tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post3446854496683123685..comments2023-12-08T00:30:31.874-08:00Comments on Trobairitz' Tablet: Out With the Old....Trobairitzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.comBlogger46125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-67522530145289850332013-03-07T06:13:56.151-08:002013-03-07T06:13:56.151-08:00The Arai and Shoei seem to be the two most popular...The Arai and Shoei seem to be the two most popular brands of helmets. I have never used a flip front helmet, but hear they are good for people who wear glasses.<br /><br />I did notice that the interior foam in the Shoei is firmer than the Scorpion. I am hoping this helps with longevity.Trobairitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-13517299149052307672013-03-06T07:27:30.229-08:002013-03-06T07:27:30.229-08:00Mrs H is an Arai fan. I am too as they are always ...Mrs H is an Arai fan. I am too as they are always instantly comfortable for me and my noggin. I have used Schuberth (a J1) for the last 5 yrs but have just gone back to full face but with a flip front for the first time, ie a BMW System 6 (made in part by Schuberth) and heavily discounted for me by the nice Motorrad dealer where I bought the 1200R. In truth, you only need the best lid in the world just before you hit something really hard, but glad you recognised the warning signs. The latest school of science is saying that the interior padding is too hard. Bring on the crash test dummies.Hogdayafternoonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06188146617570775741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-84091167052594544512013-03-06T04:29:04.622-08:002013-03-06T04:29:04.622-08:00So far so good. I rode to coffee and back on Satu...So far so good. I rode to coffee and back on Saturday. Only 10 mile round trip but I was impressed with the helmet so far. Nice and quiet and it stayed put when I turned my head. I think the peripheral is wider too which is nice.<br /><br />The camera I like so far. Although I find every once in a while I go to take a picture and the shutter doesn't release. I wonder if it isn't focused and doesn't let me take a picture if it isn't. We'll see. I still like how easy the touch screen is to operate compared to the Canon but the Canon had such high quality pictures. Still getting used to the Nikon I guess.Trobairitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-86602018092461582242013-03-05T17:34:33.424-08:002013-03-05T17:34:33.424-08:00How do you like the helmet and camera? I never ha...How do you like the helmet and camera? I never have used Nikon, but the photos I have seen from that model are really good. I have the red Canon too. Its easy to use, but I'm with Bob, wish they would make a lefty. Kathleen Jennettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17527996189920596997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-90047013517297952572013-03-01T08:40:12.526-08:002013-03-01T08:40:12.526-08:00Yeah for blue - one of the reasons I chose the bla...Yeah for blue - one of the reasons I chose the black helmet instead of the white was the blue. I would have liked a white helmet with blue flowers but they didn't come that way.<br /><br />I wonder if the turn your head thing was related to the force of the wind that changed with the windscreen. I am reluctant to add one as I have heard of so much troubles trying to get the wind to go over it right without buffeting. a little fly screen might work.Trobairitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-83468037289149621052013-03-01T08:38:09.238-08:002013-03-01T08:38:09.238-08:00I forgot you bought a new helmet last fall. I lik...I forgot you bought a new helmet last fall. I liked the white version but I wanted blue flowers instead of silver. The white will go with your bike though and you'll be all matchy matchy.<br /><br />6 more inches of snow? Ick blah. We woke to 51˚F (10.55˚C). Cloudy but not raining, which is nice.Trobairitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-39008277540940507562013-03-01T05:31:22.171-08:002013-03-01T05:31:22.171-08:00That new helmet looks very nice and the blue swirl...That new helmet looks very nice and the blue swirls will match your Gladius! <br /><br />I noticed the same "turn your head and the helmet didn't turn" with mine too but once I installed a windshield on my Gladius, the problem never popped up again. Suzu Gladiushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12708520028570499319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-57049700552471213692013-02-28T18:33:08.301-08:002013-02-28T18:33:08.301-08:00Trobairitz - I lost my first Nikon Cool Pix to rai...Trobairitz - I lost my first Nikon Cool Pix to rain (tank bag...) I loved my second one as well, but couldn't pass up the deal that I got on the Panasonic last year. So far, I'm happy with it.