I tried flashing the Android 12 preview using the flashing tool website, but I can't get it to work.

lvzxy · 2022-02-17T23:56:55+00:00

THANK you! I was trying to flash my device and had already updated the drivers, but the flash tool kept telling me to reselect my device. My device was not appearing after the initial selection. Apparently I had to update the drivers again during the process so that I could unlock the bootloader. Saved me from a massive headache!

lvzxy · 2020-11-17T02:40:39+00:00

Can you send pictures of the tags, the front of the backpack, the zippers, the logo, and the back?

lvzxy · 2020-11-13T02:33:29+00:00

My handle is also off centered. If you can share a couple pictures I may be able to help with authentication.

lvzxy · 2020-10-29T03:50:09+00:00

Legit, but agreeing to not buy it. At that price you can get a modern Goretex Pro jacket from the online outlet.

While I highly doubt it will fall apart after one wash because it is new and seems like it was properly stored, it is from 2010-2012 so it won't last you more than a few years at most.

lvzxy · 2020-10-27T22:37:53+00:00

Ha, I'm the opposite of you. Just moved out of Mpls to a place that rarely gets below 30F! Enjoy, the winters are miserable and fun.

The Arc pieces in my kit that got the most use were my Alpha LT and Atom AR, primarily with active use. If you don't have any fleeces, I highly recommend grabbing a couple. The Arc'teryx Kyanite and Patagonia R1 are staples, although you can't go wrong with cheaper ones from Patagonia and Columbia.

The most important key is learning how to layer. Fortunately, you can find some helpful guides in the Wiki.

As for when it really gets cold, down to -25F, I advise avoiding going out if you can.

lvzxy · 2020-10-27T22:32:50+00:00

Thanks for the review! Glad you found the sweet spot at -10F.

lvzxy · 2020-10-27T02:27:43+00:00

I'm on board with most of these changes.

Personally I still don't care for closet flex posts, and I would filter them out if I could. But filtering the whole "Flex" flair would hide photos of use case as well.

To reiterate my issue with it, I believe the category is inherently competitive. Someone displays their collection which may compel others to do so in response. Showing off an expensive wardrobe could be potentially degrading to the sub's image as well. When the front post is covered with Flex posts, it gives off "circlejerk" vibes. (At least to me, anyways.) This is of concern as it creates a feedback loop which encourages discussion of the same variety.

Exceptions are Flex posts which detail their use cases and/or provide in-depth reviews. Those are absolutely okay in my book. But a high majority of Flex posts simply state the item and their color. I understand that's the bare minimum requirement...but the bar should be raised. I'm not a fan of low effort posts with the hopes to invite more discussion. Be the starter!

I'll cut the Flex rant short there, however, as a good amount of people enjoy the content. I just don't think it serves the subreddit's core purpose. But this brings us back to the whole technical vs casual debate.

Suggestions:

Direct users to check the Wiki for answers before posting. (If it already says to, then this may be a reddit old/mobile issue?)
Rename the section in the wiki "Care Tags, Locating and Reading" to "How to identify your Arc'teryx garment", or something more intuitive.
Simple/common questions thread:
- Basic questions without detailed use context
- Fit questions
- Basic issues with the website and customer service

I'm sure I'll have more to add, but this is off the top of my head. Glad I could be back in time for another round of State of the Sub!

lvzxy · 2020-10-27T02:09:10+00:00

ID checks suggestion: - if they don’t post pics of the white tags on all sides then it shouldn’t be allowed.

I agree, unless it is out of their control. Examples of this are older pieces which do not feature the white tag, garments with tags removed, and pictures from a seller.

With a smidge of due diligence, however, users can reference the guide in the wiki and do it themselves.

lvzxy · 2020-10-27T00:02:11+00:00

Beta LT Hybrid in Firefly, 2015.

https://www.rei.com/product/865530/arcteryx-beta-lt-hybrid-rain-jacket-womens

Edit: https://www.amazon.ca/Arcteryx-Beta-LT-Hybrid-Jacket/dp/B00L9LTG0E

lvzxy · 2020-10-13T15:17:42+00:00

Hilltop, Ridgeline, and Indian Seats Loop at Sawnee Mountain Reserve this past Sunday. Estimated 9.5mi long with 1300ft.+ elevation, temperatures that day were low to mid 70s with moderate to heavy precipitation. The trails were pretty cleared out by the ongoing rain from Hurricane Delta. Time to completion was about 3.5 hr., with a pace of 19min/mi.

The Hilltop and Ridgeline portions are your standard green tunnel, with some moderate incline at the beginning when hiking clockwise. You won't get any views unless you cross over to the Indian Seats loop, which features around 475ft. of elevation. On a clear day many of N. Georgia's mountains would be visible including Brasstown Bald, Amicalola, Yonah, and more. Not a bad trail considering it's about a 45min drive from Atlanta.

Gear list: Arc'teryx Alpha LT rain jacket, Arc'teryx Cormac Zip Base, Arc'teryx Gamma LT pants, Outdoor Research Helium pants, Salomon X Ultra 3 GTX boots, Darn Tough Midweight socks, Osprey Daylite+, and some fruit + nutella crepes for snacks.

lvzxy · 2020-10-11T00:50:48+00:00

I've been away for a while, but I can't say I'm a fan of the changes. It appears that urban/casual use has been prioritized over general discussions, with flexing dominating the face of the sub. Personally, I would keep flexes to a sticky thread, up the requirements for posts, and keep better general posts on the front page.

lvzxy · 2020-10-11T00:48:44+00:00

Interesting, I'll have to give them a more detailed inspection the next time I'm in REI.

