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Official Surfing Thread : ^^Never ridden a firewire. How...

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 15:40:17 +0000

Author: Migoo
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jun/15/2013 at 3:40pm

^^Never ridden a firewire. How are you finding it compared to normal PE boards?

Hope everyone caught Slaters performance at Fiji, outrageous surfing. His first wave of the final will be burned into my memory for a while...

Official Surfing Thread : some fun surf yesterday at Ventura...

Sat, 25 May 2013 06:59:13 +0000

Author: shwazy
Subject: 26252
Posted: May/25/2013 at 6:59am

some fun surf yesterday at Ventura harbor...no one out but me and my buddy...felt like a winter swell with the energy behind it. rode my fish and I am making the transition from long boarding to short boarding. So much fun and the power of this wave compared to where I normally ride at Ventura point was stark.

Official Surfing Thread : Wanted to find out what the Fuss...

Fri, 24 May 2013 21:31:57 +0000

Author: adeodadus
Subject: 26252
Posted: May/24/2013 at 9:31pm

Wanted to find out what the Fuss was about...

Official Surfing Thread : Didn't even know about them....

Wed, 22 May 2013 20:33:17 +0000

Author: Migoo
Subject: 26252
Posted: May/22/2013 at 8:33pm

Didn't even know about them. Just had a look, some cool looking tech there. The bowl series is pretty interesting. Also would like to hear some first hand experience.

Official Surfing Thread : Has anyone had a chance to try...

Sun, 19 May 2013 01:35:23 +0000

Author: cds4288
Subject: 26252
Posted: May/19/2013 at 1:35am

Has anyone had a chance to try any of libtech's surf boards? I was looking into getting one but I was hoping someone had some insight.

Official Surfing Thread : At least it was better yesterday....

Sat, 18 May 2013 18:38:29 +0000

Author: Migoo
Subject: 26252
Posted: May/18/2013 at 6:38pm

At least it was better yesterday. Some great waves, but still a few people got dud heats wave wise.

Toledo's 10 was CRAZY. Huge alley oop to air reverse, just nuts. Kelly got some sick barrels too.

Official Surfing Thread : don't think I've ever...

Fri, 17 May 2013 19:29:57 +0000

Author: Piranha
Subject: 26252
Posted: May/17/2013 at 7:29pm

don't think I've ever seen waves worse than that in a WCT event...yeah, I've seen smaller, but today was pure onshore wind chop. Was interesting to see how the top pros handle stuff like that and a few of them actually got a couple long rides (hobgood)...some caught absolutely nothing their whole heat (wilkinson)

Official Surfing Thread : Jeez, they had to run round 2...

Fri, 17 May 2013 19:09:42 +0000

Author: Migoo
Subject: 26252
Posted: May/17/2013 at 7:09pm

Jeez, they had to run round 2 in crap waves... Hopefully the last 2 days are better conditions.

Official Surfing Thread : Dang lay day... Let's get...

Sun, 12 May 2013 16:49:16 +0000

Author: Migoo
Subject: 26252
Posted: May/12/2013 at 4:49pm

Dang lay day... Let's get the Brazil comp going.

Official Surfing Thread : Originally posted by sdwc96Yea...

Sat, 13 Apr 2013 08:11:51 +0000

Author: shwazy
Subject: 26252
Posted: Apr/13/2013 at 8:11am

Originally posted by sdwc96

Yea its sad that the snowboarding season is coming to an end but im happy about the surf picking up and not having to wear a 4/3 anymore. My surf spots are still sporadic with 1-2 ft waves but there have been a few good sets the last few days.

yeah I hear that but where I live (Ventura, CA) the surf season is in the winter as well...now I as April winds down I will have to wait for occasional swell and for the fall to bring waves again. Such a bummer that snow and surf have to compete in the same season.

Anyone have any great spots to surf outside the US?

Official Surfing Thread : water's starting to get warm...

Mon, 01 Apr 2013 03:43:16 +0000

Author: xxbeachbum0804xx
Subject: 26252
Posted: Apr/01/2013 at 3:43am

water's starting to get warm enough here in jersey. time to go wipe the dust off the old board.

Official Surfing Thread : Yea its sad that the snowboarding...

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 14:30:03 +0000

Author: sdwc96
Subject: 26252
Posted: Mar/20/2013 at 2:30pm

Yea its sad that the snowboarding season is coming to an end but im happy about the surf picking up and not having to wear a 4/3 anymore. My surf spots are still sporadic with 1-2 ft waves but there have been a few good sets the last few days.

Official Surfing Thread : Southshore was close to overhead...

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 14:14:33 +0000

Author: adeodadus
Subject: 26252
Posted: Mar/20/2013 at 2:14pm

Southshore was close to overhead and really clean today _ summer is coming

Official Surfing Thread : got some surf in today even though...

Fri, 15 Mar 2013 23:13:47 +0000

Author: sdwc96
Subject: 26252
Posted: Mar/15/2013 at 11:13pm

got some surf in today even though it was low tide and dying. tomorrow holds promise though cause its a good day for diving and getting lobster before the season ends. its nice to get a board sport in when the mountains are hot.

Official Surfing Thread : Originally posted by CO_champagneWow,...

Fri, 15 Mar 2013 21:43:12 +0000

Author: Migoo
Subject: 26252
Posted: Mar/15/2013 at 9:43pm

Originally posted by CO_champagne

Wow, did anyone see Kelly's barrel in the final? That shoulda been a 10. Congrats to Kelly. Here's to another Slater year 2013......Ke12y

He really is a freak of nature... 41 years old and still at the top of the game.

Shame they only got Kirra for 3 heats, but man they were good heats.

Official Surfing Thread : Wow, did anyone see Kelly's...

Wed, 13 Mar 2013 08:39:55 +0000

Author: CO_champagne
Subject: 26252
Posted: Mar/13/2013 at 8:39am

Wow, did anyone see Kelly's barrel in the final? That shoulda been a 10. Congrats to Kelly. Here's to another Slater year 2013......Ke12y

Official Surfing Thread : 2013 here we go. Quicky pro is...

Mon, 04 Mar 2013 18:09:58 +0000

Author: Migoo
Subject: 26252
Posted: Mar/04/2013 at 6:09pm

2013 here we go. Quicky pro is on as of today.

Waves ok, hopefully will improve later in the week.

Official Surfing Thread : Bet the Aussies were partying...

Sat, 15 Dec 2012 13:00:05 +0000

Author: highway12south
Subject: 26252
Posted: Dec/15/2012 at 1:00pm

Bet the Aussies were partying hard last night at the Billabong House to celebrate the Parko world title

Official Surfing Thread : Joel won! I was kinda hoping Shane...

Sat, 15 Dec 2012 12:35:28 +0000

Author: Timmay_650
Subject: 26252
Posted: Dec/15/2012 at 12:35pm

Joel won! I was kinda hoping Shane was going to take out Kelly. It kinda showed me that not only kelly at his age can compete. I think only Kelly could of taken out Shane so soon.

Official Surfing Thread : Anyone surf in Ventura last weekend?...

Thu, 06 Dec 2012 19:33:09 +0000

Author: shwazy
Subject: 26252
Posted: Dec/06/2012 at 7:33pm

Anyone surf in Ventura last weekend? Great swell...a little too much for my beginner skills but still gave it a go.

Official Surfing Thread : Originally posted by Timmay_650I...

Sun, 02 Dec 2012 23:30:25 +0000

Author: mluu003
Subject: 26252
Posted: Dec/02/2012 at 11:30pm

Originally posted by Timmay_650

I have the gopro mount on my board. I would rather have the fcs one but that is a lot more work b/c you have to get on put in your board, not many people have an FCS plug on there nose. I haven't had any major problems with M3 mount. What i don't like about it is the camera angle isn't high enough for me. Maybe I put it too high on the nose but i don't think so.

I would imagine the FCS plug is more secure. What do you mean the angle isn't high enough...wouldn't that be solved by mounting the camera closer to the nose?

Official Surfing Thread : I have the gopro mount on my board....

Sun, 02 Dec 2012 21:44:49 +0000

Author: Timmay_650
Subject: 26252
Posted: Dec/02/2012 at 9:44pm

I have the gopro mount on my board. I would rather have the fcs one but that is a lot more work b/c you have to get on put in your board, not many people have an FCS plug on there nose. I haven't had any major problems with M3 mount. What i don't like about it is the camera angle isn't high enough for me. Maybe I put it too high on the nose but i don't think so.

Official Surfing Thread : Looking forward to the pipe contest...

Sun, 02 Dec 2012 01:19:07 +0000

Author: highway12south
Subject: 26252
Posted: Dec/02/2012 at 1:19am

Looking forward to the pipe contest next week ,Love kelly but would love to see Parko win the title. r

Official Surfing Thread : Have any of you guys used the...

Sat, 01 Dec 2012 22:26:35 +0000

Author: mluu003
Subject: 26252
Posted: Dec/01/2012 at 10:26pm

Have any of you guys used the surfboard mount for GoPro before? I'm probably going to buy one to use when I come back to CA for winter break.

My question is...is the 3M sticky pad better than the FCS plug? I was just looking at youtube reviews and most people used the sticky pad, that's why I ask.

Official Surfing Thread : I went home to CA for thanksgiving...

Fri, 23 Nov 2012 23:41:27 +0000

Author: Timmay_650
Subject: 26252
Posted: Nov/23/2012 at 11:41pm

I went home to CA for thanksgiving and went to Santa Cruz. It felt so nice to get out in the water but my arms lost so much for paddling. I went to the lane and took a small one right along the rocks but decide that was a bad idea bc it has been over a year. I went to the middle peak and got a few good lefts which was nice bc I am goof and my backside is really hurting. So much fun.

Official Surfing Thread : Originally posted by Timmay_650I...

Sun, 18 Nov 2012 18:21:24 +0000

Author: Migoo
Subject: 26252
Posted: Nov/18/2012 at 6:21pm

Originally posted by Timmay_650

I am hoping Kolohe Andino finds he groove bc he can surf but he didn't come out of the gate as strong as Medina. When your taking down kelly your coming out strong ha ha. I thought Andino would do a lot better at trestles this year b/c he has killed it there in the pass but no luck.

I've been waiting for Andino to explode this year... He's got all the tricks, just hasn't quite found his groove yet. Really dig his style. Medina for me is to formulaic, air reverse, air reverse etc. He doesn't have great style/flow, but his airs ARE ridiculous.

C'mon Parko!!! He must be stressing waiting for Pipe to start.

Official Surfing Thread : It was weird, thetheater was full...

Fri, 09 Nov 2012 13:20:01 +0000

Author: Timmay_650
Subject: 26252
Posted: Nov/09/2012 at 1:20pm

It was weird, the theater was full of older adults (+50) which is really odd for a surfing movie. I think doesn't appeal to the younger generation (not enough sexy and drug) but it was all about surfing so that doesn't appeal too much to the older generation.

I think it will fail in the box office but I think it will get good personal reviews.

I think it will do good when it comes to video.

Official Surfing Thread : I'm planning to see the movie...

Fri, 09 Nov 2012 07:06:39 +0000

Author: CO_champagne
Subject: 26252
Posted: Nov/09/2012 at 7:06am

I'm planning to see the movie next weekend in Hawaii. I've read some blogs that say its just another failed surfing movie. But I think I will enjoy it.

Official Surfing Thread : Looking to see that movie this...

Fri, 09 Nov 2012 03:55:13 +0000

Author: highway12south
Subject: 26252
Posted: Nov/09/2012 at 3:55am

Looking to see that movie this weekend as well,broke plans last weekend to see it to go chase Sandys snowfall

Official Surfing Thread : I went and saw Chasing Mavs...

Fri, 09 Nov 2012 00:12:31 +0000

Author: Timmay_650
Subject: 26252
Posted: Nov/09/2012 at 12:12am

I went and saw Chasing Mavs and I really liked it. Living in Utah everyone was sad when they found out how the movie ended. It was neat the little lines they put in that surfers would get but not everyone.

Official Surfing Thread : Watched him win at the ECSC in...

Thu, 08 Nov 2012 14:51:51 +0000

Author: highway12south
Subject: 26252
Posted: Nov/08/2012 at 2:51pm

Watched him win at the ECSC in VA Beach last year .Lots of wisdom passed down from his pops + Snips

Official Surfing Thread : I am hoping Kolohe Andino finds...

Thu, 08 Nov 2012 11:44:16 +0000

Author: Timmay_650
Subject: 26252
Posted: Nov/08/2012 at 11:44am

I am hoping Kolohe Andino finds he groove bc he can surf but he didn't come out of the gate as strong as Medina. When your taking down kelly your coming out strong ha ha. I thought Andino would do a lot better at trestles this year b/c he has killed it there in the pass but no luck.

Official Surfing Thread : I wanted to see Grom John win...

Thu, 08 Nov 2012 00:59:56 +0000

Author: highway12south
Subject: 26252
Posted: Nov/08/2012 at 12:59am

I wanted to see Grom John win it . I'm sure his time is coming and he and Medina will be battling for many years to come

Official Surfing Thread : I would like to see Owen wright...

Wed, 07 Nov 2012 16:12:48 +0000

Author: Timmay_650
Subject: 26252
Posted: Nov/07/2012 at 4:12pm

I would like to see Owen wright win but that isn't going to happen this year. (got to stick with tall, goofy footers) I would love to see Parko win. I have seen Slater win before.

Official Surfing Thread : WHo you pulling for Timmay? ...

Wed, 07 Nov 2012 14:08:23 +0000

Author: highway12south
Subject: 26252
Posted: Nov/07/2012 at 2:08pm

WHo you pulling for Timmay?

Official Surfing Thread : Originally posted by MigooJeez...

Wed, 07 Nov 2012 13:39:01 +0000

Author: Timmay_650
Subject: 26252
Posted: Nov/07/2012 at 1:39pm

Originally posted by Migoo

Jeez I think Parko blew it... With Kelly going out, if Parko could have won it would have been huge.

Bummed for Wilko, I think he deserved the win. Though Taj's 1st turn on his 1st wave in the final was sick!

Yea Wilko had a chance to win but the lane is hard to surf and he need to land a few and he would of won.

It would of helped parko if he could of even pulled a second he would be sitting a lot better. It seems like it is pretty much between parko and slater bc they can't even rank lower than 13th bc they are seeded into that round which i think is kinda foolish. If they are the top 3 in the world they should be able to make it there.

As Parkinson is the current rankings leader on the ASP WCT, the following ASP World Title scenarios will be based on his potential finishes at Pipeline.

If Parkinson finishes 13th, 9th or 5th at the Billabong Pipe Masters:
- Slater needs a 5th or higher to take the 2012 ASP World Title.
- Fanning needs to win at Pipeline to take the 2012 ASP World Title.*
*Contingent upon Slater finishing 5th or Lower at Pipeline.

If Parkinson finishes Equal 3rd at the Billabong Pipe Masters:
- Slater needs a 3rd or higher to take the 2012 ASP World Title.
- Fanning needs to win at Pipeline to take the 2012 ASP World Title.*
*Contingent upon Slater finishing 5th or Lower at Pipeline.

If Parkinson finishes 2nd at the Billabong Pipe Masters:
- Slater needs to win at Pipeline to take the 2012 ASP World Title.
- Fanning cannot win the 2012 ASP World Title.

If Parkinson wins the Billabong Pipe Masters, he will take the 2012 ASP World Title.

Official Surfing Thread : If Wilko would of landed that...

Wed, 07 Nov 2012 02:35:43 +0000

Author: highway12south
Subject: 26252
Posted: Nov/07/2012 at 2:35am

If Wilko would of landed that last turn on his final wave he would of got the score,

Official Surfing Thread : Jeez I think Parko blew it......

Wed, 07 Nov 2012 01:12:31 +0000

Author: Migoo
Subject: 26252
Posted: Nov/07/2012 at 1:12am

Jeez I think Parko blew it... With Kelly going out, if Parko could have won it would have been huge.

Bummed for Wilko, I think he deserved the win. Though Taj's 1st turn on his 1st wave in the final was sick!

Official Surfing Thread : The Lane looks like a sweet...

Wed, 07 Nov 2012 00:05:05 +0000

Author: highway12south
Subject: 26252
Posted: Nov/07/2012 at 12:05am

The Lane looks like a sweet place to hold a contest

Official Surfing Thread : Originally posted by snowflakezis...

Tue, 06 Nov 2012 22:42:19 +0000

Author: Timmay_650
Subject: 26252
Posted: Nov/06/2012 at 10:42pm

Originally posted by snowflakez

is the SURFER magazine any good?

I have got it a few times for under $5 a year and it is great for that price. I like it for the pictures ha ha.

Official Surfing Thread : is the SURFER magazine any good?...

Tue, 06 Nov 2012 20:18:12 +0000

Author: snowflakez
Subject: 26252
Posted: Nov/06/2012 at 8:18pm

is the SURFER magazine any good?

Official Surfing Thread : I was sad to see Nate to lose...

Mon, 05 Nov 2012 15:38:31 +0000

Author: Timmay_650
Subject: 26252
Posted: Nov/05/2012 at 3:38pm

I was sad to see Nate to lose to Parko but I didn't want Parko to lose. He has been surfing well in SC and slater hasn't be great but still slater.

I just love the cold water classic growing up surfing SC, it is great to watch videos, if i can't be surfing there.

Official Surfing Thread : Well it's going to Pipe....

Sun, 04 Nov 2012 19:35:37 +0000

Author: Migoo
Subject: 26252
Posted: Nov/04/2012 at 7:35pm

Well it's going to Pipe. That's probably what everyone wanted. Except Parko I guess....

He really needs to win in SC.

Official Surfing Thread : Originally posted by Timmay_650 Originally...

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 20:20:58 +0000

Author: Migoo
Subject: 26252
Posted: Nov/01/2012 at 8:20pm

Originally posted by Timmay_650

Originally posted by Migoo

Originally posted by Timmay_650

I am really excited for SC. It is my home break (although I live in Utah now) and it is still anyone race. I think this year will be a nail bitter which is really exciting.

I will be kinda weird if Joel wins at the rate he is going. Will be the turtle in the race, Not winning an event but taking it.

On the adjusted rankings (with 2 throw aways) Kelly is actually in front... Parko needs to finish in front of Kelly at least in both remaining events to win it. They always say you have to actually win events to win the title, this really highlights that. Parko has been way more consistent but just can't win one, three 2nds, 3rds etc.

Really coming down to the wire.

I did my math the first time and parki was ahead, so i did it again and he wasn't. ha ha. But it is really anyone race but I don't know if parko keeps getting 2's and 3's i think he might be able to take it and he has a little bit of room to mess up bc he is dropping a 5th right now, where kelly is dropping a lot lower scores. But it will come down to the last event this year unless something big happens.

Parko

6500, 8000, 8000, 8000, 6500, 6500

43,500

Slater

5200, 8000, 10000, 10000, 10000, 1750

44,950

Mick

10000, 6500, 6500, 10000, 6500, 4000

43,500

Well Parko is the only top 5 surfer to progress straight to round 3... Maybe something crazy is going to happen in SC.

Official Surfing Thread : Originally posted by Migoo Originally...

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 09:02:20 +0000

Author: Timmay_650
Subject: 26252
Posted: Oct/26/2012 at 9:02am

Originally posted by Migoo

I will be kinda weird if Joel wins at the rate he is going. Will be the turtle in the race, Not winning an event but taking it.

Really coming down to the wire.

Parko

6500, 8000, 8000, 8000, 6500, 6500

43,500

Slater

5200, 8000, 10000, 10000, 10000, 1750

44,950

Mick

10000, 6500, 6500, 10000, 6500, 4000

43,500

Official Surfing Thread : Originally posted by Piranha the...

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 21:15:06 +0000

Author: mluu003
Subject: 26252
Posted: Oct/25/2012 at 9:15pm

Originally posted by Piranha

the shark question has already been asked in this thread...and answered...but I'll elaborate this time:

I first started surfing in Gulf Shores, Alabama (yes, they do get surfable waves...especially when you're 10 years old), then my parents ended up buying a condo in pensacola. People don't realize the water can be very clear there and how sharky the gulf really is. While your surfing a wave, you can see the bottom clearly and you frequently see different sized sharks...and manta rays, sting rays and everything else you run over.

