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 2009-07-06 2:36 AM |
Expert  977    Huntington Beach |  Subject: Important, but disgusting, questionBeing raised as a proper young lady, I am mortified to have to ask but...how do you blow a snot rocket? I never in a million years thought I would have the desire or need to do one, but I have had a cold and while on the bike I can't seem to breath. In desperation I have attempted several times to blow a snot rocket (simply whiping on my shirt is not doing the job) and have managed to just blow slime all over face, arm, neck and shirt. (My mother would just DIE!) Should I pinch blow pinch? Pinch blow? Nothing seems to give me a clean shot and trust me this cold has given me plenty of "amunition". What am I doing wrong! |
| 2009-07-06 3:05 AM in reply to: #2263706 |
Expert 819 | Subject: RE: Important, but disgusting, question Are you trying a bilateral snot-rocket? If there is enough snot to blow, it should only take the occlusion of one nostril by pressing on the side of your nose, then blow out through your other nostril in a very short, forceful burst of snot. If done properly you should easily clear your face. And the first thing your snot should hit is the ground. |
| 2009-07-06 3:13 AM in reply to: #2263707 |
| On your right | Subject: RE: Important, but disgusting, question It may be a little easier for you to learn during your runs. It does take a little more careful aiming on the bike because your shoulders are more in the way, and you can drift to which ever side you're rocketing. At least, I find that happens to me a little. But then again, I'm a very new cyclist. |
| 2009-07-06 4:35 AM in reply to: #2263706 |
Master 2638 | Subject: RE: Important, but disgusting, question My friend the mountain-biker told me the following: 1. Lean over and pinch the left nostril with the right hand 2. Cock your left elbow out (while maintaiing a firm grip on your handlebar) to make a window between your arm and your leg 3. Look up a little bit so your nose is actually aimed in the window (this takes practicing). 4. Blow in a hard short burst (like the other guy said). 5. Repeat on the opposite side. You may hit your leg with the snot until you get your aim down. That is OK - it dries. My friend (jcorn22) can aim her snot rockets, but I'm not that good yet. |
| 2009-07-06 5:17 AM in reply to: #2263706 |
Veteran 151 Oxford | Subject: RE: Important, but disgusting, question do a search on Youtube.com prepare to be grossed out though... |
| 2009-07-06 6:48 AM in reply to: #2263706 |
Master 2491 | Subject: RE: Important, but disgusting, question A thumb or a knuckle may work better than pinching. The poster who suggested trying it while running first was wise. |
| 2009-07-06 11:41 AM in reply to: #2263706 |
Champion 10471 Dallas, TX | Subject: RE: Important, but disgusting, question I tried and just blew snot all over myself. Figured it was a talent I didn't want to have. Bought a Bento box and I keep my tissues in there so I can blow my nose. |
| 2009-07-06 11:54 AM in reply to: #2263706 |
Expert 1053 Culpeper, VA | Subject: RE: Important, but disgusting, question Got a bit of a thing going on myself, so I can sympathize. If I had to tell you how... I'd say deep breath in, close the "off" nostril with a finger, mouth closed and fast exhale through the singular nostril. On the bike it doesn't always get away clean. Good luck and I hope you get to feeling better. |
| 2009-07-06 12:01 PM in reply to: #2263706 |
| Extreme Veteran 664 Minneapolis | Subject: RE: Important, but disgusting, question I've never had luck getting a full clear with the farmer blow (so to speak), so my technique is even grosser I guess. When I need to clear, I very lightly pinch my nose and blow into my hand (one nostril or both). Then, pinch harder and swipe down & off the nose to catch it all, and then forcefully flick it all away off the hand. Since my face and hands are typically all sweaty, this works well for me. Wipe any excess on shorts. Don't do it when someone is off to the side of you  Yeah, it's kinda gross, but when we talk about peeing ourselves on the bike or run, a lil' snot on the shorts is pretty tame  Cheers, Chris |
| 2009-07-06 12:14 PM in reply to: #2263706 |
Extreme Veteran 575 Concord, NH | Subject: RE: Important, but disgusting, question I guess I have somewhat of a talent. I do not need to pinch off a nostril. I just lean slightly to the left with the nosed turned up a little and blow.....both cleared in no time. And yes make sure nobody is next to you as I have blown snot onto other peoples shoes before by mistake. |
