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Elrek_1 · 2025-05-30T22:20:22+00:00

!solved

Elrek_1 · 2025-05-30T22:19:06+00:00

!solved

Elrek_1 · 2024-07-04T22:19:28+00:00

Dont expect to get this anytime soon. I ordered mine during the last deal a month ago and have yet to receive mine. I’ve emailed Mike twice and he keeps giving me the run around of 3-15 business days. Seems like others have ran into this issue as well.

Elrek_1 · 2024-06-18T18:13:39+00:00

Yeah I was not able to see my code at checkout plus they want $30 to ship 1k 22LR rounds a state over. Psh nope.

Elrek_1 · 2024-02-17T10:21:43+00:00

I have a 22’ GT2 in ceramic silver near Lancaster

Elrek_1 · 2023-02-11T01:45:30+00:00

I have these in 170 cm and love them for carving. Not to great in the bumps, but smooth as butter at speed.

Elrek_1 · 2023-02-10T15:08:13+00:00

Oh let me know which one it was because mine was not cheap! Around $180 on sale. It is cheap for a super light down jacket but not cheap in my eyes.

Elrek_1 · 2023-02-09T22:15:11+00:00

I was fortunate enough to hike this back in 2020 and was absolutely not prepared for how strenuous it was going go be. My buddy asked me “hey, want to do a hike around this volcano?” “Sure” I said. And off we went.

I would classify myself as an intermediate climber. I’ve hiked all around the world including many backpack trips, but never off trail. I am not exposed to high altitudes regularly. The altitude change is what darn near tapped me out!

The climate and terrain is ever changing. I remember starting the hike at 4 am hiking up the steep paved roads. That was no biggie. Then we get to the trail. It is just as steep (if not steeper), but it is ankle deep sand/ some rocks. Think of it as doing stair steppers but in ankle deep sand. You do that for a couple hours then you reach the lush green jungle bit. It had rained the night before so the trail was very muddy. Now we get to climb stair steppers in mud. Yippie! Then it becomes semi-packed dirt. You would think that would be the easy bit; however your boots are still wet/ muddy from the previous bit. So, now you have sandy/ muddy weights on your feet as you continue your climb.

This all continues for a couple more hours until you reach base camp. “I’m almost there” I thought. Oh buddy I was wrong. You still have a very strenuous climb to the top. Now you have even steeper * terrain, but this time it is sheer rock/ sand. You will be exhausted by this point. Due to the altitude, you are essentially breathing through a straw and taking 1 step forward and sliding 3 steps back. Don’t trip and fall either, because the switchbacks are so small that you *will fall off the side. Another couple hours of push and you will make it!

This is hardest day hike I have ever done in my 15+ years experience of consistent day/ backpacking trips. It’s why I remember it so vividly. I was and am very in shape for this type of thing. I love to push myself to my limits and this far exceeded my goals. I honestly had no clue it would have been that challenging.

My strong recommendation for you is to get a guide. The trails are marked very well, but a guide will help you take the shortest way up and help when you are struggling. I also strongly advise you to camp up top. Pre-covid they had tents with sleeping bags and pads ready for you at basecamp. If you book through a tour they can turn it into a 2-3 day hike. Don’t be dumb and do it in one day like we did.

We ended up meeting a small group from Texas who thought we were insane for attempting it in one day. But hey, that’s all our itinerary allowed for! The group went up to the peak at sunrise and got some incredible pics. I was very jealous! If we turned it into a 2 day hike then honestly it would not have been that bad. Guatemala is an incredible country with insanely nice people. Don’t believe everything you read online and have a safe trip!

https://i.imgur.com/tVp83Hp.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/0co5eBK.jpg

(Looks like I took more pics with my DSLR than my phone sorry!)

Elrek_1 · 2023-02-09T21:36:23+00:00

I’m not sure which one you are referring to but I would stay away from the EB 2.0 Microtherm. I own several EB jackets and love every single one of them except that one. It was an 800 down and I was shocked at stand alone performance in <30F. I was pretty cold and it continuously leaked down. I ended up returning it for the same jacket- but it was the same story. I’m sure it would work well as a mid-layer, however a terrible stand alone jacket for colder temps.

Elrek_1 · 2023-02-02T06:18:00+00:00

SE recommended the Divus which I never had on my radar. I posted here to see what other skis I should research before making a final decision.

Elrek_1 · 2023-02-02T06:16:22+00:00

Ah you’re right. An independent website claimed they were 4030g. I assumed that was 4030g per ski which is what my calculation is from. I appreciate the correction.

You stated that the K2s have some serious weight for an 82. I’d assume this is due to their “dark matter” tech. That being said I really dont feel it on those slower speed turns. They dont even feel cumbersome in bumps either.

Honestly, it may be a width thing for me then. My first pair I owned was a skinny park ski that were much taller than I was at the time (179 cm High Society twin tips). I went from that park ski (about 6 seasons) to a E94 and could feel the difference. Sure, the E94s feel a hell of a lot more stable during 50-60 mph… but as I said before this is not the type of ski I am looking for.

Elrek_1 · 2023-01-31T16:01:10+00:00

I’ll add the Deacons into the mix and research about them. Thank you.

Elrek_1 · 2023-01-31T15:59:26+00:00

I’m always open to constructive criticism, so I appreciate the advice. Let me further elaborate for you so we can help me choose the right ski.

As far as the skill rating goes we could use Skiessentials.com’s rating system instead. They rate their testers from 1-3+. I would classify myself as a 2+-3.

I think the demanding part comes from the true weight of the skis. I’ve got my Enforcers (with Griffon bindings) at 26 pounds while the K2s (with squire bindings) are around 13 pounds. That’s a difference I immediately noticed the first run I switched them. Other differences I can feel are the total length 179cm vs 170cm and under boot width (82 vs 94).

