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Title: New Russell Day-Long Seats
Post by: Shiney on July 22, 2015, 12:24:24 PM
Back in 2014 during the OzSTOC IBA SS1600 ride, I was fortunate enough to be given a lone of ST2UP's Russell Day-Long seat, and to cut a long story short, it was AWESOME :thumbsup

So for some time after I saved and eventually in May of this year I had saved enough.
I took all the measurements and photos they require, placed an order and was given a production date of the 2nd of July.

(The order I made was for both seats (rider & pillion) and was including suspension in the riders seat and a riders backrest :grin)

So I packed up my seats and sent them to the US  :thumbsup
Well yesterday they arrived, and they look and feel great :clap :clap :clap



THE SEATS WERE VERY WELL PACKAGED IN THE RUSSELL DAY-LONG FACTORY

(http://i1075.photobucket.com/albums/w435/ShineyOzSTOC/Russell%20Day-Long%20seat/20150721_133626_zpswah5exic.jpg) (http://s1075.photobucket.com/user/ShineyOzSTOC/media/Russell%20Day-Long%20seat/20150721_133626_zpswah5exic.jpg.html)

(http://i1075.photobucket.com/albums/w435/ShineyOzSTOC/Russell%20Day-Long%20seat/20150721_133701_zpsiy7sbep8.jpg) (http://s1075.photobucket.com/user/ShineyOzSTOC/media/Russell%20Day-Long%20seat/20150721_133701_zpsiy7sbep8.jpg.html)

(http://i1075.photobucket.com/albums/w435/ShineyOzSTOC/Russell%20Day-Long%20seat/20150721_134225_zpsktuzejfi.jpg) (http://s1075.photobucket.com/user/ShineyOzSTOC/media/Russell%20Day-Long%20seat/20150721_134225_zpsktuzejfi.jpg.html)

(http://i1075.photobucket.com/albums/w435/ShineyOzSTOC/Russell%20Day-Long%20seat/20150721_134518_zpsuvnildig.jpg) (http://s1075.photobucket.com/user/ShineyOzSTOC/media/Russell%20Day-Long%20seat/20150721_134518_zpsuvnildig.jpg.html)

(http://i1075.photobucket.com/albums/w435/ShineyOzSTOC/Russell%20Day-Long%20seat/20150721_135411_zpsmatq9rmz.jpg) (http://s1075.photobucket.com/user/ShineyOzSTOC/media/Russell%20Day-Long%20seat/20150721_135411_zpsmatq9rmz.jpg.html)

(http://i1075.photobucket.com/albums/w435/ShineyOzSTOC/Russell%20Day-Long%20seat/20150721_135646_zpsnl2bcyla.jpg) (http://s1075.photobucket.com/user/ShineyOzSTOC/media/Russell%20Day-Long%20seat/20150721_135646_zpsnl2bcyla.jpg.html)

OLD SEATS ON THE BIKE

(http://i1075.photobucket.com/albums/w435/ShineyOzSTOC/Russell%20Day-Long%20seat/20150721_135806_zpsa1vw2312.jpg) (http://s1075.photobucket.com/user/ShineyOzSTOC/media/Russell%20Day-Long%20seat/20150721_135806_zpsa1vw2312.jpg.html)

(http://i1075.photobucket.com/albums/w435/ShineyOzSTOC/Russell%20Day-Long%20seat/20150721_135826_zpsl0bnxddr.jpg) (http://s1075.photobucket.com/user/ShineyOzSTOC/media/Russell%20Day-Long%20seat/20150721_135826_zpsl0bnxddr.jpg.html)

NEW SEATS ON THE BIKE WITH BACKREST

(http://i1075.photobucket.com/albums/w435/ShineyOzSTOC/Russell%20Day-Long%20seat/20150721_140246_zpstd7suj46.jpg) (http://s1075.photobucket.com/user/ShineyOzSTOC/media/Russell%20Day-Long%20seat/20150721_140246_zpstd7suj46.jpg.html)

(http://i1075.photobucket.com/albums/w435/ShineyOzSTOC/Russell%20Day-Long%20seat/20150721_140302_zpsfddfn1eu.jpg) (http://s1075.photobucket.com/user/ShineyOzSTOC/media/Russell%20Day-Long%20seat/20150721_140302_zpsfddfn1eu.jpg.html)

