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Discussion in '2008 Playoffs' started by max, May 8, 2008.
YouTube - Tayshaun Prince Blocks Mo Evans Two Handed Dunk nJoy!
Rasheed dancing at the beginning of that is HILARIOUS!
Jameer Nelson: We will win Game 5 -- -- OrlandoSentinel.com
Rip made Dooling into his little girlfriend after the first time they butted heads. That was freaking awesome. AMEN! We played the bench in the reg season so they could spot the starters in the playoffs IF NEEDED (injuries, etc), and so that the starters would be capable of playing 40+ mins for the whole playoffs. The officials need to be more cognizant of Howard's shoving, and of how he will stand inside the lane for entire defensive possessions without getting called for three seconds.
That's Tays signature move, seen it before. Now I know why you like Sheed so much, you like his violent dance imitations. - VanGuns said he couldn't speak to the officiating without losing money.
That's just Mario talking crap. He knows they got beat.
Props Due to LH, that Tie up on Nelson.....SWEET!!!! Props to Dyess, that Howard take down was A-W-E-S-O-M-E BABY!!!! Howard tried to slam Dyess first, but Dyess was like, "Naw, young fella, YOU'RE the ONE GOING DOWN!!!" BAM!!!! Props to Flip for the playoff adjustments. Putting Rip on Lewis was pretty cool. It made them forget about the Turk- who's money in the fourth and force feed their overpaid psuedo-star....STUPID!!!!! Maybe Flip is learning how to win in the Playoffs. GREAT WIN!!! I'm proud of that team, that 2nd half effort looked awfully familiar to a team I used to know and love in 2003,04, & 05.
Coy, He did say he couldn't find them shots and that was on him. - KGreg, gotta love the and ones we've been forcing.
do you guys think, since Billups was on the side line, that he was able to pick the magic apart?? Sometimes it's easier to examine a teams play from the sideline. I think that missing one game would be a huge scouting point for Billups. As far as Nelson's comments go, what is suppose to say. then again, he could try and hook Stuckey's, Hunter's, hell ,the whole team feet. strained hamstrings for everybody. There is going to be some hard fouls coming from the Magic. The Diceman/Superman body slam was only a glimpse on what might happen to get Detroit out of their game. No suspensions, no T's please!!!
Sometimes I think Chauncey is smart. And sometimes I don't.
We seem to be a dwindling group who still believes that Amir can make an impact. I still believe at some point he will get his shot this post season and be the extra ingredient to help put us over the top.
I believe he could make an impact, but I no longer believe he will get a shot. I really thought prior to the playoffs that it was going to happen for him. :(
I would love to see him incorporated, but I'm not dwelling on it. I would guess that game 5 is the most likely scenario for him to see real PT. Flip has already mentioned that he thinks he could match-up well in this series. So a home game with a 3-1 lead and an injured starter seems like a possible window of opportunity. For it to happen, we probably need to end the first quarter with a lead an some big man foul trouble.
sometimes Chauncey thinks you're smart. And sometimes he doesn't.
If Dyess keeps manning up, forget about Amir. And Amir will be gone in 1 year.
Let's keep a little perspective here, we are 7 up 3 down in the playoffs, Amir has gotten a little burn...
I still can't believe that we won this game. Rip and Tay just plain played like stars. Tay is at a new confidence level. I am glad that we stuck with the core. I feel much better with the win than getting guys minutes and we lose. Our youth is not consistent which is usually the case in this league. Maxiel has given us some good minutes but has he scored the last two games? Glad he was in on the last play vs. Hedo's drive. Maxiell helped a lot in game 1. Stuckey is not finishing at the hoop consistently. Not in the playoffs. Not at this level. Not yet anyway. And, his defense has not been very good. Nelson has taken him at least a few times. One of their forwards was taking the ball to the rack in game 4 and Stuckey happened to be there and sort of froze. As a guard you jump out and make the big pick up the dribble. Still, he was in on our good run in the 3rd quarter. Good. He is not afraid to shoot. Good. Ratliff has been disappointing in that he is slow. He makes blocks but he doesn't board well. We can't play the Hunter card too much but it was the right move in game 4. In the playoffs, winning is everything. If the bench can help win a game here or there, that is all one can ask. We are up 3-1 because our stars played like stars.
I don't think we're dwindling as much as ppl are like Darth said just giving up. I truly hope he gets thrown in there at some point, and was beyond dissappointed when he didn't get a chance on Lewis after what Flip said. I'm holding out hope like you though. Defense can make huge impacts in the PO's, and both Amir and AA provide that.
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Is he asking about the rider's backrest or the passenger's?If it's the passenger's, I would be concerned with drilling new holes in the fender only because they wont have the support of the fender struts.
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OH, I didn't see you had an album. Violet is gorgeous. I love her face. Like her name too. She looks like an absolute sweetheart. Do you know for sure what her parents were? I think she could be shepherd/golden? Whatever she is, she is a doll.
|OH, I didn't see you had an album. Violet is gorgeous. I love her face. Like her name too. She looks like an absolute sweetheart. Do you know for sure what her parents were? I think she could be shepherd/golden? Whatever she is, she is a doll.
|OP, I'd love to see pictures of your girl. I just got a mixed breed pup from the shelter. I don't care if people call him a mongrel or mutt. Like you said, mixed breeds are some of the most awesome dogs. It sounds like you love your girl a lot.
|after looking at your pics I would say she is definitely NOT German Shepherd/Lab cross, yep I've seen lots of that cross and would say she has spaniel, or border collie thrown in and many other breeds.. I would say very small if any German Shepherd/lab at all...pretty but not what you were told. I am sure she is very sweet and when you can let her inside without a heavy chain on her she will be happy and healthy. I do feel very sorry for her that at a very young age she was tied outside where any and all passing males could forcibly breed her, how very sad and traumatic for her, and working at a shelter I would have thought you should have known how to prevent that and would have known the parentage suggested for her was not likely, someone just guessed when she came in, or believed the people who dropped them off. Sure hope you can do better with and by her soon, she does depend on that, and if she isn't spayed yet, thanks for adding to the over population and dogs dying in shelters
Labs are similar to GSDs in that there are American labs, and there are English labs, and there are everything in between. Americans tend to super-size everything, but I think that there are lines of labs that are not as large as GSDs. For a female that may be the case here, she is out of a smaller line of lab, and she got that size. Possibly, though it isn't impossible for her growth to be stunted as well.
