What's new
The Front Row Forums

Register a free account today to become a member of the world's largest Rugby League discussion forum! Once signed in, you'll be able to participate on this site by adding your own topics and posts, as well as connect with other members through your own private inbox!

Superthread L. No honour.

Status
Not open for further replies.

Frederick

Moderator
Staff member
Messages
27,642
Lucky me gets to fly up to Brisbane tomorrow for work. Will be interesting to see what the general mood of the place is after tonight.
 

Alba

Coach
Messages
13,367
QLD has to win tonight. So, that everyone will be on the edge of their seats for game 3.
 

Didgi

Moderator
Messages
17,260
No, that's Le Tour de France.

EDIT: great scenery though.

They don't excite me. Go crucify yourself.

I would just rather get some sleep instead of watching some lycra clad git relentlessly pedal their way through the scenery.

I would rather play tennis than watch it. And I'm terrible at tennis. I do enjoy it though. Table tennis! Nah!


Lawn bowls! Subtlety, tactics, sledging, mental disintegration and a couple of beers makes for a great time. Best game I ever played was against the Reservoir foursome in Division 9. They were all in their 80's and they destroyed us. Had us laughing so hard we could barely stand. Had to resort to stealing their walking frames.

Still lost....

You shut your whore mouth bitch.

In fairness, I can understand why people dislike cycling and tennis... I just happen to thoroughly enjoy both, though my cycling love would be put down entirely to the SBS commentary team (and I say that as a collective because it does go beyond the genius of Phil Liggett).
 

Twizzle

Administrator
Staff member
Messages
154,116
Where's Didgi? I need to pick your rebel sport brain.

I need cross trainers. Stability for dodgy knee. Good for my back. And I have high arches. Recommend please.

NK_Women_High_Heel_Shoes_NK_Dunk_SB_Running_Shoes_Sneakers.jpeg
 

Didgi

Moderator
Messages
17,260
Where's Didgi? I need to pick your rebel sport brain.

I need cross trainers. Stability for dodgy knee. Good for my back. And I have high arches. Recommend please.

Why cross trainers? A lot of people come in saying they need a cross-trainer when really a much lighter running shoe is going to be infinitely kinder on their feet/ankles/knees. If you're doing no running but a lot of other gym work (by this I mean weights, I guess with your back not so much?) then a nice flat runner is a better bet. If you're doing no running but other class work - boxing/other classes that require a lot of jumping around and lateral movement then go for a nice sturdy runner that fits your foot - Asics Kayano/GT-2000 (lighter, my personal favourite, so easy to sell)/Phoenix; Any stability in the Adidas/Brooks ranges; or a Nike Pegasus/Lunar for something a bit lighter. Those recommendations stay true for if you're doing mainly running too.

The simple fact is there's nowhere near the range in cross-trainers as there are in runners, and a lot of them are court-based, which has its ups and downs. If you want to go with one then Asics remains your best bet.

Overall recommendation, depending on how it fits your foot Kayanos are probably best, but if it's a stability and cushioning overload you need it might be worth your while to go with something like a GT-2000 and get some decent innersoles in there. Doesn't need to be f**k off expensive custom ones, just something to add some arch support and a bit of gel at the back.
 

Didgi

Moderator
Messages
17,260
BTW, inb4 cliffy and only Solomon runners sourced from the skin of central African Olympic gold medallists are suitable for running in.
 

Drew-Sta

Moderator
Staff member
Messages
24,749
Nice! Fired up a few old games earlier tonight. Makes me happy in a way that actual human interaction could never hope to achieve...

I got mine in christmas of '94 aswell. Glad I hung on to her

I own a ColecoVision. Ladybug > PacMan.

Still got it too. 1982 and works a dream. It's actually older than I am. I might have stolen it off my brother...

Thorson certainly knows how to multiquote.

How does he do it :sarcasm:

I get by with a little help from my friends.

One of my favourite Ringo songs.

Go Goldeneye or go home.

Proximity Mines on Facility was my favourite. Sticking them on the back doors in the green section as you run through then closing the door as they chase you, only for them to blow up as they walk through was one of my favourite things to do.

Just got home from World War Z. Mediocre and poorly written IMO. Friend liked it, but she is the Margaret Pomeranz to my David Stratton.

Haven't read the book but have been told its brilliant and also an interesting social commentary. Disappointed to hear the movie moves away from the book so much.

Is it worth seeing just for the action?

Theeya in 7 weeks.

Enjoy yourself!

Lawn bowls! Subtlety, tactics, sledging, mental disintegration and a couple of beers makes for a great time. Best game I ever played was against the Reservoir foursome in Division 9. They were all in their 80's and they destroyed us. Had us laughing so hard we could barely stand. Had to resort to stealing their walking frames.

Still lost....

Had a chuckle at this :)

BTW, inb4 cliffy and only Solomon runners sourced from the skin of central African Olympic gold medallists are suitable for running in.

There is some truth to the whole barefoot, or no runners, theory.

Somewhat unrelated but still interesting:

[youtube]b-iGZPtWXzE[/youtube]
 
Last edited:

Didgi

Moderator
Messages
17,260
It's 9:30 in the morning. Nobody should be subjected to a TED talk until at least lunch time.

(there are some fascinating topics on there, but generally the presentations are lacking a little)
 

Dani

Immortal
Messages
33,719
Why cross trainers? A lot of people come in saying they need a cross-trainer when really a much lighter running shoe is going to be infinitely kinder on their feet/ankles/knees. If you're doing no running but a lot of other gym work (by this I mean weights, I guess with your back not so much?) then a nice flat runner is a better bet. If you're doing no running but other class work - boxing/other classes that require a lot of jumping around and lateral movement then go for a nice sturdy runner that fits your foot - Asics Kayano/GT-2000 (lighter, my personal favourite, so easy to sell)/Phoenix; Any stability in the Adidas/Brooks ranges; or a Nike Pegasus/Lunar for something a bit lighter. Those recommendations stay true for if you're doing mainly running too.

The simple fact is there's nowhere near the range in cross-trainers as there are in runners, and a lot of them are court-based, which has its ups and downs. If you want to go with one then Asics remains your best bet.

Overall recommendation, depending on how it fits your foot Kayanos are probably best, but if it's a stability and cushioning overload you need it might be worth your while to go with something like a GT-2000 and get some decent innersoles in there. Doesn't need to be f**k off expensive custom ones, just something to add some arch support and a bit of gel at the back.

You're the best. The kids in rebels here were useless!
 

Didgi

Moderator
Messages
17,260
No worries. What did they tell you? Maybe ask for the footwear DM, even the dopey ones generally know their shit.

Just promise me, under no circumstances go to Amart. Idiots will probably sell you a pair of hiking boots.
 

Drew-Sta

Moderator
Staff member
Messages
24,749
It's 9:30 in the morning. Nobody should be subjected to a TED talk until at least lunch time.

(there are some fascinating topics on there, but generally the presentations are lacking a little)

Drink more coffee - it makes mornings productive :)
 
Status
Not open for further replies.

Latest posts

Top