(http://i1075.photobucket.com/albums/w435/ShineyOzSTOC/Russell%20Day-Long%20seat/20150721_141712_zpslnd20lq2.jpg) (http://s1075.photobucket.com/user/ShineyOzSTOC/media/Russell%20Day-Long%20seat/20150721_141712_zpslnd20lq2.jpg.html)

(http://i1075.photobucket.com/albums/w435/ShineyOzSTOC/Russell%20Day-Long%20seat/20150721_141748_zpsttvlexf0.jpg) (http://s1075.photobucket.com/user/ShineyOzSTOC/media/Russell%20Day-Long%20seat/20150721_141748_zpsttvlexf0.jpg.html)

(http://i1075.photobucket.com/albums/w435/ShineyOzSTOC/Russell%20Day-Long%20seat/20150721_142314_zpsjttjfzyk.jpg) (http://s1075.photobucket.com/user/ShineyOzSTOC/media/Russell%20Day-Long%20seat/20150721_142314_zpsjttjfzyk.jpg.html)   (http://i1075.photobucket.com/albums/w435/ShineyOzSTOC/Russell%20Day-Long%20seat/20150721_142332_zps6kbm6nhy.jpg) (http://s1075.photobucket.com/user/ShineyOzSTOC/media/Russell%20Day-Long%20seat/20150721_142332_zps6kbm6nhy.jpg.html)   

(http://i1075.photobucket.com/albums/w435/ShineyOzSTOC/Russell%20Day-Long%20seat/20150721_142400_zpsg7ngxeya.jpg) (http://s1075.photobucket.com/user/ShineyOzSTOC/media/Russell%20Day-Long%20seat/20150721_142400_zpsg7ngxeya.jpg.html)   (http://i1075.photobucket.com/albums/w435/ShineyOzSTOC/Russell%20Day-Long%20seat/20150722_115748_zpswdb73rin.jpg) (http://s1075.photobucket.com/user/ShineyOzSTOC/media/Russell%20Day-Long%20seat/20150722_115748_zpswdb73rin.jpg.html)

(http://i1075.photobucket.com/albums/w435/ShineyOzSTOC/Russell%20Day-Long%20seat/20150722_115659_zpsv140dya9.jpg) (http://s1075.photobucket.com/user/ShineyOzSTOC/media/Russell%20Day-Long%20seat/20150722_115659_zpsv140dya9.jpg.html)

(http://i1075.photobucket.com/albums/w435/ShineyOzSTOC/Russell%20Day-Long%20seat/20150722_115718_zpslpgrron7.jpg) (http://s1075.photobucket.com/user/ShineyOzSTOC/media/Russell%20Day-Long%20seat/20150722_115718_zpslpgrron7.jpg.html)

NEW SEATS ON THE BIKE WITHOUT BACKREST

(http://i1075.photobucket.com/albums/w435/ShineyOzSTOC/Russell%20Day-Long%20seat/20150721_141825_zpspw0mvvok.jpg) (http://s1075.photobucket.com/user/ShineyOzSTOC/media/Russell%20Day-Long%20seat/20150721_141825_zpspw0mvvok.jpg.html)

(http://i1075.photobucket.com/albums/w435/ShineyOzSTOC/Russell%20Day-Long%20seat/20150721_141839_zpszdnrk89o.jpg) (http://s1075.photobucket.com/user/ShineyOzSTOC/media/Russell%20Day-Long%20seat/20150721_141839_zpszdnrk89o.jpg.html)




Cheers
Shiney
Title: Re: New Russell Day-Long Seats
Post by: StinkyPete on July 22, 2015, 12:38:18 PM
There will be no stopping you now my friend.   :thumb
Title: Re: New Russell Day-Long Seats
Post by: saaz on July 22, 2015, 12:52:35 PM
Looks great  :thumbs
Title: Re: New Russell Day-Long Seats
Post by: ST2UP on July 22, 2015, 01:19:04 PM
AWESOME  :runyay


I will teach you the secret Russell Day-Long hand shake now Shiney  :p
Title: Re: New Russell Day-Long Seats
Post by: Diesel on July 22, 2015, 01:23:22 PM
PHWOOOAAAR! That is certainly the cat's pyjamas!       WOW:


Well done ol mate.      :thumb
Title: Re: New Russell Day-Long Seats
Post by: Sicman on July 22, 2015, 02:21:50 PM
 ++
Title: Re: New Russell Day-Long Seats
Post by: Biggles on July 22, 2015, 03:22:11 PM
Looks good.
You could make an airline-type tray to go in the backrest mount then you wouldn't have to stop for meals as Carol could serve them up as you go.

