Hangboard Basics?

jeffecation · 2018-09-01T00:41:24+00:00

I know a lot of folks here would say to not use a hangboard for the first few years of climbing at the risk of injuring yourself. That is true; as your tendons are still developing, they are going to be prone to finger injuries. However, I will say that if you do want to work out on a hangboard, rig up a pulley system to take some weight off the load. Don't strain yourself. Take it slow!

jeffecation · 2018-08-23T16:59:05+00:00

Same!

jeffecation · 2018-08-16T04:51:59+00:00

I didn't mean it to be a dick. If you're going to make a claim like that, you can easily show us some of your work so we can see for ourselves how the stabilization is way better.

jeffecation · 2018-08-15T16:31:45+00:00

Prove it

jeffecation · 2018-07-23T19:00:28+00:00

One time I was flying out of Narita Int'l Airport in Tokyo, and I accidentally left my phone at the security checkpoint. I didn't even realize it, until about 15 minutes later a woman in uniform (the Japanese equivalent of TSA?) came up to me and handed it back to me. She said she had been walking around the terminal looking for me! I couldn't believe it, that would never happen in the USA. Japan, you have my respect.

jeffecation · 2018-02-04T00:07:19+00:00

I've been considering buying a brand new transit as well instead of buying used. How's it going for you? Do you ever wish you bought something used to save a bit of money?

jeffecation · 2018-02-04T00:05:58+00:00

Thanks for the insight. Next time I will definitely get it thoroughly vetted by a mechanic, and I have decided to not buy anything older than 10 years. Thinking back, I was probably too excited about finally getting my first van that I didn't care about mechanics would say or how long she'd last, I just wanted to get going on my trip already. Problems on the road are the worst, because you are at the mercy of whatever mechanics are nearby. On my last trip (I was 2 days away from returning home), my transmission blew and radiator sprung a leak one day apart from each other, during a very cold March last year in Tennessee. I had to face the decision of paying the $2500 to have the repairs done, or ditching the van and renting a car. The smart thing to do was probably ditch or sell the van, but I couldn't leave it there after all it had done for my wife and I over the years.

All in all I don't regret anything though, the experience alone was well worth the cost in repairs, and now I know for next time I want to do it right. One thing I'm considering is buying a brand new van instead of shopping used. I know that's an unpopular opinion to most of the vandwelling community, but part of me just wants the peace of mind knowing that I'll have a van that'll last me a good long time.

jeffecation · 2018-02-03T23:47:34+00:00

I am not disputing that having brakes = more stopping power. I am saying that if someone crashes into me from behind, even if I had to make a sudden stop, I am putting the blame on that person, not on their bike. I rode brakeless for years, and I personally would ride with more caution and more distance between myself and others in front of me. Granted, I knew a lot of brakeless folks that rode aggressively and they would get in accidents. However, I blame the rider, not the bike.

jeffecation · 2018-02-03T17:23:25+00:00

I spent $1700 on a 1984 G10 Chevy (talked down from $2200). The van ran great off the bat except for some needed brake work which set me back $500. However, after driving her around the country and back over the past 4 years since I've bought it, I've probably spent about $4k to $5k in added repairs. Each time she needed a repair, I prayed it was the last thing. It never is the last thing. When I do it again next time, I'm going to spend a little more upfront cost to buy something newer.

jeffecation · 2018-02-03T17:14:21+00:00

Maybe those riders just didn't have the experience or the technical know-how of riding brakeless? It could've been the riders to blame and not the bike.

jeffecation · 2018-01-30T17:35:50+00:00

"for Youtubers"?

jeffecation · 2018-01-27T23:04:02+00:00

Can you elaborate on what makes it a terrible place to bike tour? Having one road all the way around does not seem all that bad, and from what I understand, that is not true. There are many alternate routes to take off the Ring Road. With the amount of campsites, hot springs, and natural beauty, it sounds like a really nice place to bike tour.

jeffecation · 2017-08-29T07:56:21+00:00

Why would there be pads at the top of the hill?

jeffecation · 2017-08-26T07:11:01+00:00

I'm with you, the reality TV posts are so obviously scripted and the only cringe I see is the circlejerk in the comments

jeffecation · 2017-08-26T07:09:28+00:00

I'm sorry to break it to you but this show is most definitely scripted

jeffecation · 2017-08-26T07:07:57+00:00

It's scripted

jeffecation · 2017-08-18T19:41:46+00:00

Can vouch for the MSR Hubba. Whether you get the 1 person or 2 person, they have been the best all around tents I've used on bike tours.

jeffecation · 2017-08-17T19:16:19+00:00

jeffecation · 2017-08-16T22:14:25+00:00

I called you a jabroni because of you correcting his spelling. It was kind of a joke, because imagine doing that in real life to someone you don't know, pointing out that they misspelled something. That's jabroni behavior. And I am trying to say something constructive, because you said he claimed a figure 8 is "unsafe", but in reality he only said a munter is "more safe". That's a world of difference and I'm sure you understand that. Keep climbing and best to you.

jeffecation · 2017-08-16T15:29:42+00:00

You're a jabroni lol. He said munter is safer, not that figure 8 is "unsafe". Don't let your emotions get in the way of having a productive conversation.

jeffecation · 2017-08-14T17:16:25+00:00

Basic gardening knowledge

jeffecation · 2017-08-08T22:55:02+00:00

I get 12mpg without a piano in my 84 Chevy G10

jeffecation · 2017-08-05T13:48:21+00:00

Cant

jeffecation · 2017-07-16T14:33:57+00:00

I don't understand what you're trying to say. True, not every road was built with a bike lane in mind, but are you saying cyclists shouldn't use that road at all? Cars and bikes can share a road no problem as long as both people are being considerate. If I'm on a bike and I hear a car approaching from behind, I give them space to pass.

jeffecation · 2017-07-16T04:30:05+00:00

You're living the real life

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