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1859
Hi Andrew, I used a Mountain Designs "homebrand" mat that gave me a good sleep for "5 years worth of trips" for $99. It was a bit heavier than a Thermarest...
Paul Homes
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Jun 1, 2006
7:34 am
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Hi All I am looking at buying a mat, within the week I guess but just wanted to know if anyone recommends any brands? or places in Perth to buy one? I know of...
Andrew
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Jun 1, 2006
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Yep It's on my map, Mt Observation, sheet 2234-111 at s31 57.060 e116 74.359 Thanks...
Andrew
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Jun 1, 2006
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Unfortunately I believe I am in the small percentile that does have a medical problem - i.e. this is not a new thing for me I have had to go to podiatrists...
Lyndall Mac
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Jun 1, 2006
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Yeah can do they cost $$$$$ though! Might have to resort to that.......
Lyndall Mac
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May 31, 2006
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Lets pull everything apart in pieces.................... again. I am 180 cm tall, 68kgs weight with a size 40 foot (length) with a narrow ankle, high arch &...
Perry Raison
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May 31, 2006
5:29 pm
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... Hi Andrew Can you provide the details of the map you are referring to and/or a grid reference? Thanks Andrew...
Andrew Priest
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May 31, 2006
3:01 pm
1852
... The strange thing is, half the world walks around carrying big loads and with NO arch supports. How odd. I read a good medical paper recently, written by a...
Roger Caffin
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May 31, 2006
10:23 am
1851
Cool, thanks fer that, now why didn't you say FLAT FEET right from the get go ? Only kiddin. Can't you get specially designed and built orthodics to fit your...
Eddy Schmid
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May 31, 2006
9:46 am
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Ugh, Well, in the REAL services......... they actually give you THREE pairs. That is, they used to in my days. Suggestion.......drop in to MDS store nearest to...
Eddy Schmid
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May 31, 2006
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Fancy having say that when you have had a few drinks…. To make this on topic, my son had to polish his boots after crawling around in the ditches all...
Kevin and Debbie
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May 31, 2006
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Hi all Does anyone know anything about a place called quinkitahmumging? It's on my map out near Pony Hill south of MT Observation. It is marked as State...
Andrew
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May 31, 2006
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Pronation is where the feet 'lean' inwards - another name for it is flat feet. I basically have no arch and need to wear arch inserts, therefore i usually...
Lyndall Mac
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May 31, 2006
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1846
The funny thing is I was actually looking at the scarpas but decided to go with the cheaper option - doh!...
Lyndall Mac
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May 31, 2006
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1845
... Well, they have to claim something for the boots and the prices they charge, don't they? However, why boots need supporting is something which puzzles me. ...
Roger Caffin
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May 30, 2006
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I bought myself a pair of high techs a few years ago and wore them for a little bit. But I found them uncomforatable shoes. I would have never been able to...
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May 30, 2006
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Er, um, what is "Pronation" ? [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
Eddy Schmid
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May 30, 2006
7:57 am
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1 question, is this a bushwalking forum or a general social chit chat / talk about any rubbish under the sun group? -- Perry ... ============= [Non-text...
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May 30, 2006
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I noticed in Paddy Pallins that all of the Scarpa Boot range have ratings for Cushioning, Water Proofness & Weight carrying. Something I hadn't thought of...
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May 30, 2006
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Hi I recall reading a discussion a little while ago about shoes vs boots. I have previously had trouble with shoes due to lack of support (I pronate badly -...
mac_1101
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May 30, 2006
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Nup the sub we went on was real fair dinkum sub tied up at Garden Island. We were lucky enough to go on board, as my son’s skippers hubby is stationed on it...
Kevin and Debbie
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May 29, 2006
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Dear All CALM has advised that the Torbay Inlet sandbar may be opened on May 30th by the Water Corporation. Dependant on the outflow it may not be possible to...
Andrew Priest
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May 29, 2006
5:06 pm
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Hi Debbie, I see Roger has responded regarding the chocolate ration. I think he has a sweet tooth and would have confiscated it off the cadets. <g> The...
Ralph Ditton
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May 29, 2006
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I did buy the tent pegs, but should have brought plastic ones. The only ones left at Armadale were long plastic and they were way too long. The metal ones I...
Kevin and Debbie
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May 29, 2006
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... When he's older he will be allowed to use metal pegs. When he is paying for his gear himself he can even buy titanium ones. ... Grab red cellophane ......
Roger Caffin
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May 29, 2006
10:18 am
1834
Afternoon Ralph, He loved it, and has already re-packed his gear to go again. He is still a recruit, so did not get to do everything, though his unit came...
Kevin and Debbie
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May 29, 2006
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Hello Debbie, Sorry to hear about the lost torch. You will have to join up with BackPackGearTesters and apply for a torch to test when one is called, to ...
Ralph Ditton
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May 29, 2006
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1832
And the news 'magazines', both paper and TV, made a fortune on bad information. Hmmm. Cheers All, Gyro...
Gyro
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May 28, 2006
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Well done, I hope he had fun Andrew_P2 ... camp, he ... play ... 05/2006...
Andrew
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May 28, 2006
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1830
Afternoon All, Thought I would let you know that my son survived his first cadet camp, he did lose his torch though…. Brand new, crawling around in a ditch...
Kevin and Debbie
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