Interesting Customs description: "Motorcycle seat repaired under warranty"'     ;-*
Title: Re: New Russell Day-Long Seats
Post by: Shiney on July 22, 2015, 03:49:21 PM
Thanks guys :-++ :-++ :-++

I look forward to many thousand comfy ks from these seats :grin and am intrigued by Biggles suggestion and this handshake ST2UP speaks of ;-*

Thanks again guys :hatwave

Title: Re: New Russell Day-Long Seats
Post by: Wild Rose on July 22, 2015, 04:41:26 PM
Looks good mate  :like Enjoy
Looking forward to the ride report  :popcorn :popcorn :popcorn :popcorn
Title: Re: New Russell Day-Long Seats
Post by: Abe on July 22, 2015, 06:19:27 PM
You and Carol are going to love the seats  :like

Reminds me, need to sell my Corbin seat.
Title: Re: New Russell Day-Long Seats
Post by: tj189 on July 22, 2015, 09:09:12 PM
nice  :like
Title: Re: New Russell Day-Long Seats
Post by: Gadget on July 22, 2015, 09:16:37 PM
Awesome!
Title: Re: New Russell Day-Long Seats
Post by: Assassin on July 23, 2015, 06:05:36 AM
They look really great !! What was the final cost of these ? I might have mine done as well...!! And how long were you without your seats ?


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Title: Re: New Russell Day-Long Seats
Post by: ppopeye on July 23, 2015, 08:55:43 AM
They look like my couch


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Title: Re: New Russell Day-Long Seats
Post by: Biggles on July 23, 2015, 09:36:51 AM
They look really great !! What was the final cost of these ? I might have mine done as well...!! And how long were you without your seats ?

You can buy Abe's Corbin to use while you seats are away "being repaired under warranty".
Title: Re: New Russell Day-Long Seats
Post by: Shiney on July 23, 2015, 11:00:24 AM
They look really great !! What was the final cost of these ? I might have mine done as well...!! And how long were you without your seats ?


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The following is the cost from Russell Day-Long (in USD)

Modify Both seats          $605   (Rider & Pillion)
Heavy Duty Suspension $45     (Required for riders over 120kgs)
Driver's Backrest            $275
Shipping Charge            $125
Insurance                      $4.95   (55c per $100)

Total in USD                   $1054.95

+ Delivery from Oz        $103.15


I brought a second set of seats from ST2UP for $200 to use while the my originals were being modified.

It took just under 4weeks total for the whole process.

7 days for delivery to the US.
12 days for production.
7 days for delivery back to Australia.


I hope this helps

Cheers
Shiney
Title: Re: New Russell Day-Long Seats
Post by: Marcus on July 23, 2015, 12:35:23 PM
(http://s.quickmeme.com/img/3e/3e5010605113e6c136968acf6722d80b046024664edccc8f5bf681964bdeb812.jpg)
Title: Re: New Russell Day-Long Seats
Post by: Biggles on July 23, 2015, 01:27:35 PM
AU$1500+ at today's exchange rate.      :eek
Think I'll just have to keep standing up riding through towns.     :thumb
Title: Re: New Russell Day-Long Seats
Post by: dugite on July 23, 2015, 04:11:04 PM
Nice job
Title: Re: New Russell Day-Long Seats
Post by: Shiney on July 23, 2015, 06:56:26 PM
AU$1500+ at today's exchange rate.      :eek
Think I'll just have to keep standing up riding through towns.     :thumb

Yeah it's a pricy bit of kit :eek
But if your under 120kg and don't want the backrest it drops AU$430 off that price.
Then it's just over AU$1000 ;-*
Title: Re: New Russell Day-Long Seats
Post by: richo on July 23, 2015, 07:00:14 PM
I just found a good reason to go on a diet.   :EatCake
Title: Re: New Russell Day-Long Seats
Post by: Marcus on July 23, 2015, 07:02:50 PM
Yeap I had chance from 1000


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Title: Re: New Russell Day-Long Seats
Post by: Assassin on July 23, 2015, 07:30:29 PM

They look really great !! What was the final cost of these ? I might have mine done as well...!! And how long were you without your seats ?

