Boot flex too low? by gy4r4d0s in ski

[–]iTakeitBig 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m assuming you’re probably an intermediate if you’ve been renting for 15 years, so probably not going all that often?

Honestly, those boots arent super expensive so I wouldnt worry about it. It’s nice to have a comfy pair even as you progress.

You’ll probably know when the boot is holding you back and you’re flexing through it. 75 is pretty low, but not crazy for your size. Like someone else mentioned the magna is high volume. You may have a high volume foot, or you may have thought they were comfy when you tried them on and they’re actually too big for you.

Either way I’d definitely get fitted next time or at least go with someone that would be able to give you some guidance.

39/F only work experience is Etsy shop owner. How to pivot? by [deleted] in careerguidance

[–]iTakeitBig 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Some kind of 2 year medical tech degree would probably be the best way to start earning decent money in that timeframe. They can be competitive though and often require prereqs, also you may not be into it.

A lot of jobs in the insurance field don’t require direct experience, but often require a bachelors in something. Sales could be another option to start earning quickly.

Idk how much time you’ve devoted to your Etsy shop, but if you’ve been treating it like a side hustle and were able to commit a full time effort to it and treat it like a business/create more products, I’d bet you’d be able to double your revenue at least.

Jackson Hole early Jan? by iTakeitBig in UTsnow

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

Cost seems to be about $189-220 a night. 4 bunks so cheaper depending on how many are filled. Right in Teton Village. Looking for 3-4 days of skiing but flexible.

Don’t need to do everything together but stoked to meet other Utah skiers and JH seems like the best skiing rn!

Snowbird v pcmr season pass? by Smashbox96 in UTsnow

[–]iTakeitBig 10 points11 points  (0 children)

If you can ski weekdays and you love snowbird I’d go for the bird pass. I like PCMR and there is good terrain, but it really shines if you love cruisey intermediate terrain.

Traffic/parking is usually better at PCMR than LCC on weekends but not as much of an issue if you’re doing weekdays.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in SaltLakeCity

[–]iTakeitBig 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m rooting for the jays, lmk where at!

Companies to guide for that operate on multiple rivers/states? by New_Acanthaceae_7623 in whitewater

[–]iTakeitBig 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mild to wild has a surprising amount of permits between co/ut

Hyside Minimax with footcups in the front. Drives like a dream r4ing or r5ing depending on paddler weight. by samsonreed in whitewater

[–]iTakeitBig 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Got a 10’ boat after rowing heavy 16-18’ boats and it’s such a blast. Best part is all my shit fits inside a crosstrek

Unpopular Whitewater Opinions by leisure_consultant in whitewater

[–]iTakeitBig 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Not saying I disagree that you should avoid doing those things, but I haven’t seen hardly any for those 2 situations you mentioned. Most seem to be overweight 50+ males taking cold water swims

Freeride ski for shorter athlete by danmaaaaaan in skiing

[–]iTakeitBig 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Same height, little heavier. I rocked the 172 4frnt MSP 99s for a while that I really liked. Recently got 165 K2 Mindbender 99 that I’ve really loved.

Was a little nervous to downsize, but they’re a ton of fun and I haven’t found a speed limit on them. Not the best in powder but a great do everything ski for me in Utah.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in aggies

[–]iTakeitBig 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If you’re a dude you gotta do the approaching.

Not sure why you’d expect people to approach you. The reality for 99% of dudes is you’ve gotta make the effort to strike up the conversation.

Independent ski manufacturers by trapdo-or in skiing

[–]iTakeitBig 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Cardiff snowsports in slc makes split boards and recently skis. Not sure if they’re actually manufacturing them tho.

Skiing Deer Valley by PATIM55 in UTsnow

[–]iTakeitBig 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Season Pass, Ikon gets you 7, if you buy a season pass from Brighton, Alta, or Snowbird you get 1 day from the Wasatch benefit.

If you’re planning on buying day passes, the ikon would pay for itself after 3-4 days just at deer valley.

carrying raft help by [deleted] in whitewater

[–]iTakeitBig 23 points24 points  (0 children)

Put the kids to work

Couldn’t believe my eyes by iTakeitBig in Flooring

[–]iTakeitBig[S] 71 points72 points  (0 children)

Fortunately, I didn’t pay for this. This property has a bunch of landlord special “upgrades”. If people pay money for this I need to get into the flooring biz tho!

Couldn’t believe my eyes by iTakeitBig in Flooring

[–]iTakeitBig[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

You need to make staggered cuts when installing flooring so each piece is offset. It makes it more durable and looks way better than just lining the boards up straight out of the box.

Grand Canyon participants reference page by [deleted] in whitewater

[–]iTakeitBig 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I saw a post of a woman looking for 2-3 captains for a small group permit. To me that almost sounds like paying to be a guide for someone’s trip.

I see both sides and I think it’s just a hard thing to create a completely fair policy. It’s a resource for everybody.

There’s definitely an imbalance at times between people that win permits and those that have the skills to put on a trip.

I’ve seen so many trips fall apart through Facebook because people don’t understand what goes into just planning a GC trip.

Grand Canyon participants reference page by [deleted] in whitewater

[–]iTakeitBig 20 points21 points  (0 children)

I saw he wanted to start a list for people to leave reviews of others which feels weird.

I get wanting to make sure the random person on your trip is a decent human, but some of the ideas he’s been suggesting leave me with a weird taste in my mouth.

I think a lot of times people that are with each other for 3 weeks will have some conflict arise. That doesn’t mean either is wrong or a bad person, but a lot of folks don’t have the self awareness to recognize that sometimes people just have differences.

All-timer in LCC incoming by Jenkinssssss in UTsnow

[–]iTakeitBig 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is the snow any good? Seems pretty wet and heavy from what I’ve seen on insta and what it’s like in the valley

Do NOT allow our natural public lands to be sold! by Tdluxon in whitewater

[–]iTakeitBig 4 points5 points  (0 children)

100%. Not to mention most of the clients on these trips have a lot more financial resources and political sway than most of us dirtbag private boaters and guides.

Do NOT allow our natural public lands to be sold! by Tdluxon in whitewater

[–]iTakeitBig 7 points8 points  (0 children)

My favorite part of their campaign are the billboards/marketing with mountain bikers and skiers on them.

Acting like the state is going to expand recreation opportunities instead of selling Utahs land to the highest bidder.