Merchandise Monday: Spring Cleaning!

What could be better than cracking the windows on that first warmish spring day and letting the fresh air in for the first time in months? Only the latest selection of spring cleaning items currently available at Hinda! Time to turn off the binge TV, come out of hibernation and overhaul your home and backyard for the warmer months ahead.

Briggs & Stratton® 1700psi Electric Pressure Washer

Wash away winter with this pressure washer, featuring a 2-tank adjustable strength soap system, pressurized hose reel, soft-grip touch points, intuitive controls, adjustable spray wand, RotoScrub nozzle, long-life induction motor and axial cam pump. Salt, mud and other unseemly sidewalk and driveway dirty-ers don’t stand a chance against this powerful cleaner!

Dyson DC58 Handheld Vacuum

Powered by the Dyson digital motor V6, this handheld vacuum features a 350W motor, two Tier Radial™ cyclones and a re-engineered nickel manganese cobalt battery combined to provide powerful suction. With a higher wattage than other Dysons, the V6 motor contributes to the ability of the machine to produce powerful suction power.

Dyson DC59 Digital Slim Animal Cordless Vacuum

With more suction power than any other cordless vacuum, the DC59 brings you the combination of Dyson’s digital motor V6, Tier Radial™ cyclones and a re-engineered nickel manganese cobalt battery – making this amount of suction power possible. A re-engineered floor tool helps the vacuum suck up as much dust as a corded version.

Poulan Pro® 21-inch 3-in-1 Push Mower

Poulan Pro offers push and front drive self-propelled units as well as high rear wheels models for better maneuverability. The push mower features a Briggs & Stratton® 550 Series 140cc engine with auto-choke, 21” deck, 3-in-1 mulch, bag and discharge, push drive, 8” front and 12” rear wheels and 5-position height adjust.

Poulan Pro® 22-inch 2-in-1 Front Wheel Self Propelled Mower

With Poulan Pro’s multi-function deck designs, you can quickly and easily switch between mulching, bagging and discharge modes without tools. The front wheel self propelled mower features a Briggs & Stratton® 625 Series 150cc engine with auto-choke, 22” deck, 2-in-1 mulch and bag, 8” front and rear wheels, 9-position height adjust and deck wash.

Poulan Pro® 22-inch Cut Wheeled Trimmer

Poulan Pro lawn mowers ensure there is a unit perfect for all mowing needs, boast industry-leading engines with the power to tackle the toughest jobs. The wheeled trimmer features a Briggs & Stratton® 625 Series engine, 22” cutting width, 1.6-3.04” cutting height, dual exit fixed line advance, .155” line diameter and 12” wheels. Let Poulan Pro polish up your yard this spring!

Wagan® Euro Waxer

The Euro Waxer features random orbital action that provides a swirl-free finish with 2900 orbits per minute. The 10” orbital polisher features an applicator and buffing bonnet and contoured, over-sized handles provide for multi-position hand placement. Permanent magnet motor helps maintain OPM under load. Your car will shine in the spring sun!

Worx 12-inch Grass Trimmer 120V, 4.0 Amp

This trimmer features a 180-degree rotating shaft that instantly converts to an edging function. The telescoping shaft adjusts to a user’s height and posture and the handle adjusts for maximum comfort and control. A steel wire edging guard protects flowers and garden gnomes. Other features include twin automatic line feed, a 12” cutting diameter and 4-position tilting shaft.

Worx 15-inch Grass Trimmer 120V, 6.0 Amp

This corded electric trimmer features a tool-less conversion to in-line edger. Its innovative, 2-in-1 design also includes built-in edging wheels. It also features a telescoping shaft, a pivoting head with a foldable spacer guard to prevent damage to foliage or lawn ornaments, a 15” cutting diameter and 6-amp motor. Package includes a dual-line spool of WORX trimmer line.

Worx 10-inch 20V Li-ion Battery Powered Trimmer

The cordless lithium-ion trimmer converts into edge function with a 90-degree tilting shaft and adjustable handle for maximum comfort and control. It features automatic line feed, twin wheel guide for edging, a telescopic shaft that adjusts to user’s height and posture, a steel wire edging guard that protects flowers, two wheel positions and is Energy Star® certified.

Worx 24-inch Hedge Trimmer, 120V, 4.0 Amp

The electric hedge trimmer features dual-action blades, soft-grip handle, a slim body design for easy maneuverability and comfort and is lightweight and ergonomically balanced to easily operate with one hand. The 120V/60Hz trimmer also features .75” max cutting diameter, 24” max cutting length and weighs 5.7-pounds. Show your backyard who’s boss with the latest from the Worx line!

