Posts by jhch
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
"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...
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...
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...
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 ...
