Aussie off topic chat thread

[itsgunnahurt]

Originally Posted by GSD4ME

I hate it when companies `improve` their products and they end up worse than before. A couple of years ago I rode from Keith (SA) to Naracoorte, a distance of around 110Km through the worst storm I have had to cope with for many years; my Rallye2 (jacket only) let zero water in, absolutely not a drop.

In the meantime, I`ve found a few reviews of the two jackets on the `net and it looks like the Boulder is not a goer, but the Airshell received good comments.

Bring back the gore-tex liner I say! Then again, the rallye3 was still cheaper than the rallye2 (even when the ralley2 was being discounted)... read into that what you will.

[woopwoop]

I would've thought that the "patent" (or whatever) for Goretex would have expired by now? When that happens we should see a price drop as happened with other PTFE materials.

[jacksonracingcomau]

Originally Posted by woopwoop

I would've thought that the "patent" (or whatever) for Goretex would have expired by now? When that happens we should see a price drop as happened with other PTFE materials.

There has been "snide" Goretex for years, I think patent is well gone. Reissa is common one, works the same but in my experience both have a finite life in clothing. The constant crumbling eventually cracks the membrane. But I have boots that are still waterproof after years, much more rigid application, inside leather.

I accept that synthetics, for any advantages, are not going to last forever. My very first Goretex jacket a distant memory now. Prices much cheaper than then .
Goretex treatment advise here
http://www.gore-tex.co.uk/remote/Sat...ter-repellency

Goretex waterproof zips are well clever, be a while till we get cheaper versions of these. No idea on longevity yet

http://www.gore-tex.co.uk/remote/Sat...SessionWrapper

[rosscoact]

Originally Posted by jacksonracingcomau

There has been "snide" Goretex for years, I think patent is well gone. Reissa is common one, works the same but in my experience both have a finite life in clothing. The constant crumbling eventually cracks the membrane. But I have boots that are still waterproof after years, much more rigid application, inside leather.

I accept that synthetics, for any advantages, are not going to last forever. My very first Goretex jacket a distant memory now. Prices much cheaper than then .
Goretex treatment advise here
http://www.gore-tex.co.uk/remote/Sat...ter-repellency

Goretex waterproof zips are well clever, be a while till we get cheaper versions of these. No idea on longevity yet

http://www.gore-tex.co.uk/remote/Sat...SessionWrapper

The zips work but are prone to failure and need to be siliconed regularly. Klim replaced the pants ones with a flap and YKK zipper for this reason

[nevgriff64]

I just watched a show on TV that was using them and thought it would be pretty cool to have a play with one. Anyone here have any experience with Metal Detectors?

[troy safari carpente]

Originally Posted by nevgriff64

I just watched a show on TV that was using them and thought it would be pretty cool to have a play with one.

You planning some long walks in the desert Nev...?



At least it'll be a good excuse to buy another "Nifty" new toy for the shed collection...

[lentil]

Originally Posted by nevgriff64

I just watched a show on TV that was using them and thought it would be pretty cool to have a play with one. Anyone here have any experience with Metal Detectors?

Nev your in luck Kirbs made good friends with a serial killer @ hillend last weekend who was out and about to try his hand @ gold digging or we think burying people deep enough that you couldn't detect their fillings.

and your in double luck I think he's from near Melbourne, do you want his details ?

[nevgriff64]

Originally Posted by troy safari carpente

You planning some long walks in the desert Nev...?



At least it'll be a good excuse to buy another "Nifty" new toy for the shed collection...

Haha, no long walkies in the desert for me thanks Troy. I'm thinking of adapting it to one of my Trials bikes so I can get rich quick while I ride.

[nevgriff64]

Originally Posted by lentil

Nev your in luck Kirbs made good friends with a serial killer @ hillend last weekend who was out and about to try his hand @ gold digging or we think burying people deep enough that you couldn't detect their fillings.

and your in double luck I think he's from near Melbourne, do you want his details ?

Its OK thanks mate, I probably already have them.


That reminds me, I haven't heard anything from Clancy in a while.

[neilaction]

Originally Posted by nevgriff64

I just watched a show on TV that was using them and thought it would be pretty cool to have a play with one. Anyone here have any experience with Metal Detectors?

Waaaayyyy back I actually built one. Worked OK. Basically it's a flash arse transformer.

But, I have the attention span of a 4 year old, and given patience is required when out looking for "stuff", it wasn't for me. I wonder what happened to that thing? Probably got left in Kalgoorlie when we moved.

[troy safari carpente]

Originally Posted by nevgriff64

Haha, no long walkies in the desert for me thanks Troy. I'm thinking of adapting it to one of my Trials bikes so I can get rich quick while I ride.

Ummm... okayyy...?!


So you're gonna' branch out into trials archeology eh...?

"Here fella's... by jolly... I think I've mada a find...! It's what appears to be an old SL threefiddy mammoth from the early Belstaffiscene period.

...and by George, I think there might be the remaining hulks of a couple of old series one Landroversaurs possibly in underneath as well...!"

[Phil_Fong]

Originally Posted by nevgriff64

I just watched a show on TV that was using them and thought it would be pretty cool to have a play with one. Anyone here have any experience with Metal Detectors?

I have one and find them fasinating .....

Minelab make one now that will detect a gold nugget 1.5 metres deep. It costs about $6,500.00

Do your homework before you buy ! Some detectors weren't intended for beach use - sodium gives a false reading

and others are better for the east coast because in the west there is a lot of iron-ore in the ground .....

happy hunting

[obe01]

I know of a retired couple that are constantly traveling and they will never give away their lucky sites where they seem to be making a killing finding enough gold to fund their travels all the time plus some. From memory Phil they had purchased those new Minelab's and could not believe the difference in their gains. They were a bit concerned about the initial outlay but I think they have already paid for themselves and over.
Now, all I have to do is get those great sites out of them....
Johnnie

[Phil_Fong]

Originally Posted by obe01

I know of a retired couple that are constantly traveling and they will never give away their lucky sites where they seem to be making a killing finding enough gold to fund their travels all the time plus some. From memory Phil they had purchased those new Minelab's and could not believe the difference in their gains. They were a bit concerned about the initial outlay but I think they have already paid for themselves and over.
Now, all I have to do is get those great sites out of them....
Johnnie

Tibooburra.

the only place where you will find gold every day in Australia. No water for big companies and 50,000 grey nomads each winter can't be wrong.

PM me for the site near Warwick if your interested.

[Sleepy John]

Back in the 80's our unit Battery Commander spent a number of weekends walking the side of the Bruce Highway north of Nambour with a mine detector after he lost the breechblock for his L1A1 SLR out of the back of a Unimog. He was cleaning it on a trip back from Wide Bay Training Area.

Didn't find it but I'm sure he entertained passing motorists on the slow trip north.

I guess the technology has improved since then.