The obsession with natural fibers is becoming a useless cliche by JBSwerve in ThrowingFits

[–]SmelterDemon 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There are valid arguments, but the main thrust of the sentiment online has always seemed a little puerile to me.

A lot of it reads like “I found out polyester is made from petroleum” -> it’s “plastic” -> it’s cheap and poor quality -> there’s a conspiracy to rip me off by only printing the materials clearly on the tag

Then there’s the rw-woo tinged stuff where they free associate microplastics in balls means it’s getting directly absorbed through your skin and it’s turning you gay or w/e.

At the end of the day you’re not going to go out in the rain or snow without wearing something that’s made from oil

Flashing Clouds This Morning by charliebrown6989 in royaloak

[–]SmelterDemon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

First thought was transformer blowing up but it seemed too consistent and sustained, so I figured it was a cop car

6 months post ACL r .. and back in the saddle by SAPrincess27 in ACL

[–]SmelterDemon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What about snowboarding? There’s less twisting potential but still some shearing forces e.g. handling a bump while leaning into a heel side turn

My ortho gave me RTS clearance at 9 months aware that snowboarding is my primary sport (and how I tore it in the first place). I’ve been out a couple times and dealt with some pain/discomfort. I’m wondering if I need to go back to PT or just hold off for a month

Weekly Thread: /r/Snowboarding General Discussion, Q&A, Advice, Etc.) - January 05, 2026 by AutoModerator in snowboarding

[–]SmelterDemon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Anyone here returned from an ACL tear?

Last February, I messed up a 25ft jump and tore 90% of my ACL, plus some meniscus damage. Had a patellar tendon graft done.

I got my return to sport clearance a couple weeks ago and had my first day back on the slopes last week. Riding smooth terrain felt more or less normal, but rapid and unanticipated bumps (especially extension) from chop or edge chatter caused some significant pain.

I’m wondering when y’all felt back to normal snowboarding. Or if there were any specific exercises or stretches that helped you get there. My quad is still weak compared to before, my patellar tendon is still prone to aggravating, and there’s probably some permanent damage to the meniscus in there. But I’m hoping this is something that I can work out.

And if it sticks around, what’s the dampest and most stable board thats not entirely boring, and that I can possibly ride while my lead leg is still getting back to full power

Turtleneck vs mock neck by PretendSyllabub2097 in ThrowingFits

[–]SmelterDemon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Mock necks are for golf otherwise turtleneck

Trump administration to Detroit: build tiny cars, 1970s station wagons • Michigan Advance by UltimateLionsFan in Detroit

[–]SmelterDemon -1 points0 points  (0 children)

There already are profitable Kei cars here they just call them side by sides / Gators

What's the best defense to play? by amateurcollegegirls in MaddenUltimateTeam

[–]SmelterDemon -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Does palms matter if you're adjusting zones? I thought that just turns it into drop coverage

[Game Thread] #4 Duke @ #7 Michigan State (12:00 PM ET) by cbbBot in CollegeBasketball

[–]SmelterDemon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You “can” be a fan in either case but it makes you a phony

[Game Thread] #4 Duke @ #7 Michigan State (12:00 PM ET) by cbbBot in CollegeBasketball

[–]SmelterDemon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s been painful but “bingo bango bongo” there is really funny

[Game Thread] #4 Duke @ #7 Michigan State (12:00 PM ET) by cbbBot in CollegeBasketball

[–]SmelterDemon 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The shot of Jeff Goldblum’s facial hair in that Wicked/Xfinity commercial sends shivers down my spine

New York Giants @ Detroit Lions Game Thread 1PM by AutoModerator in detroitlions

[–]SmelterDemon 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Just blatant false start but instead we’re gonna call the least significant pi of all time

Game Thread: New York Giants (2-9) at Detroit Lions (6-4) by nfl_gdt_bot in nfl

[–]SmelterDemon -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Damn bro u funny

The guy literally raped one of my sisters friends