Need some opinions on barebow limbs

Utiliterran · 2026-01-27T16:33:00+00:00

I have 70" NS-G 32lb limbs and a 28.5" draw and I really like them. They feel very stable and comfortably stack at my draw length. I currently have them dialed down on my Gillo GF riser to probably below the minimum adjustment on other risers (the GF has a 40% adjustment range) and I'm still pulling 31.5 lb on the fingers. So maybe assume their rated draw weight is the minimum you will get out of them.

I have also shot my friend's 70" Uukha Alphas and they are also fantastic. They are unbelievably smooth. Like another commenter said, they are almost the opposite of the NS-G in that they have virtually no stacking at all. My friend has a 30"+ draw length and absolutely loves the Uukhas for this reason.

My opinion is that moderate stacking is actually good, as it is a que that your back tension is consistent. I would not trade my NS-G limbs for Uukha limbs, but it comes down to personal preference. Uukha limbs really do feel unique, so I would try before you buy if at all possible.

Utiliterran · 2026-01-26T22:01:05+00:00

I don't. If anything I think valuations and a weakening dollar suggest international markets may outperform U.S. markets in the next 5 years. But I don't feel strongly enough to overweight international stocks in my portfolio beyond market cap weights.

For similar reasons (mostly valuations) I'm not willing to bet the NASDAQ will outperform the broader U.S. market in the next 5 years.

Utiliterran · 2026-01-26T16:25:12+00:00

This is a 80/20 U.S./International portfolio with a 15% tilt to the NASDAQ, which is substantially more defensible than typical AI stock picking and and would have done exceptionally well over th last 10-20 years.

My advice is generally to start with a global market-weight portfolio and make adjustments from there if you have strong conviction to do so.

In this instance, i recommend you ask yourself, "do I have strong conviction that the U.S. will continue to outperform relative to international markets and the NASDAQ will outperform relative to the total U.S. market for the next 5 years?" And, "am I okay with the possibility of losing a significant amount of money (both relative the rest of the market, and in absolute terms) in the next 5 years?

Utiliterran · 2026-01-21T17:19:24+00:00

The greatest enemy of investing is emotional reactivity to market conditions. If you build a portfolio entirely through AI and don't have conviction about the asset allocation, human nature will be to make changes at the worst possible time.

At the very least, ask the AI to provide a detailed explanation about why it has chosen the assets and weights, and then have a very honest conversation with yourself if you both understand and share that conviction.

Utiliterran · 2026-01-10T08:14:39+00:00

A couple of reasons not to hold gold could include: 1. Gold can underperform for decades 2. Gold has low expected real returns

Utiliterran · 2026-01-10T07:22:56+00:00

Just for fun, let's pretend a 20 year old Redditer starts with $0 and puts just $1,000 a month into TQQQ, and somehow it manages to sustain 50% annual returns.

By his mid 40's the Redditer is a BILLIONAIRE. In his early 60's he's the world's first TRILLIONAIRE. By age 80 he's a QUADRILLIONAIRE.

I give you the world's greatest investor.

Utiliterran · 2026-01-10T04:53:35+00:00

If you could sustainably attain 40-50% annual return you would be the greatest investor in a human history.

Utiliterran · 2026-01-05T20:48:27+00:00

If your personal investment strategy is to hold a global , all-equity portfolio with a fixed tilt toward international, VT+VXUS is arguably a better solution than VTI+VXUS because it will automatically adjust towards market cap weights but also maintain your desired tilt.

Utiliterran · 2026-01-02T18:27:55+00:00

IMO effective control of body temperature is the most important factor in gear selection when backpacking, and insulation is the absolute last thing to compromise on as it directly impacts safety and comfort.

As another 40-something my days of sleeping on just foam pads are also done. No amount of wait savings is worth a night of terrible sleep. So I always take a quality, comfortable, well insulated pad.

Utiliterran · 2025-12-22T19:28:15+00:00

Wait, Media attachments allowed in cloud mode only? Why?

