The Brine Edge, The Offset Patent, And How It Changed The Game
It’s the year 2015 and the sport of lacrosse has come a long way since the days I played in Anne Arundel County toward the end the 90’s. Possibly the most historically important advances in the sport are in the evolution and innovation of the equipment. As a lacrosse player who graduated in 1999 the options for which lacrosse stick you could use were much more limited than they are now. For instance in my heyday every player in the county used one of three sticks. the Viper, Excalibur, and Turbo.
That all changed on December 5th, 2005 when two inventors, James T. Dill, & William H. Brine III decided to file for U.S. Patent number US5651549A. This was the day that the first offset lacrosse head was made and protected by the governing laws of the United States. The patent describes the invention in the following way, “The lacrosse stick involves a specified relationship between the plane defined by the uppermost surface of the stick element, taken at its forward end, relative to the location of the center of gravity of the head. ”
This invention changed the sport of lacrosse for every player around me at the time From that date on each and every player I knew was using a Brine Edge. It is difficult, if not impossible, to imagine the freedom a player felt as they cradled with their first off set head. The gravity of the ball took control of the heads rotation, freeing the player’s mind to focus more on their surroundings. It retained the ball, and gave offensive player’s an insane confidence; I could see the disbelief in every defenseman whose check has failed to dislodge the ball. It changed everything.”
From then on every company involved in making lacrosse sticks was trying to figure out how to compete and recreate this lower center of gravity feel in their products. At one point STX tried to use a different technology called the “cant” when they came out with their first series of protons, while other companies either licensed the use of this new technology from the Brine Corporation or pretty much copied the whole idea leading them into huge lawsuits. The patent is currently owned by Warrior Sports Inc. after a merger with the Brine Corporation on December 3rd, 2008. According to law U.S. Patents filed after June 8, 1995 expire 20 years from the date of filing. This would mean that this patent will expire on December 5th, 2015. Ending the reign and allowing other companies to use this tech as their own with no legal ramifications.
Now the big question is what will happen next? This by no means will make Brine and Warrior heads any different however will lead to the unrestrained use of the offset technology by other companies in the industry such as STX, Under Armour and Maverik. The industry is growing at phenomenal rate and every company is striving to be the leader in the marketplace. For everyone to have an equal chance in production of quality products is not only exciting but necessary.
The expiration of this patent could possibly lead to the next cutting edge advancement in the mechanics of a lacrosse stick. Competition leads to innovation and I for one am excited and cannot wait to see and use the next big thing.
-Van O’Banion
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Head gasket failure 2014 turbo viper | TY4stroke: Snowmobile Forum | Yamaha
Cspittle
Newbie
#6
Hello again I would love to talk to someone about this sled that has a high knowledge on the turbo vipers I have questions and I think it would be easier over the phone. I would appreciate it if anyone is willing to answer a few questions. send me a message and I will give you my number again I would really appreciate it.
cannondale27
#7
Cspittle said:
Hello again I would love to talk to someone about this sled that has a high knowledge on the turbo vipers I have questions and I think it would be easier over the phone. I would appreciate it if anyone is willing to answer a few questions. send me a message and I will give you my number again I would really appreciate it.
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Get ahold of Studroes. He is the man.
Yamadog
Lifetime Member
#8
I have 2 of them and was lucky enough to be the 1st person ever to blow one up in December of 2013!!!! What you have is a blast but can be even more fantastic! What muffler/can do you have? For 10#’s of boost what fuel pump upgrade is in it? are you running larger injectors or the 4th with separate GEMS controller plumbed into the intercooler. with a flash to retard timing, and proper fuel system and race gas the MPI Stage I is capable of close to 14#’s of boost and set up properly will get you close to 300 hp.
Say hello to my little friends! PS you can PM me if you want phone advice.
Cspittle
Newbie
#9
Hello yams dog thanks for the reply sorry for taking so long to get back been very busy the past few weeks. Love the red and white on the viper sweet looking sleds. So what I know about the sled it has the full stage one kit from mpi with over sized injectors I’m not sure what kind of injectors where I just got the sled it has the mpi quiet muffler on it also it has a 0. 66 low compression head gasket and arp Head studs. The fuel controller is a power commander and besides that I’m not sure.
Yamadog
Lifetime Member
#10
The power comander is the way to go and with larger injectors you should be able to dial that thing up a bit especially with the Lord compression might not be a bad idea to do an evil flash to pull sometiming though. The muffler is the real weak link it may be robbing you as much as 40 horsepower
Cspittle
Newbie
#11
So the evil flash how does it work do you just buy the tune and put it in? I have no idea how it’s set up right now would love to have someone that really knows set the tune and I didn’t know the muffler would be killing it I will definitely be investing in a better muffler if that’s the case
Yamadog
Lifetime Member
#12
Yes there is Dyno tests on here proving the muflerm is choking them. The EVO flash is done by a bunch of shops like Ulmer you send your computer to them
MrSled
Site Admin/CEO
#13
All this talk about Lord Compression and Evil flash is making me think I need to go to church. LOL
slapshot
Newbie
#14
Sorry off topic but. … what do you have there with the centerlines hiding under the car cover Yamadog?
