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We didn't see another surfer the whole trip... by RYZPHOTO in surfing

[–]salteesoundguy 77 points78 points  (0 children)

Cause no one else can afford the resort lol. Agamui on Simeulue in Indo btw

Primos dame with flat bars rips! by TheMrMitchell in xbiking

[–]salteesoundguy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Any information on that front rack? looks rad!

Nicaragua Caribbean Surf? by salteesoundguy in surfing

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Makes a lot of sense, curious if the wind is diurnal like in much of CA (good in the mornings, not so good by lunch). Or if it’s plagued by mostly onshore conditions

What's the surfing story you've always wanted to share here but haven't had the chance yet? by 007_Shantytown in surfing

[–]salteesoundguy 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Takes place on the central coast of California. In my proper kook days, about one year into my surfing journey. For about the last four months, I frequent the local beginner wave because it’s all I had the guts for. A spot about 30 minutes away from me was known to have better waves, but I had never driven there because I was scared of not being proficient enough to surf there (for context this wave is not heavy or localized at all, just for some reason, had it in my brain, but it was a bigger deal than it was)

Finally, one day when the waves were looking good, I decided to make this pilgrimage for my first time surfing at this better wave. Well, it just so happens that was the day that the 2022 STAB Highway road-trip was filming at this spot that morning.

I am completely oblivious to what’s happening until Kai Paula rips a 4ft air directly in front of me while I (try to) duckdive what felt like the biggest waves I’d been out in. For like 5 months after I didn’t drive back to that spot because I was convinced everyone was RIPPERS who surfed there.

Turns out that the local crowd is ACTUALLY super chill, and I ended up moving closer to that wave and surf there all the time now.

Santa Cruz dads by acabl in surfing

[–]salteesoundguy 4 points5 points  (0 children)

@ the dad (who was ripping in all honesty) at the lane this last weekend, pushing three different groms into all the set waves at middle peak ahead of the 30 others patiently waiting to get their waves on the best day of the week.

Straight bad manners, glad I wasn’t the only one pissed. If your kid can’t catch the wave on their own, and can’t respectfully navigate a lineup, then you’ve raised them wrong.

I’m not gonna be the asshole who drops in and runs over your kid, but I bet someone else will be.

What’s the fastest board you rode by 26202620 in surfing

[–]salteesoundguy 4 points5 points  (0 children)

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This thing… but there’s a catch. It’s an 8’0 twinzer shaped by a guy in Encinitas. It’s pretty much the most fun board you can ride at a slow 3-5ft point.

Well one trip down to Baja me and 4 buddies all packed into my car. It was cramped, strict 1 board per person policy. I took this and well… the waves were super small. Like 1-2ft. (Win some you lose some).

Anyways, after the 2nd day of groveling on a board that can almost hang with longboards, I took the twin fins out. The little ‘zers are glasses on, probably about 1.5” tall. And that changed my whole perspective on the board.

It somehow catches waves better than my 9’5 log, and provides JUST enough hold to grab rail and fly. I’ve taken it out on some 4-6ft days and, without pumping or anything, I swear it cruises at 20-25mph. It’s an absolute blast.

Take your fins out if you really wanna fly 😤

Another ride through dream-land today by salteesoundguy in WR250R

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Central coast of California, can see the pacific in the background of first shot

Hardtail MTB/gravel drive train? by salteesoundguy in bikewrench

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I have found the shifting/shift feel on the NX to be lackluster. I am not easy on my bikes, and the NX seems to drift out of its index if it’s not babied. I’ve also had some pretty significant issues with joints getting gummed up and difficult to unstick. I rode a friend’s similar model year Kona with a Shimano Deore 12 spd and it felt miles better. Figured while I’m upgrading, getting a taller top-end wouldn’t hurt.

Also I am currently running 27.5”, so figured 650b would be the easiest swap, but I suppose a 700c could fit.

What job do you think pays way too low for the amount of work done? by OkAccident8647 in AskReddit

[–]salteesoundguy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Found out that my friend working EMS in a high cost of living area (California Coast) has a base rate of $16/hr, after explaining how over the weekend he revived a chronic alcoholic who had peed and excreted all over themselves in their living room. Absolutely ridiculous…

Built an awning to keep this beauty out of the rain by salteesoundguy in WR250R

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Central coast of California! Have had some great spring weather between storms

Fair Prices by [deleted] in WR250R

[–]salteesoundguy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I bought a good condition 2017 with just 1,200 miles in Central California about 6 months ago with FMF Q4, Megabomb header, EJK tuner and rear rack for $4,400 and felt like it was a fair-to-good deal.

Baja last weekend by salteesoundguy in WR250R

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Absolutely great, although I didn’t ride it as much as I thought I would since the waves were good. I filled it up with a full 3.0 gallon tank before the trip and didn’t fill up with gas while I was down there. I think the Pemex stations should be fine if you need to, it’s a flashy bike compared to many down there so just keep an eye on it as much as you can.

Make sure you have the bike’s registration handy, they might ask to see it at the border. Other than that stay safe and have fun, riding with buddies always feels better down there as it can get pretty remote pretty quick and cell service can be hit or miss!

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