I later moved to south carolina. The water is kinda murky there so you really aren't as aware of the of the sea life. However, once I was surfing with my friend in a junky windswell and the water was so churned up with mud it was like chocolate milk(we were the only ones out). Just sitting there waiting for a wave and, to my horror, I see a fin coming toward me about 20 feet away. I kinda froze in fear but, somehow, lifted my legs onto the surfboard as the 5 foot hammerhead just mozied right under my board. I then hauled ass to the beach and was yelling out to my friend when the shark made a B-line right for him and did the exact same thing. My friend freaked out like a little bitch - it was so shtooking funny watching him scream and flailing to paddle in.

Later, I moved to Ft Lauderdale, but occasionally drove up to areas less shadowed by the bahamas to get better waves. West Palm beach is grazed by the gulf stream, a current of water that's ultra warm and clear. One day, a Singer Island local invited us to surf the jetty with him. We get there and I'm shocked to see every single wave has a school of at least 10 big spinner sharks riding through it. The guy said it was normal and safe...so we surfed...with schools of sharks in every wave. Freak show.

Damn!! That's crazy man. In the summer, I'm hitting up the waves everyday in Southern California. Definitely scared of encountering a shark! The fear does cross my mind sometimes, but usually when I get into the water I just forget about everything.

I hope I am never in your shoes man, I don't ever want to encounter anything with a fin besides those friendly dolphins that patrol my breaks.

Official Surfing Thread : the shark question has already...

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 20:34:05 +0000

Author: Piranha
Subject: 26252
Posted: Oct/25/2012 at 8:34pm

the shark question has already been asked in this thread...and answered...but I'll elaborate this time:

I first started surfing in Gulf Shores, Alabama (yes, they do get surfable waves...especially when you're 10 years old), then my parents ended up buying a condo in pensacola. People don't realize the water can be very clear there and how sharky the gulf really is. While your surfing a wave, you can see the bottom clearly and you frequently see different sized sharks...and manta rays, sting rays and everything else you run over.

I later moved to south carolina. The water is kinda murky there so you really aren't as aware of the of the sea life. However, once I was surfing with my friend in a junky windswell and the water was so churned up with mud it was like chocolate milk(we were the only ones out). Just sitting there waiting for a wave and, to my horror, I see a fin coming toward me about 20 feet away. I kinda froze in fear but, somehow, lifted my legs onto the surfboard as the 5 foot hammerhead just mozied right under my board. I then hauled ass to the beach and was yelling out to my friend when the shark made a B-line right for him and did the exact same thing. My friend freaked out like a little bitch - it was so shtooking funny watching him scream and flailing to paddle in.

Later, I moved to Ft Lauderdale, but occasionally drove up to areas less shadowed by the bahamas to get better waves. West Palm beach is grazed by the gulf stream, a current of water that's ultra warm and clear. One day, a Singer Island local invited us to surf the jetty with him. We get there and I'm shocked to see every single wave has a school of at least 10 big spinner sharks riding through it. The guy said it was normal and safe...so we surfed...with schools of sharks in every wave. Freak show.

Official Surfing Thread : Only twice, and I've been...

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 19:28:21 +0000

Author: Migoo
Subject: 26252
Posted: Oct/25/2012 at 7:28pm

Only twice, and I've been surfing for about 15 years.

Worst one was a big bronze whaler the popped up between me and another guy about 10m away. Then dissapeared. I'd been in the water on my own for about 45 mins before anyone else came out too, glad I didn't see it then.

Pretty sure I've just jinxed myself, I'll see one tomorrow I bet...

Official Surfing Thread : Has anyone here seen a shark while...

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 19:48:59 +0000

Author: DerekF
Subject: 26252
Posted: Oct/24/2012 at 7:48pm

Has anyone here seen a shark while surfing?

Official Surfing Thread : Originally posted by Timmay_650I...

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 19:40:54 +0000

Author: Migoo
Subject: 26252
Posted: Oct/24/2012 at 7:40pm

I will be kinda weird if Joel wins at the rate he is going. Will be the turtle in the race, Not winning an event but taking it.

Really coming down to the wire.

Official Surfing Thread : I am really excited for SC. It...

Sun, 21 Oct 2012 17:15:13 +0000

Author: Timmay_650
Subject: 26252
Posted: Oct/21/2012 at 5:15pm

I am really excited for SC. It is my home break (although I live in Utah now) and it is still anyone race. I think this year will be a nail bitter which is really exciting.

I will be kinda weird if Joel wins at the rate he is going. Will be the turtle in the race, Not winning an event but taking it.

Official Surfing Thread : Well at least Parko beat JJ &...

Sat, 20 Oct 2012 19:42:53 +0000

Author: Migoo
Subject: 26252
Posted: Oct/20/2012 at 7:42pm

Well at least Parko beat JJ & has a decent lead in the title race.

Crazy final though, Julian getting the score with seconds on the clock. Medina should not have let him have that wave... Could see he was shattered on the podium, pretty much crying. Julian was pretty gracious in victory, really handled the situation well considering it's his 1st WCT win.

Bring on Santa Cruz

Official Surfing Thread : WOW, Kelly and Mich both eliminated...

Thu, 18 Oct 2012 19:30:53 +0000

Author: Migoo
Subject: 26252
Posted: Oct/18/2012 at 7:30pm

WOW, Kelly and Mich both eliminated from Portugal...

Epic QF between John John and Parko coming up tonight! Cant wait. If Parko can beat JJ, and at least make the final he's going to have a good lead.

Official Surfing Thread : Mid OCt. Hurricane swell is on...

Sun, 14 Oct 2012 02:25:32 +0000

Author: highway12south
Subject: 26252
Posted: Oct/14/2012 at 2:25am

Mid OCt. Hurricane swell is on the way for the East!

Official Surfing Thread : Missed the final live as it was...

Fri, 05 Oct 2012 02:47:18 +0000

Author: highway12south
Subject: 26252
Posted: Oct/05/2012 at 2:47am

Missed the final live as it was 3 AM here .Dane shreds + Kelly is Kelly .What other athlete has been at the top of his sport for 20 + yrs strong + still there

Official Surfing Thread : Quiksilver could not have asked...

Fri, 05 Oct 2012 02:41:58 +0000

Author: Migoo
Subject: 26252
Posted: Oct/05/2012 at 2:41am

Quiksilver could not have asked for a better outcome... Kelly v Dane in the final. Epic.

Shame that Dane broke his board he'd been riding all week before the final. Would be hard on a heavy beachy like that to adjust to a new stick.

Awesome comp all round though.

It's tight in the rankings now...

Official Surfing Thread : Stacked semi's kelly vs joel...

Thu, 04 Oct 2012 17:47:55 +0000

Author: highway12south
Subject: 26252
Posted: Oct/04/2012 at 5:47pm

Stacked semi's kelly vs joel and dane vs john john!

Official Surfing Thread : Also to note that Dane knocked...

Thu, 04 Oct 2012 02:09:14 +0000

Author: highway12south
Subject: 26252
Posted: Oct/04/2012 at 2:09am

Also to note that Dane knocked Mick out of the comp already early in Rd 2 . The title race is gonna be real tight if Kelly Joel + J John get through a few more heats

Official Surfing Thread : Yew!!!! Sick heat with John John,...

Thu, 04 Oct 2012 01:47:03 +0000

Author: Migoo
Subject: 26252
Posted: Oct/04/2012 at 1:47am

Yew!!!! Sick heat with John John, Kolohe & Pupo. John for the win.

Dane in the water now... Some crazy barrels coming through.

http://quiksilverlive.com/profrance/2012/live.en.html

Get on it

Official Surfing Thread : Lil Head dip. Eventually wanna...

Wed, 03 Oct 2012 02:56:45 +0000

Author: highway12south
Subject: 26252
Posted: Oct/03/2012 at 2:56am

Lil Head dip. Eventually wanna get a full on shack shot. Its harder to do than you think .Paddle in ,pull in , hold cam perfect , not get axed etc..

Official Surfing Thread : John John vs Taylor in that...

Wed, 03 Oct 2012 02:16:31 +0000

Author: highway12south
Subject: 26252
Posted: Oct/03/2012 at 2:16am

John John vs Taylor in that comp 19 year old vs 41 yr old once Rd 3 starts

Official Surfing Thread : Some thumping barrels and stacks...

Wed, 03 Oct 2012 02:11:57 +0000

Author: Migoo
Subject: 26252
Posted: Oct/03/2012 at 2:11am

Some thumping barrels and stacks going down @ the France comp.

Jeremy Flores copped a 2 wave hold down, and that's at a beach break...

Official Surfing Thread : Farrrrout... How is Kelly still...

Fri, 21 Sep 2012 04:45:00 +0000

Author: Migoo
Subject: 26252
Posted: Sep/21/2012 at 4:45am

Farrrrout... How is Kelly still doing it?

Still, at least Mick and Joel are till on top. Going to be a great last few events.

Official Surfing Thread : Finally got out in Ventura...been...

Sun, 02 Sep 2012 16:54:07 +0000

Author: shwazy
Subject: 26252
Posted: Sep/02/2012 at 4:54pm

Finally got out in Ventura...been about 2 months I think. Went to c street last two days... by the time i got out super wind blown and difficult. Caught a wave that threw me and my long board hit me square in the ribs...still fun though...hopefully tomorrow will be better :)

tomorrow isn't better...ribs jacked...hopefully not on the shelf to long

Official Surfing Thread : Yea Mick. Hope they get some decent...

Tue, 28 Aug 2012 03:12:42 +0000

Author: highway12south
Subject: 26252
Posted: Aug/28/2012 at 3:12am

Yea Mick. Hope they get some decent surf at Lowers

Official Surfing Thread : Man what a tight finish to Tahiti,...

Tue, 28 Aug 2012 02:14:10 +0000

Author: Migoo
Subject: 26252
Posted: Aug/28/2012 at 2:14am

Man what a tight finish to Tahiti, Mick for the win! Parko lets another ons slip.

Pity the swell didn't get bigger, but at least it was clean and hollow.

Official Surfing Thread : heading up north to Santa...

Sun, 19 Aug 2012 08:06:19 +0000

Author: shwazy
Subject: 26252
Posted: Aug/19/2012 at 8:06am

heading up north to Santa Cruz next weekend for buddy's birthday...hoping there will be some decent swell.

Official Surfing Thread : Anyone been watching chopes?Rounds...

Sat, 18 Aug 2012 17:51:37 +0000

Author: Migoo
Subject: 26252
Posted: Aug/18/2012 at 5:51pm

Anyone been watching chopes?

Rounds 1 and 2 done, on lay day today. Waves have been ok, but not great. Fingers crossed for a solid swell soon.

Watch the day 1 highlights, Josh Kerr actually goes right on a wave... Makes it too.

Official Surfing Thread : Originally posted by adeodadusAnyone...

Thu, 19 Jul 2012 17:34:50 +0000

Author: Migoo
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jul/19/2012 at 5:34pm

Originally posted by adeodadus

Anyone ever spent anytime on either the Dumpster Diver or Neck Beard ?

I been riding the Resin 8 6-0 alot but want to buy one of these not so Fish kind of short board merricks. I kind of want the 5 fin set up and am leaning toward the NB.

Anyhow.. its been a crappy southswell year .. really short durations

Not ridden one, but if I wasn't saving for my end o year trip I would have pulled the trigger on one by now. I prefer the look of the NB. They feel a little odd under the arm, very wide and thick up through where your chest is while paddling. Lots of people on east coast riding them. I'll be getting one next year for sure. The DD is much more similar to a standard shortboard, narrower tail but still with the wider nose.

Go the NB if you want something more "out there", then give me a ride report...

Official Surfing Thread : Anyone ever spent anytime on either...

Thu, 19 Jul 2012 12:52:52 +0000

Author: adeodadus
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jul/19/2012 at 12:52pm

Anyone ever spent anytime on either the Dumpster Diver or Neck Beard ?

I been riding the Resin 8 6-0 alot but want to buy one of these not so Fish kind of short board merricks. I kind of want the 5 fin set up and am leaning toward the NB.

Anyhow.. its been a crappy southswell year .. really short durations

Official Surfing Thread : Big congrats to Steph "Happy"...

Tue, 17 Jul 2012 20:28:57 +0000

Author: Migoo
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jul/17/2012 at 8:28pm

Big congrats to Steph "Happy" Gilmore on another world title. Stoked for her to wrap up another 1.

Hoping for two aussie champs this year...

Official Surfing Thread : Swell's finally picking up...

Sun, 08 Jul 2012 22:52:55 +0000

Author: timpiper
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jul/08/2012 at 10:52pm

Swell's finally picking up a bit in southern california!

Official Surfing Thread : First day back in the water after...

Fri, 29 Jun 2012 17:46:34 +0000

Author: Migoo
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jun/29/2012 at 5:46pm

First day back in the water after about 3-4 weeks after straining my ACL. Good waves at Byron, couple of barrels even, stoked. And my knee held up fine, even better.

Looking the goods for tomorrow too. Yewwww

Official Surfing Thread : Liked the 10 he scored against...

Tue, 12 Jun 2012 03:12:29 +0000

Author: highway12south
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jun/12/2012 at 3:12am

Liked the 10 he scored against CJ .Put on a Clinic in the heats with Julian +Gabriel as well

Official Surfing Thread : If you have not seen the highlights...

Tue, 12 Jun 2012 01:28:02 +0000

Author: Migoo
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jun/12/2012 at 1:28am

If you have not seen the highlights from Fiji (especially the free surf day when the comp was called off due to it being too big) get onto it.

Absolutely amazing! Kelly's surfing in the quarters, semis and final was some of the best I can ever remember seeing. He's riding a 5'9", bear that in mind when you watch...

Official Surfing Thread : ^Was standing in the tube doggy...

Fri, 08 Jun 2012 15:03:44 +0000

Author: highway12south
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jun/08/2012 at 3:03pm

^Was standing in the tube doggy dooring it once it broke in front of me

Official Surfing Thread : ^I'd be bashing that lip...

Fri, 08 Jun 2012 08:43:47 +0000

Author: Piranha
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jun/08/2012 at 8:43am

^I'd be bashing that lip anyhow :)

Official Surfing Thread : Closeout :(

Fri, 08 Jun 2012 02:36:40 +0000

Author: highway12south
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jun/08/2012 at 2:36am

Closeout :(

Official Surfing Thread : Its starting at 5:30 eastern today.!! ...

Thu, 07 Jun 2012 14:08:02 +0000

Author: highway12south
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jun/07/2012 at 2:08pm

Its starting at 5:30 eastern today.!!

Official Surfing Thread : Fingers crossed the fiji comp...

Thu, 07 Jun 2012 00:44:04 +0000

Author: Migoo
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jun/07/2012 at 12:44am

Fingers crossed the fiji comp is back on tomorrow. Swell forecast looking GOOD for next couple of days.

Keep your eyes out for Mitch Colbourn (wildcard), surfing against Parko in Rd 3. Ripped in Rd 1, and beat Kelly in the process.

Official Surfing Thread : 2012 Atlantic Hurricane season...

Tue, 05 Jun 2012 17:13:56 +0000

Author: highway12south
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jun/05/2012 at 5:13pm

2012 Atlantic Hurricane season has officially started ( although this was May 22 Tstorm Alberto)

Official Surfing Thread : im feeling an after work sesh...

Mon, 04 Jun 2012 22:26:13 +0000

Author: timpiper
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jun/04/2012 at 10:26pm

im feeling an after work sesh an San-O tomorrow

Official Surfing Thread : Originally posted by CO_champagneI'm...

Sat, 02 Jun 2012 17:44:57 +0000

Author: Migoo
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jun/02/2012 at 5:44pm

Originally posted by CO_champagne

I'm so pissed that someone broke into my garage and stole my surfboard. I cannot afford to buy a new one at this time so I'm forcing myself to stop watching ASP and going to the beach. AHHHHH! Enjoy all you lucky SOBs

Man that SUCKS... Hopefully they take it for a wave and it takes revenge on your behalf, by stabbing them in the leg...

Official Surfing Thread : I'm so pissed that someone...

Sat, 02 Jun 2012 09:01:10 +0000

Author: CO_champagne
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jun/02/2012 at 9:01am

I'm so pissed that someone broke into my garage and stole my surfboard. I cannot afford to buy a new one at this time so I'm forcing myself to stop watching ASP and going to the beach. AHHHHH! Enjoy all you lucky SOBs

Official Surfing Thread : Originally posted by Timmay_650San...

Sat, 02 Jun 2012 08:20:41 +0000

Author: shwazy
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jun/02/2012 at 8:20am

Originally posted by Timmay_650

San Fran Waves Suck. I am so glad they are going to Santa Cruz this year. That is my surfing stomping grounds and I avoided SF. It seems it is either epic or poor to fail or just straight up poor. The only thing SF is good at is having waves in the summer. Santa Cruz has some of the best waves in the US.

I can't say I am mad about it or it is a bad choice. It is good to see the sport grow... oh wait it is surfing, I hate to see the sport grow. ha ha

Second the Santa Cruz waves...crazy how many people are out on a weekday...surfed up there the weekend of the 16th and Monday and Tuesday were jammed packed with people...saw a grey whale cruise on by no more than 30 yards from me...and I thought the sea otters and seals were cool!

Official Surfing Thread : Fiji starts tomorrow!!! So glad...

Fri, 01 Jun 2012 23:54:30 +0000

Author: Migoo
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jun/01/2012 at 11:54pm

Fiji starts tomorrow!!! So glad it's back on tour.

Check out the warm up sesh with Slats etc. Good forecast for the comp window too. Yew

http://www.surfline.com/surf-news/volcom-fiji-pro-freesurf-warmup_70972

Official Surfing Thread : taking my 9'6''...

Tue, 22 May 2012 23:22:26 +0000

Author: timpiper
Subject: 26252
Posted: May/22/2012 at 11:22pm

taking my 9'6'' becker out for a sesh tomorrow during a long awaited mid week day off

Official Surfing Thread : Anyone watch Brazil? They actually...

Sat, 19 May 2012 23:47:44 +0000

Author: Migoo
Subject: 26252
Posted: May/19/2012 at 11:47pm

Anyone watch Brazil? They actually got quite good waves. John John got his 1st WCT win, and more importantly (due to Kelly not showing) Parko is in no. 1 position. Hopefully he can follow through this time.

Official Surfing Thread : Not sure if this was posted...

Tue, 08 May 2012 05:44:58 +0000

Author: snowj720
Subject: 26252
Posted: May/08/2012 at 5:44am

Not sure if this was posted already, but I wanted to share with the class in case it wasn't. 87' wave, unreal.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mn1f-7Tc7DE&feature=fvst

[TUBE]www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mn1f-7Tc7DE&feature=fvst[/TUBE]

Official Surfing Thread : The judging style can be really...

Fri, 06 Apr 2012 18:24:34 +0000

Author: Timmay_650
Subject: 26252
Posted: Apr/06/2012 at 6:24pm

The judging style can be really annoying bc you see the last wave and think they have it but it turns out they don't get the score.

About kelly: I think Kelly might of won if he got some good turns on his 10 wave. But Kelly was off, I have never seen him fall so many times.

My bet is it will all come down to the waves. If the waves are pumping somewhere else, he might miss it. The Brazil isn't know for good waves but it is a bit of money.

Official Surfing Thread : Yeah, the judges have admitted...

Fri, 06 Apr 2012 15:47:49 +0000

Author: Migoo
Subject: 26252
Posted: Apr/06/2012 at 3:47pm

Yeah, the judges have admitted that it can come down to who has surfed the best in the event, as opposed to 100% accurate scoring of each wave. I don't think it's necessarily a bad thing either.

I think Kelly was a bit pissed cause he is usually the one in MIck's position. All in all a great event though. Waves every day. Will Kelly show at the next event, who knows...

Official Surfing Thread : Yea I don't know what was...

Fri, 06 Apr 2012 11:13:18 +0000

Author: Timmay_650
Subject: 26252
Posted: Apr/06/2012 at 11:13am

Yea I don't know what was going on with the judging that heat. Well when mick scored his first wave of a 9.10, the judges had screw themselves. They has too good of surfer for that high of a score it didn't give them room. If i was a judge that would of been an 8 and that would of been my standard for an 8.

