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+6Jet Thunter Great Googly Moogly punder WV Hot Rod Rhino bubba53 10 posters | Author | Message |
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Number of posts : 12045 Age : 70 Location : statesville,nc Registration date : 2009-08-29
| Subject: RZ Mask...I'm getting one of these.. June 21st 2011, 8:02 am | |
| Your love of outdoor sports shouldn’t jeopardize your health.Avid 4-wheeling enthusiast shares his most important advice for protecting yourself outdoors Outdoor sports – from all-terrain vehicles and dirt bike racing to hunting, skiing, running and snowmobiling – are popular across all age groups. There are approximately 350,000 registered 4-wheelers in Minnesota alone. People love the thrill! But did you know that something as common as inhaling dust, fumes or even just really cold air can be dangerous?
“Your lungs are susceptible to airborne particles. Anything you breathe in has a direct pathway to inside your body,” cautions outdoor enthusiast and entrepreneur Steve Torbenson has been riding everything from mini-bikes to go-karts since he was a kid. “People assume cheap dust masks or wet bandanas trap most of the harmful particles, but they can’t do the job as effectively as a mask that uses a carbon-activated filter.”
After seeing his children’s faces blackened by dust after a day of riding, Torbenson decided to make lung protection his biggest priority. “Dust is one of the biggest problems encountered by outdoor sports enthusiasts. People who enjoy dirt bikes, ATVs, etc. often wind up covered with grime – and they are still coughing it up several days later. Likewise, NASCAR enthusiasts hate breathing in car exhaust. Runners often battle high pollen counts. Air quality is a recurring issue among athletes and spectators alike.
“That’s why the neoprene RZ Mask (www.rzmask.com) is such a hot item. It has carbon-activated, replaceable filters that filter out 99.9 percent of all airborne particles (both gasses and solids), it is comfortable and sporty, and it fits easily inside a helmet.”
Reversing the mask’s filters blocks the wearer’s scent, which can be crucial for hunters. “Hunters may spend as much as $1,000 in scent-masking apparel but until now, they have missed this one big source of human odor – our breath.”
Torbenson began importing the RZ Mask more than two years ago, and says winter is a prime time for mask usage because breathing cold air can be hazardous. “Cold air can be hard on lungs, especially for seniors and those who suffer from asthma or COPD. It can irritate your airway causing the muscles around your airway to contract and making it harder to breathe. Also, breathing cold air into your lungs can cause you to lose up to 35 percent of your body core temperature, increasing your chances of getting the flu or a cold.”
People who use the RZ Mask can breathe air that is as much as 75 degrees warmer, increasing their safety as they enjoy outdoor activities in colder climates. And because of its specially designed discharge valves, the mask will not fog eyeglasses.
These comfortable hand-washable masks with Velcro straps, which come in a variety of colors from camouflage to pink, also are gaining popularity among those working in agriculture. Farmers, for example, now favor them when working around dusty grain bins. The masks also filter out toxic and hazardous fumes and odors generated by cattle, sheep, horses, poultry and pigs as well as pollen, pesticides and fertilizers.
“I’m proud to be personally involved with helping farmers, ranchers as well as outdoor athletes and spectators protect their health,” says Torbenson. Other precautions that he lives by include: Slow down when sight lines are poor. “For example, cross streams only at designated fording points, where the trail crosses the stream.” Comply with all signs and respect barriers. “Venture into areas designated as off-limits can be disastrous.” Wear a mask that protects your lungs. “RZ Masks are versatile enough to use for any kind of outdoor sport.” Buddy up. “This reduces your vulnerability if you have an accident or breakdown. Designate meeting areas in case of separation.” Use common sense. This final safety tip is by far the best. Common sense can take you far, especially when it involves your safety.
“Our goal to provide the best protection we can to combat these pollutants, for everyday use as well as sports. RZ Masks will allow you to enjoy your favorite activities without jeopardizing your health.” Media Note: For additional information, or to schedule an interview, contact Steve Torbenson, RZ Mask LLC, 888.777.9422 Ext. 3
Biography – Steve Torbenson Steve Torbenson is owner of RZ Mask, LLC. His life-long love of riding began at age 5 when his parents bought him a mini bike. At age seven, his parents bought him a Honda 50, his younger brother got the mini bike, and together they rode every weekend at the family’s cabin in southern Minnesota. The brothers also enjoyed riding go-karts and water skiing. As the boys grew, so did their motorcycles. At 14, Steve was riding a Yamaha 250. That same year, his parents bought a hobby farm where his dad built a motocross track. The boys and their friends would ride from sunrise to sunset. www.rzmask.com
Although he truly loved this sport, even in his early years Steve hated the dust. Once he was married and had four boys of his own, the cycle started over. Like their dad, the boys all started riding around age five. About that same time, Steve was buying, repairing and selling homes – loving every aspect of his career except the dust.
