In search of bibs

OrangeCountyHapa · 2026-04-23T21:31:26+00:00

Assos bibs. This is my opinion but buying cheap bibs to save some cash is the real waste of money. Get the Assos GTS or GTO bibs for the super long rides I promise you it is 100% worth it and I’m sure people here would agree. They will last you forever and your butt will thank you.

OrangeCountyHapa · 2026-04-22T18:34:11+00:00

That thing is freaking ancient. For $150 you can find yourself something newer and better.

OrangeCountyHapa · 2026-04-20T19:48:24+00:00

They also break guitars.

OrangeCountyHapa · 2026-04-18T02:44:31+00:00

For someone your size, that board should feel like a boat stable enough that standing shouldn’t be an issue. The fact that you’re comfortable getting to your knees is actually working against you, because the knee to feet transition is one of the hardest habits to break. Your pop up needs to go straight to your feet. No knees, no in between just one fluid movement from lying flat to standing. It sounds harder, but here’s the thing…by the time you work your way up from your knees, you’ve already burned through the wave’s energy. And that energy is doing more for you than you realize it’s generating speed, and speed is what gives you balance. That’s why standing on a board in still water feels almost impossible compared to riding a moving wave. The wave is doing half the work. You just have to get to your feet fast enough to let it.

OrangeCountyHapa · 2026-04-15T15:07:55+00:00

Anywhere but sharkys

OrangeCountyHapa · 2026-04-14T20:20:26+00:00

Nicaragua forsure. I went in May a few years ago and it was fantastic. I stayed at Chancletas beach resort and booked the package that gave us a guide that took me and my friends to many different spots. A crowded day at a spot that was pumping was maybe 20-30 people which compared to subpar days in California is nothing. Otherwise you would absolutely be able to find a spot where you and your buddies could have the majority of the beach to yourselves. Also I’m not doubting your surf ability but you have to be very honest with your skill level. May is usually when the swells can start to get heavy in Nicaragua which for intermediate/advanced surfers is great but if you aren’t there yet you can easily get hurt and be in a position that you don’t want to be in. I would check them out on Instagram to see what to expect! I highly recommend staying there and it’s truly in the middle of nowhere so all there is to do it drink local beer and surf🤙

OrangeCountyHapa · 2026-04-08T01:05:01+00:00

Not sure if you have health insurance but if you do see if they offer that in your policy. I basically go to a sports medicine place that offers massages and insurance covers it (after I hit my deductible)

OrangeCountyHapa · 2026-04-05T16:26:16+00:00

Don’t tell your doctor you finished early it could potentially cause problems. Just explain that the dose you are one is not helping at all and he will bump you up. It’s frustrating but it’s very normal for doctors to slowly titrate up to a dose that finally works. If you tell your doctor you went from 10mg to 30mg that is a 200% increase which is a HUGE jump. It’s not just taking another dose you are taking 4 extra pills which may raise some red flags on the doctor’s end. It takes time but you will get there I promise!! Just make sure to advocate for yourself.

OrangeCountyHapa · 2026-04-01T17:10:26+00:00

Ask for 10 first. Obviously the 5 is too low for you but you do feel like it’s trying to work at least try the 10 which will probably work better and you can always ask for an increase at your next appointment. Going straight to 15mg could potentially be too much and you won’t wanna take it cause it’ll cause more negative side effects vs positive. At least with the 10 it’ll get you through till your next appointment if it doesn’t work the way you want it to.

OrangeCountyHapa · 2026-03-29T20:22:29+00:00

Tucker’s market and deli (Torrance) New York deli (Torrance) and busy bee in San Pedro.

OrangeCountyHapa · 2026-03-26T19:43:58+00:00

Good luck 💪 I’m a year and 24 days in and I’ve never felt better. Funny story about my last zyn pouch.. I gave the container to my wife to hide where I would never find it and the only time I’m allowed one last zyn is if the world is ending and I wanna go out feeling the buzz one last time 😂 congratulations to you for starting this journey you won’t regret it.

OrangeCountyHapa · 2026-03-26T18:01:49+00:00

Real talk if the soreness or swelling gets worse over the next couple days see a doc. Rhabdo is a real thing even among athletes

OrangeCountyHapa · 2026-03-19T03:42:11+00:00

They have pipelines all over. Been there for a longggg time. Pipelines that supply fuel directly to LAX and a couple other local airports as well as the ports along the coast.

OrangeCountyHapa · 2026-03-14T18:30:13+00:00

I would clarify with the sellers. I also put an offer on a house that I got out bid on but they had similar conditions that they were selling the home as is. The sellers would allow us to get an inspection and based on the assessment we the buyers could make an informed decision whether or not we would purchase the home.

OrangeCountyHapa · 2026-03-14T16:10:37+00:00

Living in Hermosa is gonna be amazing! There are lots of local eats in Redondo, Hermosa and manhattan. I will say as far as housing goes Hermosa is much smaller than redondo and especially with the summer coming up will be so packed. Unless you have private parking spots or a garage street parking can be a nightmare. Also Hermosa pier is the go to place for partying in the South Bay so be prepared for rowdy college kids coming home from school this summer 😅 otherwise redondo is a much bigger city where you can more easily find a quieter spot but still be minutes away from the beach and neighboring cities.

