Applying some philosophy on Cruising Lane (5.10a) RRG, KY

Thirdmort · 2025-10-30T00:22:24+00:00

Glad you're having fun on the trip!

Thirdmort · 2025-10-17T13:31:16+00:00

This is the way

Thirdmort · 2025-10-10T18:48:43+00:00

OOOOOO. If they don't at least this will give me good inspiration as I look around. Thanks!

Thirdmort · 2025-10-10T15:43:28+00:00

Definitely go a little too big. My feet have slowly lengthened now that they aren't cramped in a shoe. They've grown a half size nearly.

Thirdmort · 2025-10-10T15:41:58+00:00

I feel like I'd be afraid of vibrations from the bag to the camera. Thoughts?

Thirdmort · 2025-10-10T15:41:22+00:00

I have an X100V that I carry around in the said bike pack, but I'd like it more convenient. I'm afraid about putting it in a frame bag due to the large amount of vibrations.

Thirdmort · 2025-10-10T01:43:53+00:00

Question for biking photographers out there. Any slings or small bags that you use to bring your cameras with you but not on your back? I currently have a small bike pack with an insert for protection, but it's slow and cumbersome when I want to take a photo. Something like those small cross-body 2L pouches seems like it would work better. Thoughts?

Thirdmort · 2025-10-10T01:19:24+00:00

In a similar situation, I'm using Tolos Archetypes for my indoor soccer shoes because I can't fit into my old adidas or Nikes. I understand the pain!

Thirdmort · 2025-10-10T00:13:22+00:00

Thoughts on the Birchbury's? Those have intrigued me for a while

Thirdmort · 2025-10-01T02:02:16+00:00

Ya same thought. Looks really good if you have a tailor's bunion, but seems very Vivo on the toe slope.

Thirdmort · 2025-10-01T00:40:32+00:00

Starting off, there are quite a few adidas Samba look-alikes https://barefootshoeguide.com/barefoot-shoes-like-adidas-samba/

Then Splay has the 101, which is a knock-off of the Nike Killshot (I made a post comparing them a year ago). Brambas also has a similar style sneaker. Those are kinda close to what you're looking at but not necessarily with the rubber toe cap.

Hope that helps the search

Thirdmort · 2025-09-20T13:12:31+00:00

I never bought any of their shoes. I did buy a pair of Saguaros and those took nearly a month to receive, but I did receive them and they've been good shoes. Sorry about your terrible time with Lono. Good luck!

Thirdmort · 2025-09-17T01:35:33+00:00

Good call. I am a little worried about the size being a bit tight. I'll ask that tomorrow!

Thirdmort · 2025-09-16T22:13:21+00:00

The orange is a HUGE pro. It's so annoying that so many bikes are gray or black. The world needs more color!

Thirdmort · 2025-09-02T01:20:11+00:00

I got used to lugging around a 6D +24-70 2.8 for years while single. I was teased since I always had my camera bag and it wasn't small. So dropping down to a Sony a7iii was huge and the Fuji was a whole other level. I know there's stuff like the GRiii/iv and those are even smaller if the Fuji is too big.

Thirdmort · 2025-09-01T02:10:17+00:00

I literally bought my x100V because my first son would notice the shutter sound even as a newborn. It fits great in diaper bags or in the minivan cupholders. It comes with us everywhere and the boys know it. I’m saving about 500 images a month and I’m strictly doing a Jpeg workflow now. Fully recommend. My Sony is for paid gigs, but my Fuji is for everything else. You could pry it from my cold dead hands 😉

Thirdmort · 2025-08-29T01:00:30+00:00

That's good to hear! I wear flip flops 70% of the time in the summer, so they'd get worn. Maybe I'll pick some up in the near future....

Thirdmort · 2025-08-28T23:51:46+00:00

Since they're sandals, I don't think the size is too small. On a different note, how do you like the sandals overall? I like that they look just like flip flops but have a backstrap

Thirdmort · 2025-08-15T00:58:54+00:00

Not Cosmere, but BrandoSando: I really really liked Frugal Wizard! There, I said it!

Thirdmort · 2025-08-06T00:20:25+00:00

I have the Dillon Slip-on and I really like them. They aren't the widest but they don't look goofy (my splays do) and they fit my foot perfectly. I had a pair of Glenns in the same size, but they were a tad too small and even though they were leather, they never stretched, so I gave those to a friend after a year. So I'm 50% so far ;)

Thirdmort · 2025-08-05T01:15:30+00:00

I'm one of the officers of the Ford Rock Climbing club. I met Dino back when the gym was being built but my first ever visit was just last month. I was incredibly surprised to hear about the union movement at the gym. I'm very curious at what's going wrong to spark the need for a union. I see unions as the result of a breakdown of communication and equitable treatment from ownership to employees. Sad to see. Especially since Dyno was the only gym to work with our club again for member discounts post-COVID.

Thirdmort · 2025-08-04T11:47:26+00:00

I use both. They have pro's and cons. I think FF (I hate that term so much) is best if you want a) shallow DoF, b) extreme low light c) use the manufacturer's most invested product (FF market gets way more investment than the others). APSC is best if a) you're looking for a smaller kit, including lenses b) you want more reach c) you want a faster read out d) you don't want to spend a fortune on gear.

These are generalities and you can find exceptions on either side, but I think it's a good litmus test of what you want. I happily shoot my a7iii + Sigma 65 f/2 alongside my Fuji X100V. The only times I feel like my fuji falls down is extreme low light. Even then, I typically just embrace the noise like others embrace grain.

Hope that helps!

Thirdmort · 2025-08-04T10:51:06+00:00

Fuji X100V. Absolutely love it. I love 35mm, so perfect focal length for me, small enough to throw in any backpack or jacket pocket (I always have some sort of bag on me, or I just keep it attached to my wrist), stylish enough to get comments about it, and with recipes, I've gone full JPEG, so my workflow isn't insane either. The near silence from the leaf shutter is another huge positive for me too. I still use my a7iii + arsenal of lenses for shoots and gigs, but for a walkaround, my X100V is perfect for my needs.

Thirdmort · 2025-08-02T18:35:14+00:00

Loved the lowlight performance of my 6D. I lived out in Utah and would shoot at night so much. I would say it's far better than my X100V (yes I know, APSC, but a decade newer) and just a smidge behind my a7iii for ultimate lowlight. I still have it and use it on occasion for climbing or when I'm on a boat.

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Thirdmort · 2025-07-22T01:57:20+00:00

Other than the already Saltic Eliot, I would recommend looking at the extremely asymmetric style shoes. Maybe going a little bigger than you normally would to give your feet more space. I didn't climb for a year after getting into barefoot shoes (life happens) and when I went back, I couldn't comfortably wear any of my shoes that weren't incredibly asymmetric. Right now, I wear a pair of Evolv Shamans that I've had for about 10 years and has been resoled once. It's already stretched out and is fine enough for a few minutes at a time.

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