It seems to me the choose the surfer who surfed better and he wins and it isn't as much as really each wave. I have seen it a few times where guys get the score on the last wave to win and it really wasn't there but he did out surf the other person. So i am not saying it is a bad thing.

Official Surfing Thread : Yes, that was a great final. Kelly...

Fri, 06 Apr 2012 05:45:23 +0000

Author: CO_champagne
Subject: 26252
Posted: Apr/06/2012 at 5:45am

Yes, that was a great final. Kelly looked a bit stressed at the end, going for every little guy he could find.

Official Surfing Thread : Seriously... How good was that...

Fri, 06 Apr 2012 00:22:09 +0000

Author: Migoo
Subject: 26252
Posted: Apr/06/2012 at 12:22am

Seriously... How good was that final! Go Mick. Kelly may have been duped on that 2nd 8.07 though, could have been higher. Plus Mick fell on the 9.70...

Any surf fan needs to see Kelly's reverse from that heat. Better than the NYC one. Massive full rotation

Official Surfing Thread : Wow this is one of the best finals...

Thu, 05 Apr 2012 22:22:58 +0000

Author: Timmay_650
Subject: 26252
Posted: Apr/05/2012 at 10:22pm

Wow this is one of the best finals I have seen. Mick started so strong but it is kelly and no lead is save. Still 10 mins left

Official Surfing Thread : Bells is running in pretty good...

Thu, 05 Apr 2012 15:25:18 +0000

Author: Migoo
Subject: 26252
Posted: Apr/05/2012 at 3:25pm

Bells is running in pretty good waves right now. Almost to the quarters. Kelly v Josh Kerr in Q2 is going to be epic.

http://live.ripcurl.com/?bells2012

Official Surfing Thread : San Fran Waves Suck. I am so glad...

Sat, 10 Mar 2012 20:44:16 +0000

Author: Timmay_650
Subject: 26252
Posted: Mar/10/2012 at 8:44pm

San Fran Waves Suck. I am so glad they are going to Santa Cruz this year. That is my surfing stomping grounds and I avoided SF. It seems it is either epic or poor to fail or just straight up poor. The only thing SF is good at is having waves in the summer. Santa Cruz has some of the best waves in the US.

I can't say I am mad about it or it is a bad choice. It is good to see the sport grow... oh wait it is surfing, I hate to see the sport grow. ha ha

Official Surfing Thread : The problem a lot of people have...

Sat, 10 Mar 2012 18:19:45 +0000

Author: Migoo
Subject: 26252
Posted: Mar/10/2012 at 6:19pm

The problem a lot of people have is that it's called the dream tour, and is supposed to be the best surfers in the world on the best waves in the world. Cloudbreak is right up there chopes according to the pro's.

If you look at where events are being cancelled, it is the spots with fewer spectators, Jbay, Cloudbreak, the search (not including last year where the endless search for perfect waves lead them to a little known spot called San Fran...), so you hit the nail on the head.

I don't think they can call it the dream tour etc. when the event with the highest prize money is in Rio (the least high performance wave on the tour) What it does have is the highest no. of spectators, so it's purely about return from investment (it cost about 2 mil to run a WCT event). South America is the booming market so thats where the companies will want to head.

Official Surfing Thread : I wouldn't blame them. I...

Sat, 10 Mar 2012 17:52:23 +0000

Author: Timmay_650
Subject: 26252
Posted: Mar/10/2012 at 5:52pm

I wouldn't blame them. I don't think cloudbreak is great for a place for a comp. The waves are there but the people aren't. If there isn't people there isn't money.

Official Surfing Thread : Big rumours that the cloudbreak...

Fri, 09 Mar 2012 16:15:38 +0000

Author: Migoo
Subject: 26252
Posted: Mar/09/2012 at 4:15pm

Big rumours that the cloudbreak comp is the next to be cancelled for this year. Reportedly the worst kept secret in the industry, but looks like Volcom have pulled out. There won't be much of a tour left soon.

The goofy footers will be spewing, after JBay going they got a bit of an advantage, but it'll level back out if fiji goes.

Official Surfing Thread : Yea he would of had that if the...

Sun, 04 Mar 2012 10:45:19 +0000

Author: Timmay_650
Subject: 26252
Posted: Mar/04/2012 at 10:45am

Yea he would of had that if the wave would of set up a bit more, that was a nice air, I was kinda thinking he got it with it. The scoring was kinda weird this contest. I am not saying anyone got robbed, it was just kinda off. Adriano had some close heats.

Official Surfing Thread : Ha ha, yeah the "crowd"...

Sat, 03 Mar 2012 23:40:09 +0000

Author: Migoo
Subject: 26252
Posted: Mar/03/2012 at 11:40pm

Ha ha, yeah the "crowd" was pretty nice... Actually it was a massive crowd, tons of brazilians too. It's a special place the Goldy.

Stoked for Taj, Adriano must have been close on that last wave, maybe 1 more good turn and he would have won.

Official Surfing Thread : Wow that was a great final! One...

Sat, 03 Mar 2012 20:51:11 +0000

Author: Timmay_650
Subject: 26252
Posted: Mar/03/2012 at 8:51pm

Wow that was a great final! One of the better ones i have seen.

If you were there that is awesome b/c there was some good looking girls there.

Official Surfing Thread : Finals will all be run today....

Sat, 03 Mar 2012 13:34:21 +0000

Author: Migoo
Subject: 26252
Posted: Mar/03/2012 at 1:34pm

Finals will all be run today. Surf isn't great, but they are running out of time to finish.

http://quiksilverlive.com/progoldcoast/2012/live.en.html

Lucky for me I'm 30 mins down the road so I'll be heading up later.

Official Surfing Thread : Yea I agree it is sad it see dane...

Sat, 25 Feb 2012 17:26:29 +0000

Author: Timmay_650
Subject: 26252
Posted: Feb/25/2012 at 5:26pm

Yea I agree it is sad it see dane go but I don't think Taj had a 9.40 ride but it doesn't matter bc he surfed better. I would of put it at high 8 or a 9.

I hope Andino does well but I think that is still a few years off. He an awesome surfer but I don't know if he is well round enough to go far. But I think he had one of the best contest waves i have ever seen.

I am sad Medina is out. End of last year he was the one that could keep up with kelly. But how kelly is surfing. I don't know if it will be close, ha ha

Official Surfing Thread : Yeah, he's pretty much said...

Sat, 25 Feb 2012 15:04:24 +0000

Author: Migoo
Subject: 26252
Posted: Feb/25/2012 at 3:04pm

Yeah, he's pretty much said as much for the last couple of years. I would be still going too, what a lifestyle, and he's obviously still hungry to prove himself against the latest crop.

Bummer to see Dane get knocked out early, but Taj ripped and deserved to win.

I think we're in for a close race this year, John John, Medina and Andino will be keen to prove themselves on their 1st full year. All the usual Aussie suspects that are in the top 10. Plus Julien Wilson who seems super hungry. Jordie if stays fit.... I think it's going to be CLOSE.

Official Surfing Thread : I know kelly is one of the best...

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 21:39:26 +0000

Author: Timmay_650
Subject: 26252
Posted: Feb/24/2012 at 9:39pm

I know kelly is one of the best surfer very, well probably the best and one of the best athletes too.

I don't see why he would retire. If you love to surf contest are great for you. You get to surf the best spots in the world with a few guys.

Official Surfing Thread : Anyone watchin the quicky pro?...

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 21:05:48 +0000

Author: Migoo
Subject: 26252
Posted: Feb/24/2012 at 9:05pm

Anyone watchin the quicky pro? Here we go for another year with the news that J Bay has just been downgraded to a WQS event. Going to be an interesting year, already seen the search event cancelled too.

Fairly predictably Kelly is off to a flyer, notching 18.80/20 in the first 10 mins of his heat... How is a 40 year old still so good.

http://quiksilverlive.com/progoldcoast/2012/live.en.html

Check it out

Official Surfing Thread : Looking to start off this spring...

Sat, 18 Feb 2012 06:56:51 +0000

Author: gunda pickle
Subject: 26252
Posted: Feb/18/2012 at 6:56am

Looking to start off this spring in NH.
Anyone have any recs between Zapsticks and Cinnamon Rainbows shops?

Official Surfing Thread : Epic finish to the comp, John...

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 18:07:13 +0000

Author: Migoo
Subject: 26252
Posted: Feb/02/2012 at 6:07pm

Epic finish to the comp, John John stealing it from J.O.B. is dying seconds. That kid is going to be BIG.

So good to see an event run from start to finish in ideal conditions, well maybe it was too big on some days...

Official Surfing Thread : Anyone watching pipe? Not that...

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 23:24:45 +0000

Author: Migoo
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jan/31/2012 at 11:24pm

Anyone watching pipe? Not that many waves being made, stacks of big wipeouts at least.

Hopefully the swell sticks around for the rest of the comp.

http://volcompipepro.com/videos/

Official Surfing Thread : Yeah, there's no such thing...

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 15:03:14 +0000

Author: FreeCarve
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jan/19/2012 at 3:03pm

Yeah, there's no such thing as an Everything Board. I did have fun watching Da Boys try towing in with snowboards at Jaws, though. They'll try everything once.

Official Surfing Thread : Originally posted by snowj720 Wasn't...

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 22:12:51 +0000

Author: screwyvarmint
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jan/18/2012 at 10:12pm

Originally posted by snowj720

Wasn't sure where to post this vid. It's a surf/snowboard. I want one

http://vimeo.com/35228860

Says it's a private video. I'm pretty sure a hybrid surf-snow-board would be a terrible thing tho.

Official Surfing Thread : Wasn't sure where to...

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 09:23:40 +0000

Author: snowj720
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jan/18/2012 at 9:23am

Wasn't sure where to post this vid. It's a surf/snowboard. I want one

http://vimeo.com/35228860

Official Surfing Thread : Originally posted by vicenteI...

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 23:05:01 +0000

Author: Timmay_650
Subject: 26252
Posted: Dec/16/2011 at 11:05pm

Originally posted by vicente

I would say close to as many people ride high as not, to be perfectly honest with you. I don't smoke sometimes we'll have a couple beers while riding never a lot though. The biggest things I've heard that were surprising were people doing shrooms while riding, that's just a super bad idea.

I saw someone on shrooms or acid while surfing and that was pretty funny and scary bc I was kinda worried he would die but good thing it was a small day. He was half scared of the water but knew he had to paddle. So it was really odd.

Official Surfing Thread : It was pretty solid throughout....

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 22:31:32 +0000

Author: Migoo
Subject: 26252
Posted: Dec/16/2011 at 10:31pm

It was pretty solid throughout. Kieran deserved the win, he charged!

I heard Kelly say while calling the final that when he saw Kieran waxing up for the final he blood dripping from a couple of spots, duct tape covering a multitude of reef gashes...

Official Surfing Thread : Originally posted by MigooYEW!...

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 10:04:31 +0000

Author: mluu003
Subject: 26252
Posted: Dec/14/2011 at 10:04am

Originally posted by Migoo

YEW! for Kieran Perrow winning Pipe too. No longer just a bridesmaid.

Especially awesome as he had to make the quarters just to re-qualify for the tour, and he let it slip in the last couple of minutes of the final last year.

Check the highlights if you missed it, there were epic waves, and stacks...

Nice!! Congrats to Kieran! I watched the first day of Pipe online...and then got lost when finals week started! I heard it was pretty badass this year!

Official Surfing Thread : Originally posted by adhdspazzAnd...

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 07:38:33 +0000

Author: jhoang6
Subject: 26252
Posted: Dec/14/2011 at 7:38am

Originally posted by adhdspazz

And priority/safety are starting to mean less on the mountain too... I mean last time my friend went he got slammed.. He was just riding down the mountain, and some dude behind him came blasting down, without even calling a direction, or paying attention to what was in front of him (obviously not realizing that THE PEOPLE FARTHER DOWN THE MOUNTAIN HAVE THE RIGHT OF WAY!! THE PEOPLE IN FRONT OF YOU!!!
My cousin got a concussion from a guy who barreled into her too.. She was in the hospital, and the dude kept going after the accident. People are really starting to be jerks on the mountain and in the ocean....
Seriously if you know people who ride like that, please slap them... I hate hearing about people getting hit by other people, only because one person wasn't paying attention...

Yah man.. what's up with that! There's no more respect out there, well very little at the most.

Does it need to be enforced? get kicked off the slopes or waves if you're doing dumbsh!t?

where is the culture going to? hearing way too many bad experiences...

hope your cousin's alright

Official Surfing Thread : YEW! for Kieran Perrow winning...

Sun, 11 Dec 2011 18:13:39 +0000

Author: Migoo
Subject: 26252
Posted: Dec/11/2011 at 6:13pm

YEW! for Kieran Perrow winning Pipe too. No longer just a bridesmaid.

Especially awesome as he had to make the quarters just to re-qualify for the tour, and he let it slip in the last couple of minutes of the final last year.

Check the highlights if you missed it, there were epic waves, and stacks...

Official Surfing Thread : yeah, those guys are usually...

Sun, 11 Dec 2011 11:10:16 +0000

Author: Piranha
Subject: 26252
Posted: Dec/11/2011 at 11:10am

yeah, those guys are usually morons...they surf almost every day for decades, yet they still try to catch waves out from under you, out of priority.

What's even more pathetic is the veteran longboarders - they'll steal a wave they know you were going for first...then stand there like a statue and paddle back out talking like they're ripping. Lame.

Official Surfing Thread : Yeah guys that ride intoxicated...

Sun, 11 Dec 2011 10:56:33 +0000

Author: mluu003
Subject: 26252
Posted: Dec/11/2011 at 10:56am

Yeah guys that ride intoxicated make me really nervous..especially when my little siblings are boarding too. 2 weeks ago a dude knocked me out as he was bombing the mtn...but he didnt keep riding, he unstrapped and ran up to see if I was okay.

As for surfing, i dont think i've paddled out with intoxicated dudes before....but I have encountered veterans who think every wave is there...

Official Surfing Thread : Originally posted by vicenteI...

Sat, 10 Dec 2011 19:28:08 +0000

Author: Migoo
Subject: 26252
Posted: Dec/10/2011 at 7:28pm

Shrooms while boarding, jeez it's hard enough to just walk around on those things let alone board... I don't think I could handle that.

Not sure it would be close to 50-50, considering all the learners etc. but certainly a lot of people are. Doesn't interest me while I'm on the slopes frankly, I wanna take it all in as I don't get to go that often. Have encountered a few guys on the smoke while surfing, it's super dangerous though. People drown even in peak fitness, adding that to the ocean is asking for it.

Oh, and with the comparison between surfing and snowboarding, the closest thing is riding an alaia. They are thin wooden boards (mine are less than 1/2 an inch), no fins, and you can really only turn them by using the edges, like boarding.

Official Surfing Thread : I would say close to as many people...

Sat, 10 Dec 2011 17:49:54 +0000

Author: vicente
Subject: 26252
Posted: Dec/10/2011 at 5:49pm

I would say close to as many people ride high as not, to be perfectly honest with you. I don't smoke sometimes we'll have a couple beers while riding never a lot though. The biggest things I've heard that were surprising were people doing shrooms while riding, that's just a super bad idea.

Official Surfing Thread : Really? Like I would smell weed,...

Sat, 10 Dec 2011 17:05:33 +0000

Author: adhdspazz
Subject: 26252
Posted: Dec/10/2011 at 5:05pm

Really? Like I would smell weed, but, I never expected an intoxicated person to be riding... Wow, that's... Smh... Jeez who the hell thinks that kind of crap is a good idea? -.-

Official Surfing Thread : ^a lot of that is due to alcohol...

Sat, 10 Dec 2011 17:01:14 +0000

Author: Piranha
Subject: 26252
Posted: Dec/10/2011 at 5:01pm

^a lot of that is due to alcohol and/or drugs. You simply can't surf drunk (I've tried) and it's probably not that great stoned, but a lot of snowboarders/skiers seem to think it's no fun any other way.

If you see someone on the lift drinking or toking, turn them in to patrol (require your anonymity)...it's in your best interest as well as others.

Official Surfing Thread : I haven't had that many problems...

Sat, 10 Dec 2011 16:51:47 +0000

Author: adhdspazz
Subject: 26252
Posted: Dec/10/2011 at 4:51pm

I haven't had that many problems on the waves, but I have had unfortunate experiences. But the veteran riders are the worst... I always get cut off by them...
Even though there are a lot of surfers you can still ride without being a jerk.. Not to mention it's just that people all swam the "popular" places, because they want to catch the good waves, by going where all the people who know what they are doing, are.. I always go off on my own, and I'm fine usually.

And priority/safety are starting to mean less on the mountain too... I mean last time my friend went he got slammed.. He was just riding down the mountain, and some dude behind him came blasting down, without even calling a direction, or paying attention to what was in front of him (obviously not realizing that THE PEOPLE FARTHER DOWN THE MOUNTAIN HAVE THE RIGHT OF WAY!! THE PEOPLE IN FRONT OF YOU!!!
My cousin got a concussion from a guy who barreled into her too.. She was in the hospital, and the dude kept going after the accident. People are really starting to be jerks on the mountain and in the ocean....
Seriously if you know people who ride like that, please slap them... I hate hearing about people getting hit by other people, only because one person wasn't paying attention...

Official Surfing Thread : Originally posted by Piranha Originally...

Sat, 10 Dec 2011 16:14:13 +0000

Author: mluu003
Subject: 26252
Posted: Dec/10/2011 at 4:14pm

Originally posted by Piranha

Originally posted by jlecoche

how does surfing compare to snowboarding? obviously there are some differences but are there any similarities in riding styles or the feel of the two sports?

already answered on page 5

...although I'm starting to think snowboarding is just as fun (years ago, I woulda said surfing). Surfing has gotten so crowded and, most people are so desperate for high wave counts, they don't follow any of the rules of priority and safety and anymore....they just drop in on you, hoping you'll just bail (very frustrating/not fun). Used to be, if you see a guy/girl that you know can surf (and isn't too weak to the catch waves) and they have priority position, you waited your turn until the next wave. You don't see that much, anymore.

I started surfing way before I rode my first snowboard and I'm gonna say they are both just as fun. And you're right, etiquette/priority/safety doesn't mean a thing to anyone anymore on the waves. But I think it's due to the nature of the sport and the overwhelming popularity....simply put: too many surfers, not enough waves. Where as snowboarding, the mtn is big and wide..and just riding the snowboarding is fun (where as surfing u need a wave).

Also, when snowboarders run into each other, they ask if the other is okay and apologize and move on. Where as surfers will bitch/moan/fight because now they have to wait for the next wave.

Official Surfing Thread : Originally posted by jlecochehow...

Sat, 10 Dec 2011 15:37:08 +0000

Author: Piranha
Subject: 26252
Posted: Dec/10/2011 at 3:37pm

Originally posted by jlecoche

how does surfing compare to snowboarding? obviously there are some differences but are there any similarities in riding styles or the feel of the two sports?

Official Surfing Thread : how does surfing compare to snowboarding?...

Sat, 10 Dec 2011 12:59:05 +0000

Author: jlecoche
Subject: 26252
Posted: Dec/10/2011 at 12:59pm

how does surfing compare to snowboarding? obviously there are some differences but are there any similarities in riding styles or the feel of the two sports?

Official Surfing Thread : btw: you never ever see pipe empty...

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 12:08:31 +0000

Author: adeodadus
Subject: 26252
Posted: Dec/09/2011 at 12:08pm

btw: you never ever see pipe empty like this unless its a competition... Man this gives me bumps.. I've called jesus a couple times here...

Official Surfing Thread : Hoping to make it to the NS for...

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 12:00:17 +0000

Author: adeodadus
Subject: 26252
Posted: Dec/09/2011 at 12:00pm

Hoping to make it to the NS for a session today or this weekend... most likely Alii or glass doors side...

Official Surfing Thread : thanks, I forgot about it. btw,...

