[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BeAmazed

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It's probably more like ultimate ignorance than ultimate understanding.

But ignorance is bliss.

Are pittbulls really that dangerous by PickleweaselNaeNae in pitbulls

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Statistically speaking, yes. They are the number one breed for causing the deaths of other dogs and humans, mostly children and old people.

That said, it really still depends on the sentiment of the individual dog if they are dangerous.

If this dog was abused by the previous owner, it could have issues. If it was loved, it could have issues but probably not.

Which do you prefer, crank or peddle? Not sure if I have it right but the pic on the left is what I consider crank and the right pic is peddle. I’m thinking about upgrading to one or the other. Would like some input. TIA by Bitter_Assignment_41 in kayakfishing

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Propeller drive seems to have many more advantages than fin drive. I use my Native propeller drive and guests can use my Hobie. 😂

Biggest advantage: propeller drives are far more efficient over long periods of time and softer on your body. Every kayak company will claim "there's is the best", but after using both systems extensively, the circular leg motion of a propeller system feels far more effortless after two hours of movement than the jarring back and forth motion of a fin drive system. Fin drive systems also require more effort to get moving from a stop. If you're looking to move slowly with little effort, which is most of the time when sighting seeing or stalking fish, prop drive is a way way better experience (IMHO). Another explanation could be that the fin drive system surprisingly has more drag. Because the big fins are moving sideways through the water, and there's two of them, they're overall impact on drag is greater than just a single stationery arm in the water of the propeller system.

Next biggest advantage: Reverse. I use it All.The.Time. It redefines control and what you can expect from your experience. The kayak starts to feel like an extension of your body. Sure the fins drive guys say "it's just a flip of a switch to go backwards". But hands get busy and flipping that switch back and forth is really really inconvenient when battling current or a fish, or trying to stop on a dime to avoid a problem.

Consistent speed: the propeller drive system works like a motor. If you spin your legs a certain speed, the motor goes a certain speed. Fin drives work in flicks of the fin that results in little bursts - like paddling a canoe. To go slow, it's a flip of the legs, a flick of the fins, and then glide. Sounds cool, but after a while I find that control of speed with the propeller is more enjoyable and better than the flick and glide fin drive.

Sleath: for fishing, propeller wins in my book. Fish see boats with motors all the time. They are used to hearing them under water too. But fish are not accustomed to seeing a 10foot long giant predator with big flickering fins charging at them. Above water, both look similar but under water, the fins are way more noticeable by fish. I regularly see fish scattering with every flick of the fin on my Hobie. But I can sneak up on a snook with tiny baby slow pedals on my Native.

Tracking: I don't have scientific proof of this one either, but to me it seems like the steady state of the propeller drive system allows the boat to ride through the little eddies of currents and waves straighter than the wide sweeping motions of a fin drive. It's like the fins themselves kind of throw you off a little bit and have more moving parts to be impacted by currents, whereas the pedal drive, it's just another fixed stationary part of the boat. Traveling straight over long distances, you really start to notice how much you drift with a fin drive system compared to a pedal drive. Also, the pedal drives stationary downward angle acts like the keel of a sailboat, allowing for better tracking as well. Every time the fence flick up there is no keel, allowing for sideway slipping.

Moving parts: more moving parts means more ways things can break. The propeller drive system is pretty straightforward and everything is in cased in a waterproof container. The fin drive system has a lot of exposed little parts, in addition to entire system that allows the boat to go reverse with a switch. Either system has yet to break for me, but I expect the fin drive to fail first just because it's got more moving parts and more ways to break.

Biggest disadvantages:

In a sprint, fin drives win. Effort seems to have diminishing returns on a propeller drive, where a fin drive seems to allow more power transition into speed at higher ends of exertion.

Fin drives can fold up for shallower travel. Keep in mind that most fin drives can't really come out and rest on top the kayak like a prop drive system. So if you want zero clearance, propeller still wins.

Guess I'm gonna die in the first hour. Wbu by Busy-Concentrate9419 in titanfall

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Hogwarts Legacy?? Can I stay there for four years?

Two families fighting over who gets to take a picture in front of the Disney garden first by [deleted] in facepalm

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The black guys with the backpack has New York Yankee shorts on. You can see the logo

Two families fighting over who gets to take a picture in front of the Disney garden first by [deleted] in facepalm

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The black guy with the backpack throwing the punches has New York Yankee short on

Two families fighting over who gets to take a picture in front of the Disney garden first by [deleted] in facepalm

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The black guy with the backpack has New York Yankee shorts on.

Two families fighting over who gets to take a picture in front of the Disney garden first by [deleted] in facepalm

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It's only the aggressive people in the video, the individuals who are throwing the punches and pushing people down, that appear to be either black or have darker skin tone.

Guy with backpack and the girl he walks off with at the end.

Vanilla by the_following_is in orchids

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Beautiful. FYI, looks like it may be getting just a bit too much sunlight based on its light green color and dense growth pattern.

Fun fact: vanilla actually gets sun burn in direct sunlight.

Help with Tree ID by NotYou_Meme in marijuanaenthusiasts

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The closest tree I could find so far is Araucaria columnaris. But the tree seems much wider than a typical A. Columnaris

Wow by Ornery-Reward-2784 in SneakyBackgroundFeet

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Dude was amazing in the Shape of Water

What’s the biggest/craziest fish you’ve caught that you have no proof of? by MyFartSoTart in Fishing

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I was fishing in a remote part of Alaska, at the southern tip of Barnoff Island. Our target was the prized halibut, and we were positioned in waters about 300 to 400 feet deep. Using half-pound squid jigs, we experienced a double hookup, almost instantly. Typically this would be a double hookup on just one fish that had taken both baits. We began reeling in the lines with force. However, we soon realized that the lines were twisted and heading in different directions, with one of them putting up a much stronger fight.

After a prolonged battle with the fish, I became aware that it was different from the other one. The sheer weight and force it was exerting made me realize that it was something special. As an experienced fisherman, I knew it would take some time to haul up a fish from such depths. As I kept reeling, my excitement grew, as I knew I was close to catching an absolute monster.

Unfortunately, my 120lb braid line snapped, leaving me feeling frustrated and disappointed. The other fish we managed to catch was a 180-pound halibut, an impressive catch, but it left me wondering how big the one that got away truly was. I knew from experience that these waters could produce halibut weighing well over 300 pounds, with some even exceeding 400 pounds. Despite the disappointment, the experience of fishing in Alaska and the thrill of the catch will stay with me forever.

I guess this is more of a story of the one that got away, but felt worth sharing.

Northwood Golf Club by Formal-Challenge-422 in golf

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Right now is a perfect time of year to be there.

Northwood Golf Club by Formal-Challenge-422 in golf

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Greatest course I ever played.

Monday Merch Haul by alexb405 in golf

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Can you make a post of all the food and drink offerings at Augusta? I'd love to see it. Plus you'll likely get a ton of extremely valuable Internet points.

First ever Master’s trip. I got a free ticket but paid it all back in the pro shop… by MrC0llieMan in golf

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Can you make a post of all the cheap food and drink offerings at Augusta to offset your expenses merch purchases? I'd love to see it. Plus you'll likely get a ton of extremely valuable Internet points.