Studroes144
TY 4 Stroke God
#15
MrSled said:
All this talk about Lord Compression and Evil flash is making me think I need to go to church. LOL
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Either we got 2 guys with a serious case of fat thumbs or auto correct is trying to tell us something lol.
Cspittle said:
So the evil flash how does it work do you just buy the tune and put it in? I have no idea how it’s set up right now would love to have someone that really knows set the tune and I didn’t know the muffler would be killing it I will definitely be investing in a better muffler if that’s the case
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I was able to do some dyno testing a few years back after I had the engine done on mine. I have larger injectors as well as a pc5 pti, I use Ulmer’s mapping and it’s spot on all the time! Mine has the .092” head shim, I run 12 psi on pump gas. When we did the dyno testing we tried the mpi quiet muffler, mpi race (aero) can and a D&D 2.5” oval can. We left boost set at 8 psi for all testing. This has been a few years ago so my numbers might not be exact but within a couple hp either way:
Mpi quiet muffler-181 hp
Mpi aero race can-201 hp
D&D can-210 hp
No changes were made in boost and we were dynoing on a 50+ degree spring day with afr’s bottoming out the a/f gauge at 9.00. Ended up turning boost up to 10 psi and still had it very rich at 10.2 and made 230 horse right on the money. So when yamadog says you could be down 40 hp with the quiet muffler..he isn’t kidding. Hats off to Allen Ulmer and his tuning though, if it were me and you had any questions at all as far as what’s in it for mapping I wouldn’t hesitate to shoot him an email. If you’d like to pm me if u have more questions feel free, I don’t know much but enough to be a little dangerous lol.
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Mospriroda specialist told how to behave when meeting snakes.
After the “wedding” creepers look for a place to lay their eggs – usually they choose heaps of humus or foliage, damp moss, rotten stumps, and sometimes even mouse holes for this.
Snake eggs do not incubate, but can lay up to 100 eggs. Small snakes will be born in about 5 weeks.
Mikhail Uglov, methodologist of the 1st category of the Department of Environmental Education and Animal Records of the Directorate of Natural Territories “Moskvoretsky” of the State Budgetary Institution “Mospriroda”, told about how to behave when meeting with snakes, how to distinguish a snake from a viper and what to do if a masonry was found.
Snake: how to identify it
– You can meet snakes in almost all natural areas of Moscow. The common viper also lives in Moscow, but no one has seen them in the natural areas of the Mospriroda for a long time. Both species are included in the Red Book, says Mikhail.
You should not be afraid of the snake: he is more afraid of you than you are of him. You can recognize the snake at a meeting by two yellow spots on the head, which are located in the area of \u200b\u200bthe ears. The length of his body can reach one and a half meters, and the transition of the head to the body is almost not noticeable.
– If you meet a snake, just let it crawl away to where it was going. If you find a snake lying somewhere, for example, on a stone – they like to bask in the sun – then just leave this place, do not disturb the animal. But, of course, if it is possible to take a photo from a safe distance, you can take a photo, and then even send a picture to us indicating the time and place where it was taken. We will be very happy and maybe even share the picture on social networks! Most importantly, do not scare the snake during the photo shoot. And do not crush the masonry if you find it. In this case, it is also better to leave, if possible, take a picture and send it to our specialists, Mikhail advises.
Viper: getting to know each other better
The same rules apply to vipers: do not touch, do not approach, leave and take a photo if the situation allows. However, the viper can be overlooked and disturbed suddenly, and then it will attack. Often this happens with summer residents who sort out a pile of firewood – in such places, vipers like to settle down to warm themselves.
The viper can be distinguished by the absence of spots on the head, a pronounced triangular head, dark coloration and a diamond pattern on the back – although the latter is not characteristic of all species.
– Yes, indeed, sometimes viper bites happen. But the main thing here is not to panic! Remember: in Moscow and the Moscow region there are no species whose poison is fatal to humans, Mikhail assures.
Viper bit: algorithm of actions
When bitten by a viper, the algorithm of actions is simple. If this happened when you are alone, then you should call your loved ones and tell them what happened, where you are and which way you will return home.
– You need to call relatives not because every minute counts, that’s not the point. It’s just that even because of the fright and stress along the way, you may not feel very well, and besides, there is a risk of an allergic reaction. So warn family members, and it is best to ask them to meet you, – the specialist explained.
