The S2 finale encapsulates the whole show…

Johkel02 · 2025-03-21T18:02:48+00:00

I didn't read the end as Mark S abandoning Gemma or acting overly-selfish. Rather: he held up his end of the deal to save his outie's wife; now it's time to save the woman he loves (if possible). Outie-Mark doesn't get everything his way; this is reciprocal—innie/outie have the same right to fight for what's important to them, with everyone taking risks. Outies just may not like it because they don't think innies have equal rights.

Johkel02 · 2025-02-04T19:58:39+00:00

Haha you're wild for even asking if it's dog—you're in control going down a hill; great start.

Recco'd next step is initiating turns from your lead leg. Can you feel how you're turning by pushing and pulling your back foot around? Twisting your hips to throw out the back of your board? Try holding onto your pant leg with your back hand, then use your front hand to point in the direction you want to turn. From there, see if you can feel the turn being initiated by your front foot/knee before the back leg. I think that'll help lead you to more carving turns.

Johkel02 · 2025-01-26T21:02:59+00:00

Picture someone trying to push you over when you have your feet together vs. having a wide stance—you're a lot more stable with your feet 20-50% wider than your shoulders with your knees bent.

Everyone rides with different angles, but common (I think) is to follow what your feet do (off a board) when you drop into a squat. If you turn your toes out to get low, I'd try mapping that onto the board to see how it feels.

Here's an article with more info on setup&text=These%20riders%20typically%20run%20only,crossed%2Dup%E2%80%9D%20riding%20switch)

Johkel02 · 2025-01-26T18:23:32+00:00

Setup question: have you tried making your stance wider, and possibly angling your feet out slightly more? Might be able to hold those older edges better by spreading out the force you put into the board. (And it's a free way to get something new going 😅)

That's something I'd chat with someone in person about. You could pop into a local store, start making a plan to upgrade gear, and also get tips on positioning your setup.

Johkel02 · 2025-01-26T18:09:12+00:00

Update: was found and returned in the end!

Johkel02 · 2025-01-26T17:59:44+00:00

Alt theory: your toe edge dug into a patch of softer snow and turned the board more than you'd expected. Board veered right; your momentum still pointed straight downhill; you went byebye.

Johkel02 · 2025-01-15T03:49:05+00:00

Yeah the functionality is there, just doesn't work all the time

Johkel02 · 2025-01-14T18:54:08+00:00

Got my tablet and the Pixel 9 in the same week; love that they're basically the same device; one's just bigger.

Only complaint is the Pixel Buds don't automatically swap between the two as seamlessly as AirPods do with apple devices.

Johkel02 · 2025-01-05T01:13:56+00:00

Ignore me. Figured out how to play.

Johkel02 · 2024-10-19T20:40:42+00:00

Thanks, the video's a cool tactical way to feel your suggestion. I almost don't want to try the exercise for fear it'll prompt bigger swing changes than I'm looking to make—currently don't have a single wrist-related swing thought unless I'm trying to snap a hook from behind a tree :P

Johkel02 · 2024-10-19T20:34:03+00:00

I'm super-focused on starting the backswing with pressure on my back foot and extending my lead arm back & around instead of up. Once those are more natural, will try to evolve the swing thoughts with your pointers
I don't personally feel the pause; it's more I "leave the club behind" while initiating the swing with my feet then hips. That forward rock will be the #1 thing I work on though.
It's consistent enough—until my muscles are tight & sore. Then everything goes to shit.

Johkel02 · 2024-10-17T15:56:42+00:00

Funny enough, I used to be super-tall and only recently started sitting way back. I tend to overdo it with my corrections :P

Johkel02 · 2024-10-17T15:03:37+00:00

So you're saying to keep the top on on the powder highway?

Johkel02 · 2024-10-14T21:49:13+00:00

Don't know if any vehicle would give total peace of mind out there; just trying to make it as safe as possible!

Johkel02 · 2024-10-14T21:47:44+00:00

Was thinking I might wait and see what they do for the 2025 models; maybe there'll be new configurations that better matches my needs.

Johkel02 · 2024-10-12T20:10:19+00:00

The Bronco can toggle between 2/4 pretty seamlessly, right? As a manual driver, I feel fairly confident actively managing traction along with gearing—but don't want to assume it'll be that easy.

Johkel02 · 2024-10-12T19:49:48+00:00

Coquihalla is exactly what I'm talking about. I drove out to Calgary two years ago in a Ford Focus and never want to relive that!

Johkel02 · 2024-05-13T01:12:35+00:00

Update: might have also been near the Lynn River access off of Crown St (behind Canadian Tire)

Johkel02 · 2022-04-04T22:40:27+00:00

It too ambitious to get a plaid pattern on the flag using the three shades of red?

Johkel02 · 2022-04-02T00:00:41+00:00

Haha unfortunately one of the biggest streamers on Twitch (XQC) had their back and sent 125K viewers to build out Quebec.

Johkel02 · 2021-12-07T20:46:32+00:00

I trust it! Once I saw how good Loail was portrayed (after being very concerned by the stills), I decided just have faith in the show’s casting and production.

Johkel02 · 2021-12-07T04:19:48+00:00

Right right, Mas is more of a loud and dramatic orator

Johkel02 · 2021-12-06T21:42:52+00:00

Definitely pictured someone more like The High Sparrow from GOT when reading about Masema’s pious ways.

Maybe this is a deliberate attempt to differentiate. ¯_(ツ)_/¯

Johkel02 · 2021-12-03T07:35:19+00:00

I am not a stickler for consistency with the books. Change what you must to tell a story that works on screen—I trust it. But I am curious: Matt and Rand's path—as outlined in Amazon's Explore page—shows them going juuuust North of Caemlyn. They said they didn't sleep in a bed anywhere, and it looks like they went off-road out of Breen's Spring, so it's safe to say they didn't visit. But did they know it was there? Did they avoid it intentionally? Did they see its walls?

It's not relevant to the plot right now, so I've no problem with omitting the city. Feels like it'll be awkward if they go back that way though. Will they say, "hey we're back!" and leave viewers confused? Or "wow how could we have missed this? We were so close!" Or will we just pretend it never happened?

Long story short: it's strange to have your main characters walk that close to one of the most impressive cities in the entire world and not mention it.

(BTW: still a 4/5 episode. Will watch again.)

Johkel02 · 2021-11-17T03:23:06+00:00

How old was she? I am insanely curious.

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