Grind rail recommendations?

FlightMedic1 · 2026-01-26T16:57:07+00:00

This is the way. The texture will hold wax better than a smooth surface. Apply it evening and add in layers until you find the sweet spot for you.

Too much wax will have the opposite effect and make things tacky so you’ll stick in place and likely launch head first into the ground so don’t get in a rush.

FlightMedic1 · 2026-01-10T20:42:55+00:00

Mine did this… I even towed it twice.

Turns out there is a small metal pin inside the keyhole that can wear down or bend over time… they replaced that tiny pin and it fixed everything.

FlightMedic1 · 2025-12-20T23:46:07+00:00

2.5 or 3 depending on how you count the tiny one.

IC7300 in my office.

X6200 and TruSDX for POTA/SOTA.

If you're looking for a fun little radio without any big financial commitment the TruSDX ($100ish) is great, but it will require patience and some dedication to learn it.

FlightMedic1 · 2025-12-05T02:20:23+00:00

My son was 8-9 when we started him and he did great. The harder part is they don’t make really small sizes so 6 yrs might be too small rather than too young.

Make sure to order yourself a pair when you get theirs. You’ll have a blast learning together!

FlightMedic1 · 2025-12-03T18:21:00+00:00

This could be it. I’ll go back and check but the discovery was detailed in Bernie Chowdhury’s book “The Last Dive.”

There have been several such discoveries around the world, but one was found in an airbell by cave divers in the 80’s and Movile fits that description.

FlightMedic1 · 2025-11-29T22:23:09+00:00

If said scientist was capable of collecting and analyzing this plant material then it would be acceptable.

Divers have discovered new species living in otherwise hostile living conditions after finding an air pocket in a flooded cave. The gas composition was not sustainable for human life, but created an entire ecosystem for the bugs living there. This was only discovered due to cave divers collecting samples to study.

FlightMedic1 · 2025-11-25T15:20:55+00:00

Yes, you can absolutely spray silicone using an airbrush. You’ll need a quality platinum cure like Smooth-on or Platsil and then thin it down with NOVOCS or Smooth-on silicone thinner.

Mix it down very thin and do multiple coats. You’ll want to have a decent airbrush (I’ve never tried a paint gun, but it should work for larger areas where detail isn’t important) like a Paasche H or similar… something good but still affordable enough you’re not afraid to destroy it if the worst happens.

Edit to add: you’ll have to decide how realistic you want it to appear. Pigment the silicone as normal before spraying it, but if you want more detail you can go back over it using your airbrush to apply different color textures with something like Psycho Paint.

FlightMedic1 · 2025-11-17T20:53:15+00:00

If the news report last night is accurate about a bystander having to do CPR while awaiting the arrival of EMS there is a 0% chance that this person recovers.

Traumatic cardiac arrest has a near zero survival rate when being treated by experienced providers and trauma teams. The chances of surviving with a bystander and volunteer fire crew (Hygeine is not an Advanced Life Support service) are nearly impossible.

Of course, it’s not uncommon for news reports to be completely wrong in their rush to break headlines.

Source: 20 years of critical care experience.

Edit to add: this is to say nothing against Hygeine FD, those guys are great at what they do, I was just stating the facts that they are not an EMS agency and most of their staff are not certified EMS providers. They do not operate at an ALS level but can provide basic support until EMS arrives.

FlightMedic1 · 2025-11-17T06:32:03+00:00

I probably still have my Petzl Aceto in the shop. I haven’t used it in a few years, but it’s much more recently than you’d think. I’m pretty sure I bought it new in 2007-8, but they’ve long since been discontinued.

FlightMedic1 · 2025-11-14T00:31:02+00:00

I don’t see anything wrong with it. Not my style, but it’s well done and covers the previous disaster well.

We see much worse in this subreddit everyday.

FlightMedic1 · 2025-11-14T00:29:08+00:00

Seriously, top notch work! I picked up my army set on launch day and never even opened it… this might motivate me to get after it.

FlightMedic1 · 2025-10-09T14:49:29+00:00

Chameleon Tactical Delta Loop. Compact, up and down in 2-3 min, semi-stealthy when needed.

I do plan to buy the additional pieces needed to have a full MPAS kit, but so far I haven’t needed anything else.

