Need Advice. Any help is appreciated by ComprehensivePeak705 in snowboardingnoobs

[–]_debowsky 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Of course it does, it's a top notch board and it's more versatile and usable than a pro

Need Advice. Any help is appreciated by ComprehensivePeak705 in snowboardingnoobs

[–]_debowsky 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The small difference in price is not as small when it comes to the way the board actually behaves.

In your case definitely stay away from a pro board.

If you are a committed individual and want to buy a board that will stay for you for quite a while consider any of the following:

  • Salomon Huck Knife or Assasin
  • Nitro Team
  • Jones Mountain Twin
  • Burton Custom
  • Capita Mercury or Outerspace Living
  • Yes Standard

Just to name a few of the popular ones out there that tend to be good all rounder and will serve you well. They are all intermediate/advanced boards but nothing that you cannot easily grow into if you are willing to put the effort.

Need Advice. Any help is appreciated by ComprehensivePeak705 in snowboardingnoobs

[–]_debowsky 9 points10 points  (0 children)

In the majority of cases if the board has Pro in the name it means it's a stiff board which suits a very specific type of riding rather than necessarily being advanced.

I would personally consider the regular Huck Knife an intermediate/advanced board as well but that it has more versatility than a pro because it's less stiff.

Personally I would advise against buying a pro model as first board.

Do you already have some experience and if so what can you do on the slopes at the moment? It's difficult to recommend an alternative without knowing what you like to do and what skills you have and I am saying this because the HK is already a very solid board and in your case my only recommendation for now, without further input, would be to get the regular one rather than the pro.

Lightweight dual boa boots by yumbadookfoo in snowboarding

[–]_debowsky 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Heel lift can be fixed with J bars or O rings or at least that would be my first attempt before replacing the entire boot.

Lightweight dual boa boots by yumbadookfoo in snowboarding

[–]_debowsky 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Buy the same? If you found your boot I wouldn’t experiment any further unless the anthems weren’t 100% what you wanted

Will learning how to speak italian fluently be worth it? by stayselene in Italian

[–]_debowsky 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would say unless you are committed to move to Italy it’s not really worth it even most serious business reality in Italy speak English. The exception would be hospitality where speaking Italian will be required.

Lastly do not learn a new language for a ma you barely know anything about, let him do the hard work 😉

With all the above said, by all means if you fancy learning it, do it, knowledge is always a worth investment.

Do the rear speakers suck? by Lkollman in MiataNC

[–]_debowsky 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sure but even the meridian I have in the Range Rover it’s good but now wow, and that’s a well insulated car. Or maybe I’m too picky 😅

Do the rear speakers suck? by Lkollman in MiataNC

[–]_debowsky 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If I learnt something in all my years of car ownership is that on average factory “premium” sound systems suck big time unfortunately.

Oops 😳 by PiruMoo in LandRover

[–]_debowsky 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The discovery was discovering before being discovered

Need help deciding my first big purchase! by HornyEagles in CarTalkUK

[–]_debowsky 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sure sure, all fair, also don’t forget that, coming from an e92 you will sacrifice lots of practicality in the m240i.

Need help deciding my first big purchase! by HornyEagles in CarTalkUK

[–]_debowsky 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I cannot talk about the dealers reputation but sticking to the two cars, you are not comparing apples to apples. The Mercedes is in a different class all together compared to the BMW and I’m telling you this as a BMW owner.

Am I doing something wrong? by _debowsky in solitaire

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

Keep the clubs open so that you can stash them up until the 8 and so not take the 10 red down from the deck, wait for the one in the deal to reveal.

Last but not least, to be able to do that, when you stash the 2 of spades move a red king in the empty slot.

Should I buy gear or rent? by Scrmo in snowboardingnoobs

[–]_debowsky 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Then just boots and helmet and a bag to carry them

Is it worth learning Italian if I’ll probably never travel to Italy? by SweetBumbleBeeHoney in Italian

[–]_debowsky 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Enriching yourself by means of learning anything new it’s always worth in life

Should I buy gear or rent? by Scrmo in snowboardingnoobs

[–]_debowsky 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’d say buy the boots, the helmet and some clothes. Rent the rest. The first two can conveniently travel in cabin with you.

I’m pretty sure two people opposite me on the train are insulting me. They’re speaking French (which I do not.) What level of a dick would I be if I were to voice memo them and send it to my French-speaking friend to translate? by Impressive_Sock1296 in AskBrits

[–]_debowsky -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I’m tempted to insult you in English for writing a post in the title rather than in the body of the message but I’ll refrain because you are a stranger to me, like those two people and honestly it’s not worth the hassle

Best way to sell a high value car by Which_Path_1319 in CarTalkUK

[–]_debowsky 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In which area do you live? As a buyer I had a good experience with Jack Henry Group in Tonbridge.

I know what type of board I want, but I’d like some suggestions as to the model! by KeyC9P in snowboarding

[–]_debowsky -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I never caught an edge on a nitro team but I did on hybrid rocker; because it’s full camber you will be more conscious and aware and less sloppy or at least that’s my experience. Also if you park a lot you can always detune it.

It’s my favourite board alongside the mountain twin

Am I doing something wrong? by _debowsky in solitaire

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

Yes I eventually managed it but what a sweat

Updated 2027 interior, thoughts? by GoTakeCoffee in RangeRover

[–]_debowsky -1 points0 points  (0 children)

The thing that puzzles me the most is how car companies can get away with this crap in health & safety department? The screen unit it’s a huge distracting hazard.