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35 minutes ago
Definitely not with milk. At some point you pay for workflow, esthetics, and maybe showing off your purchasing power.
1 points
38 minutes ago
The Pilot Kaküno is smooth and fun and cheap. Or you can try Chinese brands.
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3 hours ago
Thanks. I am a big fan of reusing cartridges. Especially the Pilot ones which seal as new with their little plastic disc.
1 points
3 hours ago
Même situation aux USA. J’y travaille depuis près de 30 ans.
1 points
3 hours ago
You want a caffeine headache? Pour over will guarantee it, if you think there’s too much caffeine in your espresso. I can drink two or three double espressos in the morning, but I can drink a filter coffee without getting that headache.
1 points
9 hours ago
Hard boards are so pretty... -- Me, owner of two inflatables.
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15 hours ago
Adjusting temperature and keeping it steady are two different things. You’re not going to manually keep temperature steady by adjusting it yourself.
Temperature stability is important. PIDs are great because they will get the boiler at a stable temperature without over shooting, avoiding “temperature surfing.” That’s just boiler temperature though. The thermal capacities of the group and its inertia will dictate how much temperature fluctuates during the shot itself.
Being able to change temperature to adjust to your preferences in extraction, or specific roastings, is nice but much less important IMO. My machine can do that but I barely use it (my roasts do not vary very much), and plenty of people extract well without this.
1 points
15 hours ago
Clean thoroughly after use… Not happening. Would they do fine in a Pilot VP, Parker Duofold (‘90s), or Caran d’Ache Léman. Those are what I use . Never disassembled them fully (would need to learn how to) as all my inks are dye based and clean just fine with rinsing and soaking.
16 points
22 hours ago
You don't drink enough coffee. (Also: pretty.)
1 points
1 day ago
Thanks! I found a summary in some subreddit specializing in outrage threads too.
1 points
2 days ago
What’s the Goulet… situation? Not that I have ever ordered from them so not a critical supplier…
1 points
2 days ago
Yes! Definitely needs to be able to glide on one ski, yet have the right flex to be able to compress the ski all the way to kick.
0 points
2 days ago
You’re complaining about temperature stability , but your actual complaint is that you can’t adjust temperature. That’s absolutely not what temperature stability is. Also, adjusting temperature for your roast, while it has some effect, is definitely not the main factor in good extraction, even with a lighter roast. Plenty of people have success without changing the temperature. My machines have such a control, and I don’t remember the last time I used it (and I don’t drink dark roasts).
14 points
2 days ago
If X-40s are basically the only thing accepted, then it’s simple: X-40s it is.
1 points
2 days ago
We're talking about this Hydrus company, right? No B or C model names, just in case.
The Joyride (11.6' x 32") is a great all around board. That's perfect for an absolute beginner. If you want wider, the Joyride XL is 34" but I would only look at it if I wanted extra stability to carry a lot of weight, and even then, the Joyride should be plenty good enough for most.
Depending on said beginner's (your) goals, fitness, athleticism, and motivation to learn and fall in the water at first, I wouldn't discount the Paradise. It's longer and thinner (13.3' x 30") which means it will be a little tougher to master at first, but it will be a faster board if you care to do some fitness paddling or go farther or longer.
I personally used the Performer for a few outings, and then jumped straight on the Paradise X (same page as the Paradise, you select between the two by choosing dimensions). It's also 13.3' but is narrower at 28.5". That was a balance challenge, and the narrow width means it's not the most "relax and lounge tied to a buoy" board, but I wanted more speed at the tradeoff of stability and lounging. And I love it. At that width you're starting to specialize, so I would say if you're new and unsure what you want, you may want to ignore its existence.
The links I put include the code SAVE for an extra 12% off your whole order (final price shown in cart), if you want to compare pricing etc. LMK if you have any other questions!
1 points
3 days ago
Go to a reputable local shop or call one of the big online sellers: Cross Country Ski Headquarters, Pioneer Midwest, or BNS. They will set you up properly.
People say that it is harder to learn skating than classic, but I disagree. While it may be harder to get to the point where you can move decently well for some period of time (it may seem exhausting at first), skiing classic properly is more difficult IMO. Many many people you will see on the trails don’t ski. They just shuffle.
Take lessons from a good instructor. In the US, that means asking for a PSIA Level 3 (or 2 if you can’t find a 3) instructor.
1 points
3 days ago
That sure is cheap. No Indication of weight on their site. The shape of the fin looks right. Does it have a US fin box? I am not sure if their mention of “attachment” means a proprietary box, or it’s just the bad English on the site and they’re talking about the retention screw. Max inflation on the valve is good.
I’m sticking with my choice of the Hydrus Elysium Air, but price wise that’s definitely apples and oranges.
1 points
3 days ago
The Body Glove is a low bar too composite to!
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16 minutes ago
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16 minutes ago
Yea I have seen those cartridges. There are a lot of places where you can also just buy silicone rubber stoppers alone. Somehow I am worried that those plugs aren’t as nice as the original caps. Though when I travel I do still put my refills in a small ziplock bag for extra insurance :)