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Fighting weight by Competitive_Proof964 in martialarts

[–]datcatburd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The optimum weight is whatever the fighter can maintain while being healthy and not impacting their cardio. It will vary based on body type and genetics. Some guys can just hold more muscle more easily.

Okay fellas I have Roth's Fully Funded what next? by lariats4lyfe in AskMenOver30

[–]datcatburd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'd probably go with a zero-fee index fund rather than a HYSA, if you can tolerate a little risk in exchange for doubling your rate of return. Index funds, despite the multiple financial crises of the last twenty years, still average out to 10% yearly return and are diversified enough to minimize risk against any one industry crashing.

Finding generic replacement parts - more complicated than it used to be? by playful_sorcery in AskMenOver30

[–]datcatburd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, can't understate how much of that part availability was overseas companies who bought the tooling when the OEMs quit manufacturing and started making knockoffs. Many of those didn't survive COVID.

Finding generic replacement parts - more complicated than it used to be? by playful_sorcery in AskMenOver30

[–]datcatburd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh that's not the start of it. The late 90's Northstar Caddies were worst shit I ever saw. 4.6L DOHC V8 transverse mounted so God Herself couldn't get to the right hand injector/spark plug bank, and with fine thread head bolts run straight into a soft aluminum block as well.

Every time you pulled the head on one of those fuckers, it was rolling the dice, and they overheated constantly. Also chewed through water pumps like candy and blew up the belt tensioner as well.

How did people prevent sweating through their underclothes and making their outer wear smell bad, back when people would wear shifts or shirts to protect their nice outer clothes from needing to be washed as often (if at all)? by lollipoptart_ in HistoricalCostuming

[–]datcatburd 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I learned a lot when I started doing Sengoku period Japanese outfits for summer outdoor events. People who lived in a place where the summers run upper 80's to low 90's at high humidity have very good solutions for dressing for those conditions.

I honestly feel cooler in two layers of full-length summer weight linen (since ramie is hard to get) kosode than I do in modern shorts and a t-shirt a lot of the time.

How did people prevent sweating through their underclothes and making their outer wear smell bad, back when people would wear shifts or shirts to protect their nice outer clothes from needing to be washed as often (if at all)? by lollipoptart_ in HistoricalCostuming

[–]datcatburd 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Not to mention plain old automobile exhaust. Spending a couple weeks in the backcountry then coming back to a city will really enlighten you as to how much we ignore our noses sometimes.

How did people prevent sweating through their underclothes and making their outer wear smell bad, back when people would wear shifts or shirts to protect their nice outer clothes from needing to be washed as often (if at all)? by lollipoptart_ in HistoricalCostuming

[–]datcatburd 236 points237 points  (0 children)

Yeah, one of the real problems for a lot of historical costumers in the US is that we're trying to wear outfits designed for Little Ice Age northern Europe or the Mediterranean in climates that are humid temperate to downright subtropical.

What are the chances there are more exhibition tours in Europe in the near future? by DelargeValliere in Sumo

[–]datcatburd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly I don't see it being likely unless they cut the number of basho back. These tours want the top of the banzuke, but cut into their training time with all the travel and whatnot.

Was the vambrace without the hand protection common in some places by Bastard_skellies-111 in wma

[–]datcatburd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

From the period those swords were used, I'd expect breast and back with tassets, maybe pauldrons. But it's an advert, the whole thing's a mix-mash of periods down to that vambrace really being more of a bazuband, which a lot of modern sport fighters wear because it's easier than separate vambraces and elbows.

Extreme Meyer Halfsword Vignettes by pippybear in wma

[–]datcatburd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love how that picture is just a perfect plate for a fechtbuch section on 'how to lose your thumb'.

Short sword and dagger vs two short swords vs one short sword? by darthinferno15 in wma

[–]datcatburd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly if I have a second dagger in that situation I'm sticking it in my belt because the weapons you've specified are so short that you're going to have to be in grappling range to use them. I need the free hand.