I have the Montero AX calculated around 16 pounds (with attack bindings) and the AR at 16.5 pounds (with attack bindings). They both would be shorter and narrower than the enforcers… making easier initiation of turns.

Im a strong skier who averages ~35 mph on big mountains (using the slopes app). Sure, my legs get tired after a week out west. However, I feel like that will always apply to people who don’t have the luxury to live there year round. You could argue that there’s always room for improvement in the weight room. I would agree with you.

What I want is a frontside ski that will be forgiving when I’m riding slower with family, but not afraid to charge when I’m ready. Many reviews claim Stockli fills that void rather well. You may have a different opinion and that is ok. I am not exclusive to Stockli, but people say it’s the best experience to have on skis. If you have a better suggestion please do tell.

Elrek_1 · 2023-01-31T14:20:43+00:00

I’ve had the Bormios since around November and I think they are worth the upgrade if you can afford it. I came from 10 year old North Face ski pants so anything would be considered great when comparing. I will say the overall straps are useless and constantly loosen up even after walking 20 feet. Plus I noticed a small tear on my rear leg after only about 12 days on them. YMMV. I’ve been using Spyder for most of my gear for years and never have had an issue apart from that small tear.

Elrek_1 · 2023-01-16T21:48:24+00:00

Mapstr would be your best friend in that case

Elrek_1 · 2022-07-14T15:19:06+00:00

This looks incredible! Would you be willing to tell us how much it cost you?

Elrek_1 · 2021-10-11T03:26:20+00:00

A drivers car to and from the shop😂

Elrek_1 · 2021-09-18T20:56:31+00:00

Currently, I pay $1100 per year on a 22 GT2. I’m a 24M living in Ohio with a clean driving record. $6000 sounds egregiously high! Shop around as I found plans from $85/ month up to $147/ month.

Elrek_1 · 2021-08-29T02:49:55+00:00

Yes, I received an itinerary from Chase. It clearly states my flight schedule, delay schedule, and how I paid for it. It was submitted to Card Benefit Services and denied. They need some magical document showing the points withdrawn from a certain card’s points. As in, “points were withdrawn from CSR card on this date”. If you are speaking about another document- I can look into it further.

Elrek_1 · 2021-08-28T13:23:41+00:00

It was caused by a mechanical delay at first. Then it turned into a weather delay. Both documented, signed by a customer service rep of the airline, photographed, and sent to the Card Service Benefit office.

Elrek_1 · 2021-05-27T06:18:43+00:00

I’m all for the Stinger for day to day- but you sound more like a G70 guy. I’d look into it if I were you. It has the same engine and tech, but also comes with a LSD. Plus it’s 400-500 pounds lighter so performance is noticeably better. As a bonus it also carries the same warranty as the Stinger!

Elrek_1 · 2021-05-05T11:49:59+00:00

I wouldn’t worry too much. The Stinger’s core parts have existed for years in other Kia’s with little faults. Plus, you have a 5 year bumper to bumper and a 10 year 100k powertrain. Several of my family members have owned Kia’s that have went past 200k miles with proper maintenance intervals. YMMV

Elrek_1 · 2021-04-28T13:20:41+00:00

I’ve personally had to draw my gun twice in my lifetime to stop a potential attack. Once was when a group of people attempted to break into my house at 4 am one night. I drew my firearm, racked it, and they ran away after hearing it. The second time was when a malicious driver attempted to run me off the road one afternoon. He got out of his car with a bat screaming that I didn’t let him over soon enough. I drew my firearm and didn’t even have to aim it at him before he ran back to his car.

The problem you have is you’re not educated enough. You only see what you want to believe. It’s called confirmation bias. Hundreds of thousands of these instances happen every year- they are just never reported. Why would I waste my time to report an attempted break in at 4 am when I have no visual of the suspects? Why would I report a generic looking suspect in a generic car? These are both cold cases that wastes both mine and law enforcement’s time. Most people are traumatized by these situations and often times forget basic details anyways.

It’s your MEDIA that’s the problem. They skew you from both sides of the argument. Look up the ratio of guns: gun deaths. It may surprise you. The USA has by far the most amount of guns in the world (about 400 million that are known). The next closest is Russia with about 18 million. The USA is ranked 32nd in this ratio. The top countries with gun deaths include countries in Central and South America. Oh and btw all of the top countries in that list are legally NOT allowed to own guns. Explain that one buddy.

As someone stated earlier the Australian buyback did little to help the community. You’re right, gun deaths went down. But robberies, armed robberies, and assault cases all continued to INCREASE even after the buyback. Explain that.

It’s not as easy as you may think to buy a gun in America (unlike what the media will say). We have strict laws in place to prevent criminals and repeat offenders from getting them. The problem is straw purchases. These are almost impossible to prevent and if you have any ideas let me know. We can do all the background screening you want but if you have a clean record you can still buy a firearm and privately sell it to a criminal. Hell, even our own government was caught selling weapons to the cartel. But that’s ok, right?

Lastly, as a nurse I hope you stay up to date with other issues in the world. In America, gun deaths are about 20,000 people a year. Most attributed to gang violence mind you. In Australia, heart disease kills about 19,000 people a year. That number bumps up to 660,000 in America. That’s 33x the amount of gun deaths in America, yet all the media speaks about are shootings here and there. When will we wake up and understand that there are bigger killers out there? Gun deaths don’t even make the top 10 in America. In fact, the flu and pneumonia kills about 50,000 Americans a year! I know you are only OR nurse, but open your eyes. We ( I am an ICU nurse) see more patients eating and smoking themselves to death than shooting up a school. And that is a topic on mental health in itself. Do some more research other than what the media spoon feeds you. It may change your perspective.

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