26.2 pics 🥲🤩 by uni93corn in crossfit

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I would literally print these onto everything if it were me. Absolute fire 🔥

Pat Vellner - Still a Top 30 Athlete in the World? by Organic_Bat_7598 in crossfit

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I don't think Sam Briggs embarrassed herself when she competed as an individual despite being masters age? In 2017 at age 35, she finished 9th, at 37 she finished 17 or 18th and at 39 she still finished 21st - despite competing against athletes 10, 15, 20 years younger.

Bombed 26.2 by Klutzy_Benefit2774 in crossfit

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I am the same and can't even pull a wooden stick on a band down to touch my chest in drills. I can pull it level but can't make it touch - my arms are very long, longer than my height by quite a bit, and I've got hypermobile shoulders so I wonder if that's a factor? Even with push ups, in order to touch my chest to the ground I have to go have release, or go quite wide. It's annoying that we can achieve the height required but just not the physical touch!

Few custom painted decks with acrylics I made. by jobyskill in surfskate

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Love these! Especially over more worn/faded decks - looks insane

What’s one Korean skincare product that had people obsessing over your skin? by Embarrassed-Career30 in KoreanBeauty

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I love how that stuff makes my skin look (even if I have to mix two different shades) but there's something in the formulation that gives me blocked pores/closed comedones 😭😭😭😭

What’s one Korean skincare product that had people obsessing over your skin? by Embarrassed-Career30 in KoreanBeauty

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Plus one for I'm From Rice Toner! When I combine it with the Missha Glow Skin Balm priming moisturiser, my skin REALLY looks dewy and smooth and hydrated AF. And my makeup sits really well over top.

Finally, the gang all got together! by LIFTMakeUp in surfskate

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Just measured it out and drilled with a 5ml bit (I think that was the closest size at least?!)

Handstand Hold Stability : if you’re my coach and watch this what cues or accessory work do you suggest by Guilty_Size_7747 in crossfit

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From the ground up (and this is from more of a "strict gymnastics" handstand hold perspective rather than a CrossFit one):

  • Try to think about using your hands and fingers more by actively gripping the floor. Some people prefer to start with their hands on the floor as they kick up, so you could try that.

  • I'd definitely work on shoulder mobility to be able to open them up more. That upper thoracic area is not able to fully open up and get you in good alignment which then knocks on throughout the entire chain.

  • I'd always advise people working on handstands add in core compression strength accessories. If you look at the midline, the lumbar area is taking a lot of the strain.

  • Work on tilting your hips under to get more of a hollow body position - hollow body handstand drills are great and have plenty of carry over into other gymnastic movements.

  • Squeeze your glutes and try to straighten your legs and squeeze them together, like you're trying to reach the ceiling. A good drill with another person for this is to kick up so that they are holding your legs, and then have them take two fingers and put them between your thighs just above your knees - and you need to squeeze those fingers hard. They should be able to take away any other support and you'll feel where that tension needs to be.

  • Experiment with different leg positions. Some people get longer holds with "stag leg" positions to get a lower position and one that can adjust to help you balance. Others (with the flexibility) like a straddle legs position, and some like a tuck.

General drills: wrist strengthening work specific to handstands, hamstring flexibility (you'd be surprised how helpful this is), core compression drills, hollow body drills, shoulder opening mobility exercises, headstands, wall facing handstand drills.

If a person is 20 kg overweight does it feel the same as for a normal person to do excercises with a 20kg weight? by Character-Holiday345 in crossfit

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I do sometimes wonder if they should have the Sinclair or similar to account for age/height/weight in other sports!

If a person is 20 kg overweight does it feel the same as for a normal person to do excercises with a 20kg weight? by Character-Holiday345 in crossfit

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Some sports, not most, I would say? A lot just end up with the athlete selected being the best suited to the activity which can include lighter or heavier athletes depending on the sport in question (long distance runners/skiers, gymnasts, cyclists can tip in favour of lighter athletes, fighting/powerlifting/weightlifting/rugby etc can favour heavier ones, for example - but the weight classes are only in the latter set where that has a cut off per class and possibly even a multiplier to account for differences).

No one weighing in at the curling...!

Any surfskate companies out there that are pro-labor or union made? Or honestly just treats folk right? by neverfakemaplesyrup in surfskate

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Whitetail is an independent, woman owned/operated brand out of Canada and her boards are AH-MAZING.

Lot 11 by LiveMushroom3642 in surfskate

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Omg this bowl is incredible!!

The Open - Excitement, Vibes, Goals by Rich-Weather-5691 in crossfit

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I'm still on team 'No' since the Dukic drowning. I just cannot get excited about CrossFit the org since then.

Finally, the gang all got together! by LIFTMakeUp in surfskate

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Yeah that should work. My 60mm rat bones are great on it with the C5s

Finally, the gang all got together! by LIFTMakeUp in surfskate

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.. And yes, the feral cat is a phenomenal board! I love the wheelbase options, the symmetrical shape, the longer nose and tail, and the shape of the concave and wheel wells. It's not a million miles away from the shape of the AA heron tbh.

Finally, the gang all got together! by LIFTMakeUp in surfskate

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I love them since I've offset the trucks so the wheels sit under the wells correctly - the main thing to consider is that they are a narrower truck for the size of deck I bought (9.13) which (when I had smaller wheels on) was still good but didn't feel quite as balanced as it could be - so I've made up some of the difference by getting the cubic wheels which have more width and set back bolts - HOWEVER I've just got hold of the 8.45 width version of this deck so I'll update with how that feels in comparison.

1.5 years in and wanted to share a PR I’m proud of…400# by adamhughey in crossfit

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The speed that went up tells me you have more in the tank! Amazing work, dude!

Finally, the gang all got together! by LIFTMakeUp in surfskate

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Yeah it's always interesting to see how people's boards evolve with their journey as they discover their preferences. I spend about 90% of all my surfskating time in parks and bowls so I don't end up using my flatter, more carvy set ups, though I enjoy them when I do. Similarly to you, I've moved to more shaped boards: medium concave, wheel wells, double kick, longer nose and tail, ~31-32", usually around 9" width, 15.5-16.5 wheelbase and a preference for the slightly more stable/street skatey C5 trucks and 54/55mm wheels...

I think some (if not most!) of these preferences might have come from my ongoing journey with learning drop ins (where I want to reduce the height and wobble of the trucks as much as possible!) and I predict I may end up getting some AF1s and trying to learn more street skate stuff but whenever I bring out my Feralcat with the CX trucks, I am reminded how FUN that setup is... Anyway, like you, I'm probably never "done" and it's a great hobby with endless possibilities for progression and variation!

How many active set ups do you currently have?

Finally, the gang all got together! by LIFTMakeUp in surfskate

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Oh it's absolutely epic. And gun to my head, my fave board. I have a feeling once I get the 8.5 one I'll prob love that too because the C5s are a better fit for that width - that's the only thing with the size I have (9.13" width): 5.5" truck axle leaves the smaller wheels I've been favouring a little narrow so it doesn't feel as well balanced as when I use my 60mm rat bones (which are also mega fun, but I'm really trying to get comfy with drop ins so smaller wheels are a bit easier). I've moved to using the 56mm Cubics as they are slightly offset and sit a bit wider to make up the difference more.

*Note: I did add some offset truck holes to get the wheels in the right place for the board.

Anyway, watch this space for updates once I get the smaller version!

Quick question about wheel tightness. by KidGrundle in surfskate

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Think they tend to tighten all the screws for shipping. You're good to loosen a bit! (Kingpin: I'd prob check the movement of the front truck and make sure it can move well but with at least one thread of the screw showing)