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Re: scales for human

Get one with as many sensors as you can, too, and that will help with
the unevenness problem. My bathroom scale has a sensor at each
corner, but I think you can find them with up to 10 sensors if you look.
-Sharon


Quoting "rides2far@..." <rides2far@...>:

>>>>> I'm seriously contemplating bringing along a little portable
>>>>> scale to weigh myself at the vet checks at Tevis to keep an eye
>>>>> on my hydration. I
>
> If you're going to take it seriously, experiment some with putting
> it on uneven surfaces, grass, vs. packed *even* dirt, concrete etc.
> Even where you stand on the scale makes a difference. As ride
> manager I used to bring a piece of plywood to put the scales on but
> it still makes a difference if it's not level.
>
> Angie McGhee
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... If you're going to take it seriously, experiment some with putting it on uneven surfaces, grass, vs. packed *even* dirt, concrete etc. Even where you stand...
rides2far@...
angiec_mcghee
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Jul 2, 2009
3:16 pm

Get one with as many sensors as you can, too, and that will help with the unevenness problem. My bathroom scale has a sensor at each corner, but I think you...
Sharon Levasseur
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Jul 2, 2009
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Don't get digital. You can't read them in the sunlight. ____________________________________________________________ Come clean with a brand new shower. Click...
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angiec_mcghee
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Jul 2, 2009
4:21 pm

For various reasons, a scale is not the best gauge of your hydration, especially if you don¹t intend to weigh yourself butt naked at each stop. Some...
Beverley H. Kane, MD
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Jul 2, 2009
5:15 pm

I feel like I have a pretty good handle on hydration. Being a runner really helps because I'm used to the stress on my body, the heat, drinking fluids etc....
Melinda Faubel
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Jul 2, 2009
5:40 pm

Melinda ­ You sound like a pro! Please post your results. I myself am terrible about hydration. When I did my one marathon and several half marathons, I could...
Beverley H. Kane, MD
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Jul 3, 2009
2:52 am

... Unfortunately, I have been known to moon fellow riders on trail. It's amazing how when you look back no one is there, but the minute I drop my drawers...
Marirose Six
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Jul 3, 2009
4:36 am

Marirose ­ How many oz are your bottles? Assuming you are female, please pm me about how you manage to pee off your saddle!!! (Yrs ago, someone on Ridecamp...
Beverley H. Kane, MD
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Jul 3, 2009
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Beverly, Sorry to mislead you--I am definately NOT that talented--I do get off of my mule. Anyhow, the bottles are 16 or 20 oz depending on what I have at the...
Marirose Six
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Jul 3, 2009
3:57 pm

I use two 16oz bottles, one with diluted Gatorade and usually one with just water. but now I will put amino acids in it b/c that seems to be the perfect combo...
Sharon Levasseur
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Jul 3, 2009
4:01 pm

I love the new Camelback elyte tablets...I used them about half strength. I've used them on my last three 50 milers. They are not nearly as sweet as many...
Cindy Collins
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Jul 4, 2009
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Cindy said: "I did have a friend who was so cold and so exhausted and so wet, one of the years it snowed hard on the BigHorn, that she did just pee in the...
Marirose Six
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Jul 4, 2009
7:49 pm

I know someone that has talked about using "Depends". They haven't tried it yet to my knowledge, but they probably wouldn't tell me if they did (:>) Kathy...
Kathy
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Jul 5, 2009
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Well how about the NASA diapers that astronaut and spurned lover Lisa Nowak allegedly wore on her maniacal drive from TX to FL? ...
Beverley H. Kane, MD
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Jul 5, 2009
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The idea was based on that episode, but she was just sitting, not posting. If anyone tries it, be sure to let us know (:>)!! Kathy...
Kathy
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Jul 5, 2009
4:34 pm

What a great idea! Does the tubing tuck in the pockets easily in between drinks or...what do you do w/ it?...
Beverley H. Kane, MD
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Jul 4, 2009
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If any women are interested in peeing off the saddle, there is a device from REI that makes is possible......check out: ...
Melinda Faubel
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Jul 5, 2009
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OMG! Here is the product entry for the Sani-Fem Freshette F.U.D. @ REI: http://www.rei.com/product/407267...
Beverley H. Kane, MD
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Jul 5, 2009
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yep, works great! ... -- Check out my blog - Boots and Saddles! www.bootsandsaddles4mel.blogspot.com...
Melinda Faubel
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Jul 6, 2009
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It just might help prevent a bad case of poison oak too (:>) Kathy...
Kathy
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Jul 7, 2009
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I'm far from being a "pro", but here is what has worked for me. I did carry a camelbak the first year I did endurance. I still carry if it's going to be a...
Melinda Faubel
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Jul 5, 2009
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I wear a 100 oz. Camelbak.  In hot weather, I'll often empty it on each loop, and *still* not have to pee till late in the ride (I sweat a LOT).  I drink...
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