Comments on: T/S Survey: What’s your favorite non-digital toy?

By: iskid2astop

iskid2astop — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 06:59:02 +0000

I could never do without my bike. Diamond Back something. Not big on specifics really. I’ve put in slime tubes, changed to a more hybrid tire, and found the perfect gear combination. Aside from that, it would probably be my physical body. I can do things that are so much fun. Couldn’t do without it.

By: Jeff McMahon

Jeff McMahon — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 01:18:13 +0000

Because most of my adventures these days are urban, I’m going to say my Canondale M300 hybrid bicycle. It’s strong, fast, and light enough to carry up a flight of stairs to the El platform without much burden.

I love the Redfish kayak, but I think it would be a shame to put it in the Chicago River. Something as industrial as the river would seem more appropriate. I’d love to be in a Redfish on the Kootenay, though. I once had a Merriman Tadpole for rowing about Morro Bay.

By: Scott Bowen

Scott Bowen — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 23:34:16 +0000

Chad — I love Old Town canoes. I never owned one, but I’ve been afloat in a few. I had a Northern Paddler for a while.

I don’t know much about Seikos. I wonder what Dave Petzal thinks of them?

I couldn’t afford that Brunton now. When the hell did they break $2K?

–SB

By: Paul Tassi

Paul Tassi — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 17:49:09 +0000

My iPhone….wait.
Xbox…nevermind
Tivo…shit.

It’s hard to remember back that far when I had favorite toys that weren’t digital, seeing as I don’t even have a car anymore living in NYC. I think I’d have to go all the way back to X-Men action figures and Nerf guns.

By: chadgilpin

chadgilpin — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 15:14:17 +0000

Scott, Found your blog, thought I’d post my favorites:
1. Old Town Canoe – bought used in like-new condition. I know where almost every scratch came from.
2. Rifle – Seiko 270 with Nikon Scope – purchased for me by my father. Nicer than I could ever afford and far more than I deserve.
3. My bow – bought second hand, so used that all evidence of a brand has long been worn away.
4. Galvin 2 1/4 View Camera – I love old cameras. This one has the benefits of a studio view camera in a compact, light-weight, hike-able camera.

If I were to include digital I would have to say my Sekonic L558 light meter and my Nikon 400yrd. rangefinder. Gear I drool over–well, that photo of the Brunton binoc’s is why I read your post. And, of course, while she’s not gear exactly, I couldn’t go anywhere without my dog.

By: Caitlin Kelly

Caitlin Kelly — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 14:53:45 +0000

Thanks. It’s still better than getting doored!

By: Scott Bowen

Scott Bowen — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 14:35:19 +0000

I’m glad you’re o.k. I’ve had my share of spills, but nothing major. The worst, or, rather, most irritating, was a crash I took helmeted but shirtless into a patch of wild strawberries. I suffered, literally, a thousand tiny cuts (from the leaves) that itched and itched for days.

By: Caitlin Kelly

Caitlin Kelly — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 13:54:35 +0000

I’m OK and so is the bike, thanks. I slipped off the dirt path, distracted, and was going pretty fast. Luckily, wearing gloves, long workout pants and helmet. I’m mostly sore and tired.

By: Scott Bowen

Scott Bowen — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 13:46:49 +0000

Ow. I hope the crash wasn’t too bad. Is your bike o.k.? Ha.

How’d it happen?

By: Scott Bowen

Scott Bowen — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 12:07:52 +0000

Michael: Jeez, I think you’ve got it — guns, over-eating, and “foodie” programming all in one. And of course you’d have to have “spokesmodels” who get “shot” with the cuisine.

Let’s look for investors.