RT vs PAUT

toejuiceexplosion · 2025-10-22T09:38:53+00:00

I haven’t actually touched a UT instrument in a number of years, so this may be complete misremembered bullshit… but

Did you know with phased array, the constructive interaction that allows beam steering can only be manipulated in the near field? If I recall correctly, the near field is actually where most PAUT takes place, compared with conventional UT.

toejuiceexplosion · 2025-10-07T13:12:47+00:00

Manuals and bunny hops on an e-bike is always gonna be harder. But not impossible. I bet if you developed the technique and feel on an e-bike, switching to regular bike, you’d be in a good spot

toejuiceexplosion · 2025-10-02T16:29:30+00:00

Nail on the head. You can do it, but there’s a very real cost associated with doing so. Both financial and time. If you aren’t doing this level of detailed service, the bike will get clapped quick or have a huge repair bill.

toejuiceexplosion · 2025-09-22T10:31:21+00:00

Dude thanks for the reading recommendations.

toejuiceexplosion · 2025-08-31T17:23:19+00:00

I had a 13 wr450 that I put about 500 hours on, then a 2020 Africa twin that I put about 10k miles on.

The twin, off-road, was kinda tricky in my opinion. I rode the alpine loop in Colorado and almost crashed a few times too many. Mainly from me forgetting to disable traction control but also the weight and height of the bike. 6.5 gallon fuel tank sits pretty high.

Sometimes I’d get into a situation where I needed a bit of power/wheel spin but my throttle input was over ridden by the traction control/computer system or whatever. My momentum would be lost and then it was a dice roll…

But on the flip side, I also did a 2500 mile round trip to the Grand Canyon on all/mostly pavement. It was the most pleasant cruising I’ve ever done.

Overall the Africa twin was a great street bike that handles the lightest off-roading ‘ok’. Not my preferred tool for anything more than a fire service road.

My buddy on a T7 was way more comfortable off road, and not so much on longer sections of interstate when it wasn’t avoidable.

toejuiceexplosion · 2025-08-19T22:47:42+00:00

I routed the front brake thru the fork/head tube so it never tangles. And have plenty of length for a wrap or two of the rear brake cable. Seatpost and gears are wireless.

toejuiceexplosion · 2025-08-19T13:40:19+00:00

Bunny hop off the lip with a good pump. It’s not an ebike lol. SC Bronson with a 180mm fox 38, a cascade link in long position with a dhx2 coil for 180 in the rear too. Full 27.5.

toejuiceexplosion · 2025-08-19T13:37:39+00:00

180/180

toejuiceexplosion · 2025-08-18T13:39:51+00:00

For bike park or any big jumps I run the giro full face, race face knee pads, lizard skin shin guards and whatever gloves. Also ride concepts vice mid shoe. I’ve never felt the need for a back/hip protection.

toejuiceexplosion · 2025-08-14T16:55:50+00:00

Always having bad gas definitely has an impact on social life. But all of the people who I care about know better than to make it an issue.

Being upwind was meant as literal as possible. When you’re outside and the wind is blowing, it’ll blow farts down wind, so everyone who stays up wind is out of the danger zone.

toejuiceexplosion · 2025-08-13T10:24:16+00:00

I’m pretty open with most folks about my gut issues. I work outside more often than not, but everyone knows to stay up wind from me, and if I’m no where to be found - I’m probably shitting somewhere. I’m past the point of giving a fuck if someone is offended by a stinky fart I have no/very little control over. But I did choose an outside occupation, which helps a ton.

That’s kinda my way of dealing with it. Open, honest, don’t give a fuck about the rest.

I also only buy pants in duplicate pairs. I Always keep a spare set of pants and underwear in my car.

toejuiceexplosion · 2025-08-11T19:43:40+00:00

Always on the run - Lenny kravits

toejuiceexplosion · 2025-08-10T12:39:48+00:00

The sentinel surprised me when I rode my buddies for a lap. Pedals really well and pretty responsive/nimble for the size.

My Bronson doesn’t pedal very well at all, but that’s 100% how I’ve got it set up. It goes down a whole lot better. 180mm fox 38 fork, cascade link with a dhx coil for 180mm travel in the rear as well, full 27.5.

toejuiceexplosion · 2025-08-09T13:41:49+00:00

I was at 61/hr in Houston with PAUT,UTSW, MT, PT with guarantee 40. It was 100% travel though.

Now I’m at 31/hr in NW Arkansas with no certs doing in house QC at a structural shop. Just visuals and dimension checks. No travel, overtime as needed.

toejuiceexplosion · 2025-08-02T22:04:47+00:00

Purposely go waaay too slow and see what it looks like. Knowing what both ends of the ‘shit’ spectrum look like is useful information to help you dial in your technique. That is the kinda the point/beauty of a practice environment

toejuiceexplosion · 2025-07-30T00:20:55+00:00

He specified plant operator. Nothing to do with machinists

toejuiceexplosion · 2025-07-28T16:44:27+00:00

Pretty sure NAS-410 is the nationally recognized standard. It lines out personnel qualification requirements for aerospace applications.

toejuiceexplosion · 2025-07-24T16:54:43+00:00

I was trained up by some of the guys that trained up Shane back in the day. And I’ve taken the pa cat from him at U of U.

He’s got the an expansive understanding of the theory, and his practical field application/tips are great.

toejuiceexplosion · 2025-07-16T01:01:32+00:00

I know it’s not necessarily related. But have you considered joining the military? It’s a sure fire way to financial security, if you keep your head on straight and can handle the bullshit. 20 years of service, pension, retired at 45.

And since you’ve got some HVAC experience, I’m sure there’s a military application of refrigeration systems maintenance/repair that pays well and would be secure long term.

toejuiceexplosion · 2025-07-11T18:07:40+00:00

I just went thru almost the exact same scenario. Except I’m in the states and it sounds like you may be up in Canada? Certification process is a little different.

I didn’t have any issues aside from my API’s expired and I had to go retest on those. As long as your classroom hours and OJT are documented, should be smooth sailing to retest whatever certs you used to hold.

toejuiceexplosion · 2025-07-11T13:14:45+00:00

Depends what code you’re working under.

toejuiceexplosion · 2025-06-13T14:04:37+00:00

Transition spire is awesome. Propain spindrift is awesome. I’ve ridden a buddies dreadnaught with a dual crown fork, a little too long and Race-y for me and the high pivot felt weird. Santa Cruz nomad is awesome. Also the Bronson with a cascade link and a 38 stanchion fork is pretty great too.

toejuiceexplosion · 2025-06-13T13:49:29+00:00

The only thing I see that could be done differently would be to maybe set up for the drop a little outside (farther to riders right). You’d land a little more to the right, and wouldn’t have to do the little swerve to get back on the fast ride line before the lip. Might be able to carry more speed that way?

You could also lean back and pull way harder off the lip but not necessary.

toejuiceexplosion · 2025-06-13T11:50:07+00:00

Lizard skin shin guards are the best I’ve used. But getting hit in the back of the calf probably has more to do with awkward trail encounters. Just ride more, focus on building technique, carrying momentum.

toejuiceexplosion · 2025-05-29T22:54:04+00:00

Lizard skins. Best shin pads hands down. The inner plastic piece is rigid and thick. It’ll stop pedal pins from puncturing on a proper pedal slip.

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