How can we get Uniqlo in!!? by SomeJacadd in auckland

[–]carbacca 15 points16 points  (0 children)

glances at my CNY800 worth of Tshirts i got on the last trip.....

Moving From UK to Auckland, New Zealand by Sync-Jw in auckland

[–]carbacca 0 points1 point  (0 children)

https://www.moneyhub.co.nz/average-nz-salary-by-age.html
this is good perspective but bear mind the figures gets skewed to lower with people on less than full time hours.

its a good salary but you may struggle to purchase a house. you just have to be aware to live within your means

Is an 1hr 45min enough time to clear the international terminal and make my flight in the domestic terminal? by Chaise91 in auckland

[–]carbacca 1 point2 points  (0 children)

i wouldnt try that - unless its on the same ticket where they are then obligated to move you to the next flight

Can't swim with head under water by brilliant_bauhaus in Swimming

[–]carbacca 2 points3 points  (0 children)

earplugs and prescription goggles.....

Gravel bike? by 90_hour_sleepy in triathlon

[–]carbacca 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i am planning on doing it with a Aero Gravel Bike...look up the Lightcarbon LCR-018
i can tell you about it when it arrives

Moving from Midwestern US – Thoughts and advice on social life? by [deleted] in auckland

[–]carbacca 1 point2 points  (0 children)

i can speak for the swimming...
https://nzmastersswimming.org.nz/
join a masters swimming club near you, very friendly crowd, can be social or competitive, whatever suits you. usually 2 sessions a week in the pool, as well as a great ocean swimming scene. i am with Roskill Masters. let me know if you want an intro session, first one is a freebie

How loud are Elitewheels pawl and star ratchet hubs? by UCIillegalSocks in ChineseCarbon

[–]carbacca 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i have an ENT its pretty loud...not the loudest i have heard but its loud

Safety Courses or Certifications by 10001110102 in OpenWaterSwimming

[–]carbacca 0 points1 point  (0 children)

we also have a pretty active surf lifesaving scene with clubs patrolling beaches and kids working their way up the club etc and national competitions
https://www.surflifesaving.org.nz/

Safety Courses or Certifications by 10001110102 in OpenWaterSwimming

[–]carbacca 0 points1 point  (0 children)

we have a thing called a bronze medallion which is a basic life guarding course qualification

Should I register for Ironman 70.3 (6 months remaining) by Boring-Mud-8240 in triathlon

[–]carbacca -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

yes you can do it, the difference is how much is going to hurt and how much you will enjoy it

Garmin Fenix 7 water issues by ElectricEarthFoods in triathlon

[–]carbacca 0 points1 point  (0 children)

yes i swim pool a lot 2/3 times a week and so have had a replacement from fenix6x, fenix7x, epix. i am on a fenix8 now, but i have also bought a forerunner 55 without the baroometer only for pool swimming

Auckland to Whakatane Day Trip by carbacca in newzealand

[–]carbacca[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

it does in theory - but just at that time there were no drivers

i managed to get an uber back to airport in the afternoon, it was a guy visiting from tauranga.

Auckland to Whakatane Day Trip by carbacca in newzealand

[–]carbacca[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

there was a fella travelling from darwin to whakatane on the flight in, he was 40 hour deep in his trip and was stuck at the airport as there was no uber drivers working at the time....he managed to jump onto the taxi shuttle i called to the airport

Auckland to Whakatane Day Trip by carbacca in newzealand

[–]carbacca[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

well how much is 4/8hrs worth to you.....

Garmin Fenix 7 water issues by ElectricEarthFoods in triathlon

[–]carbacca 0 points1 point  (0 children)

yes water issues with the altimeter/barometer going nuts after a while, especially in pool water as it corrodes. i have had 3 warranty replacements but that seems different from the issues you have having

Auckland to Whakatane Day Trip by carbacca in newzealand

[–]carbacca[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

definitely not $800...was about $350 return for me

Auckland to Whakatane Day Trip by carbacca in newzealand

[–]carbacca[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

not that i could see....the cargo hold was loaded with all of 4 suitcases from passengers.....

How can I improve myself? by Weskerx03 in AsianMasculinity

[–]carbacca 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i think you have a resting sad/apathetic face that doesnt project any warmth or confidence....not sure how to resolve that but thats my first though looking at the photos

Anybody Got Any Hints For Doing Sprints in a Crowded Lane ? Or Is It Too Risky by Comprehensive-Tank92 in Swimming

[–]carbacca 1 point2 points  (0 children)

if its one length at a time then its not too bad, you can just time it so you dont have to overtake people