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There are a few possibilities: Other Turtles This site about pet turtles mentions the possibility that turtles fighting over a mate (or actually mating) may end up on their backs. When bree...

posted 5y ago by jhch‭  ·  last activity 5y ago by System‭

In short, yes. The rules in Section A (right of way) always apply, even when constrained by rules in Section B and C (which include room at marks). Boat A in your scenario is required to gybe at ...

posted 5y ago by jhch‭

Science says they don't work. Citation from Charlie and another about citronella in general. (It's possible all these studies are funded by the DEET companies, but I don't wanna get into mosquito...

posted 5y ago by jhch‭

In aid climbing this is still sending since hanging on protection is part of the game (as @StrongBad points out, hanging on the rope is a little different than hanging on protection.) In sport cli...

posted 5y ago by jhch‭  ·  last activity 5y ago by System‭

Inflatable SUPs of similar lengths to yours seem to have around 250-600L of volume, mostly on the lower end of that scale. @Separatix points out that 600L is "a real anomaly" in volume. (Source Sou...

posted 5y ago by jhch‭  ·  last activity 5y ago by System‭

There is some evidence that increasing the concentration oxygen in the air breathed can help with mild symptoms of altitude sickness. Source here looks at long-term increases in oxygen concentrat...

posted 5y ago by jhch‭  ·  last activity 5y ago by System‭

It's unclear if you're asking about sewn slings or single lengths of webbing--so I'll answer each separately below. The most important thing when using webbing (sewn loop slings or single lengths...

posted 5y ago by jhch‭

Special devices: @imsodin is right in suggesting a GriGri. For the method: The common trick is to have two "belayers." One attaches the GriGri on their harness as usual. The second person stand...

posted 5y ago by jhch‭

Based on comments on this question. If the moving cam on a Gri-Gri is prevented from engaging (perhaps by a belayer firmly holding onto the device), can you still brake effectively? By "brake eff...

2 answers  ·  posted 5y ago by jhch‭  ·  last activity 5y ago by System‭

"How can I [make] it completely black?" Cover it with something black. Drawing on it with a black marker will work, but that might rub off after serious use. You could use black spray paint, but...

posted 5y ago by jhch‭

The specifics of this are unique to the person, but in general: Just keep going climbing. There are (very broadly speaking) two factors which determine how hard you can climb. Technique, or how...

posted 5y ago by jhch‭  ·  last activity 5y ago by System‭

In short: Yes this has happened, and so it is a realistic concern. It's not common, but I have heard of it happening (usually resulting in a small finger scrape, not degloving). People in this re...

posted 5y ago by jhch‭  ·  last activity 5y ago by System‭

There are three primary things to think about when keeping your personal electronic devices in a cold car (with you) overnight. Operating Temperature If you want to be able to use your phone and ...

posted 5y ago by jhch‭