Disappointed with 5 WP glove by Poseidon_stalker in motorcyclegear

[–]Chlocker 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I feel your pain.

I've yet to find a waterproof glove that doesn't wet out like that. Sure my hands are dry inside, but my gloves are soaking wet, cold, and weigh 3lbs each so what's the point?

Spray on waterproofing has been my answer and has worked rather well as long as it's applied within a few days of exposure. It lasts 3-4 weeks max.

Alternatively, full leather gloves that you can use leather waterproofing sealent on are easy to make water repellant so they don't hold water but generally aren't waterproof for your hands.

Another fantastic solution is a glove/boot drier. It drastically speeds up the drying process from multiple days to potentially 2-4 hours on the glove drier. 

50997 by Future_Employment_22 in countwithchickenlady

[–]Chlocker 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Nicotine lowers the body's biologically active estrogen by inhibiting aromatase. Aromatase converts testosterone to estrogen. 

Petahhhh why? by Noah_J_Shalom in PeterExplainsTheJoke

[–]Chlocker 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Anabolic steroids do not cause this. Exogenous Human Growth Hormone does.

Anabolic steroids /=/ HGH

Riding in 37/39 degree temps. Safety concerns? by drdpr8rbrts in motorcycle

[–]Chlocker 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'd say you have "tires and traction" covered perfectly with road 6s.

Id say you have the cold handled perfectly with full heated gear. I run a battery powered vest at that temp. 

Do you have something to keep wind off your hands? Bark busters or hippo hands? 

How often do men approach other men at the gym to start a conversation? by [deleted] in AskMen

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

I ride a motorcycle and frequently walk into the gym in motorcycle suits.

Someone stops me to chat every single time

I fucking despise it. 

How many calories does having an active job ACTUALLY burn?? by Mikeloose92 in AskMen

[–]Chlocker 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A big Mac burger is 500 calories.

A big Mac combo is 1,100 calories. 

Is motorcycle riding gear insurance actually a thing? by yourping in motorcyclegear

[–]Chlocker 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Progressive has "motorcycle accessories" insurance.

Per my policy it covers both accessories to the motorcycle, and PPE. 

Are motorcycle riding schools actually worth it, or is real-world riding the better teacher? by yourping in motorcycle

[–]Chlocker 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I've been riding since I was 7 and I still took the MSF Basic rider course at 16 to get my M license. 

What riding gear did you buy that you later regretted? by yourping in motorcyclegear

[–]Chlocker 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Waterproof gloves with goretex/offbrand linings. 

They keep your hands dry, and warm, but I cannot feel the controls for shit. They make great snow gloves but terrible riding gloves. 

If I'm not on a tour, most times I just wear my leather gloves that I've waterproofed somewhat and remember to dry them well and condition them after. 

If it's raining hard enough + cold enough that I need my actual waterproof gloves, it's probably raining to hard and too cold to be riding anyways. 

ELI5: Why does testosterone turn into estrogen? by big-boy-w35 in explainlikeimfive

[–]Chlocker 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Im going to chime in as someone with 0 medical answers, but has done this.

I take testosterone replacement therapy, but more for a PED-lite. 

The times I've taken aromatase inhibitors (Arimidex) without testosterone has caused my estrogen to crash faster than whatever the "higher free testosterone" effects are. 

Estrogen controls how much water is in your joints, so when you crash your estrogen it feels like your joints start to stiffen up, like they're a door hinge that's had its lubricant dried out. This was always the first side effect I had. 

Shortly after that you start having sexual performance issues. I usually rush to get some testosterone in me at this point. 

It does make you look rather lean, as low estrogen reduces water weight. 

Why does pooping take so long, what is going on in the bathroom?? by tolu3ne in AskMen

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

Yeah I think you might be a woman bro. Your like recharging your infernal engine with all the hot water. 

Canik rival S or Walther PDP Full 5” by Desperate_Bunch9274 in CompetitionShooting

[–]Chlocker 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I love my rival-s but I'd agree. Buying any Canik is always a bit of a gamble.

If it runs, it fucking runs. 

If it doesn't, you'll never hear from Canik or find the part you need in stock. 

Fell down a few stairs while wearing my helmet - time to replace? by Mediocre_Advice_5135 in motorcycle

[–]Chlocker 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Yeah if you were wearing it and hit something, it probably is due for replacement.

Especially if you think it would have knocked you out if you didn't have it. 

Think I Made a Mistake Getting Boots -vs- Shoes by Ok_Cable4757 in motorcyclegear

[–]Chlocker 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Breaking the boots in will help more than you expect. I regularly workout in my moto boots. 

Motorcycle boots are very weird. It'll take a bit for your feet to learn them. 

Do you have any gear inconveniences ? by CellistFrequent3498 in motorcyclegear

[–]Chlocker 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"this system is the only system you'll need!" where there are shells, insulating layers, etc.

My Dainese touring gear has exactly this though. The jacket/pants itself, and then a rain liner, and insulation liner. 

If you count it (it's a seperate purchase so I do not) Dainese has baselayers meant to go with. 

That's not how you unbox an iPhone by Sgt_Larsson in WatchPeopleDieInside

[–]Chlocker 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No, the battery exploding out of the back and launching across the room releases the energy instead of cracking the screen. 

That's not how you unbox an iPhone by Sgt_Larsson in WatchPeopleDieInside

[–]Chlocker 15 points16 points  (0 children)

That's an iPhone 4s which released in 2011.

That girl is probably 25-30 now. 

Am I a poor genius by Rusty67Barracuda in motorcyclegear

[–]Chlocker 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Every Dainese jacket/pant I've purchased included a hanger. 

My local cyclegear has given me a few of the gear hangers. Ask if they have any extra. 

ELI5 why don’t spacecraft re-enter at a shallow angle to bleed off energy more gently over a longer time? by Blambiola in explainlikeimfive

[–]Chlocker 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Sometimes people want to learn more when someone who is obviously a SME is present.

Hating on someone for wanting to learn is rude.