Izzo Mini Mouth ChipNet Practice Aid

Advantages: Stops well, works in mud, doesn't fade
Disadvantages: Can be a little trying to get fitted correctly, can be noisy at times

...will tell you all you could ever want to know about open and closed system braking), but what it means in practice is that the pads will always be a constant distance from the disc. That is, the brake manages to compensate for pad wear, and also for "pump-up", where the fluid expands as the brake gets hotter. And my word, it gets hot. Having run Minis on the front of my bike for 18 months, and a month or so on the rear, I must say that I'm hooked on these little wonders. During that time, it's been caked in the somewhat gritty mud that troubles us around here, it's hit trees and it's been swimming several times. My only real criticism of this brake is that it howls. This ranges from a high pitched squeal to a strange mooing sound that I can't really describe. Such is the popularity of these brakes now that many a Welsh Forest can... Read review

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Advantages: Very easy to use, move around and store.
Disadvantages: I'm sure there are better steppers but for a higher price.

...Before I start describing the wonders and blunders of the v fit mini stepper I'd like to explain why I opted for this style of home gym equipment. I read a bit on the internet about steppers and how people lose 2-3 inches just using the stepper every day, although this would be a nice bonus I wasn't focusing on losing weight so much as getting fitter and healthier. I live in a large block of flats in London, on the 7th floor with other people living below, above, each side and across the hall. Purely because of this I gave up on my collection of fitness DVDs as I didn't want to be banging about jumping and running every day to the tune of "Lift 2,3,4 and Down 2,3,4, Slide 2,3,4 and Back 2,3,4, and Starjumps...". So basically I believed the quietest exercise equipment I could buy would be a mini stepper. So off to Argos to get... Read review

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Advantages: very cheap, they work, you can practice in the garden
Disadvantages: you may prefer real golf balls

...I have recently got back into golf again and played a few 9 hole rounds with friends, but I was very rusty as it has been a while! The main problem, as most players find when they play infrequently was my swing. One minute I'd completely slice the ball and the next hit a reasonable shot. The tee shots were the most annoying because they setup how the hole is going to pan out for you and most of the time I was leaving myself a lot to do. After playing a quite dissapointing round we had a look in the club shop to see what they had on offer. I noticed these airflow practice balls and they seemed like a fab training aid and something which should really help my swing. They are exactly the same size and dimension as a normal golf ball, but are of plastic construction and have airholes all over them, producing maximum drag from the moment... Read review

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