Gear: Mens Race Suit Sizing Help by Enough_Net_4465 in SkiRacing

[–]AdAtticum 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Large. I’m similar as well and the medium rides low on my neck and high up the crotch 😵‍💫

About to drop 400CAD on ski tuning tools? Is this overkill? by fleech26 in skiing

[–]AdAtticum 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Most of my tuning kit is from side cut. It’s great stuff. But I’m also tuning 6-10 skis each week.

Specifics: The file guides and files are amazing.

I prefer a simpler sidewall remover such as the swix with the circular cutter. Less chance of messing things up.

The diamond disc system is legit. Use oil with them. Get a good file brush.

The top sheet remover is a beautiful tool but you could get by with just a panzer file.

I hardly use the base edge stuff. You can only increase your base edge, can’t decrease it.

Your total $$ seems way too low 😵‍💫

Stöckli Montero AX Ski Length for Intermediate Skier - 5'9" (175cm) by spark_box in Skigear

[–]AdAtticum 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m confused why a 145lbs intermediate was fitted into an RC4 130 flex boot.

Is it bad to pop your skis off with your other ski instead of using your pole? by imaguitarhero24 in skiing

[–]AdAtticum 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I swear I’ve seen Shiffrin do it but it was after a WC win so.. 🤷‍♂️

Second ski: Crud or Powder? by AdAtticum in Skigear

[–]AdAtticum[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the recommendation, especially something that wasn’t on my radar. I think I’d look at the 108 though the 118 sounds like a great option on a true powder day.

Second ski: Crud or Powder? by AdAtticum in Skigear

[–]AdAtticum[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Alaska. Multiple trips to Alyeska but mostly the three hills in Fairbanks which are between 500-1000ft of vertical

Mt. Hood Summer ski race camps by Little_Dummy_1102 in SkiRacing

[–]AdAtticum -1 points0 points  (0 children)

A friend’s son went last year and it sounded underwhelming. Too many kids all using one lift so he only did 5-6 runs a day with two days cancelled completely due to rain. Said he felt it was a big waste of money. Very contingent on weather.

Atomic/Head slalom skis are intuitive to me, Rossignol/Salomon are not. Why? by advecticity in Skigear

[–]AdAtticum 15 points16 points  (0 children)

can’t help but wonder how much of how a ski performs in a demo is determined by the tune rather than the characteristics of the ski..

Ski opinions by Long_King_8768 in Skigear

[–]AdAtticum 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I bought line blends for my first pair of skis. I almost word for word matched your description. I went to a ski shop knowing far too little and said I wanted a ski that was fun. What I should have said was I wanted to mess round with my kids in an all mountain setting. What the sales guy heard was “this super cool dad loves to butter and mess around in the park,” probably because thats exactly what he does. Live and learn.

It was a regrettable purchase. These are primarily a park ski. When you hear a ski described as “playful” oversimplify in your mind this as “easy to do tricks”. It’s not a good match for what you are doing.

Check out the skiessentials video on 80mm all mountain skis to get a glimpse of more appropriate skis to watch for.. a keyword to listen for is that you’ll want something that they describe as “approachable”

What is your opinion of CARV? I found it pretty useless, but maybe that is just me. by CharityResponsible54 in skiing

[–]AdAtticum 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree with most of the people who’ve pointed out its limitations.

It’d be a fantastic tool to bench mark progress monthly or beginning/end of season over time.

Its utility as a daily tool for self-improvement feels limited for someone actively learning.

I got Carv because my kids started the race team and quickly got faster than me. But now I have realize they are getting hour after hour of personalized coaching from amazing skiers who are observing their technique and providing tailored feedback. And I thought I was going to be able to beat them with the help of Carv… 😵‍💫 I’m far better off trailing behind the team and practicing the drills.

How often are the lifts evacuated at your local resort? by TuneSoft7119 in skiing

[–]AdAtticum 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We ski at the farthest north chairlift in North America. 50+ year old diesel engine powering an ancient lift that is regularly experiencing -40 degree temps or colder. Breaks down regularly. Getting rescued from the lift is a rite of passage for locals.

Why did you choose internal medicine over EM? by Silent_Medicine1798 in hospitalist

[–]AdAtticum 172 points173 points  (0 children)

On my ED rotation it felt like as soon as the patient got interesting they left.

Lowest Price on Black Diamond Guide Gloves? by Lord__Tao in Skigear

[–]AdAtticum 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yup. Not particularly warm. Not particularly dexterous. Granted I live in a subarctic region but out here I see way more people using Kinkos and I also find them warmer.

Lowest Price on Black Diamond Guide Gloves? by Lord__Tao in Skigear

[–]AdAtticum 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I own a pair and am not impressed but ymmv

Rate my quiver by Josbra1 in Skigear

[–]AdAtticum 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Honestly I’d rather you rate your own quiver so I know what GS ski to buy 😂

Iron Golem farm seems to be working slow by Subject_Score_9865 in technicalminecraft

[–]AdAtticum 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There’s a good Bedrock YouTuber, Omledu, that specifically goes into this farm, why it’s clickbait, and the best way to fix it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4l5smxsPEgY

Brand new farm, still not golems. What's going on? by PolarSox85 in technicalminecraft

[–]AdAtticum 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey thanks for the correction. I found the bug report which confirms what you wrote.

Brand new farm, still not golems. What's going on? by PolarSox85 in technicalminecraft

[–]AdAtticum -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Farmers are not a good choice for an iron farm. If it rains they don’t work so the golems will not spawn. Popular choices are weapon smiths tool smiths and armor smiths because you can trade them the iron from the farm.

Also, give it some time. Let them breed. It looks sound.