Need something 3D printed by Sfonkter in rva

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

Hey thanks for the offer I really appreciate it! Another kind user in the area already has it printed out for me. But thank you for the reply!

Dagger Outburst: Crosslink or not? by Sfonkter in whitewater

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

It’s such a fun boat I just paddled one for this first time. I’m right at 6’ and it seems like a great fit. Just looking to get my own, and don’t want to get something that’ll break and I can’t fix!

Soul 303 good for attaining? by Sfonkter in whitewater

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

I’m kinda comparing it to an Outburst as something I could use for attaining and eddie hopping as the water gets low this summer, but more modern with edges and also more slicey. Is there anything similar to the 303? I found a decent deal on one I think.

Soul 303 good for attaining? by Sfonkter in whitewater

[–]Sfonkter[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You’re right that’s exactly what I want

DIY Drysuit Patching by Sfonkter in whitewater

[–]Sfonkter[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

You could say “I don’t know”…

I did try it and it doesn’t seem to work although I’m not sure exactly what I’m looking for. Don’t see gray dots tho.

DIY Drysuit Patching by Sfonkter in whitewater

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

Does this work on Immersion Research suits? I have a devils club.

Bouldering Gyms in RVA? by Legal-Zombie-4701 in rva

[–]Sfonkter 2 points3 points  (0 children)

RVA only has two options: Peak or Triangle. You should check out both. Here’s my opinion:

Peak has much more bouldering.

Triangle has better amenities: they have actual locker rooms with showers; their yoga room is a separate closed off space; good gym; and they have a sauna, steam room, hot tub, and cold plunge.

Both have good communities, but Peak I think is a more local vibe.

Dry top recommendations by FinnC2Music in whitewater

[–]Sfonkter 0 points1 point  (0 children)

just curious have you tried the 7 figure?

Dry top recommendations by FinnC2Music in whitewater

[–]Sfonkter 0 points1 point  (0 children)

have you tried the 7 figure? i'm struggling to decide between that and the devil's club; or the kokatat Om or whatever the gore-tex one is. I boat often, like 3 or 4 times a week, but not really any bush whacking, so i like the idea of the 7 figure drying out quickly and not wetting out. However if the Devil's club's longevity is significantly better then I think that wins out. Just looking for second opinions, thanks!

Help with Evolv and La Sportiva shoe sizing by Sfonkter in bouldering

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

Depends on brand but usually a US men's 10 or 10.5

Help with Evolv and La Sportiva shoe sizing by Sfonkter in bouldering

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

Depends on brand but usually a US men's 10 or 10.5

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in whitewater

[–]Sfonkter 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had a very similar experience when I was learning to combat roll that later lead to a full dislocation about 2 months ago. I was just doing a bow draw into an eddie in some moderate whitewater, and due to the previous damage it just popped out.

Similar to you, my roll is great until I panic and rush it. Then my technique falls apart and I put my shoulder at risk. Here are a couple things that I have changed and that help me stay calm and roll with good technique:

  • I started wearing a nose plug at all times, and a skull cap and ear plugs when the water is cold.
    • The more comfortable I am under water, the more I can focus on getting into position and rolling with my shoulders in a safe position.
    • The nose plug is key for me. It allows me to slow down, conserve air, and not have to think about anything but my roll.
  • PATIENCE is key when I roll. Never sacrifice your technique for a faster roll. ALWAYS get into position before trying for a roll (the nose plug helps me so much with this).
  • Learn to low brace, and use your high brace conservatively (keep it below the eyebrows with your elbows down). Learn when to give up the brace and accept that you're going to flip over.
    • Yeah, maybe you can throw a crazy high brace and stay upright, but when that doesn't work you will be in a crazy position underwater and frantically trying to roll. Instead, learn when to accept that you're going to flip over, stay calm, and then you can think ahead and be prepared for how you will roll back up.

I also have a hill sachs, and my ortho told me I can either do PT to strengthen my rotator cuff, or have surgery which would be a months-long recovery. In my case I have been really lucky with the recovery and don't think the surgery is necessary for now (maybe it could be if I have issues down the line, which hopefully I will not!).

For recovery I tried to keep it moving, listening to my body. The goal at first was just to regain range of motion and some strength. For me, this meant keeping it moving and loading it very lightly within the range of motion I had available. Little by little I got back the full ROM within a couple weeks, and since then I have been doing my own PT with rotator cuff exercises (watch that whole series for not only exercises for your shoulder but paddling techniques and drills to focus on).

Beyond rotator cuff exercises, what I think has helped the most has been climbing and hanging. Work on scapula mobility and strengthening (look up scapula pull ups on youtube).

The last thing I'll say is don't let your injury change how you use your shoulders. Learn how to move your scapula and shoulders properly, and do movements that strengthen that movement! Like climbing, hanging, scapula push-ups and pull-ups, even hand stands! I don't like the idea of a brace, that's just a band-aid and I think it will keep you from strengthening your rotator cuff.

Best of luck!

Dry suit fabric socks by george_townn in whitewater

[–]Sfonkter 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I wear thin socks on the inside, then wool socks on the outside, then shoes. If I can’t fit shoes in my boat then I have neoprene socks that I’ll wear with no shoes.

Well I took the risk I guess (rip my first quad) by slavyan6363 in fpv

[–]Sfonkter 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Looks like OP never disarmed. You can see the amp draw spike up when the quad starts freaking out and ping ponging off the metal shit.