<br />Your Shoei looks like the black version of the white one I bought in the fall (round heads unite!) I tried on a few models and found each to be slightly different, even within brands ... am looking forward to your review of it since I haven't had the chance to take it out of the carry bag since I bought it - 6 more inches of snow last night (arrgh!)VStar Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13634216576989421497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-61045296464109320062013-02-28T08:58:08.025-08:002013-02-28T08:58:08.025-08:00I am pleased that I keep hearing good things about...I am pleased that I keep hearing good things about the Shoei. I am hoping to ride to coffee Saturday 80% chance of rain be damned. We'll see.Trobairitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-49200577691568272252013-02-28T08:56:14.621-08:002013-02-28T08:56:14.621-08:00Bummer your camera went kaput too. Costco usually...Bummer your camera went kaput too. Costco usually has a great deal on cameras and I like their 90 day return policy too.<br />No money tree, but Brad has been back at work month now, so it's all good.<br /><br />I don't know when Pat will have his video done, but I believe it will be linked on the Team Oregon website when it is ready. I think Brad might do a post with a link when done.Trobairitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-35189008903927472712013-02-28T08:50:00.371-08:002013-02-28T08:50:00.371-08:00Yeah, sometimes we have the helmets longer than th...Yeah, sometimes we have the helmets longer than the bikes. Luckily my last ones was black with accents so it goes with everything. I like to find something a little girlie, but not pink.<br /><br />Hopefully you will have great fun with the GoPro. Hubby felt it was a little annoying to use and ours had a glitch to it so we took it back.<br /><br />Looking forward to seeing pics of your trip to the mountains.Trobairitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-53013980083877406702013-02-27T21:28:17.926-08:002013-02-27T21:28:17.926-08:00I have to agree with you on the fit and feel of th...I have to agree with you on the fit and feel of the Shoei's. I've tried a couple different brands and the Shoei fits better on my noggin.<br /><br />I do think the image quality and sharpness are quick good on the new Nikon. You did well!BeemerGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15239761274177026636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-39196851524111485182013-02-27T19:33:10.630-08:002013-02-27T19:33:10.630-08:00Bummer with the camera. I also recently killed min...Bummer with the camera. I also recently killed mine in the rain but haven't thought about replacing it just yet. I like the blue one, and you got it for a nice deal. And you got a new helmet, too. Did you plan a money tree in your garden?<br />When are we getting to see the movie star in action?SonjaMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12389245948579828531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-60167848741893558832013-02-27T11:34:50.744-08:002013-02-27T11:34:50.744-08:00Am a Shoei owner too, only problem is hubby and I ...Am a Shoei owner too, only problem is hubby and I bought our red helmets to match our first red bike but now we have a blue bike! I keep my Samsung galaxy mobile phone in my pocket to take pictures, have a canon slr but it's too big and cumbersome! <br />However, we have just recently received a GoPro Hero 3 camera as a gift(http://gopro.com/cameras/hd-hero3-black-edition). Am going to try it out next week when we go away for two nights to the mountains again :-)<br />Love your pictures as always! Enjoy your new helmet, hope you get to try it out! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04629929793333308761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-28647047998821406502013-02-27T11:08:54.676-08:002013-02-27T11:08:54.676-08:00Sorry 'bout that. The forsythia is just start...Sorry 'bout that. The forsythia is just starting to show yellow, but by no means has bloomed yet. I did notice at the post office this morning the crocuses are blooming. I hadn't seen any prior to that so I wasn't sure. Every year we see them we think we need to plant some in our yard, then promptly forget every fall.Trobairitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-51497177543263170432013-02-27T11:06:58.996-08:002013-02-27T11:06:58.996-08:00Thanks for your review and post on your purchase o...Thanks for your review and post on your purchase of the Qwest. I was thinking of it when I bought this one.<br /><br />Our riding weather has been crappy too. Spring is coming, of course that means more rain, but the rain is warmer than snow.Trobairitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-51923811230919208552013-02-27T11:05:52.256-08:002013-02-27T11:05:52.256-08:00Thanks for the info Bob. I will keep that in mind...Thanks for the info Bob. I will keep that in mind for next time. We do not need more than one camera each (even if it is on sale). <br /><br />I am a minimalist and try not to buy too much. I don't like a lot of stuff hanging around. Trobairitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-83464058582526947522013-02-27T08:26:46.760-08:002013-02-27T08:26:46.760-08:00Trobairitz:
In that photo you snapped of me down ...<b>Trobairitz:</b><br /><br />In that photo you snapped of me down in Hell's Canyon, I was holding my Red Panasonic Lumix TS-3 shockproof, waterproof, freezeproof camera, the one I am using as my google avatar.<br /><br />http://www.dpreview.com/products/panasonic/compacts/panasonic_dmcts3<br /><br />I wanted a camera with internal focus and waterproof so I could snap photos while riding and not worry about the weather. Lenses that telescope outwards have a habit of creating a vacuum and sucks the dirt inside the mechanism then they retract. Also if it is extended and you hit the lens you damage the gears inside.<br /><br />I have had problems with two cameras which got dirt sucked inside the lens and contaminated the sensor. It creeps in between where the lens retracts as the seals get worn. You will not have a problem with a camera which focuses internally. You may be able to get a deal on one<br /><br />Nikon makes a similar one, the AW110, but you may be able to find the prev model AW100<br /><br />http://www.dpreview.com/products/nikon/compacts/nikon_cpaw110<br /><br />I bought mine at a $100. discount because the new TS-4 was coming out so you may be able to find a discontinued model down there.<br /><br />The image quality is slightly less than a regular camera as these cameras are in waterproof cases and have an extra glass filter in front of the lens. Go and see one. You don't have to put it in a case because they are nearly indestructible and you don't have to worry about it getting wet<br /><br />bob<br /><a href="http://www.wetcoastscootin.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Riding the Wet Coast</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05258612401956399482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-85920747687389690262013-02-27T08:16:37.029-08:002013-02-27T08:16:37.029-08:00Nice to see another Qwest owner. Have only had a ...Nice to see another Qwest owner. Have only had a chance to wear mine once so far... The weather has been appalling and weekend time has been taken up with other non-biking essentials.InvictaMotohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03120151203680467913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-90939094043504837222013-02-27T06:50:54.528-08:002013-02-27T06:50:54.528-08:00You didn't have to tell me ALL OF THAT! I'...You didn't have to tell me ALL OF THAT! I'm going back to bed now. Wake me when it's spring over here. :*^ c<br /><br />The blooming forsythia is the hardest to hear about...Martha https://www.blogger.com/profile/02785787084073523841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-2257185965357738262013-02-27T06:05:30.056-08:002013-02-27T06:05:30.056-08:00I was quite happy finding the Shoei at that price....I was quite happy finding the Shoei at that price. It wasn't one of the ones I was looking out so I was pleasantly surprised.<br /><br />So far I am happy with the Nikon, our other camera is a larger Canon that we like but it is bigger and doesn't fit in the pocket as easy. Takes great pictures though and is easier to use than the HS300 was. We had Kodak camera before that and back in the 35 mm days I had a nice Minolta I could change lenses and filters on and also a Kyocera 1/2 frame camera which was pretty cool.(I think it is still kicking around here somewhere - although why I don't know)<br /><br />I try not to put too many pictures of Basil up thinking people would rather see pics of bikes, but every once in a while he sits still for a pic. We ask him if it hurts to be that cute, but he doesn't answer. We think of getting a kitten all the time but with Basil being almost 8 I don't know how he would like it. He is pretty set in his routine and we lucked out with a cat that doesn't scratch the furniture, climb the curtains or make 'messes' in the house. Not sure if we'd get that lucky next time around.Trobairitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-18471174306029300162013-02-27T05:58:44.861-08:002013-02-27T05:58:44.861-08:00I haven't attempted to remove the visor yet, b...I haven't attempted to remove the visor yet, but anything that helps with cleaning it is a bonus. I will probably get a tinted one for summer since I am so light sensitive the shades don't always cut it.<br /><br />I have thought about resetting the size format for the pics but think I will keep it this way for now and see how it goes.Trobairitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-20133866940689181672013-02-27T05:56:56.218-08:002013-02-27T05:56:56.218-08:00I could have gone with replacing the cheek pads, e...I could have gone with replacing the cheek pads, etc on the Scorpion but that wouldn't have fixed the cracked edges and it has been banged around some. I am thinking the Shoei is bound to be quieter than my $169 Scorpion.<br /><br />I hadn't heard about the two head types. I know Brad likes his Arai Profile because he has an oval head so it is one of the only ones that doesn't give him a 'hotspot' on his foerhead and a headache after wearing.<br /><br />I think I have a round head so the Shoei fit.Trobairitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-52384605489179932662013-02-27T05:54:59.404-08:002013-02-27T05:54:59.404-08:00"Blue is best" I like that saying, thank..."Blue is best" I like that saying, thank you Keith.<br /><br />I was happy with the way the photos came out. I took some pics of the soup I made last night for the food blog and was happy with those close-ups too.Trobairitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-73509921815892195282013-02-27T05:54:03.758-08:002013-02-27T05:54:03.758-08:00Shoes would get worn more often. We don't seem...Shoes would get worn more often. We don't seem to be doing much riding lately. Well, I haven't hubby has been commuting by two-wheels when it isn't icy.Trobairitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.com