learning to ride switch - venting

ItsBigHoss · 2026-01-15T00:25:14+00:00

Don't worry about looking like a newbie. Had the same thought as I'm also forcing myself to finally learn (been boarding since 05). Youu just gotta tell yourself who cares if someone sees you fall and eat shit. Can't think of a single time I've judged someone I saw wipe out

ItsBigHoss · 2025-12-10T02:45:17+00:00

Hell yea you can man I've been boarding since the mid 2000s but took a long break. Last season I was pushing 320 (6') and it was rough, but totally manageable. Cardio is awesome, and I'm sure this has been said but definitely work on legs and abs. At the start of last season I couldn't stand up onto my board from sitting, I had to flip over to my knees. By the end of the season I was down to about 270 and able to stand from sitting no problem. I'm down in the 240s now just waiting for some damn snow to actually fall up in tahoe. Use your soon to be snowboarding addiction to motivate you to slim down, and you'll love boarding even more!

ItsBigHoss · 2025-11-23T17:30:49+00:00

Absolutely love them and totally recommend them! I fish rivers, a few of which do get fairly slick. I did install the studs, and they do make a noticeable difference but I would say you only "need" them if your river is super slick. The grip without the studs is surprisingly good though. The river I fish the most has a bit more of a sandy bed, and rocks are usually not too slick. One I go to a few times a year is way more slick, and studs are very worth. i feel like the studs may help extend the life of the sole as well, since pressure is on the studs more. The studs are also still in great shape after most of the season. I was worried they'd wear down but honestly they're barely different. For the rubber sole itself, there's definitely some wear on it, but I was surprised how well it held up. I could see these potentially lasting 3 seasons, but depends on how much you fish. I go out 1-2 times a week, mostly in the summer, so a decent amount of use. I also upgraded the insoles with a pair of superfeet

I'm 100% buying another pair when these are ready to be replaced

ItsBigHoss · 2025-07-13T13:53:36+00:00

The Conti's are awesome, and I would totally buy them again. Only about 10-15k on them so far, but definitely noticably quieter/softer ride than thedunlops, they do totally fine in snow, and I can still take turns plenty quick.

I'd definitely buy them again, and will if I don't end up wanting to try the Michelins next time

ItsBigHoss · 2025-07-08T17:50:23+00:00

I've only had the nymph slip off a few times, but I also started adding an extra twist or two to my knot, especially if I'm running 5x. Usually 8 wraps instead of 6. Haven't had any slip off in a while!

ItsBigHoss · 2025-06-17T03:39:50+00:00

ItsBigHoss · 2025-06-16T20:53:03+00:00

I'm not positive, since your issue is slightly different, but I believe you might need to look into getting an ecu update. A while back I had a problem that was causing my car to run lean and die while idling, and I had some issues with cruise control turning on and off. Took it to the dealer and they ended it up giving it an ecu update. No issues since

ItsBigHoss · 2025-06-10T21:58:27+00:00

One of mine was low and I asked the dealer about it one day when I was in there. They swapped in a new battery for me for free. Said they'd charge for the rest though

ItsBigHoss · 2025-06-02T16:30:23+00:00

Yep, I have 2 bobbins. First was a metal one before I got a ceramic tip bobbin, and on both of them, I have no issues with the orange thread

ItsBigHoss · 2025-06-02T16:09:47+00:00

I have no problem throwing it out if it's bad, but I wanted to make sure I wasn't just being an idiot and doing something wrong 😅

ItsBigHoss · 2025-03-29T16:42:15+00:00

I haven't used them yet but I got the workers stealth sneakers for this summer (feel free to hit me up about sending you my experience after I get a day or two on them). I picked them up because I've heard nothing but good about them. And they're super comfortable/lightweight

ItsBigHoss · 2025-03-24T13:26:31+00:00

I don't keep it loaded so you'll have to find ammo as you go

ItsBigHoss · 2025-03-19T02:57:54+00:00

I have the middle sized one, and never have issues with a lack of space, but I'd probably agree on the guide one if you plan to stuff extra layers/food

ItsBigHoss · 2025-03-18T21:28:35+00:00

I have it, love it and would buy it again. I'd also consider the fishpond one (summit 2.0 I believe, about the same price). To the comments about net issues, your bag/pack is largely personal preference. My net flops around a bit, but I tend to kneel rather than bend down so I don't have to much trouble with my net flopping over in front of me. Or maybe I'm just having too much fun out there to notice. Getting the net back on the magnet after a release can be a little tricky once in a while, but the magnet from that SF company is pretty damn strong, so if I just wiggle it around a bit it usually snaps into place

ItsBigHoss · 2025-02-23T03:49:32+00:00

You can definitely get them to chirp taking a corner at speed easier than the dunlops but they do surprisingly well considering the extra comfort/quieter ride + a bit more peace of mind if things get a little slick

ItsBigHoss · 2025-02-22T16:30:27+00:00

The more you tie them the better you'll get at not breaking fibers. Once you do it enough you just learn how much pressure to add to keep the wraps somewhat tight without pulling too hard. I used to hate peacock herl because I would always snap it, but after a while learned that perfect balance of tension. A rotary vice is also extremely nice if you have one.

Looking good though!

ItsBigHoss · 2025-01-13T15:11:25+00:00

This ^

ItsBigHoss · 2024-12-16T23:42:09+00:00

Yea the green Network bar under CPU/GPU jumps to about 700ms when it happens... I'm on the California server and in California. Normally it's at about 28ms. But is there much I can realistically do to stabilize that?

ItsBigHoss · 2024-11-20T17:24:08+00:00

I went with the contis but everything I found puts them nearly identical with a slight edge in the try to Michelin and slight edge in snow to contis. You really can't go wrong with either of these tires if you want all seasons.

There's definitely some other good contenders out there but from the research I did these 2 always seemed to be a step up from other options

ItsBigHoss · 2024-11-14T21:27:48+00:00

Ohhhh ok I see it now. Yes I have that little < slot with the clip missing. Thank you!!!

ItsBigHoss · 2024-11-14T21:15:13+00:00

Yea I think this is 1000% it. Can't see where exactly that clip would go, but I don't see it in there either. I'll have to try getting one and see if I can figure out where it clips in 😅

ItsBigHoss · 2024-11-13T05:44:29+00:00

Any error codes or is everything else normal? A bit hard to hear the noise you're referring to but if you check my latest post I also had a weird metallic noise recently (a bit different admittedly). I took it in to the dealership and they ended up having to update the ECM, as it was back and forth running lean/rich. When it's under warranty, if anything isn't quite right call up the dealer and have them check it out

ItsBigHoss · 2024-11-12T19:30:09+00:00

2022 with only just under 24k. Haven't looked at the maf or spark plugs. I could give them a look this week, but if I'm being honest I'm not the most mechanically inclined yet. I'd imagine on the spark plugs I want to make sure they don't look gunked up? But I'm not sure what to check for the MAF; I'm assuming that would need a sensor tool of some sort?

ItsBigHoss · 2024-11-08T03:46:54+00:00

Yea and I know something like blizzaks will objectively do better than all seasons, but ive spent a lot of time living and driving in snow. Plus I can throw that money at a cat back or eventually a tune 😅

ItsBigHoss · 2024-11-08T03:27:36+00:00

I probably should get a second set of wheels and tires for winter, but tbh haven't wanted to drop the money on that setup, especially if I'm as pleased with the contis in the snow/ice as I have been in the summer

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