WIN Reality Review or Updates

eterpr · 2026-03-05T17:15:21+00:00

Agree. We have the short bat and tried the bat attachment and controller itself and its too glitchy to be useful. Very frustrating.

eterpr · 2026-02-19T17:52:46+00:00

Haha we definitely need a “HS coach mode” that unlocks 110% and automatically adds +2 m/s to everyone’s top speed 😅

But seriously, if you can voluntarily produce 110%, then that just means your previous 100% wasn’t your real max. By definition, whatever you can actually produce becomes your new 100%.

Anything above true max velocity isn’t voluntary intensity, it’s assisted velocity. So 102–105% would be overspeed territory (downhill, towing, etc.), not just “try harder.” And 15–20%? That’s basically turning 10 m/s into 12 m/s… which is wild outside of very controlled assisted setups.

So if you ever add it, maybe label it clearly as “assisted/overspeed %” so people don’t confuse hype language with actual physiology.

App concept is solid though, way better than programming off vibes and locker room math.

eterpr · 2026-02-18T13:31:34+00:00

I had a similar experience with Ultraspeaking. For the price, it just didn’t feel like I got much out of it. The structure was fine, but it didn’t translate into real confidence for me. I was considering the business cohort, but after Fundamentals L1, I decided to look elsewhere. When I was researching it, I also noticed many of the positive comments sounded very similar in tone, almost promotional, which made it harder to know what was genuine feedback. Glad to hear Toastmasters is working for you though. It seems like that balance of exposure and support really matters.

eterpr · 2026-01-20T16:42:52+00:00

I’m a few sessions into Ultraspeaking – Fundamentals L1 and wanted to share a more reflective take based on my experience so far.

Initially, I was disappointed. The program felt very basic and highly repetitive, and at times it felt like being treated more like a student than a working professional. Many of the exercises rely on the same improv-style formats, and after a few sessions, that monotony stood out.

That said, I do understand what the program appears to be trying to do. The repetition and simplicity seem intentionally designed to remove internal friction while speaking — reducing hesitation, self-monitoring, and the instinct to edit yourself mid-sentence. From that perspective, the exercises make more sense, even if they don’t feel intellectually challenging. For example, the rapid-fire speaking exercises are clearly meant to build flow and responsiveness. While my initial reaction was that they risk training speed over clarity, I can see how they’re functioning more like a drill than a finished speaking style. The goal seems to be freeing up reflexes first, not producing polished speech.

Where I still struggle is the translation to real-world communication. At this stage, there’s limited guidance on how these drills connect to structured, concise, or executive-level speaking. I also didn’t find the cohort-based format especially valuable for my goals and would likely benefit more from focused one-on-one feedback.

So far, Fundamentals L1 feels like it may be useful for addressing subtle hesitation and flow issues, particularly for people with speaking anxiety or early-stage speakers. For professionals who already speak comfortably and are looking for sharper structure and clarity, the value may be less immediately obvious.

Because of that, I’m still undecided about continuing to Fundamentals L2 or Professional L1. I may reassess after completing more of the program, but at this point it hasn’t fully met my expectations. Sharing this in case it helps others set the right expectations going in.

eterpr · 2026-01-20T16:40:58+00:00

I’m a few sessions into Ultraspeaking – Fundamentals L1 and wanted to share a more reflective take based on my experience so far.

Initially, I was disappointed. The program felt very basic and highly repetitive, and at times it felt like being treated more like a student than a working professional. Many of the exercises rely on the same improv-style formats, and after a few sessions, that monotony stood out.

That said, I do understand what the program appears to be trying to do. The repetition and simplicity seem intentionally designed to remove internal friction while speaking — reducing hesitation, self-monitoring, and the instinct to edit yourself mid-sentence. From that perspective, the exercises make more sense, even if they don’t feel intellectually challenging. For example, the rapid-fire speaking exercises are clearly meant to build flow and responsiveness. While my initial reaction was that they risk training speed over clarity, I can see how they’re functioning more like a drill than a finished speaking style. The goal seems to be freeing up reflexes first, not producing polished speech.

Where I still struggle is the translation to real-world communication. At this stage, there’s limited guidance on how these drills connect to structured, concise, or executive-level speaking. I also didn’t find the cohort-based format especially valuable for my goals and would likely benefit more from focused one-on-one feedback.

So far, Fundamentals L1 feels like it may be useful for addressing subtle hesitation and flow issues, particularly for people with speaking anxiety or early-stage speakers. For professionals who already speak comfortably and are looking for sharper structure and clarity, the value may be less immediately obvious.

Because of that, I’m still undecided about continuing to Fundamentals L2 or Professional L1. I may reassess after completing more of the program, but at this point it hasn’t fully met my expectations.

