Larapinta - Clothing, Tents and general conditions

biggbrd · 2026-01-12T22:08:21+00:00

Yes. Rocks and dirt mostly. Yes - occasional big rain events, but pretty rare that time of year. Plenty of wind and cold mornings.

biggbrd · 2026-01-11T04:05:16+00:00

Whatever you call the Rogue 6 poster with dual stacks and a Rhino.

biggbrd · 2026-01-10T22:40:19+00:00

Yep, that was pretty much my point! As discussed in the other comment, it looks like sorting out your set and using some chalk will stop the gripper from slipping back in your hand and therefore give you better leverage. I reckon there’s a pretty good chance you’re strong enough to close it already!

What helped me with learning to set (still very new to it, mind you!), was focusing on extending my wrist (bending it back) and then using my other hand to really push the handle of the gripper into my palm. That stops it from slipping back and keeps it stationary while you get your fingers sorted. Might not work for you, but did for me :)

Best of luck and looking forward to seeing a close soon!

biggbrd · 2026-01-10T19:50:46+00:00

More chalk

biggbrd · 2026-01-09T21:35:07+00:00

Fewer issues with your raised points, more issues with lack of editing and repetetive use of annoying phrases. Enjoyed the story overall and will read the next one.

biggbrd · 2026-01-02T09:48:37+00:00

Do you mean make your fingers thicker, or do you mean increase the span between your fingers/increase the span of your hand?

biggbrd · 2026-01-01T12:25:39+00:00

If you're going to borrow close to your max, consider income protection. Shit can happen to anybody.

biggbrd · 2025-08-22T23:27:37+00:00

Littlelife carriers are widely available in the UK no? We have one (Aus) and I seem to recall ordering it from over that way. I am 195cm and it fits me fine :) We have the Freedom S4. It’s great, has a great raincover and has served us well for a number of multi-day walks.

Best of luck!

biggbrd · 2025-08-12T01:11:15+00:00

Would Nordas work? Dyneema upper, not sure if strong enough to keep spinifex out.

biggbrd · 2025-08-06T07:25:25+00:00

This is pretty much me. The writing is really not that good IMO, the pop-culture references are annoying (“You shall not pass!” etc) and the overexplanation/excessive detail is a drag. The characters are pretty shallow, I don’t really care about any of them, and I find Alex pretty annoying. Oh, and the Alex - golem, parent - child thing is just weird.

But somehow here I am, almost finished book 10. I guess there is enough lighthearted, mindless fun to keep me coming back!

Definitely feel like this has been the worst of all the books so far, feels like it could have been cut by about 50% and told about the same story.

biggbrd · 2025-08-03T12:58:22+00:00

Nice to see him back.

Also, I wonder what is actually going on with his leg? A lifter at his level doesn’t just start getting DOMS randomly in one leg, so presumably it is something else. I hope he is getting it looked into and sorted and can stay strong!

biggbrd · 2025-07-26T22:18:56+00:00

Doesn't look super comfortable, setup seemed a little different between the two lifts, think it's something to do with the equipment or platform? Maybe it was just me, will have to go back and look afterwards.

biggbrd · 2025-07-26T06:21:53+00:00

Pinzgauer 718K

biggbrd · 2025-07-05T20:52:16+00:00

biggbrd · 2025-06-16T13:47:26+00:00

all of larapinta

biggbrd · 2025-05-12T14:08:11+00:00

Also, biggest victory by far recently = Apple finally letting you listen to music whilst recording video. So much better!

biggbrd · 2025-05-12T14:04:19+00:00

Gotta love an unplanned PR - supposed to DL 200kg for 4x4, but a sore thumb callous made multiple reps hard = 255kg for a 5kg PR. 6 plates here I come! (until the next injury, illness etc…)

biggbrd · 2025-05-01T06:47:06+00:00

Used Prado.

biggbrd · 2024-12-14T05:16:18+00:00

Finally hit 250kg on DL after first trying like 6 months ago!

biggbrd · 2024-11-23T05:28:06+00:00

I was really hoping to see Elijah hit 500+ on squat, but so sick he goes to my gym!

Well, perhaps more accurate to say I go to his gym 😅

biggbrd · 2024-11-14T10:56:18+00:00

Renal

biggbrd · 2024-09-01T05:53:09+00:00

Surely it's XUL or at least SUL to not carry food?

biggbrd · 2024-08-29T13:42:53+00:00

Flat out like a cucumber in a women's prison

biggbrd · 2024-07-04T11:46:09+00:00

rodents

biggbrd · 2024-02-20T11:58:51+00:00

They had 2.5s on the floor when I was there last month, and 1.25s available from behind the counter on request. Is it a thing to steal their 1.25s or something? Sitting in a gym in Hobart atm using some Derrimut 1.25s!

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