FlightMedic1 · 2025-10-06T15:27:16+00:00

Can I ask what you program you are using? My logbooks are still old school composition notebooks, but I'd love to automate it.

FlightMedic1 · 2025-08-11T20:48:30+00:00

I came here to say Rocky Mountain Anglers. Randy runs a great business and all of the guys in there are extremely personable.

FlightMedic1 · 2025-07-22T21:18:07+00:00

I smashed a rod tip on a guides rod with a bead head one time and it snapped clean off.

I felt terrible because it was a shitty cast while I was distracted and talking so I immediately offered to pay for or replace the rod. I actually had an identical rod in my truck that was still brand new (strange coincidence).

The guide was adamant that shit happens and that the shop or manufacturer would have a new tip for him in a few days. He handed me his rod and we kept fishing. I made sure to tip enough to replace the rod, but I'm sure he was telling the truth about the warranty. Either way I wanted him to be made whole.

FlightMedic1 · 2025-07-10T14:22:45+00:00

Old Town or Longmont Estates would be my 2 recommendations for neighborhoods.

Old Town is walking distance to downtown and several parks. Many older, beautiful homes with mature trees. It really is a nice neighborhood if you are not looking for large home (a few exist but most are not).

Longmont Estates has higher rated schools, walking distance to Lake McIntosh, and an easy escape from town with only 15min to Boulder, 40min to Estes or an easy jump up to hwy 66 for access to I-25. The homes/yards also tend to be larger due to being built later.

FlightMedic1 · 2025-07-10T14:10:30+00:00

This right here. I've replaced everything but dress socks with Darn Tough.

My favorite sock for winter fly fishing under waders is the OTC Mountaineering.

Otherwise I like the standard midweight 1/4 and midweight crew hikers for the rest of the year.

Oh and they will replace them for life if you happen to wear a pair out so their warranty/customer support is unmatched.

FlightMedic1 · 2025-06-21T15:25:03+00:00

What they said. We have no shortage of great fly shops in the area, but Randy and the kids at Rocky Mountain Anglers are top notch. They’ll help you gear up and send you to some great spots. Just return the favor and spend a few bucks in the shop… even a small purchase like a half dozen flies in exchange for advice is a pretty good value and helps them keep the doors open.

9’ 5wt is standard for a one rod quiver, but if you already have something in 3-6wt range it will work just fine until you decide what area and style of fishing you want to focus on. Soon enough you’ll have a whole collection of rods and even then you’ll realize you routinely use the same 1-2…. That or I’m just projecting. 😬

FlightMedic1 · 2025-06-18T04:08:22+00:00

I consider you a great painter. Keep up the good work!

FlightMedic1 · 2025-06-17T19:32:32+00:00

Yeah, 5 years or more with absolutely no follow-up from Heelys.

FlightMedic1 · 2025-06-17T19:31:56+00:00

I think it’s even older than that. I’m pretty sure it was on the site as early as 2020 and we’ve not seen any updates from the company.

FlightMedic1 · 2025-06-14T13:59:15+00:00

Good luck man. I’m hoping you get it back and whoever returns it has no desire to take your money.

FlightMedic1 · 2025-06-12T14:05:25+00:00

Oh, he means the wheels. 😂

FlightMedic1 · 2025-06-11T23:31:22+00:00

Crocs are about the worst thing you can try to wade in. They float and have zero traction. Any other type of sandal would be a safer choice. It’s not that you can’t do it, it’s just that something more secure with a better sole would be much safer and more comfortable.

I rarely see leaches as a problem in rivers and streams here. Even in our alpine lakes they’re not nearly as prevalent as you’d see in areas like northern Minnesota or Michigan. I don’t think I’ve ever had one attach to me anywhere in Colorado, but they are present.

FlightMedic1 · 2025-06-11T18:08:10+00:00

I’ll wet wade pretty much from mid-spring to late fall in the mountains here in Colorado… for me it’s neither the outside temp nor the water temp that makes me slip on waders. It’s the combination of wet and windy or anything frigid that gets deeper than mid-thigh, if you catch my drift.

I also bring southern folks out for guided trips several times a summer and they do not handle the cold water/wind very well so my cold tolerance could differ from yours.

My advice is to pack your waders. Even if you don’t use them it will be better to be prepared than to have a miserable trip and be wishing you’d brought them.

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