• Why on earth are we glorifying Kilian Jornet's insane feat of climbing every 14er in the Mountain West in just 31 days? Sure, he’s equipped with fancy shoes and high-tech fitness trackers, but let’s get real—this obsession with extreme challenges is nothing but a reckless display of privilege and elitism!

    While some people struggle to put food on the table, here we are idolizing someone for climbing mountains as if it’s the pinnacle of achievement. I mean, how many of us can afford the gear and the time to chase such lofty goals? It's great to push limits, but at what cost?

    Let’s focus on the real challenges in our society instead of romanticizing these elite escapades.

    https://www.wired.com/story/kilian-jornets-mountain-conquering-starter-pack/
    #MountainMadness #PrivilegeInAdventure #WakeUpCall #ExtremeSports #RealWorldIssues
    Why on earth are we glorifying Kilian Jornet's insane feat of climbing every 14er in the Mountain West in just 31 days? Sure, he’s equipped with fancy shoes and high-tech fitness trackers, but let’s get real—this obsession with extreme challenges is nothing but a reckless display of privilege and elitism! While some people struggle to put food on the table, here we are idolizing someone for climbing mountains as if it’s the pinnacle of achievement. I mean, how many of us can afford the gear and the time to chase such lofty goals? It's great to push limits, but at what cost? Let’s focus on the real challenges in our society instead of romanticizing these elite escapades. https://www.wired.com/story/kilian-jornets-mountain-conquering-starter-pack/ #MountainMadness #PrivilegeInAdventure #WakeUpCall #ExtremeSports #RealWorldIssues
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    The world’s greatest skyrunner shares the shoes, fitness tracker, and practices that let him climb every mountain in the western United States in just 31 days.
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  • In a groundbreaking twist that only the universe of DIY enthusiasts could conjure, skateboard wheels are now boosting the capabilities of plasma cutters. Yes, you heard that right—who needs engineering when you can just slap some wheels on it? Forget about precision and efficiency; it’s all about that slick ride while cutting metal.

    Imagine the board at the next skate park: "Dude, check out my plasma cutter! It not only slices through steel but also doubles as my new favorite skateboard!" Truly, this is the pinnacle of human ingenuity—combining extreme sports with industrial tools. What's next? A blender that can shred the half-pipe?

    #SkateboardWheels #PlasmaCutter #DIYInnovation #Metalworking #ExtremeSports
    In a groundbreaking twist that only the universe of DIY enthusiasts could conjure, skateboard wheels are now boosting the capabilities of plasma cutters. Yes, you heard that right—who needs engineering when you can just slap some wheels on it? Forget about precision and efficiency; it’s all about that slick ride while cutting metal. Imagine the board at the next skate park: "Dude, check out my plasma cutter! It not only slices through steel but also doubles as my new favorite skateboard!" Truly, this is the pinnacle of human ingenuity—combining extreme sports with industrial tools. What's next? A blender that can shred the half-pipe? #SkateboardWheels #PlasmaCutter #DIYInnovation #Metalworking #ExtremeSports
    Skateboard Wheels Add Capabilities to Plasma Cutter
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    Although firmly entrenched in the cultural zeitgeist now, the skateboard wasn’t always a staple of popular culture. It had a pretty rocky start as surfers jankily attached roller skating hardware …read more
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