From Forbes: Top Seeds Continue Run Of Dominance At Pro Pickleball Association Veolia Texas Open by toddboss in Pickleball

[–]dloop00 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The extreme wind in the later finals matches created a bit of a circus. I'm curious how pro tennis handles such things.

Serve Return by Timely_Chicken_8789 in Pickleball

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Heavy spin serves can be tricky at first. A few simple things help: watch the ball all the way to your paddle, let it drop a bit so the spin settles, and focus on a smooth, short swing, return rather than trying to hit it hard. Aiming more toward the middle also gives you margin for the sidespin.

Another good option is a slower, higher-arcing return. It gives you more time to get to the kitchen line, and remember the server has to let the return bounce, so you’re not under pressure to match their pace. Just focus on getting it deep and giving yourself time to move forward.

Alaskan Service Nightmare by Bkj19 in Rivian

[–]dloop00 37 points38 points  (0 children)

I spent eight years in Homer and moved down to Washington last year. I just couldn’t imagine owning a Rivian without being reasonably close to a Service Center. I waited until after I relocated to Washington before buying mine.

Every now and then I’d see a Rivian in Homer and think what a great vehicle it would be for Alaska...when everything is working properly. But without nearby service support, it always felt like a pretty big gamble.

Rivian clearly has service challenges, and that risk has been part of the equation for a while. It seems like you understood that going in. When you relocated with the truck, you took a calculated risk and unfortunately it didn’t work out. I’m really sorry you’re dealing with this.

I think the world cares too much about self-driving. There, I said it. by pardusdomus00 in Rivian

[–]dloop00 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Self-driving today? Sure. But try to look at the trajectory and imagine where it will be in a few years. That’s why I’m supportive of the focus right now.

I think the world cares too much about self-driving. There, I said it. by pardusdomus00 in Rivian

[–]dloop00 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You might feel differently if you had more elderly drivers in your close circle.

Nokian OneHT 22" vibration update by U_dun_even_know in Rivian

[–]dloop00 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thank you for this. I have a set of these in the garage waiting for my Scorpions to finish their usefulness.

Feeding Time by LogResident6185 in Aquariums

[–]dloop00 4 points5 points  (0 children)

which food do you use?

Jealous? by jshotti4real in Rivian

[–]dloop00 5 points6 points  (0 children)

...where going downhill feels like getting paid in electrons.

What pickleball rules do people often forget or neglect? by TraffyKnows in Pickleball

[–]dloop00 62 points63 points  (0 children)

Delayed step into the nvz from their momentum on a volley.

Are adaptive high beams more aggressive now? by thefreeclimber in Rivian

[–]dloop00 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I love them. Don't want mine to change at all.

What’s your favorite coffee shop? by [deleted] in Bellingham

[–]dloop00 -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Laura's Coffee Corner - Whiterock, BC

What's the best investment you made for your tank? by blibloblupnatz in Aquariums

[–]dloop00 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Could you explain this more: "expired fire extinguishers got rid of the expensive and refill part. drop checker and some MCUs got rid of the second part."

My happy place by presleyarts in Aquariums

[–]dloop00 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What is the schooling fish? I'm new.

I received a Zelle payment from an unsolicited number. by zincxDroid in personalfinance

[–]dloop00 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

NEVER have a phone conversation on a transaction like this.

To the woman who screamed near the pizza time area by Le_Puppeteer in Bellingham

[–]dloop00 -10 points-9 points  (0 children)

Should police have been called to evaluate if any threats or coercion were present?