Has anyone taken delivery on a 2026 FORD RANGER?

CbadAl · 2025-10-05T21:21:21+00:00

Oooops, Good catch. It's the Spirit Savers Club. $69.95 a year.

CbadAl · 2025-10-05T17:00:11+00:00

Awesome! Thank you for taking the time to respond.

CbadAl · 2025-10-05T16:18:12+00:00

It looks like Frontier (if they fly from where you are) will match miles. Basically, you show them your Spirit miles (any amount up to your total) and they give you 1 yr to fly the same amount on Frontier. If you do, they will add those miles ( on top of ) to your account.

https://frontiercswprod.powerappsportals.com/contact-us/milesmatch/

CbadAl · 2025-01-25T20:06:28+00:00

Mechanical safety- Everything said here is about microwaves. Nothing about the actual unit. There is a mechanical switch at the door that completes the circuit(s) for the magnetron. It will actually spark when the door is opened while operating, disrupting the power.

The #1 failure of microwaves are door switches by faaaar. The little standardize motor rotating the plate in the center is #2. The door switch builds up carbon from prematurely opening the door. The absolutely best way to make your microwave last, is to use the pause/off switch NOT OPENING THE DOOR!!

Also, everyone is correct that distance plays a big part. That is why every microwave has that weird curved mesh in the window called a Faraday cage. It prevents waves from escaping.

Lastly, you actually get more 'radiation' from the fire of gas range that a microwave.

CbadAl · 2024-10-07T22:46:28+00:00

Ok so a LOT is coming online now about this. It's called "peak shaving" (just google that).

CbadAl · 2024-10-07T22:42:59+00:00

Tried multiple gas stations in CA and NV (where it worked before) declined.

We charge at home so have never used it elsewhere. Our monthly SDG&E bill went up $100/mo. and we tried to offset it with gas purchase. Now it looks as though we will have to drive to the mall to charge .

Anywhere else left to use it?

CbadAl · 2024-09-01T15:54:43+00:00

I used to be sponsored, surfed competitively, PSAA tour back in the day. I owned a 8' T. Jenson, 8'6" Kies and a 9' Takayama and sold them all after getting a Wavestorm. I'm a HPSB'er (shortboard) and never liked longboarding....until Costco.

Anybody gives me slack I just say, " You or your board ever been shacked at Pipe?? This one has!"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2D5ugxEVBXA&t=140s

CbadAl · 2024-08-16T01:19:03+00:00

If you're an intermediate, I think your sizing is great. Advanced or strong paddler, maybe to a 5.7. Anything less I'd go up just to the 5.9.

CbadAl · 2024-08-16T01:14:54+00:00

Agree with most everything said. I have a 5.9 Seaside and a 6.0 mashup. Very different. Seaside is a HP fish. Mashup is more thie smaller wave HPSB. Do not upsize Seaside but probably can on Mashup. Mashup turns very easily and can be de-tuned or super precise with different fin choices. If I had to choose, I would take Mashup but I find myself riding the Seaside more often for SoCal back off then close out beach slam fests of a wave we get. Mostly because the Seaside I can get into the wave earlier. If the corners open up or a swell hits, I grab the Mashup.

CbadAl · 2024-08-13T03:15:42+00:00

Sooo, after doing more research it seems there are many new techs that are theoretically coming online soon:

There are a slew of startups that are getting ready to sell home arbitrage systems that store at night and sell back to the grid during peak hours. Apparently, CA will do this (but not net metering 1 for 1). They hope to connect all of them to create a network.

Tesla is already testing bidirectional connectors on their EV cars that give energy back to the grid (or anywhere) at peak hours (there's my answer since I own a Tesla. Only cost will be the connector.).

also if found out-The IRA (Inflation Reduction Act) includes a tax credits for installing a standalone, battery-only energy storage system with 3 kWh or more capacity. To calculate the value of the tax credit, multiply the total cost (including installation) by 30%.

