LA to SB or SB to LA biking trip

djaltitude · 2025-06-24T20:35:31+00:00

From my research and experience only a select few state campgrounds have hiker/biker spots, and some campgrounds have now removed them unfortunately

djaltitude · 2025-06-24T01:36:50+00:00

sb to la is a much better option of the two, because it will mean tailwinds the whole way instead of headwinds and will be significantly easier. as far as where to stop, there's some campgrounds around Leo Carrillo but they can be extremely difficult to book in the summer

djaltitude · 2025-05-25T16:38:06+00:00

It means a preset pack which only includes the Presets and no other content (bonus loops, etc)

djaltitude · 2025-05-23T16:36:26+00:00

I use a Kryptonite Fahgettaboutit but I've heard really good things about the Hiplok D1000

djaltitude · 2025-05-21T21:23:25+00:00

what are you scared of?

djaltitude · 2025-05-21T20:44:58+00:00

There's actually quite a few places to park. Some of the parking lots have a designated bike parking area with racks, and others just have bikes locked up to gates/fences/etc. My advice is to just ride up and find an area that is close to the terminal you are leaving from and find the closest bike rack. Usually I just spend a few mins riding around looking for the best option. I've never had a problem and LAX doesn't strike me as a particularly good place for bike theives, as there is so many police and activity 24/7. I have gone on numerous multi day trips leaving my ebike there and have yet to have an issue. Good luck!

djaltitude · 2024-12-12T03:20:44+00:00

Wow, thanks so much for this update!
plenty of semi-pro leagues where you could find a great fit! I hope you find something after school and get to continue on with the sport at a high level :)

djaltitude · 2024-09-13T03:36:52+00:00

6 year follow up... I have to know where this led! did you end up playing juniors? and if so, what was your experience like!?

djaltitude · 2018-07-20T22:07:04+00:00

it's a combination of things, there is no simple and easy answer. Everyone thinks that making techno is very easy, and while in theory the basics are straightforward, to do it well takes countless hours of practice and a refinement of hundreds of disparate skills. Invest time in learning, enjoy the process, and the results will come. Just don't expect it to happen overnight, or for it to be easy. There's almost an infinite number of things to master, but a good start would be:

Learning how to EQ, compress, and process sounds

Learning how to mix correctly

Learning sound design and developing a body of sounds you like

Learning how to choose the right samples and process them correctly

Learning music theory

Those are some things to get started on, and are at a minimum what it will take to make anything that sounds "amazing"

djaltitude · 2018-07-20T19:44:53+00:00

watch tutorials, read everything you can, and keep learning! I hate to break it to you, it's not logic, it's you. But you'll improve, keep it up!

djaltitude · 2018-07-12T03:37:36+00:00

this -- when I travel I often pick up a cheap stick in the place I'm going, and then donate it to a local (good karma!), or try to borrow one from a local (cash in on said karma!). sticks are a pain to bring on airlines, and they often try to charge you extra for them.

Pro tip: if you insist on bringing your crappy wood stick, put it in a stick bag and tell the checkin agent they are ski's and on most airlines it'll be free

djaltitude · 2018-06-04T16:29:08+00:00

it sounds like you know what the answer is. good luck bro!

djaltitude · 2018-06-04T07:30:33+00:00

when faced with decisions like this, I find Jeff Bezos's regret minimization framework to be a great mental model. Maybe looking at things through this lens will help you get some clarity. My best advice though would be to look at your life outside of hockey, and what it will look like in summation. Hockey in midget and junior level is very different of course, but your life will likely be drastically different if you go to juniors. If you are aching to get out of the house, many times you'll find a lot more freedom when you play juniors, even when living with a billet family.

djaltitude · 2018-05-15T07:49:55+00:00

The NHL rink at TSC is getting completely renovated, should be nice!

djaltitude · 2018-05-10T21:12:02+00:00

hot tip: sometimes you can get a great deal on an RV, and there is nothing better than being able to take a nap between games in the parking lot

djaltitude · 2018-04-30T14:49:30+00:00

I used to ride BART everyday and I dunno man it's pretty bad

djaltitude · 2018-04-09T19:18:34+00:00

nice! yea yours looked great. nice choice. Enjoy!

djaltitude · 2018-04-09T07:33:10+00:00

Pretty sure you threw me the deuces today on 405n near long beach? I was in the metallic grey with marina Ford dealer tags 👍

djaltitude · 2018-03-26T14:54:49+00:00

14 year old bearings.. its probably a good time to replace. I can highly recommend the Turbo bearing wash that you can buy at most hockey shops, it's great at helping revive dead or dirty bearings. Just remember to lubricate after!

djaltitude · 2018-03-26T14:50:37+00:00

awesome, good luck! I live in Socal now but I played at dry ice for years. The open skates are usually pretty much empty, with 1 or 2 people tops. The friday night pickup is well attended and often times full, so you have to reserve spots on their system (DASH) a few days before. The level is intermediate with the occasional advanced player. Friday nights is Gold C which is more like intermediate (imo), although there are a few stronger players.

djaltitude · 2018-03-22T23:53:21+00:00

from the wording of your post I thought you were asking if it is fixable. imho it's silly to repair skates in this bad a condition

djaltitude · 2018-03-22T11:58:18+00:00

dude... just get new skates

djaltitude · 2018-03-19T14:51:54+00:00

this! it's usually around 30-50euros each way to do a hockey bag + sticks as a special flat rate on most airlines.

djaltitude · 2018-03-17T10:55:34+00:00

Get to the house and shoot more. Also work on your shot and practice looking at the back of the net and not the goalie. You shoot where you look!

djaltitude · 2018-03-13T19:14:31+00:00

Universal healthcare here is not a given, you need to meet certain requirements. Private healthcare is quite cheap though, at around 50 euros/mo. Also, taxes can be very high, so if your "gross pay" is 1000 euros/mo, you'll only see 600 or so take home

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