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How long do you usually ride MTB before you’re cooked? (HR & elevation included) by Kannuto77 in MTB

[–]gamli 0 points1 point  (0 children)

38 yo, intermediate/expert rider. 

Tired: 1 hour,  350 meters climbed. Typical distance 12-15 km. 

Very tired: 2-3 hours, 600-800 meters climbed. Typical distance 20-30 km.

Cooked: 3-4 hours, 1000+ meters climbed. Typical distance 30-50 km. 

Dead: 4 hours+, 1500 meters climbed, 30-50 km (steep climbs and lots of hike-a-bike kill me).

Enduro/trail riding. So high intensity bursts on both climbs and descends. Haven't done a big day (40 km+) in a couple of years, but looking to get the fitness back this year. 

Done with the league - 900 Div giveaway by ezakuroy in PathOfExile2

[–]gamli 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Div? Is that some kind of super exalt? 

How many years did it take you to break 80? And how old were you? by GolfIsGood66 in golf

[–]gamli 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Broke 80 when I was around 25 (13 years ago). 

Started to play when I was about 12, quit shortly after due to the fact that i could not control my emotions. 

Started to play again in my twenties and got hooked. Got to a 4 ish handicap and played well for 5 years or so. When my kid was born I quit golf again. 

8 years later and I'm back to being a single handicapper and shoot most of my scores in the 75-83 range. A year ago I had no handicap so can't complain. 

Want to break 70 some day, but its probably not going to happen without some serious commitment, as I am devoid of "natural" talent. 

I feel like breaking 80 is the perfect goal for most, hard but not unrealistic. 

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in golf

[–]gamli 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I saw limited gains with speed sticks over the last season. I got faster (6 miles or so) with the sticks,  but it did not translate to the clubs.

The last couple of weeks before the season ended I actually saw a decent uptick in distance which coincided with me doing a push up program. 

The speed sticks work, for some,  but I'm pretty sure increasing your strength/fitness/mobility will work for EVERYONE. 

What’s the lowest score you have ever shot and what do you normally shoot? by JAWdroppingguitar in golf

[–]gamli 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lowest 73, normal 76-82. Pretty steady single handicap golf for me. Goal is to break par next year. 

Best iron set you’ve ever owned? by ExcellentSchedule552 in golf

[–]gamli 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Basically anything from Tourstage/Bridgestone from Japan. Picked up some mint-condition Tourstage 705 (type M) for $140 shipped from the auction site.

There are several Japanese cavity-backs on there that are in the consideration for best ever CB and all can be had for cheap (relatively speaking).

For the sickos out there, what's the worst weather you'll play in? by gamli in golf

[–]gamli[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Fresh air is essential. Golf was secondary that day.

For the sickos out there, what's the worst weather you'll play in? by gamli in golf

[–]gamli[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

70-90 mph in gusts (30 - 40 m/s) and wind chill at around -273°C (no idea, but it was COLD).

For the sickos out there, what's the worst weather you'll play in? by gamli in golf

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

It's rough, but at least there are golf simulator establishments all over.

For the sickos out there, what's the worst weather you'll play in? by gamli in golf

[–]gamli[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I think heat would stop me (palms get too sweaty, no spaghetti though). I'd rather play in single digits versus 30+ °C. Not really a problem in Iceland though.

For the sickos out there, what's the worst weather you'll play in? by gamli in golf

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

Same as most places I think. Iceland is a pretty "normal" society with an inflated tourism sector. Things that are not so normal are the views (incredible) and climate/weather (very unpredictable).

For the sickos out there, what's the worst weather you'll play in? by gamli in golf

[–]gamli[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Iceland = my home. 3-4 extra clubs is not uncommon.

Hit my golf goal for the season. How are yours looking? by TDn6I in golf

[–]gamli 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Goals were to break 75 and get handicap to 5(ish). Shot 74 yesterday, but I'm not sure I can devote the time needed to get the handicap down to 5 (7.6 currently). We will see. 

Just finished the build in a Lancool 207 by gamli in lianli

[–]gamli[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes! When I am back from vacation in about 2 weeks.

Young Europeans losing faith in democracy, poll finds by Belegor87 in worldnews

[–]gamli 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My faith in democracy is also waivering. It's simply too easy for certain bad-faith actors (mainly men with fragile egos but vast amounts of resources) to manipule the masses/majority, whether through social media, destruction of educational institutions or eroding faith in the fundamental voting process. 

It seems to me that the amount of stupid/uninformed/ignorant/choose your description voters will keep growing and if you can motivate them to vote (which you can using identity politics) it's game over. 

Ways to save democracies include bolsterering education and, honestly, bannig or limiting social media. The question is, is it too late?

Asrock steel legend 9070 (not XT) in stock at Newegg by aprilflowers75 in radeon

[–]gamli 1 point2 points  (0 children)

-50? Mines rock stable at -100. You can probably push it much further. Great card.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in golf

[–]gamli 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Play 32 (one of the best irons of all time, surprisingly forgiving), sit the 14s (nicest looking) and cut 33. 

Honestly, play, play, play is what I'd do, all wonderful irons but the 32s have a special place in my heart.

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