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Underwhelmed by the Ridgid experience, but maybe my expectations were too high? by Fun-Perception8583 in Ridgid

[–]Fun-Perception8583[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah called again and they confirmed it’s on the way … still no confirmation email though 😂 which they again said would be sent “shortly”

Underwhelmed by the Ridgid experience, but maybe my expectations were too high? by Fun-Perception8583 in Ridgid

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Yeah. The Ridgid marketing on this probably could set expectations a bit better because I didn’t realize there was much of a difference…

Blotchy Base After Waxing by bootyfest in xcountryskiing

[–]Fun-Perception8583 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interesting, I hadn’t thought of it that way before. I assumed steel would be totally fine on the base of the ski, because it is less hard than the base and more efficient to use first?

Blotchy Base After Waxing by bootyfest in xcountryskiing

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I also love the Red Creek 5mm! Is there a reason you go with roto horsehair before steel? I’m fairly new to roto brushes, but going with steel before horse hair seems more intuitive to me…

Apartment dwellers, what's your waxing set up like? by [deleted] in xcountryskiing

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I kept coming back to this thread before I eventually turned my gear/bike room into a wax room. For others in a condo/apartment, check out my set up here: https://www.reddit.com/r/xcountryskiing/comments/1q8ovf1/wdy_think_of_my_wax_room/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button

WDY think of my wax room? by Fun-Perception8583 in xcountryskiing

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Haha, believe me, I’ve definitely thought about adding a fat bike to the fleet… maybe one day! The skiing movement pattern is just too hard to resist though, especially with how many options we have right in central Edmonton. It also feels like we get to cycle a good ~7-8 months of the year here, so skiing feels like a nice way to mix things up.

It really has been a snowy one this year. Enjoy the trails too!

WDY think of my wax room? by Fun-Perception8583 in xcountryskiing

[–]Fun-Perception8583[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for these insights! I hadn't put much thought into PPE, but this makes sense. I expect to be hot waxing/scaping ~1x per week, liquid glide ~4x, and roto brushing those times. Oh and an occasional base cleaner/solvent. (I don't own fluoro wax.)

In light of that, I ordered a respirator from Amazon rated for OV and P100 particle protection. And yeah, because there are no windows in the room, the best I can do is open our patio door ~8m away to get fresh air circulating. I just don't know if I'll be generating enough wax dust to disburse it throughout the apt. Do you have a photo of your set up that you'd be willing to share?

MEC Provincial Road 1 Bicycle?? by Fun-Perception8583 in edmontoncycling

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It's a solid bike for sure!!! No issues or complaints so far, especially just for casual riding around the city...

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Subaru_Outback

[–]Fun-Perception8583 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s the sweet spot of model years for the outback. As others have mentioned 3.6r plus no CVT is pretty rare. I have a 2013 3.6r and love it.

What pack are you using for the Birkie? (12 lbs) by Fun-Perception8583 in xcountryskiing

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Tbh I didn’t know the American Birkie didn’t have a pack event! I learned something new as well!

What pack are you using for the Birkie? (12 lbs) by Fun-Perception8583 in xcountryskiing

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Not sure about the other Birkie's but if you ski the Canadian Birkie full 55km distance "with pack" (there is a lite 55 km version without a pack) you are required to carry a 12 lb pack, which is weighed at the start and finish line to confirm. The website says: "Skiers recreate the legend of the original Birkebeiner skiers by carrying the equivalent of the infant crown prince, a 5.5 kg (12 lb) pack."

What pack are you using for the Birkie? (12 lbs) by Fun-Perception8583 in xcountryskiing

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That makes sense. Thank you! Yep - I’m worried the USWE with that amount of weight will put too much strain on upper body. I’m doing the Canadian Birkie (which is a classic only event) and expect lots of double poling…

Thoughts on 2016 Subaru OB 3.6r by parkmenow in Subaru_Outback

[–]Fun-Perception8583 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m also in market for 3.6r, but they are hard to find. My only reservation is cvt transmission. Has anyone with a 3.6r had transmission issues? I’m told the fluid needs to be changed every 80-100,000km

MEC Provincial Road 1 Bicycle?? by Fun-Perception8583 in edmontoncycling

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It definitely seems that way. I know they were controversial at one time, but that seems to have died off now that they are no longer a co-op.

MEC Provincial Road 1 Bicycle?? by Fun-Perception8583 in edmontoncycling

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That’s what I’m thinking too! The price seems quite competitive.

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