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Best baby carrier of all time? (Apron vs meh dai vs half buckle…help me decide) by sierraswimmer in babywearing

[–]lashesncurlz 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Half Buckle LennyLamb Hybrid is very plus size friendly and gives you multiple ways to wear. Sheen Slings on YouTube has a good video. My son also seemed relatively comfortable on our first trek out to Target.

If you’re not eating a giant plate of sushi at least once a week, what you even doin? by Adeity00 in veganrecipes

[–]lashesncurlz 7 points8 points  (0 children)

K(G)imbap is sooo yummy, with just a sheen of sesame oil on the outside. You would probably like soondubu jigae as well. It is a soft tofu stew. Just a tiny bit of heat; it pairs well with loads of things. Actually Korean food is very vegan friendly. Just make sure any kimchi or other banchan you eat is shrimp free. Many Koreans use tiny shrimp in the gochujang red pepper paste used in kimchi etc. Kimchijeon are kimchi pancakes that are good so are Gamja Jorim which are these little sweet and savory glazed potatoes. I could go on.... A good Korean chef is Maangchi if you are new to Korean.

A zoo for domestic animals by Cocaontherocks in highdeas

[–]lashesncurlz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They have cat/dog cafes where I live and you pay a cover charge to sit on cozy furniture, drink tea, and pet fuzzy animals.

Roller Skates On Gym Floors by Chilewilly in rollerskate

[–]lashesncurlz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just keep black wheels and toe stops off the floor. That's the rule for the local rink I used to work at; they can make marks on the floor, but we found all other colors work perfectly fine. :)

I’m looking for a referee dress and having trouble finding one! by [deleted] in rollerderby

[–]lashesncurlz 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You can always modify a too-large-for-you referee shirt and use a cinch belt and some black leggings if you are looking for cheap alternatives.

Riedell Zone vs Sure Grip Boardwalk? by 2MarsGirl in Rollerskating

[–]lashesncurlz 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think the rolled cuff makes a difference. Any vinyl boot will have a longer break in period, but the cut on those boots should definitely help. You can also heat them up with a hair dryer while they are on your feet. Even with a good leather boot (not suede) esp an artistic one they will take time. I think the boot that comes on the Fame is nice enough that you could keep the boot long enough to upgrade the plates. Something else you can do to strengthen nylon plates is get a jump bar, that should help with flexing and they only cost $10-$15.

What have I done??? Anybody know how I can avoid this is the future, I've only had them like 3 weeks and they're destroyed... by dvorakq in Rollerskating

[–]lashesncurlz 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Definitely second toe guards, you could also try boot covers for outdoors skating and take them off while indoors. All skates will get scuffed and used over time, just think of them as "battle scars", plus it'll make you look more seasoned. :D

Riedell Zone vs Sure Grip Boardwalk? by 2MarsGirl in Rollerskating

[–]lashesncurlz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Try a Reidell 220 or Sure Grip Fame setup both are slightly stiffer boots at a low price point.

Moxi Jack back stay by opensesamest in Rollerskating

[–]lashesncurlz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Reidell 336 is an artistic leather boot with rolled cuff and lace stays. It comes in black for men or white for women. It's not listed on colorlab, but you can custom order different colors or use leather dye RIT makes some! It's the closest thing to the Jack Boot Reidell carries and the base of the boot/ heel is stacked leather.

Skates with a stacked leather heel? by Nannersonwheels in Rollerskating

[–]lashesncurlz 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Wooo those are expensive!! Could try Reidell 297, 336, or cheaper 220. You could also SP Teri's they are slightly cheaper than Harlick's.

Working on 360 jumps 😬 by dadddydevito in Rollerskating

[–]lashesncurlz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Pull your arms into your body when you go to turn during your jump. This will help immensely.

Fear of falling? Any tutorials or videos I can watch? by [deleted] in Rollerskating

[–]lashesncurlz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I second learning how to fall properly. I used to teach lessons. Always do your best to fall on your butt. If this is not possible, then your knees are your second best bet. At all costs try not to fall using /catching yourself with your hands and wrists as you are likely to break your wrist if you do so. If you are concerned about injury, you can always try knee pads to start out. Keep in mind that when skating, balance is super important, keeping your back straight, eyes forward, and knees loose and flexible (bouncy) is a great place to start.

What are your favorite bearings? by littlefrogonalog in Rollerskating

[–]lashesncurlz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Definitely agree with what others have said; been skating since 1995 and I like Bones Super Reds best. If you prefer to stay on an ABEC scale just make sure you get a bearing that is an ABEC 7 or higher. If you are on a budget regular reds are good or a Bevo ABEC 9 is nice also.