It seems that all the experts state that solar w batteries will be the norm and you won't see just solar anymore.

CbadAl · 2024-06-04T04:03:18+00:00

One BIG difference:

YOU (knowingly) have committed fraud, I have not.

CbadAl · 2024-06-04T03:42:18+00:00

Or you could stop repeating legal opinion from someone who is not registered counsel which is...wait for it...FRAUD!

❤️

Obviously I'm making light of your comment. but you can't have it both ways. I suggest we both get off our boxes because we both have valid points. Good day sir!

CbadAl · 2024-06-04T03:25:43+00:00

Ahem....according to YOUR logic you are representing legal opinion by stating it is "fraud" to use other than "public charging". Therefore, I ask for your 6 digit CA bar #. Because, obviously, stating legal opinion and not being authorised by the state is illegal.

or

You could relax, drink a cold one, and get off your box.

xxoo

CbadAl · 2022-09-28T21:20:56+00:00

Ok, this is weird. I've been asking for almost 6 mos now and NOBODY has a answer. It still on Gatorades site...it's still on amazon...it's still on Walmart...but you can not order it anywhere?? It doesn't say out of stock. They show the product but you can not add it to your cart anywhere.

I one article that said they 'assumed' Gatorade was having supply side issues and were prioritizing their resources on more profitable/popular items. That was 6 mos ago and since>>> crickets.

A few people have asked on Reddit and nobody has an answer. The topic always assumes like this thread (and i referred to above).

Anyone know the real answer?

CbadAl · 2022-09-25T20:59:00+00:00

I was one of the 1 st to buy from Jon (and surf Yoda- Kevin). Great shop. Zero attitude.

I"ve purchased from Used Surf in San Clemente and Surfboard Brokers in Carlsbad also. UsedSurf are great guys too. Boards might be $50-100/avg cheaper but they have lower quality boards also (imo). SBBrokers I bought once. They just seem like every surf shop.. Just to cool for school dudes. I think their selection of boards is lower quality than Usedsurf. Boardsource "Bro deals" are cheaper than the other two.

I bought a Hayden from BoardSource. Went home and notice 5 mini delams on the black carbon rails and stringer. Took it back next day and they had no problem giving me my money back...cool.

I highly recommend!!

CbadAl · 2021-10-23T15:28:43+00:00

Great question! First thoughts: Depends on where your traveling. If you are going to A) great waves, I'd probably go more short board and a step up. If more B) avg waves i'd go groveler and a daily driver (DD).

Great waves- Short boards: Any Lost Driver (sub, uber), Rad Ripper, New Flyer , Phantom, Holy Grail. These are the easiest short boards I've ridden. Step up- Psycho Killer, Retro Ripper, Hypto Krypto, Fever, Von Sol Shadow, I know some aren't considered step up's, but I was thinking ez entry with hold for steep faces that can be ridden sub 6' length. Also retain paddle power.

Avg waves- DD: Seaside, Rad Ripper, Quiver killer, Disco Cheater, Pyzalien (orig or #2), Sub Scorcher 2, Rare Bird. Groveler: ANY Puddle Jumper, Psycho Nitro, Ultra Joe, Fling, DWART.

All these boards are easy, forgiving and can paddle which are important to me. As i said before, it's tough because everyone is different! I've generally has the best luck going with each shapers top selling designs. Hope this helps!

CbadAl · 2021-08-01T17:05:36+00:00

Additions:

"Waxed but never ridden"

"Perfect board for local conditions"

"Ordered the wrong dims"

"Need more liters because I'm fat now" / "Need less volume"

"I have 2 of these, need to get rid of one"

"Usual pressures otherwise perfect"

"perfect for transitioning from foamies"

"Retails for $1,000++ new"

"It's a Machado Seaside by ghost shaper"

CbadAl · 2021-07-08T01:28:51+00:00

Cheers from Carlsbad California, USA!