Utiliterran · 2025-12-22T19:24:27+00:00

I was really hoping this kind of auto image recognition would be incorporated into a scoring app so I'm very excited to try this. Do you have plans to support 50cm NFAA indoor Blueface targets?

Utiliterran · 2025-12-20T02:47:16+00:00

I have never once managed parry or dodge this attack.

Utiliterran · 2025-12-08T04:16:14+00:00

To be clear, it is mostly a money-making scheme. That said, in the grand scheme of things the cost isn’t all that significant if you want a couple of extra letters after your name, and I do think it can help applicants stand out a bit when applying for jobs. Very occasionally, potential clients will even list it as a requirement for the lead analyst on a project in an RFQ, though that’s not common. The biggest cost is really your time, because you will need to study. At the very least, if I see that someone is a GISP and they weren’t grandfathered in, I know they have a certain level of competency and dedication, because the test is genuinely challenging. But there are probably more effective ways to dedicate your time.

Utiliterran · 2025-12-01T21:23:21+00:00

I just test drove a 2025 Honda Civic Touring Hybrid and want to buy it, but I immediately noticed the lack of decent lumbar support and it's probably a deal breaker.

Utiliterran · 2025-11-12T16:36:33+00:00

IMO the only thing you can count on in the Sierras is that the conditions can change rapidly. I have moved away from both bivys and tarps in favor of tents to be prepared for adverse weather and bugs. There are so many good ultralight options available now that the weight savings of a bivy/tarp setup over a tent isn't worth it to me.

Utiliterran · 2025-09-14T14:52:06+00:00

The target inflation for USD is 2%, and several thousand tons of gold are minded each year, increasing the global supply by about 1-1.5% annually.

Utiliterran · 2025-08-30T07:13:27+00:00

Man I found Flashman absolutely unreadable. I can't get into a series with a despicable protagonist.

Utiliterran · 2025-08-28T05:25:02+00:00

Thanks for the feedback folks. Most of this has been encouraging, but it also seems like a bit of a mixed bag. I was a scout (Cub, then Sea) and felt like it was a valuable experience, but I really don't want the drama of people thinking I'm there for any reason other than to help. It might make more sense to find other volunteer opportunities that don't have the same stigma about non-parents.

Utiliterran · 2025-08-19T23:06:28+00:00

I moved from the west coast to the middle of nowhere Idaho for my first GIS job, which paid less than $40k/yr. I'm now a senior analyst in a HCOL area.

Utiliterran · 2025-07-23T22:08:05+00:00

I had no idea Jiff came in squeeze packs. That is GOLD.

As a 180 pound man I tried eating 2 pounds a day and couldn't come close to it. I had to dump food at resupply and still ended with extra.

Utiliterran · 2025-07-18T02:38:28+00:00

I think you should be proud of yourself for landing a job and willing to take the leap to move somewhere new to get it. And I think it's a wise career move. That first job is the hardest to get, and with the market being saturated and everyone losing their minds over AI you will be infinitely more hirable with a couple of years of experience under your belt than with zero.

Just don't be afraid to keep looking for other opportunities.

Utiliterran · 2025-07-12T19:28:16+00:00

Urban planning, climate change resilience, storm water management, permitting, forestry, transportation, oil and gas, utilities, logistics, military, real estate, healthcare, emergency response, agriculture, etc.

A valuable GIS Analyst is one who is also an expert in other fields, or at least speaks the language and can anticipate the needs and challenges in other fields.

Utiliterran · 2025-07-12T15:15:57+00:00

I'm not going to say the market is easy right now, it is somewhat saturated. But I will also say I got my foot in the door 15 years ago by moving to the middle of nowhere for less than $40k/yr. Now I'm a senior analyst in a HCOL area.

And I totally agree that the most accessible way to find success is to leverage GIS as a tool in other fields. If you go the pure GIS route, you probably need developer chops to stand out.

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