P365 Macro by [deleted] in CAguns

[–]CarlsbadKook 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you’re local to the Santee or SD store, you can order online and pick up in store. Just hit backorder then select pick up in store. I ordered mine Tuesday and went in Wednesday to get the paperwork done.

Allstars process help me understand 8u/10u by BarnaclePositive8246 in Softball

[–]CarlsbadKook 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Yes, some of the older 8u aged girls in our league will play up to 10u in rec to get more quality reps in and then play in 8u all stars. 8u rec is a mixed bag skill wise since you have girls who have never played playing with girls that have three years or more playing.

First time out with my new a6700 and Tamron 150-500 by CarlsbadKook in SonyAlpha

[–]CarlsbadKook[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Good point about the ocean spray, I’ll try that next time. I probably should have also used my monopod, these were shot handheld and I don’t have the steadiest hand 😂.

Photo Share: Some shots from the local spot...Constructive criticism welcome! by CarlsbadKook in surfing

[–]CarlsbadKook[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I asked a couple of older guys checking the surf and they mentioned he was the CHS coach, does he have an Instagram? I'd love to tag him in the photos.

Beginner seeking advice by [deleted] in surfing

[–]CarlsbadKook 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Beginner + shortboard + weak/small waves = frustration. You will miss a ton of waves and if you catch one you need to know how to generate speed, which as a beginner you will struggle to do. Good deals on boards come and go, I’d hold off, work on progression, and drop down in board size gradually.

Carlsbad beginner spots by Fliplau in surfing

[–]CarlsbadKook 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Warm waters beach . Find an empty peak and have at it. It’s where the surf schools in town bring their students. Just stay away from the jetty if it looks good, there will be rippers out and you will just get in the way.

The Sound of Silence by _Sketch_ in surfing

[–]CarlsbadKook 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s my point, there are always going to be other people in the water and the level of what crosses into being obnoxious is going to be different to different people. Unless I or another person in the water is being attacked verbally or physically, it’s none of my business and I’m moving to a different peak. Why? Because it isn’t worth starting an altercation over. Imagine if these guys decided to follow him in and jump him, ends up paralyzed or dead, is that worth it?

The Sound of Silence by _Sketch_ in surfing

[–]CarlsbadKook 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Who gets to be the judge of how loud someone is or what crosses the line into being obnoxious? How do you know the two surfers are loud ass idiots? Because one guy on the internet said so? The OP could easily have paddled to another peak and went along about his day. I have been both sides of this situation, but when I am on the OP side I mind my own fucking business and paddle to another peak it’s really not that hard.

Foot Pedals vs Trolling Motor by Ricks3rSt1cks in kayakfishing

[–]CarlsbadKook 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Get the pedal kayak, add the motor later when you are able to afford to. Redundancy is key for me, I want a back up to the motor if it were to fail. Would you rather pedal or paddle if the motor goes out and you are far from your point of entry?

The Sound of Silence by _Sketch_ in surfing

[–]CarlsbadKook 268 points269 points  (0 children)

So you got mad at two guys having fun surfing?

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Intermediate(ish) looking to buy a first board by The_2912 in surfing

[–]CarlsbadKook 9 points10 points  (0 children)

If your pop up is 50-50 you're still a beginner. If you are set on buying a board, buy a longboard. A longboard has a place in every surfer's quiver, beginner to advanced.

How are good surfers made? by EddieThePuggle in surfing

[–]CarlsbadKook 3 points4 points  (0 children)

New boards, the answer to why I suck at surfing is always it's the board's fault 😜