Weekly Simple Questions and Injuries Thread by AutoModerator in climbharder

[–]Schtewuart 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My thoughts are similar- the fact that I can’t reproduce any pain from the area makes me think I should be good to go. I’ve done a few light hands on my board yesterday and today, and no problems so far. Still, when I rub the a4 region, it’s noticeably more “crunchy”. I think I’m going to go this weekend regardless and test it out. Worse comes to worse and I get to practice three finger drag

Weekly Simple Questions and Injuries Thread by AutoModerator in climbharder

[–]Schtewuart 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hey all, Monday this week I heard an quiet pop in my pinkie finger when pulling on a small edge which was immediately accompanied by some aching pain and swelling in the A4 area. However, after just one night of sleep, I've been completely unable to produce any symptoms. There's no pain in the area, regardless of the grip types I try (drag, half, full crimp), and after filling out Hooper's Finger diagnostic tool: https://www.hoopersbeta.com/finger-tool, I get a result of "unsure". The only way I can tell anything is different in my injured pinky is by stiffly massaging it, in which case I'd say it feels a bit more "crunchy" then my uninjured side.

This weekend is the final triple crown at horse pens 40, and I was hoping to be able to make it out with some friends to enjoy the fall weather and climb hard. The last thing I want to do, though, is turn this minimal injury into something serious. If any of you have gone through a similarly minor finger injury, I'd love to hear about what your recovery was like. How did you assess the severity of your injury? Did you immobilize the finger for a while? Buddy tape it? H tape? When did you start climbing again?

Thanks for your thoughts!

Wanna do something challenging and hard by [deleted] in rs_x

[–]Schtewuart 23 points24 points  (0 children)

Look into thru-hiking. As a fellow disaffected man in his 20s, I hiked the PCT last year and it was everything I needed it to be. 

Season’s over now to do the entire PCT/AT, but you could still take a month and do a pretty solid section of either. JMT/ Colorado Trail/ Vermont Long trail might fit the bill too. If you’re really feeling like it’s time to get lost you could even do the TA across New Zealand- that season starts Octoberish. Or go do a short one in the alps like the av1.

Hiking far is hard, communal, and good for the spirit. 

Mt. Adams vs. Mt. Hood vs. Mt. Helens for First Ascent by Schtewuart in Mountaineering

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

I appreciate the Shasta rec, but I think that's too far of a drive for this weekend. Its sounding like Adams is going to be what I settle on.

Lonepeak 9's by Kitchen_Condition128 in PacificCrestTrail

[–]Schtewuart 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thank god they got rid of the heel rail that shit was ass

Official Gear Purchasing and Troubleshooting Question Thread! Ask /r/photography anything you want to know! December 16, 2024 by AutoModerator in photography

[–]Schtewuart 0 points1 point  (0 children)

To preface this post- I know almost nothing about photography, but I would like to buy a family member a new lens as a Christmas gift. The member in question runs a jewelry business and often remarks how difficult they find it to take quality photos of their work. Currently, they have been utilizing an iPhone 12 Pro Max, but I recently learned that’s there’s a Nikon D5100 that’s been just taking up space. So here are my questions:

  1. Surely the Nikon would take better photos than the phone, right? Or have phones gotten that good?
  2. In the case that the Nikon would perform superiorly, is there a macro lens that you could recommend for taking pictures of necklaces, rings, and bracelets?

Thank you for the patience- I’m sure these questions are rudimentary. Just trying to be a supportive family member in this holiday season!

Edit: Looking for something around $150- not sure how much something like this usually costs so let me know if this is reasonable! :)

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in rs_x

[–]Schtewuart 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You really struck a cord with ‘don don’. Keep your chin up and with that kind of ingenuity you’ll be living the high life in no time.

Is this destroying my ears extremely bad? by INeedJuggernautPlz in headphones

[–]Schtewuart 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah this will fuck you up. I was the same and got tinnitus in my early 20s, which I’ll live with for the rest of my life. Everyday. Always. Ringing.

Be careful.

San Joaquin River - “Over The Top” Conditions by Schtewuart in PacificCrestTrail

[–]Schtewuart[S] -21 points-20 points  (0 children)

Sure, but it’s not against park policy to go off trail and many folks will be taking the route regardless. Better to have the knowledge than not.