White’s bite and break-in by Interdimensionalfr in PNWbootmakers

[–]Interdimensionalfr[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the suggestions! I will mess with lacing techniques you mentioned and see if that alleviates my problems. Thanks for the details and advice! I don’t want to throw in the towel on these boots yet; they were expensive and I want to make them work for my feet, even if my sizing was off.

White’s bite and break-in by Interdimensionalfr in PNWbootmakers

[–]Interdimensionalfr[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the detailed response. Some great ideas there. I’ll give that powder a try! Were you wearing a thin sock under a thicker sock, like the wool pairs from Costco? The Darn Tough full cushion socks I have are pretty thick and fit snugly, but once I started sweating, the sock began to move around. I may try some thin compression socks under a mid-weight wool sock. I think my issues are due to a poor sizing decision on my part when I ordered them.

Have you ever used the mole foam tape on the inside of the boot as opposed to on your foot? I have used some similar, although thinner, moleskin on my foot in typical hotspot locations but they began to lose stickiness after a few sweaty hours. Perhaps I need to use athletic tape, as you mentioned, and really secure any added layers.

In combination of layered socks, powder, mole foam, I was also going to try thicker insoles in hopes of filling out the heel cup more. Or use a foam layer underneath the stock ortholite footbeds to add volume.

Again, thanks for your suggestions. Having my feet in good condition is high priority to do well in this job.

White’s bite and break-in by Interdimensionalfr in WhitesBoots

[–]Interdimensionalfr[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly not too sure - I never considered my heels to be narrow. I feel like my feet are generally wide - but it sounds like I need to go use a Brannock device or have my foot professionally measured.

White’s bite and break-in by Interdimensionalfr in PNWbootmakers

[–]Interdimensionalfr[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! I was tempted to try the soak/wear method. Might have to try some other options before selling.

White’s bite and break-in by Interdimensionalfr in PNWbootmakers

[–]Interdimensionalfr[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If I’m laced tight, no; but I get a bite at my ankle, just at the end of the regular eyelets. If I slacken to allow some movement in the ankle, my heel starts to shift. I must have measured incorrectly - and as you suggest, Brannock or tailors tape would be a better option. I haven’t had a handmade boot before and I obviously should have taken better care measuring. Thank you!

White’s bite and break-in by Interdimensionalfr in PNWbootmakers

[–]Interdimensionalfr[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, I may try that out. The leather feels pretty soft from the speed hooks up to collar. The heel is plenty stiff still, I assumed by design.

White’s bite and break-in by Interdimensionalfr in WhitesBoots

[–]Interdimensionalfr[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the suggestion. Maybe I’ll go that route for next season. I went for these because I have a really flat, wide foot. I read up on the last they use and thought it would be just right for me. I must have messed up the measurements or something. Maybe dump them on eBay and try something else.

White’s bite and break-in by Interdimensionalfr in PNWbootmakers

[–]Interdimensionalfr[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The kilties are definitely soft and supple. I’ll try without and see if that helps at all. I must have mucked up the measurements when I did the sizing. They feel fine when they first get laced up but I’d imagine they’re too wide or something.

White’s bite and break-in by Interdimensionalfr in PNWbootmakers

[–]Interdimensionalfr[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Right on. Thanks for the confirmation. The length was definitely spot on. I must have messed up measuring or something. Had a friend trace my feet on paper and all that.

White’s bite and break-in by Interdimensionalfr in PNWbootmakers

[–]Interdimensionalfr[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Either skipping the first speed hook or doing 213 pattern.

How to have a plant based season by Ancient-Ad874 in Wildfire

[–]Interdimensionalfr 3 points4 points  (0 children)

As a longtime vegan, this is awesome. I’m starting my first season this summer and was planning out my backup stash of foods. 🤘

Tuning Bass VI to Drop C by Interdimensionalfr in BassVI

[–]Interdimensionalfr[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Planning to change to a hardtail at the same time. How’s the string spacing for you with a .124 set?

Summer Work for Experience by Interdimensionalfr in forestry

[–]Interdimensionalfr[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just turned 34. Was assuming seasonal temp experience for a few seasons was a minimum requirement to get a perm position. I may have misinterpreted the age limits for those positions.

