Don’t worry OP - this person trolls on the BIFL subreddit all the time. I don’t know why they’re still posting here…

Yeah can’t do that unfortunately.

Great comment. Yes, I agree! It’s more fun to use quality tools.

In full agreement about the pottery classes. Have been convinced to not buy a wheel. + it’s a social thing with a community aspect.

Have a snowboard but currently only have a fwd Corolla so haven’t been taking advantage. I’m interested in astronomy.

Ah neat! Is it just called a massage studio? How to they advertise themselves?

I love the idea of the massage chair! I already refurbish espresso machines so I have a real nice one.

GF and I were thinking about learning how to do massage. Is it something that the average person can do effectively/safely?

Actually another big company haha

What is it!? Never head of it!

Ok, good perspective. I have something that I wanted to commercialize that requires a wheel. But, I guess I can cross that bridge when I come to it. Actually making it at a pottery studio to test the market before investing in my own machine makes more sense.

Awesome. Investing in sleep is worth it. Can you tell me more? I heard about it on podcasts but I wasn’t sure if it’s actually legit or not.

Nice suggestions! yeah. I previously got some BIFL Nick’s boots made in the Pacific Northwest near me. They are the last boots I’ll ever have to buy probably. Incredibly happy with them. I use my insurance for eyeglasses. Thankfully browsed this subreddit and got an all metal bed frame that is going to last and the mattress still has 10 years in it.

Why? A pottery wheel is a tool - if you’re into pottery you want something that will last and help you throw better. I think it makes sense to buy BIFL tools. But, in my case I was hoping to find a pottery wheel for cheaper and possibly get an exercise bike.

And yes, the 3rd one is a very full featured synthesizer/keyboard.

Is that a microphone? What do you use it for?

Haha! Although most things can be considered a hobby, no unfortunately.

Right on - I’m leaning this way - at least for a portion of it.

Thank you! Yeah I’m super torn between what type of cardio thing to get. I used to have a rower and I liked it. Sold it for what I bought it for. People are saying the Ski Erg is great. The assault bikes look good, but I’m worried that they are too niche for just CrossFit style workouts. Any suggestions welcome. Thank you

Good call. Have been looking at those to augment my barbell set up.

Nice I like that idea! I also have a Surly bike and I really like it but I need to change the gearing since she’s a bit of a slowpoke.

Nice - yeah I can spend it on massages! I like the idea of going to a place to try it out every so often. Do you do it at a massage studio?

Definitely! Thankfully I already have a full backpacking set up for my partner and myself, and just got a squat rack and a full set of Rogue bumper plates and barbell. Super lucky.

I want to spend on hobbies, but I’m afraid of spending it on something that collects dust if I don’t use it, so that’s why I’m on the fence about instrument stuff.

Unfortunately no - there’s a restriction on that.

Tell me more about the compression boots. I’ve been interested in those for running and weightlifting recovery.

For sure! It seems so cool. I’m worried about the learning curve and having it be an expensive deadweight though.

Heck yes, great call. I already have a squat rack and weights. Best decision ever.

Absolutely agree. Completely worth the price even if it is higher than others. They’re incredible.

Absolutely! The factory is still making stuff in Portland Oregon. I’ve been and it’s really cool inside

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