You can buy Abe's Corbin to use while you seats are away "being repaired under warranty".

How do I get hold of Abe, I'd be interested in the Corbin seat....:)


Assassin !!
Title: Re: New Russell Day-Long Seats
Post by: Shiney on July 23, 2015, 07:50:30 PM

They look really great !! What was the final cost of these ? I might have mine done as well...!! And how long were you without your seats ?

You can buy Abe's Corbin to use while you seats are away "being repaired under warranty".

How do I get hold of Abe, I'd be interested in the Corbin seat....:)


Assassin !!

Scroll up to where he posted and click on the speech bubble icon under his name to send him a PM :thumbsup
Title: Re: New Russell Day-Long Seats
Post by: Cerebral Knievel on February 16, 2016, 01:37:30 PM
Took the leap of faith today....pics taken,measurements made and order form filled out.
Planning a big wandering expedition for later on this year so i'm hoping my bum will be grateful because it will be a long time before my wallet forgives me   :-(((
Title: Re: New Russell Day-Long Seats
Post by: ST2UP on February 16, 2016, 01:43:48 PM
You won't regret it Duncan  ;-*
Title: Re: New Russell Day-Long Seats
Post by: Cerebral Knievel on February 16, 2016, 01:59:43 PM
The good old S3... full cow...in rectangle - 1 kg short of the extra seat suspension  :whistle
Now just awaiting a confirmation email with prod date and payment method.
Title: Re: New Russell Day-Long Seats
Post by: Marcus on February 16, 2016, 02:31:46 PM
Took the leap of faith today....pics taken,measurements made and order form filled out.
Planning a big wandering expedition for later on this year so i'm hoping my bum will be grateful because it will be a long time before my wallet forgives me   :-(((

I don't know ANYONE who has regretted it
Title: Re: New Russell Day-Long Seats
Post by: Cerebral Knievel on February 16, 2016, 02:37:38 PM
This is a no win situation question like asking any Lady her weight,so i will learn to tap dance delicately ....
I note in your costing below you paid for the extra seat suspension but according to the Russell website that is for riders over 230 lbs which i work out to be 104.326kg using a conversion table.
The reason i am curious is that i come in at 1kg under the limit & am now a little unsure what to do - the difference being an extra US$45.
I am curious to find out if anyone lighter than this has ridden with your seat or anyone else's for that matter with the extra suspension and what is their impressions ?
Title: Re: New Russell Day-Long Seats
Post by: Marcus on February 16, 2016, 02:41:40 PM
Can't answer that. I'm skinny


*runs away*
Title: Re: New Russell Day-Long Seats
Post by: Cerebral Knievel on February 16, 2016, 02:43:39 PM
Can't answer that. I'm skinny


*runs away*

B*RSTARDO  :Whipped
Title: Re: New Russell Day-Long Seats
Post by: Diesel on February 16, 2016, 03:26:55 PM
Whatever ST2UP ordered (spring or no spring?) was fine for my 95kg frame.... okay okay 104!       |-i
Title: Re: New Russell Day-Long Seats
Post by: ST2UP on February 16, 2016, 03:30:29 PM
Whatever ST2UP ordered (spring or no spring?) was fine for my 95kg frame.... okay okay 104!       |-i


Negative on the spring  ;-* I thought it was recommended for 120Kg and greater  :think1

Something tells me its not a spring just a heavier weighted foam layer added  :think1
Title: Re: New Russell Day-Long Seats
Post by: Lionel on February 16, 2016, 03:37:40 PM
Yep. Marcus and I are the skinny twins.
Title: Re: New Russell Day-Long Seats
Post by: Cerebral Knievel on February 16, 2016, 03:43:37 PM
From the Russell website:
Heavy-Duty Suspension
In most cases adequate outer buttock support is provided in the standard system for the driver and proper combination of foam densities for the passenger. But for drivers weighing 230 lbs or more and passengers weighing 150lbs or more, the Heavy Duty Suspension is required for adequate support. $45.00 per saddle.

