Printable View
I had an old (15yo) pair of Gezes on my original pair of Bros. Was told last year by the shop guy who tuned my skis that I needed new binders because mine weren't "indemnified" anymore. Besides some surface scratches they're in perfect shape, backed off every summer, that white silicone lube on all pivots and moving parts.... What the literal fuck.Quote:
Originally Posted by Flexon Phil
Think of all the time and silicone you wasted trying to make them last forever.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tippster
Well that stinks...Quote:
Originally Posted by Huck_Schmuck
All 10 minutes total over the years? It takes 5 seconds to back off the springs w/a drill-driver, another 5 seconds to smear on a dab of lube and work it in.Quote:
Originally Posted by old goat
Quick and dirty...Quote:
Originally Posted by Tippster
lol. Fond memory of a hardware store somewhere selling my buddy and I a 12" Stanley AND a 3' piece of pipe. He replaced the wrench three times in one day before we gave up and brought the problem to a place with a better torch AND air tools.Quote:
Originally Posted by telemike
In my neck of the woods, that jacket, those boots and of course the maul are prerequisites for entry into the Russian mob
It's funny, but after buying French red burgundy for 20 years, it's becoming an endeavor requiring end-of-life justifications. I'm stockpiling for the b-day party now.
I've always liked the LLBean stuff, but I am from the 80s. I have a river driver shirt i still run in during the winter from Xmas 1986. Guess that's almost 30 years. Love those shirts, but dyam I can find a way to lose them. Had a pair of maine hunting shoes I got in 1979 somebody sole them at wintergreen in 1994. sucked. they were going strong then.
On the mowers. I've push-mowed my acre since I bought it in 1998. I owned one craftsman and it complete piece of shit, fell apart in four years. Had a toro/techmesh and that was the ticket. got 10 solid years of weekly use out of it (fescue in the south, twice a week in spring, every two weeks in our version of winter). then got a toro/kohler and the kohler was a complete piece of shit. replaced the carb three times in two years before giving up. ethanol my ass. now have a troybuilt/B&S and so far so good (two years).
I suspect this ought to last me the rest of my life. I'll probably end up leaving it to my kids in the will.
http://www.amazon.com/Passion-Natura.../dp/B005MR3IVO
Q- Is it Kosher?Quote:
Originally Posted by G
A- no it's used for porking
Hilarious...
R all these yor guitars?Quote:
Originally Posted by Flexon Phil
I would think if anyone could an ASSMAN could use that much.Quote:
Originally Posted by assman
70 series land cruiser
I've got some stuff that I bought 2 decades plus ago that I don't ever expect to replace.
Gregory pack, a huge pack for long trips
Cast iron pans (duh)
Scarpa hiking boots
1971 Schwinn cruiser
Fischer waxless xc skis, late 80s vintage
FIFY.Quote:
Originally Posted by Danno
Replaced my 1/2 twice and my 3/8 once. Though with 3/8 now have two as store was closing so had no parts so just gave me a new one. Next store had the parts , so now I have two.Quote:
Originally Posted by XXX-er
Bump.
Swiss bones skate bearings... I’ve had them on my board since 2007, still spin smooth.
Sent from my iPhone using TGR Forums
An oldie but a goodie. The reviews are still pretty funny 4-5 years later. Can't believe it's apparently still for sale.Quote:
Originally Posted by G
It comes in gallon containers that last all week!Quote:
Originally Posted by iceman
This lady had the same idea as this thread about the same time this thread started (maybe she reads TGR!): https://buymeonce.com
Stuff you'll never have to buy again. Haven't really looked at the site, I just read about it a few minutes ago, so I can't vouch for the stuff, but I like the idea.
Duluth Pack looks pretty cool, I hadn't heard of them. Lifetime guarantee and free repairs.
