eskimobasecamp 0 Posted October 6, 2006 Author Share Posted October 6, 2006 yes i've heard this banter about german people before - actually i've never been to germany, but have a few german friends, who definitely all get sarcasm. i was shit at physics in school, but the teacher was also the ski teacher, so i took physics class... it didn't do me much good, so i'd believe anything anyone said relating to heat, weight, photon solar carbon spectrum deposits or whatever the hell any of that is? anyway thanks for that fine bit of entertainment - i think i'll just get a green helmet instead - unless they become magnetic towards the trees? do they? Link to post Share on other sites
damian 0 Posted October 6, 2006 Share Posted October 6, 2006 I also know quite a few Germans that are first class smart arses, and all really nice people. Its the ones you find buried deep in German society that are remarkable. Nothing wrong with green besides being an ugly colour. But I suppose it will suit your Jacket. More importantly it will suit FT's jacket. Pair looku. Link to post Share on other sites
eskimobasecamp 0 Posted October 6, 2006 Author Share Posted October 6, 2006 but since that jacket got a bit eaten by some infamous nz rocks, it needs repaired first Link to post Share on other sites
damian 0 Posted October 6, 2006 Share Posted October 6, 2006 No pictures, no proof. Link to post Share on other sites
bushpig 0 Posted October 6, 2006 Share Posted October 6, 2006 hahaha! On both comments spud Quote: More importantly it will suit FT's jacket. Quote: No pictures, no proof. Link to post Share on other sites
eskimobasecamp 0 Posted October 6, 2006 Author Share Posted October 6, 2006 there's a big hole in the back of my haglofs jacket, for real i'll show u the damn picture of the damn rocks when you are in hakuba Link to post Share on other sites
bushpig 0 Posted October 6, 2006 Share Posted October 6, 2006 I'll be there in 3 months, and I expect a full-blown life-size picture Link to post Share on other sites
damian 0 Posted October 6, 2006 Share Posted October 6, 2006 News flash Eski - my Japan trip has falled to pieces, not happening. Nor is my planned Greenland trip. Its all gone to shit. Link to post Share on other sites
woywoy 0 Posted October 6, 2006 Share Posted October 6, 2006 What is happening spud? Canada? Where else? Link to post Share on other sites
damian 0 Posted October 6, 2006 Share Posted October 6, 2006 Hopefully Canada in late Jan. Then no idea what else. Probably just stay local for a 3 week touring holiday in spring, mostly by myself unfortunately. Link to post Share on other sites
Fattwins 0 Posted October 6, 2006 Share Posted October 6, 2006 not a sudden break up db? no pics all that talk about posting pics and nothing. Link to post Share on other sites
damian 0 Posted October 6, 2006 Share Posted October 6, 2006 No mate, no break up, just a bunch of ducks didn't line up. In fact, some of the ducks are yet to reveal themselves, all I can hear is quack quack. If I am accepted onto the CAA course then I will be in the Purcel Mountains, based in a back country hut. Knowing my run at the moment, the CAA application will go tits up as well. EBC will never post a pic. Torn jacket, bent poles, bruised helmet... anything will do. Lets hunt down her brother and torture him like an Iraqi. Link to post Share on other sites
me jane 0 Posted October 6, 2006 Share Posted October 6, 2006 Quote: Originally posted by eskimobasecamp: hmmm now where can i find a large ostrich egg? I saw them for sale in an Ostrich farm near Hakodate . Seriously, they came ready painted in all sorts of funky colours too Link to post Share on other sites
John Deere 0 Posted October 6, 2006 Share Posted October 6, 2006 Giro 9 with tune ups here.....crappy vent set up, but I like the helmut!!! Link to post Share on other sites
eskimobasecamp 0 Posted October 6, 2006 Author Share Posted October 6, 2006 what don't you like about the vent set up? Link to post Share on other sites
damian 0 Posted October 6, 2006 Share Posted October 6, 2006 In my opnion, the vents on the 9: 1. are not as numerous (makes head warmer, but perhaps also gives a stronger helmet) 2. don't have the vent closure switch (makes it harder to regulate head temp, but also makes the 9 lighter) 3. don't look as stylish (obviously this is not important, its just an observation) You are asking all these gimme gimme gimme questions as though you're going to buy a helmet on line. DON'T BE STUPID. Some helmets really do not suit some heads. I have already stated that the 9 fit is noticeably different to the Fuse fit on my head. Unless you have worn a helmet before, don't buy it online. Link to post Share on other sites
bushpig 0 Posted October 6, 2006 Share Posted October 6, 2006 or try one in a shop and then buy online if it's cheaper. But given your repeated complaints about lack of shops in Hakuba, that might be impossible... Link to post Share on other sites
damian 0 Posted October 6, 2006 Share Posted October 6, 2006 Go to Tokyo for a day 1. You can try and buy like a madman in Jimbocho 2. It will remind you why life is great (cause you dont live in Earth's biggest artificial shit hole) Link to post Share on other sites
eskimobasecamp 0 Posted October 6, 2006 Author Share Posted October 6, 2006 Quote: Originally posted by le spud: In my opnion, the vents on the 9: 1. are not as numerous (makes head warmer, but perhaps also gives a stronger helmet) 2. don't have the vent closure switch (makes it harder to regulate head temp, but also makes the 9 lighter) 3. don't look as stylish (obviously this is not important, its just an observation) You are asking all these gimme gimme gimme questions as though you're going to buy a helmet on line. DON'T BE STUPID. Some helmets really do not suit some heads. I have already stated that the 9 fit is noticeably different to the Fuse fit on my head. Unless you have worn a helmet before, don't buy it online. lol as if i'd buy a helmet online before trying it on... omg sorry not even i would do something THAT stupid. baby, i've tried them ALL on, just wanted some opinions about design specs etc so far i like FUSE the best - it's only 30g heavier than the nine, but feels like a lot more of a reliable sturdy helmet, plus the vent system is far superior. i also own a giro ENCORE, in size small all the giro helmets i've tried have been really nice fits and comfortable, though now i realise how heavy the ENCORE is, i don't reccommend it to anyone - but i can say i've tested it out in a crash situation and it does work very well. Link to post Share on other sites
eskimobasecamp 0 Posted October 6, 2006 Author Share Posted October 6, 2006 oh and i agree with you on the tokyo comment Link to post Share on other sites
sock_monkey 0 Posted October 7, 2006 Share Posted October 7, 2006 shit hole, shit hole, my home this is Link to post Share on other sites
eskimobasecamp 0 Posted October 7, 2006 Author Share Posted October 7, 2006 uhhhh sorry tokyo is the ugliest city i've ever been to Link to post Share on other sites
damian 0 Posted October 7, 2006 Share Posted October 7, 2006 Its a sight to behold, and a unique place on Earth to visit, a deformed human experiment in a massive petri dish. But to stay longer than a weekend, or for two years.... never again. It is not fit for the living. Link to post Share on other sites
John Deere 0 Posted October 7, 2006 Share Posted October 7, 2006 Quote: Originally posted by eskimobasecamp: what don't you like about the vent set up? The fact you have to pull foam bits out to open the vents...cannot be done on the fly like the fuse or the ten, but once they're open they are ok! Link to post Share on other sites
John Deere 0 Posted October 7, 2006 Share Posted October 7, 2006 Quote: Originally posted by Bushpig: or try one in a shop and then buy online if it's cheaper. I am sorry but that is a pr1ck act.....somebody has to pay for the floor space and staff that hlped you try that helmet on and you reward them by buying off the net? that is crap! Link to post Share on other sites
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