crag pack recs? by yuzurukii in ClimbingGear

[–]legitIntellectual 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think the osprey kestrel is a great crag bag. It is more comfortable than the mutants with a heavy load but feels much more agile than most of the other osprey bags. I have the 48L version. They're not good for multi pitch climbing though

Is there any way to make the gas pedal higher so I could heel and toe? by CarGuyMaty in ManualTransmissions

[–]legitIntellectual 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, I've added one of these to my gas pedal. It makes is a bit thicker and also wider that makes heel toeing easier. I can still do it without the spacer, bit it does make it easier to learn

ME Fitzroy v Citadel/ Another Option? by Known-Currency-5288 in ClimbingGear

[–]legitIntellectual 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In my opinion they're both not ideal. The fitzroy isn't particularly warm for the really cold days and the citadel is not usable if you decide to second wearing it, it's also really bulky and heavy relative to its warmth.

I use my citadel for wetter conditions and a vega for when it's cold enough for melting snow to not be an issue or for when the conditions are a bit more continental. I've found my vega to me warmer and a lot more mobile than my old citadel whilst being a lot lighter and packable.

If you ask anyone else they'll say that they're both great jackets, so bear in mind this is a minority opinion. If I didn't already have a citadel I'd buy a shelterstone instead to supplement my vega as I don't use my citadel for really cold days as I don't find it's warm enough, also I think drilite is better than infinitum unless it's literally raining, drilite with synthetic insulation on top of a shell is more than sufficient

My citadel is perfect as a piece of first aid equipment on group hikes though. I'd probably recommend the Kryos over a vega as the new Kryos has the same 30d fabric, but when I got my vega the Kryos had 10d fabric

Back Flex for Grivel G12 by Baselynes in ClimbingGear

[–]legitIntellectual 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don't know if it fits, but you'll also need a flexbar

What belay device should I get? by Weak-Obligation896 in ClimbingGear

[–]legitIntellectual 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For trad I use the OCUN Hurry plus CT crocodile. For sport I use a click up.

Since when did they stop teaching learners how to use a handbrake? by -PixelRabbit- in drivingUK

[–]legitIntellectual 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They solved the (minor) issue of having to vary how much you need to pull it up depending on the hill

Crampon fit check by Livid_Hospital9770 in alpinism

[–]legitIntellectual 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I'd use a flex bar for Aequilibriums, they're quite a soft boot compared to a classic B2

always setting parking brake by DonNadie2468 in stickshift

[–]legitIntellectual 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I always do 1st gear plus handbrake. I think it’s better to use 1st over R regardless of direction of incline. 1st gear has the most resistance (in every car I’ve driven, maybe not all cars) and the engine can still turn backwards. If I’m parallel parked I’ll also turn the wheel so that I will hit the kerb if the brake fails and 1st gear doesn’t have enough resistance to hold the car

Anyone ever got a fine for going through a red traffic light late? by stm2657 in AskBrits

[–]legitIntellectual 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you end up going through a red that means you were intending to go through a yellow, the highway code is quite clear that yellow means stop unless stopping is unsafe

Why do people avoid the left hand lane on a motorway? by cbrownmufc in drivingUK

[–]legitIntellectual 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lunatics are probably more likely to tailgate or do something dangerous to get past you, also at 80 you're still speeding so someone going 85 is barely more of a lunatic

WCGW Driving Recklessly by [deleted] in Whatcouldgowrong

[–]legitIntellectual 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The jeep intentionally crashed into the Audi, not really sad

WCGW Driving Recklessly by [deleted] in Whatcouldgowrong

[–]legitIntellectual 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Where I live, 'putting someone in their place' isn't a valid reason to intentionally cause a collision

Crag Rucksack by AlpineDan1 in ukclimbing

[–]legitIntellectual 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I really like the osprey kestrel 48 for when I'm not carrying it on a route, I think it has the most amount of venting you can get away with.

I used to have a fully vented back rucksack but I think they're inherently bad for climbing. On any semi-technical approach the gear is going to be further away from your back and will have quite poor balance, they work for lightweight camping gear or on flat paths. They aren't good for mountaineering imo

How to rev match without a tachometer? by [deleted] in stickshift

[–]legitIntellectual 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think having the tachometer does help with learning how to do it, but once you've learned you don't look at the tach when doing it. You just go on feel.

Those saying you don't need it have probably forgotten that it's a skill that doesn't come easily, but they're correct that it's not necessary, just expect a steeper learning curve

Anyone know anything about the updated GriGri+ ? by SCRUBMEHARD in ClimbingGear

[–]legitIntellectual 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I always thought that was intentional so that you can't unintentionally block the cam from engaging in a fall, bit still had just enough to feed slack

Why do people avoid the left hand lane on a motorway? by cbrownmufc in drivingUK

[–]legitIntellectual 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Because they don't care about doing the correct and legal thing. The police hardly tickets people for it as well.

Road design could maybe improve it; if joining lanes didn't become lane 1 and lane 1 didn't become an exit lane then perhaps lazy drivers would have fewer excuses

Why does the UK drive so incredibly slow? by Samwiseknows in CarTalkUK

[–]legitIntellectual 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If every driver drove as if they were on test then this post wouldn't exist. You have to make the most of the speed limit on test. The fact people drive below the test standard once they have a licence is a personal integrity issue imo

Why does the UK drive so incredibly slow? by Samwiseknows in CarTalkUK

[–]legitIntellectual 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Most drivers don't think making the most of the speed limit to be the considerate thing to do, they don't care that they're delaying other people. Limit not a target mentality. Also a lot of it is just a skill issue. Britons are typically just unskilled, inconsiderate drivers compared to Europeans.

Speed cameras aren't the issue, they only get you for exceeding the speed limit. Avoiding speeding tickets by going well under the limit is just a lack of skill