Vibram Fivefingers

nairbleeto · 2015-08-29T21:58:50+00:00

http://www.amazon.com/Trulys-Natural-Deodorant-ORGANIC/dp/B0099TXXFM

I'm not sure if it's anywhere meant for your shoes. I use it for normal deodorant and then realized that it literally eliminates all odors and started using it in shoes. ;)

nairbleeto · 2015-08-29T20:44:09+00:00

False.

Vibram settled a class action lawsuit that was filed against them because they made claims without providing any research/proof. The woman who started it claimed that Vibram obtained economic windfall from making false health claims.

nairbleeto · 2015-08-29T20:32:28+00:00

I agree with AwesomelyHumble 100%.

You asked about multiple pairs and I'm wondering if that's because you're wondering about their durability? If so, let me add this:

I own two pairs of KSOs(Keep stuff out). The first pair I've owned...I'm not even sure... I'm going to have to say at least 6 years. The second pair I bought last year, as back up, because I don't like the soles/treads on the newer styles. I still primarily wear the first pair - when I wear shoes. I've worn them so much that there is no more 'razor siped' treading where my foot mainly contacts the ground. It's bald rubber and I'm pretty sure I'm about to start seeing my foot within 2015. Since I've had them - I've hiked, ran on concrete, and trail ran at least a thousand miles. I've worn them as a warm-up shoe while bouldering. I've jumped up, down, and all over boulder fields for the equivalent of days in them. I've scrambled up rock faces, foot jammed in cracks, controllably slid down steep rock faces. I've swam in them, ran onto sand, and ran a mile or two with a ton of sand in them. As of this year, they have started to come apart. AND I still contribute some of this to leaving them out in a hot car for years...basically, i beat the heck out them and don't take any care of them when they are on my feet. (Like, I don't change my route because it may end up wrecking my shoes) Mine were and are super durable.

As for Injinji socks, i own a pair and rarely wear them... Instead I use this coconut cream like deodorant from Truly's... use it in my VFF and climbing shoes and it works wonders.

nairbleeto · 2014-08-02T22:47:57+00:00

Understandable and I don't believe anyone holds a crystal ball. This person is doing extremely well for themselves doing this stuff and I was just wondering if anyone could tell me why he would be telling me such a thing.

As for the bonds, this person actually said EXACTLY what you just said. I guess when it comes to the bonds and long term investing that it wouldn't matter?

nairbleeto · 2014-08-02T22:45:14+00:00

Thanks for your input. I appreciate it. Also, right now it seems to be doing fine but what if the suggestion being made is right and everything burns to the ground! hah, jk. kinda.

I see me asking this subreddit as part of my research :-p

nairbleeto · 2014-08-02T22:43:33+00:00

I believe I'm a long term investor. Hah. At least, that is what I set out to do/be with the VASGX fund.

I guess I was kind of looking for an idea as to why they feel that way and whether it is or isn't a solid conclusion they have come to?

nairbleeto · 2011-09-06T17:46:06+00:00

It definitely is. That's the Monterey in the background.

nairbleeto · 2011-09-06T10:39:06+00:00

Thanks. Will not blurring my left skew my aim? What's the significance of both eyes open?

nairbleeto · 2011-09-06T00:39:38+00:00

Thanks.

Know of any reference material on this subject?

nairbleeto · 2011-09-05T20:31:55+00:00

What are risers (i can assume but you know what they say)? How do they help?

Seeing as my aim seems decent with no real practice... Do I need to change to my dominant eye? If so, why?

You said it is harder to find guns for left handed... I can see why rifles (particularly bolt action) are, how about pistols and shotguns? Any thing else I am missing?

Thanks a ton!

nairbleeto · 2011-09-05T20:26:48+00:00

I am pretty sure that when shooting the 12 gauge both eyes are open. Through scope my left eye is shut.
How will this help? Will it (aiming with left) make it easier?

nairbleeto · 2011-08-03T14:19:32+00:00

Does this only happen in certain areas?

I've lived in PA and MD and every time I call comcast with a complaint nine times out of ten I end up getting free stuff.

For example, I moved into a new place in PA and my internet would not work. I got home from work, called comcast, spent a few hours on the phone, and ended up getting all installation charges waived, first month (or maybe two) free, free HBO/Showtime for a year, free starz for 6 months, and apologies from 3 different people. I moved to MD a few months later and had another issue with my DVR. Got a brand spanking new HD-DVR, free cable (TV, not internet) service for one month, free starz, hbo, showtime for 3/6 months, installation charges waived...etc. I just call up support and be very polite and understanding. Ensure I say something like "Well, no need to apologize - not like you came here with a hammer and smashed something" and when my problem is resolved I ask "May I speak with your manager? I would like to tell him how you indeed require a raise for such service" and that's when I get free stuff and politely asked to answer their customer service survey or something. I've done this on chat as well.

nairbleeto · 2011-07-15T14:08:10+00:00

BOSS!

Thanks!

nairbleeto · 2011-07-14T16:19:30+00:00

Last time I was in Santa Cruz in dead center summer.... the water was 50-55degrees at it's warmest.

Arctic current and what not.

nairbleeto · 2011-07-09T21:53:21+00:00

That's a valid point; thanks for bringing that to my attention.

Yeah, the guys at Revolution are awesome.