Mongrel is not a derogatory term. I am sorry you took it as such. My point was, when you take a breed that has a LOT of variation in it between the lines, like the GSD has, and mix it with another breed of dog, you really cannot guaranty anything with respect to bodily dimensions.
My other comments were understood as they were intended. I find it interesting when people who work at shelters buy dogs at pet stores, or let their mixed-breed dogs pro-create because most of them tend to be totally anti-breeding and understand that pet stores are fed by puppy mills. So it genuinely surprised me.
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Unless you know 100% that the parents were purebred GSD and purebred Lab and that there was 0% chance that any other dog could have gotten to the bitch during her season - there's no way to know EXACTLY what her genetic makeup is.
There could be some smaller dog genetics in her background and that could influence her size.
What I would do, having adopted a dog who was shelter mom who seemed pretty young (I got her from the shelter on a contract - which again, is not infallible and in my mind is not effective) to have had a litter of 5 puppies (that were all adopted from the shelter 2 months before I got her), is to consider asking your vet if x-rays would be able to determine if she's okay growth wise. I have no idea if they would, but I swear with my dog being so young it messed with her structure/pelvis! My vet says for that idea, but I did talk to him about it (she had to have x-rays for limping has mild HD).
As far as health, I made sure my dog was exercised, kept at a healthy (thin) weight, and at the time I think she was eating Chicken Soup dog food that I could get at a feed store.
Maybe breeders could answer if they know of any long-term health impacts of juvenile pregnancies? I tried to google it, even google scholar, but didn't find a lot which is kind of too bad that we aren't thinking of it!
I also hope she's allowed indoors now - she sounds like she would do well!
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Isn't it mandatory for dogs at an Humane Society to be spayed/neutered?
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A little over a year ago, i adopted a labrashepherd puppy. Her name is violet.
There could be some smaller dog genetics in her background and that could influence her size.
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Goodness msvette, can you give the OP a break.
The word "Naturally" was in front of the post which implies that she was spayed.
If the OP comes on and says, "yep I just-a tie her out every heat and let whatever happens happen"...then I will post judgement but you are reading way between the lines here. Nice way to greet a new poster, JMO.
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You can ask Cruzer here on the board. He makes some very nice ones. He also has a lot of other Jango parts.
Second that, Cruzers parts and gaunts are awesome.
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A key member of the UAB defense, playing in 13 of 18 contests ... became the second player in program history to earn CoSIDA Academic All-America honors ... named to the Conference USA All-Academic Team and CoSIDA Academic All-District 4 Team ... had one goal on the year ... member of the UAB backline that registered five shutouts on the year ... part of a UAB defense that allowed only 23 goals on the year, which ranks sixth in program history ... scored his first career goal against Mercer (9/21) ... named to the Conference USA Commissioner's Honor Roll ... earned the Conference USA Academic Medal.
Sophomore Season (2012)
Recorded action in eight matches during the 2012 season ... registered two shots, one coming on frame, in the squad's 1-1 tie at Charlotte (8/31) ... tallied three shots on the year, one on goal ... garnered the Conference USA Commissioner's Academic Medal, given to student-athletes who earn a cumulative GPA of 3.75 or better ... also earned Conference USA Commissioner's Honor Roll accolades.
Freshman Season (2011)
Played two games during season ... first collegiate action came against Illinois-Chicago (9/4) ... also saw action against Oral Roberts (9/9) ... earned the Conference USA Academic Medal, given to student-athletes with a cumulative GPA of 3.75 or better ... also named to the C-USA Commissioner's Honor Roll ... a member of the Blazers 4.0 Club each semester during his freshman year.
High School
A four-year letterwinner under head coach Tony Whicker at St. George's Independent School ... helped lead his team to the 2008 state championship and state semifinals in 2009 and 2010 ... was selected as an all-state and all-region performer in 2010 and 2011 ... owns high school record for total points in a season (37), career goals (39) and career points (99) ... was named the 2001 District MVP ... was named the Memphis Commercial Appeal's Male Scholar Athlete of the Year and is a National Merit finalist ... also awarded the Wendy's Heisman Trophy ... a member of the National Honor Society and the Cum Laude Society.
Other Soccer Info
Played his club ball for the Tennessee Rush under head coach Ross Paule ... helped lead his club team to five consecutive state championships ... a member of the Tennessee Olympic Development Team ... was recruited to UAB after his participation in the Mike Getman Soccer Camp.
Born Ian Wetzel Michalak on Aug. 16, 1993 in Dayton, Ohio ... son of Rick and Amy Michalak ... two sisters, Mia and Calla ... neuroscience/pre-med major.


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At Wittenberg, the study of the science of politics, foreign and public policy, international relations, governmental structures and political parties is broken down into five concentration areas: comparative politics, international relations, political philosophy, American politics and political behavior. As a student of political science, you will work with your adviser to choose electives from related academic are as (i.e. history, social psychology, geography or sociology) to create the program that will complement the concentration you choose. Many of Wittenberg's political science students study abroad or participate in summer internships - in the United States and abroad.
Political Science majors have recently served as interns with members of the Irish and British parliaments.
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Item: Graber Mid Mag Training Kit
Price: $129.99
Shipping Options: $5 Standard OR $17 Two-Day OR $20 One-Day
Condition: New
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2/19/2013 - $119.00 (Woot Plus)
Very good reviews (4.6 out of 5.0) over at amazon
No cooling fan? The models I see at a store which sounds like Really Expensive Inventory have these with self-powered fans. Does that make much difference?
mvsopen wrote:No cooling fan? The models I see at a store which sounds like Really Expensive Inventory have these with self-powered fans. Does that make much difference?
Those fans are to create resistance but resistance is futile and magnetic.
A mortar! Sweet!
Oh wait...no.
Fluid for this price might be nice, but not a magnetic trainer. Should be under $100 easy for it to be a deal.
I knew a girl once who trained on one of these. I was so fascinated that I tried to graber midmag, but she punched me in the throat and had me arrested.
In for one.
Why does she have her fingers on the brakes?
bryanr01 wrote:Why does she have her fingers on the brakes?
On road bikes the brakes also serve as shifters if you press them to the inside.
If you're looking at getting a trainer, make sure you get either trainer tires or cheap ones. Trainers wear out tires very quickly.
