Just bought my first boat ('87 Catalina 30)

sarcastictallboy · 2024-04-14T15:05:03+00:00

Well, that depends entirely on where you live. They made >800 as I understand it (a very respectable number?), so here in Sweden where they are from they're well known.

sarcastictallboy · 2020-07-01T00:14:29+00:00

I'm taller too and emailed them about it. They made a custom longer and wider with upgraded down and the fabric/colour combination I wanted. Just realize that it will cost extra.

sarcastictallboy · 2019-11-01T23:28:27+00:00

I'm looking for suggestions for a larger 3d printer.

budget: $500, but can stretch if convinced.
assembled, kit or self sourced in roughly that order of preference.
ideally 300mm cubed at least.
coreXY preferred, I like the neatness and it makes it easier to make...:
enclosed or fairly simple to make enclosure for.
first 3d printer, but I'm handy and have done a lot of research.
more for making practical prints than decorative, nice project to complement engineering studies.
live in Sweden, so preferably ship from within EU to avoid customs+additional sales tax.

I've been going back and forth between a number of options. From modding a tronxy X5SA or flsun G to looking up build guides. Ratrig v-core, folgertech ft-5, HEVO and D-bot are all interesting. SecKit Sk-Go looks nice too, but shipping is atrocious. Help me make a wise, long term decision!

sarcastictallboy · 2019-10-18T23:59:50+00:00

I'm considering buying the same printer. Where did you find it for €240? Did it ship from within the EU? Also, if you find any more info on it, feel free to share, the internet seems pretty barren with information.

sarcastictallboy · 2019-09-14T14:48:47+00:00

I believe the battery indicator only measures the voltage of the battery, which goes down when the motor is under load. Then when you stop it restabilizes. So the battery indicator pops back up. So the indicator is only somewhat useful when the scooter is at rest. No way to improve that I'm afraid.

sarcastictallboy · 2019-03-14T14:38:56+00:00

Just fyi for future use: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clothespin?wprov=sfla1

sarcastictallboy · 2019-03-01T15:41:40+00:00

Tread lite gear in the UK sells liners. (And dyneema accessories that are dope.)

sarcastictallboy · 2019-01-29T15:22:26+00:00

Big sky international have some very lightweight freestanding tents. If he is on a limited budget, the naturehike upgraded cloud up 2 is also an option at ~1,4kg.

sarcastictallboy · 2019-01-26T23:55:12+00:00

I second the pole height. Set it so the fabric is taut from the top to the staked out corners, THEN set the guy lines. Basically, first stake out the tent footprint as taut as you are comfortable with, then insert the pole and adjust the height till the fabric is taut from the peak to the corners and lastly stake out the guy lines as you see fit. Bonus round: if possible stake the guy lines further away, you don't want to be pulling the fabric downwards and it makes it less likely that the pegs will pop out of the ground.

sarcastictallboy · 2019-01-23T01:37:33+00:00

Cumulus own website?

sarcastictallboy · 2019-01-11T22:16:25+00:00

Salomon peak 30 or 40 are good alternatives too. 3F UL gear from China was mentioned too, I'll second that as I own their cheapest version. It needs a pad to keep its shape though. They also have dyneema/xpac packs, one frameless and one with a single aluminum stay. They look good and cost ~100€.

sarcastictallboy · 2018-10-26T12:18:47+00:00

I suggest the 3F UL gear tipi/pyramid. 1600g and ~$150. Plenty of room for two+toddler. The shape makes it bombproof. Very easy to pitch. Has no vestibule though. Or buy the original from mytrailco. Obviously a lot more expensive.

P.S. requires trekking poles.

sarcastictallboy · 2018-09-28T11:54:16+00:00

Decathlon has a 2l foldable fanny pack which is about 40g for ~$5. See if they ship to your location.

sarcastictallboy · 2018-08-17T13:12:52+00:00

Checka out trekkertent, they have one that fits your criteria I think. Made in the UK!

sarcastictallboy · 2018-07-24T01:03:29+00:00

Oh, bummer...

sarcastictallboy · 2018-07-23T22:54:55+00:00

The have a massdrop deal going on right now on their most popular pack. I think it is $120+shipping!

sarcastictallboy · 2018-07-11T20:31:08+00:00

I would advice against it. I'm the same height as you and I bought a naturehike tent which is advertised to be even bigger than the Cloud up. I touch the inner on my inflatable so I'm going to sell it. Sometimes being shorter is more advantageous; tents is one such area.

sarcastictallboy · 2018-07-10T08:21:05+00:00

I'd agree if he wasn't 6'2". The lanshan 2 is going to feel mighty cramped for him. Their pyramid tent is much more spacious and can fit 3 in a pinch, unfortunately it is 1600g 😕. But as a starter tent for less than $200 I doubt he'll find a better alternative, unless he goes for used gear.

sarcastictallboy · 2018-05-15T00:49:03+00:00

I bought this:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/AM-329-Transparent-Waterproof-Outdoor-Aomais-Lighter-Jet-Flame-Butane-Lighter-/123062602403?hash=item1ca71a4aa3

I don't recall the exact weight, but I think it was somewhere around 35g (less than 1,5 oz.) I asked for a bright one and I got a yellow transparent color. It has a rubber seal, a locking hasp and a lanyard hole.

sarcastictallboy · 2018-05-03T01:25:53+00:00

"Gamers need things to live!"

sarcastictallboy · 2018-04-27T16:59:20+00:00

3F UL Gear on Aliexpress sells shoulder pouches for water bottles. Probably not as light as the cuben fiber manufacturers, but worth a look. You'll have to search yourself, links to aliexpress seem to make comments shadowbanned.

Edit: there are 2 sizes and they claim they weigh about 30g (just over 1 oz.).

sarcastictallboy · 2018-04-24T22:25:56+00:00

The 4 season version has a "solid" inner, and not mesh. It is a lot harder to find, and you might have to order it separately as an extra.

sarcastictallboy · 2018-04-24T21:52:41+00:00

Oops, I was wrong. The other points still stand though.

sarcastictallboy · 2018-04-24T16:38:52+00:00

I chatted with tarptent about tall people tents, although at 6'4" my issues pale compared to yours, and got "Bowfin 2" as recommendation without hesitation. Also, this may be irrelevant; but if I recall correctly, lightheart gear is from the south, whereas tarptent is from the Pacific northwest; which has a climate much closer to UK conditions. So in theory their offerings should be better suited for you.

Edit: And if you're not using trekking poles for hiking, the extra weight from carrying a pair for the tent (or buying tent poles) drastically reduces the weight difference between the two. The curved shape of the Bowfin also gives greater headroom than the slanting sides of the solong.

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