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by Cheeky Monkey
Fri Oct 27, 2023 3:53 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Wiggle goes into administration
Replies: 15
Views: 2515

Re: Wiggle goes into administration

Very sad to hear about both. Wiggle (and CRC before they were bought) were the source of a huge amount of my cycling "stuff" since I started back in the 1990s. My kids have had Isla bikes all the way through and many have gone on to mates kids. I was a convert to them after the first balan...
by Cheeky Monkey
Thu Oct 26, 2023 9:56 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Baselayer recommendations?
Replies: 23
Views: 3815

Re: Baselayer recommendations?

In true forum style of doing / recommending the complete opposite when Sportspursuit ran a discount for IsoBaa last night I picked up a couple of their thin (150 gsm) T shirts for not much more than one of an equivalent or full-price brand. I like their socks so hope the T's will be similarly nice :...
by Cheeky Monkey
Mon Oct 23, 2023 1:40 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Baselayer recommendations?
Replies: 23
Views: 3815

Re: Baselayer recommendations?

Huge Brynje fan here. I have both the short and long sleeve super thermo varieties. I sometimes wear two baselayers with the Brynje underneath, particularly if I know it's going to be wet I think I'd combust / dry out to the shrivelled-scrotum level Stu mentioned elsewhere with 2 baselayers :shock:
by Cheeky Monkey
Mon Oct 23, 2023 1:39 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Baselayer recommendations?
Replies: 23
Views: 3815

Re: Baselayer recommendations?

Fairpoints and you're clearly keen / it's a thing that works for you (and others from feedback elsewhere). If it were just for biking maybe (though the prices are a bit spicey) but I use stuff for biking (less so than I ever used to), walking, climbing, packrafting etc etc and (not least) sitting on...
by Cheeky Monkey
Mon Oct 23, 2023 10:37 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Baselayer recommendations?
Replies: 23
Views: 3815

Re: Baselayer recommendations?

Thanks all, there's some useful suggestions in there, much appreciated. Even from some of them I can tell stuff that I probably don't want to try (Craft for example, I don't feel the cold so much) :cool: The Patagonia, Helly and Decathalon stuff (even though the latter is full merino) look like pote...
by Cheeky Monkey
Sun Oct 22, 2023 12:02 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Waterproof jacket recommendations
Replies: 7
Views: 794

Re: Waterproof jacket recommendations

Outdry. I kill regular hardshells and DWR treatments so, for all Outdry's "faults", it's the best thing for me :cool:
by Cheeky Monkey
Sun Oct 22, 2023 11:59 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: BB200 - a few thoughts.
Replies: 82
Views: 11085

Re: BB200 - a few thoughts.

Can I get a sticker "Bloody hell my navel's fascinating" please Stu?

P&L, just pulling legs :cool: :cool:
by Cheeky Monkey
Sat Oct 21, 2023 2:08 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: TPU 20ish litre drybags
Replies: 9
Views: 1369

Re: TPU 20ish litre drybags

I have some PX bags if you want them? Red and orange (one of each). Can't remember volume but say if of interest and will confirm.
by Cheeky Monkey
Sat Oct 21, 2023 11:48 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: TPU 20ish litre drybags
Replies: 9
Views: 1369

Re: TPU 20ish litre drybags

Not sure about exact material weights but Lomo and Overboard certainly do heavier weight versions.
by Cheeky Monkey
Sat Oct 21, 2023 10:12 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Baselayer recommendations?
Replies: 23
Views: 3815

Baselayer recommendations?

My Howies merino stuff is starting to develop holes and wear very thin in places. My BAM stuff is OK but bit heavy / bulky so I'm thinking of a new layer or two. I run hot and sweat like a beast. They don't need to be bike specific (in truth I'd rather they weren't) so those a little more toward the...
by Cheeky Monkey
Wed Oct 18, 2023 5:26 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: What makes the black dashed line - rideable?
Replies: 14
Views: 1111

Re: What makes the black dashed line - rideable?

If you want the legal status consult the Definitive RoW Map and Schedule that should be held and maintained by the local authority. Usually available on line and/or through the RoW "team" (might not be called that in different Authorities). There are probably lots of nuances and provisos b...
by Cheeky Monkey
Wed Oct 18, 2023 2:19 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: BB200 - a few thoughts.
Replies: 82
Views: 11085

Re: BB200 - a few thoughts.