Regarding the ""Quick Release" wheel skewer included"
I just got a new bike and don't want to replace the "Quick Release" wheel skewer included, my Fuji is slightly different than the Quick release that is included with this. Any options, other than buying a second rear wheel to use with the trainer.
Will this work with a mountain bike?
1. The rotor is a fan if you look closely.
2. They work with road and mountain (that wheel contact moves in toward the center to connect with most standard wheels).
3. No comment on the value, re. the comment on mag units costing <$100.


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In the latest NJCAA top 25 National ranking for men's golf, the Iowa Lakes Community College Lakers have earned themselves the 10th spot. Head Coach Andy Soper is proud of what the team has been able to do thus far.
"This is a great accomplishment for the men this early in the year. I know they will continue to work and work together to grow their games," he said.
The top five golfers for Iowa Lakes are all averaging scores in the 70's. Leading the team is freshman Harley Snelson from Australia with a 74.67. The team scoring average is 307 giving them an overall record of 14-4 this fall.


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In the beginning of November 2010 our 2004 Mercury Monterey's torque
converter failed leaving my wife and three children stranded. We had
the vehicle towed to the local dealership and repaired for $1,759.26 plus $105.55 tax
and towing of $48.00.
We contacted the NHTSA and filed a complaint against Ford for a
defective torque converter. The vehicle only had 60k miles. We received notice from the NHTSA that a recall had been introduced. I contacted Mr. Nameless at the dealership and was told that
the replacement part was part of the faulty lot. The new the parts would be available in the 2nd quarter of 2012.
A couple of months ago I followed up with Mr. Nameless at the dealership in the
service department. He informed me that I could only receive a refund
after my defective torque converter was replaced. This did not make
sense to me, so I contacted Ford Motor Company. They informed me the
torque converter that was replaced satisfied the recall and to contact
the dealership to have a refund submitted.
I contacted the Mr. Nameless again. He said he did not believe the part that was
replaced was a good unit and sent in a request to pull the part numbers
from the archives. A couple of days later Mr. Nameless called back and told me
the part was indeed the defective part and would have to be replaced
before we could submit for a refund.
Today, we have received our vehicle back from the dealership with the
correct torque converter installed. We ran into resistance from a customer service agent
in the service department to apply for our refund. She told us the
recall notice states the torque converter can be replaced or a refund
can be issued, but not both.
I have contacted Ford about this situation. I spoke with a customer service agent in the
Customer Relationship Dept. She told me they do not know why Mr. Nameless would
require a replacement of in their opinion a valid torque converter and
not allow us to submit for a refund. That we should contact the dealership about this.
I have a call in to the Ford Customer Relationship Center's supervisor
to contact me in regards to the CSA's version of the situation.
At this point someone within the company is in error. Whether it is at the
dealership or within the Ford Motor Co., isn't my fault. I have done everything
I was told to do in order to 1) make sure the part in my car was correct and
2) to receive the refund I was promised. It isn't fair that I should have to pay
$1,759.26 to replace a defective part, when everyone else gets theirs replaced
at no cost. Nor is it fair, that I should have to bare the financial burden due to
the error of one of their employees.
I see the loop hole they are trying to get me to swallow, but I'm not drinking. I've got an email in to the General Manager at the dealership and I'm waiting for a call back from Ford's Supervisor. I have also threatened them with my attorney and possibly contacting our Attorney General.
What more can I do?
- Enraged Rat!


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Dakota Fanning and her boyfriend in NYC.
Denise Richards out with her kids in LA.
George Clooney picking up a check in Shanghai.
The Goopster and Chris Martin hiding behind visors in the night.
Helena Bonham Carter after having a few at the
Television BAFTAS where Aaron Paul picked up Breaking Bad's award.
Naomi Campbell was there.
Heidi Klum at LAX after the news broke she gave her ex a house and cash to go away.
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June 3, 2013
Judge Strikes Down Red Snapper Emergency Rule
Ruling Means Longer Fishing Season in Federal Waters off Texas Coast
AUSTIN – A federal judge in Brownsville has ruled in favor of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) and the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) in a joint lawsuit brought by both agencies challenging an emergency regulation enacted by the federal National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS). The ruling means that the 2013 recreational red snapper fishing season in federal waters off the Texas coast will be longer than it would have been under the emergency rule.
"The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission is relieved the court has invalidated a rule that was arbitrarily unfair to Texas anglers, coastal communities and businesses," said T. Dan Friedkin of Houston, TPW Commission chairman. "At the same time, we remain committed to a cooperative regional management approach to support the existing Gulf plan for the continued recovery of red snapper."
Friedkin also praised Judge Andrew Hanen for his careful study of the issues and his acceleration of a final decision before the rule could be enforced to shorten snapper fishing in federal waters off Texas.
"Texas Parks and Wildlife supports a move toward science-based regional management for red snapper stocks that acknowledges differences between various regions of the Gulf, and we plan to advocate that position in future Gulf council meetings," said Carter Smith, TPWD executive director.
On Feb. 8, over the strong objections of state agency representatives from Louisiana, Texas, and Florida, the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council (Council) voted to implement an emergency rule that could shorten the recreational red snapper fishing season in federal waters off the Texas, Louisiana, and Florida coasts, while extending the seasons in federal waters off the Alabama and Mississippi coasts.
Just weeks later, on April 18, the Gulf council voted 8 to 7 to overturn the emergency rule, in effect reversing the Feb. 8 vote. However, NMFS declined to rescind the original emergency rule as requested by the April 18 vote.
As published in the federal register on March 25, the emergency rule would empower the NMFS southeast regional administrator to reduce the red snapper season in federal waters off Texas, Louisiana and Florida since those states had set seasons in state waters that were different than the seasons in federal waters. In Texas, federal waters begin nine nautical miles from the state's coast and extend 200 nautical miles.
The joint lawsuit alleged that there was no emergency to justify the proposed rule. The last stock assessment indicates red snapper recovery remains on track. The two states also alleged that the emergency rule violates the federal policy of cooperative federalism by improperly attempting to regulate the red snapper season in state waters. The lawsuit also alleged that the emergency rule violated federal law by discriminating against anglers and charter boat operators in Texas, Louisiana and Florida. The three states have been trying to make sure their anglers have equal opportunity. The Charter Fisherman's Association, a group of charter boat operators, also had filed a separate suit against NMFS that was later combined with the states' suit, likewise seeking to overturn the emergency rule.