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 11:47:04 +0000

Author: Piranha
Subject: 26252
Posted: Dec/09/2011 at 11:47am

thanks, I forgot about it.

btw, if you're watching via surfline, I think the resolution is a tiny bit better on the actual billabong site

Official Surfing Thread : You guys watching the pipe masters?,.....

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 11:34:02 +0000

Author: adeodadus
Subject: 26252
Posted: Dec/09/2011 at 11:34am

You guys watching the pipe masters?,.. anyone seen that wave 2JF rode a 10!.. Damn that kid is good.. took ~10 ftter on the upper curls.. waited for the inside sandbar then perfect 10

Official Surfing Thread : Who's gettin ready for Pipe?...

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 17:55:35 +0000

Author: Migoo
Subject: 26252
Posted: Dec/06/2011 at 5:55pm

Who's gettin ready for Pipe? Looks a good swell from day 1. Yew

I'm backing Dane, just got a feeling he might do something special to end the year. Won't be surprised if Ke11y dominates though, as usual...

Official Surfing Thread : It was draining pretty good here...

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 02:02:24 +0000

Author: highway12south
Subject: 26252
Posted: Nov/10/2011 at 2:02am

It was draining pretty good here yesterday afternoon with light north winds blowing into Sean's tropical storm south swell energy. Hopefully gonna get on the snow Thanks giving weekend!

Official Surfing Thread : I'm so pissed I missed the...

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 16:39:55 +0000

Author: CO_champagne
Subject: 26252
Posted: Nov/08/2011 at 4:39pm

I'm so pissed I missed the Rip Curl Pro SF. I wanted to see it live but all the days called were not good with my schedule. I guess I'll wait another 20 years to see Ke11y.

Official Surfing Thread : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r4lEmDFMlmM ...

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 16:31:38 +0000

Author: mluu003
Subject: 26252
Posted: Nov/08/2011 at 4:31pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r4lEmDFMlmM

Official Surfing Thread : I don't know of it happening...

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 17:48:53 +0000

Author: Migoo
Subject: 26252
Posted: Nov/07/2011 at 5:48pm

I don't know of it happening before, I doubt it. But apparently Kelly was tweeting etc after winning the heat/title when someone got in touch with him and told him to check the calcs. He did, and contacted ASP with the news...

Official Surfing Thread : I can't believe they would...

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 17:22:16 +0000

Author: mluu003
Subject: 26252
Posted: Nov/07/2011 at 5:22pm

I can't believe they would mess up the heat like that. Has that every happened before?

Official Surfing Thread : I guess Kelly actually discovered...

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 02:31:49 +0000

Author: STRICK-9
Subject: 26252
Posted: Nov/07/2011 at 2:31am

I guess Kelly actually discovered it first and notified the ASP.....nice class.

Official Surfing Thread : & it's official, congrats...

Sun, 06 Nov 2011 18:11:58 +0000

Author: Migoo
Subject: 26252
Posted: Nov/06/2011 at 6:11pm

& it's official, congrats Kelly. Bit of an anticlimax, but still so amazing.

Official Surfing Thread : Originally posted by MigooWhaaaaaaaaaaaaat?!?...

Sun, 06 Nov 2011 03:16:28 +0000

Author: STRICK-9
Subject: 26252
Posted: Nov/06/2011 at 3:16am

Originally posted by Migoo

Whaaaaaaaaaaaaat?!? The ASP messed up and awarded him the title early. Still has to win one more heat. How can they make a mistake like that.... Still it would be crazy for him not to win it from here.

http://www.floridatoday.com/article/20111105/SPORTS/311050013/Kelly-Slater-s-11th-world-surfing-title-hold?odyssey=nav%7chead

Cannot believe it but things happen...between here and Hawaii it's virtually a lock for one more heat to be had.

Official Surfing Thread : Whaaaaaaaaaaaaat?!? The ASP messed...

Sun, 06 Nov 2011 02:30:16 +0000

Author: Migoo
Subject: 26252
Posted: Nov/06/2011 at 2:30am

Whaaaaaaaaaaaaat?!? The ASP messed up and awarded him the title early. Still has to win one more heat. How can they make a mistake like that.... Still it would be crazy for him not to win it from here.

Official Surfing Thread : i thought there was a spam button...but...

Fri, 04 Nov 2011 06:53:18 +0000

Author: mluu003
Subject: 26252
Posted: Nov/04/2011 at 6:53am

i thought there was a spam button...but i guess not. Wrong forum.

Official Surfing Thread : Do you have to be an expert member...

Fri, 04 Nov 2011 03:04:40 +0000

Author: Migoo
Subject: 26252
Posted: Nov/04/2011 at 3:04am

Do you have to be an expert member to report/block spam? If so, can someone spam the above. If I am able to do it let me know how. Cheers.

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Subject: 26252
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Official Surfing Thread : Very good news in deed....epic...now...

Thu, 03 Nov 2011 02:55:15 +0000

Author: STRICK-9
Subject: 26252
Posted: Nov/03/2011 at 2:55am

Very good news in deed....epic...now can he win his 12th at age 40????????

Official Surfing Thread : Congrats Ke11y! He is flat out...

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 15:33:30 +0000

Author: CO_champagne
Subject: 26252
Posted: Nov/02/2011 at 3:33pm

Congrats Ke11y! He is flat out ridiculous! Crazy that he sealed it near my home break. I surfed OB last weekend and it looked nothing like what these guys are doing. Sad for me, great for Ke11y.

Official Surfing Thread : Hold the phone King Ke11y it is!...

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 15:08:04 +0000

Author: Migoo
Subject: 26252
Posted: Nov/02/2011 at 3:08pm

Hold the phone King Ke11y it is! Last minute score. Unbelievable @ 39 years old.

Official Surfing Thread : Maybe not today.... Dan Ross has...

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 15:04:10 +0000

Author: Migoo
Subject: 26252
Posted: Nov/02/2011 at 3:04pm

Maybe not today.... Dan Ross has got him with 2 mins to go. Tension on the beach

Official Surfing Thread : Yeah it's all over, 1 more...

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 00:40:11 +0000

Author: Migoo
Subject: 26252
Posted: Nov/02/2011 at 12:40am

Yeah it's all over, 1 more heat, would take some sort of miracle from here. I can't even stream it at work to watch

Official Surfing Thread : Slater won round 1 so he only...

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 12:20:08 +0000

Author: CO_champagne
Subject: 26252
Posted: Nov/01/2011 at 12:20pm

Slater won round 1 so he only has to win his next round to become KS 11. It's basically all locked up now.

I wish I could duck out of work and watch the madness down at Ocean Beach SF.

Official Surfing Thread : Yeah I'd suggest buying used...

Sun, 30 Oct 2011 12:14:49 +0000

Author: mluu003
Subject: 26252
Posted: Oct/30/2011 at 12:14pm

Yeah I'd suggest buying used so you don't have to pay too much. Youll enjoy the 7s for sure.

Official Surfing Thread : Thanks...Mgoo & mluu: Just...

Sun, 30 Oct 2011 05:10:35 +0000

Author: STRICK-9
Subject: 26252
Posted: Oct/30/2011 at 5:10am

Thanks...Mgoo & mluu: Just looking for a cheap board for next year and don't wanna committ solely to a Long Board here in the SE. Still want something that I can ride for fun and challenge.

Official Surfing Thread : dude i love my 7s.

Sat, 29 Oct 2011 15:06:21 +0000

Author: mluu003
Subject: 26252
Posted: Oct/29/2011 at 3:06pm

dude i love my 7s.

Official Surfing Thread : Well they are both in the mid-length/fun...

Sat, 29 Oct 2011 14:20:04 +0000

Author: Migoo
Subject: 26252
Posted: Oct/29/2011 at 2:20pm

Well they are both in the mid-length/fun board range so I assume thats what your chasing.

2 different approaches though, the carver is a fairly stock standard mid-length, should be able to ride it in just about any waves, easy to paddle & ride. The 7s is more of step down in length board for most people. As in you can ride it shorter than your normal board, they are quite thick through the middle and bevel/step down to thinner rails so they can still turn easy. The 7s would be aimed at higher performance than the carver.

Both will be machine shaped (probably in Asia somewhere), similar build quality, although I would lean towards the McTavish personally. But I ride more traditional shapes, usually single fins, so the carver would be closer to that category.

Official Surfing Thread : Originally posted by MigooAnyone...

Sat, 29 Oct 2011 07:03:01 +0000

Author: Timmay_650
Subject: 26252
Posted: Oct/29/2011 at 7:03am

Originally posted by Migoo

Anyone from San Fran area on here thats into surfing? Whats the forecast for the ASP starting in a few days? Hopefully a big swell on the way... If Kelly's gunna win it here it would be great to see it good conditions

You could head to SC and see a bunch of Pros that way.

Official Surfing Thread : Hey all....found two really good...

Sat, 29 Oct 2011 03:11:08 +0000

Author: STRICK-9
Subject: 26252
Posted: Oct/29/2011 at 3:11am

Hey all....found two really good deals locally on new boards. One is a 7S Fish and the other is a Mactavish Carver....any opinions on either of these boards?

Official Surfing Thread : Classic C LOGO coach bag also...

Sat, 29 Oct 2011 00:01:59 +0000

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Subject: 26252
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Official Surfing Thread : Anyone from San Fran area on here...

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 22:56:36 +0000

Author: Migoo
Subject: 26252
Posted: Oct/28/2011 at 10:56pm

Anyone from San Fran area on here thats into surfing? Whats the forecast for the ASP starting in a few days? Hopefully a big swell on the way... If Kelly's gunna win it here it would be great to see it good conditions

Official Surfing Thread : Slater is surfing as well now...

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 03:34:16 +0000

Author: STRICK-9
Subject: 26252
Posted: Oct/19/2011 at 3:34am

Slater is surfing as well now as he did 15 yrs ago....funny how he contributes golf and other sports for putting him in the proper mind frame for surf competitions.

Official Surfing Thread : Nice pics at Steamer lane, that...

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 01:50:07 +0000

Author: highway12south
Subject: 26252
Posted: Oct/19/2011 at 1:50am

Nice pics at Steamer lane, that looks really fun. Hoping to get a session in after work we've got a little late season south swell over here in the east running.

Official Surfing Thread : He only needs a 9th from one of...

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 18:51:33 +0000

Author: Migoo
Subject: 26252
Posted: Oct/18/2011 at 6:51pm

He only needs a 9th from one of the remaining events, it's all over I'd say. Lets not forget he didn't show to J Bay, and he's 39... What a freakish talent. Will he come back next year?

Official Surfing Thread : Darn. Kelly Slater lost in the...

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 10:50:48 +0000

Author: CO_champagne
Subject: 26252
Posted: Oct/18/2011 at 10:50am

Darn. Kelly Slater lost in the finals of Portugal today. Oh well, 2nd place is still a solid spot to attain another world championship with Owen Wright losing in Round 3.

Official Surfing Thread : I just moved to CO for school...

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 08:42:02 +0000

Author: mluu003
Subject: 26252
Posted: Oct/18/2011 at 8:42am

I just moved to CO for school and snowboarding...move here from CA..i miss surfing so much.

Official Surfing Thread : i went surfing in the gulf two...

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 08:11:27 +0000

Author: Darkangel10
Subject: 26252
Posted: Oct/18/2011 at 8:11am

i went surfing in the gulf two summers ago. First time ever and it was difficult

Official Surfing Thread : Originally posted by Timmay_650Oh...

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 21:40:46 +0000

Author: deepakhj
Subject: 26252
Posted: Oct/12/2011 at 9:40pm

Originally posted by Timmay_650

Oh I went surfing at Steamer Lane today and it was good.

Nice my buddy is down there for a Jansport conference. I biked by Fort Point (OH+) and OB (OH-DOH) with clean conditions today.. No surfing for a few weeks because I ruptured my ear drum surfing on Friday. :(

They are filming that Jay Moriarty documentary at PP this week.. Gonna head down and watch at some point. I was suppose to extra in the paddle out scene but can't now with this injury.

Official Surfing Thread : Oh I went surfing at Steamer...

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 21:37:32 +0000

Author: Timmay_650
Subject: 26252
Posted: Oct/12/2011 at 9:37pm

Oh I went surfing at Steamer Lane today and it was good.

Where is someone in there. There was some good backwash, it created some great tubes they were just hard to judge right.

Official Surfing Thread : Medina seems to be getting better...

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 20:35:55 +0000

Author: CO_champagne
Subject: 26252
Posted: Oct/12/2011 at 8:35pm

Medina seems to be getting better and better versus Kelly. I think Kelly has enough room to take the title but with all these young guys it may be his last. KS11

Official Surfing Thread : Well there is so many young ripper...

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 20:25:10 +0000

Author: Timmay_650
Subject: 26252
Posted: Oct/12/2011 at 8:25pm

Well there is so many young ripper now who are killing it. Owen it is just his 2nd year too. Well look at this final both first year kids.

Medina was on fire today.

Official Surfing Thread : That Medina kid is going to be...

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 19:10:13 +0000

Author: Migoo
Subject: 26252
Posted: Oct/12/2011 at 7:10pm

That Medina kid is going to be a handful for his first full year...

At least the title race is going to San Fran at a minimum. Come on Owen

Official Surfing Thread : Originally posted by...

Sun, 09 Oct 2011 22:43:23 +0000

Author: Timmay_650
Subject: 26252
Posted: Oct/09/2011 at 10:43pm

Originally posted by Migoo

Big comp this one...

If Kelly wins it's pretty much all over, again... Like you say we need him to lose early to at least open the title race up. Looks like Parko has blown his chance again too.

Yea it is pretty much between Owen and Kelly. It will take a bit longer for kelly to take it bc of the contest to missed. They are the only ones still in the contest in the world title race. Maybe Taj but he got soo lucky today, the judges helped him out kinda.

Official Surfing Thread : Not sure if anyone has posted...

Sun, 09 Oct 2011 19:13:09 +0000

Author: Migoo
Subject: 26252
Posted: Oct/09/2011 at 7:13pm

Not sure if anyone has posted about this site before? It's well worth a look.

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Official Surfing Thread : Originally posted by Timmay_650 Originally...

Sat, 08 Oct 2011 07:45:53 +0000

Author: shwazy
Subject: 26252
Posted: Oct/08/2011 at 7:45am

Originally posted by Timmay_650

Originally posted by CO_champagne

Originally posted by Timmay_650

My bet is he is Going to Santa Cruz not South Carolina but that is a random guess bc there is a swell going there starting tomorrow night and he lives in CA.

There's a pretty sweet south swell on its way. It already made some epic waves on South Maui. Santa Cruz will be going off tomorrow. Wish I were going

I was at the steamers yesterday and it was already going off. I thought I was going to hit the wall bc there was a bad backwash for awhile and it bucked me but I tired to hold on but then i saw holding on was going straight for the wall. I jumped and covered my head and hoped for the best. It looks like a board got a little damage nothing major. But it was so crowed out there. I thought one guy was going to die bc he feel right at the wall and you could hear his board against the rocks. Saw a few board destroyed. But there was so epic surfer out there probably some of the best i have even seen. it was packed with good surfers.

Yeah Santa Cruz that weekend...what a weekend that was...big waves and solid conditions throughout the whole weekend. The Hook was going off at double overhead at some points but I did not venture out into that big of surf. If only every day of my life could be that fun

Official Surfing Thread : Big comp this one... If Kelly...

Fri, 07 Oct 2011 20:01:01 +0000

Author: Migoo
Subject: 26252
Posted: Oct/07/2011 at 8:01pm

Big comp this one...

If Kelly wins it's pretty much all over, again... Like you say we need him to lose early to at least open the title race up. Looks like Parko has blown his chance again too.

Official Surfing Thread : Mick was on fire in Round 1. If...

Wed, 05 Oct 2011 17:05:27 +0000

Author: Timmay_650
Subject: 26252
Posted: Oct/05/2011 at 5:05pm

Mick was on fire in Round 1. If everyone surfing the same as round 1 Mick is going to win this again. I am hoping it is Mick and Owen in the finals and kelly loses in round 3. If kelly keeps surfing the way he has been he will run away with the title early this year.

Official Surfing Thread : Quik pro France webcast is on...

Wed, 05 Oct 2011 02:02:49 +0000

Author: highway12south
Subject: 26252
Posted: Oct/05/2011 at 2:02am

Quik pro France webcast is on live! Dane and Jordy are back in the water after their injuries!

Official Surfing Thread : I know, it was my first time with...

Thu, 22 Sep 2011 11:30:12 +0000

Author: Timmay_650
Subject: 26252
Posted: Sep/22/2011 at 11:30am

I know, it was my first time with waves. I have done it before but it was sit there for 30 mins and catch something crappy. I bet so bc there is so a free rusty demo today. I wish I was there today. I am surprised how fast this swell came in.

Official Surfing Thread : Originally posted by Timmay_650I...

Thu, 22 Sep 2011 08:04:57 +0000

Author: CO_champagne
Subject: 26252
Posted: Sep/22/2011 at 8:04am

Originally posted by Timmay_650

I went to pleasure point and was surfing the point and for like 2 hours had it to myself.

I'm jealous! That sounds like the best day ever. PP all alone is something I've never experienced. Big swell out there today so I'm sure it's packed.

Official Surfing Thread : Absolutely incredible.....I guess...

Thu, 22 Sep 2011 04:17:55 +0000

Author: STRICK-9
Subject: 26252
Posted: Sep/22/2011 at 4:17am

Absolutely incredible.....I guess what I admire most about this man is the fact that he is so engaged in other sports and the sporting world. A true class act and gentlemen.

Official Surfing Thread : Solo sessions are the best,congrats.The...

Thu, 22 Sep 2011 02:46:12 +0000

Author: highway12south
Subject: 26252
Posted: Sep/22/2011 at 2:46am

Solo sessions are the best,congrats.The Kelly/Owen show has indeed been amazing to watch these last few events.Owen is destined to win several world titles himself .Kelly's flow on a wave is a thing of beauty.

Official Surfing Thread : I was hoping Owen would take...

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 18:02:43 +0000

Author: Timmay_650
Subject: 26252
Posted: Sep/21/2011 at 6:02pm

I was hoping Owen would take this one. Make it a lot closer race. That was a close final, came down to the end, i mean the end. I don't think kelly last wave was a 9 but I think he still should of won.

On a side not missed the final live bc I went surfing. So much fun today. I went to pleasure point and was surfing the point and for like 2 hours had it to myself. It was one of the best days I have this summer. The waves weren't great but they were all mine. It was nice bc i just worked on my wrap around and got it flowing well. A few times I thought i should surf worse so the 20 longboarders down the beach don't come here.

Official Surfing Thread : Well, just another win for Kelly...

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 15:48:22 +0000

Author: CO_champagne
Subject: 26252
Posted: Sep/21/2011 at 3:48pm

Well, just another win for Kelly Slater. He is building a nice rivalry with Owen. It's going to be fun to watch down the stretch.

Congrats KS10.... soon to be KS11

Official Surfing Thread : i want to surf

Tue, 13 Sep 2011 15:30:28 +0000

Author: laxbro21
Subject: 26252
Posted: Sep/13/2011 at 3:30pm

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Official Surfing Thread : make it 9 days, and today in...

Sat, 10 Sep 2011 19:25:15 +0000

Author: highway12south
Subject: 26252
Posted: Sep/10/2011 at 7:25pm

make it 9 days, and today in Nags Head might of been the best day of the swell, unreal

Official Surfing Thread : Nags Head was pumping yesterday...

Sat, 10 Sep 2011 05:25:55 +0000

Author: highway12south
Subject: 26252
Posted: Sep/10/2011 at 5:25am

Nags Head was pumping yesterday . Offshore winds 5-8 MPH all day until dark.Thanks Katia for about 8 days of surf. See you soon Maria

Official Surfing Thread : Kelly didn't surf well...

Fri, 09 Sep 2011 17:33:24 +0000

Author: Timmay_650
Subject: 26252
Posted: Sep/09/2011 at 5:33pm

Kelly didn't surf well today even if he did he might of lost. His avg wave was like 3 per wave and owen was like 8. I am hoping owen wins the title this year but that is a big hope seeing how well Kelly has been surfing this year. Being a tall lanky goofy footer, i kinda like Owen.

