Random questions to which you seek an answer
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One for the crew and those with good knowledge of clothing history…
Why low rise cut jeans? I understand that some find them aesthetically pleasing, but as a Work wear item of clothing they are completely impractical and uncomfortable. I can't bend over without exposing 6 inches of naked flesh on my back, or sit down. Why????
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@Stuart.T Wikipedia to the rescue! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Low-rise_pants
I particularly enjoyed learning about the unsuccessful 2004 attempt to ban low-rise jeans in Louisiana. I did a little digging–as this sounded kiiinda like BS--and sure enough, House Bill 1703 apparently had support from 39 and was opposed by 54. Supposedly it needed 53 to pass, so it really wasn't crazy close. Even more research revealed that the state legislator behind the bill (somewhat surprisingly to me, a democrat) was apparently sentenced in 2010 to 37 months in prison for conspiracy to commit money laundering. So maybe his real concern with low-rise jeans was the lack of hiding places for wads of ill-gotten cash.
It is, as they say, a funny old world.
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Low rise are perfect for fixing leaky pipes under the sink.
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@nurunuru thanks for that. Thankfully I tend to be sagging rather than whale-tailing.
It does still beg the question, why do Japanese and US heritage based denim/work wear brands persist in making jeans with rear rises lower than 16 inches? Just fashion and populist taste?
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I believe rise height has varied historically a great deal. Even today’s so-called high rise models wouldn’t have been considered high a century ago. There’s also a huge difference between going for accurate re-production, and tipping your hat to older designs.
Just to give the issue even more nuance, jeans stopped being solely work wear around 1950, and jeans didn’t have meaningful taper or even slim iterations until after that. They’ve been subject to fashion and populist taste for a long, long time.
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Does low rise have anything to do with the riding/seating position on a motorcycle?
Canada Goose is indeed now majority owned by Bain Capital. The grandson of founder still has a minority stake and running the show. You can see a lot university kids having CG as their everyday coat in Canada. The company's mandate now is to aggressively expand outside of North America. They are targeting Europe and Asia, particulary in South Korea and China. The floodgate has opened in China this year. They charge a high price because they think they can. They don't make everything in Canada anymore, some are outsourced.
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My random question:
I bought a portable jump starter for my car and I’ve watched several videos on how to use one. However, I’ve seen two different ways to use the jumpstarter, I’m just not sure which is the correct way. Version 1: hook positive cable to positive on battery and negative cable to negative on battery. Version 2: hook positive cable to positive on battery and negative cable to a grounded piece of metal, like a lugnut.
So which is the correct way? When I got my car jumped a few days ago the guy used version 1. Does it even matter?
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I've always used method #1, which was the way my dad taught me. I've only seen tow truck guys do it that way, too. Since it seems to work and I haven't died yet, I'll probably keep doing it that way.
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The reason either works is that the negative node is typically grounded, so it doesn't make a difference as long as you follow the correct sequence: red dead, red live, black live, black dead (chassis or negative pole). Reverse that to disconnect. With a jump starter like yours, it's just red live, black live, turn on the jump starter, give it a crank. I had to do a lot of this recently when an old battery went out on me.
The reason they say not to connect to the negative pole and instead to a grounded part of the car is that there is an infinitesimal chance that a spark could blow you up and/or start a fire on the very slim chance that the battery is emitting hydrogen gas. I think this risk is probably even less likely with modern batteries, but I suppose if there is still a risk at all the safe play is to keep that negative cable farther away from the positive cable and the battery.
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@gaseousclay going to confirm what mclaincausey said because because if a lead acid battery is either old or has been overcharged it can produce H2S Hydrogen Sulfide. This compounded with the fact that most batteries that need jumpstarted need to be jumped in the winter (when the air is is very dry) can lead to creating an ignition source by static discharge and the battery venting. If you have ever noticed a white crust around a battery terminal some acid has already vented from the battery.
Trust me it won't hurt to find an unpainted piece of metal on the car frame and try it that way first.
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Thanks, guys. To be safe, I think i'll go with version 2 and hook the negative cable to a grounded part of the car.
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Anyone owning a Simmonsbilt jacket with a Riri size 8: what side is the zipper pull on (while you are wearing it looking down at it)? On the right (typical USA) or on the left (like iron heart stuff, seems backwards)…
Also is there really any reason to go with a 2 way zipper on there? Any insight you can provide would be greatly appreciated.
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Sell my IH 9526J modified type III to buy a IH2526J modified? I think I might get more wear out of it, but a black type III feels like a standard must have…what to do?
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Sell my IH 9526J modified type III to buy a IH2526J modified? I think I might get more wear out of it, but a black type III feels like a standard must have…what to do?
In my opinion brown duck goes with everything. Superblack denim does not. So you need both in your wardrobe [emoji851][emoji23]
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@neph93 you've given me the answer I need buddy! Sell the black and buy the duck.. I wear my 526 and 71 on constant rotation because I love them both. I end up forcing myself to where my 9526. Watch out eBay here I come…again.
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@Filthy:
Anyone owning a Simmonsbilt jacket with a Riri size 8: what side is the zipper pull on (while you are wearing it looking down at it)? On the right (typical USA) or on the left (like iron heart stuff, seems backwards)…
Also is there really any reason to go with a 2 way zipper on there? Any insight you can provide would be greatly appreciated.
I don't own a Simmons Bilt jacket (yet!) but I hope it's alright if I share my thoughts or observations with you. According to the photos I've checked out of the Simmons Bilt jackets that are currently on sale on eBay or generally available on the internet, the Riri zipper pull should be on the left side if you look down at it. Worst case you might ask for it to be on whichever side you prefer - after all you'd be paying a good amount of money for a great jacket and you should be able to get whichever detail you want/ is possible.
Also the 2-way-zipper is mainly for ventilation and comfort: When you're sitting and you don't want to take off the jacket, you'd zip up the second zipper (the bottom one) and that would allow for the jacket to basically not bunch up if it makes sense. As to the ventilation aspect, you may want to stay warm but still get some air when you're indoors for example and that's when it could come handy. I own a Golden Bear cafe racer jacket which I'm currently selling (as I'd like to order a Simmons Bilt jacket as well) and I can say that the two way zipper was only useful when I sat down without taking off the jacket. I can also see how it could be useful if you like to ride though!