Judge Hanen's opinion found the federal agency exceeded its authority under federal law when it declared an emergency instead of following the required normal procedures for providing public notice and seeking comment, including comments from fishermen. The court also found the rule did not enhance red snapper conservation, but instead redistributed fishing opportunity from anglers in Texas, Louisiana and Florida to anglers based in Alabama and Mississippi. Judge Hanen held that such redistribution discriminated against anglers in states with fishing seasons that do not match the federal season and rewarded those living in states that do, in violation of federal law.
TPWD was represented by the Texas Attorney General's office in filing the lawsuit.
"This is the latest example of the federal government getting slapped down for illegal, overreaching regulations," said Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott. "This is a big win for Texas fishermen, jobs along the Gulf Coast and — most importantly — the rule of law. Calling the federal government's actions 'totally unacceptable' the court struck down the government's blatant and discriminatory attempt to punish Texas simply because federal bureaucrats disagreed with state rules about fishing in state waters. The court recognized what I have said all along – that the federal government was merely looking to penalize fishermen in certain states because they do not agree with the state regulations. Texans will not stand by idly while federal bureaucrats attempt to govern by illegal emergency rule – we will fight back and we will prevail."
The Texas and Louisiana agencies have maintained that while a proposed shortened season will have no apparent conservation benefit, it would definitely have an economic impact. TPWD estimates that the originally projected 27-day season would generate at least $28 million from recreational fishermen in Texas, while a 12-day season would cut that figure by at least $16 million in lost retail sales in Texas. For Louisiana, reducing a 45-day season to a nine-day season could result in an estimated decline in economic value of approximately $8 million to recreational anglers in that state.
It will now be necessary for NMFS to implement Gulf-wide seasons in accordance with the court's decision. Prior to the enactment of the emergency rule, NMFS had estimated that if all Gulf states were treated equally, the season would have been approximately 22 days. However, recent communications from NMFS suggest that a Gulf-wide season will be longer than that.
On the Net:
- Judge's Opinion: http://tpwd.texas.gov/newsmedia/releases/news_roundup/red_snapper/media/red_snapper_lawsuit_judge_opinion.pdf
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Although not found in the same areas I had been wanting to do a Green-winged Teal trio like this for some time. In between being interrupted by some rude gobbling longbeards, I finally got it put together. The American Green-winged Teal (Anas crecca carolinensis) on left, the Aleutian Green-winged Teal (Anas c. nimia) in middle and the Eurasian Green-winged Teal (Anas c. crecca) on right are widely distributed except for the Aleutian which is a year round Alaskan resident although sometimes strays to her west coast of the U.S. First thing I noticed was that the Aleutians we killed were more bulky and larger than the Eurasians I shot in Iceland or the Americans I shoot here.
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Archive for December, 2012
Wild Foods Calendar 2013Saturday, December 15th, 2012
Macreddin Village Organic Brown BreadTuesday, December 11th, 2012
What goes in
375 grams Organic Whole-meal flour
500 grams Organic natural yoghurt
75 grams Organic black strap Molasses or Treacle
9 grams Baking Powder
5 grams Bread Soda
3 grams Fine Sea Salt
1 small Organic egg
25mls Organic Sunflower oil
How it goes
Mix all ingredients, until it forms a light, nearly runny dough, similar to the consistency of porridge. Flour a baking tin, pour in mixture and bake at 230 degrees for 14 minutes. Then drop temperature to 180 degrees. Fan Assisted Oven – reduce 160 over the same time-span and bake for an hour.
How to finish
Let the bread rest for 1 hour in the tin before taking it out. Fully cool out, on a wire rack.
What you get
Is a firm moist brown bread that works well cut hot or warm, but will also keep for a day or two with the moisture from the yoghurt and molasses. What you also get is the perfect accompaniment to our Wild garlic Pesto.


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Benazir Bhutto lashed into the Pakistan government insisting there was need for an international body of experts to investigate the bombing which greeted her arrival back home after several years in exile. Her request reflected lack of trust in the integrity of the Musharraf government to conduct an unbiased study of the suicide bombings. Bhutto emphasized the bombings were really an attack against "the moderate majority of Pakistan." There originally were many doubts regarding the feasibility of a Musharraf/Bhutto alliance, but the Bush administration made it an important goal for the future of Pakistan. One can only wonder if this incident dooms the alliance.
Poet Fatima Bhutto, niece of Benazir, blamed her aunt for death and carnage because "she insisted on this grand show, she bears responsibility for these deaths and injuries… they died for this personal theater… Ms. Fatima Bhutto was not the only one who urged Mrs. Bhutto to avoid a grand parade since it was bound to elicit violent reactions. She was asked to take a helicopter but refused since she insisted the people of Pakistan wanted to see her in person. Unfortunately, some of those people will never see her again.


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Professor Davidoff's Blog Debuts on the New York Times' Dealbook Blogs
DETROIT (Jan. 11, 2008) – Wayne State University Law School Professor Steven M. Davidoff's blog recently debuted on the New York Times as part of its Dealbook blogs. It is called the Deal Professor and will be seen by roughly 100,000 visitors a day who access the Times' business blogs.
Deal Professor can be viewed by visiting http://dealbook.blogs.nytimes.com/category/professor/
"Professor Davidoff continues to gain credibility and popularity as one of today's most knowledgeable mergers and acquisitions experts," said Wayne Law Dean Frank H. Wu. "His vast framework of knowledge will continue to benefit students and the legal community for years to come."
Professor Davidoff's M&A Prof Law Blog has been repeatedly and extensively quoted by local, national and international media outlets on a variety of important mergers and acquisitions issues.
Before joining the Wayne State University Law School faculty in 2006, Professor Davidoff practiced as an attorney for approximately a decade with Shearman & Sterling in their New York and London offices and with Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer in their London office. There he represented European and U.S. clients in acquisitions and sales of public and private companies, joint ventures and private equity and venture capital investments.
