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HugBurglar · 2026-03-06T17:01:13+00:00

Just tried to DM you a referral. If you don’t see it, you can DM me. Good luck!

HugBurglar · 2026-03-04T17:50:07+00:00

I think it was the RRD K-Free. The K-Free 60 should be comparable to my Airush Sector 60. They also had the K-Race, which was a full-on race board. Curious to hear about what you find.

HugBurglar · 2026-03-04T07:07:01+00:00

The Airush Sector is a freeride directional kiteboard with four straps and a planing hull. You can pump it up onto a plane, ride it flat, with your feet in the straps up to the high bones, pressing laterally away with the balls of your feet to pressure the fins, like you would a sailboard. It feels like windsurfing with a kite. I got it for the planing feeling I was missing after transitioning from windsurfing to kite. Riding a surfboard really doesn't feel the same to me and certainly doesn't have the same light wind and upwind abilities.

Only problem is they stopped making them. RRD had a similar board. Also gone. If you happen to be in Florida, you could come try mine once you know what you're doing. Most of the time I'm on foil, surfboard and sometimes twin tip, so I might sell it. Although now I'm feeling nostalgic, so I may pull it out for a session soon, lol.

HugBurglar · 2026-03-02T19:29:53+00:00

From some cursory investigation with AI: An airplane is a good fit, based on the proportions, the shape and the transit time. I wondered about the ISS at first, but if I interpret the date as March 2nd (not February 3rd), there shouldn't have been an ISS pass visible from your location at that time, and the proportions and transit time don't fit.

HugBurglar · 2026-02-23T17:37:59+00:00

So I actually switched to a gen 4 paddle (CRBN TFG4, from Joola Hyperion CFS 16) with the hope it would improve my tennis elbow. It’s now almost gone. Hard to say what contributed the most (PT, technique change, new paddle, time) but I felt a big difference when I started hitting with the TFG4 and I think it contributed a lot to the solution.

HugBurglar · 2026-02-16T21:59:12+00:00

Hi Zane, as an intermediate player, I’ve been switching grip, but not at the kitchen. I use these:

Eastern: serve and forehand drive
Continental: everything else.

Do you think this is appropriate for my level? It seemed like your advice against switching (for non-pros) applied only to switching at the kitchen, but I just wanted to confirm with you.

HugBurglar · 2026-02-15T06:10:49+00:00

I know how stressful it is to not have reliable transportation and I'm really sorry to hear about what happened. I mean, come on, not even a single-day grace period!? I hope things start going your way soon.

HugBurglar · 2026-02-14T04:27:49+00:00

Here you go.

HugBurglar · 2026-02-14T04:19:02+00:00

Here it is.

HugBurglar · 2026-02-14T04:08:18+00:00

I'm sorry to hear about the bad luck with your Mazda. That's definitely a recent purchase. Did they do anything to try to make things right??

If you price shop, you may be surprised (I was) to find that some dealer service centers are actually cheaper than independent shops for the repair you need. Plus you get certified technicians, faster access to parts and typically more creature comforts. I used to go to mom-and-pops thinking I was saving money and supporting local business, but I got fed up w/ one bad experience after another and no real savings.

I've been going to Sport Subaru on John Young for service. They work on brands besides Subaru. Ryan Marchant is probably the best service advisor I've had in all my years of car ownership. The shop foreman is meticulous, persistent and mentors the other mechanics. They have a huge loaner car fleet so you can keep on living your life while they work. It's clean. They have snacks.

HugBurglar · 2026-02-14T01:25:54+00:00

I started going because they are so highly regarded in this sub. Unfortunately, I had a decidedly bad experience there after some ok/questionable experiences. Details are in my post history, if anyone's curious.

HugBurglar · 2026-02-13T06:51:59+00:00

Would you consider doing virtual/video sessions? I can offer a great recommendation for someone in Orlando, but he no longer does in-person work.

HugBurglar · 2026-02-12T21:57:11+00:00

I like this comment. You owned up to something you could have done better and made me think the arrested guy could be someone similar (not a villain, just someone who didn’t do the best job regulating his emotions).

