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See all »While there seem to be a few different mixtures, key to them all is a lower vapourisation temperature requirement and lower viscosity so they are easier to ignite. In cold weather, normal fuel ma...
posted 11y ago by roryalsop · last activity 6y ago by System
If you get that sort of snowfall, the correct safety procedures include clearing snow every couple of hours. Set your alarm and get out to clear snow - especially from the entrance, but all round i...
posted 11y ago by roryalsop
A magnifying glass will not light it, and I don't think a flint and steel will directly - you need a flame rather than a spark - but that is easily solved through using a piece of newspaper with ki...
posted 9y ago by roryalsop
The simplest ones are like this, and even the more complex ones are typically broadly similar. Usage is to have set your peg at a useful distance (ie not too close to the tent, as it won't hold th...
posted 11y ago by roryalsop · last activity 11y ago by System
I have heard of a wide range of stories where people were saved using some string, a piece of flint etc. (A related example from earlier this month is reported in the Hamilton Advertiser where a bo...
posted 11y ago by roryalsop
Ideally get a moisturiser that is cream or oil based. For lips and between the fingers, vaseline is excellent at moisturising, then keeping the moisture in.
posted 11y ago by roryalsop
As @whatsisname commented, the first thing to do is get your gear. Read this question for some useful tips. Then you need to decide on what type of rope you need based on what you want to do. Read...
posted 11y ago by roryalsop
To be honest, the two terms, "Ultralight" and "Cottage Industry" are orthogonal - there are cottage industries producing many items. You are probably seeing more Ultralight items in this space be...
posted 8y ago by roryalsop
Yes, it is safe as long as you store and transport sensibly. @jrodatus listed a few points: keep it charged don't get it wet don't drop it only charge within the correct temperature range But ...
posted 8y ago by roryalsop
A full keel is very stable and gives you better tracking through seas - you don't need to adjust your helm much as you crest waves. A fin keel loses some of this stability, but you gain manoeuvrab...
posted 8y ago by roryalsop
For years I used to wear Oakley Razor Blades when surfing (yes, I am that old...) but once I started to manage slightly bigger waves, even wearing a strap to hold them on wasn't enough. In reality...
posted 8y ago by roryalsop
If the board is new then the main thing to worry about is the bearings. Riding through puddles increases your chance of picking up grit and other abrasives that can ruin bearings, and although many...
posted 8y ago by roryalsop
Having your muscles "pumped" is not a problem in itself. If you have problems with movement because of it, it is most likely down to muscle type, muscle mass, and cardiovascular effectiveness. Bec...
posted 8y ago by roryalsop
Until you are an amazingly skilled skater, just go with a 5. They are cheap, and to be honest, you won't be able to notice the difference. I've skated for years and I can't really tell when I'm on ...
posted 8y ago by roryalsop · last activity 8y ago by System
The Chincoteague Pony Swim is an annual event where around 150 adult ponies and their foals from the North and South parts of the island are rounded up and swim at slack tide from Assateague Island...
posted 8y ago by roryalsop
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