At the Law School, Davidoff teaches a capital markets seminar, corporations, corporate finance, law & economics, mergers & acquisitions and securities regulation. His research focus is on corporate governance, regulation of hedge funds, mergers & acquisitions and securities regulation, with a particular interest in international issues and interdisciplinary research in law and finance. His forthcoming publications include: Regulating Listings in a Global Market, N.C. L. Rev. (Dec. 2007). His prior scholarship can be accessed on the SSRN at http://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/cf_dev/AbsByAuth.cfm?per_id=576465.
Professor Davidoff graduated from the Columbia University School of Law where he was a Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar and received a B.A. from the University of Pennsylvania, cum laude with honors. He has a master's degree in finance from the London Business School.
Wayne State University Law School has served Michigan and beyond since its inception as Detroit City Law School in 1927. Located in Detroit's re-energized historic cultural center, the Law School remains committed to student success and features modern lecture and court facilities, multi-media classrooms, a 250-seat auditorium, and the Arthur Neef Law Library, which houses one of the nation's 30 largest legal collections. Taught by an internationally recognized faculty, Wayne State Law School students experience a high-quality legal education via a growing array of hands-on curricular offerings, five live-client clinics, and access to well over 100 internships with local and non-profit entities each year. Its 11,000 living alumni, who work in every state of the nation and more than a dozen foreign countries, include leading members of the local, national and international legal communities. For more information, visit www.law.wayne.edu.


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it think this as the term that cause someone to accuse me of name calling. ;)
so we must live in the dark, unemployed, eating grass, AND not going to the woods because (surprise) they have turned a vast portion of it into unusable wilderness area.
Once the old growth is gone, it's gone.
wake up people. the woodland has been some of thols peoples lively hood for generations and they are going to do all they can to protect it
aren't they interfering with potential evolution of the owls by not allowing them to cross breed?
it think this as the term that cause someone to accuse me of name calling. ;) i was just trying to be accurate in my description, but i guess i hurt some LTHL feelings.we were talking about signing a petition to ban certain pesticides. the petition had no facts about the pesticides, no references to scientific studies, etc. i made the observation that this was much like the DDT ban, based on no facts. also like the global cooling/warming/climate change pseudoscience clap trap.in my state 1000's have been put out of work in the logging, mill, and timber support industries. today they announced another mill closing. there are not many left. instead of harvesting an abundant crop in the US, we now import our timber from Canada.why? be cause some LTHLs lied about an owl and with no proof or studies, the timber industry in this state was killed.another thing we have in abundance is water. many rivers had dams. even many of the smaller rivers. may of the dams were operated privately and the power sold to the state. this gave us a cheep and clean source of power and was good for the people and industry. enter the LTHL. exit the dams for the sake of the fish. are the fish in trouble? there is no proof of this. are the fish not cared for with fish ladders, breeding grounds, laws that require the wild fish be thrown back? not enough, they say. so we must live in the dark, unemployed, eating grass, AND not going to the woods because (surprise) they have turned a vast portion of it into unusable wilderness area.i hope i live to see the day that the wildlife leaks into their yard and steals their yappy excuse for a dog.....oops, back to the reprogramming camp. nature is good. nature is kind. man is bad. man kills nature. anything that is bad, is the fault of man........
Here we are back to calling people "name callers" who have never called you the first bad name.
That's not what I heard about your water in Oregon. I heard the farmers were fighting for it, as were the wildlife biologists, and that there wasn't enough for both. But that was quite a while back while my sister was living there.
Are you kidding? Just because YOU don't live in that tree doesn't mean it doesn't provide habitat and food for many other species. It's very logical to realize that humans are interconnected to many other species on the planet, probably most of which relationships we don't understand at all.
not sure how you came to that conclusion. i think trees should be treated like any other crop.


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Dolphin Artists :: The Yardbirds
Related ArtistsPink Floyd, Jimi Hendrix, Buddy Guy, The Rolling Stones, Peter Green, Keith Richards, Jimmy Page, Bill Wyman, Pete Townshend, The Black Crowes
The Yardbirds were a 1962 British rock band, noted for spawning the careers of several of rock music's most famous guitarists, including Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, and Jimmy Page. Jeff Beck replaced Eric Clapton, who went on to the Bluesbreakers. Beck then asked Page if he would like to join the band as a bassist, but quickly switched to guitar. The Yardbirds were a blues based band whose sound evolved into experimental pop rock, they had a string of hits including For Your Love, Over, Under, Sideways, Down and Heart Full of Soul. Read more on Last.fm more
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Looking very very nice!
lookin good there Russ.
I am kinda new to the materials so apologies if wrong terminology used, just interested in some of the methods -
(1) I liked the idea of sandable primer for the most superficial layer - is that a standard procedure?
(2) Looked up smooth on site - is urethane plastic the same as polurethane? And do u use the slow or fast stuff? Also did u just use 1 layer or several?
(3) FG backup - just the sheets + resin type stuff - similiar to stuff used for car body work I take it?
(4) I have seen some other FG interiors looking quite rough - are u planning on putting roto resin on the inside?
Have fun on clean up! cant wait to see finished product mate.
soz to hear abt the IM mold btw mate
this makes me want to take sculpting classes. Great job!
Too cool ! Thanks for sharing the process photos. ; )
Sweet. Great work on the mold and first pull!
Killer man! Keep it up!
Are you doing a layer at a time? If so how do you avoid delamination?
In the pic above you see a thick print coat of shell-shock, backed by a layer of resin only mixed with aerosil( artificial silica), this makes the resin like toothpaste and gets in good in the deep detail, then backed by two layers of fiberglass. All this is done one right after each other to insure a good bond without delamenation.
Any chance of doing a youtube vid on the process?
wow Russ - ok soz I questioned u abt FG lids on an earlier pm; does indeed look solid
my only previous experience with FG was early on in this hobby when I got some cheap (most probably) recast stuff - which basically looked like some sheets with the resin all over em. Thin and very brittle.
Also coming from TK background, so only used to ABS/plastics and wasnt sure abt FG
I use torn pieces of FG matt, not sheets of FG cloth, The matt takes to the contours much better than cloth. I over lap them as I go, wetting and tamping them in the mold with chip brushes, working out the airbubbles. It's takes patience while working quickly to get good evenness before the resin starts to cure, and don't use too much resin all at once,just enough to get it throughly wet.
As far as you-tube? I give away alot of info on the forums, you should be able to get a good idea how it's done, but I might when I get time.
Thats is a very cool helmet, i may even trade out my bluerelm Halo 2 helmet for this.
