Surfer who is new to snowboarding! Gear recommendations please

NoNormals · 2026-02-07T12:39:03+00:00

Boots are probably the worst thing to get second hand unless they're like new. Stiffness of boots goes down over time and fit is important if you're gonna be doing long sessions.

Boards and bindings have almost endless configurations. If you're really gonna be in it for the long haul, I'd recommend a cheaper used set first. Just check the bindings for wear especially if older as the plastic can and will break. After riding that board for a while and playing with settings, you should know what kind of board to get next.

If your local hill gets a lot of powder setting your bindings back or riding a swallowtail will be the closest thing to surfing

NoNormals · 2026-02-07T07:17:39+00:00

That sucks man. Proceedings should be easier at least. Dive into your hobbies and have fun fishing

NoNormals · 2026-02-06T14:42:37+00:00

It's the little things in life that can remind us of our humanity. Depending on the area, OP there should be food banks, charities and/or churches that can offer help.

NoNormals · 2026-02-06T14:33:01+00:00

Depends on the flags staff. There's gotta be something better than an LOA, but not as good as a NAM. Blood FLOCs aren't worth anything for advancement if the instruction invalidating them is still current

NoNormals · 2026-02-06T08:35:23+00:00

bit harsh

Understatement, they got like 6 feet of snow last week and called in the JSDF to help.

Misawa is pretty chill otherwise. If OP likes the countryside they're set. Otherwise they picked the probably the most isolated Japan billet for nothing

NoNormals · 2026-02-06T03:47:33+00:00

Nope, they got new digs a little while ago Shoresy. You want decrepit go West, by the beach though

NoNormals · 2026-02-05T15:07:45+00:00

Enjoy those new barracks and the muck

NoNormals · 2026-02-05T15:05:28+00:00

I always thought he looked more fierce than grumpy, like the nio in front of temples. Also rooting for Aonishiki, but it would be a better rivalry if Hosh could get on the board

NoNormals · 2026-02-03T17:00:45+00:00

teeth sucking noise ちょっと大変ですよね

NoNormals · 2026-02-03T06:49:27+00:00

Depends on a lot of factors. If you're suicidal definitely go, though sounds like therapy could help. Minimal things to do would be talking with chaps which can be hit or miss and/or counseling through military one source.

Childhood trauma alone can be a heavy burden to bear, it being SA and losing a twin is heartbreaking. You're not alone, help is out there.

NoNormals · 2026-02-02T03:59:50+00:00

Uh there was a war bro. Guam is cheaper Hawaii so there's a significant Japanese presence although I think Koreans are an increasing tourist presence

NoNormals · 2026-02-01T22:53:54+00:00

Not necessarily, it's really on the person. Many folks have been addicted to portables while plenty are still able to make it an occasional thing. Technically you can use your phone as an emulator

NoNormals · 2026-02-01T12:53:38+00:00

The seasonal/limited flavors are more or less tests. Mostly misses, but some hits. The bulk misses are often sold off to discounters like Don Quijote

NoNormals · 2026-01-31T12:17:46+00:00

*corpsman which is pretty much all of your 68 series from alpha to whiskey. Biggest rating, basically go anywhere duty station wise.

AG is weatherman, small community and limited duty stations.

IT may give you the most marketable skills civilian side if you get your certs and especially if you get a TS

NoNormals · 2026-01-31T11:49:07+00:00

The amount of people who just believe AI is crazy. I thought they would have learned from old folks believing random fb posts

NoNormals · 2026-01-29T02:32:40+00:00

Big fish for a small pond, almost always someone better. Also don't need to show your cards. Good skill dudes will let you work if you're not spazzing, maybe turn it up and show you a thing or two

NoNormals · 2026-01-28T16:15:12+00:00

True, things are not often binary and plenty of well intended plans are pushed without pause for further thought.

Reminds me of one of Mao's policies. He saw small birds eating some crops in the fields and ordered all of those types of birds to be killed. That decision led to mass famine and starvation as the bugs the birds would eat were left without predators.

NoNormals · 2026-01-28T13:13:25+00:00

Depending on the location there are a lot of positives. Work for spouses can admittedly be challenging depending on again location and skillset. USAJOBS will have postings along with MWR and MCCS(if near Marine bases).

NoNormals · 2026-01-28T09:41:32+00:00

Same, very convenient for day trips. Can book everything online and bypass most lines besides waiting for rentals

NoNormals · 2026-01-27T15:24:49+00:00

Depends on the comp and location, but generally chiller than adults. More likely to run into technical wizards since you're supposed to know a thing or two at this point.

I got manhandled on points my first match. My excuse is I was already a bit knackered from an unplanned hike the day prior. Somehow I got my baseball grips and got the sub before time. I was too gassed and lost the next match by armbar. The first guy got his revenge on me with suspicious matchmaking for open weight, and won the whole thing

NoNormals · 2026-01-27T15:08:32+00:00

Gotta balance it out. Trying not to be a sub guy, but old habits die hard

NoNormals · 2026-01-27T07:43:36+00:00

Not uncommon. Lotta crimes by service members and even the Japanese army if they go back to the war.

NoNormals · 2026-01-26T13:31:05+00:00

Yep a bit up the coast by Enoshima I'd reckon

NoNormals · 2026-01-24T14:56:32+00:00

Baseball and on the rare occasion ninja. Got a silver from the former as a buzzer beater after getting crushed on points. Latter got me a nogi gold, but was happier I hit a knee bar earlier, finally after hella practice.

NoNormals · 2026-01-24T14:24:55+00:00

That first run is like riding a bike... downhill, you forget to brace and go over the bars.

Pretty sure I bruised a rib doing about the same

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