Mornin!
Had an awesome idea over the weekend, I dunno if you could call it a business idea but it certainly seems like one of those win-win for everyone kind of ideas. If only I had some idea how you turn something from an idea into reality. I don't even have the foggiest of ideas what step #1 in that process is.
Otherwise, ear plugs for sleeping has proven awesome the last few nights.
The rain in Maine falls mostly in the plain?No rain in Maine yet.
I've been a Gore Tex advocate for a long time--since my days working at The North Face 15ish years ago. I love that they have a lifetime warranty, and got three jackets out of one--first returning to TNF when it was no longer waterproof, then Gore Tex for the same and came out with an Arcteryx, all for the TNF 50% off employee discount!). I lost the last one (was pissssssed) but was gifted a new Arcteryx 5 years ago. It is no longer waterproof by a few years but I like it and haven't sent it to Gore Tex it yet. I am thinking this year I want to trade it in, but maybe not use it in the city/burbs, while riding, maybe even not while skiing unless backcountry, and invest in a cheaper waterproof layer. What kind of life does anyone else get out of those? Mine get about 2 years. Is it the pollution in the rain? The fact that I use it a lot? Why? I really want something I can wear while teaching ski lessons without getting soaked... I know you all have opinions out there...gore-tex jacket (caus' no commuter jacket really matches it in performance) .
I've been a Gore Tex advocate for a long time--since my days working at The North Face 15ish years ago. I love that they have a lifetime warranty, and got three jackets out of one--first returning to TNF when it was no longer waterproof, then Gore Tex for the same and came out with an Arcteryx, all for the TNF 50% off employee discount!). I lost the last one (was pissssssed) but was gifted a new Arcteryx 5 years ago. It is no longer waterproof by a few years but I like it and haven't sent it to Gore Tex it yet. I am thinking this year I want to trade it in, but maybe not use it in the city/burbs, while riding, maybe even not while skiing unless backcountry, and invest in a cheaper waterproof layer. What kind of life does anyone else get out of those? Mine get about 2 years. Is it the pollution in the rain? The fact that I use it a lot? Why? I really want something I can wear while teaching ski lessons without getting soaked... I know you all have opinions out there...
shark tank, starshine.Mornin!
Had an awesome idea over the weekend, I dunno if you could call it a business idea but it certainly seems like one of those win-win for everyone kind of ideas. If only I had some idea how you turn something from an idea into reality. I don't even have the foggiest of ideas what step #1 in that process is.
Otherwise, ear plugs for sleeping has proven awesome the last few nights.
Step 1 - you share it with ridemonkey and we will improve it with an injection of hookers and blow, and add a bong shed dimension.I don't even have the foggiest of ideas what step #1 in that process is.
I think there is sufficient space in the bed cover for a fapshack bongshed combo, plus it is portable, and you would re route all of the smoke to exit via the snorkel.Step 1 - you share it with ridemonkey and we will improve it with an injection of hookers and blow, and add a bong shed dimension.
I found the best thing I could do for my WR shells/pants is to never wash them, or if absolutely needed to not use detergent and reapply nikwax, air dry, then low dry. Once the original treatment is gone I've never been able to get it as good as before.I've been a Gore Tex advocate for a long time--since my days working at The North Face 15ish years ago. I love that they have a lifetime warranty, and got three jackets out of one--first returning to TNF when it was no longer waterproof, then Gore Tex for the same and came out with an Arcteryx, all for the TNF 50% off employee discount!). I lost the last one (was pissssssed) but was gifted a new Arcteryx 5 years ago. It is no longer waterproof by a few years but I like it and haven't sent it to Gore Tex it yet. I am thinking this year I want to trade it in, but maybe not use it in the city/burbs, while riding, maybe even not while skiing unless backcountry, and invest in a cheaper waterproof layer. What kind of life does anyone else get out of those? Mine get about 2 years. Is it the pollution in the rain? The fact that I use it a lot? Why? I really want something I can wear while teaching ski lessons without getting soaked... I know you all have opinions out there...
I should have been more judicious in my use of words.... It's a Patagonia hardshell, so H2NO Plus. But essentially, the same as a 3-ply gore-tex. I've had it for many many many years. At least 10 I think. I rarely use it, mostly because it's black, which is a shitty commuter coulour (that's why I invested in the construction sash). I got it as a warranty replacement for another jacket that began to delaminate, so didn't have a choice in the colour. It doesn't see much use, as I'm not a big fan of hardshells. I prefer soft shells for when I'm fat-biking or skinning. It doesn't have a snow skirt, so I don't really like using it while skiing, and besides when I'm at the resort, I prefer a single insulated jacket (not layers). I'm a bit of a jacket diva... I have far too many. far far far too many. I just find one jacket to do it all really doesn't work well. I like having the right jacket for the right purpose. In winter, this is more comfortable, and ultimately safer. Off the top of my head I have:I've been a Gore Tex advocate for a long time--since my days working at The North Face 15ish years ago. I love that they have a lifetime warranty, and got three jackets out of one--first returning to TNF when it was no longer waterproof, then Gore Tex for the same and came out with an Arcteryx, all for the TNF 50% off employee discount!). I lost the last one (was pissssssed) but was gifted a new Arcteryx 5 years ago. It is no longer waterproof by a few years but I like it and haven't sent it to Gore Tex it yet. I am thinking this year I want to trade it in, but maybe not use it in the city/burbs, while riding, maybe even not while skiing unless backcountry, and invest in a cheaper waterproof layer. What kind of life does anyone else get out of those? Mine get about 2 years. Is it the pollution in the rain? The fact that I use it a lot? Why? I really want something I can wear while teaching ski lessons without getting soaked... I know you all have opinions out there...