The kit is ready! pics of my first two pulls and assembled. The ears bolt on and are positioned as desired. The ear backs need to be glued on and gaps filled in where the ears meet the helm. The clear lense needs to be glued in after painting. $400 for raw kit plus shipping. Waiting for the light kits to be assembled, and will be available for extra cost TBD. Anyone interested please PM me. Thanks,
PM sent
Oh man, Im so wanting one of these....:wtc:
:thumbupWe are not worthy...we are not worthy!:thumbup
I think doing the entire suit would be very cool, but also super expensive. But quite a challenge non the less.
I am planning on the suit, already have the left shoulder armor sculpted and ready to mold. I'll concentrate on the armor pieces first, then move on the the chest piece and accesories. May even make his cyborg muscles out of urethane rubber skin. But much money and time will have to be spent. I'll keep you posted.
Really nice work! I wasn't familiar with the character so I watched the movie. Too cool.


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Follow this walk to encounter some key figures from South Africa's colonial history whose cast-metal likenesses grace the downtown City Bowl area. Start outside the southeastern corner of the Cape Town International Convention Centre at the head of Heerengracht Street. In the middle of the nearby rotary stands (1) Bartolomeu Dias (Heerengracht Street and Coen Steytler Avenue), the Portuguese mariner who was the first recorded European to round the Cape of Good Hope in 1488. Heading down Heerengracht Street toward Cape Town's train station, you'll pass the twin statues of (2) Jan van Riebeeck and his wife, Maria (Heerengracht Street and Hans Strijdom Avenue); Riebeeck led the Dutch East India Company expedition, which set up shop on the Cape in 1652. This is said to be the spot where Riebeeck first stepped ashore, so it gives you a good idea of how much land has been reclaimed from the bay since.
The squat 1960s-designed railway station is nothing much to look at, but opposite note the beautifully restored (3) Colosseum building (Adderley and Riebeeck Streets), one of many striking art deco–style structures in the city center. Keep heading up Adderley Street, a continuation of Heerengracht, crossing over Strand Street, to reach (4) Trafalgar Place (Adderley Street and Trafalgar Place)—an alley festooned with flower sellers between an ugly modern shopping center and the handsome Edwardian-era Standard Bank. At the end of the alley is the (5) General Post Office (Darling and Parliament Streets); stop inside to admire painted murals of old Cape Town. Exit the Post Office on Darling Street; in front of you on the corner of Parliament Street is (6) Mutual Heights (14 Darling Street), the pinnacle of Cape Town's art deco building boom; a detailed stone frieze runs around the building's facade and on the Parliament Street side are separate carvings depicting different African races.
Farther along Parliament Street is the polished jet-black-and-chrome exterior of (7) Mullers Opticians (corner of Longmarket and Parliament Streets). The pleasant café (8) Speakers Corner (3 Church Square, Parliament Street)—a favorite with politicos from the nearby Parliament building—fronts Church Square, named after the (9) Groote Kerk (Church Square, Parliament Street), the august mother church of the Dutch Reformed Church. In the square's center stands the statue of (10) Jan Hendrik Hofmeyr, a newspaper editor who was instrumental in helping draft the South African constitution in 1909.
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Castelli Free Aero Race Bib Short - Men's $199.95
Tomorrow's industry standard, today.
You'd be forgiven for thinking there's an echo in today's bib shorts market. It seems that Castelli's competitors are always exactly one year behind, suddenly developing the same innovations that featured on Castelli's previous models. So, with the release of the new Free Aero Race Bib Shorts, we're pleased to once again present tomorrow's industry standard, today.
As the name suggests, the Free Aero Race Shorts are designed to cheat the wind, reducing power output requirements by a claimed 10 watts at 50 kilometers an hour. The secret to these gains lies in how the shorts manage airflow across their multiple boundaries and textures — most obviously via the dimpling across the shorts' outer plane. Like with a golf ball or some deep carbon rims, these dimples manage the turbulent lamina of air that runs along the shorts' surface, preventing its premature release into pockets of drag-inducing dead air.
Castelli found itself unwilling to part with the Progetto X2 Air Seat Pad, so it returns with only one, minor change: its surface is softer, which means it now presents a more gentle face to your perineum. It retains its bacteriostatic properties, seamless construction, four-way stretch, and ventilating, perforated foam layer. The perforated viscous comfort inserts also enjoy an encore performance, so your sensitive areas will enjoy riding over all manner of terrain.
Those may be the only returning features of the previous model — not even the materials used were safe from Castelli's obsessive need to tinker. The seat and front of the shorts both feature fabrics designed for durability and cooling breathability, respectively, and the entire body is 30% Lycra for a fit that strikes a balance between compression and unrestrictive movement.
The bibs' wide open, non-stifling design also returns from the previous model, but the bibs themselves now comprise two materials. The straps are mesh 3/4 of the way up, but — like any good domestique — the mesh lets a yolk of Castelli's innovative Carré material summit your shoulders. Carré is a hem-less strap that lies virtually flat against your skin, so there aren't any wind-grabbing, stegosaurus ridges from bib straps bulging out of your jersey. The liminal seam between mesh and Carré is also reinforced, so you don't have to worry about any wardrobe malfunctions while hoisting the trophy on the podium.
Last year's model featured Castelli's upgraded Giro3 integrated grip bands at the hem, but it shouldn't surprise you at this point that Castelli has upgraded these yet again. The new Giro Air has the same perfectly flat, stay-in-place grip, but with less mass, which no doubt contributes to the claimed overall weight loss of 17 grams and definitely reduces the aerodynamic footprint. The new band is wider, almost equaling the length of a typical Euro-slammed road stem, and every square millimeter of the material acts as the gripping agent. No silicone gel print here.
The lower mass means the leg bands are also pretty transparent, which may initially be a turn-off, but will likely take off as it appears in the pro peloton. In this case, it's important to note that "pro" isn't short for "UV protection," so we recommend a bit of sunscreen applied a few minutes before suiting up. As a final touch, Castelli included highly reflective details on the back of the grippers for extra safety, just in case you get caught out at a time when sunscreen won't do any good.
- Claimed savings of 10 watts at 50kph due to aerodynamics
- Progetto X2 Air chamois
- Giro Air leg bands stay in place without the use of silicone
Tech Specs
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Size chart
- How to Measure:
- For best results, take measurements over your underwear.
