Your opinion about the spurs ...

[MasterBlaster]

That's a new one on me.

 

[pete mctree]

If not the CF Geckos, then the alloy ones would serve you well. I'd not worry about weight with them - not that I knew of a weight limit with the CF ones

 

[Cold Logging]

The aluminium ones have the same 240 lb weight limit.

 

[Cold Logging]

I downloaded their PDF and that's what they say.

 

[MasterBlaster]

Two words - Atkins diet.

 

[Cold Logging]

I think I'll just stick with Kline's they work as good at sticking thick bark as the 3 1/2" Buckingham's do but are far far more comfortable for me.

But. I have been thinking about the Adkins diet.. I get a moose and a caribou this fall and I'll prolly try it.

 

[MasterBlaster]

It works, brother.

 

[woodworkingboy]

It's also one way to get someone posting about other than work. Moat guys seem to have quit smoking.

 

[Cold Logging]

Can't stand smoking , what a welfare system. . Non smokers are workin while smokers are takin a smoke break. . Being a logger and a faller I chew. . Can't burn anything down and don't have to stop working. I've found it was the only way to teach new groundies to stay clear of the danger zone. . The idea of getting spit on was pretty un appealing to them. . When they need t come in to send up stuff I promise I won't spit till they get done.

 

[flushcut]

LOL

 

[Tucker943]

Atkins diet works, but nothing tops a balanced diet, with calorie consideration, balanced with good exercise.

 

[MasterBlaster]

I don't need a smoke break.

 

[Cold Logging]

Atkins diet works, but nothing tops a balanced diet, with calorie consideration, balanced with good exercise.

Does workin all day swinging a power saw qualify as exercise??

One thing I really like about the Kask arb helmet. I've found that if I lean the front of it against the tree and push with my head a little I can drain about a shot glass of sweat right down the tree. I do that 6-8 times a day

MB. I guess I should say I'm impressed.
But I'll stick with my snoose.
Really good pics!!!!!!!!!!

 

[1BUS]

Does workin all day swinging a power saw qualify as exercise??

One thing I really like about the Kask arb helmet. I've found that if I lean the front of it against the tree and push with my head a little I can drain about a shot glass of sweat right down the tree. I do that 6-8 times a day

MB. I guess I should say I'm impressed.
But I'll stick with my snoose.
Really good pics!!!!!!!!!!

Not really, I need to stick to a diet and exercise program, especially the older I get

 

[MasterBlaster]

Does workin all day swinging a power saw qualify as exercise??

Believe it or not, no.

 

[woodworkingboy]

Probably does something for the arms and shoulders, but I don't think it is much in the way of very encompassing exercise where the cardiovascular is getting benefited as well. If you are humping up hills there is gain. I think better is where you are also doing stretching, like rhythmic walking, rowing, swimming, or cycling. Heart and lungs are affected. Those movements can also help prevent a bad back due to not stretching enough, probably the number one cause of it. Some is better than none, but too much exercise can shorten your life, I'm told.

 

[MasterBlaster]

Oh, it does something for your arms and shoulders alright. First, it develops them - then it destroys them.

 

[Tucker943]

Im 29 and already wrestling back problems from it being bound up tight. Why so young I don't know. It generally feels good but mornings are hard for the first 2 hours. Here and now I am physically incapable of making a complete swing with a baseball bat. I don't have the range of motion. I cant pitch a ball either. I can, but it doesn't go far and its god awful to watch.

 

[MasterBlaster]

have you ever seen a chiropractor?

 

[woodworkingboy]

I have a friend with long experience correcting stressed body problems as a chiropractor and yoga teacher. She says that you have got to stretch. She is an older woman, but man she is in good physical form. I hear a lot of people complaining about a sore or stiff back, of the ones I know about, nobody ever stretches regularly. If I am riding my bike or not, it makes a big difference on how my back feels, or how it doesn't feel. Pedaling seems good for you. Grinding up a hill really works your back. Hunched over drop handlebars can cause pain.

The thing with a chiropractor is that often you need to get hooked into a regular routine with them, if you aren't self correcting on your own and continue doing things that affects your back in a negative way.

 

[Cold Logging]

Been to quite a few chiropractors over the years. . Lots of steep ground that I cut on
My legs kinda ain't what they use to be. Around 40 they just never came back. Not like they had been when I was a riggin rat. Running all day. I was kinda hard on my bod when I was in my 20s+30s .. but I've out lived 25% of the guys I've fell timber with.
I get my heart and resperation up pretty high when I'm production cutting.

 

[Tucker943]

No I have not been to a chiropractor. I need to start stretching hardcore. My bones are good, my muscles work well. Im still very young. But Im tense. A doctor looked at a knot that binds up in my muscles under the shoulder blade where it cant really be accessed. Doctor said my back is tight as a drumstrings and the muscle under my shoulder blade may need to be paralyzed with botox if it doesn't improve.

 

[Cold Logging]

I would recommend a spinrocracker before I'de be getting any muscles paralized. Those muscles in side there are there for a good reason
Chiropractors have helped me greatly over the years.

 

[MasterBlaster]

Hell yea. At the least, get a series of good massages.

 

[woodworkingboy]

Hot springs are very good, at least for temporary relief. I know folks that good regularly, and they kind of shine. I think that there are at least a few places in the states. I have them two minutes from my shop. I don't go so much, but I'm always glad when I do, crash out on the hot tile floor with a little towel over my privates. Very soothing.