Official Surfing Thread : Originally posted by Timmay_650Quiksilver...

Fri, 09 Sep 2011 11:08:56 +0000

Author: CO_champagne
Subject: 26252
Posted: Sep/09/2011 at 11:08am

Originally posted by Timmay_650

Quiksilver Pro started in NY.

What I wonder in Kelly is surfing an epoxy board in a contest what isn't normal. I wonder if he is getting paid more to surf an epoxy board in contest. Or does he just want the extra float.

Well, looks like the epoxy board didn't (but almost did) work out for Kelly. Second place is awesome but it would have been great for him to win an inaugural competition in NYC, just 1,000 miles north of where he grew up.

Official Surfing Thread : Jersey was crazy today. ocean...

Thu, 08 Sep 2011 20:13:29 +0000

Author: Dsturs
Subject: 26252
Posted: Sep/08/2011 at 8:13pm

Jersey was crazy today. ocean was hitting the boardwalk occasionally in AC. Breakers as far out as the eye can see. Not a soul out there, and for good reason. First shot is from the end of a pier from the second floor(its a shopping mall on a pier). the first floor deck was closed due to water coming over.

Official Surfing Thread : Virginia Beach was bonkers today...

Thu, 08 Sep 2011 19:09:13 +0000

Author: highway12south
Subject: 26252
Posted: Sep/08/2011 at 7:09pm

Virginia Beach was bonkers today , Hurricane Katia

so much surf around here and the Outer Banks lately that i've been forgetting sh.. on the way out the door ... note to self..

Official Surfing Thread : Quiksilver Pro started in NY.What...

Wed, 07 Sep 2011 16:14:02 +0000

Author: Timmay_650
Subject: 26252
Posted: Sep/07/2011 at 4:14pm

Quiksilver Pro started in NY.

What I wonder in Kelly is surfing an epoxy board in a contest what isn't normal. I wonder if he is getting paid more to surf an epoxy board in contest. Or does he just want the extra float.

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Official Surfing Thread : hurricane surf was awesome last...

Fri, 02 Sep 2011 11:36:46 +0000

Author: njandoli
Subject: 26252
Posted: Sep/02/2011 at 11:36am

hurricane surf was awesome last weekend in jersey!

Official Surfing Thread : surf is getting BIG right now...

Thu, 01 Sep 2011 15:47:25 +0000

Author: timpiper
Subject: 26252
Posted: Sep/01/2011 at 3:47pm

surf is getting BIG right now in socal

Official Surfing Thread : Originally posted by CO_champagne Originally...

Thu, 01 Sep 2011 15:04:51 +0000

Author: Timmay_650
Subject: 26252
Posted: Sep/01/2011 at 3:04pm

Originally posted by CO_champagne

Originally posted by Timmay_650

My bet is he is Going to Santa Cruz not South Carolina but that is a random guess bc there is a swell going there starting tomorrow night and he lives in CA.

There's a pretty sweet south swell on its way. It already made some epic waves on South Maui. Santa Cruz will be going off tomorrow. Wish I were going

Official Surfing Thread : South Swell ended today for HI...

Thu, 01 Sep 2011 14:30:23 +0000

Author: adeodadus
Subject: 26252
Posted: Sep/01/2011 at 2:30pm

South Swell ended today for HI : we got 12-15 ft faces easily and consistently.. Bowls lost the Red channel bouy due to heavy surf

Official Surfing Thread : Originally posted by Timmay_650My...

Wed, 31 Aug 2011 22:41:24 +0000

Author: CO_champagne
Subject: 26252
Posted: Aug/31/2011 at 10:41pm

Originally posted by Timmay_650

My bet is he is Going to Santa Cruz not South Carolina but that is a random guess bc there is a swell going there starting tomorrow night and he lives in CA.

There's a pretty sweet south swell on its way. It already made some epic waves on South Maui. Santa Cruz will be going off tomorrow. Wish I were going

Official Surfing Thread : My bet is he is Going to Santa...

Tue, 30 Aug 2011 16:52:12 +0000

Author: Timmay_650
Subject: 26252
Posted: Aug/30/2011 at 4:52pm

My bet is he is Going to Santa Cruz not South Carolina but that is a random guess bc there is a swell going there starting tomorrow night and he lives in CA.

Official Surfing Thread : Originally posted by shwazyheading...

Tue, 30 Aug 2011 03:53:14 +0000

Author: STRICK-9
Subject: 26252
Posted: Aug/30/2011 at 3:53am

Originally posted by shwazy

heading to SC next weekend for surf...should be crazy crowded due to holiday but nice sized swell is supposed to be coming in so should be fun regardless.

0hwazy: Where u heading to....Folley, Myrtle or Mt Pleasant. Things have been very low right now and the temps are extremely high. Water is dang near 78*

Official Surfing Thread : Originally posted by CO_champagneTry...

Mon, 29 Aug 2011 22:51:26 +0000

Author: Timmay_650
Subject: 26252
Posted: Aug/29/2011 at 10:51pm

Originally posted by CO_champagne

Try not to jinx him, but yeah, I think number 11 is on its way! I'm pumped to see him shred Ocean Beach San Francisco later this year.

I am wondering if that is going to come through. Yes it will be "SF" but ASP website says SF area. Ocean Beach is so hard to get right. There is a good chance there will be a swell but it braking well is another thing. When you have Poor to Fair waves at OB and Fair to Good in Santa cruz. I think as a contest it would be hard not to move it. The amount of people that the event brings is one of the biggest reason in my mind why it will stay there. There isn't really another beach with better waves and can hold as many people.

Official Surfing Thread : Try not to jinx him, but yeah,...

Mon, 29 Aug 2011 20:59:26 +0000

Author: CO_champagne
Subject: 26252
Posted: Aug/29/2011 at 8:59pm

Try not to jinx him, but yeah, I think number 11 is on its way! I'm pumped to see him shred Ocean Beach San Francisco later this year.

Official Surfing Thread : The King is gonna get number 11! ...

Mon, 29 Aug 2011 20:00:35 +0000

Author: highway12south
Subject: 26252
Posted: Aug/29/2011 at 8:00pm

The King is gonna get number 11!

Official Surfing Thread : Originally posted by CO_champagneCongrats...

Mon, 29 Aug 2011 16:12:09 +0000

Author: Timmay_650
Subject: 26252
Posted: Aug/29/2011 at 4:12pm

Originally posted by CO_champagne

Congrats to Kelly Slater. Another epic victory getting barrel after barrel in Tahiti. Next stop NYC.

I was looking for this thread for that same reason and to ask how does we win there with a 5'11ish board most people are riding a 6'7-6'10.

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Official Surfing Thread : Congrats to Kelly Slater. Another...

Mon, 29 Aug 2011 16:05:15 +0000

Author: CO_champagne
Subject: 26252
Posted: Aug/29/2011 at 4:05pm

Congrats to Kelly Slater. Another epic victory getting barrel after barrel in Tahiti. Next stop NYC.

Official Surfing Thread : 4 fun days of surf in Virginia...

Sun, 28 Aug 2011 19:12:52 +0000

Author: highway12south
Subject: 26252
Posted: Aug/28/2011 at 7:12pm

4 fun days of surf in Virginia in a row. It looks like we arent going to be able to surf Hatteras Island for at least several weeks the road was washed out and there is now a river mouth at sturns

Official Surfing Thread : heading to SC next weekend for...

Sat, 27 Aug 2011 11:29:01 +0000

Author: shwazy
Subject: 26252
Posted: Aug/27/2011 at 11:29am

heading to SC next weekend for surf...should be crazy crowded due to holiday but nice sized swell is supposed to be coming in so should be fun regardless.

Official Surfing Thread : I couldn;t get down to check out...

Sat, 27 Aug 2011 10:30:44 +0000

Author: Dsturs
Subject: 26252
Posted: Aug/27/2011 at 10:30am

I couldn;t get down to check out the surf. Most towns are shut down and you can't get in. bummer.

Official Surfing Thread : Looking to get out today with...

Sat, 27 Aug 2011 02:59:16 +0000

Author: STRICK-9
Subject: 26252
Posted: Aug/27/2011 at 2:59am

Looking to get out today with Irene so close to our shores having just past us. Maybe the swells will be up and more frequent.

Official Surfing Thread : Irene send some pretty fun green...

Fri, 26 Aug 2011 17:01:44 +0000

Author: highway12south
Subject: 26252
Posted: Aug/26/2011 at 5:01pm

Irene send some pretty fun green tropical looking waves to VB today.Surprisingly is was actually fun from 6:30 AM -- 1 PM the entire time .That never happens there .It usually gets blown out or , the tide shifts ,etc.etc. Kolohe won the pro division of the ECSC too

Official Surfing Thread : was thinking today when i saw...

Fri, 26 Aug 2011 14:43:44 +0000

Author: timpiper
Subject: 26252
Posted: Aug/26/2011 at 2:43pm

was thinking today when i saw a surf video being played in a restaraunt that i still can't believe that andy irons is gone

Official Surfing Thread : Some pretty big waves at the Tahiti...

Fri, 26 Aug 2011 14:40:03 +0000

Author: CO_champagne
Subject: 26252
Posted: Aug/26/2011 at 2:40pm

Some pretty big waves at the Tahiti pro. Much bigger than the tiny rollers I surfed this morning in NorCal!

Official Surfing Thread : Vansis broadcasting the ECSC...

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 01:48:07 +0000

Author: highway12south
Subject: 26252
Posted: Aug/25/2011 at 1:48am

Vans is broadcasting the ECSC live via webcast from VB starting at 7 AM .Anyone else gonna be there today?

Official Surfing Thread : The Weather Channel just showed...

Wed, 24 Aug 2011 20:44:02 +0000

Author: CO_champagne
Subject: 26252
Posted: Aug/24/2011 at 8:44pm

The Weather Channel just showed some longboarders surfing off NC. Looks like the swell has started to arrive.

Official Surfing Thread : The Irene swell is already...

Wed, 24 Aug 2011 02:29:12 +0000

Author: highway12south
Subject: 26252
Posted: Aug/24/2011 at 2:29am

The Irene swell is already showing up in NC. As of now it looks like once the storm passes and the winds turn offshore , Sunday should be firing.I'll try to get some pics of a couple little windswell spots we surf in the Chesapeake Bay during Noresaster/Hurricane swells(and of course Sunday too).Pretty cool since they are about 10-12 miles from the open ocean

Official Surfing Thread : I have been in San Diego the end...

Tue, 23 Aug 2011 23:23:47 +0000

Author: Timmay_650
Subject: 26252
Posted: Aug/23/2011 at 11:23pm

I have been in San Diego the end of last week. It was nice when I got here the was the 2-4 feet waves which were fun. The water was warm compared to santa cruz but these last two days it is 1-2 feet which really bummed me out. I went snorkeling on the days and saw a bunch of fish. Today my cousin found a under water camera. Thanks you sucker for losing it and not putting a floater on it or using the strap well.

Official Surfing Thread : Originally posted by highway12southKeep...

Tue, 23 Aug 2011 19:55:48 +0000

Author: CO_champagne
Subject: 26252
Posted: Aug/23/2011 at 7:55pm

Originally posted by highway12south

Keep steering east Irene ,

So when you riding Irene? Give her a big one

Official Surfing Thread : Keep steering east Irene ,

Tue, 23 Aug 2011 16:16:47 +0000

Author: highway12south
Subject: 26252
Posted: Aug/23/2011 at 4:16pm

Keep steering east Irene ,

Official Surfing Thread : Originally posted by BudAshes Originally...

Fri, 19 Aug 2011 21:50:28 +0000

Author: Timmay_650
Subject: 26252
Posted: Aug/19/2011 at 9:50pm

Originally posted by BudAshes

Originally posted by highway12south

surfing is harder

I don't think surfing itself is that hard. The issue is that surfing is like snowboarding with no lifts. Try learning to snowboard when you have to hike to the top of the mountain each time.

That is only half of it. It would be like hiking the mt and going down when most of the snow is melted, so you have to do it right and can't just feather (leaf, go back and forth on heel)

The psychically part of surfing makes it surfing hard but if you are in shape surfing isn't much easy to learn (it helps) it is that wave is different and changing. You can't just go try the same thing over and over again like snowboard/skateboarding.

Anyone who says surfing and snowboard about the same to learn can't really surf. They might be able to stand up on a board but they can't surf.

Official Surfing Thread : Originally posted by skyfoozeIf...

Fri, 19 Aug 2011 21:41:25 +0000

Author: Timmay_650
Subject: 26252
Posted: Aug/19/2011 at 9:41pm

Originally posted by skyfooze

If I am just beginning to surf what price range should I be looking at for a board?

It matter what you want, if you want a 9 foot longboard it will be more than a 6-7 foot short board. I would buy used, if you are starting. Make sure the haggle bc a lot of place will give you a better price on used boards.

Official Surfing Thread : Billabong is broadcasting the...

Fri, 19 Aug 2011 13:50:29 +0000

Author: highway12south
Subject: 26252
Posted: Aug/19/2011 at 1:50pm

Billabong is broadcasting the pro's freesurf session live right now .Worth a look. Heat's start tomorrow!
http://www.billabongpro.com/tahiti11/live-gb/

Official Surfing Thread : If I am just beginning to surf...

Wed, 17 Aug 2011 05:24:54 +0000

Author: skyfooze
Subject: 26252
Posted: Aug/17/2011 at 5:24am

If I am just beginning to surf what price range should I be looking at for a board?

Official Surfing Thread : http://latimesblogs.latimes.co...

Wed, 17 Aug 2011 04:14:52 +0000

Author: belleayre
Subject: 26252
Posted: Aug/17/2011 at 4:14am

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/lanow/2011/08/cardiff-kook-pterodactyl.html

Prehistoric flying creature lands on Cardiff Kook

Official Surfing Thread : The ECSC starts next week at the...

Wed, 17 Aug 2011 03:59:38 +0000

Author: highway12south
Subject: 26252
Posted: Aug/17/2011 at 3:59am

The ECSC starts next week at the Va Oceanfront .

Official Surfing Thread : I'll meet you in the middle...

Sun, 14 Aug 2011 13:06:13 +0000

Author: highway12south
Subject: 26252
Posted: Aug/14/2011 at 1:06pm

I'll meet you in the middle and say its easier to progress at snowboarding

Official Surfing Thread : Originally posted by highway12southsurfing...

Sun, 14 Aug 2011 11:40:52 +0000

Author: BudAshes
Subject: 26252
Posted: Aug/14/2011 at 11:40am

Originally posted by highway12south

surfing is harder

I don't think surfing itself is that hard. The issue is that surfing is like snowboarding with no lifts. Try learning to snowboard when you have to hike to the top of the mountain each time.

Official Surfing Thread : Originally posted by nyrm22 Dude,...

Sun, 14 Aug 2011 09:43:56 +0000

Author: highway12south
Subject: 26252
Posted: Aug/14/2011 at 9:43am

Originally posted by nyrm22

Dude, seriously, where is that Hatteras wave? Is it always that hollow? How often does it break like that?

I just spent a week at Virginia Beach trying to catch ankle high waves on my fish. We did get a couple wind swell days at the end, but for East Coast surfing, I'd love to find something like that.

Here's my 7-year-old catching his first wave (knee high for him). When I think of east coast waves, this is more what I picture..

Nice pic of your son. That was Rodanthe .

Official Surfing Thread : Originally posted by nyrm22 Dude,...

Sun, 14 Aug 2011 09:42:20 +0000

Author: highway12south
Subject: 26252
Posted: Aug/14/2011 at 9:42am

Official Surfing Thread : surfing is harder

Sat, 13 Aug 2011 15:01:08 +0000

Author: highway12south
Subject: 26252
Posted: Aug/13/2011 at 3:01pm

surfing is harder

Official Surfing Thread : Originally posted by CriminalRabbitIs...

Fri, 12 Aug 2011 16:50:40 +0000

Author: hana24
Subject: 26252
Posted: Aug/12/2011 at 4:50pm

Originally posted by CriminalRabbit

Is surfing harder than snowboarding? I have never surf before, wanted to try it for a long time but never got the chance to do it because I live in Texas...

harder because you have to paddle and also no two waves are alike...you can't do with snowboarding where you can practice again and again on the same slope

I still can't stand up consistently on my board

Official Surfing Thread : Is surfing harder than snowboarding?...

Fri, 12 Aug 2011 16:47:44 +0000

Author: CriminalRabbit
Subject: 26252
Posted: Aug/12/2011 at 4:47pm

Is surfing harder than snowboarding? I have never surf before, wanted to try it for a long time but never got the chance to do it because I live in Texas...

Official Surfing Thread : Dude, seriously, where is that...

Fri, 12 Aug 2011 15:33:18 +0000

Author: nyrm22
Subject: 26252
Posted: Aug/12/2011 at 3:33pm

Dude, seriously, where is that Hatteras wave? Is it always that hollow? How often does it break like that?

I just spent a week at Virginia Beach trying to catch ankle high waves on my fish. We did get a couple wind swell days at the end, but for East Coast surfing, I'd love to find something like that.

Here's my 7-year-old catching his first wave (knee high for him). When I think of east coast waves, this is more what I picture...

Official Surfing Thread : How about some east coast love....

Fri, 12 Aug 2011 05:26:21 +0000

Author: highway12south
Subject: 26252
Posted: Aug/12/2011 at 5:26am

How about some east coast love.
ESM shot

How long do you think it took me to run to the car and get changed when I pulled up and saw this??

What Hatteras is famous for ...The GF or I should say X GF actually caught me in 1

Official Surfing Thread : My dad and I are thinking about...

Fri, 12 Aug 2011 03:53:47 +0000

Author: skyfooze
Subject: 26252
Posted: Aug/12/2011 at 3:53am

My dad and I are thinking about getting a board sometime soon. Should we get a lesson first or just buy a board and teach our selves.

Official Surfing Thread : Yeah, I think we need some photos,...

Thu, 11 Aug 2011 14:42:42 +0000

Author: ctoma
Subject: 26252
Posted: Aug/11/2011 at 2:42pm

Yeah, I think we need some photos, too...

Official Surfing Thread : I think we need some pictures

Thu, 11 Aug 2011 14:19:36 +0000

Author: Timmay_650
Subject: 26252
Posted: Aug/11/2011 at 2:19pm

I think we need some pictures

Official Surfing Thread : Just went surfing for 3 days at...

Thu, 11 Aug 2011 08:19:36 +0000

Author: MurphyMasta
Subject: 26252
Posted: Aug/11/2011 at 8:19am

Just went surfing for 3 days at carolina beach for three days. surfing is pretty fun but the waves were only 1-3 feet which sucked. Some days we got lucky with a few 4 foot waves. The rip tide was also pretty strong.

Official Surfing Thread : East Coasters start paying close...

Thu, 11 Aug 2011 07:24:16 +0000

Author: highway12south
Subject: 26252
Posted: Aug/11/2011 at 7:24am

East Coasters start paying close attention to the tropics this weekend

Official Surfing Thread : Emily might of been a bust storm...

Wed, 10 Aug 2011 04:16:43 +0000

Author: highway12south
Subject: 26252
Posted: Aug/10/2011 at 4:16am

Emily might of been a bust storm wise but her slow exit allowed 3-4 days of fun surf for many surf starved souls in Dare CountyNC

Official Surfing Thread : I see a bunch of People out surfing...

Wed, 10 Aug 2011 03:41:36 +0000

Author: skyfooze
Subject: 26252
Posted: Aug/10/2011 at 3:41am

I see a bunch of People out surfing every day and it looks like so much fun. I have always wanted to get a board and now even my dad says we should get one.

Official Surfing Thread : That is normal surf activity....

Tue, 09 Aug 2011 13:46:14 +0000

Author: priestoso
Subject: 26252
Posted: Aug/09/2011 at 1:46pm

That is normal surf activity. A lot of waiting, timing and patience. Otherwise you get to ride the 10 or 15 feet. The optimal wave is not in every set.

Official Surfing Thread : Saw a bunch of surfers off of...