- Chest:
- Measure under your arms, around the fullest part of your chest.
- Waist:
- Measure around your natural waistline, keeping the tape a bit loose.
- Hip:
- Measure around the fullest part of your body at the top of your legs.
- Inseam:
- Using pants that fit well, measure the crotch seam to the bottom of the leg.
Reviews & Community
Castelli free aero bib
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
- Fit: Runs small
This my first bib but I use Castelli products regularly. I am an avid cyclist and average 140-190 a week year round in sunny SoCal. A bit more density in the chamois would be appreciated but this is adequate. Well finished like all.Castelli products. I also use the Pearl Izumi and LG. line.
Stitching failure
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
- Fit: True to size
I made the mistake of buying the white version but liked the fit. Good compression in the legs and at 6ft and 170lb the XL is a good fit. However being that these are virtually see through I only ever used them on the indoor trainer. After about a dozen rides and a dozen cold washes the seams in the X2 pad have come apart. Even my cheap Voler bibs are still going after a year and I wear these every week out on the local group rides
Why did they have to mess with them?
- Fit: Runs small
- Size Bought: XL
I really loved the prior editions of these shorts but the 2016 version is a mess and sadly I will have to find a new brand as my go to bib short.
I'm fairly tall at 6'3" and weigh 190 lbs , my thighs are regular sized. I've worn 3 different years-editions of Castelli bib shorts over a period of about 5 years. All were sized XL.
The 2016 version are really poorly designed and sized. The straps are no longer as elastic as they were and pull on my shoulders even when riding. Off the bike , I can't wait to change out of them.
The bib short legs offer too much compression and are uncomfortable. The wider elasticated cuffs on those legs are equally overly tight and create 'sausage leg' - even on my normal sized thigh. Additionally , this combination of tight leg and cuff means the short does not naturally adjust itself to what is the correct position on the rider.
I am a huge Castelli fan , the Progetto X2 pad is still one of the best available but I'd recommend skipping this years model and wait for them to correct the fit.
Agree with your review, also had 2-3 new pairs of aero free per year for a few years. Only got 1 pair this year based on the feedback and it is spot on. Fit is weird. Chamois feels more bunched up, leg length is like 3/4" shorter based on tan line, straps are too tight, ugh. what happened.
high quality & pro
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
- Fit: Runs small
- Size Bought: large
This are some high-quality, pro-style bibs. The upper is minimalist. The straps are thin (1.75") and fine mesh. The straps/upper is nothing special although I greatly appreciate that the waist falls right at or below my navel. This is better for warm weather and makes going to bathroom easier. I don't want to buy bibs that come up any higher. The bottom section is what really impresses me. The fabric is compressive, super-soft, and comfortable. They're perfect for hot weather. It looks great too. It's finished with some very effective pro-type leg grippers that do not budge. I'm 5'9" and 152 pounds and in most bibs I wear a medium (Capo, Hincapie, Craft, Gore, Bontrager, PI,) but in these I'm definitely a large. And even in the large the crotch is a little tight. I have no choice but to "dress up" if you know what I mean. Nonetheless, the tight fit in that area keeps your junk in place which is nice. You'll need to squeeze into these bibs a bit regardless of what size you get but once on they feel like a second skin. They're designed with aerodynamics and compression in mind. The chamois is fantastic. It might be the best I've ever felt. I like the inseam length of these bibs although I wouldn't want them any shorter. However, I have long legs and often like longish bibs like my Capos. These bibs often sell for $200 but you should be able to find them for $150 which is a more appropriate price. I like these so much that I will be buying another.
Too tight!
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
- Fit: Runs small
- Size Bought: Medium
I'm not a big guy and medium almost always fits the bill for me. But I felt like I was putting on a girdle! I like the materials and chamois but definitely size up!
How long I have waited
- Familiarity: I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions
- Fit: Runs small
- Size Bought: Medium
I have had a couple pair of Castelli Endurance bibs, and I had to wait until at least one pair wore out before I could spring for these. From the details, I am glad I waited. The Progetto X2 is definitely more comfortable! The breath-ability of the mesh on the sides is noticeable the moment you step outside. They fit great and are functionally superior to others. Castelli really does know how to make great products!
One very minor gripe. The new shoulder straps are initially hard to get used to, but that goes away on a ride. It might just have been the comfort and feel of the bibs as a whole that made me forget about it, but it didn't bother me during or at the end of my ride.
Like but cannot keep...
- Familiarity: I returned this product before using it
- Fit: Runs small
- Size Bought: XL
The fabric and craftsmanship is great. Unfortunately, Even sizing up, it's too small. The straps are also too short, and I'm having to return. I'm reluctant to go a full 2 sizes up from the chart, expecting that the shorts themselves will become baggy in an effort to get a strap that won't compress my shoulders down. TOO BAD, otherwise, they seem like they'd be great. Shorter and skinnier riders may benefit from this cut, but @6'0", 210 lbs, and 44Chest, with 34 waist, an XL was still too small for me.
Ummm... these run really small.
- Familiarity: I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions
- Fit: Runs small
- Size Bought: XL
The average sized man in El Salvador (where these are made) must be 5' 4". I purchased an XL because it runs small... I think I should have purchased a XXL. I am 6'2" and 185lb, and these just barely fit... the shoulder straps are tight.
Awkward Fit
- Size Bought: XXL
XL is way too short in the straps, XXL bunches and rides up, straps are uncomfortable, chamois pad is way too far back. I love the old Free Aero Race in XL, for some reason they changed everything in these.
Excellent quality
- Familiarity: I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions
- Fit: Runs small
- Size Bought: Large
Height 5'11" Weight 185
33 waist 40 hips
Size Large, used 3 times on 1-2 hr rides
I always loved my old free aero shorts more than any other, (much better fit and comfort than my 2 older body paint Castellis), but it was time to renew to newer versions. I ordered 2 of these in a size Large and I'm not sure why people are complaining that they run "too small"...yes, they do run tighter than my older free aeros, BUT it's a good tighter, it takes a few seconds longer to gentle pull them up into place but once they're on the compression and fabrics feel awesome. The feel, and comfort are still fantastic, but with more compression in the legs and much better grips (don't fold up or roll at all) and the straps are the best I've had on any bib. The chamois is great as always, didn't notice any change there. Overall, I highly recommend this bib for people who want lots of compression in the legs and gluteus along w the most lightweight and high tech fabrics you can buy for the money. I'm in Miami and greatly appreciate the ultra light fabrics. Hope they last as long as my older versions but can't comment on that aspect yet ...