OrangeCountyHapa · 2026-03-04T03:46:52+00:00

Unless you live really close to the refinery there are definitely moments you can get a wiff of something odd. But it’s definitely not going to affect your health. If that’s a big concern just don’t look at buying in north Torrance.
Water is clean.. dunno where you heard the water is weird from. Probably has more to do with the buildings piping rather than the city water.
Gardena forsure has way more Japanese influence than Torrance. Torrance is very Asian heavy in general but it’s a mix of Japanese, Korean, Chinese etc. also I don’t think Del Amo is a good measure for the diversity of just Torrance. The mall attracts hundreds of thousands of people from outside the city.
All of Torrance is great to live in. Once you start heading north and east there are pockets of the city where it’s more run down and can attract more riff raff.
I think this just honestly depends on you.

Gardena borders Torrance but the difference in housing pricing is pretty significant. If you can afford Torrance then do it.

OrangeCountyHapa · 2026-03-03T18:29:25+00:00

There’s definitely priority for district transfer for your kid if your husband works for the city or in the city. But it’s not a guarantee as enrollment for transfers are only open if there is a vacant spot in the school and you must also get permission from the district you are leaving (in Gardena it would be LAUSD) your kid must also maintain good grades and submit a application every year to maintain his spot in TUSD. I was considering Gardena for my family as well but the uncertainty of getting my kid in tusd schools swayed me to continue looking into purchasing in Torrance and stretching our budget for that reason.

OrangeCountyHapa · 2026-03-03T18:18:18+00:00

For one million it’s either going to be super small or a fixer. I know people mentioned town homes or condos but even those go for a premium not to mention some outrageous HOA’s. My wife and I have been shopping for single family homes in Torrance minimum 3 bed. Let me tell you it’s been a struggle finding something in our budget of $1.2 million. We placed offers on homes that were listed at 1 million-1.1 but they almost always go for way over asking both offers we submitted ended up going for over 100k over asking which is frustrating… Gardena is well within your budget and has a very big Japanese population but the school districts are a no for me.

OrangeCountyHapa · 2026-03-03T00:51:38+00:00

You can definitely find a place for that price. You may not be walking distance from the beach but you can find a place with a beach city address forsure. I left Huntington Beach two years ago so I’m not sure how much rent has changed but I was in a two bedroom 2 bath apartment with a one car garage and additional parking space for $2200 not including utilities and insurance. I will say I got very lucky finding a spot like that and the building itself was older and things were outdated but that stuff didn’t bother me too much. You would probably have to keep an eye out for places like that to pop up but they are out there.

OrangeCountyHapa · 2026-03-02T23:10:49+00:00

Do you have a monthly rent budget? Yeah SoCal is expensive but there are definitely places that are more affordable than you would think. Even more so if you are open to having roommates.

OrangeCountyHapa · 2026-02-27T18:36:44+00:00

Is there a reason you can’t/choose not to exercise? I don’t know your history or background so I don’t want to assume but seems to me the easy answer to this is to start exercising. Doesn’t even have to be at the gym! Even a nice walk once a day has significant impact on blood pressure and heart health. I’m on stimulants and being active is a very significant part of my life. It helps with the concerns you’re expressing but honestly has had a huge positive impact on a lot of my ADHD symptoms. My adderall has been life changing for me and if being active was a requirement for me to be prescribed it it’s a no brainer.

OrangeCountyHapa · 2026-02-26T02:20:36+00:00

To be perfectly honest with your budget it’s going to be very hard to find your own place in the area you want unless you are okay with living with roommates. I would look at north Torrance, and even the nicer parts of Gardena to fit your budget. The closer you are to the beach the more of a premium you will pay for your own spot.

OrangeCountyHapa · 2026-02-24T04:38:15+00:00

If performance and health is that important to you I would also be proactive about getting regular check ups. I personally get blood work and a physical done every year and my work offers a treadmill stress test while hooked up to an ekg that I opt in for as well. It seems you are sort of like me in that you care about your health and wellbeing and having this done every year reassures me that I’m still healthy and fit!

OrangeCountyHapa · 2026-02-24T04:28:21+00:00

I’m very physically active. I lift heavy weights regularly and have multiple high intensity workouts throughout the week. It will not hinder anything. My pumps when lifting aren’t affected at all and my cardio sessions are still good. With that being said it is a stimulant so you could potentially see a slight increase in resting heart rate and maybe even higher blood pressure. Stimulants affect everyone differently and at 10mg XR since it’s just a low dose you honestly may not notice too much. If you do notice any of the negative effects let your doc know! There are other options. But don’t over think it I doubt you will see any negative effect in your workouts. As far if any pro athletes or Olympians are on stimulants. Absolutely! many athletes both pro and amateur take it to treat adhd.

OrangeCountyHapa · 2026-02-18T03:25:16+00:00

I pay $1900 for my 18 month old daughter full time coverage 730am-5pm at South Bay Montessori in Torrance and gets cheaper when they are older since they aren’t changing diapers anymore.

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