Tue, 09 Aug 2011 12:11:43 +0000

Author: Marumm
Subject: 26252
Posted: Aug/09/2011 at 12:11pm

Saw a bunch of surfers off of Cannon Beach in OR this weekend, and I'm curious. Is that just like a bunny hill for surfers, or is it normal surfing activity to just bob up and down in the water for 15 minutes between waves, then hop up on one and then ride it for 10-15 feet before falling in the water again. I swear the whole time I was there I didn't see anyone actually ride a wave more than 20 feet.

Official Surfing Thread : Originally posted by highway12southDidn't...

Tue, 09 Aug 2011 11:56:06 +0000

Author: VermontRider
Subject: 26252
Posted: Aug/09/2011 at 11:56am

Originally posted by highway12south

Didn't someone start a Surfing 2011 thread?

I started an '10 and '11 Surfing threads. People are stuck in last decade.

Official Surfing Thread : Originally posted by CO_champagne Originally...

Tue, 09 Aug 2011 11:53:04 +0000

Author: MTpow
Subject: 26252
Posted: Aug/09/2011 at 11:53am

Originally posted by CO_champagne

Originally posted by highway12south

Didn't someone start a Surfing 2011 thread?

You should start one since you post the most on this thread

Couldn't they just remove 09 from this thread...dont really see any reason to start another thread....

Official Surfing Thread : Originally posted by highway12southDidn't...

Tue, 09 Aug 2011 11:06:05 +0000

Author: CO_champagne
Subject: 26252
Posted: Aug/09/2011 at 11:06am

Originally posted by highway12south

Didn't someone start a Surfing 2011 thread?

You should start one since you post the most on this thread

Official Surfing Thread : ^ I think it's a myth,...

Tue, 09 Aug 2011 10:14:29 +0000

Author: ctoma
Subject: 26252
Posted: Aug/09/2011 at 10:14am

^ I think it's a myth, read the following (there are similar articles online saying the same):

Please read the updates below, because the validity of the reported bull shark attack, via the Global Shark Attack File, is questionable, and I believe it’s merely myth. First, there seems to be no press record or mention of the 1955 attack. Furthermore, Lake Michigan is mostly too cold to sustain bull sharks, which are a tropical/subtropical species that will “migrate north along the coast of the U.S. during summer, swimming as far north as Massachusetts, and then return[ing] to tropical climates when the coastal waters cool.” Even in August, Lake Michigan surface temperatures are barely warm. One study found that young bull sharks left a “lagoon during winter months . . . when water temperatures dipped below 68 degrees.” Additionally, an electric dispersal barrier was constructed to prevent nuisance species from entering Lake Michigan from the Mississippi River Basin and vice versa; although Asian carp may have breached the barrier. Most likely, the Lake Michigan bull shark attack is myth, and may have resulted from more credible sightings of bull sharks in the Mississippi River.

Official Surfing Thread : Originally posted by ctoma^...

Tue, 09 Aug 2011 10:00:09 +0000

Author: Dsturs
Subject: 26252
Posted: Aug/09/2011 at 10:00am

Originally posted by ctoma

^ Does she have a deathwish?

We don't have that problem around here, in all my years of living in MI a shark has never been spotted in any of the Great Lakes.

If you do enough digging, you will see that there have been a few bull shark attacks in the lakes. I think only 2, but that is still crazy when you think about it.

Official Surfing Thread : ^ Yes but this one is liked better....

Tue, 09 Aug 2011 09:02:41 +0000

Author: Timmay_650
Subject: 26252
Posted: Aug/09/2011 at 9:02am

^ Yes but this one is liked better. I don't think we need a new surfing thread each year. It isn't like surfing has an off season like snowboarding.

Official Surfing Thread : Didn't someone start a Surfing...

Tue, 09 Aug 2011 08:50:14 +0000

Author: highway12south
Subject: 26252
Posted: Aug/09/2011 at 8:50am

Didn't someone start a Surfing 2011 thread?

Official Surfing Thread : i'm not that good at surfing...

Mon, 08 Aug 2011 09:51:27 +0000

Author: col10frank
Subject: 26252
Posted: Aug/08/2011 at 9:51am

i'm not that good at surfing but i'm excited as hell

Official Surfing Thread : Well I just watched it again and...

Mon, 08 Aug 2011 09:07:27 +0000

Author: Timmay_650
Subject: 26252
Posted: Aug/08/2011 at 9:07am

Well I just watched it again and I was wrong. It was a 9.7 how they were judging that heat on a lot of other heat i think it would of been the 8.7

I agree it was the lying on his back that helped the score out. To me it seemed a like you saw that a bit. The throw the trick too much or not enough and had a hard move to hold on gave them a bigger score. I would of given the bigger scores to the ones that it was done really well.

Official Surfing Thread : The way he rode out of the foam...

Mon, 08 Aug 2011 04:31:32 +0000

Author: highway12south
Subject: 26252
Posted: Aug/08/2011 at 4:31am

The way he rode out of the foam after lying on his back on the BS 3 in the semi's helped him get the score. Even if it was an 8.7 he still would of won.I would of liked to of seen Kolohe in the finals too.

Official Surfing Thread : ^^^^ It's called Stand-up...

Mon, 08 Aug 2011 04:19:48 +0000

Author: tomkee
Subject: 26252
Posted: Aug/08/2011 at 4:19am

^^^^ It's called Stand-up Paddleboarding, or SUP'ping for short

Official Surfing Thread : I saw some guys doing this kind...

Mon, 08 Aug 2011 04:07:15 +0000

Author: skyfooze
Subject: 26252
Posted: Aug/08/2011 at 4:07am

I saw some guys doing this kind of surfing where you stand on the board with a paddle and then paddle to get to the wavEs. It looked pretty cool and it was a new thing to see. I guess they did that because the water was freezing.

Official Surfing Thread : Originally posted by CO_champagneCongrats...

Sun, 07 Aug 2011 23:19:07 +0000

Author: Timmay_650
Subject: 26252
Posted: Aug/07/2011 at 11:19pm

Originally posted by CO_champagne

Congrats Kelly Slater! US Open Champ. He really dominated today with a pretty sick 360 punt. 39 years old and still killing it.

That was the worse final I had even seen, it was just watching kelly surfing. I wish kolohe would of won, I would of loved to see that match up. Kelly would of probably still one. Kolohe wasn't really on his game, in the semi. He only got 2 good waves but it was close with those 2 waves.

That 360 punt was stick but i don't know if it was worth a 10 (9.77)

Official Surfing Thread : It's nice to see surfing...

Sun, 07 Aug 2011 17:33:52 +0000

Author: CO_champagne
Subject: 26252
Posted: Aug/07/2011 at 5:33pm

It's nice to see surfing on sports center every now and again

Official Surfing Thread : He is the king of surfing ....

Sun, 07 Aug 2011 17:22:47 +0000

Author: highway12south
Subject: 26252
Posted: Aug/07/2011 at 5:22pm

He is the king of surfing . Yes that BS 360 air in the semi(to take the lead) will be on sports center later.

Official Surfing Thread : Congrats Kelly Slater! US Open...

Sun, 07 Aug 2011 16:59:19 +0000

Author: CO_champagne
Subject: 26252
Posted: Aug/07/2011 at 4:59pm

Congrats Kelly Slater! US Open Champ. He really dominated today with a pretty sick 360 punt. 39 years old and still killing it.

Official Surfing Thread : There was some fun surf in Rodanthe...

Sun, 07 Aug 2011 14:29:41 +0000

Author: highway12south
Subject: 26252
Posted: Aug/07/2011 at 2:29pm

There was some fun surf in Rodanthe today .Its been so flat that everyone was frothing over waist to chest high wedges

Official Surfing Thread : ^ Does she have a deathwish?We...

Sun, 07 Aug 2011 06:14:27 +0000

Author: ctoma
Subject: 26252
Posted: Aug/07/2011 at 6:14am

^ Does she have a deathwish?

We don't have that problem around here, in all my years of living in MI a shark has never been spotted in any of the Great Lakes.

Official Surfing Thread : shark week scares alot of people....amazing!...

Sun, 07 Aug 2011 04:26:27 +0000

Author: STRICK-9
Subject: 26252
Posted: Aug/07/2011 at 4:26am

shark week scares alot of people....amazing! Yet, whena shark warning hit my beach a few weeks back, i couldn't get my gf out of the water even though the lifeguard was blowing her whistle at her since she was the only one in.

Official Surfing Thread : I noticed the same thing today...

Sat, 06 Aug 2011 19:11:22 +0000

Author: highway12south
Subject: 26252
Posted: Aug/06/2011 at 7:11pm

I noticed the same thing today in NC. There was a strong rip running too though

Official Surfing Thread : It is amazing how many people...

Fri, 05 Aug 2011 10:11:44 +0000

Author: Dsturs
Subject: 26252
Posted: Aug/05/2011 at 10:11am

It is amazing how many people do not swim in the ocean during shark week. I was able to surf on swimming only beaches since no one was in lol.

Official Surfing Thread : I'll trade ya ,waist high...

Fri, 05 Aug 2011 04:38:51 +0000

Author: highway12south
Subject: 26252
Posted: Aug/05/2011 at 4:38am

I'll trade ya ,waist high onshore crumblers for some AUS. pow

Official Surfing Thread : gees. i haven't surfed in...

Fri, 05 Aug 2011 04:04:51 +0000

Author: Lachsta
Subject: 26252
Posted: Aug/05/2011 at 4:04am

gees. i haven't surfed in like 5 weeks i've just been fixated on snowboarding down here in Aus.

Official Surfing Thread : Emily has fizzled out but whats...

Fri, 05 Aug 2011 04:04:42 +0000

Author: highway12south
Subject: 26252
Posted: Aug/05/2011 at 4:04am

Emily has fizzled out but whats left of its energy should send some pulses in over the end of the weekend .

Official Surfing Thread : When I go down to the beach this...

Fri, 05 Aug 2011 03:49:37 +0000

Author: skyfooze
Subject: 26252
Posted: Aug/05/2011 at 3:49am

When I go down to the beach this week I was thinking about surfing because there is supposed to be a hurricane which means really big waves.

Official Surfing Thread : The first 2 heats this morning...

Fri, 05 Aug 2011 03:48:51 +0000

Author: highway12south
Subject: 26252
Posted: Aug/05/2011 at 3:48am

The first 2 heats this morning are worth a watch Kolohe + Dane

Official Surfing Thread : That place will be a zoo for sure...............

Fri, 05 Aug 2011 02:26:26 +0000

Author: STRICK-9
Subject: 26252
Posted: Aug/05/2011 at 2:26am

That place will be a zoo for sure............

Official Surfing Thread : oh ya jimmy eat world is playing...

Thu, 04 Aug 2011 23:30:04 +0000

Author: timpiper
Subject: 26252
Posted: Aug/04/2011 at 11:30pm

oh ya jimmy eat world is playing tomorrow at the us open-good luck not getting absorbed into the endless wall of humanity

Official Surfing Thread : Slaters round 2 heat is scheduled...

Thu, 04 Aug 2011 07:04:51 +0000

Author: highway12south
Subject: 26252
Posted: Aug/04/2011 at 7:04am

Slaters round 2 heat is scheduled for 8 AM pacific(as long as the marine layer vanishes)

Official Surfing Thread : Its crazy to see how much the...

Wed, 03 Aug 2011 14:01:03 +0000

Author: highway12south
Subject: 26252
Posted: Aug/03/2011 at 2:01pm

Its crazy to see how much the female talent level has risen in the last few years after watching a couple heats in awful surf at the US open.

Official Surfing Thread : Originally posted by Timmay_650 Originally...

Wed, 03 Aug 2011 11:04:58 +0000

Author: deepakhj
Subject: 26252
Posted: Aug/03/2011 at 11:04am

Originally posted by Timmay_650

Originally posted by deepakhj

Fair+ conditions at Linda Mar, Pacifica last Thursday.. Crowd thinned out and we had some peaks to ourselves for a couple hours.

I was there last week too. Got a few good ones. Then one of the larger sets came in and I tried to do a deep launch into a barrel. I almost had it but wasn't fast enough, so it rolled me. It pulled my leash on my ankle (first time ever) and now my board got a cress and some digs. I was pretty sad about my board. The water was so cold bc the last surfing I had done was in So Cal where you got hot in your 3/2.

Nice one. The water temps have been fluctuating to super nice to super cold. Pretty weird. Last 4-5 times it's been warm to me though. Fall swells are on the way and then it's snow season in no time!

Official Surfing Thread : Tropical Storm Emily should bring...

Wed, 03 Aug 2011 10:27:34 +0000

Author: CO_champagne
Subject: 26252
Posted: Aug/03/2011 at 10:27am

Tropical Storm Emily should bring some nice sets to the east coast soon.

Official Surfing Thread : cant imagine how crazy its going...

Wed, 03 Aug 2011 10:04:49 +0000

Author: nautika96
Subject: 26252
Posted: Aug/03/2011 at 10:04am

cant imagine how crazy its going to be during the free concert.

Official Surfing Thread : Rob Machado's heat is about...

Wed, 03 Aug 2011 09:37:15 +0000

Author: highway12south
Subject: 26252
Posted: Aug/03/2011 at 9:37am

Rob Machado's heat is about to go into the water at the open

Official Surfing Thread : timpiper: these events are unreal...

Wed, 03 Aug 2011 02:43:39 +0000

Author: STRICK-9
Subject: 26252
Posted: Aug/03/2011 at 2:43am

timpiper: these events are unreal and as much as i would love to attend the actual comp...they are for too busy. But the night life is really fun!

Official Surfing Thread : us open of surfing is getting...

Tue, 02 Aug 2011 23:59:30 +0000

Author: timpiper
Subject: 26252
Posted: Aug/02/2011 at 11:59pm

us open of surfing is getting underway. it's such a freaking mad house to go watch any of it these days though

Official Surfing Thread : Thanks for the link, very nice...

Tue, 02 Aug 2011 12:51:59 +0000

Author: CoMtnRider
Subject: 26252
Posted: Aug/02/2011 at 12:51pm

Thanks for the link, very nice feed actually, good definition.

Official Surfing Thread : I have the ASP app on my iPhone...

Tue, 02 Aug 2011 12:39:27 +0000

Author: CO_champagne
Subject: 26252
Posted: Aug/02/2011 at 12:39pm

I have the ASP app on my iPhone but it says "live stream unavailable." Too bad because I wanted to watch Kelly

Official Surfing Thread : Only on the webcast

Tue, 02 Aug 2011 11:19:36 +0000

Author: highway12south
Subject: 26252
Posted: Aug/02/2011 at 11:19am

Only on the webcast

Official Surfing Thread : anyone else checking out the Nike...

Tue, 02 Aug 2011 05:41:55 +0000

Author: nautika96
Subject: 26252
Posted: Aug/02/2011 at 5:41am

anyone else checking out the Nike comp in huntington beach this weekend?

Official Surfing Thread : +1 for the Carolina Kid getting...

Tue, 02 Aug 2011 04:03:32 +0000

Author: STRICK-9
Subject: 26252
Posted: Aug/02/2011 at 4:03am

+1 for the Carolina Kid getting thru......

Official Surfing Thread : I forgot about that. Thanks buddy...

Mon, 01 Aug 2011 15:50:28 +0000

Author: Timmay_650
Subject: 26252
Posted: Aug/01/2011 at 3:50pm

I forgot about that. Thanks buddy

Official Surfing Thread : us open webcast is on Kolohe is...

Mon, 01 Aug 2011 14:08:21 +0000

Author: highway12south
Subject: 26252
Posted: Aug/01/2011 at 2:08pm

us open webcast is on Kolohe is Surfing in about 30 .Worth a check usopenofsurfing.com

Official Surfing Thread : Looks like the Atlantic is going...

Sun, 31 Jul 2011 06:58:59 +0000

Author: highway12south
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jul/31/2011 at 6:58am

Looks like the Atlantic is going to come back to life in about 6 -7days.Its so flat right now

Official Surfing Thread : ^yeah lets hope the waves are...

Sun, 31 Jul 2011 06:00:23 +0000

Author: jenni
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jul/31/2011 at 6:00am

^yeah lets hope the waves are good and see some killer moves. l'm not much of a surfer at all, but when l get to see them in action, do l get excited

Official Surfing Thread : The webcast starts tomorrow...

Sun, 31 Jul 2011 05:45:32 +0000

Author: highway12south
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jul/31/2011 at 5:45am

The webcast starts tomorrow for the Nike Us Open in HB

Official Surfing Thread : Next up US Open HB , and a dismal...

Fri, 29 Jul 2011 05:25:55 +0000

Author: highway12south
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jul/29/2011 at 5:25am

Next up US Open HB , and a dismal forecast for the Atlantic next 7 days :(

Official Surfing Thread : Unfortunately he couldn't...

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 09:25:44 +0000

Author: highway12south
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jul/28/2011 at 9:25am

Unfortunately he couldn't line up any of those bombs in the Quarters. Nonetheless a great showing

Official Surfing Thread : ^ I saw that. Pretty awesome.

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 07:41:05 +0000

Author: Dsturs
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jul/28/2011 at 7:41am

^ I saw that. Pretty awesome.

Official Surfing Thread : And the North Carolina boy gets...

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 05:54:29 +0000

Author: highway12south
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jul/28/2011 at 5:54am

And the North Carolina boy gets through against 3 Hawaiians

Official Surfing Thread : Puerto is pumping and offshore...

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 05:28:02 +0000

Author: highway12south
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jul/28/2011 at 5:28am

Puerto is pumping and offshore .Watch it live starting in a few minutes .Barley's heat is first up .

Official Surfing Thread : Originally posted by deepakhjFair+...

Wed, 27 Jul 2011 13:19:39 +0000

Author: Timmay_650
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jul/27/2011 at 1:19pm

Originally posted by deepakhj

Fair+ conditions at Linda Mar, Pacifica last Thursday.. Crowd thinned out and we had some peaks to ourselves for a couple hours.

Official Surfing Thread : Fair+ conditions at Linda Mar,...

Wed, 27 Jul 2011 12:13:00 +0000

Author: deepakhj
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jul/27/2011 at 12:13pm

Fair+ conditions at Linda Mar, Pacifica last Thursday.. Crowd thinned out and we had some peaks to ourselves for a couple hours.

Official Surfing Thread : June , July , sometimes August...

Wed, 27 Jul 2011 10:18:40 +0000

Author: highway12south
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jul/27/2011 at 10:18am

June , July , sometimes August (depending on the tropics ) are about the only months the Outer Banks doesn't dish it out .

Official Surfing Thread : Originally posted by Dsturs ^NC...

Wed, 27 Jul 2011 09:52:39 +0000

Author: Timmay_650
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jul/27/2011 at 9:52am

Originally posted by Dsturs

^NC is full of shredders. The outer banks dishes it out in the winter.

I also started making surfboards this year. If anyone is interested, i can sell em cheap to you. You tell me what you want, ill make.

The board in the pic still needs to be sanded and coated. I can do traditional fins or FCS fins as well.

Wow I am super jealous you make your own boards. I just try and fix mine when i damage them. I need to do that that today.

Official Surfing Thread : Had a great time last Saturday...

Wed, 27 Jul 2011 08:19:36 +0000

Author: CoMtnRider
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jul/27/2011 at 8:19am

Had a great time last Saturday trying surfing for the first time. Here is a pick with the GIGANTIC board they had my learn on.

Official Surfing Thread : ^NC is full of shredders....

Wed, 27 Jul 2011 08:05:56 +0000

Author: Dsturs
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jul/27/2011 at 8:05am

^NC is full of shredders. The outer banks dishes it out in the winter.

I also started making surfboards this year. If anyone is interested, i can sell em cheap to you. You tell me what you want, ill make.

The board in the pic still needs to be sanded and coated. I can do traditional fins or FCS fins as well.

Official Surfing Thread : and Brett Barley from NC is...

Wed, 27 Jul 2011 05:43:17 +0000

Author: highway12south
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jul/27/2011 at 5:43am

and Brett Barley from NC is surfing in heat 15

Official Surfing Thread : Originally posted by highway12southAlso...

Wed, 27 Jul 2011 04:53:25 +0000

Author: highway12south
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jul/27/2011 at 4:53am

Originally posted by highway12south

Also looks like the quicksilver pro puerto escondido might run live on the internet this afternoon, if not today , tomorrow AM

Its about to start and solid swell is filling in !

