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Even if it's not expensive, Is there a high quality item every serious enthusiast owns?

Or maybe it's a highly prized holy grail item you'd give your right arm for.

Is there something you've had an eye on for a while and you're just waiting for an excuse to treat yourself?

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago (3 children)

Not the pinnacle, but I am super excited about the Loos tension gauge I just got today. It will help me accurately dial in my sailboat's standing rigging for performance instead of just eyeballing it

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago

Photography. You'll probably get a variety of answers, but I would venture that a fast, professional level prime (L lenses for us Canon shooters) would be the top vote.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

Ring compressors and a lathe.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

What, no bread-makers yet?

  • Zojirushi Bread machine (I use it for the dough cycle. Don't at me.)
  • Electronic scale. It can be a cheap OXO, but you need one.
  • Banneton and liners
    *Lame (honestly, my favorite is the cheapo Breadtopia one with the plastic handle--much better than the walnut-handled one my mom had)
  • More Emile Henry ceramic bakers than I'm willing to admit. Crown rolls, anyone?

I haven't ventured into sourdough but I'm teetering on the edge. Looking at the King Arthur crocks.

[–] rishabh 2 points 1 year ago

Where the audiophiles at? Haha.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

In the motorcycle world, European bikes from KTM, BMW, or Ducati are typically considered to be the most fun. While they cost a shit ton and require very frequent maintenance, if you ride a KTM or a BMW it shows that you are willing to throw a stupid amount of money to have the most horsepower and the best handling even though you may break down on the side of the road and need to change your oil every 500 miles.

I don't intend to shit on Japanese motorcycles because they (Honda, Yamaha, Kawasaki, Suzuki) do a great job of providing a reliable (and still very fun) motorcycle experience but hop on a BMW or a KTM and you'll understand how it's just better as long as you can stomach the cost and maintenance.

Source: I've owned a Kawasaki ZR-750s, BMW R1200GS, KTM 500 EXC-F, Kawasaki Ninja 250,Honda CB 500F, KTM 790, and a Honda CRF 300L.

I will never judge someone's choice of motorcycle (unless it's too fucking loud) but the most fun you can have on two wheels is when the bike comes from Europe.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

For guys who like to collect dress shoes, the pinnacle is John Lobb custom. I think it's about $10K per pair? They actually make a mold of your foot, then use that to make the shoe.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

My little keyring screwdriver. I'm not a hobbyist for anything in particular (please suggest ideas !! I love gardening but that's casual) but whenever I need to spudge, twist, pop, puncture or push anything anywhere, my beautiful trusty screwdriver comes in handy. It has a flat end ('slotted') on one side and a pozidriv on the other. Sometimes I scour the house looking for trouble just so I can put it to use xP
I LOVE MY BABY SCREWDRIVER <3

p.s. idrk the tip width but both ends are really tiny :)

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