Random questions to which you seek an answer

[injunjack]

yup, can't remember where it was, but do not throw them into the washer…

[emceeQ]

Totally forgot to look there.  Told me exactly what I wanted to know…

Thanks G!

@injunjack:

yup, can't remember where it was, but do not throw them into the washer…

There's definitely now a hand wash in the devil ducks near future…

[unharmed]

^ Earlier this year I ran through a super-simple kettlebell program my jiu jitsu instructor told me about. I've done lots of different types of training and programs over the years and I've never seen such an abrupt change in the shape of my body. Chest/shoulders broadening and muscle going on to my upper arms in a very short space of time.

Just be careful to get your technique right before really pushing yourself.

[injunjack]

unharmed, you care to share?

[unharmed]

Haa, yeah. I meant to but kinda got distracted and just hit "submit". Sorry. 

Basically, the whole program is just based on doing 60 snatches (per arm) 3-4 times a week. Like so:

Week 1: 6 x 10
Week 2: 4 x 15
Week 3: 3 x 20
Week 4: 2 x 30
Week 5: 1 x 45 and 1 x 15
Week 6: 1 x 60

Sets are done on alternating arms with no rest. That is, in week 1 you do 10 right then straight into 10 left and so on until you finish 60.

That's it. Super simple, super effective.

[injunjack]

interesting…thanks

[orlylow]

the laces on my vibergs tore apart while I was putting them on this morning… how unfortunate. where can I get similar laces online?

[Giles]

Stick "leather laces" in google, loads of hits…..

[Guest]

Hey guys, just wondering…is it true that unsanforized denim actually gets heavier when you do the initial soak? I've read, for instance, the 18oz denim on the 666S becomes 21oz when it gets soaked. Is that true? If so...how exactly does that happen? Any scientific reason, or is it just how it is?

[Megatron1505]

Fibres contract, causing the denim to shrink, become more dense, and therefore weigh more.

[Giles]

@motiono:

Hey guys, just wondering…is it true that unsanforized denim actually gets heavier when you do the initial soak? I've read, for instance, the 18oz denim on the 666S becomes 21oz when it gets soaked. Is that true? If so...how exactly does that happen? Any scientific reason, or is it just how it is?

As Mega said, but as the shrinkage is only about 3% then 18*103% = 18.54 not 21

[Chris]

That doesn't mean your jeans will go from weighing, say, 1.3 kilos to weighing, say, 1.6 kilos.  The weight is based on a square yard of fabric, so when the denim contracts after soaking, it becomes more dense and weighs more than a square yard of the same fabric prior to soaking.

Your jeans are already cut and finished, so they don't get any heavier, just smaller and slightly thicker.

[Giles]

I need to get some embroidered patches made.  Anyone got any advice as to what to look for, what to avoid, who to use?

[Guest]

Can someone recommend me some boots that will fulfill the demands of a job on a factory floor but will double as passable when I'm working in the office?

[Megatron1505]

Red Wing GT's.

[Guest]

You know what? I think I am actually going to give Red Wing another chance. (I should have also mentioned my budget is between $300-$400)

[rocket]

would give them a try, with Mega that they should do the trick…

[injunjack]

So my friends daughter, age 21, got  into London Metropolitan university.

She'll need a affordable place to live near University. Ofcourse they are checking campus facilities etc. but I promised to ask advice-guidance-help also.

If anybody has any info shoot me a pm and I'll forward it to my friend.

[Guest]

@rocket:

would give them a try, with Mega that they should do the trick…

I was just looking at the available models and that's the exact pair I'll be looking to get. Thank you, guys, for the step in the right direction.

[smittybat]

My GT's were anything but comfortable.  I'd get some Alden Indy's, most versatile boot I own.