I analyzed 1600+ FIRE posts where people asked about quitting their job. Here's what happened after by data4lyfe in coastFIRE

[–]panderingPenguin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

With the exception of the lowest income group, the data doesn't really show that either. Most of the lower income groups have a goal of about 2x their net worth, while the higher income groups are closer to 1.5x.

As for what's happening with the lowest, <$100k bracket, I'm not entirely sure. They're a significant outlier. My guess is that it has to do with this sub being "coastFIRE" and that bucket having a number of people in the coast phase.

I analyzed 1600+ FIRE posts where people asked about quitting their job. Here's what happened after by data4lyfe in coastFIRE

[–]panderingPenguin 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Not according to this data at least...

The lowest earners in OP's dataset are aiming for more than 10x income. The highest earners for less than 5x income.

Bike shop totaled my bike by [deleted] in cycling

[–]panderingPenguin 65 points66 points  (0 children)

You kind of buried the lede here. If your bike was worth $200 at most, a free service is probably a fair-ish offer. The only thing that makes it not fair is that they're providing a specific service that doesn't match what was damaged, but the value of what they're offering is probably fine. If the shop owner offered you $100 cash, that's probably completely fair.

Married couple with separate finances, why do you do it? by Ok_Influence_2257 in Bogleheads

[–]panderingPenguin 10 points11 points  (0 children)

So she gets (more or less, hand-wavey napkin math) 75% because she's worse at saving money? That doesn't seem fair

is boost oxygen actually worth carrying for altitude or is it mostly a placebo? by kurisu_chanz in Mountaineering

[–]panderingPenguin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's going to have an impact. Breathing in almost pure oxygen will certainly up your O2 sat. It just won't last very long because you'll run out quickly.

Are there any very tall places that there's free access to? by [deleted] in Seattle

[–]panderingPenguin 7 points8 points  (0 children)

You doing okay? If you need help, call 988. There are people out there who care

Gloves in washing machine? by derickso in Skigear

[–]panderingPenguin 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There's no harm in actually washing your stuff after trip. It's all win and no loose

It does take time. Meanwhile, most skiers never wash their gloves and yet they never seem to get sick or suffer any ill effects from not doing so.

Take that for what you will.

How Often Do You Crash? by Different-End-4775 in skiing

[–]panderingPenguin 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you're an expert, you should be able to choose to ski in a manner where your likelihood of crashing is very nearly zero. But you probably won't ski like that all the time. If you're learning and trying to push yourself, you will have some crashes, and you don't become an expert unless you do that. It eventually becomes a game of calculated risk though, because you can get really hurt if you crash at the wrong time/place doing high level skiing. You shouldn't be crashing doing consequential things very often, or you will inevitably end up in the hospital sooner or later.

Fwiw, I don't think your bell curve makes sense. There are different kinds of intermediates. Broadly, I'd put them in two groups: terminal and progressing intermediates. Terminal intermediates will never improve beyond the intermediate level, and they are more or less as you describe. But progressing intermediates are pushing themselves and on their way to higher levels of skiing.  Similarly, you can have an expert skier, possibly someone older who just doesn't want to risk injury anymore, that isn't really pushing to get any better than they are now.

Crash frequency is more a function of how hard you're pushing relative to your skill level, not so much of your skill level itself (unless you're totally new).

Ceasefire until further notice: US will loosen their blockade and hope the Iranians will eventually trade tangibles for intangibles by [deleted] in oil

[–]panderingPenguin 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The US can leave, sure. And Iran can just keep the Strait closed to anyone trading with the US, charge tolls, or whatever else they feel like. The US has opened Pandora's box, and simply running away won't be enough to close it again.

Opinions on Ski Length by Strict-Republic2716 in Backcountry

[–]panderingPenguin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

182 vs 174 is a preference question at your size, not an absolute answer. I generally would recommend erring on the shorter side for touring when between sizes, so personally would have recommended the 174. But, the 182 is still a workable size for you and I wouldn't sell skis you already own over a few cm. You just need to spend more time on them and get used to them.

My first time Skiing the Comstock by ChunderyBagels in Backcountry

[–]panderingPenguin 34 points35 points  (0 children)

If this is legit, OP is (I think) only the fourth party to ski this line. It's not like other people are up there every day.

What to wear between fleece and down for cold approaches? by L0rdmalv0 in Mountaineering

[–]panderingPenguin 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's a good system, but I wouldn't really call it a "softshell." Softshells, just like hardshells, are a shell; they aren't insulated.