One of my friends is all about this stuff:
https://www.barbour.com/us/mens/waxed-jackets
Attachment 256354
He said the jackets last forever...he couldn't explain why then, he has two.
can confirmQuote:
Originally Posted by iceman
dad still has his two from 70's n 80's - in basically same shape since broken in
Maybe he’s a Buddhist?Quote:
Originally Posted by smartyiak
^^^After a few years, waxed cotton starts to stink so bad it can't even hang in the mud room much less get worn. This is the secret to its longevity.
I'm still riding some bearings that were made in the late 1970s. granted, not all day every day and not dropping 12 sets. But, with light use and keeping them lubed a set of well made skate bearings can definitely last a lifetime.Quote:
Originally Posted by nickwm21
Yrs ago when I was first getting into mountaineering I got a how-to book from some Brit author. He opined that while the newfangled invention of goretex was interesting, it didn’t measure up to waxed cotton.
The local gearhead shops in Seattle had none. This was in the late 80s. I feel like I’ve missed out here.
I used to sell luggage and packs and other stuff from top brands like Tumi and Hartmann. After ten years of retail management including in house repairs, warranty work, and airline claims... and another 20 years out making high involvement purchase decisions and product use I can say one thing for certain.. NEVER buy anything just because it comes with a "lifetime guarantee" or even no questions asked "unconditional lifetime guarantee" or whatever.. A warranty or guarantee is only good until the next bankruptcy, merger, acquisition, restructuring ect... There have even been situations where a company putting out total crap will stamp a lifetime guarantee on the garbage knowing full well that they are about to liquidate and exit the business... just to bring in one more jolt of revenues before cashing out.
Buy what you know will LIKE for a LONG TIME and take good care of it... with the expectation that some repairs might be needed over time. If it is a high use product, nothing lasts forever, or very high use the best might only last 5 years tops before simply wearing out. But take good care of your stuff and it will take good care of you.
OK this is the oldest thing I own that I still use. LL Bean River Driver's shirt. the one in question is a light blue vs. this one, otherwise identical down to the LLBean patch inside. Got it for Xmas 1987 and it's going strong. gotta high wool content and is great for layering.
the cooler dates to 2000 or 2001, and is also going strong. paid i beleive $12. for it at costco but it's basically just a plastic cube.
Attachment 256359
I think about this thread now and again. I thought I had more things that would stand the test of time, but for example, I barely wear my TAG anymore, even though it will last forever. My restaurant grade pans I bought are ancient as well, but I like our new Le Creusets better. The new hiking boot technology is pretty fucking cool. Still:
- Sabatier Carbon steel knives. Mine are 35 years old and are probably sharper than when I bought them.
- My 25? year old Oakley M-frame. Just a year ago Oakley stopped making the replacement lense, but Revant makes one. The one piece, no hinge design is why it works.
- Kreitler rollers. We've used them every day for the last 27 years.
Heh. We are facing the same calculus regarding buying a mattress from Sears. The got the one we want to try next. Reasonable price. However will they still be around in 90 days when we decide we don't like it and want to return it? Fuck if I know. Our store isn't on any of the published lists. So far. Whole operation could get killed off anytime now.Quote:
Originally Posted by SumJongGuy
A gun? Only needs to work once to last a lifetime..
My wife wore one the shreds in about 5 years. Good product, but not indestructible.Quote:
Originally Posted by smartyiak
Sent from my Pixel using TGR Forums mobile app
unless you have kids. no matter how well you take care of it and how well it lasted the last 30 years, it will be destroyed instantly upon them setting their eyes on it.Quote:
Originally Posted by SumJongGuy
But are they washable/deoderizable? I have one I got that my dad used to wear but has what I just called closet-funk. Enough to not wear, but I would like to.Quote:
Originally Posted by I've seen black diamonds!
Sounds like your lobotomy has held up just as long then too!Quote:
Originally Posted by plugboots
Osprey packs.
You're insane.Quote:
Originally Posted by plugboots
And you should try some TruTrainers.
My last (in both senses) roof was 30 years rated. No reason I could see for the 40.
Just purchased some Schnee's boots. As a middle age guy, I expect them to last my active lifetime.