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 2009-08-09 9:35 AM |
Champion  10157    Alabama |  Subject: What is wrong with using a bucket in transition?I've seen various references and jokes about people using a bucket in transition. I actually think this is a marvelous idea. I've never used one but after using the nice benches they provide in the changing tents at an IM, I think a bucket would be very useful to sit on while I put on my sock and running shoes. I don't think I'd use it in T1 but certainly for T2 it would be helpful. So somebody bring me up to speed and tell my why I should not use an upside-down, 5-gallon bucket in T2? ~Mike |
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Champion 7233 | Subject: RE: What is wrong with using a bucket in transition? in shorter races its not needed would be the first reason. it takes up a lot of space and is going to get in everyone elses way for another. |
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Extreme Veteran 336 Chicago | Subject: RE: What is wrong with using a bucket in transition? What tri's do you do that have enough room in transition for people to bring 5 gallon buckets? |
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Champion 9600 Fountain Hills, AZ | Subject: RE: What is wrong with using a bucket in transition? PennState - 2009-08-09 9:55 AM protoplasm72 - 2009-08-09 10:52 AM What tri's do you do that have enough room in transition for people to bring 5 gallon buckets? Ummm most of the M-Dot ones I have done (Eagleman). They really pack in the bikes. Fred, I think he means that he's never seen a Transition area with enough room for some yahoo using a bucket. |
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Extreme Veteran 1030 West Windsor, NJ | Subject: RE: What is wrong with using a bucket in transition? PennState - 2009-08-09 10:54 AM Same reason you should not use a helium balloon to mark your transition area. Gets in the the way of others and is a big problem if everyone uses it. Not to get off topic...but is this really an issue with helium balloons? I do this all the time ..I just mark the end of the rack not my actual bike. Is this that big of an intrusion? seriously? WIth regards to the bucket, I dont think there is anything wrong with it (assuming you can fit it in your space). I just think it overcomplicates the transition process. YOu arent in a changing room, its a race. Pop in, pop out..don't sit. That's just the way I typically think about it. Then again, I do sprints. IMs are a different animal. |
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| Champion 9600 Fountain Hills, AZ | Subject: RE: What is wrong with using a bucket in transition? Not only is there not nearly enough room on the ground for something as large as a bucket, unless you are going to take up space from the people on either side, but when you sit your lazy a@# down, where are you sitting? In the flippin' middle of the aisle down which other athletes are trying to navigate to get to their spot! And really, this is like the 10th thread on this topic in the past 6 months...If anyone has any questions about this, please use the search function. |
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| Master 1402 Highlands Ranch | Subject: RE: What is wrong with using a bucket in transition? Yesterday one of the women in my race marked the end of our rack with an old red swimcap. Simple and unobtrusive, easy to spot. |
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| Subject: RE: What is wrong with using a bucket in transition? Duh. What else would I puke in after the race? |
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| Champion 10157 Alabama | Subject: RE: What is wrong with using a bucket in transition? bryancd - 2009-08-09 1:00 PM Not only is there not nearly enough room on the ground for something as large as a bucket, unless you are going to take up space from the people on either side, but when you sit your lazy a@# down, where are you sitting? In the flippin' middle of the aisle down which other athletes are trying to navigate to get to their spot! And really, this is like the 10th thread on this topic in the past 6 months...If anyone has any questions about this, please use the search function.
I guess some folks just can't help getting ugly. I asked a simple question and you have go call me lazy. I don't see a real estate issue and would never encroach on someone's area. The footprint of a 5-gallon bucket is pretty much the same as my 2 size 14 shoes so if I put my shoes in the bucket, I don't see a real estate issue. I've done plenty of sprints, oly, HIM and IMs and every one has the bikes alternate sides leaving room for people to put a towel down with their shoes, helmet, bodyglide, goggles, pump, gym bag, power bars and all kinds of crap. Sorry, I'm just not buying the real estate argument. I'm not very coordinated and if I try to put my socks on while standing up, I'm very likely gonna fall over onto your bike. As for not using the search funtion....LOL, I suppose 99% of the questions asked on this board have been cussed and discussed over and over and over again so don't give my this whinning crap about "this has already been discussed". If you don't like the thread topic, here's a suggestion for ya: DON'T READ IT! And don't bother offering up your smartarse, nasty reply.
