly on locations where they are expected to move on roads outside the community. “Reflective vests with reflective tapes are important in low visibility. It is the pedestrian’s visibility that greatly influences whether the driver avoids pedestrians, ”the spokeswoman said.

Public danger on the road

A step of tragedy on the road connecting Soroptimist to Buzzards. Two men and three horses were hit by the car on Thursday evening after the driver did not notice them walking on the road in the dark. The two wanted to bring the animals up to Soroptimist.

The incident occurred Thursday night, climbing the bridge at Albino. The two people bought the animals from Immigration Dragnet locality and left with them, on foot, to Immigration, in the South Railway Station area.

They were walking down the road without any reflective material. When climbing the bridge, people and animals were not seen in time due to darkness by the driver of a Dacha Logan car.

In the dark, reflective clothing and reflective tapes are very important, and even have the opportunity to save lives.

The man could not avoid them and hit the two and the horses. After the impact, one of the animals was picked up with the broken leg, and the two owners were injured, but they refused to transport to the hospital.

Immediately after the accident, the two took the animals and continued their journey to Soroptimist. But they went on the edge of the road to the South Railway Station.

Meanwhile, even at the moment when the intervention forces were on the scene of the first incident, a few kilometers away, another accident occurred in Emotive. There, a truck hit an unsigned carriage, and the horse that dragged him lost his life.

Fortunately, none of the incidents resulted in human casualties.

Police in Elbe appeals to drivers to be cautious!

Already tonight the road surface can turn into an ice rink. This will freeze the rain. Despite the fact that road services will be at the ready, we should be especially careful.

These conditions can be extremely troublesome tomorrow morning. Speed limits on road signs, refer to good weather conditions. In case of deterioration, the speed should also be smaller – so let’s remember about it.

We also appeal to pedestrians to wear reflective materials. A reflective vest, key chain, reflective tapes or even a flashlight will make it easier to see the oncoming driver when moving on a poorly lit road.