Roll the bones picture thread - Page 4

SchizzMan · 11-02-2012, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by veriest1

For the record, and no matter what SOG says, the good line is on the left side of this picture.

It was instructive to watch some locals drive their SUV's across as we waited for the SAG truck. Both drivers entered the water and turned sharply downstream for maybe 30 yards before crossing and turning upstream, following the water's edge.

Even so, I'll take your line next time.

slowoldguy · 11-03-2012, 02:30 AM

Me: 2 River: 0. Just sayin'.

ghostrider1964 · 11-03-2012, 03:19 AM

A lot of great pics here. To be in the contest, please email them to me in their highest resolution to ghostrider1964@yahoo.com
Winners as well as runner ups will make the RTB site as well as my new site that I am launching soon!

veriest1 · 11-03-2012, 06:19 AM

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Originally Posted by SchizzMan

It was instructive to watch some locals drive their SUV's across as we waited for the SAG truck. Both drivers entered the water and turned sharply downstream for maybe 30 yards before crossing and turning upstream, following the water's edge.

Even so, I'll take your line next time.

I've seen the dry picture of that crossing and I don't think you two went down stream far enough before crossing.

veriest1 · 11-03-2012, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by WhitneyMike

Thanks Larry for your demo, Cuben fiber tarps seems exactly what I was looking for, along with the Aquamira.. the jute cord was a nice touch...

Thanks for all the kind words from you and everyone else who attended. I really appreciate the feedback.

My take on camping (particularly backpacking) is I want everything to be as efficient as possible. I don't give one rat's cheeky backside how much it costs but cheap is best. Of course when you're carrying it on YOUR back instead of on the back of your mechanical mule then crazy stuff starts to happen (cuben poncho? lol wut?! Yes I'll shave those 3 ounces.).

When it comes to putting it on a bike weight is still important but volume is king. I also pack the heavier (and more comfortable) sleeping pad and a larger shelter when riding because I'm less tired at the end of the day and want to be comfortable. When backpacking I'm so tired by days end I could sleep almost anywhere. One thing stays the same though, I still hate doing dishes on vacation so even though I have a fancy jet powered stove I've found the alky setup to be less fiddly and straight forward. If I want to cook, like really cook, I'm building a fire and carrying a small grate. Or just using a stick and maybe some foil.

For those who were asking about the Trail Star the guys who race the TGO Challenge across Scotland use them a kit these days and can be found at http://mountainlaureldesigns.com/ It can be seen on their front page. I'm not affiliated with Ron Bell or his little company but I've bought quite a bit of stuff from him and he's a swell guy. He'll take care of you and will push your order up near the front of the waiting list if you just-have-to-have-it for that big trip coming up. Incidentally MLD also makes the cuben ponchos.

Trailstar Tent Reviews:
http://sectionhiker.com/mountain-lau...-dave-lintern/
http://www.summitandvalley.com/2011/...t-shelter.html
http://www.stevenhorner.com/?p=1003
PDF: http://www.andyhowell.info/Colin-Ibb...tar-review.pdf

One of the many guides to pitching it can be found here: http://www.stevenhorner.com/?p=1051

slowoldguy · 11-03-2012, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by veriest1

I've seen the dry picture of that crossing and I don't think you two went down stream far enough before crossing.

Again. slowoldguy 2 River 0.

veriest1 · 11-03-2012, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by slowoldguy

Again. slowoldguy 2 River 0.

Schizzman 0 River 1

SchizzMan · 11-03-2012, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by veriest1

Schizzman 0 River 1

For now.

veriest1 · 11-03-2012, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by SchizzMan

For now.

That's the spirit!

slowoldguy · 11-03-2012, 06:14 PM

Aaah. He's got this . Just gotta go deeper next time. ;)

TXjames · 11-03-2012, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by slowoldguy

Again. slowoldguy 2 River 0.

I think you forgot a point: SlowOldGuy 2, river 0, steep river roadway 1

slowoldguy · 11-04-2012, 01:15 AM

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Originally Posted by TXjames

I think you forgot a point: SlowOldGuy 2, river 0, steep river roadway 1

Well, yeah. There is that. Thanks for remembering.

;)

SchizzMan · 11-04-2012, 04:05 PM

Uhmm, dunno. I'm thinking it looks more "Brazos" than "Colorado".

slowoldguy · 11-04-2012, 04:09 PM

Nope. That's Colorado brown water-oil...I'd know it anywhere.

TXjames · 11-04-2012, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by SchizzMan

Uhmm, dunno. I'm thinking it looks more "Brazos" than "Colorado".

Send that to the lab and wait for the reaction.

11-03-2012, 02:30 AM	#47
slowoldguy Tire Tester Joined: Jun 2004 Location: West of Waco, Texas Oddometer: 6,188	Me: 2 River: 0. Just sayin'. __________________ Roll The Bones IV- What's coming next? http://www.rollthebonesrally.com/ "If you can't fix it with a hammer you can damn sure teach it a lesson".

11-03-2012, 03:19 AM	#48
ghostrider1964 Edumacated Red Neck Joined: Oct 2007 Location: Heart of Texas Oddometer: 5,473	A lot of great pics here. To be in the contest, please email them to me in their highest resolution to ghostrider1964@yahoo.com Winners as well as runner ups will make the RTB site as well as my new site that I am launching soon! __________________ 2008 R1200 GSA (Ghostrider), HP2E, 08KLR685,FOR SALE "Fuck'em. I'm a lifer. " SlowOldGuy TEXAS-ROLL THE BONES RALLY4 10/25-10/27/2013 http://www.rollthebonesrally.com/

11-03-2012, 06:14 PM	#55
slowoldguy Tire Tester Joined: Jun 2004 Location: West of Waco, Texas Oddometer: 6,188	Aaah. He's got this . Just gotta go deeper next time. ;) __________________ Roll The Bones IV- What's coming next? http://www.rollthebonesrally.com/ "If you can't fix it with a hammer you can damn sure teach it a lesson".

11-04-2012, 04:05 PM	#58
SchizzMan del siglo XX Joined: Dec 2009 Location: Austin, Tx. Oddometer: 5,806	Uhmm, dunno. I'm thinking it looks more "Brazos" than "Colorado". __________________ '09 WR250R, '12 R1200GSA "As long as there's a horizon and I can see it, then I want to know what's there, mentally, physically and visually" - rtwpaul

11-04-2012, 04:09 PM	#59
slowoldguy Tire Tester Joined: Jun 2004 Location: West of Waco, Texas Oddometer: 6,188	Nope. That's Colorado brown water-oil...I'd know it anywhere. __________________ Roll The Bones IV- What's coming next? http://www.rollthebonesrally.com/ "If you can't fix it with a hammer you can damn sure teach it a lesson".

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