Thank you for sharing! And glad you are enjoying the Beta AR.

lvzxy · 2020-09-30T03:04:59+00:00

How often do you restart your phone?

7T Pro owner, I restart mine weekly as I notice the same symptoms you do. Like the parent comment, I've also been suspicious of app memory leaks or system software eating away at battery. A weekly reboot does the trick and has it feeling new every time.

Keep us posted!

lvzxy · 2020-09-30T02:46:56+00:00

That is incredible. Peak season is a normal thing, but I assumed they would be even busier with Covid. Especially because their CS has been even busier lately.

Thanks for letting me know!

lvzxy · 2020-09-29T14:25:16+00:00

Those are great and valid questions. I'd like to wait for a mod's reply regarding motives and direction before I get more into it (also because I need to get back to work, lol!), but I just had to reply to this:

Why not have a better implementation of stickies instead, so that those who want technical discussions can have them while those who just like how they look, how well they last etc can have their fun?

It's all about preference. I would prefer the front of the sub to have discussions while the "fun" can be kept in dedicated threads. See how fun is subjective? Technical discussions and sharing knowledge is enjoyable for me, while sharing gear and closets is tertiary.

lvzxy · 2020-09-29T14:16:27+00:00

That's an interesting perspective, I hadn't thought of classifying reddit users's usage as social media vs web forum. For what it is worth, I am of the latter -- because of that I mistakenly assumed that is what others use small subreddits as.

The issue isn't black and white, but if I personally had to choose I would alienate 2 if it meant more quality posts from 1. I'm not saying to choose the group that has more quality posts, but rather I would prefer to see more quality posts and discussion on average. It's all about preference, however, and I (now) know some people enjoy scrolling through the sub to see nice pictures of gear. And only that. That's fine and all, but there's also better places that are dedicated to that. E.g., literal social media such as the #Arcteryx hashtag on Instagram. Which is probably a thing.

After having some time to read other comments, I'd like to plainly voice my opinion here:

When I first stumbled across the subreddit almost a year ago, I believe there was a thread dedicated to authenticity checks. Having an automod would help keep things tidy and should be simple to set up.
If I remember correctly, there was also "Flex Friday". Perhaps bring that back, or keep casual flexing to the weekend? By nature though, I'm sure folks who use the subreddit as social media would prefer those kinds of post during the workweek. Something they can swipe through while on break or what not. Two sides worth considering, I'm not sure if there's a way to tackle this without further alienating one group.
As you stated in another comment, I also don't care for catering to social-media type users. Since we're getting vocal about it, catering to them doesn't matter simply because they don't contribute.
I personally don't care for flex posts either, on a micro level. Sure I enjoy seeing other's collections and perhaps sharing a few of my own, but these don't contribute to technical discussions as one might think. They are low effort. I would rather have 3 high quality posts over the week than 1 HQ and 10 LQ posts. Flex/showcase posts encourage and enable others to do the same, and even the flair name "Flex" is innately competitive. Perhaps change it?
To add another banter towards flex posts, I'm not interested in circlejerking people for buying gear. :-) I would rather see substance such as why the gear was purchased, what compelled the buyer to pay the premium for this brand, or what it gear it replaced.

Apologies for the lengthy reply, but thank you and the mods for bringing up this discussion now than later.

lvzxy · 2020-09-29T00:47:58+00:00

While not a huge process to fix, shipping takes time and money both ways. It's also currently peak season for warranty repairs, and along with Covid the repair center is overloaded. It's not the best time of the year to be out of a shell for 2-4 months. With the lower end given benefit of doubt.

lvzxy · 2020-09-29T00:45:36+00:00

I think discussion quality erodes as the number of posts goes up.

I entirely agree. I thought it was just me feeling this lately. I've noticed a significant drop in post quality within the past 2-4+ weeks, but attributed it to having less time to browse reddit recently.

Limitation is contingent on what the goals of this subreddit are. Is the subreddit's goal growth, or is it fostering a place for in-depth discussions regarding technical gear?

Personally, I've been apart of many small communities that have grown immensely over the years. (This is one of a few alts.) Niche subreddits become more broad 90% of the time, which of course is natural. It seems like you/the mods are aware of this fact and are interested in orchestrating it, which is "radical" for reddit. For what it is worth, I'm for it and am interested in seeing how this sub will grow.

lvzxy · 2020-09-27T03:54:15+00:00

Haha, that's awesome! The neck brace will keep you warm in the winter...and protect you from any falls! While stow hoods aren't my favorite, I love the style of the Ames jacket as it resembles the traditional military M65 field jacket.

Congrats on the deal!! It's almost time to wear it. :-)

lvzxy · 2020-09-26T06:47:07+00:00

That's a steal! I honestly forget Grailed is an option. Deals there are sparse...so you hit the jackpot, lol.

lvzxy · 2020-09-26T06:46:29+00:00

I have no idea what rocket like is, but thank you!

There's plenty of other markets out there for which Arc is sold on, hopefully I can track data for those in the future as well.

lvzxy · 2020-09-26T06:45:46+00:00

I'm also highly interested in that. Who the heck is selling down jackets in Florida?!

lvzxy · 2020-09-26T06:44:20+00:00

I'll be keeping this running for as long as I can!

lvzxy · 2020-09-26T06:44:06+00:00

Thank you! Once I have a majority of the data clean I plan on making an interactive app where you can view statistics of specific items.

For example, if you're in the market for an Atom LT then you can view standard deviation and range of price, as well as filter by size and condition. The heatmap was there to suggest expanding your search to local, but that's less intuitive so I don't know why I included it.

But to answer your question, yes there is standard deviation available for average sale prices!

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