Include the additional charge for each Heavy-Duty Suspension that applies in your order form.
If Heavy-Duty Suspension clearly does not apply, do not include it in your order. Like overload springs on a truck, it will result in too stiff a ride if the weight is not there to make it flex.

http://www.day-long.com/place-your-order/tips-shipping/ (http://www.day-long.com/place-your-order/tips-shipping/)

Title: Re: New Russell Day-Long Seats
Post by: PC on February 16, 2016, 04:39:17 PM
Talk to Shiney he has the suspension in his seat for his fat arse body mass
Title: Re: New Russell Day-Long Seats
Post by: Brian on February 16, 2016, 06:13:07 PM
Whatever ST2UP ordered (spring or no spring?) was fine for my 95kg frame.... okay okay 104!       |-i

Now THAT was a LoL moment......nearly choked on my latte
Title: Re: New Russell Day-Long Seats
Post by: Shiney on February 16, 2016, 11:23:08 PM
I do indeed have the extra suspension due to my extra weight (I'm working on it though and am down from 134kg to 122kg :grin)
As for the extra suspension, I believe when I spoke to them they said it was required for riders over 120 kg.

So as your a lightweight :wink1 get it without :thumbsup
Title: Re: New Russell Day-Long Seats
Post by: StinkyPete on July 08, 2018, 09:52:14 AM
This is for those of you who have, or are considering a Russell Daylong Seat from Russell Cycle Products in the US.   I always envisaged that their production facility would be a big and busy factory, filling orders from all around the world.   Not so!!     Here's a Street View image of their very modest facility.

My Beemer seat is there at the moment.  :runyay
Title: Re: New Russell Day-Long Seats
Post by: Skip on July 08, 2018, 11:29:16 AM
That is interesting. I also would thought it would be a 'significant' facility, being in the USA and all.
 
Title: Re: New Russell Day-Long Seats
Post by: Marcus on July 08, 2018, 11:32:43 AM
As far as I knew it was a family run business
Title: Re: New Russell Day-Long Seats
Post by: Skip on July 08, 2018, 11:54:00 AM
As far as I knew it was a family run business
Would that be the Russell family by any chance?  :grin
Title: Re: New Russell Day-Long Seats
Post by: Shillas on July 08, 2018, 07:26:33 PM
As far as I knew it was a family run business
Would that be the Russell family by any chance?  :grin

Blended family.  The Days & the Longs got together, hence the hypen.  ;-*
Title: Re: New Russell Day-Long Seats
Post by: Joso on July 08, 2018, 07:59:27 PM
All you people looking for comfy seats get in touch with Gary at metcruz seats in Yeppoon Qld did my st1100 seat $450.00 & I think just as good as you will get was only 4 days and it was back on the bike well worth the dollars st2up has seen the seat said it was great will be at NR in Mackay if anyone wants to try it
Title: Re: New Russell Day-Long Seats
Post by: Biggles on July 08, 2018, 10:22:19 PM
All you people looking for comfy seats get in touch with Gary at metcruz seats in Yeppoon Qld did my st1100 seat $450.00 & I think just as good as you will get was only 4 days and it was back on the bike well worth the dollars st2up has seen the seat said it was great will be at NR in Mackay if anyone wants to try it

Be sure to remind us about that when we all get there.  I'll be in the queue, although my standard seat with an Airhawk under the sheepie is good for 22 hours with 4 x 20 minute breaks.
Title: Re: New Russell Day-Long Seats
Post by: Cerebral Knievel on July 08, 2018, 10:59:21 PM
All you people looking for comfy seats get in touch with Gary at metcruz seats in Yeppoon Qld did my st1100 seat $450.00 & I think just as good as you will get was only 4 days and it was back on the bike well worth the dollars st2up has seen the seat said it was great will be at NR in Mackay if anyone wants to try it

Be sure to remind us about that when we all get there.  I'll be in the queue, although my standard seat with an Airhawk under the sheepie is good for 22 hours with 4 x 20 minute breaks.