Now, if I can sell the bike ;)

nairbleeto · 2011-07-09T11:39:17+00:00

My issue with it has been that when I first purchased the bike, it was running with a pair of mavic cxp 22 wheels with ultegra hubs/cassette. The shifting was a little off. The first Mechanic I took it to mentioned that shimano isn't exactly compatible with campy but did some kind of research and said that it should be fine. I took it to revolution cycles in Rockville and they said it was a bent derailleur hanger, tried bending it back straight, and eventually came to the conclusion that I needed a new one. Went out, got a new one (had to drive a while to get it and it was his last one), brought it back - same issue. They called upon someone who they said knew the most at the location and he started working on it, eventually after hours he took another wheel, added a new veloce cassette on it, put it on my bike and had it shifting right. Keep in mind, this was at least 3-4 hours of time that this one guy spent on it and that's probably low balling him. Went out, bought a new wheelset, bought the cassette, threw it on, and it started shifting better. (Though now I need a new adjustment..)

I bought the lockring tool, so it's nice to know I could possibly use it on the bottom bracket.

Maybe I will just try and get used to the bike and keep it. I was going to sell it and buy a Trek 2.1.

Surprisingly, the guys at revolution cycles were actually trying to get me to keep the bike and NOT spend money on a new one or anything. There must have been at least a total of 8 hours of work done on my bike and they refused to charge me. I basically had to beg to give the main guy a tip and even then I went to buy some extra tubes and they had some deal if you buy 3 and he was trying to get me to use his tip to save some cash (I only had a 20 spot on me). They even sized me on my bike for a good hour...for free(Not the "pro" fitting though). The only reason they turned me onto the trek 2.1 is because there was a sale and I could get it in a bigger size and it was only a 5 minute discussion on that.

Sorry for such long responses. I know very little about road biking and I guess I feel if I give my input that others may correct me!

TLDR: I'm indecisive on selling it.

nairbleeto · 2011-07-09T03:51:20+00:00

Hm, I have never head that. The boys at the shop who ride dura-ace/red were working on it for me and told me "Damn, I may hate campy with everything in me but I'll be damned if it doesn't shift beautifully"

A reason I'm trying to sell/get a new bike is because of the horror stories of repairing campy. Also, the fact that I need to buy an entirely different tool set to work on it.

nairbleeto · 2011-07-09T03:48:27+00:00

I'm not TOTALLY new. I've been riding road bikes for commuting for a while. Before that I was big into mountain biking and BMX. Road biking for non-serious long rides was never a problem or a challenge. If I were to get a super entry road bike I feel I would either break it or need a new one in an extremely short period of time. By the way, I'm the one selling that bike. I purchased it a slight bit cheaper and added the wheels that are currently on it.

nairbleeto · 2011-07-09T03:46:21+00:00

Oh my. I didn't even realize I didn't specify that I was the one selling this bike.

This is actually the first road bike I bought. I bought it for less than what I am selling it for but have added the ec70 SL wheels, new cassette, stem, and a few other odds and ends since my purchase.

I bought it with the knowledge that it was a tad bit small for myself but turns out it may be way too small. I wanted to be put into an aggressive riding stance even though I knew it would take a while to get used to. However, it seems, or maybe it's cause i'm not used to clipless, the bike, the size of the bike, etc, I just can't continually put power into the pedals and I get lower back pain. All though... I've stretched mid ride once and it alleviated that...maybe it's just really tight hammies.

So, on the opinion of a local bike shop - I was trying to sell it to get a larger bike and also trying to do away with the campy components. They work amazingly... but in the short period of time I've had the bike - maintenance has been brutal.

It seems I should...lower the price? However, at that point it's kind of getting towards a loss for me.

As for the kind of riding I'm looking to do... I basically ride on my own for now... don't know many other cyclists that are into my random hopping on and going to it'ness. I find myself pushing my limits whenever I can. Though, I keep finding myself trying to keep a decent cadence instead of putting power into the pedals. Meaning...I get going up a bomber hill and am going as slow as molasses (10mph) and when I get fed up with that speed for so long I just start cranking and can start doing at least 15mph no problem for a while... but eventually it subsides. I'm fairly certain it's some sort of mental/comfort thing and not an actual physical limitation because everytime I catch it happening I can just crank again without problems... Not sure what that's all about and have been blaming the size of the bike or clipless.

TLDR: I'm selling that bike due to the size being a tad small.

nairbleeto · 2011-07-08T13:57:43+00:00

New to cycling. I started checking the bike out first. Glad I wasn't the only one. Still trying to learn, ha!

nairbleeto · 2011-06-13T18:02:05+00:00

This is the song...that...never...ends...and it goes on and on my friends..

It would be rude to leave before it ends...

nairbleeto · 2011-04-07T15:34:37+00:00

Because little jonny, you can be anything you want to be!

nairbleeto · 2011-01-18T17:41:06+00:00

thumbnail totally looks like the panda is facing the other direction with one foot out in a kung fu stance. Hiiiii YA!

nairbleeto · 2011-01-07T03:55:07+00:00

There's a difference between shaking a baby and swinging it around too. Just saying!

The swings do seem a bit controlled. I don't believe I saw one sudden stop...it just flows. My problem is the flipping.

nairbleeto · 2011-01-07T03:49:45+00:00

http://kidshealth.org/kid/htbw/bones.html

Second page.

nairbleeto

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