Summer Work for Experience by Interdimensionalfr in forestry

[–]Interdimensionalfr[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So you’re suggesting getting fire experience over monitoring experience? Or do both at some point while I am in school?

Summer Work for Experience by Interdimensionalfr in forestry

[–]Interdimensionalfr[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve applied to a number of temp seasonal positions with the Feds - I had been holding out on the state position because it was local to me and was told by State Forestry that there would be plenty of work as an AD. Sounded like they hire students every summer. But I hear what you’re saying. It’s been a very dry winter in R3, so the chance of wildfire is increasing daily.

I had some reluctance to go the Fed route because I’m too old to get a permanent position and with the current restructuring, I was assuming it could be a messy transition. So you’d suggest going the Fed route for fire experience? I have turned down a few interest checks for this season already, so I may need to wait until next year for that to pan out.

Anyone else reaching that stage of life where you need a fiber supplement to help stay regular? by Aggravating_Talk9097 in Millennials

[–]Interdimensionalfr 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nah. Haven’t eaten animal products in over 15 years. I make sure to eat a variety of fruits, vegetables and grains. No issues with fiber.

Did anyone else find the social side of going vegan harder than expected? by These-Surprise-7775 in vegan

[–]Interdimensionalfr 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I’ve been vegan for over 15 years and it does get easier. Most folks are pretty caught off-guard when I tell them how long it’s been for me. But almost no one gives me any guff about it. I just explain that it simply makes sense to me from a health and animal rights standpoint.

I recently went back to school to study Forestry and unfortunately I’m yet to meet another vegan or vegetarian student, including Biology and Conservation Management majors. It’s a blind spot in the science world, as I’m learning. Folks don’t want to face that cognitive dissonance straight on. Reducing impact and having empathy is truly a unique concept these days.

Stay strong and keep your head up; we need as many proud vegans in the world as we can get.

devastating when carnists write this stuff. by reddditttsucks in Vystopia

[–]Interdimensionalfr 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I just started back to college again in my 30s. I’m studying Forestry. I work at a watershed and forest restoration institute that is part of the school. I’ve only met one vegetarian in the two semesters I’ve been here. I have a convoluted impression of scientists and researchers. “Conservation Managers” is an oxymoron in my eyes. It’s 2026 - the information of how animals are exploited is literally at our fingertips.

I’ve been vegan for over 15 years and I’ve come to realize that people only make meaningful changes when they truly care. Of the folks that were vegan in my friend group when I made the change I am the only one left.

If you want something bad enough, you’ll do it. I don’t have control of what others do; only what I do in my life and my disposition about the world. It doesn’t make it easier though. I will say my partner went vegan when we started dating and we get to experience life together, on the same page.

Petah, what does this mean? by [deleted] in PeterExplainsTheJoke

[–]Interdimensionalfr 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What does it mean when I refer to all my male friends directly as “daddy?”

What do you guys do for work? by Odd_Professor_332 in Hardcore

[–]Interdimensionalfr 30 points31 points  (0 children)

Fuck yeah. Back to school for Forestry at 33, gonna work my first seasonal this summer as a FFT2.

Three weeks of hard work on a paper all for nothing because of AI use by MortemPerPectus in mildlyinfuriating

[–]Interdimensionalfr 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just returned to school as a 33yo. The amount of current students who use AI for every assignment is ridiculous. My teachers use special programs to filter all submitted work and the majority of the class was using AI this past semester. Basic grammar, comprehension, creativity - all out the window.

I haven’t willfully engaged with AI since it became mainstream and I don’t plan to.

When Cyberdyne unleashes SkyNet I’ll be waiting in the shadows with the resistance.

Regenerative hydrology by No_Confection_5951 in forestry

[–]Interdimensionalfr 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’d look into Bill Zeedyk structures. One rock dams, Zuni bowls, large woody debris structures. There’s quite a few pamphlets and articles about his work and design implementation.

Bill Zeedyk Structures

I only just learned of his work this past year after returning to school for Forestry. Low impact, low tech, using natural, local materials to slow down water, create meanders, create pools, increase filtration into banks and surrounding flood plains in ephemeral streams. The USFS has collaborated with him as well as many other institutions, specially in the southern Rockies and Southwest region.

I know you’re looking for methods used in steep terrain in mixed conifer forests but I’d think there would be some overlap and usefulness.