After months of research, he finally found the perfect sport/dust mask – the ZR Mask – which he began selling in May 2010. The masks now sell worldwide including Australia, Mexico, Central America, Venezuela, Canada and soldiers in Afghanistan.
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| | | WV Hot Rod Rhino Admin
Number of posts : 5386 Age : 57 Location : Mount Hope, WV Registration date : 2009-10-06
| Subject: Re: RZ Mask...I'm getting one of these.. June 21st 2011, 8:23 am | |
| thats a nice mask..the miners use them here | |
| | | bubba53 Moderator
Number of posts : 12045 Age : 70 Location : statesville,nc Registration date : 2009-08-29
| Subject: Re: RZ Mask...I'm getting one of these.. June 21st 2011, 8:26 am | |
| - WV Hot Rod Rhino wrote:
- thats a nice mask..the miners use them here
I'm getting info on being a dealer...I will keep everyone posted... | |
| | | WV Hot Rod Rhino Admin
Number of posts : 5386 Age : 57 Location : Mount Hope, WV Registration date : 2009-10-06
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| Subject: Re: RZ Mask...I'm getting one of these.. June 21st 2011, 9:54 am | |
| the shop angel's were doing a piece for the film sat. with them they had 3 of them they looked nice |
| | | punder
Number of posts : 1849 Age : 56 Location : Winston Salem NC Registration date : 2009-02-22
| Subject: Re: RZ Mask...I'm getting one of these.. June 21st 2011, 11:05 am | |
| I will definately consider one of these for my Boys at $30 , I have many conserns with them breating the dust up there . Saw the price was $30 , how much is the replacement filters? | |
| | | Great Googly Moogly
Number of posts : 407 Age : 64 Location : Vienna, Virginia Registration date : 2011-04-19
| Subject: Re: RZ Mask...I'm getting one of these.. June 21st 2011, 1:40 pm | |
| Thanks for the post, Gary. Good info. I just ordered 2 of them. Punder: Replacement filters are $6.95 for a set of 3. Each mask comes with 2 washable filters. All of them are carbon activated (good for masking scent when hunting). Carbon eventually wears out (especially after washing) but still good for riding whether the carbon part is still working or not. | |
| | | Thunter
Number of posts : 1339 Age : 52 Location : Pennsboro, WV Registration date : 2009-09-10
| Subject: Re: RZ Mask...I'm getting one of these.. June 21st 2011, 1:42 pm | |
| - Great Googly Moogly wrote:
- Thanks for the post, Gary. Good info. I just ordered 2 of them. Punder: Replacement filters are $6.95 for a set of 3. Each mask comes with 2 washable filters. All of them are carbon activated (good for masking scent when hunting). Carbon eventually wears out (especially after washing) but still good for riding whether the carbon part is still working or not.
That would have been nice to have on our last ride!!!! | |
| | | Great Googly Moogly
Number of posts : 407 Age : 64 Location : Vienna, Virginia Registration date : 2011-04-19
| Subject: Re: RZ Mask...I'm getting one of these.. June 21st 2011, 1:47 pm | |
| - Thunter wrote:
- Great Googly Moogly wrote:
- Thanks for the post, Gary. Good info. I just ordered 2 of them. Punder: Replacement filters are $6.95 for a set of 3. Each mask comes with 2 washable filters. All of them are carbon activated (good for masking scent when hunting). Carbon eventually wears out (especially after washing) but still good for riding whether the carbon part is still working or not.
That would have been nice to have on our last ride!!!! FOR SURE!!!! | |
| | | Jet
Number of posts : 4150 Age : 73 Location : Canal Winchester Ohio 43110 Registration date : 2011-04-19
| Subject: Re: RZ Mask...I'm getting one of these.. June 21st 2011, 1:57 pm | |
| does it have an optional straw for drinking???? | |
| | | Great Googly Moogly
Number of posts : 407 Age : 64 Location : Vienna, Virginia Registration date : 2011-04-19
| Subject: Re: RZ Mask...I'm getting one of these.. June 21st 2011, 3:01 pm | |
| - Jetdriverx wrote:
- does it have an optional straw for drinking????
It does, but due to the fact that the straw functions via air pressure differentials, it only works at near-mach speeds. You must either be driving Pit Dog's Teryx or piloting a Citation X. This would seemingly rule out everyone here save for two. | |
| | | Jet
Number of posts : 4150 Age : 73 Location : Canal Winchester Ohio 43110 Registration date : 2011-04-19
| Subject: Re: RZ Mask...I'm getting one of these.. June 21st 2011, 3:04 pm | |
| just pit dog--no beers allowed in the X--well, not the drivers up front. lol. | |
| | | Jet
Number of posts : 4150 Age : 73 Location : Canal Winchester Ohio 43110 Registration date : 2011-04-19
| Subject: Re: RZ Mask...I'm getting one of these.. June 21st 2011, 3:10 pm | |
| photobucket 4 shows a pic of a X. | |
| | | shawn
Number of posts : 5230 Age : 50 Location : Beaver, WV Registration date : 2009-02-11
| Subject: Re: RZ Mask...I'm getting one of these.. June 21st 2011, 3:37 pm | |
| Good Post --- thanks for sharing | |
| | | Bobby D
Number of posts : 14579 Location : Blacksburg,Va Registration date : 2009-02-08
| Subject: Re: RZ Mask...I'm getting one of these.. June 21st 2011, 6:31 pm | |
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| | | bubba53 Moderator
Number of posts : 12045 Age : 70 Location : statesville,nc Registration date : 2009-08-29
| Subject: Re: RZ Mask...I'm getting one of these.. June 22nd 2011, 8:48 am | |
| - Great Googly Moogly wrote:
- Thanks for the post, Gary. Good info. I just ordered 2 of them. Punder: Replacement filters are $6.95 for a set of 3. Each mask comes with 2 washable filters. All of them are carbon activated (good for masking scent when hunting). Carbon eventually wears out (especially after washing) but still good for riding whether the carbon part is still working or not.
Hey everyone....don't order to many of them....I'm trying to become a dealer so I can give a discount.... | |
| | | tracker1
Number of posts : 148 Age : 75 Location : Ottumwa, Ia Registration date : 2010-06-16
| Subject: Re: RZ Mask...I'm getting one of these.. June 22nd 2011, 1:36 pm | |
| Well hurry up bubba I'm interested in a couple | |
| | | Great Googly Moogly
Number of posts : 407 Age : 64 Location : Vienna, Virginia Registration date : 2011-04-19
| Subject: Re: RZ Mask...I'm getting one of these.. June 22nd 2011, 4:58 pm | |
| I feel bad about jumping the gun, bubba. I'm like a little kid (or so my daughter keeps telling me); I want it, and I want it now. | |
| | | Garnog
Number of posts : 238 Location : Northern WV Registration date : 2009-02-11
| Subject: Re: RZ Mask...I'm getting one of these.. June 22nd 2011, 5:09 pm | |
| You definately need one of these to ride with Thunter. | |
| | | Great Googly Moogly
Number of posts : 407 Age : 64 Location : Vienna, Virginia Registration date : 2011-04-19
| Subject: Re: RZ Mask...I'm getting one of these.. June 22nd 2011, 5:16 pm | |
| Yeah! You were there - great ride but in some parts I thought I was in Oklahoma in 1936 (Dustbowl). So, when I saw that mask I had to get one. | |
| | | Thunter
Number of posts : 1339 Age : 52 Location : Pennsboro, WV Registration date : 2009-09-10
| Subject: Re: RZ Mask...I'm getting one of these.. June 22nd 2011, 5:39 pm | |
| - Great Googly Moogly wrote:
- Yeah! You were there - great ride but in some parts I thought I was in Oklahoma in 1936 (Dustbowl). So, when I saw that mask I had to get one.
Sorry guys!!! It's a darn shame that we didn't ride on Sunday, since it rained all night Saturday night. | |
| | | Garnog
Number of posts : 238 Location : Northern WV Registration date : 2009-02-11
| Subject: Re: RZ Mask...I'm getting one of these.. June 22nd 2011, 5:52 pm | |
| - Thunter wrote:
- Great Googly Moogly wrote:
- Yeah! You were there - great ride but in some parts I thought I was in Oklahoma in 1936 (Dustbowl). So, when I saw that mask I had to get one.
Sorry guys!!! It's a darn shame that we didn't ride on Sunday, since it rained all night Saturday night. To me that just means more mud. | |
| | | Great Googly Moogly
Number of posts : 407 Age : 64 Location : Vienna, Virginia Registration date : 2011-04-19
| Subject: Re: RZ Mask...I'm getting one of these.. June 23rd 2011, 10:18 am | |
| - Thunter wrote:
- Great Googly Moogly wrote:
- Yeah! You were there - great ride but in some parts I thought I was in Oklahoma in 1936 (Dustbowl). So, when I saw that mask I had to get one.
Sorry guys!!! It's a darn shame that we didn't ride on Sunday, since it rained all night Saturday night. No need to apologize, Thunter. It was a super day despite the dusty parts, you were a great trail guide, and you can't control the weather or the dust. Next time I'll be ready for the dust! | |
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