OAK RIDGE, Tenn., April 23, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Boaters with a water skier or wake boarder behind them can now keep an eye on them without having to look away from where they are headed, thanks to a new mirror developed by PTMEdge/Protomet. It's a leap forward in safety that boaters have wanted for years.
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"Having a second set of eyes on your kids while towing them in a variety of water sports is inherent parental responsibility. The prescription grade optics and unparalleled viewable range establish the PTMEdge View4rce mirror as a prerequisite for any sport or pleasure boater," declared Alan Wendt, innovation award judge at the International Boat Show, where the mirror won an award.
The View4rce VR140 represents the culmination of a five year effort to design the perfect mirror. The patent pending mirror allows the boat driver to follow a skier or wake boarder from port to starboard inside one uninterrupted high definition mirror. It won a 2011 Innovation and Best Product of the year award, while garnering rave reviews from skiing and wake boarding professionals.
"From the first minute I used the PTMEdge View4rce VR-140, I was converted. Before now, I have been using two mirrors on my boat to try and eliminate blind spots, but both of these do not compare to having one VR-140 mirror. You always know where the rider is without having to turn around and check. It doesn't matter if they are beside the boat or behind it, they are always in perfect view. It's an accessory you will add …and instantly love," stated renowned King of Wake Pro Tour driver, Travis Moye.
Its clamshell clamp mount design easily accommodates windshield trim sizes in a raised or lowered profile providing an uninterrupted 140 degree field of vision. The field of vision allows the driver to monitor traffic ahead and performance behind the boat simultaneously without turning around.
The two point pivot-cam mount allows the mirror to be placed and stably locked one time, without requiring the common repetitive shock adjustment. When storage is required, the mirror quickly folds down to a resting position allowing the cover to be installed without having to remove the mirror. It requires no drilling and is made in the USA.
One look and you will understand the View4rce power of 20/20 hindsight. PTM Edge mirrors represent the very best available. PTMEdge View4rce mirrors, are available at your local boat dealer, marina or online at www.ptmedge.com.
About Protomet
Protomet Corporation provides high technology manufacturing services to customers as diverse as the US military, homeland security, the marine industry, and the German automotive industry. In addition to manufacturing services, Protomet's engineers have worked with entrepreneurs to bring new products to market. Established in 1997, Protomet's headquarters are in Oak Ridge, TN. Protomet's CNC operations run 24 hrs per day allowing Protomet to compete globally in high precision manufacturing.
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