Hot Asphalt Heads Up!

[Triple J]

Asphalt takes quite a while to fully cure, 6 to 9 months minimum, so as the age of the surface differs, so does the hardness of the asphalt.

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There are also differences in the asphalt itself, although similar types are typically used throughout a region/city. FWIW, asphalt is the oil based portion of a pavement. It is called Asphaltic Concrete after the aggregate (sand & rock) is added. So when I say differences in the asphalt, I'm talking about the oil based binder...or the black gooey stuff. 

[Monster Dave]

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There are also differences in the asphalt itself, although similar types are typically used throughout a region/city. FWIW, asphalt is the oil based portion of a pavement. It is called Asphaltic Concrete after the aggregate (sand & rock) is added. So when I say differences in the asphalt, I'm talking about the oil based binder...or the black gooey stuff. 

Interesting! You learn something new everyday!!! 

[needtorque]

With the differences in asphalt which I have noticed as well I have learned a gauge.  The softer it is the faster it gets unbearably hot.  If I dont think I could stand on it in bare feet and I notice a stickiness to it then I know it is going to sink.  If it feels tolerable temperature-wise and my shoes are not tacky feeling on it then it wont sink.

[Raux]

i carry a crushed can under the seat. last time i left it behind... need to crush another.. plus it's good stress relief.

[aaronb]

i really want to get a piece of stainless steel the exact size of a credit card for situations like this.  i could keep it in my wallet and just whip it out when needed. 

[psycledelic]

i really want to get a piece of stainless steel the exact size of a credit card for situations like this.  i could keep it in my wallet and just whip it out when needed. 

Damn, that is a good idea.  My monsterparts puck isn't that big, but is still annoying in my pocket (when I don't have my backpack).  I wonder if any other material (like a plastic or carbon fiber) would be tough enough to hold up to that type of use and still let your wallet give with the curves of your ass cheek when sitting?  Monsters don't really weigh that much.

[clittelm750]

I always carry a can of beer with me for this reason. When I get to my destination I just crack open the can, enjoy the beer then use its empty carcass as a kickstand pad. 

This is my new favorite method