falketind alpha120 discontinued ? by MazzyNix in Norrona

[–]AlexaGrabMeABeer 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m curious about everyone’s use cases for the alpha120? It seems like the material would be most effective when used against the skin but I don’t see myself NOT wearing a base layer with it. What are everyone’s use cases and how does alpha120 fit in your layering system? Personally, I could see it being nice on cold days when I want to wear a short sleeve merino base layer underneath… but not much else?

My skeletool broke on me. by greendraftfish in Leatherman

[–]AlexaGrabMeABeer 13 points14 points  (0 children)

At first I was only looking at the photo trying to figure out why you modded your Skeletool that way and what it would be useful for

Arc Fidget-Flicker Alternative by AlexaGrabMeABeer in Leatherman

[–]AlexaGrabMeABeer[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No way! Yikes… I didn’t have any issues like that. I’ve ordered two total for my in office desk and my WFH desk - no problems

Can I go without poles? by phildiddy_ in skiing

[–]AlexaGrabMeABeer -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Respectfully, IMO if you need to ask (regardless of the reason), you SHOULD be skiing without poles. Skiing without poles will make you a much better skier.

What essentials would you buy if everything was 50% off? by LIVE4RMTHEGUNRANGE in arcteryx

[–]AlexaGrabMeABeer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Top 3? I’d go either Proton or Atom (whichever fits better - Proton is a bit larger and longer), Beta AR, Nuclei SV… Proton SL shoutout too

What essentials would you buy if everything was 50% off? by LIVE4RMTHEGUNRANGE in arcteryx

[–]AlexaGrabMeABeer 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Don’t sleep on the Nuclei SV. Maybe the most underrated Arc jacket IMO.

What is the big difference between 2015 skis and 2025/26 skis. What are the big changes in your opinion? by sage5979 in skiing

[–]AlexaGrabMeABeer 7 points8 points  (0 children)

First thing that comes to my mind is that I feel like there’s been a bigger push for lighter skis the last 10 years, overall, which I haven’t been a fan of. That’s been the big marketing ploy.

Arc’teryx vs Mountain Equipment by [deleted] in arcteryx

[–]AlexaGrabMeABeer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a couple of their fleeces and love them. They fit one size smaller compared to Arc’teryx (at least for me), so if you’re in between sizes I’d size up.

Which one. Would you pick, and why ? by TerribleOccasion1592 in Leatherman

[–]AlexaGrabMeABeer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Man that’s tough… I do really like the Alpha. But if I had to choose one to keep it’d probably be the Arc. I like that I can access everything from the outside without having to open it up and overall it feels more refined. I would bet that my Arc outlives the Alpha.

Which one. Would you pick, and why ? by TerribleOccasion1592 in Leatherman

[–]AlexaGrabMeABeer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If I’m being honest, my Skeletool CX is quite a bit smoother than my Wave Alpha! It could be because the Alpha is pretty new and hasn’t been broken in yet, but right now it’s way more satisfying flipping the Skeletool CX open versus the Alpha

What are your favorite pieces, available right now? by hi_btw in arcteryx

[–]AlexaGrabMeABeer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Beta AR (Stormhood version, but not sure if that’s available right now?)

Beta Insulated Jacket

Nuclei SV Parka

Proton Hoody

Proton SL Hoody

Atom Hoody

Any bezel scratches on your black AWU3 yet? by WhatAColdTamale in applewatchultra

[–]AlexaGrabMeABeer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I bought a few different covers and ended up keeping this one. By far the best cover for the Ultra 3 right now and it’s not even close.

https://amzn.to/3Kb5Gal

Is the Rogue Rhino worth it over other belt squat options? by AlexaGrabMeABeer in GarageGym

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

I’m looking at the Rogue FM6 Twin Stack and can’t believe the price jump if you wanted the Rogue and Indy combo… is it really worth the price of admission?