How can a "challenge" event be "inclusive" for all abilities? Surely the whole point is for it to be hard and by it's nature too hard for some. That's no criticism of those who can't or don't (I'm in both categories) but it doesn't make it un-inclusive.
by Cheeky Monkey
Thu Oct 12, 2023 11:52 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Sleeping on it
Replies: 19
Views: 2185

Re: Sleeping on it

Interesting how Stu kinda rates his SD higher than his Cumulus quilt(s). They're much cheaper too. Wonder if they come in lower than 20F There were only two models - 20 or 35 degree (NB: Fahrenheit), IIRC. I've not kept up with prices but I didn't think they were particularly cheap. Admittedly sinc...
by Cheeky Monkey
Wed Oct 11, 2023 6:51 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Sleeping on it
Replies: 19
Views: 2185

Re: Sleeping on it

Richard G wrote: Wed Oct 11, 2023 5:51 pm Yup, also a big fan of quilts.
Same. I've not missed a regular bag.
by Cheeky Monkey
Fri Sep 22, 2023 2:26 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Ham Curious
Replies: 33
Views: 2064

Re: Ham Curious

You can, though whether it stays in place is anyone's guess. My only experience is with a bridge style which is rather different to a gathered end. One other trick is to only partly inflate the mat so it conforms to the sleeper a bit more and is more likely to stay put. Hammocks also tend to cause c...
by Cheeky Monkey
Wed Sep 20, 2023 1:30 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Ham Curious
Replies: 33
Views: 2064

Re: Ham Curious

All of what Bob said is good. In case you're a visual learner and with due credit to the Ultimate Hang and its author ( https://theultimatehang.com/2012/05/01/the-truth-about-hammock-camping-claim-2-hammocks-are-comfortable/ ) https://i0.wp.com/theultimatehang.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2012/04/...
by Cheeky Monkey
Tue Sep 12, 2023 10:56 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Paracord Supplier
Replies: 2
Views: 378

Re: Paracord Supplier

I've bought various diameters at different times from Amazon (yah-boo-sucks) and it's all been fine.
by Cheeky Monkey
Mon Sep 11, 2023 5:39 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Ham Curious
Replies: 33
Views: 2064

Re: Ham Curious

Looking at the link it seems to come with some webbing / tape straps so you're probably golden.
by Cheeky Monkey
Mon Sep 11, 2023 12:04 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Ham Curious
Replies: 33
Views: 2064

Re: Ham Curious

You may know this but if not please make sure you use straps that will spread the load on a tree trunk. Commonly referred to as "tree straps", literally what it says on the tin :lol: The combo of a bodyweighted hammock and the narrow, high strength suspension lines can damage (through comp...
by Cheeky Monkey
Fri Sep 08, 2023 1:21 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Ham Curious
Replies: 33
Views: 2064

Re: Ham Curious

Almost everything you could wish to know: https://theultimatehang.com/ His book is great and the following "Hammocks 101" page is effectively a FAQ: https://theultimatehang.com/hammock-camping-101/ I really like them but they are no simpler and usually a bit bulkier and weightier than a si...
by Cheeky Monkey
Thu Sep 07, 2023 5:35 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Bike musings sonder camino vs colibri vs onone freeranger
Replies: 6
Views: 506

Re: Bike musings sonder camino vs colibri vs onone freeranger

I had a Camino and found the toe-overlap unbearable. Plenty of other people manage fine so maybe it was me and my set-up, though I didn't have the issue on either a Singular Gryphon or ... .. the Titus Goldrush I replaced in with. I fell lucky with PX pricing and offers but at the time got the Titus...
by Cheeky Monkey
Thu Sep 07, 2023 1:48 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: What are you listening to now?
Replies: 1121
Views: 168516

Re: What are you listening to now?

I was chatting on Whatsapp with a mate about them and autocorrect changed them to the "Courgetes" everytime :roll: :lol:
by Cheeky Monkey
Thu Sep 07, 2023 12:57 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: What are you listening to now?
Replies: 1121
Views: 168516

Re: What are you listening to now?

Listened to the Jumbo Chords, Nervous Twitch and the Fantastic Courettes last night (live).

Worth every penny :-bd
by Cheeky Monkey
Mon Sep 04, 2023 6:13 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: How is it .....
Replies: 28
Views: 1935

Re: How is it .....

:from his armchair:

Jeepers those cranks are FUGLY :YMSICK:

:from his armchair: