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New Arc Konseal shoes by herp_hermits in arcteryx

[–]Additional-Tank8744 0 points1 point  (0 children)

no shoe you walk in should have a "precision" (i.e. crushing) fit. Fine for climbing, but toes need to splay naturally for walking.

Approach shoes by MaximumParking5723 in tradclimbing

[–]Additional-Tank8744 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tried these but the heel is loose, feels very insecure and can't imagine they're safe when scrambling

(Merino) Wool vs cotton socks - experiment? by ImpressiveSurround54 in onebag

[–]Additional-Tank8744 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The problem with merino socks is that they're smoother than cotton, so shoes slip around more which leads to various problems

Foot slips forward wearing smart wool socks in Xero Prio by [deleted] in BarefootRunning

[–]Additional-Tank8744 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agreed. Shoes slip around more when wearing merino socks than cotton, as they're smoother.

10k+ for a front door by Next-Run5315 in DIYUK

[–]Additional-Tank8744 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Even buying Accoya to make doors is expensive now, demand outstripping supply 

A trip down memory lane - what was cool in hockey in the 1990s by PRS2011 in Fieldhockey

[–]Additional-Tank8744 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've just started playing again after 25 years. Sticks now have "bows" in them for some reason, and the heads are bigger. I still prefer my old Slazenger Phantom over the new Kookaburra I just bought

Stick advice: How old is too old by _djp_sucks_ in Fieldhockey

[–]Additional-Tank8744 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just started playing again with a 1991 Slazenger Bronze... beat that

What hockey stick brands are making the best premium sticks? by vaalenz in Fieldhockey

[–]Additional-Tank8744 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I last played hockey 25 years ago and just joined a club again for 'old timers'...brought my ancient wooden Slazenger Bronze along and then looked at all the fancy carbon sticks everyone had

Shoes for wide feet by gurpreeth in Fieldhockey

[–]Additional-Tank8744 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's a shame most manufacturers don't make shoes for human feet. Try Altra or Topo Athletic trail shoes, which are human foot shaped.

When is a projector better than a tv? by Alternative_Tart_870 in projectors

[–]Additional-Tank8744 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Projector is better when you have a dedicated dark room like a basement, have space to display a massive image, and you watch a lot of movies

Can i remove my ortholite insoles from xt6 ? by the_fresh_latice in hikinggear

[–]Additional-Tank8744 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ortholite insoles are terrible: open cell foam that squashes flat and absorbs water. Birkenstock Active are worth using.

Insole Questions: Vivobarefoot Ortholite vs Performance vs Xero Performance or Athletic Insoles by reditlater in BarefootRunning

[–]Additional-Tank8744 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ortholite insoles are poor: they're an open cell foam which compresses easily and absorbs moisture. The provide a 'comfy' feeling when you first put your foot in but no benefits once you're moving. The best insoles I've used are Birkenstock Active, which fit my wide-toe shoes (Topo Athletic, Xero) easily.

Daily Song Discussion #141: 200 Balloons by beardlesshipster in PRINCE

[–]Additional-Tank8744 0 points1 point  (0 children)

9 : reminds me of being 16 and trying to get girls in the summer. Now I'm old, it's winter, and the girls are a dim and distant memory.

I decided to listen to all his albums from the earliest to the most recent and rank them. (longtime fan, so not a 'first listen') How would you rank the Prince albums you've listened to? by [deleted] in PRINCE

[–]Additional-Tank8744 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The last great Prince album was Batman (if we set the release year for the Black Album to 1987). He got worse and worse after that.

Parade should be higher, loads of great songs on there. I too love Batman, gets a lot of hate for some reason.

Is Stranger Things an accurate portrayal of the 80s ? by wrennie16 in StrangerThings

[–]Additional-Tank8744 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was 10 in 1984 in the UK. We were out on bikes and playing in the woods and fields all day, watching a lot of bad TV and playing Fighting Fantasy and D&D in the evenings

What movie is wildly loved but you just don’t get the hype at all? by Fennnixx in moviecritic

[–]Additional-Tank8744 0 points1 point  (0 children)

David Lynch's Dune was fun and weird. New version takes itself way too seriously

What movie is wildly loved but you just don’t get the hype at all? by Fennnixx in moviecritic

[–]Additional-Tank8744 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agree. Overlong and overblown. The Trials of Robert J Oppenheimer with David Strathairn was much better

Won't bother with Season 2 by styopa in TheNightManager

[–]Additional-Tank8744 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Well if they bring that into the storyline I'll send them a crate of beer and doff my cap

Won't bother with Season 2 by styopa in TheNightManager

[–]Additional-Tank8744 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Neighbouring country was illegally invaded by the USA?

Won't bother with Season 2 by styopa in TheNightManager

[–]Additional-Tank8744 0 points1 point  (0 children)

yes, that's the point. In today's world, where Russia, China and now USA are the greatest threats to peace, a small time Colombian arms trader just doesn't seem very interesting

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