eMountain Bike vs EUC Boys Whistler Trails Ride

Rode the trails in Whistler on my EUC with two friends that where riding on eMountain bikes, no plan, just exploring and seeing where we would end up.

The trails were a mix of mostly flowy with a bit of technical, but the EUC handled it as expected. Grip was solid, even on tighter corners, and I could keep up in a lot of sections by leaning hard and using body positioning instead of traditional steering.

We climbed more than we realized, which turned it into a bit of a range check mostly for the eBikes, battery levels started coming into play, so we had to think about heading back before pushing too far.

At one point we weren’t even sure where we were anymore, but that’s usually when the best riding happens, fast, smooth sections where a lot of fun and the scenery is beautiful!

By the end of it, it definitely felt like a workout, legs, core, and balance all working the entire time. Mainly trying not to crash!

Simple setup: good trails, good people, and something a little different with the EUC.

Flog Number 1 - A Windy Day Over Alpha Lake Whistler BC

It was one of those days where you don’t really plan much, you just end up moving the entire time.

We’d already put in a solid stretch walking through Whistler. Started out casual, just heading toward the village, but it turned into something closer to eight… maybe nine miles by the time we were done. No rush, no destination that mattered that much, just walking, stopping, taking things in, moving again. The kind of day where you feel it in your legs a bit, but in a good way.

By the time we got back, Nicole had to jump into some work. Laptop open, focused, back into it. That’s kind of how these trips go, it's not fully “off,” it’s more like a mix. Some downtime, some work, just shifting between the two.

So instead of sitting around, I figured I’d take that window and do something with it.

Grabbed the Avata 2 drone, headed out, and decided this would be a good time to try something different, call it a “Flog.” Not a vlog, not a blog… just a flight log. Turn it on, talk a bit, fly, and see what happens.

Right from takeoff, you could tell it wasn’t going to be one of those easy, smooth flights. The wind was there. Not crazy, but enough that I had to pay attention. Switched into manual mode, got it dialed in, and I could feel it immediately, the drone leaning, pushing, needing constant input just to stay where it should.

Still, once you’re up, it’s hard not to appreciate where you are.

Out over Alpha Lake, everything opens up. Water below, mountains wrapping around in every direction, little pockets of activity here and there—boaters, people along the shore, townhouses tucked into the landscape. It’s one of those views that doesn’t really get old, even when you’ve been walking through it all day already.

Flying higher helped with the signal, but it also made the wind more noticeable. You could actually see the drone fighting it, tilting, correcting, drifting if you let off for even a second. It turns into less of a relaxed flight and more of a conversation between you and the conditions.

Drop lower, and the wind calms down… but then you start dealing with trees, signal dips, and obstacles. So it’s this constant back-and-forth, stay high and fight the wind, or go low and deal with interference. No perfect option, just adjusting as you go.

Somewhere in the middle of all that, it hits you that this is kind of the whole point.

Earlier in the day, it was miles of walking. Now it’s flying over the same area, seeing it from a completely different angle. And in between, there’s still work getting done, videos waiting to be edited, content being captured without really forcing it.

Nicole’s inside working. I’m out here flying. Same trip, two different modes, both productive in their own way.

The battery starts to drop into the mid-range, and the wind isn’t letting up. Signal’s still decent, but I can feel it’s probably a good time to head back. No need to push it.

Bringing it in, dropping altitude, the wind eases off almost immediately. Everything smooths out again, like flipping a switch. A quick reminder of how different things can be just depending on where you are in the air.

And that’s about it.

Nothing overly dramatic. No big moment. Just a full day, walking, working, flying, stacked together in a way that makes sense when you’re actually living it.

That’s the idea behind these Flogs.

Not just the flight…
but everything around it.

DJI Avata 2 Mule Deer Back Yard

Just posted an 8-minute FPV flight with the DJI Avata 2, soaring around my backyard in the beautiful Langley area of British Columbia, Canada. The landscape is all farmland, fields, trees, houses, and that classic two-lane country road. I did some swooping low through the trees and climbing high for scenic shots. Even chased a couple trucks down that road briefly! The highlight? I flew in close to a mother mule deer and her two fawns, got an amazing view! A fun mix of high, low, and smooth backyard flying in BC!

Lordhair Neo Hair System Full Review

In this video you might notice there’s something a little different about me in it… yeah, it’s the hair. No, I didn’t suddenly regrow it overnight or find some miracle supplement, this is actually a hair system.

So this one is from Lordhair, and the reason I wanted to try it is pretty simple. I didn’t want to go the transplant route, I didn’t want anything permanent, but I did like the idea of having the option to have hair again when I feel like it. Kind of like something you can put on for a night out, a weekend, or just to change things up.

Right out of the box, I was honestly impressed. The hair looks really realistic, the texture feels good, and overall it’s a pretty convincing system. This one is a full top piece, so it completely changes your look, not just filling in a small area.

Now the install process… that’s where things get a bit more involved. You’ve got to prep your scalp, apply the tape, then glue down the front in layers and let it dry in between. It’s not super complicated, but it’s definitely not something you rush, especially the first time. I actually had to redo mine once because it folded over in the back, so there’s a bit of a learning curve.

One thing I’ll say, make sure you get good glue. I cheaped out on one from Amazon and it showed up basically solid, completely unusable, so I had to run out and grab a proper one last minute. Lesson learned there.

Once it’s on, the real difference comes when you get it cut and styled. I went to a local barber and had him shape it into more of an undercut style, which works well because you don’t have to blend as much with the sides. After that, it really started to come together.

And honestly, when I saw the final result, it kind of took me back. It looks really similar to how my hair was back in my late 20s, same kind of thickness, similar wave, even the color is pretty close, although I might go a bit lighter next time with a bit mroe grey in it (Mine was 10% grey).

Now after wearing the Lordhair System for about a week, it actually feels a lot more normal than I expected. You sleep in it, you wake up with bedhead, you style it, it behaves like real hair. Maintenance hasn’t been too bad either. The only thing is the front edge can lift slightly sometimes, so I just press it back down and it’s good to go.

The biggest adjustment hasn’t been the system itself though, it’s been people’s reactions. I’ve been bald for about 15 years, so going from that to a full head of hair is a pretty big shock for people. Some laugh, some think I’m joking, some don’t know what to say at all. But honestly, after a few minutes, everything just goes back to normal.

As for whether it’s worth it, I think it really depends on what you’re looking for. These systems last around three to four months adn the starting cost is arounbd $370 US per hair unit, so it’s not a one-time thing, there’s some ongoing cost and maintenance. But compared to something permanent, it gives you flexibility. You can wear it when you want, take it off when you don’t, and change things up over time.

For me, I actually like it. I think it looks good. I’m just not totally sure yet if this is going to be an all-the-time thing or something I use once in a while. That’s something I’ll figure out over time.

But yeah, let me know what you think, does it look real? Would you try something like this? 

• Make sure to use my Discount Code (MIKE20) if you plan on visiting Lordhair and giving a Hair System a try!