Becoming a tech whore
- Thread starter Bare Lee
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Check their site. They do have stores in Quebec. http://www.mec.ca/AST/ContentPrimary/Services/Stores.jsp
Yah, that's one of the first things I taught my wife about US commerce when we arrived Stateside; always buy during clearance. And I thought about waiting until after Christmas, when prices might already start to come down. But with REI and Amazon's great return policy, I can always bring this stuff back next week if I don't like it, and I got to justify four of the purchases as Christmas presents.
Explain to her that viruses cause colds. My wife also subscribes to the cold feet theory of disease, at least for our kids, but our son got sick first, and I've been trying to get by on 4-5 hours of sleep for weeks now, so she let me off the hook this time.Sick? That is what you get for being a idiot, who in his right mind would be barefeet in the middle of winter outside.Well, that is the story I got from the wife while complaining about my flu bug the last couple of weeks.
Most of that stuff should last years!
Amortise the cost over 7 or 8 years and it's a very modest investment for greatly improved comfort - enjoy!
I'm still running in tights I've had for 8 years and my favourite cold weather jacket is 15 years old and still going strong!
I buy this kind of stuff for my living so I could get new every year at low, or no, cost but I'm very happy with what I have so I don't bother.
NickW
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My wife tried pulling that stuff with me at first, but then she started noticing how she gets sick much more frequently than I. I am home with our son all day and when he is sick I typically don't get sick. My wife on the other hand, usually gets sick within a couple days afterwards. She's stopped giving me grief about it because I've somehow stopped getting sick as often as I used to, and she still gets sick at the same rate as she always has.
My go to winter running jacket is going on 12 years old. I bought a replacement 2 years ago but it is still hanging in the closet with tags on. Tights last forever for me, only time they worn is in the winter, and usually as a baselayer under wind pants. Like Chris said, this kind of stuff lasts a long time, you will get your moneys worth out of you investment in tech gear.
I've been looking for a nice running jacket and running pants for some time....Just cant justify the buy yet.
I am comfortable in an old wind breaker I have and some warm-up pants from my wrestling days.
I look like a clown....but.....I gave up that whole looking cool while running things once I went BF
of course it would be nice to get back from a run and not be supper sticky sweaty nasty....Its amazing how fast my running clothes get stinky in the winter.
I am comfortable in an old wind breaker I have and some warm-up pants from my wrestling days.
I look like a clown....but.....I gave up that whole looking cool while running things once I went BF
of course it would be nice to get back from a run and not be supper sticky sweaty nasty....Its amazing how fast my running clothes get stinky in the winter.
This stuff can definitely last for years. I still have my 15yo Asics Gelanots jacket. The thin delicate breathable membrane of the stowable hood ripped, but I was able to patch that with tent seam sealant. I still keep that jacket in the car if I get caught in a passing FL thunderstorm. There are better fabrics now.
Yeah, when people are about to start running and ask me what they should wear, I tell them they can get started with whatever comfy clothes they have around the house, or they can go pick up some cheepie Soffee or Russell Athletic stuff for $10. But, if they make it 6 months, that stuff will wear out. So they might as well pick up something nicer.
My husband is a big fan of running in Ranger Panties (if you don't know what they are, you CAN google this. They are running shorts). They are dirt cheap, but his Ranger Panties only last a few months before he needs to replace them.
My husband is a big fan of running in Ranger Panties (if you don't know what they are, you CAN google this. They are running shorts). They are dirt cheap, but his Ranger Panties only last a few months before he needs to replace them.
NickW
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I really like those myself but had no idea where to get them. Just found them online for 9.74. Now I gotta get me some. Ranger Panties that is.
I didn't realize these fabrics were such a controversial topic. Looks like Gore-Tex has the whole industry sealed up.
Edit: Oh ho! Looks like I'll finally get to try out my winter gear. 36F in FL tomorrow AM. It was 80F on my run yesterday!
Edit: Oh ho! Looks like I'll finally get to try out my winter gear. 36F in FL tomorrow AM. It was 80F on my run yesterday!
Check these out, you techie whores! Glimmer Gear! Really cool sleeves! http://glimmergear.com
Arm Warmers Breathable 100% Coolmax polyester
Active quality with Quick-dry
Anti-bacterial
Italy Ink
Built in plastic window for removable LED strip
Invisible interior pocket to store LED strip & 3V battery box
LED Strip (Light Emitting Diodes)
Comes with Red LED strip.
Battery box contains a three-step ON/OFF switch, with one push the lights flash, with a 2nd push the lights stop flashing and remain constant, with a 3rd push the lights turn off.
Non-heat emitting
Waterproof
Flexible
Requires 3V battery (included) Batteries will last a minimum of 50 hours.
One year manufacturer’s warranty on the bulbs/diodes
Arm Warmers Breathable 100% Coolmax polyester
Active quality with Quick-dry
Anti-bacterial
Italy Ink
Built in plastic window for removable LED strip
Invisible interior pocket to store LED strip & 3V battery box
LED Strip (Light Emitting Diodes)
Comes with Red LED strip.
Battery box contains a three-step ON/OFF switch, with one push the lights flash, with a 2nd push the lights stop flashing and remain constant, with a 3rd push the lights turn off.
Non-heat emitting
Waterproof
Flexible
Requires 3V battery (included) Batteries will last a minimum of 50 hours.
One year manufacturer’s warranty on the bulbs/diodes
Didn't we tease Mike about his loin cloth? And now you're getting panties? My world just turned upside down.
NickW
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http://www.soffe.com/webapp/wcs/sto...catalogId=11102&productId=32393&storeId=10051
They are shorts dork! Lol!
Kinda like when I say "bra" but I mean to say "shirt" . . .Yeah, I hate it when I say "panties" when I mean shorts...
I think you guys are influencing my boy Nick to subconsciously desire cross-dressing.
Might be time to go home to Montana.
I do like REI. Been a membership since the 90's. Though, no stores in FL at all! Nearest is in Atlanta, 6 hrs away. I can't say that they have house brand equivalents of everything though. Of course, one can run in any jacket. It just might not work as well as a sport specific one.
Anyway, I tried the combo on my run at 41F and 14mph wind. It worked well for those conditions.
long sleeve baselayer and jacket(cheaper at Amazon)
Feet were cold, so I kept everything zipped up until the end. Sweat through the baselayer and jacket was damp. Was doing laundry anyway, so I tossed it in, too. It was pretty much dry by last night. Completely dry now, this morning.
It looks like the jacket is on sale at Amazon. 25% Off Pearl iZumi Athletic Clothing: Now thru Dec 23rd
Going to try again today, forecast 36F with 4mph. Feeling a bit lazy, but I'll go and call it product testing!
