What happened to Round 1 you might ask? Don't worry about it!
So the first thing that I tried didn’t work, so I’m moving onto something else that is physical and affects, well, me: running gloves! I’ve tried several different pairs and they all kind of suck. It seems like they either wick moisture and aren’t warm, or are warm and steamy. I know pretty much nothing about fabrics and whatnot, but how hard can it really be? Basically what I’ve done so far this week is to research insulating and wicking materials and how they work, as well as what materials are usually used for what. It seems like most manufacturers decide to focus more on ventilation than warming, which is fine for the palms and backs, but sucks for finger (especially for people that have terrible circulation like me). So, yeah I’ve got some preliminary stuff done, so I guess it’s proposal time. Proposal will be posted shortly. Maybe I’ll throw a schedule in the sidebar or something.
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12/14/2016 06:56:37 pm
Yes!!!! this is great. In 7th grade many years ago, Matt Dudley, Jake Z, and a few other kids redesigned athletic socks. We tried contacting Nike, but I can't remember what came of it. Anyway...your idea reminded me of that, and it's certainly an idea you can get into quickly, with enough research and experimentation.
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12/19/2016 07:33:15 am
Zach, Would having someone on board with you help? Seems like a big job. Just asking. Plus, having all those left over hand socks...? Whew!
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