you sound like as much of a gear nerd as me.I should have been more judicious in my use of words.... It's a Patagonia hardshell, so H2NO Plus. But essentially, the same as a 3-ply gore-tex. I've had it for many many many years. At least 10 I think. I rarely use it, mostly because it's black, which is a shitty commuter coulour (that's why I invested in the construction sash). I got it as a warranty replacement for another jacket that began to delaminate, so didn't have a choice in the colour. It doesn't see much use, as I'm not a big fan of hardshells. I prefer soft shells for when I'm fat-biking or skinning. It doesn't have a snow skirt, so I don't really like using it while skiing, and besides when I'm at the resort, I prefer a single insulated jacket (not layers). I'm a bit of a jacket diva... I have far too many. far far far too many. I just find one jacket to do it all really doesn't work well. I like having the right jacket for the right purpose. In winter, this is more comfortable, and ultimately safer. Off the top of my head I have:
- 2 ski jackets (one synthetic insulation, one down insulation)
- one puffy down jacket for camping
- 1 synthetic parkas for working outside / winter camping
- 1 synthetic bomber-style jacket (not sure what I use this one for anymore...)
- 1 hardshell
- 1 uninsulated softshell (rolls up small and is great in for high-output activities in full-on winter conditions over a fleece or vest)
- 1 fleece-lined softshell
- 1 Icebreaker lightly insulated "bomber" style jacket - mostly for city use
- 1 peacoat for at work/city
- 1 work raincoat
- 1 raceface hardshell (worn out and delaminated)
- 1 commuter rain coat that's not breathable, and kinda heavy so I don't use it much
Is there some compelling reason you didn't just have all these shitty windows replaced? Sounds to me like ride time is being squandered here...Step 1 - you share it with ridemonkey and we will improve it with an injection of hookers and blow, and add a bong shed dimension.
WFH so far but leaving for the office soon. I managed to acquire several pieces of parting beads in a local lumber yard (parting bead? Bill, WTF is a parting bead?), then ordered some interlocking weatherstripping for a few windows that are missing them or where there deteriorated beyond repair, from an old school factory outside of NYC. Yay!
damn dude...it sounds like your primal instincts don't gel with your office's vibe.kill list is already at 11 for the day. someones gonna die.
this was all before i got to the office.damn dude...it sounds like your primal instincts don't gel with your office's vibe.
he could have just burned the house down and started over.Is there some compelling reason you didn't just have all these shitty windows replaced? Sounds to me like ride time is being squandered here...
I like my wooden quality windows, they have just been neglected.Is there some compelling reason you didn't just have all these shitty windows replaced? Sounds to me like ride time is being squandered here...
Now you are onto something...he could have just burned the house down and started over.
ugh, & no telling how many of yours were collateral damage on the ride home.and this was after 3 brain damaged drivers almost killed me.
"nerd" is not how my wife puts it... she uses a much ruder term...you sound like as much of a gear nerd as me.
damn dude...it sounds like your primal instincts don't gel with your office's vibe.
are you typing this from the shed?!?!
Yes, I've tried all different methods of gore-care, but alas, 4 GT jackets later (in 15ish years), they all bleed through. I spoke with the GT rep on jacket #3 to try to make sure it didn't happen again... I'd been doing all he said already and it still doesn't work. I'm guessing I just wear it too much or something...I found the best thing I could do for my WR shells/pants is to never wash them, or if absolutely needed to not use detergent and reapply nikwax, air dry, then low dry. Once the original treatment is gone I've never been able to get it as good as before.
Lol! Sounds like we have a similar jacket wardrobe! I'm mainly asking about the waterproof options because it often rains at our ski hill. Our jackets get put through the ringer! I am seriously considering one of those thick carhart jackets. Less layers and lessons might be over before it bled all the way through! What I would really like sounds like your 2 ski jacket options--I don't have an insulated ski jacket, I just layer a lot.I should have been more judicious in my use of words.... It's a Patagonia hardshell, so H2NO Plus. But essentially, the same as a 3-ply gore-tex. I've had it for many many many years. At least 10 I think. I rarely use it, mostly because it's black, which is a shitty commuter coulour (that's why I invested in the construction sash). I got it as a warranty replacement for another jacket that began to delaminate, so didn't have a choice in the colour. It doesn't see much use, as I'm not a big fan of hardshells. I prefer soft shells for when I'm fat-biking or skinning. It doesn't have a snow skirt, so I don't really like using it while skiing, and besides when I'm at the resort, I prefer a single insulated jacket (not layers). I'm a bit of a jacket diva... I have far too many. far far far too many. I just find one jacket to do it all really doesn't work well. I like having the right jacket for the right purpose. In winter, this is more comfortable, and ultimately safer. Off the top of my head I have:
- 2 ski jackets (one synthetic insulation, one down insulation)
- one puffy down jacket for camping
- 1 synthetic parkas for working outside / winter camping
- 1 synthetic bomber-style jacket (not sure what I use this one for anymore...)
- 1 hardshell
- 1 uninsulated softshell (rolls up small and is great in for high-output activities in full-on winter conditions over a fleece or vest)
- 1 fleece-lined softshell
- 1 Icebreaker lightly insulated "bomber" style jacket - mostly for city use
- 1 peacoat for at work/city
- 1 work raincoat
- 1 raceface hardshell (worn out and delaminated)
- 1 commuter rain coat that's not breathable, and kinda heavy so I don't use it much
none you fucking dirty hippy. go roll in some patchouliugh, & no telling how many of yours were collateral damage on the ride home.
"nerd" is not how my wife puts it... she uses a much ruder term...
actually, gas, patchouli, smoke and nag champa are my every day musk plus a little LUSH soap these daysnone you fucking dirty hippy. go roll in some patchouli