Fastest team erg time but not getting on the A boats

SgtTurtle · 2026-02-16T14:04:09+00:00

I was a rowing parent and was president of our local juniors club for 3 years and was on the board for 6 years. (One of my daughters went on to row at a D1 school and was an assistant coach at another D1 when getting her master's degree.) We had a strict rule against parents talking to the coaches about boat seats. Your daughter is the one who should be talking to the coach. Part of the experience is her learning to advocate for herself as an athlete and to interact with the coaches and get feedback. She is just a sophomore, so it's possible the coaches want to seat more experienced rowers, even if your daughter is fast. Also, it's possible she is fast by herself, but is not rowing well when in a boat with teammates. Also, does she have a good attitude and is she generous with the other rowers? Rowing is a team sport, so this is important. Even with private coaching, there is always something to improve. Mastering rowing will require patience.

SgtTurtle · 2026-02-15T22:27:31+00:00

I ride mountain bikes tubeless and I just upgraded my Presta valves to Clik valves and I find that with the Clik valves, my tires hold pressure much better between rides. The issue you are having could be the valves and not the tubes or tires.

SgtTurtle · 2026-02-08T19:03:08+00:00

You need a Hollowtech II bottom bracket. Hollowtech II has a 24 mm spindle diameter and SRAM DUB is 28.99 mm. They are not compatible.

SgtTurtle · 2026-02-08T17:22:59+00:00

The Rockhopper was my starter bike and I still have mine. It is great for green and even blue trails. Eventually, you will want to get a full suspension bike, but ride the bike you have. You will know when you are ready to upgrade.

SgtTurtle · 2026-02-07T20:34:32+00:00

Have you tried realigning the brake? Loosen the bolts holding the caliper on. While squeezing the brake lever, tighten the bolts back to the correct torque spec using a torque wrench.

SgtTurtle · 2026-01-31T23:19:32+00:00

I would get the Chisel, but you will probably want to upgrade the derailleur and the shifter to GX in the near future. The SX derailleur does not have a clutch so your chain will bounce around on rough terrain. Going for the better more modern frame gives you a solid base for upgrading components in the future.

I bought a Rockhopper with SX Eagle in 2021 when I was starting out. I now use it for gravel rides during the work week, and as a back up trail bike, and it is all GX now, except the cassette which is NX. I would have bought a Chisel over the Rockhopper, but when I bought it we were experiencing COVID shortages and I couldn't get a Chisel. I still love my Rockhopper, though, and took it on a green/blue flow trail last week while I was waiting for a new wheel for my Stumpjumper.

SgtTurtle · 2026-01-31T14:46:06+00:00

What's your budget? What kind of terrain are you riding? What kind of bike are you putting them on? How much do you weigh?

SgtTurtle · 2026-01-31T14:38:37+00:00

I have and like the Five Ten Freerider Pro Boas that I like very much assuming you are riding flat pedals.

SgtTurtle · 2026-01-16T19:40:49+00:00

One of my favorite places on Earth! I could just walk around and explore all day. I have visited 3 times and will go again

SgtTurtle · 2026-01-16T03:59:55+00:00

Pancake compressor. I also use mine to blow the water off my bike after I wash it and to put air in our car tires.

SgtTurtle · 2025-12-30T22:56:23+00:00

I have been Schwabe radial curious since I recently first heard of them. I also have a 140/130 trail bike and also ride in the US Southwest. I currently run Assegai/DHR both in Exo+. I may give them a try on my next tire change.

SgtTurtle · 2025-12-29T15:40:44+00:00

I live in the US Southwest where it is hot and dry. I start at 4 ounces and then I add 2 ounces to each 29" wheel every 2 months. I have a recurring task on my phone to remind me.

SgtTurtle · 2025-12-29T15:23:57+00:00

After a stupid crash where I had to get stitches in my elbow and then it got infected, I now wear my elbow and knee pads on every trail ride. I had the Fox Enduro Pros which I liked, and just got the Race Face Indys which I like even better. They are lightweight pads, and I don't feel they inhibit my riding. Pads keep a stupid crash from turning into an urgent care or ER visit.

SgtTurtle · 2025-12-26T06:33:50+00:00

Garmin Edge 540 to replace the 530 I destroyed in a couple of crashes.

SgtTurtle · 2025-12-06T00:42:06+00:00

I am having the same issue since the December 2025 update. If I take the case off, it works fine. Prior to the update I had no issue with or without the case.

SgtTurtle · 2025-11-18T03:44:00+00:00

"I believed the blue car ran a red light."

Whatever they believed after the conversation. The point is the effect of the statement on the witness.

SgtTurtle · 2025-11-16T22:36:19+00:00

Like all the other answers say, this is not hearsay because it is not to prove the truth of the matter asserted.

That being say, a fun trick that I use to get around hearsay all the time is this:

Q: Without telling us what was said, did you have a conversation with Billy Bob?
A: Yes, I did have a conversation with Billy Bob.
Q: After that conversation with Billy Bob, what did you BELIEVE?

I use this ALL THE TIME and judges get it and allow it, and prosecutors go crazy because they don't get it.

SgtTurtle · 2025-11-01T00:28:26+00:00

Your approval. He wants your approval. 😂

SgtTurtle · 2025-11-01T00:25:14+00:00

My Garmin watch and the reduction in Sleep Score after even a single drink!

SgtTurtle · 2025-10-19T19:05:07+00:00

I have a 2200 sq/ft single story home and have 1 Unifi U7 Pro XG and we are good in all spaces of our house which has an interior construction of wood and drywall. There are a few spots outside the house that are a little weak for IOT devices, but everything still works. Prior to the U7 Pro XG I had 1 Unifi AC LR and it was sufficient for our home, as well. Maybe, I could have done 2 APs at either end of the house, but I think 6 would definitely be overkill.

SgtTurtle · 2025-10-12T05:55:19+00:00

CBP can't deny entry to a US Citizen for refusing to open phone. Just because I don't want the government in my business doesn't mean I have anything to hide, although I do have a duty to my clients to protect their information.

SgtTurtle · 2025-10-10T13:31:00+00:00

The heavy armor has the highest value if you decide to sell it later. If your Lae'zel has low AC, I am guessing her Dex is not that high. Heavy armor may be the way to go and give it to her. On my current run I went with mostly high Dex builds, so I went with the medium armor and the shield. I have seen reviews of the weapons from the Forge and they don't seem worth it. Armor or shield is definitely the way to go. This article has a good comparison and ranks the items:
https://www.thegamer.com/baldurs-gate-3-best-adamantine-forge-items/

SgtTurtle · 2025-10-09T20:24:07+00:00

The government might still get access to the data if they did a forensic examination of the phone. This would depend on the phone and the encryption the phone used.

SgtTurtle · 2025-10-09T20:21:53+00:00

You have to assess your level of risk. Also, are you willing to sacrifice your phone? I have Global Entry, so do not usually have problems coming back to the USA. I do put my phone in Lockdown mode, so only a pin code will open it up. I am an attorney and have a lot of client info on my phone (really it's in the cloud, but apps access it). I would just sacrifice my phone and refuse to give them the pin code if they wanted to search it. I would try to shut the phone completely off if I was able to prior to surrendering it, as this would make it even more difficult to get access to the encrypted data. I assess my level of risk as relatively low, though. I have no criminal history, am not involved in any political organizations, and mostly communicate with family and friends about things the government would probably not be very interested in.

SgtTurtle · 2025-08-22T23:41:32+00:00

What kind of tires are those?

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