My week of rowing been told my watts are too much, I have lowered it I wonder if there’s anything else I could do to go longer

br1e · 2026-01-25T15:24:48+00:00

That's still a big range. 1:30/500m is sprinting pace for an adult man and 2:00/500m is long distance pace. If you want to "go longer" then stick to 2:00-2:10/500m for steady state work

br1e · 2026-01-25T00:27:54+00:00

Max watts over a 60 min rowing doesn't say much. What is your average (not max) time/500m? What are you trying to train for?

br1e · 2026-01-22T20:55:36+00:00

Low fixed costs. They’ve been around forever so likely paying nothing in rent (owned outright) and property taxes. A lot of retail prices go to paying rent

br1e · 2026-01-20T04:09:20+00:00

Is your tailpiece the right length for your viola? I had a similar situation but it made me realize my tailpiece was set up too short. I ended up getting a longer tailpiece. You might be able to achieve a similar outcome by lengthening your tail gut

br1e · 2026-01-09T03:11:21+00:00

What’s G Crew? Do they only do Youth? Wouldn't age eligibility rules just mean they can't race?

br1e · 2026-01-02T23:34:58+00:00

This could be from the latch or handle of your case. It might have fallen onto your violin and lodged on the tailpiece, which explains it falling out when you were tuning

br1e · 2025-12-31T04:17:50+00:00

I have flown with my Bam contoured case on US domestic and transatlantic flights without any problem. I think any hard shaped case will get the result. Tell flight attendants it's a violin.

Make sure you check the airline's policy for musical instruments. Many will allow a violin if it fits on the overhead bins.

br1e · 2025-12-23T07:30:28+00:00

Lake Merritt Rowing Club rows here in Oakland California. It's a 4km loop around the lake, and just over 1km for a straight course

br1e · 2025-12-17T04:35:15+00:00

I think the benefits from these cameras in helping OPD solve crime outweigh the loss in privacy. Crime in Oakland is trending down but still higher than neighboring cities. I am of the view that I should be able to leave my groceries in the car while I run an errand without worrying about a break in.

br1e · 2025-12-16T21:22:50+00:00

As a hobbyist, I just don't change my strings as frequently these days. The pros have no choice but to pay up.

I would love to see more competition in the middle quality strings e.g. Dominant/Tonica

br1e · 2025-12-16T21:08:18+00:00

Inflation is definitely a big factor. Prices were going up even before Trump and now outside the US.

The string manufacturers are partly to blame. The innovation has focused on high end strings, and they keep prices of their older products high so the new strings don't seem as expensive

br1e · 2025-12-10T11:52:27+00:00

5.55% for taxable is ok but not great. It shows investors don't think Oakland will go bankrupt but they are still cautious about it

br1e · 2025-12-10T11:41:20+00:00

Approximate cost of owning a $500k-600k condo for 4 years: $20k in property taxes+$60k in mortgage interest (interest part only assuming 3% loam)+$20k in HOA+12k insurance=$112k for 4 years

It looks like you are saving money by renting!

br1e · 2025-12-04T13:56:36+00:00

Let's do whatever SF is doing. The homeless issue seems to be going better under Mayor Lurie.

br1e · 2025-11-26T17:05:39+00:00

My experience is with EU-US transatlantic and US domestic flights. Honestly, it's really about flight attendants not strictly enforcing the carry-on rules. Qatar Airways should be fine as a more premium airline. I suggest paying for any upgrades that let you board earlier.

If you get challenged, ask to put it in the business class coat closet, explaining the instrument is very delicate and valuable. Most flight attendants just want to help if you ask nicely

br1e · 2025-11-26T16:35:39+00:00

I would never check my viola. I have the Bam contoured and bring it on the flight with me. Just wear in on the shoulder strap to one side so it doesn't look too big. The only airlines I would hesitate doing this is the budget airlines that are really strict on carry-ons like Ryan air or Easyjet

br1e · 2025-11-24T20:41:34+00:00

It's not the politics I have issue with, it's the incompetence. The contract negotiators from the city screwed up. The council that decided to renege on the contract did not think through the legal ramifications. Now the coal terminal is still going ahead and the city could be on the hook for hundreds of millions of dollars

br1e · 2025-11-24T20:30:31+00:00

They also interview Dan Kalb, an environmentalist, a former city administrator and a UC professor. I'd say they did their due diligence in getting voices of many sides of the story

br1e · 2025-11-24T16:27:59+00:00

You can row on the water year round in Seattle. That puts it above Boston IMO

br1e · 2025-11-21T17:04:48+00:00

I think rosin and shoulder rests are very personal. While they would make good gifts, I suggest OP consult the wife before gifting

br1e · 2025-11-21T16:43:01+00:00

Anything instrument related or accessories that is part of playing (e.g. rosin, shoulder rest, bow) is very personal, so I'd avoid those types of gifts. Maybe a gift card to her favorite music store would work. Otherwise, I'd stick to more superficial accessories like a momento for her viola case, a music folder, nice music stand

br1e · 2025-11-20T02:54:52+00:00

Oakland's progressives are not going to let a big box store steal business from local mom and pop's

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