Merchandise Monday: Sizzlin’ Grills

Last week was golf, this week it’s grills – are you noticing a theme here? We’re over this long, cold, snowy winter and are gearing up for warmer weather with new merchandise to match the impending spring season! We’ve added a bunch of new grills and grilling accessories just in time for you to come out of hibernation and get into the fresh air!

Broil King® Baron™ 340 S Natural Gas Grill

At the heart of the Baron 340 S is the legendary Broil King cooking system: heavy-duty cast iron cooking grids, stainless steel Flav-R-Wave™ technology and powerful stainless steel Dual-Tube™ burners. Easy to maintain, with urban styling and a performance package that rivals any other grill, the Baron series is in a class by itself.

Char-Broil Four-Burner Gas Grill with Sideburner

This 40,000 BTU cooking system with four burners has 480 sq. in. primary and 660 sq. in. total cooking area. It features a 10,000 BTU lidded side burner, porcelain-coated cast iron cooking grate and swing away, electronic push-button ignition, stainless steel lid, handle, control panel and fascias, painted metal side shelves, front panel and a temperature gauge in lid.

Cuisinart ® 3-Piece Professional Grill Tool Set

The Cuisinart® 3-Piece Professional Tool Set turns any griller into a pro with high quality, good looking tools. This set includes spatula, tongs and fork and is constructed of durable stainless steel and rubber ergonomic grips. The Cuisinart logo is embossed proudly across the tools and each tool is comfortably long enough to use safely at the grill without being bulky.

Cuisinart Chef's Style Stainless Tabletop Grill

This grill goes from box to burgers in less than 10 minutes with no tools required. Once set up two stainless steel burners combine for a total of 20,000 BTU's of meat searing heat sparked by a simple TwistStart ignition system. Feel free to show this grill off while tailgating or camping as well since this unit travels as well as it cooks.

Cuisinart Grilluminate Universal Grill Light

The Grilluminate Universal LED Grill Light is a fully customizable light designed to brighten up any grill when the sun goes down. This light features a unique dual mounting system - the C-clamp adjusts and mounts the light to most full-sized grill handles while the magnetic base allows you to prop the light firmly on any magnetic surface. 

Cuisinart Wireless Grill Thermometer

Monitor the grilling temperature of six different types of meat – beef, veal, lamb, pork, chicken and turkey – from up to 100’ wirelessly. Simply select your meat and desired taste, insert the probe and grill away. The handheld unit will monitor the meat temperature and even alert you when it's done. This thermometer also features a convenient timer option and built in flashlight for grilling at night. 

Weber® Barbecue Mitt

The Barbecue Mitt is a reliably protective mitt at the grill and is a must for safe grilling. This mitt is extra long to protect hands well beyond the wrist. Well padded for extra protection and sized to fit most hands.

Weber 3-Piece Tool set

The 3-Piece Tool Set includes a spatula, tongs and fork. Textured handles allow for easy gripping and better control of tool. The angled spatula neck allows you to reach over the edge of the grill. Get ready to become a barbecue pro this season!

Merchandise Monday: New in Golf – Part 2

Check out Part I of our New in Golf article here.

Nike® VRS Covert

Fairway Wood

The Nike® VR_S Covert 2.0 fairway wood features an enhanced cavity back design with a lower center of gravity, delivering a higher launch angle and reduced spin rate for greater distance with every shot. With all-new Fly-Brace technology, the rear portion of the club is reinforced so more energy is transferred to the face at impact. And the weight of the club is redistributed from the center toward the heel and toe for increased stability.

Hybrid

The hybrid improves on its predecessor with a reengineered High Speed Cavity Back design for increased distance and more stability. With all-new Fly-Brace technology, the rear portion of the club is reinforced so that more energy is transferred to the face at impact, resulting in longer and straighter shots. The redesigned NexCOR face incorporates variable face thickness for a faster, hotter face and more ball speed.

VR X3X Wedge Dual Wide Grind

The wedge features new, improved X3X grooves that offer a stronger, more aggressive edge and deeper channels for ultimate stopping power and distance control. An extremely wide sole near the toe and a very narrow sole at the heel allow you to easily get the ball up out of the bunker and rough. Dual sole designs enable you to open the face and maintain a low-leading edge for visual confidence and an all-satin chrome finish.

TaylorMade® JetSpeed

Driver

The JetSpeed is the first driver with a Speed Pocket, which promotes more distance on hits low on the face. Low-and-forward CG promotes faster ball speed and lower spin-rate for more distance. A shallow profile allows ultra-low CG to deliver more distance. Additionally, a 12-position loft sleeve allows for full adjustability, a streamlined head shape delivers optimal aerodynamics and a matte black crown reduces glare.