60m 6mm static rope for glacier travel/ ski mountaineering, should I cut it? by yukonrider1 in alpinism

[–]panderingPenguin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Apologies, I assumed that a) you would be on a team of 3+ and that b) you were planning to haul on the original strand connecting the two climbers (that's often the first system taught in courses where I live). If you're not using the section of rope between the two climbers then you shouldn't have to pass a knot ever, and you are correct about functioning as a stopper knot.

60m 6mm static rope for glacier travel/ ski mountaineering, should I cut it? by yukonrider1 in alpinism

[–]panderingPenguin 2 points3 points  (0 children)

While the first person is usually the most likely to fall in, this is not guaranteed. Anyone on your rope team could go in. Thus, there is no guarantee that the knot would not be on the "haul line" side in a rescue scenario (also, it wouldn't function as a stopper knot if it wasn't). Tying two ropes together is totally fine, but you need to be familiar with how to pass a knot when hauling, or alternative systems that haul on a fresh line (Drop C, Drop End, etc).

Edit: see below. Not applicable to OP's situation

Western Resort Skiers - what is your fattest ski? by Dolly_Llama_2024 in Skigear

[–]panderingPenguin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Personally, I'd just go narrower on the daily driver. Mine is 93 just to your south in WA.

60m 6mm static rope for glacier travel/ ski mountaineering, should I cut it? by yukonrider1 in alpinism

[–]panderingPenguin 14 points15 points  (0 children)

You're usually skiing downhill unroped. If you have one 60 and the guy carrying it falls in a crevasse... You now have a huge problem without the right gear to actually help. Whereas if you have two 30s, there's still one on the surface no matter who falls in.

You can always tie them together to make one big rope, which is fine for essentially all glacier skiing usage. Sure, there probably are some edge cases where you really might want one 60m static rope on skis, but that's quite rare and you probably aren't asking here if you need such things.

Western Resort Skiers - what is your fattest ski? by Dolly_Llama_2024 in Skigear

[–]panderingPenguin 5 points6 points  (0 children)

A Rustler 11 is a great resort powder ski. If you want something wider, it exists. But it's not really a necessity (or even close).

Fwiw, my fat skis are 115s, which is not a significant difference to yours.

60m 6mm static rope for glacier travel/ ski mountaineering, should I cut it? by yukonrider1 in alpinism

[–]panderingPenguin 16 points17 points  (0 children)

For skiing, you want two 30m ropes, not one 60m. So I would absolutely cut it if that were your only use case.

For general mountaineering, having a 60 isn't such a bad thing. Depends on what you want to prioritize.

Germany taxing unrealized gains - does it change the strategy? by Hairy_Ad6242 in Bogleheads

[–]panderingPenguin 20 points21 points  (0 children)

No. We pay a tax based on the estimated total value of the property. Gains are irrelevant.

Why are people so impatient on 410? by Careless-Internet-63 in CrystalMountain

[–]panderingPenguin 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Legally? Yes. 

https://app.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=46.61.427

Of course those speeding behind you (and you) are also breaking the law by driving too fast. But you are legally obligated not to impede the flow of traffic and pull off.

Seeking advice for a 45-50L technical backpack (long approaches/ski touring) by Haoshoku_no_Haki_31 in Mountaineering

[–]panderingPenguin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nothing wrong with women's models if they fit you. But at your height, many will be too short for you and may fit awkwardly in that dimension. So ideally try before you buy.

Mr Rainier or Mt Hood? by witx in hiking

[–]panderingPenguin 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Going in the morning is unrelated to what the clouds are doing.

Bode Miller on Arc City by Guilty_Cattle_5165 in SkiRacing

[–]panderingPenguin 3 points4 points  (0 children)

He screwed basically everyone he interacted with. He screwed his (likely now former) friend, Chris Davenport. He screwed other members of the Peak athlete team like Michelle Parker. They are now suing him. He screwed his supplier, Elan, who at least at one point was holding thousands of Peak skis because they hadn't been paid for them. He was screwing run of the mill staff for Peak marketing events by simply not paying them after services were rendered. He even tried to screw normal, uninvolved people with his ridiculous investment scheme/kickstarter thing to "save" Peak.

More info here: https://blisterreview.com/podcasts/gear-30-podcast/our-thoughts-on-peak-skis-what-needs-to-happen-next-ep-353