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by Cheeky Monkey
Fri Apr 06, 2018 1:37 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Divided screening in Sheffield
Replies: 11
Views: 2509

Re: Divided screening in Sheffield

Went to see it in Edinburgh too and really enjoyed it especially the Q&A session afterwards too. I'll not be using hissy fit but, yes, you are right that there was a discussion about it and a twitter interaction. I think the film is well worth going to see as is the Q&A Cheers, good to know...
by Cheeky Monkey
Fri Apr 06, 2018 10:23 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Divided screening in Sheffield
Replies: 11
Views: 2509

Re: Divided screening in Sheffield

Is this from the trip where one of them came on here to have a hissy fit about "not being judged" or somesuch?

If it is are they better than that (one) post implies?

Genuine question. My lad likes all the adventure film stuff and Sheff' is just down the road.
by Cheeky Monkey
Fri Apr 06, 2018 10:17 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: many happy returns to our leader
Replies: 16
Views: 3059

Re: many happy returns to our leader

Happy belated bearthday fella :grin:
by Cheeky Monkey
Wed Mar 21, 2018 10:49 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Replacement guy lines.
Replies: 5
Views: 1556

Re: Replacement guy lines.

There was a bit of blather about guy-lines in this thread:

http://bearbonesbikepacking.co.uk/phpBB ... 13&t=11589
by Cheeky Monkey
Tue Mar 20, 2018 3:15 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Cumulus quilt conundrum
Replies: 43
Views: 6886

Re: Cumulus quilt conundrum

You're right, close foot end drawcord, do up some of the poppers and then top drawcord cinched around neck (ish) to prevent too much gapping. IMO the Cloudcover is a pretty poor take on a top-quilt. Unless they've improved it significantly compared to the mk1 I've got. Every other quilt (UKHammocks,...
by Cheeky Monkey
Mon Mar 19, 2018 3:41 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Any suppliers of Dutch Ware in Europe?
Replies: 5
Views: 1960

Re: Any suppliers of Dutch Ware in Europe?

Ah, maybe not but will check me drawers and let you know.
by Cheeky Monkey
Mon Mar 19, 2018 1:30 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Any suppliers of Dutch Ware in Europe?
Replies: 5
Views: 1960

Re: Any suppliers of Dutch Ware in Europe?

What you after Stu and do you need your own or did you want to borrow something? I have some stuff :wink:
by Cheeky Monkey
Mon Mar 19, 2018 10:27 am
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Howies Merino Vest - red/grey - XL
Replies: 1
Views: 780

Howies Merino Vest - red/grey - XL

Given the recent cold weather I though there might be someone who wanted this. Never used or taken out of its packaging. Mainly red but grey panels in the side. XL size so will fit the bigger (though its a "Howies XL" so hardly mahoosive) folks. It's merino so clearly will solve every conc...
by Cheeky Monkey
Sat Mar 17, 2018 10:18 am
Forum: MYOG
Topic: Guy line mod.
Replies: 4
Views: 2580

Re: Guy line mod.

Celtic buttons eh, I'll have to look that one up. You're right as well that the method I've described gives you almost full range adjustment and avoids the dead space of the "constrictor". Then again, for a guy line you could probably make the constrictor much shorter than might be used in...
by Cheeky Monkey
Fri Mar 16, 2018 6:10 pm
Forum: MYOG
Topic: Guy line mod.
Replies: 4
Views: 2580

Re: Guy line mod.

If you want a guy line that can be easily adjusted from the tarp end (and is probably simpler than that): - 1 to 2m line of as skinny as you can get cord (1.2mm dyneema / arboriculturist's throw line - massively over-strength for a guy line but good in 2-for-1 situations and still silly light) - tie...
by Cheeky Monkey
Thu Mar 15, 2018 12:02 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: drop bar width, how to decide?
Replies: 10
Views: 1849

Re: drop bar width, how to decide?

As wide as possible and flared, for me, for off road curly bar'd stuff. Wide is usually better IMO, unless you're downwizdakidz and running 1m bars on your gnarpoon :lol:
by Cheeky Monkey
Wed Mar 14, 2018 2:34 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: The post man's been ...
Replies: 11421
Views: 1906386

Re: The post man's been ...

Some TLS stickers and a Bothy Bag from BB Towers. Cheers Stu. Snap, except mine had an OMM sac in the box as well. Cheers Stu. More trail-running trainers (cheap Saucony Peregrines) also arrived and the second ed. of "The Ultimate Hang". Manalive it's much more akin to a bible physically ...
by Cheeky Monkey
Tue Mar 13, 2018 11:17 am
Forum: Your Trips & Adventures
Topic: Bivvy a month 2018.
Replies: 634
Views: 148773

Re: Bivvy a month 2018.