Official Surfing Thread : anyone own or has ridden a McTavish...

Wed, 27 Jul 2011 04:00:25 +0000

Author: STRICK-9
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jul/27/2011 at 4:00am

anyone own or has ridden a McTavish Carver...if so, how's it handle?

Official Surfing Thread : Just went surfing at LBI in jersey....

Tue, 26 Jul 2011 20:08:56 +0000

Author: Dsturs
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jul/26/2011 at 8:08pm

Just went surfing at LBI in jersey. Water was full of seaweed. Like swimming in salad.

Official Surfing Thread : cant wait for the US open.. swell...

Tue, 26 Jul 2011 19:00:46 +0000

Author: John-John
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jul/26/2011 at 7:00pm

cant wait for the US open.. swell always shows up for it.. good waves soon to come

Official Surfing Thread : Also looks like the quicksilver...

Tue, 26 Jul 2011 05:35:41 +0000

Author: highway12south
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jul/26/2011 at 5:35am

Also looks like the quicksilver pro puerto escondido might run live on the internet this afternoon, if not today , tomorrow AM

Official Surfing Thread : The US Open starts Thursday in...

Mon, 25 Jul 2011 08:11:45 +0000

Author: highway12south
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jul/25/2011 at 8:11am

The US Open starts Thursday in Huntington Beach

Official Surfing Thread : Its certainly better than not...

Sun, 24 Jul 2011 04:18:19 +0000

Author: highway12south
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jul/24/2011 at 4:18am

Its certainly better than not surfing at all.

Official Surfing Thread : Got a few runs in yeserday with...

Sun, 24 Jul 2011 03:37:27 +0000

Author: STRICK-9
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jul/24/2011 at 3:37am

Got a few runs in yeserday with the trust longboard.....

here's wishing i was back in huntington

Official Surfing Thread : Long boarding conditions at Avalon...

Sun, 24 Jul 2011 03:32:24 +0000

Author: highway12south
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jul/24/2011 at 3:32am

Long boarding conditions at Avalon yesterday the 64 degree water actually felt refreshing in the 100 degree heat index

Official Surfing Thread : Just finished up a little dawn...

Fri, 22 Jul 2011 08:47:55 +0000

Author: CO_champagne
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jul/22/2011 at 8:47am

Just finished up a little dawn patrol on the west coast this morning. Nothing spectacular but it was great to get a few paddles in to start the weekend. Happy Friday

Official Surfing Thread : NJ has ben Flaaaaaaaaaaaaattttt...

Fri, 22 Jul 2011 07:50:17 +0000

Author: Dsturs
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jul/22/2011 at 7:50am

NJ has ben Flaaaaaaaaaaaaattttt all week. bummer.

Official Surfing Thread : Fun surf on HI yesterday

Fri, 22 Jul 2011 04:08:12 +0000

Author: highway12south
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jul/22/2011 at 4:08am

Fun surf on HI yesterday

Official Surfing Thread : Believe it or round 1 +2 of this...

Wed, 20 Jul 2011 01:59:47 +0000

Author: highway12south
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jul/20/2011 at 1:59am

Believe it or round 1 +2 of this years contests heats that ran so far are considered minimal for Jbay standards.

Official Surfing Thread : did anyone see the J bay surf...

Tue, 19 Jul 2011 19:18:39 +0000

Author: TGOD
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jul/19/2011 at 7:18pm

did anyone see the J bay surf competition this week?
it was insane..great waves

Official Surfing Thread : Bret is fizziling, of course,...

Tue, 19 Jul 2011 13:41:17 +0000

Author: highway12south
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jul/19/2011 at 1:41pm

Bret is fizziling, of course, but it looks like there still should be some fun surf thur-fri. in NC

Official Surfing Thread : Originally posted by CoMtnRiderPlannin...

Mon, 18 Jul 2011 15:14:19 +0000

Author: kirium81
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jul/18/2011 at 3:14pm

Originally posted by CoMtnRider

Plannin on trying out surfing for the first time tomorrow, I can't wait

Hope you do better than I did last week. I won't be able to get out until next week, in Costa Rica. Everyone tells me it'll be great for lessons. Can't wait!

Official Surfing Thread : Which coast?

Mon, 18 Jul 2011 13:59:29 +0000

Author: highway12south
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jul/18/2011 at 1:59pm

Which coast?

Official Surfing Thread : Plannin on trying out surfing...

Mon, 18 Jul 2011 13:55:08 +0000

Author: CoMtnRider
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jul/18/2011 at 1:55pm

Plannin on trying out surfing for the first time tomorrow, I can't wait

Official Surfing Thread : I would imagine thereis going...

Mon, 18 Jul 2011 13:53:40 +0000

Author: highway12south
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jul/18/2011 at 1:53pm

I would imagine there is going to be some good surf at some point in Florida. Hatteras is looking to be a couple feet overhead with favorable winds.

Official Surfing Thread : Originally posted by highway12southHello...

Mon, 18 Jul 2011 09:15:34 +0000

Author: CO_champagne
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jul/18/2011 at 9:15am

Originally posted by highway12south

Hello Tropical storm Bret!!

Has Bret make some good surf conditions for Florida? Kind of crazy that you guys out there have to pray for hurricanes headed your way. I'm just praying for south pacific storms to push some stuff up to Cali

Official Surfing Thread : Reading these posts makes some...

Mon, 18 Jul 2011 07:44:35 +0000

Author: carebear
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jul/18/2011 at 7:44am

Reading these posts makes some Dick Dale going on in my head now.

Official Surfing Thread : Alrighty...I think I've narrowed...

Mon, 18 Jul 2011 03:30:50 +0000

Author: STRICK-9
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jul/18/2011 at 3:30am

Alrighty...I think I've narrowed by board selection down to two:

a McTavish Carver in 7'3" or a 7S Superfish XL in 7'2....both boards will float better and should give me a short board feeling....

Unfortunately there hasn't been any luck finding a used board here in SC so I'll have to go new. The 7S I can find for 468 while the Carver is 575.

Official Surfing Thread : Hello Tropical storm Bret!! ...

Mon, 18 Jul 2011 02:21:47 +0000

Author: highway12south
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jul/18/2011 at 2:21am

Hello Tropical storm Bret!!

Official Surfing Thread : went out last week for the first...

Thu, 14 Jul 2011 09:29:38 +0000

Author: kirium81
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jul/14/2011 at 9:29am

went out last week for the first time ever in Santa Monica. I got worked just trying to paddle out in the morning, but was able to get out there in the afternoon. New found respect for surfers... forget standing up, i am in awe of them just getting out there. This is my summer project, hopefully by the end of it i get into it as much as I am into boarding.

Official Surfing Thread : Bought a longboard. perfect for...

Thu, 14 Jul 2011 07:44:29 +0000

Author: Dsturs
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jul/14/2011 at 7:44am

Bought a longboard. perfect for east coast summers. Just cruising on 1-2ft waves is a blast.

Official Surfing Thread : it was small stuff today since...

Wed, 13 Jul 2011 19:11:31 +0000

Author: nautika96
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jul/13/2011 at 7:11pm

it was small stuff today since we're in between swells. definitely makes it easier to paddle out compared to monday

Official Surfing Thread : Originally posted by highway12southThe...

Wed, 13 Jul 2011 18:21:15 +0000

Author: CO_champagne
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jul/13/2011 at 6:21pm

Originally posted by highway12south

The atlantic hurricane season needs a boost

Yeah, I traveled to Cocoa Beach for a vacation with my family. No need to rent a board because the surf sucked. It's been rocking out here on the west coast.

Official Surfing Thread : The atlantic hurricane season...

Wed, 13 Jul 2011 17:19:40 +0000

Author: highway12south
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jul/13/2011 at 5:19pm

The atlantic hurricane season needs a boost

Official Surfing Thread : get a handshaped board CI 's...

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 11:13:24 +0000

Author: highway12south
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jun/23/2011 at 11:13am

get a handshaped board CI 's stock boards are made by autocad

Official Surfing Thread : Can't wait to watch my fiance...

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 10:16:54 +0000

Author: mgutie
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jun/23/2011 at 10:16am

Can't wait to watch my fiance try and surf for the first time in Hawaii next month. That should be pretty entertaining.

Official Surfing Thread : ^^channel island makes some good...

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 10:15:22 +0000

Author: Dsturs
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jun/23/2011 at 10:15am

^^channel island makes some good boards. i actually think burton owns them now if i am not mistaken. I personally like lost boards.

Official Surfing Thread : Leftovers were OK this am in rodanthe.Smoke...

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 10:07:52 +0000

Author: highway12south
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jun/23/2011 at 10:07am

Leftovers were OK this am in rodanthe.Smoke from the wildfire was rough though

Official Surfing Thread : anyone have any experience on...

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 03:45:39 +0000

Author: STRICK-9
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jun/23/2011 at 3:45am

anyone have any experience on Channel Island boards...particularly the 6'6 thruster they have.

Official Surfing Thread : south coast of NSW is flat and...

Wed, 22 Jun 2011 23:31:12 +0000

Author: Lachsta
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jun/22/2011 at 11:31pm

south coast of NSW is flat and has been for the last few days. Really annoying because its nice conditionds otherwise.

Official Surfing Thread : Everything in jersey was washed...

Wed, 22 Jun 2011 22:31:31 +0000

Author: Dsturs
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jun/22/2011 at 10:31pm

Everything in jersey was washed out today. Windchop all day for the past 2 days for the southern part of the state. Super bummed.

Official Surfing Thread : It was pumping today(for summer)...

Wed, 22 Jun 2011 18:35:30 +0000

Author: highway12south
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jun/22/2011 at 6:35pm

It was pumping today(for summer) on the banks today.Head high sets

Official Surfing Thread : I'm supposed to have school...

Tue, 21 Jun 2011 03:15:45 +0000

Author: Lachsta
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jun/21/2011 at 3:15am

I'm supposed to have school surfing for sport tomorrow morning at 6:30 but it is nearly dead flat and super windy so i don't think it will be on.

Official Surfing Thread : Try wrightsville in NC. If theres...

Tue, 21 Jun 2011 02:53:47 +0000

Author: highway12south
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jun/21/2011 at 2:53am

Try wrightsville in NC. If theres no surf there are some beauties that frequent the beach

Official Surfing Thread : Any East Coasters can recommend...

Tue, 21 Jun 2011 02:37:12 +0000

Author: STRICK-9
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jun/21/2011 at 2:37am

Any East Coasters can recommend some spots between Jax, FL and Sunset, NC...besides Folly

Official Surfing Thread : A little windswell today in the...

Mon, 20 Jun 2011 15:41:02 +0000

Author: highway12south
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jun/20/2011 at 3:41pm

A little windswell today in the MId A .Should be fun at dawn tomorrow morning before it goes flat again

Official Surfing Thread : Originally posted by CO_champagneSanta...

Sat, 18 Jun 2011 09:25:38 +0000

Author: Timmay_650
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jun/18/2011 at 9:25am

Originally posted by CO_champagne

Santa Cruz surfing was super fun and glassy yesterday. I love making the trek down there. Are they still battling for the Surf City U.S.A. title?

Surfer Mag gave it to them I think last year. But with that said I don't think they will try and put it on their signs and take it from HB.

Official Surfing Thread : Wow, just a found a surftech slater...

Sat, 18 Jun 2011 09:05:56 +0000

Author: STRICK-9
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jun/18/2011 at 9:05am

Wow, just a found a surftech slater model in 5'9 that is shaped by kenny merrick....the price was 249 and the reviews are great. put it in my cart and wallahhhh....none available.....

so bummed now

Official Surfing Thread : I guess the window sort of opened...

Fri, 17 Jun 2011 18:27:37 +0000

Author: highway12south
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jun/17/2011 at 6:27pm

I guess the window sort of opened a couple chest high sets today. June is pretty much the flattest month of the year .We'll take it.

Official Surfing Thread : Santa Cruz surfing was super fun...

Sat, 11 Jun 2011 08:09:27 +0000

Author: CO_champagne
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jun/11/2011 at 8:09am

Santa Cruz surfing was super fun and glassy yesterday. I love making the trek down there. Are they still battling for the Surf City U.S.A. title?

Official Surfing Thread : Still flat on the outer banks...

Sat, 11 Jun 2011 04:23:34 +0000

Author: highway12south
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jun/11/2011 at 4:23am

Still flat on the outer banks .Looks like a little window is opening though

Official Surfing Thread : ^Just bite the bullet. I have...

Fri, 10 Jun 2011 10:27:10 +0000

Author: Dsturs
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jun/10/2011 at 10:27am

^Just bite the bullet. I have friends who are absolute kooks, but they have a blast trying to learn. A lesson or two will not hurt, but i found that surfing lessons did not really help me, as the key to surfing is finding your own comfort zone and balance, which is different for each person.

Official Surfing Thread : ^^^^ That sounds like a great...

Fri, 10 Jun 2011 09:13:38 +0000

Author: | | | bryman | | |
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jun/10/2011 at 9:13am

^^^^ That sounds like a great day. I want to spend some time out there actually surfing instead of just paddling my ball$ off, is there a better way to stop being a kook than getting lessons or shoudl I just bite the bullet?

-b

Official Surfing Thread : Just went out for the first time...

Fri, 10 Jun 2011 09:10:12 +0000

Author: Dsturs
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jun/10/2011 at 9:10am

Just went out for the first time in a while wednesday. It was like a freakin' dolphin show. I counted well over 50, and they hung out the entire day. Lots of young dolphins getting schooled by their parents on how to hunt. A few even joined us on some waves. Amazing experience.

Official Surfing Thread : There were a few good swells on...

Fri, 10 Jun 2011 07:53:36 +0000

Author: highway12south
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jun/10/2011 at 7:53am

There were a few good swells on the Outer Banks in May , its really flat now

Official Surfing Thread : Originally posted by xxblondieeJust...

Thu, 09 Jun 2011 15:42:08 +0000

Author: Timmay_650
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jun/09/2011 at 3:42pm

Originally posted by xxblondiee

Just wanted to know, I can't remember the size of my old board, which i can't get back.
So i have to buy a new one. What size should I get if i'm 5ft 6 and 117 pound?

Something between 5'5 and 10'. It is a lot up to you and what kind of riding you do and want to do. Simple rule big the board easier to is to paddle and stand up on, smaller the board easier to turn with.

Official Surfing Thread : Should someone maybe change the...

Thu, 09 Jun 2011 13:22:19 +0000

Author: Sintexo
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jun/09/2011 at 1:22pm

Should someone maybe change the title of this thread?

'09 has come and passed... as has '10 haha.

Official Surfing Thread : Just wanted to know, I can't...

Thu, 09 Jun 2011 13:05:35 +0000

Author: xxblondiee
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jun/09/2011 at 1:05pm

Just wanted to know, I can't remember the size of my old board, which i can't get back.
So i have to buy a new one. What size should I get if i'm 5ft 6 and 117 pound?

Official Surfing Thread : Originally posted by CO_champagneKelly...

Sun, 22 May 2011 10:21:05 +0000

Author: Timmay_650
Subject: 26252
Posted: May/22/2011 at 10:21am

Originally posted by CO_champagne

Kelly Slater bounced out early at the Rio Pro. Anyone think he will regain his #1 seed?

So many good people bounced out early. There is so much more surfing to happen that it is still anyone game. No one would be shocked to see Kelly #1 again.

That was such a crappy contest (waves wise) I was watching it and when surfing on Thursday and I was watching surfing that on that same scale get 8-10.

Official Surfing Thread : Went for a surf this morning at...

Sat, 21 May 2011 21:22:46 +0000

Author: Lachsta
Subject: 26252
Posted: May/21/2011 at 9:22pm

Went for a surf this morning at my local. It was small but fun.

Official Surfing Thread : Went for a quick first session...

Sat, 21 May 2011 21:14:02 +0000

Author: Dsturs
Subject: 26252
Posted: May/21/2011 at 9:14pm

Went for a quick first session of the year last week, only to be foiled by the coast guard capsizing a boat they were towing against the jetty, resulting in a diesel spill. bummed.

Official Surfing Thread : once my exam is finished im hitting...

Fri, 20 May 2011 13:49:46 +0000

Author: nautika96
Subject: 26252
Posted: May/20/2011 at 1:49pm

once my exam is finished im hitting up la jolla shores until the summer is over.

Official Surfing Thread : Kelly Slater bounced out early...

Fri, 20 May 2011 10:57:29 +0000

Author: CO_champagne
Subject: 26252
Posted: May/20/2011 at 10:57am

Kelly Slater bounced out early at the Rio Pro. Anyone think he will regain his #1 seed?

Official Surfing Thread : Originally posted by joej12321I...

Tue, 17 May 2011 15:54:29 +0000

Author: yipperzz
Subject: 26252
Posted: May/17/2011 at 3:54pm

Originally posted by joej12321

I don't really surf that much but I'm looking to buy a new board. I want a board that is maneuverable and is somewhat short but can also handle smaller knee to waist height waves. Does anyone have any suggestions? And I don't really want a fish.

white diamond/dumpster diver/rocket or one of those types of boards.

Official Surfing Thread : I don't really surf that...

Mon, 16 May 2011 13:18:36 +0000

Author: joej12321
Subject: 26252
Posted: May/16/2011 at 1:18pm

I don't really surf that much but I'm looking to buy a new board. I want a board that is maneuverable and is somewhat short but can also handle smaller knee to waist height waves. Does anyone have any suggestions? And I don't really want a fish.

Official Surfing Thread : Im getting up for an early tomorrow...

Mon, 16 May 2011 05:43:47 +0000

Author: Lachsta
Subject: 26252
Posted: May/16/2011 at 5:43am

Im getting up for an early tomorrow before school, hoping it will be good conditions.

Official Surfing Thread : Surf down here in S-E NSW australia...

Mon, 16 May 2011 05:42:00 +0000

Author: Lachsta
Subject: 26252
Posted: May/16/2011 at 5:42am

Surf down here in S-E NSW australia has been pretty good lately, had a fun sesh the sarvo and hoping to get a new steamer for winter soon.

Official Surfing Thread : still haven't found a board...

Sun, 08 May 2011 07:57:16 +0000

Author: STRICK-9
Subject: 26252
Posted: May/08/2011 at 7:57am

still haven't found a board to get back into it.....

hitting a local spot today.

man the weather is beautiful as of late.

Official Surfing Thread : surfed for a four hour twilight...

Sat, 07 May 2011 23:19:03 +0000

Author: timpiper
Subject: 26252
Posted: May/07/2011 at 11:19pm

surfed for a four hour twilight sesh today

Official Surfing Thread : Originally posted by Von44I...

Sat, 07 May 2011 00:31:05 +0000

Author: LegalBoarding
Subject: 26252
Posted: May/07/2011 at 12:31am

Originally posted by Von44

I heard there's some kind of wax or glue that makes the feet stick to the surf board? Otherwise, how do you control the board if the surface is slippery?

There is a special type of wax for surfboards.

At the moment using something called Sex Wax.

http://www.sexwax.com/

No it is not porn or dirty related lol.

Official Surfing Thread : my girlfriend is super sexy, we...

Sat, 07 May 2011 00:29:49 +0000

Author: yosh
Subject: 26252
Posted: May/07/2011 at 12:29am

my girlfriend is super sexy, we just had sex at the beach after a surf. just tried my new board too what a awesome day

Official Surfing Thread : You use surf board wax mate. You...

Sat, 07 May 2011 00:22:51 +0000

Author: yosh
Subject: 26252
Posted: May/07/2011 at 12:22am

You use surf board wax mate. You buy it from a surf shop. Don't use candel wax

Official Surfing Thread : oh yeah the wax helps your feet...

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 14:57:02 +0000

Author: sdip12
Subject: 26252
Posted: Apr/12/2011 at 2:57pm

oh yeah the wax helps your feet definatly but i mean the actual surfing part the board slips from under you alot worse then snowboarding like the board is all over the place if you cant controll it

Official Surfing Thread : Originally posted by Von44I...