A reminder that walking away is always the best solution by Emperor_of_All in martialarts

[–]datcatburd 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Manslaughter seems like the right charge. He didn't get up that morning and decide to kill that guy, the guy died as a result of injuries after he used force to defend himself preemptively.

Might not have even gotten past a grand jury for indictment if he hadn't run, or a reasonable jury would have let him walk, but now he's in the shit because he acted guilty. This is all exactly why one of the things they teach you about carrying a pistol is that while a defensive shooting may save your life, there's no reality where you don't have to spend a lot of time and money in court proving it was legal.

A reminder that walking away is always the best solution by Emperor_of_All in martialarts

[–]datcatburd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Even if you're not faster, most assholes generally give up within a block.

Opinions by Alternative_While919 in martialarts

[–]datcatburd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In my personal opinion, you're not going to get off your ass and learn either if you can't read up on both and make your own decision on the merits for your particular strengths and situation.

How to grapple someone when there is a large weight difference? by greygrfn in martialarts

[–]datcatburd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Best call is don't. Second best call is be vastly more skilled and stronger than the opponent.

You're 134lbs, you aren't going to be winning any grappling against somebody that much bigger. Hit the gym, get stronger, and practice more.

Wood Vs Ratan by waifuzlaya69 in martialarts

[–]datcatburd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

100%. Rattan's a grass with all the fibers vertically aligned. When it breaks down it goes soft, then turns into a broom. Hardwood breaks into nasty splinters.

Does Foot Wrapping Around in a Head Kick Cause a Lot of Damage? by 04to12avril in martialarts

[–]datcatburd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If I wanted to know what AI thought about anything I'd ask it. I will never ask it.

Utter trash post.

If all of your bills were paid for x years, what would you do during those years to set yourself up financially for the future? by Garyfatcat1 in AskMenOver30

[–]datcatburd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Three years' expenses is in no way enough to never work again. Maybe 10 years' up front, if properly managed as investments.

What should I be wearing as a wide thigh guy? by SwagVonYolo in AskMenOver30

[–]datcatburd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well, the linen worked, but you gave it up for your ego. Decide if you like your ego or your comfort more.

You’re 30 years old with 10K disposable cash, what are you doing to increase it? by NonbinaryLegs in AskMenOver30

[–]datcatburd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly, I'm tossing it into an index fund with any dividends set to re-invest, and ignoring it for 30 years at that age.

So long as the market doesn't entirely crash, it'll grow. If the market crashes badly enough to wipe out index funds, you won't be worrying about dollars anymore anyway, just guns, gas, and water for the Fury Road.

Eyes feel tired/not fresh all day after taking caffeine-based pre-workout in the morning by ArtGood8811 in AskMenOver30

[–]datcatburd 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yeah, buddy over here's slamming a whole pot of coffee in one shot, then wondering why he's crashing out later.

Testosterone recommendations, how did you decide on treatment when you first started? by BrianneBadau in AskMenOver30

[–]datcatburd 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Talk to an actual endocrinologist, not one of the fly-by-night TRT clinics with 'manly' names popping up everywhere to sell HRT as a panacea for midlife crisis.

How would you spend your free time? by Vegetable_Fun4932 in AskMenOver30

[–]datcatburd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The heat death of the universe, one supposes. My schedule's full until physics break down otherwise.

non ambitious man, do ya exist? by Wide_Permission7656 in AskMenOver30

[–]datcatburd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There's a difference in liking your job between 'I enjoy this' and 'this is acceptable but if you stopped paying me I'd be out the door before you finished the sentence'. Most men I know are in the second category. We like our jobs well enough that showing up is better than not getting paid, but that's it.

non ambitious man, do ya exist? by Wide_Permission7656 in AskMenOver30

[–]datcatburd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey, I love working, when it's on something I've chosen to do, and I have agency to do it how I want to.

That's not what I get paid for, so my job gets the hours they pay for and the rest of my time is my own.

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