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Originally Posted by Whiteroom_Guardian
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This is the way.Quote:
Originally Posted by Whiteroom_Guardian
Is there a way to track a website to know when it has been updated? A reservation website says that their 2024 booking window hasn't opened yet, and they will update the website when it does. Don't want to miss it and don't want to have to check every day.
The best I can think of is a proxy like a Twitter alert.Quote:
Originally Posted by Danno
Studless are awesome and a massive improvement over whatever OEM all season garbage she's running now, but if you're really driving on hardpack ice a lot there's no substitute for studs.Quote:
Originally Posted by Whiteroom_Guardian
Studded Hakkas are really only better at straight line acceleration/braking. They’re worse than VikingContact/Hakka R5 on an ice handling course (which requires accelerating, braking, and steering):
https://www.tire-reviews.com/Article...-Tire-Test.htm
The studless are also very likely better on dry and wet pavement. And less noise.
A former co-worker bought one and he said that it spun fast enough to heat up whatever was in there, so the manual included some soup recipes with zero stove time. Crazy stuffQuote:
Originally Posted by Core Shot
Quick glance at your link says no they are not, they are barely worse in some instances. And barely better in others. Very much better in stopping on ice, which is key.Quote:
Originally Posted by J. Barron DeJong
‘No they are not’ what?Quote:
Originally Posted by muted reborn
Edit: also note that the acceleration/braking tests were done on smooth ice (like a skating rink), handling was done on a frozen lake which is rougher, and where the studded tire lost much of it’s advantage.
Noted, but that info doesn't mean much to me. The difference between those tires looks very small according to the stats, but I'm not going to anlayze them right now. So IMo those tires are all about equal, except when it comes to braking/acceleration where I see a big difference.Quote:
Originally Posted by J. Barron DeJong
For the average dude going to Whole Foods in his Q5 a 2 second advantage in cornering on a 55 second course is nothing. Here's a quote from snow handling "The top 4 were all within 1% of each other, with the order being Michelin, Continental, Pirelli and Nokian the fastest."
I think it just comes down to trade offs and priorities. The studded will be noticeably better braking/accelerating on real ice (though not cornering, so careful on curves, or swerving to avoid something /s), similar in snow, probably worse in wet and dry. And they’re loud.Quote:
Originally Posted by muted reborn
For me personally, I don’t drive on real ice often enough be willing to put up with them.
Again, there's not much of a trade off at all according your link. if you don't drive on real ice often of course you don't care for studs.
Looking at numbers isn't the end all anyways - driving in studs and blissfully drifting corners in control is not something that can be quantified by your nerd numbers.
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Originally Posted by Danno
Pick up the phone.
If that's sub-optimal, then automate something:
https://www.sken.io/
As long as they're going to be assholes, check every 30s or so if you have the bandwidth and something up 24/7. The site is prob already totally cached in all your browsers. heh
So, you could watch the video to hear what he has to say, rather than just looking at the numbers.Quote:
Originally Posted by muted reborn
Point is, current studless tires are extremely good, even in conditions where you may expect studs to have an advantage. They’re also noticeably quieter, which I consider an advantage, and usually cheaper by a not insignificant amount.
If you need studs, great! But I think many people underestimate the performance of a really good quality studless tire.
You've driven studded Hak 10s and you still ask this question? Don't put them on the Q5 if you don't care if it gets crashed.Quote:
Originally Posted by Whiteroom_Guardian
Yeah. I think in 95% of people's use cases they are driving on soft snow MOST of the time if anything besides dry pavement. Here it's the canyon where that super hard glazed white ice builds up and even a full size dump plows blade just skips off of it.
I've driven studded and studless in both New England and Montana. On a Q5 with a second rig in the household with studded Hakkapaliitaas, I'd go unstudded.Quote:
Originally Posted by Whiteroom_Guardian
Based on the testing reviews and that the Q5 has more real options (compared to a truck where the true winter options are damned limited), the data strongly suggests that it's a narrow set of situations where the studs are better. I do it on my truck with the assumption that I'm optimizing for the worst case rather than the 80-90% of my driving that would be better without studs.
Also, am I recalling correctly that the Q5 transports clients? The sound advantage there could be significant.
Yeah - I'd probably be easily talked into studs for that use case, TBH. And I'm a huge fan of studless snows.Quote:
Originally Posted by Whiteroom_Guardian
Your tedious ass didn't post a video so of course i didn't watch it. No idea what video it is either but it doesn't matter. Just stop saying silly shit is my point - those tires tested all about the same in snow/ice, nonstuds are barely better sometimes. As for real world experience, I lived where Whiteroom lives for 13 years, with studs, with Hakkas. And Hakkas without studs. I currently own the Michelin X Ice Snow in that review. Spreadsheets only tell you a part of the story.Quote:
Originally Posted by J. Barron DeJong
The video that plays as soon as you click the link???Quote:
Originally Posted by muted reborn
My random unthreadworthy question is why isn’t there a thread about winter tires where folks can ask questions and argue about those?
There is.Quote:
Originally Posted by Meadow Skipper
https://www.tetongravity.com/forums/...Snow-Tire-help
Glad that we cleared that up.
Having driven both studless and studded Haaks for many years ... I have to laugh at the current few posts of this thread.
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Originally Posted by J. Barron DeJong
Ha, it doesn't autoplay but yes it's damn obvious now and I totally missed it!
So anyways I gotta rent a car in Miami and I figured convertible because why not and the only convertibles I've found so far are from Sixt. Any reason not to rent from them? I know nothing about them.
