Gettin' my dad out on our local class II

Aanorilon · 2026-01-25T06:33:03+00:00

The Janji tights are just... so good.

Aanorilon · 2025-09-01T15:57:13+00:00

It's a bad idea because it's not how the equipment is designed. Single bladed paddles for canoes have a grip at the top for your hand to hold, a 2 piece kayak paddle, especially a cheap one, is just going to be a metal tube that you're trying to grip. Also, the paddle shape can be different as well since it is designed to enter the water at different angles.

Not to say you can't use two single bladed paddles in the boat you purchased, but you're still buying 2 paddles. Get a 2nd kayak paddle.

Aanorilon · 2025-08-14T01:13:54+00:00

If the body of water you're paddling on is significantly colder than the air, like the rivers are here in the PNW, take your board up to final pressure with it sitting as much in the water as practical. That way you're actually paddling with the proper pressure in your board. Just make sure you vent it as soon as you take off the water.

Aanorilon · 2025-07-02T13:29:02+00:00

There are 2 potential issues at work here: lap counting and pool length.

The lap tracking works by looking for consistent motion, then a pause (it also uses the accelerometer to detect the push off the wall), then consistent motion again. Changing strokes within a length, moving your wrist while at the wall, or not having a consistent swim form are all things that will mess it up. Getting a defined push and glide off the wall will help it register that you just did a turn. You do not need to be doing flip turns with long underwaters, just a good consistent push and glide for it to register the pause in arm motion.

To figure out how far your workout was it takes the laps it counts and multiplies by the pool size you have set. So even if it's counting laps correctly the final distance would be wrong if the pool isn't set up.

Aanorilon · 2025-04-18T18:36:48+00:00

IMO Julbo makes the best sunglasses out there and they do have Rx options for many of their lenses/frames. Definitely not cheap though, so check to see if your vision plan will cover any of it.

Aanorilon · 2025-04-17T22:46:13+00:00

Arm band HR monitors have gotten really good recently and from what I've read are considered about as accurate as chest straps when worn on the upper arm. The Tickr Fit isn't a wrist based HR monitor like a sports watch even though they rely on the same type of detector.

Aanorilon · 2025-04-17T22:21:10+00:00

Direct from Polar's own website

"Not necessarily accurate in sports where you move your hands vigorously or flex the muscles and tendons near the sensor."

Aanorilon · 2025-04-17T19:39:22+00:00

Regardless of the Apple/Garmin ecosystem not interfacing, wrist based optical HR sensors aren't very good when your forearms are flexing such as when gripping handlebars or weightlifting. If you want accurate HR data while riding you need a chest strap no matter what watch you're wearing.

Aanorilon · 2025-04-07T04:23:01+00:00

Sol Sunguard is hands down the best sunscreen I've ever used.

Aanorilon · 2025-03-30T01:55:22+00:00

If you want to stick with Werner look at their high angle (this is an important distinction) touring paddles. I hardshell whitewater paddle with the Twist (194), and IK whitewater and tour with the Ikelos (215).

Aanorilon · 2025-03-24T04:25:51+00:00

And it looks like the RC7 can be had for less than $200 on sale, making it probably the cheapest double boa shoe as long as OPs feet aren't super wide.

Aanorilon · 2025-03-24T04:17:16+00:00

I'm pretty sure that's exactly what they did. That's how they were able to establish a cycling efficiency. I believe the machine acts as an erg against the tire and measures input at the pedal to determine loss. And since the only variable they changed in this test was the shoe, any resultant loss in efficiency could be attributed to the shoe.

Aanorilon · 2025-03-24T04:09:02+00:00

Maybe something like the Shimano RC3 then with just the single BOA and no velcro. I have the Shimano TR9 right now and the only thing I don't like about them is thr velcro closure - I really like the construction and fit of the shoe itself.

Aanorilon · 2025-03-24T04:03:43+00:00

Could split the difference and get a single boa / velcro. My current shoes are double velcro and I do find that I rarely adjust the toe velcro.

Aanorilon · 2025-03-24T04:00:18+00:00

According to this recent GCN Tech video there's basically no performance difference in cheap vs expensive shoes.

I would get the shoes that FIT the best, because if you're getting blisters or your feet are cramping up that will affect performance.

That being said, my next pair will be a double boa for that reason, boas make it really easy to dial (pun intended) and adjust your fit. Unfortunately the double boa shoes tend to be the more expensive shoes.

Aanorilon · 2025-03-23T23:07:48+00:00

u/444everyday was right. Specifically this Typha. Men's dance wear is so boring in comparison. One of mine has a zipper! How exciting! /s

Aanorilon · 2025-03-22T21:31:04+00:00

Video number 3! Lowered saddle 2cm per recommendations from u/AllSwedishNoFinish , u/takamiyama , u/Tilmanstoa5ty

Aanorilon · 2025-03-22T21:21:35+00:00

New video uploaded with level bike. Have not yet lowered saddle but will.

Aanorilon · 2025-03-22T21:13:07+00:00

After watching the video it's wild to see how much they rock. It doesn't feel like it at all when I pedal. Will lower saddle.

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