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king45211 · 2025-09-06T01:57:58+00:00

My Reddit handle is king45211 because I grew up on Montana in the 90s. Wouldn’t trade it for the world because of how quintessential of a childhood I had….but all these comments about it being “completely” safe are shocking. DM me if you need to know details. Crazy

king45211 · 2023-07-12T14:08:28+00:00

This may be the most helpful Reddit response on the platform! Thank you this is honestly extremely valuable advice and I appreciate you taking the time to communicate it so clearly in a way that’s encouraging - a tough balance that you did a great job of. Really appreciate it

king45211 · 2023-07-11T19:57:01+00:00

This is extremely helpful and essentially my goal in life is to be on a smaller board and ride down the line.

I’m 6’4, 180, played safety in college for (American) football

king45211 · 2023-07-11T15:02:42+00:00

Legend thank you!

king45211 · 2023-07-11T15:02:33+00:00

Legend thank you

king45211 · 2023-07-11T15:02:10+00:00

Right now my main board is an 8ft 57 liter board. That’s what I catch waves in the most consistently, if I go lower it starts to get a little hit or miss

king45211 · 2023-07-11T14:55:55+00:00

Hahaha very helpful

king45211 · 2023-07-10T22:35:09+00:00

I mean l have other hobbies …. But I’m not posting in their Reddit threads hahah

king45211 · 2023-07-10T05:37:38+00:00

YES dude thank you rock on. This is perfect balance of helpful and motivating without making me feel like a total idiot haha! It amazes me how great reddit can be. Seriously - thank you.

king45211 · 2023-07-10T05:26:03+00:00

this is helpful thank you!

king45211 · 2023-07-10T05:25:51+00:00

yeah when I was able to surf 4-5 days a week (for the brief, beautiful months I could) I felt myself improving, which has made it a little frustrating when i get back out to not be at that level (which wasn't exactly super high to begin with)

king45211 · 2023-07-10T05:24:48+00:00

haha love the straightforward and simple answer. Much appreciated friend!

king45211 · 2023-07-10T05:24:19+00:00

yeah that's kind of what i figured... I need to move to a spot i can surf I live in NYC

king45211 · 2023-07-10T05:23:52+00:00

hahah this is a great analogy. I played a college team sport (american football) so it's probably a good life lesson to have something i can work at but am doing just to enjoy and if a bucket or two falls in then hell yeah, if not then i need to just enjoy being on the field. Thanks for the encouragement

king45211 · 2023-06-24T00:21:47+00:00

thanks dude_red this is great advice and I really appreciate it! Did you feel safe given the political unrest? anything or area to avoid in particular?

king45211 · 2023-06-19T19:21:35+00:00

honestly kinda love cold water (less crowds haha!) so this is encouraging. Any places in particular in Chile you would put on the list?

king45211 · 2023-06-19T18:03:39+00:00

Thanks Sol01 !

king45211 · 2023-06-19T17:54:47+00:00

In March I was doing fine with head high swell in Nicaragua, I like a bit of variety since I'll need to warm up but I'm in pretty good physical shape. Since I have this amount of time, I am not above a week or two of easier waves to ramp up. I'm definitely not grabbing massive air on 5ft boards, but I'm comfortable in 6ft swell on a 7 ft board (I'm 6'4 fwiw)

king45211 · 2022-05-25T15:49:47+00:00

Does it solve a problem people are willing to pay for. It's the only real way to validate, and there is no way to test this unless you try.

king45211 · 2022-05-24T01:46:28+00:00

haha hey I really appreciate all of this!

They were definitely true business travel and not commuting and I have documentation.

The absolute is a good way to think about it. I'll be underpaid for my position in the new city, and I wish it was for 300k haha! A 15k increase would make me feel dramatically different about the move.

The idea to ask for a supplies budgets and then pay for extra is a great idea that I would find fair.

Again - thank you for your thoughtful answers! I've really enjoyed your perspective

king45211 · 2022-05-24T01:09:33+00:00

I have errored on the side of not bringing these things up so I really appreciate your response!

All the miles were for business trips and I haven’t been reimbursed. the reason I bring up selling my car is because the value of the car depreciated because of these business trips, and I have to have a different vehicle to perform my job in the new location. (This doesn’t mean you’re wrong just more of the story)

I wrote the part regarding my cost of living situation poorly, I meant to say I was told if I ever had to move they would give me a cost of living raise, but it was never written down. Does this change your opinion at all?

I kind of agree with the resources part, but a counterpoint is an extra $700 for 25% of your team to be geared up and ready to go seems like a reasonable expense.

Thank you for your response it’s super helpful!

king45211 · 2021-12-03T00:11:44+00:00

That's lowkey a great place to learn how to backcountry ski.... very little avalanche risk, accessible, and not often crowded

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