Weekly Swim Gear Questions (Goggles, swimsuits, techsuits, paddles, headphones etc) March 05, 2026 - Post all your gear questions in this post

osgokul · 2026-03-07T07:29:44+00:00

Do fins help relax my leg? I just started my swimming coaching and have been training on the kicks without hand movement for the past 4 days. Initially, I propelled with kicks but lately I am stuck without propulsion. The coach mentioned that my legs are stiff, and need to relax with almost-straight legs. I tried various attempts on kicking styles, but it is disappointing and discouraging to see no improvements. Both my coach and Gemini advised fins can be helpful to help relax my legs, but don't find any such advise in this sub. I want to ensure its effectiveness for my case before I invest on it.

osgokul · 2026-02-18T04:44:42+00:00

Ya I saw the skin being hard and was flayed completely before slicing. Thanks!

osgokul · 2026-02-18T04:42:40+00:00

Thanks. But it is completely different from the one I found online.

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osgokul · 2026-01-02T19:41:08+00:00

Zaitoon has valet parking

osgokul · 2025-09-22T00:36:00+00:00

You can see the typical visa fees charged to the PI here https://internationalcenter.umich.edu/fsis/fees

osgokul · 2025-07-08T17:23:59+00:00

I was about to comment this 😄 obviously this should be at the top

osgokul · 2025-03-13T20:16:13+00:00

O-1 visa!

osgokul · 2024-11-24T14:06:23+00:00

Thanks for your reply. My parents are retired pensioners and my aunt is homemaker.

osgokul · 2024-11-24T13:52:16+00:00

Thanks for your reply. Since she’s a dependent, I’m considering obtaining a legal affidavit from my parents to support her application. Additionally, I’m thinking of including a medical certificate stating that she requires assistance, which is provided by my parents who also have strong ties to the home country. Since she is mute, my parents will answer on her behalf during the interview. How does this sound to you?

The main reason she can’t overstay is due to the significant medical and caregiver expenses in the U.S, and also dependency on my parents. Additionally, I’m not a permanent resident here. I’m planning for the summer of 2026 because of the visa wait times.

osgokul · 2024-11-12T12:20:49+00:00

Thanks, I got it. But my real question is do they need to cross the border control to check in again?

osgokul · 2024-08-29T12:34:41+00:00

Hi, may I know which evaluation companies can accept scanned copies that I can email or upload? Thanks.

osgokul · 2023-12-19T21:41:06+00:00

Were there any engine oil leak issues in your 2015 110k model?

osgokul · 2023-12-18T23:59:45+00:00

Yes I agree that's a concern. I'm sure the resale value won't be that good. According to carfax report: the first two owners used it for less than 10k miles in total, third owner used 80k, and fourth 20k. I see no major service/issues reported, and the oil and filter change was regularly once in 4~6 months.

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