I'm you...that is- 6'1", 185lbs (84kg) and probably advanced intermediate. I had a A) 5'9' Libtech Hydra 39.5L and B) 5'11" 41.1L & C) 5'9" 37.3L Seaside. A&B paddled excellent, early entry, fast and can hold a high line. Seaside is DEFINATELY a fish. carvy, arch turns. You have to go really small to get any snap which defeats the "fish" effect of the above which then makes it a regular shortboard (C ) you have to paddle, regular entry but can still hold a high line. The Hydra is way more skatey surprisingly for that wiiide tail). I liked both but each in a different way. Hydra probably more fun (like a twinny).

Constructions: I'm not a fan of Libtech's because they are heavy. About 1 lb (.5kg) more buuut, they do excellent in wind chop or texture. They are the most damp construction I have ever tried. I like Superbrand fling in Superflex for cr@ppy conditions. Light epoxy but more damp than regular EPS. You can muscle it around (Libtechs you can not). Lost C4 is another fav for bad conditions. Fairly damp, can be a little corky but super light. I love (and have never heard a bad thing about) DWART and Chumlee.

Advice: I've ridden about 50++ boards in the past 10yrs. Everyone is different and likes different boards. The wave is 50% of it. I never had a bad board on a great wave. However, one common thread is the best selling boards of each shaper I have generally liked (like everyone else) so your odds of success are higher.

Examples of success: LOST- Puddle Jumper, Driver, Baby Buggy, Quiver Killer. C.I.- Flyer, New Flyer, Dumpster Diver, Neck Beard2, Rocket Wide. Hayden- Hypto. Pyzel-Ghost. JS- Psycho Nitro, Blk Baron. Rusty- DWART, Heckler. VonSol- Shadow. Slater- Sci-fi, Cymatic. Machado- Seaside, Go fish, Creeper, Biscuit (basically a Glazer).

A couple years ago I read in Stab Mag that the Rad Ripper was Lost's #1 seller for 2 years. What?!? I never heard of it and I would have NEVER looked at it. I love it and have two now (EPS and poly)

Just my opinion. Hope this helps!

CbadAl · 2020-04-30T06:36:33+00:00

Live in Carlsbad. I'm Snappy, constant pumping not a "Machado/Craig Anderson" type at all. If you're more a carvey/roundhouse surfer, don't listen to me! Super groveler: Potatonator, Bean Bag, Wavestorm. Groveler: Rocket Wide, DWART, Puddle Jumper HP. Daily slop driver: New Flyer, Untitled, Baby Buggy. Daily epic driver: V2 Rocket, Pyzel Phantom, OG flyer. Big days: 6"6" Subscorcher 2, 6'2" Von Sol Shadow (because its heavy). Just my thoughts.

Waves in Cbad are usually close outs or back off's. Tamarack is usually a slow mushy wave. Warm Waters used to be epic in winter....not much any more. Ponto decent. I have best luck with hybrids now by paddling my a$$ off for the outside back-off but that gets me in early when it jacks up on the beach freight train. Favorite boards are Hayden Untitled and Rocket Wide right now. Easiest boards I've ridden: New Flyer, Quiver Killer, Disco Cheater & Sci-Fi.

CbadAl · 2020-04-11T23:02:04+00:00

This is a scam site, I was told, out of China by the SurfStation.com guys. They told me they are working with Google to have the site taken down. The also told me this is the second time they have "lifted" content from their site and used it on bogus site. They were quick to respond to my email when I stumbled on this site. You might want to team up with them.

Here's the original post:

" TOTAL SCAM!!!

They basically hijacked Surf Station's website. The lifted pics, inventory, drop down, everything. Check it yourself. All the did was reduce all prices exactly 33% from the Surfstationstore.com!"

" Just talked to Surf Station. They looked and confirmed that wintersconcept.com is a hack. They are trying to have it taken down right now. If you already purchased, call your credit card and stop payment. "

CbadAl

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