andrewbish wrote:Great pics, Ryan and nice work on your personal (kilo)gram counting improvements!
Maelgwn wrote:I agree with your thoughts about foot stability being linked to the stiffness of the sole of the shoe. Maybe trying a low cut walking shoe with a stiff sole might work for you better.
neilmny wrote:Great report Ryan. Well done on the 40kg too.
I've lost 28kg myself but it took a heart attack on Anzac day 2011 to start the process.
It's a whole new life as I'm sure it is for you.
Interesting point on the boots too. Makes sense to me that the solid platform is a key to stability.
I'll definitely be shopping around a bit for my next boot/runner. I love the lightweight aspect of the runners I used, so if I can find one with a much more solid sole, I'll be sold! (not a pun, I swear!!)
andrewbish wrote:
I'll definitely be shopping around a bit for my next boot/runner. I love the lightweight aspect of the runners I used, so if I can find one with a much more solid sole, I'll be sold! (not a pun, I swear!!)
Roger Caffin recently gave a strong recommendation for New Balance MT810s in an article for BPL. You can prob get a look at them at the NB store at Chaddy.
ryantmalone wrote:Oh, and if I can add a further lesson learned from this hike, it would have to be that the taste tester that Backcountry Cusine hires needs to be sacked.
I have never tasted anything more revolting in my life...
Maelgwn wrote:ryantmalone wrote:Oh, and if I can add a further lesson learned from this hike, it would have to be that the taste tester that Backcountry Cusine hires needs to be sacked.
I have never tasted anything more revolting in my life...
Maybe you just weren't hungry enough?
Home dehydrated is the best. Strive foods from Tasmania also do good dehydrated meals ( for the time poor).
ryantmalone wrote:The people on mountain bikes were very serious riders, hopping down rocks, and so on. More of an extreme sport if anything, which I can understand the attraction to it, but in an area that is developed for hikers with their safety in mind, its pretty dangerous not just for the rider, but for hikers too.
Snowzone wrote:ryantmalone wrote:The people on mountain bikes were very serious riders, hopping down rocks, and so on. More of an extreme sport if anything, which I can understand the attraction to it, but in an area that is developed for hikers with their safety in mind, its pretty dangerous not just for the rider, but for hikers too.
Is mountain biking becoming a lot more popular? I know I'm definately seeing more of them around. The problem I have with them is unlike a motorbike you cannot hear them coming and its not until they are almost on top of you that you are aware of them. I've had a couple give me frights.
Vozzie wrote:Hi Ryan. My wife and I met you in Federation Hut on the 24th. It was great weather on Feathertop, albeit a bit blowey ... in that you had to nail your feet to the peak to stand up! The track along Razorback and up the peak is not for the feint-hearted or vertigo-inclined (like myself). Some of the edges are within a poofteenth of a 5000ft drop. I had to put on a brave face for my wife .. so that kept me going. I'll tell you what though ... that walk down to Harrietville never seems to end! But a great time had by all. I'll be back. Steve
ryantmalone wrote:This visit before Christmas was my third time on the mountain, and every time you visit, the mountain offers something completely different. Its a great place!
ryantmalone wrote:
I'll definitely be shopping around a bit for my next boot/runner. I love the lightweight aspect of the runners I used, so if I can find one with a much more solid sole, I'll be sold! (not a pun, I swear!!)
Maelgwn wrote:ryantmalone wrote:Oh, and if I can add a further lesson learned from this hike, it would have to be that the taste tester that Backcountry Cusine hires needs to be sacked.
I have never tasted anything more revolting in my life...
Maybe you just weren't hungry enough?
Home dehydrated is the best. Strive foods from Tasmania also do good dehydrated meals ( for the time poor).
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