~Mike |
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| Pro 3932 Irvine, California | Subject: RE: What is wrong with using a bucket in transition? ChrisM - 2009-08-09 11:18 AM Duh. What else would I puke in after the race? ROFL! Awesome. |
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| Champion 10157 Alabama | Subject: RE: What is wrong with using a bucket in transition? PennState - 2009-08-09 9:54 AM Rogillio - 2009-08-09 10:35 AM I've seen various references and jokes about people using a bucket in transition. I actually think this is a marvelous idea. I've never used one but after using the nice benches they provide in the changing tents at an IM, I think a bucket would be very useful to sit on while I put on my sock and running shoes. I don't think I'd use it in T1 but certainly for T2 it would be helpful. So somebody bring me up to speed and tell my why I should not use an upside-down, 5-gallon bucket in T2? ~Mike Same reason you should not use a helium balloon to mark your transition area. Gets in the the way of others and is a big problem if everyone uses it. However, knowing your back issues, I would probably think of using it, as it might make it easier to get shoes off/on. Nobody really cares... just some will make fun.
How on earth does a helium ballon get in your way Fred? C'mon, lighten up. If someone wants to use a ballon to mark their bike, so what?! I think it's kinda cute. My wife puts a yellow ribbon on her suitcase so she can find it at the airport. I guess if 'everyone did that, it would cease to be effective so no worries about seeing 800 balloons. Actualy I think that would look pretty cool. They could issue balloons in the goodie-bag....not sure where one get's helium though. ~Mike |
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| Champion 9600 Fountain Hills, AZ | Subject: RE: What is wrong with using a bucket in transition? Rogillio - 2009-08-09 1:34 PM I asked a simple question and you have go call me lazy. I don't see a real estate issue and would never encroach on someone's area. The footprint of a 5-gallon bucket is pretty much the same as my 2 size 14 shoes so if I put my shoes in the bucket, I don't see a real estate issue. LOL! I was speaking in general, not referring to you in particular. In regards to real estate, true the circumference might not be that big but the height is rather tall. And what about blocking the isle? I think that also is very inconsiderate to the other participants. I don't, however, have a problem with the balloon, if it's my rack it's kind of helpful. So lighten up Fred!  |
| 2009-08-09 5:10 PM in reply to: #2336657 |
| Extreme Veteran 1030 West Windsor, NJ | Subject: RE: What is wrong with using a bucket in transition? yeah fred..lighten up. Seriously, if you get to the point that you think that helium balloons are distracting you...you are taking this sport way too seriously. |
| 2009-08-09 5:11 PM in reply to: #2336657 |
| Extreme Veteran 1030 West Windsor, NJ | Subject: RE: What is wrong with using a bucket in transition? yeah fred..lighten up. Seriously, if you get to the point that you think that helium balloons are distracting you...you are taking this sport way too seriously. |
| 2009-08-09 5:25 PM in reply to: #2336657 |
| Subject: RE: What is wrong with using a bucket in transition? so i haven't ever used a bucket in transition, and I am not even racing this season. But I had considered resorting to the bucket for a reason that may or may not have been considered (I haven't seen the other bucket threads). I used to get very lightheaded when bending down to take off my wetsuit in transition... to the point of starting to black out. It's a low blood pressure thing, and sitting would have solved the problem. My solution ended up being to take my wetsuit off as soon as I exited the water, which was kind of embarrassing considering all the spectators that wait at swim exits. But it worked. Anyway, I fail to see how the bucket takes up more room than the joker who sits down right on the ground and starts yanking at his wetsuit to remove it. |
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| Veteran 204 Jacksonville, Fl | Subject: RE: What is wrong with using a bucket in transition? I use a red pickle bucket from firehouse subs for a foot bath, it doesn't slosh all over other people's stuff, and it's easily identifiable, even though I make sure it's out of the way. I don't go for the coveted spots on the racks... I'm not headed for any podiums. I don't see the real estate thing as an issue, but then again I didn't know why they were putting my age on my leg for my first tri either.... the marking lady said it was so I'd know who was in my bracket. I must have still had a dumb look on my face, and my buddy said: "It's a Race!" |
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| 309 | Subject: RE: What is wrong with using a bucket in transition? bryancd - 2009-08-09 1:00 PM Not only is there not nearly enough room on the ground for something as large as a bucket, unless you are going to take up space from the people on either side, but when you sit your lazy a@# down, where are you sitting? In the flippin' middle of the aisle down which other athletes are trying to navigate to get to their spot! And really, this is like the 10th thread on this topic in the past 6 months...If anyone has any questions about this, please use the search function. I love bossy people...Seriously, if you are tired of the topic, why read a new thread on it?? Wouldn't you just skip it? |
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