Michael Borgwardt‭

I like the idea of glasses that change from sunglasses to indoor Photochromic lenses are a lot less useful than most people think when they hear about the concept. The main problem is that the...

posted 8y ago by Michael Borgwardt‭

Most importantly: be prepared. Always bring sufficient warm and waterproof clothing to make the worst possible weather for the area and time of year survivable. An emergency bivouac sack, a warm ...

posted 10y ago by Michael Borgwardt‭  ·  last activity 7y ago by System‭

Well, urine has a strong smell, and rabbits are very sensitive to smells. Too sensitive, in fact - human urine will repel, not attract rabbits and is sometimes even suggested as a means to keep th...

posted 9y ago by Michael Borgwardt‭  ·  last activity 9y ago by System‭

Mostly yes. Right- or lefthandedness is generally about very fine coordination and timing, which are necessary for accurate throwing and hitting. Strenght and endurance may be affected because one...

posted 9y ago by Michael Borgwardt‭  ·  last activity 9y ago by System‭

One thing is that I doubt it's possible to train the toes to have significant strength; unlike the fingers, they are simply not built for that job. And most of the time, you have a lot more weight ...

posted 9y ago by Michael Borgwardt‭  ·  last activity 9y ago by System‭

This doctor's blog claims that: The median height leading to death is about 49 feet (15 meters), or about 4 to 5 storeys. 100% of victims die after falling 85 feet (25 meters), or about 8 store...

posted 9y ago by Michael Borgwardt‭  ·  last activity 8y ago by System‭

The blue-ringed octopuses (genus Hapalochlaena) are three (or perhaps four) octopus species that live in tide pools and coral reefs in the Pacific and Indian Oceans, from Japan to Australia (mai...

posted 9y ago by Michael Borgwardt‭

I recently got the Mantona Elements, an interesting hybrid camera/trekking backpack: The lower part of the pack contains a small removable camera bag, while on top of it there's some space (not ...

posted 9y ago by Michael Borgwardt‭  ·  last activity 8y ago by System‭

The only thing this 30+ years old piece of climbing history should be connected to is a fixture to mount it in a frame or display case.

posted 9y ago by Michael Borgwardt‭

The main problems caused by onesided training are reduced movement range, bad posture and lack of stability (which increases the risk of acute injuries). Anyone who has done any kind of intense s...

posted 8y ago by Michael Borgwardt‭

In addition to what the other answer says, a fire burning near a crag could weaken bolts; so if there is fire damage anywhere nearby, the bolts should be considered suspect and replaced (at least t...

posted 7y ago by Michael Borgwardt‭  ·  last activity 7y ago by System‭

It depends very much on the specific geography. But the idea of "whirlpools" that suck down people or entire ships, never to be seen again (which I suspect is what fascinates you) is largely a myth...

posted 9y ago by Michael Borgwardt‭  ·  last activity 9y ago by System‭

Bacteria and fungi can only grow in water, not in the fuel itself. If a fuel tank is unused and resting for a longer time, the small water content in the fuel can separate at the bottom and provide...

posted 8y ago by Michael Borgwardt‭

A 2/3 weight ratio is definitely at the absolut top of what is routinely manageable for lead climbing, and I would not recommend that for novices. Additional weights are an option, but 10 pounds w...

posted 8y ago by Michael Borgwardt‭

When it's beyond the lifetime recommended by the manufacturer. When you see abrasion or damage that is more than superficial on any of the load-bearing components. This means you have to inspect y...

posted 7y ago by Michael Borgwardt‭  ·  last activity 7y ago by System‭