Itchy Boots

[John OoSTerhuis]

So far, she has her Garmin, but seems to rarely use it, just keeps on using her phone. Did I miss something, does she comment on this?

She talks about navigation, GPSes, mapping programs, etc. in many videos. Also on her website: https://www.itchyboots.com/bikers-guide/royal-enfield-himalayan-around-the-world

I couldn’t find a “Live” button on the desktop, IE11.

John

 

[JPrieST]

I use Chrome, but it is the same in Edge so I assume IE as well: Go to youtube, on the left side you will see Home, Trending, Subscriptions etc. Scroll down that column maybe a couple pages worth of scrolling and you will see "Live".

 

[JPrieST]

You could also go to the Itchy Boots youtube page and I would wager quite a lot that when she goes live, it will be the top option on the page!

 

[John OoSTerhuis]

Got a pop up notification on the iPad Pro. Clicked on it and went straight to the live chat screen. COOL!

John

 

[John OoSTerhuis]

7,744 people watching in the chat room!!!

 

[Whooshka]

Good grief! Somebody just asked her what oil is she using.

 

[kiltman]

Good grief! Somebody just asked her what oil is she using.

Tires too

 

[Shuey]

Vivacious, articulate and with an award winning smile . . . what's not to like.

Recorded Live Chat now available for viewing for anyone who missed it.

Shuey

 

[scootac]

Vivacious, articulate and with an award winning smile . . .

You forgot those blue eyes!

 

[JPrieST]

Good to know that Royal Enfield of the Netherlands has loaned her another Himalayan to get around on.

I'd be willing to bet every single RE dealer in the western world has sold several due to her influence. And probably in most other countries as well. They will do all they can to keep their best sales person happy!

 

[scootac]

I'd be willing to bet every single RE dealer in the western world has sold several due to her influence. And probably in most other countries as well. They will do all they can to keep their best sales person happy!

And KTM backed out of sponsoring Ewan and Charlie!!!

 

[MaxPete]

Yeah - if the Himalayan does well in the market, R-E will owe it all that young lady.

 

[ST Gui]

Shuey thanks for the link. I was going to go get something to eat but I'll just take a peek — next thing I known it's an hour and a half later! That was really entertaining.

One thing– what was that Project 1 fabric thing? I couldn't tell from her accent if it was a tote / hijab or what.

 

[scootac]

Masks....or buff as she calls it.

 

[DeanR]

what was that Project 1 fabric thing?

I thought it was a tube type thing that can be worn a bunch of different ways.
Is that called a 'buff'?

Turns out I got to see it live. Used my Firestick/wifi with my dumb tv. It just popped right up as her latest episode.

 

[JPrieST]

I thought it was a tube type thing that can be worn a bunch of different ways.
Is that called a 'buff'?

Yep, if in doubt you can google it. It is what she always wears while riding, at least on dirt.

 

[ST Gui]

or buff as she calls it.

Ah that's what I thought maybe I sorta heard but didn't understand. It seems BUFF® is a brand name and may be like Kleenex or Xerox for these things. I thought it might some kind of aprés shower thing. Glad that got cleared up.

 

[ibike2havefun]

BUFF® is a brand name

Yes. I have two of them: a very lightweight one I keep with my SCUBA gear to reduce sun exposure on my neck, and a thicker microfleece version that rides (rode) in my tank bag, for rides on cool days.

I never pulled it up into my helmet and wore it mask-style a la Noraly, but would alternate between wearing it as a "neck gaiter" and as a balaclava. The idea I was after was to provide a barrier against airflow down the neck of my riding jacket. It worked well, especially when combined ith a turtleneck and a couple other layers.

 

[Upt' North]

If you want a lightweight covering try these, we've used them for years.
Upt'North.

 

[ST Gui]

I never pulled it up into my helmet and wore it mask-style a la Noraly, but would alternate between wearing it as a "neck gaiter" and as a balaclava. The idea I was after was to provide a barrier against airflow down the neck of my riding jacket. It worked well, especially when combined ith a turtleneck and a couple other layers.

Between the nose guard (?) and the chin curtain of my helmets and lack of dust I'd probably never wear one under the helmet either. But as a neck gaiter I see a lot of value. Riding along the coast in the morning with my heated jacket and gloves is great but the wind on my neck (front and back) is in stark contrast to being toasty warm.

I'll try to get one or two to support Noraly. If not then Buff it is. I stlll have my Apple Warmer but it's a little to small for my helmets. It was a little inconvenient to use but on occasion it was just what was needed.