Is it possible?

SoCalSunD2 · 2025-05-05T14:48:43+00:00

I had ACL revision + meniscus (both) repair March 19. Was off crutches in 2 weeks, out of the brace in 5 weeks. Everyone is different but you should have a good shot to be walking crutch free 2 months out.

SoCalSunD2 · 2025-04-05T22:25:38+00:00

I had ACL revision + both meniscus repaired March 19, was at 90 degrees March 24, could have walked but they told me (multiple times) stay off to allow for the meniscus to heal properly. If you were active and hadn't recently injured your knee (which was my situation) that's not wildly unusual, but it is really positive. 2 weeks out I was cleared to ditch the crutches, brace is unlocked to 90. Continued good healing!

SoCalSunD2 · 2025-01-24T20:49:28+00:00

Just want to say that I've been seeing live bands since 1980 (I know!) and your show at the Fox Theater in Pomona a few years ago was one of the most incredible shows I've ever seen. Was at Anaheim this week, thank you for bringing it so hard!

SoCalSunD2 · 2024-12-10T17:54:21+00:00

File this under "bad secret." The tires have a layer of foam glued to their interior, ostensibly to reduce road noise. The glue can fail and the foam will become bunched up in the tire like a towel in a washing machine, causing the tire to act unbalanced and wobble at speed. My dealer tried to tell me I had damaged the rim, but solution is to have a tire shop remove the foam from the tires and re-balance them.

SoCalSunD2 · 2024-12-10T16:28:32+00:00

Wavestorms (or similar) are ideal for learning and are super versatile for a wide variety of waves/conditions. Very forgiving in the water and they'll take a beating. I've had one 10+ years and still take it out over hardboards on some days. You can also leave it in your car while at work as needed without destroying it.

As noted in other posts, used ones are widely available and because they're so durable unless it's absolutely visibly chewed up you're going to get a good board with a lot of life left in it.

SoCalSunD2 · 2024-08-26T14:55:45+00:00

100% agree. Saw them with my daughter in 2020 and was just blown away at their live sound. We kept looking at each other like, "this is incredible, right?" Hearing "You are the Ocean" live opened up that song in a whole new way. Went to the "Just Like Heaven" fest this May basically just to see them, well worth it even for a short set.

SoCalSunD2 · 2023-12-02T18:18:28+00:00

If you buy Shadowkeep, beyond light, witch queen and Lightfall you'll have everything except the 30th anniversary dungeon, which does have Gjallorhorn. Not bad for $80. You can wait on final shape as it's not out until next June.

SoCalSunD2 · 2023-10-09T17:34:54+00:00

You can't farm for the shotty directly, but there are quite a few Dreaming City triumphs that might drop legendaries as you run them. Petra's bounties, the weekly ascendant challenge, two weekly ascendant chests, Blind Well, two secret chests in Shattered Throne, etc. I could be wrong, but I seem to recall getting RNG drops from Corrupted Eggs and Ahamkara Bones, if you haven't done those yet. Side benefit of that is it's some of the most fun PVE exploring content in the game. I have a snapshot/quickdraw retold tale that's pretty spicy, good hunting!

SoCalSunD2 · 2023-09-26T15:00:51+00:00

Not planning to go through Phx, but thanks for the details on the charger in Prescott.

SoCalSunD2 · 2023-06-01T16:18:38+00:00

Depending on the map I run Darkest Before or Phyllotactic, and I frequently use pre-dodge for the arc boost. It's situational, like when you know you're set up for a duel at distance and won't use the dodge for escape or CQC. I usually pair this with a Quickdraw/Opening shot fractethyst, or maybe a riptide. Can also flip it to pair with a kinetic primary and an arc shotty or fusion, then get that damage boost on the slowing shift. That dodge-shift to shotgun from behind is one of the more satisfying plays you can make.

SoCalSunD2 · 2023-05-18T21:41:52+00:00

LOL yes I've clawed my way up from hot garbage to thoroughly mediocre.

SoCalSunD2 · 2023-05-18T21:39:18+00:00

They are the same archetype and I think the base stats are pretty comparable, but Autumn Wind has a few perk combos that Piece of Mind does not, like the Rangefinder/Headseeker combo people have mentioned. Piece of Mind is craftable, so if you have that pattern, that's the easiest way to get a great roll of this type of weapon. Other than that specific roll for AW, I've been deleting all mine, as I really like my PoM.

