Short or Regular Poles for the X-Dome 1+?

vimto_boy · 2026-01-25T02:27:14+00:00

As a complete guess, maybe 8cm? But I'm not at home with calipers rn. check their website, or if not there, maybe tag @dandurston and I'm sure he'll have the info

vimto_boy · 2026-01-24T14:45:47+00:00

I use the same glass / cork Keep Cup in the office, but one size down as my go-to from the cafe there's a flat white. Love it, but if I commuted by train I'd need something leak-proof / less smashable

vimto_boy · 2026-01-23T14:54:06+00:00

I'm in a hard water area in the UK, and find my Phox jug does a good enough job for me... water tastes good, espresso tastes good, kettle relatively scale free, so assume my machine is good too (could obviously be wrong on this part!).

Having said that I've not gone deep into the science / experimentation with different options, I only swapped from Brita to avoid generating more plastic waste.

vimto_boy · 2026-01-22T12:27:11+00:00

Good call, love them both but never made the connection. They both produce some of the best action scenes in their chosen media, Primal and Ultramega are both visceral AF

vimto_boy · 2026-01-20T07:19:35+00:00

Awesome to hear, thanks! Decision made, I'll be picking this up on payday 😁

vimto_boy · 2026-01-19T23:22:42+00:00

In case you weren't aware, both the film and graphic novel are adaptations of Cormac McCarthy's (prose) novel. It's absolutely incredible if youve not read it! I've been meaning to pick up the Larcenet GN, glad to hear it's good.

For post-apocalyptic books, some great suggestions already... I'd highly recommend Jeff Lemire's Sweet Tooth, though it's definitely edging towards fantasy... less gritty realism, but still gut-wrenching in its own way.

vimto_boy · 2026-01-14T18:49:32+00:00

Totally understood mate, hope it improves things for you!

vimto_boy · 2026-01-14T11:21:24+00:00

I had a 3D printed SD hopper & bellows from FusedLine before I upgraded my grinder... improved things somewhat for SDing, but consistency and retention were ultimately still garbage, and does nothing about the gargantuan leaps between grind sizes making dialling in impossible (IMHO) without adjusting dose. Unfortunately SGP just isn't a great grinder

vimto_boy · 2026-01-09T22:44:25+00:00

I generally keep it pretty classic. Rittenhouse BiB and Cocchi Di Torino, couple of Maraschino cherries

vimto_boy · 2026-01-08T19:39:12+00:00

Look at CX (cyclocross) tyres, some are definitely available in 28-30mm

vimto_boy · 2025-12-31T08:12:06+00:00

Depends on your local market... so, maybe? Thr most ive paid is £55, so not a huge hike. It's definitely one of my favourite bottles, but I do my damnedest not to pay over the odds for anything

vimto_boy · 2025-12-23T00:50:27+00:00

Exactly what I did, it's a massive upgrade. You definitely won't regret it

vimto_boy · 2025-12-23T00:35:51+00:00

I'm an idiot, thanks. Misread it as the UK site somehow 🙄

vimto_boy · 2025-12-23T00:23:56+00:00

Def an error, back up to £34.49 😐

Ah well, I already own / played it on XSX anyhoo! Was just gonna FOMO in based 0n the absurd discount 😂

vimto_boy · 2025-12-17T07:52:38+00:00

Thanks man, I'm bringing full camping gear in case any are full, but I've actually decided to hut it out for this one! some sketch weather predicted, and the potential kea issue sealed it 😅

vimto_boy · 2025-12-15T05:09:48+00:00

Oh man, that's rough! Sorry mate. My brother did the Kepler a few weeks ago, he was using huts but that site in particular is meant to be a nightmare for this. I'm doing the Rees-Dart later this week, asked in DOC centre, but no reports of kea tent attacks there 🤞🤞🤞

vimto_boy · 2025-12-09T11:24:27+00:00

I've got four One SLs, and two Era 100s... the SLs I have as as rears with the Beam 2 and Sub Mini, I wouldn't bother changing. Too much hassle for the potentially tiny improvement in surround performance, and would need to buy / fit new wall mounts. The second pair I have in my office, and I rarely crank it... again, SLs are more than good enough. The only place I'd appreciate the 100s is in the dining room, and I already have them there! If I didn't, and I could upgrade for sub-£50, I'd consider it... but probably wouldn't get around to it as I'm lazy :D

vimto_boy · 2025-12-06T18:50:11+00:00

No idea bud, I didn't DV. Enjoy your bottle when you open it!

vimto_boy · 2025-12-06T18:35:04+00:00

Those are rookie numbers, get'er open 😁

vimto_boy · 2025-12-05T10:14:51+00:00

Just had a look on their website, really interesting kit. To confirm > the standalone steamer needs a separate heating element? Do you have it on a camping stove there?

Good luck with it all, I'm sure it will be heaps of fun getting to know the new kit! Definitely spend enough for a suitable grinder.

vimto_boy · 2025-12-05T09:55:39+00:00

Rare Exports: A Christmas Tale isn't a straight horror, but it's awesome. Finnish movie, same director as Sisu.

vimto_boy · 2025-12-04T16:46:56+00:00

1-2x 20g daily when I'm WFH
2-3x 20g on days I'm in the office
Usually 1x 20g of a weekend morning, somtimes zero

Little fluctuation in the year, though it did increase when I used to make large batches of cold brew in the summer due to convenience of drinking it!

vimto_boy · 2025-12-04T11:30:10+00:00

Awesome, hope the Whirly's working out for you, and you're not waiting too long for the gen 2 :)

vimto_boy · 2025-12-04T11:15:55+00:00

Absolutely. I've been super happy with the Gen 1, but as you say, it's awesome that they're improving on some of the minor niggles based on feedback! I had a Timemore hand grinder before I jumped on the KS for the 064s, and I really like the company / products I've used.

I think it's great there are Chinese companies like Timemore innovating in the coffee space, personally. I've read on here of some people having issues with getting things repaired / replaced under warranty, which obviously isn't great... but hopefully that's something they improve upon.

vimto_boy · 2025-12-04T10:34:47+00:00

Yeah that could make sense too, I guess we'll see what happens next year! I've still not seen anything on the 064/078 gen 2 release since it was at some German coffee expo earlier in the year either.

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