I have rented from them in the past with no issues. Make sure their rental location is at the airport and not offsite. I cant remember where they are located in Miami. You do NOT want to have to return a car and catch a flight from an offsite location In Miami (voice of experience.Quote:
Originally Posted by ötzi
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Cool thanks I'll check
edit: It's right next to the airport, seems close enough, no? https://www.google.com/maps/place/SI...29m2?entry=ttu
Rented from them twice in Europe on work trips, positive experience overall both times.Quote:
Originally Posted by ötzi
thanks
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Originally Posted by Meadow Skipper
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Originally Posted by J. Barron DeJong
My hair is like straw, dry and un-ruly. I read some thing about how mens shampoo sucks and makes that happen and that men should use women's shampoo.
I've never even considered shampoo before, I buy it cheap and by the half gallon with a pump. Has anyone ever tried using something fancy and did you notice a difference? The cost of women's shampoo is astronomical!
Try not using shampoo at all (just rinse and "scrub" with your fingers). Your hair will feel greasy at first but it will stop that soon and readjust.
Huh? You obviously don't have oily hair
I tried no shampoo, just conditioner for a few months until my daughter said my hair looked like fried noodles. Now I just wash a 2-3 days a week and it looks healthier, but I do have that dry, frizzy thing, too. What shampoo? Good question. I haven't found it yet and I'd love to know. That said, some people just have frizzy hair so maybe I'm over thinking it. Probably has more to do with diet than shampoo.
What?? Um no.Quote:
Originally Posted by Danno
https://www.consumerreports.org/heal...tic%20products.
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How often should you really be washing your hair, anyway? To find out this and more, we spoke with experts like Geeta Yadav, MD, a dermatologist; Dendy Engelman, a dermatologist; and Katherine Riley, owner of Katherine Jon salon in New York and an educator for Eufora.
What Is the No-Poo Method?
The no-poo (or “no shampoo”) method is a hair-cleansing technique that removes shampoo from the equation, says Yadav. Instead of using shampoo, followers of the practice use alternatives such as apple cider vinegar, a cleansing conditioner, or just plain water.
Cringing? Hear us out. Your scalp has natural oils that help nourish the hair, Yadav says. She says that while shampoo is meant to remove dirt, sweat, grime, and oil from the hair and scalp, overusing it—or even using it regularly—can strip these natural oils, leaving your hair and scalp dry and flaky. With the no-poo method, your hair is still being cleansed, just not with shampoo, therefore eliminating the risk of stripping away those natural oils. Ultimately, it ensures that the hair and scalp are balanced and healthier.
Is the No-Poo Method Healthy?
The no-poo method has an army of passionate followers, but that’s not to say it doesn’t come without controversy and a few eyebrow raises. The main concern among anti-pooers is that it leaves the hair and scalp feeling oily. Sure, nixing shampoo from your routine may initially leave your hair looking and feeling greasy, but if the method is done correctly, it can balance out how much oil your scalp produces in the long run.
According to Katherine Riley, owner of Katherine Jon Salon in New York and educator for hair care brand Eufora, forgoing hair-stripping shampoos (like clarifying formulas) keeps the scalp from overproducing oil, which is key in maintaining optimal scalp health.
Think about it: When your hair is oily, you cleanse it with a shampoo, which whisks away grease and buildup but takes away your scalp’s natural oils along with it. Your scalp is now squeaky-clean (which really just means it’s dried out), and begins to overcompensate for the lack of oil by producing even more, Yadav says. So you cleanse it again with shampoo in an effort to get rid of the excess oil, and the process repeats.
It’s a vicious cycle that may seem impossible to break, but the no-poo method helps to regulate hyperactive oil glands in the scalp and make for a more balanced mane, Riley says.
Benefits of the No-Poo Method
While New York-based dermatologist Dendy Engelman says the no-poo method can be beneficial for everyone, there are some hair types that are more susceptible to the drying effects of shampoo than others and may experience better results from the no-poo method.
One hair type that falls into this category is curly hair. “Curly hair is prone to dryness because it’s easier for the scalp’s natural oils to travel down straight strands than it is for curly hair,” Yadav says. The no-poo method, however, can help curls maintain maximum moisture, resulting in more defined curls, less frizz, and more manageability, Riley says.
For those with fine, brittle hair, Dendy Engelman, a dermatologist based in New York, says the no-poo method can help improve your hair’s bounce. She says harmful ingredients like detergents are often added to shampoos to cleanse, but they can end up drying out your hair and leaving it looking flat.
Removing shampoo from your routine means your hair won’t be exposed to these harsh chemicals. Rather, it’ll retain more of its natural oils and result in more volume, Engelman says.
How Long Does the No-Poo Method Take to Work?
Just like it’s important to give your skin care products enough time to work their magic, the no-poo method requires patience, which can understandably turn some users off. There’s no instant gratification involved, and the “adjustment period” (as it’s commonly referred to) lasts roughly two to six weeks. “Your scalp is so used to being stripped of its natural oils and subsequently working to produce more oil to replenish them, so it takes a few weeks for the scalp to recalibrate,” Riley says. During this time, you may experience excess oil in your hair and scalp as they work hard to regulate sebum (oil) production.
I've heard the theory before, but never made it more than a few days before it starts feeling too gross to continue.
You need to get past the gross stage to really test it out. As best I can tell, my scalp adjusted to not having the oils stripped regularly after a week or two, and a few days later my hair was less oily than it had been with daily or nearly daily washes. I ended up getting fed up with trying to mix up baking soda in the right amount and went back to shampoo and conditioner, but more like weekly than every couple of days, and I'd still love to find a solution that worked well to clean my scalp without stepping the oils out of my hair.Quote:
Originally Posted by dan_pdx
I use shampoo about once a week during the winter. Only conditioner the other days. Helps my hair, which is light thin blonde, keep from being quite so dry and fly away
Shave it and pierce your ears w safety pins. Punk rock man!