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I have no problem with women in the military at any level. What I do have a problem with is applying different standards for them.
So, the 'average' woman is not up to combat just as the 'average' male is at a minimum level.If you applied some of the standards being discussed half the men would need to be taken out of combat duties. The common soldier/marine/sailor/airman is not some superhuman who can heft his 250lb team mate and run to safety. He is a normal guy who has had some good physical training. Yes, an 'average' female would need a bit more training to get up to speed. Compare a 5'4", 110lb woman to a 5'4", 110lb man.
And here I thought this thread was about touring on a small motorcycle. Boy, was I wrong! Kinda makes me wonder where we would be if the OP's article had been about some guy doing the same thing. I, for one, think it would be neat to do a 30 day motorcycle trip on my V7. The challenge would be to carry less stuff, what I tell myself I need to do at the end of every trip. I'm planning a 3 week trip across the US in 2016 and the Stelvio is my steed of choice to haul my butt and stuff since I know we will have to deal with really hot (100F), really cold (25F), and really wet conditions. I'm in awe of anyone who can travel by motorcycle for an entire year on a lesser pack mule bike.Peter Y.
Indeed, what a turn this thread has taken. Gotta love WG! Peter, do you have bags on your V7? Is the carrying capacity of the Stelvio really that much greater, or is it also that it provides a little more protection from the elements?
Any one touring for months without roughing it just a bit is not taking a road trip they are just leading a privileged life style.
Peter, do you have bags on your V7? Is the carrying capacity of the Stelvio really that much greater, or is it also that it provides a little more protection from the elements?
60+ days on the road, camping, on a Morini 3 1/2 count? My wife did that.