Just based on the look of the hang in those picks you look like you've got it fairly "flat". The images could be deceptive, comfort's a personal thing, physical aspects of the pitch might be awkward etc etc etc :wink: but I've always understood a more "banana" type hang is "...
by Cheeky Monkey
Mon Mar 12, 2018 1:52 pm
Forum: Your Trips & Adventures
Topic: Bivvy a month 2018.
Replies: 634
Views: 148773

Re: Bivvy a month 2018.

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4774/38935535980_94a7833510_b.jpg You don't need flat ground with a hammock https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4785/25874853267_3f1609bd1b_b.jpg Topless Just based on the look of the hang in those picks you look like you've got it fairly "flat". The images could...
by Cheeky Monkey
Mon Mar 12, 2018 12:44 am
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: FS: Bothy bags / mountain shelters. SOLD
Replies: 5
Views: 904

Re: FS: Bothy bags / mountain shelters.

I'll have the wee one Stu. Will sort out payment tomorrow (if you confirm I can have it / it's not already sold).
by Cheeky Monkey
Tue Mar 06, 2018 6:43 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Back issues
Replies: 29
Views: 4873

Re: Back issues

Image

Yoga. But in the mountains like (yes, that is my instructor).
by Cheeky Monkey
Tue Mar 06, 2018 2:44 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Back issues
Replies: 29
Views: 4873

Re: Back issues

3 things to consider 1. The thing about physio is that you have to make the exercises a habit, and that's where many of us fall down. It only works if you do them regularly, ideally every day. 2. Classes are much easier to use for regular practise if you're not the self motivated type. 3. A good yo...
by Cheeky Monkey
Tue Mar 06, 2018 2:14 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Back issues
Replies: 29
Views: 4873

Re: Back issues

I recommend a physio. A good one will work out what's wrong with you and then prescribe the appropriate torture / treatment / exercises. You want a good one though as they can vary in quality and (to some extent) specialism - though you might not need a cycling specific one. My last visit introduced...
by Cheeky Monkey
Fri Mar 02, 2018 5:14 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Yay, it's cheery Friday.
Replies: 3944
Views: 483164

Re: Yay, it's cheery Friday.

After a week away with work (it's p1ssed down, blown a hoolly and I've been stuck in a massive underground fuel tank on a wobbly scaffold tower) I'm now delay in Malaga airport.

Hey ho :|
by Cheeky Monkey
Sun Feb 25, 2018 10:01 am
Forum: Your Trips & Adventures
Topic: Wildcat100, sunshine and blue skys
Replies: 15
Views: 3640

Re: Wildcat100, sunshine and blue skys

pics to follow
...... and paragraphs please :wink:
by Cheeky Monkey
Sat Feb 24, 2018 8:52 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Strong adhesive needed
Replies: 18
Views: 2474

Re: Strong adhesive needed

If none of the DIY options pan out this maybe of interest:

http://www.carbonwasp.com/repairs.htm

Never used them myself but have met one of the guys / the guy and he was sound.
by Cheeky Monkey
Thu Feb 15, 2018 12:30 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Waterproofs
Replies: 41
Views: 8424

Re: Waterproofs

Just received one of the Outdry Light jackets. It's a funny old thing - others have mentioned the fabric's "feel" - I imagine that might "soften" a bit with use though expect it's always going to look pretty sowester :wink: The sizing is typically Columbia / US - long arms and a ...
by Cheeky Monkey
Fri Feb 09, 2018 3:29 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Quilts Recommendations please
Replies: 22
Views: 3757

Re: Quilts Recommendations please

. His stuff is good so as long as you go in with your eyes open ..... What does that mean? :shock: Maybe i'll stick with cumulus :lol: I'm trying not to slag him off for the one sub standard experience I had. All my previous dealings (umpteen quilts and hammocks) had been good and I'd been round to...
by Cheeky Monkey
Fri Feb 09, 2018 11:23 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Quilts Recommendations please
Replies: 22
Views: 3757

Re: Quilts Recommendations please

If you contact them I think they will also do custom mod's. As I said, I had one sub standard experience with them last NY out of many previously good ones. His stuff is good so as long as you go in with your eyes open .....
by Cheeky Monkey
Fri Feb 09, 2018 10:51 am
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Running Vest Wanted
Replies: 2
Views: 904

Re: Running Vest Wanted

I've got some of Decathalon's running gear - good stuff :-bd