After you have reached “civilization” you should definitely consult a doctor. Do it immediately! Before you go to get medical help, put a pressure bandage on the bite wound, drink an antihistamine, and drink plenty of water. And in no case do not load the injured limb. But the use of folk remedies is strictly prohibited.
– Sometimes there are recommendations to suck out the poison or cauterize it with a hot object. Under no circumstances should this be done! Firstly, no one can vouch for the fact that there is not a single wound in the mouth, and if it gets on the wound in the mouth, the poison can also cause allergies or poisoning. And cauterizing the wound is simply useless – it will not have any effect other than the pain of the burn. So water, antihistamine, bandage – and immediately see a doctor! By the way, a bandage in the field can be made even from improvised means, for example, by tearing off the edge of a T-shirt, Mikhail recommends.
But vipers rarely attack, they prefer to flee. They bite only when a person accidentally steps on it or reduces the distance, not paying attention to the aggressive behavior of the animal: vipers turn their bodies, hiss threateningly and make throws.
How to prevent a snakebite
To avoid being bitten by a snake, you must follow safety rules while walking.
Watch your step! This is especially important in the morning – creeping ones “swing” for a long time and are slower in the mornings. Before you sit down on a stump or a fallen tree, you should carefully examine it, hit it with a stick. If the meeting did occur, then you need to slowly leave, trying not to frighten the snake.
– During forest walks, observe the dress code: tight high shoes, long trousers, top tucked into them. From shoes, it is better to choose rubber boots, but tight sneakers or boots are also suitable, Uglov explains.
By the way! If you find a snake in the yard or indoors, then you need to call the citywide “hot line” at (495) 777-77-77.
How to distinguish a viper from a snake? How to behave if you see a snake, and what to do if you are bitten by a snake?
In May, mating season begins for snakes. The likelihood of meeting a snake in a garden plot or in a forest increases. In central Russia, only vipers are dangerous to humans. We tell you how to distinguish a viper from a snake and how to behave correctly when meeting a snake.
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Vipers easily adapt to their environment. These poisonous snakes can be encountered in the country, in the field, in the swamp, in the mountains, in the meadow, in the forest, near the banks of a river or lake, and even in a garbage container. When meeting with a snake, you need to be as careful as possible. Find out how a viper differs from a snake and what to do if a viper bites.
Contents of the article
What is the difference between a snake and a viper
The similarity of a viper and a snake can be misleading, but if you know what to pay attention to, you can notice the differences. When studying a snake, you should not get too close to it – it is better to stay away from all representatives, because even a harmless snake can bite and infect the wound.
Yellow spots on the head
This coloration is typical for the snake and atypical for the viper
ears. In the first photo of this material – just right. This is a sign by which two snakes can be unmistakably distinguished.
The viper does not have such pronounced spots on its head, so their presence allows you to immediately calm down and draw a conclusion about the meeting with the snake. It is worth noting that some snakes do not have bright yellow spots on their heads. Therefore, one should not make a hasty conclusion about the poisonousness of a snake only by their absence: check other signs as well.
Common viper
Melanistic viper (black), Nikolsky viper
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Coloration of the body
Already more elegant than the viper
The coloring of snakes is, in principle, brighter than that of the viper. The scales of the snake glisten in the sun, and along the back there is a pattern of many triangles.
The color of the viper is more uniform and dull, its scales are faded and dull. These are snakes with a zigzag pattern along the entire ridge (“Cain’s seal”), or, more rarely, black or dark gray, which turns yellowish at the tail.
Size
Viper is smaller than the snake
Usually larger than the viper, the length of the adult snake is from 75 cm to 1. 5 m. The viper is a small snake, the average length of an adult is no more than 5 0-70 cm, very rare up to 1 m. In a viper, the tail is triangular in projection, short, passes sharply from the body and has a brighter color – it can be red, orange or yellow. The snake’s tail is long, has a smoother transition from the body, tapers gradually.
Head and eyes
In the viper it is more prominent
The snake has an oblong oval muzzle, the transition to the body is almost unreadable. The pupils are already round. And, most importantly, they no longer have poisonous teeth. But of course, it is not recommended to check in wildlife for the presence of poisonous teeth in a snake.
The viper’s muzzle resembles a triangle in shape, the head merges less smoothly into the body. The pupils of the viper are located vertically. It’s even beautiful if you look at the snake in the photo.
The photo above clearly shows how you can distinguish between a snake and a viper by the appearance of the head and pupils – a visual comparison emphasizes their differences.
Habitat
Snakes love moisture more, vipers love warmth
Snakes like to live near water, hide under stones and tree roots, but sometimes they can also penetrate into the garden. Exclusively for the sake of eating frogs. In water, the body of a non-venomous snake usually goes under the water.
Vipers live in dense forest thickets, love the edges of swamps or clearings, where you can bask on old stumps on a sunny day or climb into old boards. Often they can be found in abandoned summer cottages with tall dense grass, in the remains of building material or in old logs. In water, poisonous snakes remain with their whole body near the surface.
Vipers feed on mice, so if you get rid of rodents, then poisonous snakes will have nothing to do on your site. In general, the viper has the most extensive habitat, most of which falls on the territory of Russia.
Time of activity of snakes and frequent places of encounter with them
Morning and early evening
The first period of activity of poisonous snakes is 20-30 minutes before dawn. They crawl out of their shelters in advance to bask in the sun. After about 9 o’clock in the morning, the snakes get hot, and they return to secluded places. During the day, the snakes again leave the shelter to hunt and find food. The second noticeable peak of their activity begins when the heat subsides – after about 16 hours, and continues until sunset.
Most often, people encounter vipers at the “junction” of different habitats: the edge of the forest and a clearing or edge, a meadow and a swamp, a garbage heap on a site or by a road.
Protection against poisonous snakes
Attention and caution
The first thing to remember is that snakes almost never attack themselves. When danger arises, most often it curls up into a tight ball and hisses, less often it makes small attacks, but more often it pretends to be dead. Already not aggressive. It can also secrete a fetid liquid that emits a protective, pungent odor reminiscent of garlic.
Vipers are rather wary and cowardly, but can be aggressive when on the defensive. The most dangerous thing is a meeting with a pregnant female, which curls up into a ball and hisses. Vipers can defend themselves for a long time and even attack inanimate objects when they feel threatened. If you take a snake by surprise and get too close, it may hiss and pounce. However, the throwing range of a viper does not exceed a quarter of its length, i.e. 15-25 cm.
How to behave if you see a snake
The main thing is not to frighten her
Try to be quite noisy and move slowly, rustling with leaves or brushwood. If the snake hears you, it will try to crawl away from you as quickly as possible. Before stepping into the grass, move a stick along it. Do not turn over stones and old trunks – the viper can hide under them from the heat of the day.
If you still come across a snake close, then do not attack and do not make sudden movements, do not swing at it. In no case do not try to catch a viper and do not chase after it. The main danger is that the snake may not be noticed, accidentally stepped on or hurt while picking berries or mushrooms or working in the garden.
Make it a rule not to walk into the forest with bare feet, wear sneakers, boots and any other closed shoes that the snake cannot bite through, since the length of the viper’s teeth is 4-5 mm.
If the snake starts to attack, remember that its throw is low, don’t lean towards it and still don’t attack back. The viper will not be able to bite through shoes or thick jeans. Given the opportunity to crawl away, the snake will do just that in the first place.
What to do if bitten by a viper
Even if the snake has already crawled away, it is possible to distinguish a snake from a viper by a trace from a bite, as they are visually different. From the viper, two bright red dots will remain on the skin, and from the snake only a pattern of small dots in the form of beads.
First aid for snakebite
Refill your first aid kit and always take antihistamines with you on walks in the forest – they prevent allergic tissue swelling. This is necessary because after a viper bite, swelling of the mucous membranes of the mouth and nasopharynx can develop very quickly. Take an antihistamine first after the bite. Apply a moderate pressure bandage from improvised means to the affected limb and call an ambulance. Drink plenty of water if you have it with you (recall that you can’t go to the forest without water at all).
If you are alone at this moment, call your relatives or friends, tell them what happened to you, which way you plan to get to the highway where an ambulance can drive up. If possible, ask your loved ones to go to meet you and “share” your location in real time (such a function is available, for example, in Telegram). Doctors clarify that you need to tell your loved ones not because your life counts for minutes, but because stress and a possible allergic reaction can worsen your condition (by the way, that’s why it’s better not to panic).
In almost all vipers, the venom is primarily hemo- and cytotoxic, that is, it destroys blood and tissues, necrotizing them. But there are almost no neurotoxins in viper venom, so usually there are no signs of damage to the nervous system. Symptoms that occur after a bite: weakness, dizziness, shortness of breath, pain. The pain may increase over time. The bite of a viper is dangerous, but rarely leads to death. The rapid introduction of a special serum by a doctor can completely remove the threat to life and health.
Is it possible to use folk remedies?
Don’t trust grandma’s recipes!
In order not to aggravate the effect of the poison, in no case cauterize the skin (remember, the poison affects the tissues, the wound will heal for a long time, do not aggravate – you will only supplement the injury with a burn), do not suck the poison and do not drink alcohol inside.
A video about the differences between a viper and a snake
We offer you to watch a video that briefly and clearly shows how you can distinguish a harmless snake from a poisonous viper – both snakes are well shown, and attention is focused on their difference.