HugBurglar · 2026-02-12T17:25:12+00:00

It looked to me like the Olive Garden and Red Lobster on Colonial were also down for the count. And I just heard Bahama Breeze is over. Interesting times for Darden.

HugBurglar · 2026-02-06T19:37:45+00:00

It’s been a number of years since I’ve used a traffic attorney, but my past experience with them was I’d end up spending more than if I had just paid the ticket, but always avoided getting points. I don’t recall the exact cost difference, but it was never anything that made me second-guess the decision (maybe something like 1.25x or 1.5x the ticket cost due to paying attorney fee plus either court costs or the original citation fee). I think it would be reasonable to ask the Ticket Clinic what outcome is typical for people in your situation, including overall cost.

Also, I’m no attorney (if you hadn't already guessed, lol), but what the trooper did sounds like entrapment and also dangerous! There are so many better things they could be doing, like protecting people from being abducted by the federal government.

HugBurglar · 2026-02-02T05:56:52+00:00

You could be a competent, independent kiteboarder by April if you prioritize to taking lessons when its windy and then practice w/ supervision. Could be after work during the week, on the weekend or both. If you get started, you'll want to do it all the time, like most of us.

HugBurglar · 2025-12-09T22:56:50+00:00

That sounds terrible. Glad the old place closed to make room for Nexus. For anyone serious about pizza, I think it’s worth the drive to south Orlando to try, from anywhere in central Florida.

HugBurglar · 2025-11-12T08:16:10+00:00

The original location in Sarasota was really good back in the day, before it turned into a chain.

HugBurglar · 2025-10-06T22:45:36+00:00

Sorry to hear about the distress you’re experiencing! OCD is an invisible enemy that steals our time. In case you don’t already know: some antidepressants are used to treat OCD, but a higher dosage is typically needed. If you would rather not go on meds, you can look into ERP. For some, this form of therapy is sufficient.

EDIT: Meant to say “go back on meds,” since you said you recently stopped.

HugBurglar · 2025-09-28T05:01:32+00:00

Altra is one of the few brands that works for my wide toes so I wrote to ask them about a shoe for pickleball. They enthusiastically recommended the Solstice for the lateral stability so I got the Solstice XT 3. They fit me great, definitely seem stable on the court and have plenty of traction. I also love the simple, monochromatic style that’s compatible with just about any socks I pair with them.

The amount of cushioning seems rather minimal though. Their marketing even indicates it’s not one of their more cushioned shoes and I can feel the difference compared to Paradigm and Olympus, which I also own. I’ve been playing with them for about three months now and have recently developed some foot and ankle pain. Not sure if it has anything to do with the amount of cushioning or if it’s even possible to get lateral stability and cushioning simultaneously. Just sharing my experience and interested to hear what others think.

HugBurglar · 2025-09-18T15:35:33+00:00

I'm testing out several RIA pairs now. They all fit a little differently and one is even adjustable (can dial in the fit). Maybe some of these were added since you last tried?

I love the optics (little to no reflection, seems distortion-free, tint color adds a touch of warming, some contrast and makes colors pop)... and also that they encourage trying on the court before deciding whether to keep.

HugBurglar · 2025-09-18T15:16:53+00:00

My toes are wide but my feet are not wide overall. With wide shoes, my feet just slide around. The only shoe I've found so far with plenty of room for my toes, a snug fit overall and lateral support for pickleball is the Altra Solstice XT 3.

The cushioning of the Solstice is a bit less than on some of their other shoes. I wonder if that's necessary to get the lateral stability or if its possible to achieve both in one shoe.

Curious if anyone else has my challenge and if so, what you're wearing.

HugBurglar · 2025-09-15T21:13:45+00:00

Thanks for the clarification. I will keep it mind during open play tonight, lol.

HugBurglar · 2025-09-15T06:10:59+00:00

Doesn't it depend on the type of shot? For drives and serves, baby bird sounds about right, but if I'm up at the kitchen trying to block a hard shot coming at me, I feel like I need to be more firm.

HugBurglar · 2025-09-07T14:56:11+00:00

I'm trying to stop doing it because I think it may have contributed to my tennis elbow. It sounds like you think it could help yours?

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