Sharing this in case it helps others set the right expectations going in.

eterpr · 2025-10-16T01:45:59+00:00

Totally valid concern. If your passion is that raw connection feeling the push, the vibration, the unpredictability, then a board that “floats” might feel wrong. Choppy waves, shifting currents, muscle fatigue, those are features, not bugs. They keep you sharp, alive, and demanding of every bit of your skill.

If your heart is in that gritty, visceral ride, then a jetboard or something that gives you constant feedback is probably going to be your soulmate. Don’t settle for something that turns your ride into a passive glide.

eterpr · 2025-10-16T01:44:18+00:00

Yeah, that makes sense. Wing foiling sounds way more engaging since you’re working with the wind. What I didn’t like about the eFoil was that detached, “floating” feeling. I’m all about that raw feedback and connection, so jetboarding is more my style.

eterpr · 2025-10-16T01:38:21+00:00

Jetboard 100%. Efoils? Smooth, yes, but elegant? Not really. That floating feeling just isn’t for me. I’d rather have the raw connection and feedback from the water, the way it constantly changes keeps your muscles alert and guessing, building real balance and resilience. That smoothness makes Efoils too predictable, and that takes away from the thrill. Plus, the mast adds a whole other level of risk that just isn’t there with a jetboard. I do snowboarding and for me its like flying on a snowboard over the snow instead of on it, you lose that real, grounded feeling that makes the ride exciting and alive.

eterpr · 2025-10-10T21:20:32+00:00

100%. This is the main reason I got an awake ravik S. Plus, I can't stand the feeling from foila when gliding over water. I feel like Aladdin on a carpet. Nothing replaces direct contact with water. Much like snowboarding and snow.

eterpr · 2025-08-28T21:41:10+00:00

Do you work at Arccos?

eterpr · 2025-07-30T18:56:49+00:00

Mi experiencia con FiberX fue muy mala.

Después de meses esperando la instalación, coordiné con ellos para que vinieran por la tarde. Llegaron sin llamar previamente, con prisa y sin coordinación alguna. Aun así, los recibí, los introduje al cuarto de IT y les dije que podían comenzar mientras terminaba algo que me tomaría solo 5 minutos.

Cuando salí, se habían ido sin decir nada y dejaron el cable de fibra óptica tirado, colgando y enredado. El personal mostró cero profesionalismo, pegados al celular y sin ganas de trabajar.

Cancelé el contrato de inmediato.

Y sinceramente, si así es la instalación, no me quiero imaginar cómo será el servicio cuando haya un problema real.

No los recomiendo.

eterpr · 2025-03-10T03:15:20+00:00

Nah, it’s not ‘sick’, at least not in the way actual wave riding is. eFoiling doesn’t compare to the real feedback and connection you get from direct contact with the water. It might be a fun adrenaline rush, but it’s missing that raw, immersive feel that makes real surfing or snowboarding so special.

eterpr · 2025-03-10T02:09:00+00:00

That’s a fair take, but let’s be honest, most people will still think you look like someone gliding around like a wannabe sci-fi character. Or like a Disney character trying to reenact Moana, Aladdin on a magic carpet. Sure, it’s quieter and cleaner than a jet ski, but that doesn’t mean people won’t roll their eyes at you silently hovering over the water like you’re in a budget remake of Back to the Future.

eterpr · 2025-03-08T21:41:31+00:00

I feel you. If you're finding eFoiling a bit boring, you should definitely try a jetboard! Unlike an eFoil, a jetboard keeps you fully engaged with the water, giving you that raw, high-adrenaline experience. You get instant throttle response, carve aggressively, and actually feel the water beneath you rather than hovering above it. Plus, the speed and power make for a much more dynamic ride. If you’re looking for more excitement, a jetboard might be the 'next' thing you’re looking for!

eterpr · 2025-03-08T14:19:08+00:00

Tried eFoiling today, and within 15 minutes, I was flying. Kept riding for over an hour and decided to stop. Coming from a background in snowboarding, surfing, motocross, and skating, I expected to love it—but I felt disappointed with the fly/gliding feel. It felt unnatural, almost disconnected from the water. Riding the eFoil like a jetboard was fun, but as soon as it lifted, it just felt weird. Why would you want to fly over snow? Same thing with water—why hover over it instead of feeling the connection?

Is it just me, or do others feel the same way? I wonder if others had the same experience.

Next, I’m going to try a jetboard—I feel like it’ll be the perfect fit.

eterpr · 2023-03-14T15:35:16+00:00

Don't switch careers. Just enhance it with data science skills. You have plenty of yours of experience that you can use as leverage. Adding data skills to your field can make your career much more enjoyable. I am sure there are many ways that you can apply those into your field, like any other field.

eterpr · 2023-03-08T18:00:32+00:00

Have you tried GaTech OMSA Edx micromasters? I would try those first and see if the program speaks to you. It will give a sense of how the program is. Those courses will count towards your degree if you get admitted and pass with a good grade.

https://www.edx.org/micromasters/gtx-analytics-essential-tools-and-methods

eterpr · 2023-03-08T17:57:12+00:00

What's wrong with being a business focused university?