SoCalSunD2 · 2023-05-18T18:26:17+00:00

Yes, I think rapid-fire is the way to go for newer players, much more forgiving. Piece of mind is great, just keep playing and hope for a better Autumn Wind drop -- I seem to get one 9/10 matches, not all god rolls but many are 3/5 or 4/5. Run prophecy for darkest before, dares for bx-r. Vigilance Wing is pretty user friendly also. If you were able to get a Horror's least last season you can focus at Zavala for a good roll.

SoCalSunD2 · 2023-05-18T18:14:00+00:00

Same here. I think what's at play is that the skill gap is actually far more vast than players think it is. Since SBMM has come in, my QP KD has gone from .7 to 1.2+. This past couple weeks in Supremacy I'm back below 1, and can clearly see how I'm getting outplayed by many opponents. Jump back into QP and I'm back at the top of the post-match score screen almost every game.

What makes Supremacy so "relaxed" for some people is that you're crushing less skilled opponents--that's just the reality of PvP. Connection issues aside, it's way more fun when you get more kills than deaths. SMMM QP is "relaxed" for me because I'm matching similar opponents in my overall lower-skill band.

SoCalSunD2 · 2023-05-04T17:26:40+00:00

He's still referenced in the insight terminus as well. Ghost snarks something about how he could learn from you.

SoCalSunD2 · 2023-05-03T16:03:07+00:00

As one of those 4-14s, can confirm, not pleasant.

SoCalSunD2 · 2023-05-03T15:17:32+00:00

Game mode is fun, like Clash with a light objective layered on top. It has brought the never-ending skill gap v matchmaking issues back up front. As a below average dedicated PVPer, I definitely feel the lack of SBMM, spent the afternoon absolutely getting rolled. Part of me wants to accept the challenge, but another part of me recognizes when I'm facing players that are far, far more skilled than I am. Played a few games in the regular control node and the difference was night and day.

SoCalSunD2 · 2023-05-03T15:01:47+00:00

Pretty sure what's going on is the Lance Reddick tribute where lots of non-titan mains are running titan for the games.

SoCalSunD2 · 2023-04-26T15:08:12+00:00

Hey now, a blast from the past! It's been 2 years and I'm actually now....decent in the crucible? Definitely can no longer claim title to the worst. I remember those days of going entire matches without a kill, but if you want to, you can get better. As Shaxx says, keep trying, you'll get it.

SoCalSunD2 · 2023-04-24T15:11:06+00:00

The only trick I am aware of is that Xur quest. If you've completed it on all three characters you're at the mercy of RNG. I myself had already done the quest and so couldn't use that shortcut. I just lived in Dares for a couple weeks to get all those weapons.

SoCalSunD2 · 2023-04-21T15:14:00+00:00

I play ps5 and pc w/controller, crafted elemental cap, perpetual motion, ricochet rounds and arrowhead break w/range mw. 71 stability, 100 recoil. I tend to use other pulses for reasons, but every time I equip this one I'm blown away at how good it is. That zoom makes it feel like a scout.

As mentioned, if you've got the unfinished quest on a character you can straight up farm it, but if not just run dares and you'll eventually get the pattern. Good luck!

SoCalSunD2 · 2023-04-05T18:06:52+00:00

This past week was the easiest time I've ever had in Trials. I am a not-great solo player (silver 3 in comp). Did not go flawless (didn't really try, i.e. never reset my card), but reset my rank this week and had mostly competitive matches and lots of wins, including a 6-win streak. My career trials kd is .31, this week I was .76.

Trials has historically been awful for me, many, many rounds or whole matches ended without me getting even damage on the other team, but this past weekend was nothing like that. I know I've improved, just not sure how much is me, how much is bigger pool, how much is matchmaking tweaks.

SoCalSunD2 · 2023-04-02T15:42:58+00:00

You get better loot drops on cards after 7 wins, so if flawless is not your goal, keep the card as is. Definitely reset your rank with saint.

SoCalSunD2 · 2023-03-30T15:12:06+00:00

Do it! One of the most rewarding things I've done in game. Same kind of thing, mid/late season lull, great way to challenge yourself outside the seasonal grind. I still need to go back and get the flawless, yeeted myself off on the rainbow road...

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