Fairway

This is TaylorMade’s longest and most playable fairway wood ever. A new and more efficient Speed Pocket design promotes fast ball speed for long distance. Low-and-forward CG promotes fast ball speed and low spin for optimal launch conditions. An ultra-high strength JetSteel face promotes fast ball speed for long distance, and a low-profile head design with shallow face promotes easy launch for outstanding playability.

Hybrid

The hybrid’s new and more efficient Speed Pocket design promotes fast ball speed for long distance. Low-and-forward CG promotes fast ball speed and low spin optimal launch conditions. An ultra-high strength JetSteel face promotes fast ball speed for long distance and a low-profile head design with shallow face promotes easy and high launch for great playability. The Matrix Velox T shaft-weight varies by flex to promote maximum feel.

Bet you can’t wait for the big thaw so you can try out some of these new clubs – or any other item in Hinda’s golf assortment – at your favorite course! 

Merchandise Monday: New in Golf - Part I

While most of the country is buried under mountains of snow, the good news is that spring is a mere 31 days away, which means it’s not too soon to talk about what’s new in golf! Hinda has been busy buying the latest items and stocking up on old faves in time for your first outing of the season. As an added bonus, the selection we’re featuring today all appear on Golf Digest’s 2014 Hot List!

Callaway® Big Bertha

Alpha Driver

Everything Callaway has learned about adjustable drivers has led to this: introducing Big Bertha Alpha, the total performance package of distance and forgiveness. Bertha’s Hyper Speed Face is more robust than ever, increasing ball speeds across the face for longer drives more consistently. And, for the first time ever, players can adjust backspin independently of launch angle with Gravity Control Adjustability. 

Driver

So epically long, the Big Bertha driver deserves to carry one of the most legendary names in golf. It’s faster and more robust with Adjustable Perimeter Weighting for maximum distance more consistently. The Advanced Adjustable Hosel adjust loft in 1-degree increments (up to +2 or down -1) in Draw or Neutral to optimize launch, backspin and shot shape. It maximizes distance with more accuracy.

Fairway Wood

This is what you get when you use the same face technology in the hottest fairway woods in golf, and then add advanced adjustability. Bertha’s Hyper Speed Face is thinner, lighter and more robust to provide faster ball speeds across the face for more consistent distance and playability. Improved Internal Standing Wave precisely locates CG for a more consistent launch, spin and distance across the face.

Cobra® BiO CELL

Driver

The all-titanium BiO CELL driver is equipped with MyFly8™ and SmartPad technology that features eight adjustable loft settings, allowing you to tune the driver for maximum distance to match your swing. It also features new Crown CELL weighting and forged E9™ BiO CELL face technologies that reduce the weight in the crown and face to deliver a much larger sweet zone™.

Hybrid

Easily gap your long game to optimize your distance with BiO CELL MyFly8 technology. Forged thin, shallow, high-strength steel face inserts enable more face flex for faster ball speeds, longer distance and higher trajectory. New BiO Cells combine with E9 face technology to remove more weight from the face and crown to reposition it low and back, delivering the best combination of a super low CG and high MOI.

Irons

Long and mid irons feature heavy tungsten in the heel and toe for forgiveness while short irons feature tungsten centered behind the hitting area for added distance and control. The largest unsupported face of any Cobra iron creates more face flex at impact for increased ball speed and extreme distance. Bio Cell and E9 Face Technology™ create a low CG and high MOI.

Stay tuned later this week when we bring you the latest assortment of Nike® and TaylorMade®!

Farewell to a Friend

It is with a heavy heart that we share the news of the passing of a great friend. Dennis Driscoll, a longtime Hinda Partner and customer, passed away February 5, 2014, after a brief illness. He was surrounded by his family, who he loved so very much. 

Dennis was a professional to emulate. Know your topic, speak intelligently and with enthusiasm, be generous with your wisdom, teach younger generations and pay it forward.

In the words of Dennis himself, “The opportunity overwhelms the peril. Carpe Diem!” Dennis was a remarkable person and will be missed greatly. Godspeed, friend. Full obituary

Your Monthly Check-Up: February is American Heart Month

With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, there’s no better time to celebrate American Heart Month than February. Heart disease in the US has reached epidemic proportions; it is now the leading cause of death for both men and women, according to the CDC. While about 715,000 people suffer a heart attack each year, only about 27 percent of people who recognized chest pain as a symptom could recognize other major symptoms.

The good news is that heart disease is both preventable and controllable. In her article “Reading the Signs” in the January/February issue of “Healthy Living Made Simple,” Dr. Joanne Foody outlines the warning signs, risk factors and ways to prevent heart disease in yourself and your loved ones.