It help that you are slightly heavier than Helium too Biggles  :whistle
Title: Re: New Russell Day-Long Seats
Post by: Biggles on July 09, 2018, 12:00:28 AM
It help that you are slightly heavier than Helium too Biggles  :whistle

Ah yes, but concentrated on a narrow base.     :p
Title: Re: New Russell Day-Long Seats
Post by: Flubby - (Duanne} on October 02, 2018, 08:47:18 AM
All you people looking for comfy seats get in touch with Gary at metcruz seats in Yeppoon Qld did my st1100 seat $450.00 & I think just as good as you will get was only 4 days and it was back on the bike well worth the dollars st2up has seen the seat said it was great will be at NR in Mackay if anyone wants to try it

Be sure to remind us about that when we all get there.  I'll be in the queue, although my standard seat with an Airhawk under the sheepie is good for 22 hours with 4 x 20 minute breaks.

It help that you are slightly heavier than Helium too Biggles  :whistle

Hey Biggles I was just watching the reviews on Air hawk.. look impressive.. what model airhawk did you get??
I might need to invest in one of these for my fat ass.
Title: Re: New Russell Day-Long Seats
Post by: Marcus on October 02, 2018, 08:56:26 AM

Hey Biggles I was just watching the reviews on Air hawk.. look impressive.. what model airhawk did you get??
I might need to invest in one of these for my fat ass.

I can send you mine if you want, just PM me your address
Title: Re: New Russell Day-Long Seats
Post by: Biggles on October 02, 2018, 09:26:34 AM
Hey Biggles I was just watching the reviews on Air hawk.. look impressive.. what model airhawk did you get??
I might need to invest in one of these for my fat ass.

It looks like you're set, but I got the wide one because it fits the seat, not because my cute butt needs width.  It's the 14" as I recall.
Title: Re: New Russell Day-Long Seats
Post by: Flubby - (Duanne} on October 02, 2018, 09:32:55 AM
Cheers Biggles and a huge Thanks to MARCUS for the airhawk coming my way... you guys rock..
Love the fact that people care still able to help out others and so bloody generous.. i am humbled.
Title: Re: New Russell Day-Long Seats
Post by: Marcus on October 02, 2018, 10:23:23 AM
Thanks to MARCUS for the airhawk coming my way... you guys rock..
Love the fact that people care still able to help out others and so bloody generous.. i am humbled.
You're very welcome :D
Title: Re: New Russell Day-Long Seats
Post by: Flubby - (Duanne} on October 05, 2018, 11:14:42 PM
Cheers Marcus that Air Hawk Arrived today.. will fit it tomorrow and go for a squirt.. So appreciative.. I owe you a beer or three
Title: Re: New Russell Day-Long Seats
Post by: Marcus on October 06, 2018, 07:45:05 AM
Cheers Marcus that Air Hawk Arrived today.. will fit it tomorrow and go for a squirt.. So appreciative.. I owe you a beer or three

No worries, the trick is working out how much air to put in, some people with a minimal amount of air, I was the opposite I ran with quite a bit of air in there. It's a crab shoot on which you prefer.

Title: Re: New Russell Day-Long Seats
Post by: Biggles on October 06, 2018, 10:27:40 AM
It's a crab shoot on which you prefer.

You shoot crabs down there?  Other places it's a "crap shoot".    :crackup

Quote from source:
Craps is a game in which players make wagers on the outcomes of rolls of dice. Because dice tumble randomly and the outcome is not predictable, craps is a game of chance. From this we can infer the meaning of the metaphorical term crap shoot—that is, a situation whose outcome is not predictable.
Title: Re: New Russell Day-Long Seats
Post by: Cerebral Knievel on October 06, 2018, 10:34:36 AM
Marcus is a sea changer now Biggles so it could be a crab shoot unless the sewerage outlet is nearby, then it would be a crap shoot.Bondi cigar anyone ?
Title: Re: New Russell Day-Long Seats
Post by: Marcus on October 06, 2018, 11:35:59 AM
Oh wow you guys are quick to pick up the on typos hahah
Title: Re: New Russell Day-Long Seats
Post by: Biggles on October 06, 2018, 12:20:02 PM
Oh wow you guys are quick to pick up the on typos hahah

Garn.  "b" and "p" are different fingers.  You really thought it was about shooting crabs.   :grin
Anyway, no crabs were injured in this exchange.    >:()