| 2009-07-06 12:21 PM in reply to: #2263706 |
Veteran 318 Ardmore, Pennsylvania | Subject: RE: Important, but disgusting, question p.s. don't blow into the wind |
| 2009-07-06 12:24 PM in reply to: #2264866 |
Master 2014 Ohio | Subject: RE: Important, but disgusting, question Others have described it much better than I can, so I'll just ad this bit of etiquette; when riding in a group either drop to the very back or announce the intent to snot before doing so. I will often say "snotting left" wait a few seconds and then proceed. Then I repeat the process for the other nostril. Few things are worse than getting someone else's nasal projectiles all over you and your wheels. |
| 2009-07-06 12:42 PM in reply to: #2264912 |
Veteran 355 Lakewood Ranch, Florida | Subject: RE: Important, but disgusting, question I guess i shouldn't have read this while eating lunch !!  |
| 2009-07-06 2:41 PM in reply to: #2263706 |
| 175 | Subject: RE: Important, but disgusting, question Ew. I was riding behind a guy in a century who kept blowing snot rockets without looking. Let's just say I found my motivation to ride harder and pass him. I wish I knew how to blow them. It could have been a snot rocket war. Edited by tissuedigester 2009-07-06 2:42 PM |
| 2009-07-06 2:45 PM in reply to: #2265384 |
Cycling Guru 15134 Fulton, MD | Subject: RE: Important, but disgusting, question Anyone who has ever run or ridden with me knows to keep out of the backblast area as I am always doing it. Thumb on nostril to seal the one side off, launch that puppy!! |
| 2009-07-06 3:26 PM in reply to: #2263706 |
Extreme Veteran 3177 | Subject: RE: Important, but disgusting, question being a guy with prodigious allergies from about march to october (followed by a cold...) I am always having to do the farmer blow. Most people have hit the nail on the head with how to do the blow so I will just add that I often have to blow then grab and flick to the ground with any hangers. My gloves do have that nice cloth area for rubbing but it is just not big enough so I dont even bother. Good luck (I think?) |
| 2009-07-06 4:43 PM in reply to: #2263706 |
Member 47 Chaska, MN | Subject: RE: Important, but disgusting, question Once I got the clip-on aero bars I kind of had to relearn this cause doing it the old way didn't feel right. I now just turn my head to the right. Take my right index finger and lay it on the side of my left nostril, and BLAMMO, right over the shoulder! First time I did it I was really happy. I actually came home and told my wife. I was worried for the rest of that ride that I had snot all over the back of my jersey though. This would be a good way to get punched if someone is behind you though. |
| 2009-07-06 4:56 PM in reply to: #2263706 |
| Lake Norman | Subject: RE: Important, but disgusting, question I nominate this thread for "best of BT" forum posts of all time! Love it. |
| 2009-07-06 5:16 PM in reply to: #2263706 |
Member 57 Buena Vista, CO | Subject: RE: Important, but disgusting, question another thing to consider... I occasionally have some 'stringers' after a farmer blow as well. What I do is designate one hand/glove/sleeve for cleaning up the leftovers and keep the other one for sweat/lip gunk/etc. funny thread... |
| 2009-07-06 6:56 PM in reply to: #2263706 |
Master 1529 Living in the past | Subject: RE: Important, but disgusting, question Why has no one suggested the inhaling option?! Slows down the dehydration and could be considered nutrition.... |
| 2009-07-06 7:22 PM in reply to: #2263706 |
Master 1572 PA | Subject: RE: Important, but disgusting, question I have just recently learned. You gotta practice. I got snot all over myself many many times. My face, my shoulder, super attractive!!! Anyway, one of the key things i have learned...don't wait! Do it often. It's so much easier when there's not as much snot in there. If I let it build for 30 mins b/c I don't want to blow a snot rocket, so much harder for me to have a clean one! |
| 2009-07-06 7:49 PM in reply to: #2263706 |
| Regular 281 | Subject: RE: Important, but disgusting, question I blew one in college today in the middle of class. They didn't have tissues so I found a trashcan and let it rip. I didn't care what others thought of me so I went for it. Also you can use a snot rocket "Wacky racers" style and create a slick spot for other competitors to crash in. |
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