Too much wrong to ever be right
- Familiarity: I returned this product before using it
- Fit: Runs small
- Size Bought: Medium
The bib-short fit was very straight. Not enough shape through the hips, upper and mid-thigh. I'm not not as lean as I get, but this fit is unacceptable.
The front section of the chamois pad was twisted. Not obvious when I first slipped them on, but huge lump just sitting on the saddle.
The laser cut yoke of the bib-uppers was notched at the junction of the two straps. Based on the comments from others this looks like an obvious point of future failure.
castelli free aero bibs
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
- Fit: Runs small
- Size Bought: medium
I buy a small in Capo and Giordana, Initially I purchased these in a small; in fact they were so small I put them back in the package unworn and returned them for a medium.
Many Thanks to CC's excellent customer service.
I have a 31in waist, 36in hips, 22 in thighs. The mediums are a perfect fit, very comfortable on and off the bike. They are definitely a "race cut." The bib's material and manufacture are great quality, no problems so far.
Too tight
- Fit: Runs small
- Size Bought: Large
I am 6' and 170 lb. 32 waist. The size chart is way too weird which shows between S to M.... So I ordered L but too tight!! Returned it.
yea, i'm same as you. L too tight (height wise) and XL is too baggy...
Very comfortable bib shorts
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
- Fit: True to size
Find your dimensions on the Castelli size chart and buy them. They have a very comfortable compression fit when riding. Like most high-end race-fit Castelli clothing, they are designed for riding and not walking around or sitting in a cafe. I'm 5' 11", 32" waist and 38" hips. Medium fits perfectly.
Don't wear well over time
- Fit: Runs small
- Size Bought: small
At first, I absolutely loved these bib shorts, but even with careful handling...always washed in a mesh bag, cold water, drip dry, etc...they just didn't hold up. The fabric on the thigh area on both my pairs started to disintegrate, lost the color and became see through. The leg grippers lost their elasticity pretty quickly. For the price of the shorts they should last longer than one riding season. Disappointed.
Same exact thing happened to me. I bought four pairs and took great care of them. The thigh panel pretty much disintegrated. Would have been nice to get a warranty replacement. At $199.00 a pop that's $800.00 worth of what I thought was a high quality product down the drain. I've purchased at least $2,000.00 worth of Castelli product and these were great for a time but in the end proved to be a bad investment. Hope the newer versions are better.
Fixed one problem, created a new one
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
- Fit: Runs small
I love the latest version of these bib shorts with the re-enforced seams at the crotch (addressed problem from previous model).
I have two of the prior model and purchased two of the latest model in November 2015 that have the Carré hem-less straps.
Castelli addressed the weak seams at the crotch but introduced a new flaw in the hem-less straps by using the Carré material.
The straps should be laser cut during production to fuse the edges otherwise the material fails overtime like both of mine.
Any slight imperfection will lead to material failure. When I received both of mine, I saw slight nicks in the curved edges but didn't bother to return them until a month later when the tiny nicks got bigger. It's now 5 months later and one has completed separated. See photos.
Same issue as others
- Familiarity: I returned this product before using it
- Fit: Runs small
- Size Bought: Medium
I have two pairs of Body Paint in size medium and love them so I thought about trying the Free Aero. I was surprised that they were considerably smaller than the Body Paint. I could fit into them but they were a bit tighter than I like. Fit aside the real reason for return was they had the issue in the front of the chamois where it wouldn't lie flat. It appears a portion of the chamois material was folded over and sewn in place. It was only on one side, the other side was fine. So back they went before using them. A bit disappointed.
I had the same problem with two pairs where the pad in front was either sewn in wrong or its just a bad design. It was like riding with an irritating, irregular cotton ball in my nether regions that a healthy application of DZNuts couldn't get rid of. Needless to say I sent both pairs back! I own 3 other bibs from castelli and I love them, Im not sure what the problem is with this version?
My favorite bib shorts
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
- Fit: True to size
- Size Bought: medium
I own a variety of Castelli bibs, the Evoluzione (Kiss 3 pad), Endurance X2 (bibs and shorts with X2 Progetto chamois), and these Free Aero bibs. While the others do the job, but the Free Aero bibs are the most comfortable and best performing bibs I own. They are comfortable, fit perfectly, the X2 Progetto chamois is just awesome. While I've typically chosen to save $$$ and get the Endurance X2s, I prefer the Free Aero bibs.
best Bibs I own
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
- Fit: True to size
- Size Bought: medium
this is the second pair of these I have. Bought my first pair last year and I fell in love. The chamois is super comfortable. I have done numerous centuries in them and rode them hard all year. They still look great, no pilling or broken seams. sizing is typical European so if you like extra room you may want to size up
Really wanted to like these bibs
- Familiarity: I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions
I really wanted to like theses bibs. I loved all the materials, the leg bands, the shoulder straps. However, after a few uses/washes the first pair I had developed a problem in the chamois. Part of the chamois pad had become loose between the liner and the lycra near the front of the pad. One email to CC and they quickly and easily sent me a new pair, no problem. The next pair arrived and they had the same issue going right out of the bag. There is no way that there should be loose padding shifting around in the chamois. I definitely feel like Castelli has an issue here. Five stars for CC's customer service though. They are always easy to deal with.
Unfortunately I have had the same problem. Love these shorts, chamois is awesome...until, that is, the front somehow comes loose and folds over between the short material and the chamois cover. Has to be a problem in production, just hope it gets resolved. And yes, Backcountry/Competitive are great to deal with on warranty issues. Always five stars there.
Same problem here. I just sent Castelli an email. Hopefully they are as helpful to me as they were to you.
Mine are the same way. I guess they all suffer from this issue. I kept messing with mine until I got it to lay somewhat flat and even. Now I don't really notice it much, but I still know its there and this definitely shouldn't happen. Whenever Castelli gets this issue ironed out, I'd love to get a second pair. The materials and design are awesome. Kudos to Competitive cyclist for excellent customer service!
Same issue here. Right out of the bag the chamois is detached and folded at the front. I never had this problem with the same type of chamois in my Castelli Inferno bib shorts.