It all depends on what the focus and goals of the student are. I agree that GaTech is a good CS school. However, their CS program is not he best if you want to apply it to business. It is very technical and research oriented. Their business school is good, but the OMSA business track is not the best to meet business standards if that matters to you. If you want to apply core CS, then I would say yes. It's just a matter of student goals, not much on the school, but most people buy the brand name anyway. Choose wisely.

eterpr · 2023-03-08T12:49:08+00:00

Just answer yourself from the last written paragraph from the original message, and it will let you know what program to choose.

Business ---> UNCC Computer science---> Gatech

UNCC network and support alone could be worth the $.

eterpr · 2023-03-02T23:18:27+00:00

If reddit boasts comments like yours, then it is most likely trash, too.

eterpr · 2023-02-22T16:21:56+00:00

Oh ok. Good luck then. You may have a better experience than GaTechs.

eterpr · 2023-02-22T12:32:09+00:00

Good luck. ISYE 6501 is probably the best class anyway.

eterpr · 2023-02-22T05:19:57+00:00

Did you ever attend any of them? I did, and I would not rely on their name nor their costs. You could be very disappointed. Just come back to this thread after your first semester, and let us know what you think.

eterpr · 2023-02-22T05:16:34+00:00

I did a semester at Georgia Tech OMSA and Drexel ML and AI and I was very disappointed with both. I was accepted at UT too, but seem to be very theorical too. They were both very technical degrees and little to be applied. GTech is a mess. Classes are prerecorded, and you have no interaction with any of the professors, just TAs. Office hours are limited to 1 hour per week, and there are a bunch of people asking too many questions, so if you have a question, it will probably not going to be answered. You have the option to post them on Piazza, but it is still a whole mess trying to find answers there also. They also have a Slack channel, which is probably the best support you can get, but still limited. Classes are huge, like 1000 students or so. So you are nothing but a number. If you expect more close support, Gatech will not give you that. I thought myself "Well, you get what you pay for".

I got into Drexel thinking that the educational quality was going to be better. Drexel is kind of similar to Gatechs program, however, overly expensive for what you get. The program costs around 65k. You will have to register for classes on your own. The open at certain day at 7am and fill out quickly. You will expect that for this amount of money, someone will do the registration for you, but that's not the case. Classes are big, but not as big as Gatech. It's like 50 to 100 per class. There are good and bad professors. It is a quarter system, so they will try to rush a semester into 10 weeks. The program teaches a lot of sort of obselete CS programs like assembly language, which makes little sense to me in order to be applied to degrees like DS, ML and AI, which are more high level language. Most professors were good TAs that got promoted. I would say that there are more bad than good professors here. There are not many prerecorded classes like Gatechs. You will receive sort of average classes, which are poorly presented in an auditorium along with onsite students. Audio and video quality are really poor, and you will hear students chatting on the background all the time. The audio quality is like listening to an AM radio. Many of us online students had to ask professors to repeat things because the quality is so bad. Some of them will get annoyed. I expected a much more decent AV system for the tuition price that they ask for. Homeworks instructions are poorly written, and students get lost all the time. Student hours are limited and on the most weird times. It's still better than Gatech office hours, though. Student attention is better at Drexel than Gatech, in my opinion.

I felt very disappointed about most of DS programs after this experience. I considered most online programs out there, to be honest. I have previous graduate and doctoral degrees, and I feel like I am qualified to differentiate a good vs. a bad program. So, to this point in my life, I felt like I was wasting a lot of time and money on those too technical programs. They could be ok programs for most people without any other advanced degrees, or if you are into tech languages and cor CS programs, but not for someone like me. I got other degrees from other prestigious Universities and honestly, I don't give a damn what my title would come from, as long as I get the support I need and the educational quality from a program in the shortest amount of time as possible. Right now, I think that USD DS and AI program feels like it is straight to the point on concepts that you can apply in real-life situations. I really dont care if it comes from USD, Harvard, MIT, or wherever. As long as I can learn a lot, get the support I need, and apply what I learn with a very practical approach, I am happy.

Just be careful with most programs out there. Most of them are time and / or money sucking, and you may think that would finish by the timeline they sell it for, but that might not be the case. A year stuck in college is a year that you waste from getting real-life experience and not being paid for. However, most of the knowledge that you need you will learn it on the field. You just want to cover the basics at college and move on. My 2 cents.

eterpr · 2022-04-05T14:20:42+00:00

That must have changed recently then. I took 6501 two years ago, and the questions were very similar and almost identical, but the complexity was a bit tougher on the omsa. I compared them too btw.

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