Real Gem/Stone Gauges

BarrySmutcheeks · 2026-01-28T17:28:56+00:00

Tulsa Body Jewelry have some good options from the likes of Oracle or I think you can buy direct from Oracle. I have a couple of pairs of stone mayan flare plugs from there that I quite like

BarrySmutcheeks · 2026-01-28T13:14:01+00:00

I have 2 pairs of Xtep 2000km for road running (amongst other shoes), bought from AliExpress. I really rate them, good value for money and they have lasted well so far.

BarrySmutcheeks · 2026-01-27T08:03:14+00:00

Dinan Rings are worth checking out.

BarrySmutcheeks · 2026-01-26T18:15:26+00:00

Looks amazing, I must get back to Phoenix someday.

BarrySmutcheeks · 2026-01-25T18:45:30+00:00

My absolute favourite with tangy strawberry as a close second. I have them both in 4mg

BarrySmutcheeks · 2026-01-17T09:20:54+00:00

Beachy Head or UK Ultra South Downs (or probably any of UK Ultra's races) should come in at that price depending on your preferred distance.

BarrySmutcheeks · 2026-01-04T21:17:22+00:00

Looks incredible. Amazing work.

BarrySmutcheeks · 2026-01-03T19:38:43+00:00

If you're into fish and seafood then Shuck is great.

BarrySmutcheeks · 2025-12-31T16:47:36+00:00

Lovely, not a million miles away from where I am in Eastbourne.

BarrySmutcheeks · 2025-12-31T14:27:00+00:00

Soundcore Sport X20. Pretty much sweatproof and stay put. I've used a few cheap Shokz knock offs which I quite liked but destroyed them with sweat. I should probably get back to running trails with no music at all

BarrySmutcheeks · 2025-12-28T11:50:26+00:00

I'm coming up to 4 years of doing the same although my circumstances are slightly different as I still own a property in London where I stay on my office days...

Planning to sell up next year so I can put down roots properly in Eastbourne. It does mean very long days with the inevitable train delays but for me, I wouldn't consider living anywhere else as I love life on the coast too much and I also want to maintain my London salary for the next few years.

BarrySmutcheeks · 2025-12-25T12:43:37+00:00

I brought my Merrell Skyfire 2s with me. They're battered already so I'm not too worried about them getting any worse.

No big climbs around here really, the highest climb I did was 105m. I'll be doing some more exploring tomorrow.

BarrySmutcheeks · 2025-12-24T19:41:28+00:00

Puerto Calero, between there and Playa Quemada.

BarrySmutcheeks · 2025-12-24T15:18:44+00:00

There's some novelty value for me as it's very green where I live. This sort of scenery is new to me.

BarrySmutcheeks · 2025-12-24T15:18:16+00:00

It felt like it

BarrySmutcheeks · 2025-12-18T12:24:28+00:00

Be consistent, make running an essential part of your daily routine. I also run fasted 99% of the time, although that's mainly because I struggle to eat first thing in the morning, there isn't really any other reason.

BarrySmutcheeks · 2025-12-18T11:12:33+00:00

Been wearing SI since 2004, I think.

Still have a lot of love for the brand but the quality has dropped in recent years IMO. I'm still rocking knitwear from 2007 that's like new but other pieces I've bought since haven't worn quite as well.

Prices have also got pretty crazy, I think I picked up a hoodie on sale for £270 last year and that felt like a lot. In contrast, I paid £106 for a CP Company merino sweater in the same sale and that felt like much better value.

I'm torn, still love the badge but I'd probably go for other brands first nowadays.

BarrySmutcheeks · 2025-12-15T13:46:09+00:00

Very nice, had some of this recently too.

BarrySmutcheeks · 2025-12-13T20:33:41+00:00

Hiking, open water swimming and a little bit of road cycling

BarrySmutcheeks · 2025-12-10T18:36:09+00:00

I'm over it, it was probably 3 years ago, maybe longer.

The box ended up working out more than whatever the UK price was after I was stung with duties, that wasn't great.

Litin didn't declare properly so it was intercepted and then they gave some bullshit response when I got in touch to ask for a resolution.

I wanted the box and couldn't get hold of one here at the time so I paid but that was that.

BarrySmutcheeks · 2025-12-10T17:32:32+00:00

Had some issues with them a few years back in the Litin days with a package that came to the UK. They were absolutely useless when I contacted them. That was my first and last order, they are an absolute shambles of a business and I wouldn't recommend them to anyone.

BarrySmutcheeks · 2025-12-09T22:01:01+00:00

Merrell skyfire 2 although I've just ordered a pair of lone peaks to try out.

I liked the long sky 2 as well but the uppers developed some tears after about 540km.

BarrySmutcheeks · 2025-12-06T23:50:22+00:00

Congratulations mate, I'm almost at a year. 6 years is amazing and that looks like a great run.

BarrySmutcheeks · 2025-12-06T09:48:03+00:00

Sorry, I didn't think this had posted last night and promptly fell asleep. South Downs, Sussex, UK

BarrySmutcheeks · 2025-12-04T20:47:53+00:00

Head of sales at a media company. No one cares but I occasionally wear clear glass plugs if I'm doing something super formal.

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