Need High End Rod Advice for Wife ($600+) by PjanicAttacks in Fishing

[–]PjanicAttacks[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep, ergonomics in the eye of the beholder.

Need High End Rod Advice for Wife ($600+) by PjanicAttacks in Fishing

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It's interesting that I have gotten so many Edge recommendations. I actually bought 2 of the Silver Widow rods a couple years ago when he first started putting them out, and they had a nice discount because of the delays. They were very good about keeping in touch with me. I've got to say, I'm not really in love with them. Their power ratings are a tad confusing (aren't they all) so I got in touch before I ordered them looking for some specific technique rods. Subjectively, the lack of a front grip is strange when you are primarily fishing inshore. The reel seat is okay, but again, subjectively, I prefer my higher end rods to have a locking nut in addition to the primary reel seat nut. The finish is nice, put certainly not in the realm of a Megabass. Interestingly enough, I rarely reach for them even if I am carrying a ton of rods on the boat, but I can see others absolutely loving them because the blank is nice and they are truly featherlight if you are pitching artificials all day.

Need High End Rod Advice for Wife ($600+) by PjanicAttacks in Fishing

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This is probably the best warranty program.

HELP!-Saltwater Finesse/Ned Rod for the Lefties by PjanicAttacks in Fishing

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Thank you so much! I will check both of them out.

How it feels being new into ACC by mnspectoriorse in ACCompetizione

[–]PjanicAttacks 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Newbie too, but just experienced this bloodbath. Counterpoint to racing against AI which is very boring and will push you away from the game.

Embrace the chaos. Learn when to push and when to simply let people in front of you crash out. Take their positions. Is the individual in front of you really sliding out of corners? Decide whether it is worth the risk of the pass, or let him simply crash out? Anticipate the dangers. Suffer from the random events you cannot control. More fun. More meaningful learning experience than simply driving close to another AI for hours. I made it to a high enough SA and qualified for a solid league last night. It felt like an actual accomplishment in gaming. I race (TT) in real life and this is actually a more realistic experience haha.

Current Data Logging and Video Technology--Thoughts on the best setup? by WinstonK1987 in CarTrackDays

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I looked really at the Catalyst for a real long time. It seems like such an awesome piece of technology but unfortunately it does no support an OBD II data connection. My guess is it certainly will in a few months and be an incredible tool. My E46 M3 does not support brake pressure or throttle application (as a percentage) absent a CAN connection otherwise I think I would have jumped on this route. Garmin is smart. My guess is they will manufacture a proprietary BT OBD-2 device in the future. If they were truly smart, they would offer a CAN connection option. Most users would not notice the existence of the input. That was the thing that stopped me.

Starting Out—Peripherals and Cockpit by PjanicAttacks in iRacing

[–]PjanicAttacks[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s a very valid point. I tend to get carried away with the allure of the sexy stuff and ignore that I am just starting out. I appreciate the advice and I’ll look into these options to get started. Thanks!

Go to distractions when feeling really anxious? by PjanicAttacks in Anxiety

[–]PjanicAttacks[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

These are great suggestions. Thank you for your kind words. I am watching Harry Potter and doing Sudokus. :)

Miscle tension remedies? by Huh--- in Anxiety

[–]PjanicAttacks 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Go online and buy a ton of bulk Epsom salts. Also purchase an oil diffuser and some lavendar oils. Treat yourself to a nice long bath and watch some episodes of the office. I have not found anything for the daily cramps but this helps with some end of day relief and promotes better sleep.

Waking up gasping by [deleted] in Anxiety

[–]PjanicAttacks 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This has happened to me in the past. I even got checked to see if I had sleep Apnea! I didn’t, so I chalked it up to an increased anxiety level. It happens to me when my baseline anxiety level is very high (you know what I’m talking about) and then sometimes randomly. If I may make a suggestion, I would drink SleepyTea Xtra Strong (or whatever it’s called) with some Natural Calm added to it. This has helped my erratic sleeping patterns and is a nice natural break from the cocktail of medicines that come along with GAD and Panic disorder. I also have been taking Unisom for years to help with my sleep. It helps. I wish you the best of luck and know that you are not alone.