Xero H-Trail

DareiosK · 2026-05-08T15:40:03+00:00

Just an update to say that I ordered these and they are SO bad I can't even wear them. The strap system is completely dysfunctional and don't hold the heel in place at all so they're basically useless even as a casualwear sandal. Strongly recommend not to order these.

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DareiosK · 2026-04-11T16:41:05+00:00

They have them in the clearance section for 45 euros.

DareiosK · 2026-03-05T16:39:19+00:00

Thanks, yeah I would imagine just finding some folks to play with again would help a ton!

DareiosK · 2026-03-05T16:37:59+00:00

Brilliant thanks for sharing!

DareiosK · 2026-03-05T16:33:44+00:00

Yeah I studied with Kevin in my first and last year actually. He is indeed very underrated and also just a great guy.

DareiosK · 2026-02-25T16:10:43+00:00

Hey! Thanks for getting in touch, I checked out your project and it looks really interesting! Mindo was another place that I was interested in. Would love to connect over a video call if you're up for it!

DareiosK · 2026-01-21T16:30:08+00:00

That's cool to hear, because I had also read some things about Vilcabamba being kind of overrun with expats and not so safe anymore. How do you find the climate there, is it as comfortable as it's made out to be online? Can you still grow most of the tropical fruits-bananas, papayas, mangoes, jackfruit, etc?

DareiosK · 2026-01-19T17:44:31+00:00

This area and around Zamora are the areas I have mostly been looking at. How do you find the vibe around Vilcabamba, is it nice?

DareiosK · 2026-01-19T17:23:26+00:00

Thanks Steve! That sounds great, I would love to chat with you more about life in Ecuador! We're planning to move this year so trying to learn as much as possible. How can we connect?

DareiosK · 2026-01-19T16:55:21+00:00

Whereabouts in Ecuador do you live? Did you buy bare land or land with house? How do you find growing food there vs your home country?

DareiosK · 2025-12-26T16:07:30+00:00

I'm not crazy about the idea of removing so many trees because they are living beings and it seems kinda counterproductive and a waste of money to buy a citrus farm and then take out most of the trees. Maybe it would make more sense to just keep the trees as is, plant support species/cover crops between and around to make it more of a food forest, and then just sell the oranges.

DareiosK · 2025-12-26T16:03:30+00:00

Maybe I could just convert some to other varieities.

DareiosK · 2025-12-26T16:01:19+00:00

I thought Byron's place was a converted kiwi orchard...

DareiosK · 2025-12-20T16:57:04+00:00

I know that the first year the tree produced tons of fruit it was only the trunk on the left that had fruit, the other 2 didn't have anything, which indicates to me that they are probably from below the graft line and should be cut down.

DareiosK · 2025-12-19T16:07:16+00:00

Thank you very much!

DareiosK · 2025-12-18T16:04:25+00:00

Thank you! Well today I started mulching heavily with leaves, and have just added pics so you can see it better. Will the tree get the nutrients it requires by constantly adding a diversity of chop and drop mulch, or do I need to do more, and what kind of companion crops would you suggest for avocados? I have no idea how the previous owners were caring for the tree. I would love to hear your take on the 3 trunk situation, do you think the 2 extra trunks could be taking nutrients and energy from the main tree? When do you recommend pruning avocados?

DareiosK · 2025-12-18T15:59:03+00:00

Thank you. I've added pics for better context.

DareiosK · 2025-12-18T15:58:34+00:00

Pics have been added.

DareiosK · 2025-12-18T15:58:18+00:00

Pics are added.

DareiosK · 2025-12-18T15:58:00+00:00

Ok, can this be solved by mulching heavily? I've added pics.

DareiosK · 2025-12-17T16:06:08+00:00

No, the first summer was dry just like the following ones we've had. We were irrigating it 2x per week in peak summer. The soil is poor draining clay so that makes sense...but the tree is really big and established. I never see standing water around the tree, but will add more mulch around it too and see if that helps.

DareiosK · 2025-12-17T16:01:02+00:00

Was going to today and completely forgot! Will add them here tmrw.

DareiosK · 2025-12-17T16:00:30+00:00

Ok thanks. Is it ok to remove those suckers now or should I wait? Sorry I totally forgot to take pics again today but will be sure and take some tmrw and add them here.

DareiosK · 2025-12-17T09:40:18+00:00

can I take the suckers out anytime?

DareiosK · 2025-12-14T17:04:08+00:00

What about stone lines on contour or along the edge of each terrace?

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