“A heart attack usually occurs when a blood clot blocks the flow of blood through an artery that feeds blood to the heart, causing permanent damage to the heart muscle unless treated quickly,” Dr. Foody explains in the article. While the most common cause is atherosclerosis, other causes can include very low blood pressure, a tear in the heart artery, drug use or small blood clots or tumors that form elsewhere in the body and travel to the heart.

While severe chest pain is the most commonly associated symptom of a heart attack, there are other important symptoms that should not go overlooked. “Shortness of breath and pain that spreads to the shoulders, neck, arms or jaw,” are common especially for men. “Conversely, women often experience atypical heart attack symptoms such as nausea or vomiting, dizziness, fatigue, inability to sleep and breaking out in a cold sweat,” according to Dr. Foody.

However, she says that because every case is different and everyone experiences varying degrees of symptoms, it’s easy to ignore certain ones, like indigestion and fatigue. “The key is to listen to your body and seek immediate medical treatment if you experience symptoms of a heart attack,” she says.

But how do you know if you’re at risk in the first place? Factors such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, obesity and lack of exercise can all play into the potential for a heart attack. “Simply put, the more cardiovascular risk factors you have, the greater your risk,” Dr. Foody says. “The key is knowing your numbers and addressing any risk factors you may be living with to help prevent ever having a heart attack.”

Recognizing a heart attack early can greatly reduce long-term damage caused to the heart muscle. If you think you are having a heart attack, do not hesitate in calling 911 and take an aspirin to reduce blood clotting. If you see someone else having a heart attack, CPR can help deliver oxygen to the brain, even if it’s hands-only.

“It can’t be repeated enough: Always call 911 when you begin to have any symptoms of a heart attack,” says Dr. Foody. “Don’t be concerned about having a ‘false alarm’ or bothering others.” Heart attack survivors may suffer from damaged tissue resulting in abnormal heart rhythms. They are also at increased risk for future heart attacks.

Besides monitoring blood pressure, cholesterol and getting plenty of exercise, getting a good dose of omega-3 fatty acid can help protect you from heart disease. But you don’t have to get your omega-3s from fish oil alone anymore. Krill oil is relatively new and developed from a small crustacean. It is delivered as a phospholipid as opposed to the traditional triglyceride form. Early studies have indicated that the body may be able to utilize smaller amounts of the phospholipid krill oil to achieve the same results as triglyceride sources, according to the article.

Why not celebrate American Heart Month by getting your numbers checked and being proactive about one of the most important muscles in your body? You won’t regret it, and your family, friends and loved ones will thank you!

Read the full article here.

Merchandise Monday: The Season of Love

The Big Day is just around the corner – do you have your gifts lined up for your loved ones? Hinda is here with an assortment of Valentine’s Day goodies for the special gal or guy in your life.

Alex and Ani Love Russian Silver Bracelet

Designed to wear alone or to layer for a customized look (additional bracelets sold separately), Alex and Ani's patented expandable wire bangle is the most innovative concept in jewelry, allowing the wearer, with the slide of a hand, to adjust the bangle for a perfect fit. Alex and Ani bracelets are made entirely in the United States from recycled materials.

Brighton® Lotta Love 16" Adjustable Necklace

The Lotta Love 16” adjustable necklace features a Swarovski® crystal heart surrounded by hand-painted pink, red and orange enamel hearts and the word “Love.” What better way to show your love to someone special? The Lotta Love collection also includes matching earrings, bracelets and key fob (each sold separately). 

Caravelle® by Bulova Men's Silver Bracelet Watch

The Men's Silver Bracelet Watch features stainless steel with serrated-edge bezel, luminous hands, calendar, second hand, double-press fold-over clasp and water resistance to 30m. This classic style is made for daily wear and will look great with any ensemble.

Coach® Love Women's 1.7-oz.

This captivating, floral woody fragrance intimately embraces the romantic, desirable and sensual spirit within the Coach® woman. A fragrance of the heart, Coach Love is all that is modern, enviable and chic.

Dolce and Gabbana Light Blue Men's 2.5-oz.

Drawing upon their native home of Italy, the innovative design team of Dolce and Gabbana has captured the sensuality of the Mediterranean. A refreshing blend of citrus notes combines perfectly with masculine woods and subtle spice to create a distinctive fragrance that epitomizes relaxed sophistication.

Godiva Valentine's Day Bear

On your mark, get set, snuggle! Exclusive to Godiva, this soft and plush bear made by Gund® holds a bag of milk and dark chocolate foil-wrapped solid hearts. Kosher. 8-pieces. Weighs 1.5-ounces. This is just one item in our assortment of Godiva gifts!

Nambe Mini Love Bowl

As a symbol of endearment, this lustrous heart-shaped bowl makes an ideal gift any day of the year. Designed by Sean O'Hara, this bowl measures 4.5” in diameter and is made of lustrous Nambé alloy.