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 08:05:29 +0000

Author: C02
Subject: 26252
Posted: Apr/12/2011 at 8:05am

Originally posted by Von44

I heard there's some kind of wax or glue that makes the feet stick to the surf board? Otherwise, how do you control the board if the surface is slippery?

i think they use normal candle wax

Official Surfing Thread : I heard there's some kind...

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 08:03:03 +0000

Author: Von44
Subject: 26252
Posted: Apr/12/2011 at 8:03am

I heard there's some kind of wax or glue that makes the feet stick to the surf board? Otherwise, how do you control the board if the surface is slippery?

Official Surfing Thread : its kind simlar to snowboarding...

Sat, 09 Apr 2011 08:14:01 +0000

Author: sdip12
Subject: 26252
Posted: Apr/09/2011 at 8:14am

its kind simlar to snowboarding but not really the water is much sliperier then the snow and you have to have more controll to surf cause the wave can dictate where you go if you arent careful and usually the wave will just throw you under

Official Surfing Thread : Is surfing anything like snowboarding?...

Fri, 08 Apr 2011 13:45:27 +0000

Author: Von44
Subject: 26252
Posted: Apr/08/2011 at 1:45pm

Is surfing anything like snowboarding? I've always wanted to try it.

Official Surfing Thread : Piranha: Thanks for the suggestion...

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 03:42:22 +0000

Author: STRICK-9
Subject: 26252
Posted: Apr/07/2011 at 3:42am

Piranha: Thanks for the suggestion of the rocket fish...i have been looking now for several weeks with no luck at all...heading to tybee friday to see if any local shops have some used boards.

Official Surfing Thread : been getting some sick waves in...

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 17:31:02 +0000

Author: yosh
Subject: 26252
Posted: Apr/04/2011 at 5:31pm

been getting some sick waves in oz swells really been pumping

Official Surfing Thread : Hit some dawn patrol this morning....

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 17:04:57 +0000

Author: zakk
Subject: 26252
Posted: Apr/03/2011 at 5:04pm

Hit some dawn patrol this morning. Nice sets rolling in at Cowell's Beach in Santa Cruz. I'm reeeeally rusty but caught two nice ones.

Official Surfing Thread : has any one here surfed the JAWs...

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 08:20:59 +0000

Author: sdip12
Subject: 26252
Posted: Apr/03/2011 at 8:20am

has any one here surfed the JAWs wave in hawaii? i heard its a big deal and i was wondering if anyone here has done it?

Official Surfing Thread : Any one know about surfing the...

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 19:14:00 +0000

Author: samtheman
Subject: 26252
Posted: Mar/29/2011 at 7:14pm

Any one know about surfing the Oregon coast? it's my new boarding sport to get into!

Official Surfing Thread : yes i have done that! we took...

Sun, 27 Mar 2011 08:52:06 +0000

Author: sdip12
Subject: 26252
Posted: Mar/27/2011 at 8:52am

yes i have done that! we took an old windsurf board and pulled it behind my girlfreinds parents boat with 2 and 3 people on it.

Official Surfing Thread : anyone ever tried to surf behind...

Thu, 17 Mar 2011 14:28:42 +0000

Author: gjyeske
Subject: 26252
Posted: Mar/17/2011 at 2:28pm

anyone ever tried to surf behind a boat with 2 other people on the board?

Official Surfing Thread : oh, it's just a thread......

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 17:52:04 +0000

Author: yc5405
Subject: 26252
Posted: Mar/02/2011 at 5:52pm

oh, it's just a thread... I thought it's something bigger.

Official Surfing Thread : woot, found a surfing thread =)...

Wed, 23 Feb 2011 08:54:59 +0000

Author: ustolemymarbles
Subject: 26252
Posted: Feb/23/2011 at 8:54am

woot, found a surfing thread =)

Official Surfing Thread : i havne't surfed in a few...

Tue, 08 Feb 2011 09:51:49 +0000

Author: sdip12
Subject: 26252
Posted: Feb/08/2011 at 9:51am

i havne't surfed in a few years and my old board is all beat up where is a good place online to get a board? and do any of you skimboard like legit skimboarding

Official Surfing Thread : Congrats to JJ for winning Pipe...

Fri, 28 Jan 2011 14:47:23 +0000

Author: adeodadus
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jan/28/2011 at 2:47pm

Congrats to JJ for winning Pipe Pro : this kid is legit..

Backdoor clip : http://www.surfline.com/surf-news/john-florence-wins-volcom-pipe-pro_52071/

Official Surfing Thread : I was hoping the Eddie was going...

Wed, 26 Jan 2011 19:23:56 +0000

Author: Timmay_650
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jan/26/2011 at 7:23pm

I was hoping the Eddie was going to go but now enough good waves. I really enjoyed watching that last year. Yea I don't like to surf anything bigger than that, I might if I had like a 8ish gun and didn't feel like it was going to die every drop on shortboard. Give me clean 4-7 feet face any day over bigger waves. It sucks to be caught inside on a big pounding day.

Official Surfing Thread : Yes it is : was just not big enough...

Wed, 26 Jan 2011 19:08:49 +0000

Author: adeodadus
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jan/26/2011 at 7:08pm

Yes it is : was just not big enough for the Eddie so far > Never surfed anything past 4-6 ft(8-12 faces). Learned my limit the hard way at backdoors.

Official Surfing Thread : It was breaking but the steamer...

Wed, 26 Jan 2011 19:00:52 +0000

Author: Timmay_650
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jan/26/2011 at 7:00pm

It was breaking but the steamer lane was breaking good too and a lot less people. I also don't have a board to ride Mavs but I love to watch it. One of these days I am going to paddle out there just to watch. It is amazing from the shore, I bet it would be crazy to see those mt coming at you.

Official Surfing Thread : Did you check out Mavs?

Wed, 26 Jan 2011 18:58:10 +0000

Author: adeodadus
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jan/26/2011 at 6:58pm

Did you check out Mavs?

Official Surfing Thread : The swell for the last while has...

Wed, 26 Jan 2011 18:54:47 +0000

Author: Timmay_650
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jan/26/2011 at 6:54pm

The swell for the last while has been the win. Wow there was some fun waves. I surfer there a few days earlier when it was big, little too big for my boards.

The red dot is where I started and the blue dot is where I ended up. I think it took like 3-4 waves. To cover that distance.

Official Surfing Thread : ^^^^ Win...... those are awesome...

Wed, 26 Jan 2011 18:38:46 +0000

Author: rook
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jan/26/2011 at 6:38pm

^^^^ Win...... those are awesome pics.

Official Surfing Thread : anybody have the Go Pro with the...

Wed, 26 Jan 2011 18:38:01 +0000

Author: east4life
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jan/26/2011 at 6:38pm

anybody have the Go Pro with the surf mount on it? any videos of you guys surfing?

Official Surfing Thread : The picture were taken 20-30...

Wed, 26 Jan 2011 18:30:14 +0000

Author: Timmay_650
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jan/26/2011 at 6:30pm

The picture were taken 20-30 above it so, they wave look a lot flatter than they were.

Official Surfing Thread : are u any good? didntthinkso

Wed, 26 Jan 2011 16:14:20 +0000

Author: AzNVi3tThaM
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jan/26/2011 at 4:14pm

are u any good?
didntthinkso

Official Surfing Thread : Where would be the best place...

Mon, 17 Jan 2011 14:05:41 +0000

Author: thundersnap4
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jan/17/2011 at 2:05pm

Where would be the best place to start trying to surf

Official Surfing Thread : Is surfing fun

Sun, 16 Jan 2011 18:47:29 +0000

Author: thundersnap4
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jan/16/2011 at 6:47pm

Is surfing fun

Official Surfing Thread : Only If I go to Hawaii someday...

Tue, 11 Jan 2011 17:21:11 +0000

Author: G_man
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jan/11/2011 at 5:21pm

Only If I go to Hawaii someday in the future...sigh.

Official Surfing Thread : Hahaha ive never even touched...

Tue, 11 Jan 2011 08:15:02 +0000

Author: thundersnap4
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jan/11/2011 at 8:15am

Hahaha ive never even touched a surfboard!

Official Surfing Thread : ha - I lived in charleston...

Sat, 01 Jan 2011 10:25:56 +0000

Author: Piranha
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jan/01/2011 at 10:25am

ha - I lived in charleston for about 3 years and surfed folly washout a lot. It's a great spot when there's swell...but, yeah, it can be flat for weeks

The middle of Hilton Head looks like it gets some fun waves...don't know how restricted those beaches are though. If I lived there (assuming I could access the entire island's coast), I'd have a quiver of at least:

     * 9' longboard (for tiny/weak groundswells & keep up surf muscles)
     * rocket fish (for smaller windswells/slop)
     * normal sized high-performance shortboard (for hurricane swells and everything else)

...also remember that color on a surfboard isn't that great. Matching the color(s) during ding repairs is an expensive hassle. Also, the darker the color, the more light/heat it absorbs...which means easily melting wax, possible fading and even bubbling/delamination. I sometimes get enticed by lighter colors, but I'll never again get a board with red or black on it .

Official Surfing Thread : Timmay & Piranha: Thanks for...

Sat, 01 Jan 2011 05:26:08 +0000

Author: STRICK-9
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jan/01/2011 at 5:26am

Timmay & Piranha:

Thanks for the replies gents...I heard the board was descent but couldn't find and reviews on-line other than from the manufacturer.

Timmay: That was exactly why I wanted it...The surf here in Hilton Head is atrocious. I have to drive to Folley or wait for a good storm off Hunting Island to get anything resembling a wave.

P: I'll look at the rocket fish...

Official Surfing Thread : I personally like something a...

Fri, 31 Dec 2010 16:50:12 +0000

Author: Timmay_650
Subject: 26252
Posted: Dec/31/2010 at 4:50pm

I personally like something a bit more new school. Rusty makes some sweet boards like that from what I see and hear. If you want a fish board that can do more and is a bunch of fun to ride look at the Piranha. They also have more classic fish like the Mod fish what I like a lot better than boards like the clownfish. Old school design are fun to play around with but they aren't great boards, they best way to do it is get an old board you can find them from dirt cheap or free but they all need a bit of work but it isn't bad.

Official Surfing Thread : imo, if you can't get around...

Fri, 31 Dec 2010 14:22:33 +0000

Author: Piranha
Subject: 26252
Posted: Dec/31/2010 at 2:22pm

imo, if you can't get around sections in onshore days, you're gonna be riding mostly whitewater

Official Surfing Thread : Originally posted by STRICK-9Has...

Fri, 31 Dec 2010 13:02:17 +0000

Author: Timmay_650
Subject: 26252
Posted: Dec/31/2010 at 1:02pm

Originally posted by STRICK-9

Has anyone rode a board called the Clownfish XL...

It's a wide mouth 5'10" board, either e-pox or norm, and is designed for small waves. Was thinking about picking it up for the east coast. I think it's made in San Diego.

They are fun for really small crappy days but it is def a 2nd board or prob even a 3rd board to put in a quiver. I don't know much about the east coast surf but I know there are a lot of days you wont want the board.

Official Surfing Thread : Originally...

Fri, 31 Dec 2010 11:38:08 +0000

Author: Piranha
Subject: 26252
Posted: Dec/31/2010 at 11:38am

Those old school-type fishes like the clownfish paddle well, but...the wide nose sucks. It digs into the face in barrels (making you wipe), digs/slows you down when pumping for speed and digs/slows on turns. The flat bottom/rocker is fast...but only if you keep it flat on the water. I've also come to the conclusion that those new foiled fins (curved on the inside) are too canted/warped and slower than flat faced fins....but that's another story

A "rocket fish" is your best bet for quickly getting around crumbly sections and use in more varied conditions. They're still thick enough for enhanced paddling, with flatter bottoms for speed, but the nose is pulled in enough to keep maximum speed through all maneuvers.

If possible, have it shaped locally because they'll make it for exactly for you and the local conditions...plus, you'll get more waves from the locals when they see you rocking the hometown logo

Official Surfing Thread : Anyone know some good boarding...

Fri, 31 Dec 2010 11:03:56 +0000

Author: beunknown
Subject: 26252
Posted: Dec/31/2010 at 11:03am

Anyone know some good boarding spots in MD or Delaware? Someone told me Ocean City but I can't imagine it would be any good at all since everyone wants to go there to sit in the water.

Official Surfing Thread : Has anyone rode a board called...

Fri, 31 Dec 2010 03:35:40 +0000

Author: STRICK-9
Subject: 26252
Posted: Dec/31/2010 at 3:35am

Has anyone rode a board called the Clownfish XL...

It's a wide mouth 5'10" board, either e-pox or norm, and is designed for small waves. Was thinking about picking it up for the east coast. I think it's made in San Diego.

Official Surfing Thread : 5'8 channel island dumpster...

Fri, 31 Dec 2010 02:08:06 +0000

Author: tcsmthop
Subject: 26252
Posted: Dec/31/2010 at 2:08am

5'8 channel island dumpster diver, really fun board, worth the price tag!

Official Surfing Thread : I live in Ft Lauderdale Surf sucks...

Thu, 30 Dec 2010 18:35:30 +0000

Author: matt h20
Subject: 26252
Posted: Dec/30/2010 at 6:35pm

I live in Ft Lauderdale Surf sucks here tom many people yet juno beach is still great water is cold though.

Official Surfing Thread : Any good recommendations to surf,...

Mon, 27 Dec 2010 11:45:50 +0000

Author: rcwong
Subject: 26252
Posted: Dec/27/2010 at 11:45am

Any good recommendations to surf, just moved out to the Santa Monica area

Official Surfing Thread : I've taken up standup paddleboarding....

Mon, 22 Nov 2010 16:51:52 +0000

Author: Downunder Dave
Subject: 26252
Posted: Nov/22/2010 at 4:51pm

I've taken up standup paddleboarding. Flatwater is dead easy. Getting out in the surf is much harder. But is well worth all the embarassing beltings now that I can actually do it.

Anyone else been getting into it?

Official Surfing Thread : when surfing in Austrlia 2 weeks...

Thu, 11 Nov 2010 04:39:10 +0000

Author: Callooom
Subject: 26252
Posted: Nov/11/2010 at 4:39am

when surfing in Austrlia 2 weeks ago, our snow season is right over, first time in yonks i got up early, drove 1.5 hours, finally got there, and turns out looked at the wrong days forecast, completely flat...fml

Official Surfing Thread : Almost went out to cardif today...

Sat, 30 Oct 2010 17:00:35 +0000

Author: haut92
Subject: 26252
Posted: Oct/30/2010 at 5:00pm

Almost went out to cardif today but it was pooring when I woke up.

Hope that means snow.

Official Surfing Thread : its snowing theres no reason to...

Tue, 26 Oct 2010 15:24:31 +0000

Author: rmazz112
Subject: 26252
Posted: Oct/26/2010 at 3:24pm

its snowing theres no reason to surf wait til the summer

Official Surfing Thread : Carlsbad, CA has some gnarly surf...

Tue, 26 Oct 2010 00:34:32 +0000

Author: eMpyre_29571
Subject: 26252
Posted: Oct/26/2010 at 12:34am

Carlsbad, CA has some gnarly surf waves
30 miles north of san diego
check it out

Official Surfing Thread : Going surfin in mexico possibly...

Thu, 21 Oct 2010 13:04:15 +0000

Author: spence50
Subject: 26252
Posted: Oct/21/2010 at 1:04pm

Going surfin in mexico possibly

Official Surfing Thread : "anyone know decent east...

Tue, 19 Oct 2010 09:40:24 +0000

Author: belleayre
Subject: 26252
Posted: Oct/19/2010 at 9:40am

"anyone know decent east coast break, jersey-ish? something i may not have heard of?"

Long Beach or Gilgo, farther east on LI>

Official Surfing Thread : The water in SF area never warmer...

Sat, 16 Oct 2010 14:03:08 +0000

Author: Timmay_650
Subject: 26252
Posted: Oct/16/2010 at 2:03pm

The water in SF area never warmer up much this year. I used my 4/3 all year and I had a new 3/2 I got for the summer and it is still sitting with tag.

Official Surfing Thread : Originally posted by eldolocal68thats...

Sat, 16 Oct 2010 09:44:21 +0000

Author: Piranha
Subject: 26252
Posted: Oct/16/2010 at 9:44am

Originally posted by eldolocal68

thats one thing to be said about the east coast, even in winter the water isnt as cold as it is in cali!

umm, by east coast you mean Florida(?)

I've surfed all over florida and south carolina and can tell you anything above Jacksonville, FL gets significantly colder than anything in CA. Jacksonville water gets down in the low 50s, South Carolina water gets in the mid 40s (gloves are mandatory)...and it just keeps getting worse the farther north you go.

I've also surfed way up past San Fransico and the water only got down to the high 40s at it's lowest. Granted you're lucky if the water even makes it to 60 in the peak of summer (anything north of LA), but the equivalent to nor-cal latitudes on the east coast will have you dunking in the mid 30s at the peak of winter.

Official Surfing Thread : Originally posted by Piranha the...

Sat, 16 Oct 2010 00:16:46 +0000

Author: scionteecee
Subject: 26252
Posted: Oct/16/2010 at 12:16am

Originally posted by Piranha

the 4/3 is non-negotiable in the SLO area

SO TRUE. 4/3 is a must in your area.

Official Surfing Thread : Originally posted by jeffrey92Im...

Fri, 15 Oct 2010 19:58:47 +0000

Author: Piranha
Subject: 26252
Posted: Oct/15/2010 at 7:58pm

Originally posted by jeffrey92

Im going to college this fall at Cal Poly in san luis obispo in california. Has anyone surfed there? I'm trying to figure out if I need a wetsuit and if I do what size. any thoughts?

I surf that area ...just got back today, in fact. It was overcast/foggy every day this week (oct 10-15) with just enough wind to get me shivering a couple of times, even with all my crap on (4/3, booties, hoodie). Wind wasn't enough to f*ck up the waves, fortunately - they were pretty good. NW winsdwell with a background SSW and I got some memorable backside skashes.

I recommend a 4/3 mm and be done with it. You might also want some booties and a beanie/hood. Sun should start coming out in nov, so you may be able to shed some stuff until jan, but, for me, the 4/3 is non-negotiable in the SLO area

Official Surfing Thread : Surfing definitely rocks man....

Fri, 15 Oct 2010 17:06:46 +0000

Author: scionteecee
Subject: 26252
Posted: Oct/15/2010 at 5:06pm

Surfing definitely rocks man. It's completely different from snowboarding, but it's a perfect filler! I was a surfer way before I started snowboarding.

Official Surfing Thread : tried it it rocked deffinatly...

Fri, 15 Oct 2010 15:22:18 +0000

Author: liv 2 board
Subject: 26252
Posted: Oct/15/2010 at 3:22pm

tried it it rocked deffinatly doing it again

Official Surfing Thread : I've been thinking about...

Wed, 22 Sep 2010 15:33:26 +0000

Author: icedout
Subject: 26252
Posted: Sep/22/2010 at 3:33pm

I've been thinking about surfing as a off-season snowboarding filler. only problem is i live about 6 hours away from the beach. Anyways could someone shoot me towards a good beginer board?

Official Surfing Thread : Originally posted by cantbeyoudefinitely...

Mon, 06 Sep 2010 05:20:30 +0000

Author: Kona
Subject: 26252
Posted: Sep/06/2010 at 5:20am

Originally posted by cantbeyou

definitely was wrong about today at folly, only the dropping tide it was 3ft overhead on the bigger sets and a nice offshore breeze...definitely the biggest and heaviest i've ever seen it here. i just hope that there is still some left tomorrow morning

+1 By far the biggest i've ever seen there man. The waves were relentless. I had a nice barrel close in and snap my board towards the end of the day. The washout at high tide had some killer swells though. http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=251447&id=553477237 for some pics

Official Surfing Thread : definitely was wrong about today...

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 18:55:32 +0000

Author: cantbeyou
Subject: 26252
Posted: Sep/02/2010 at 6:55pm

definitely was wrong about today at folly, only the dropping tide it was 3ft overhead on the bigger sets and a nice offshore breeze...definitely the biggest and heaviest i've ever seen it here. i just hope that there is still some left tomorrow morning

Official Surfing Thread : Originally posted by KonaHitting...

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 12:48:10 +0000

Author: cantbeyou
Subject: 26252
Posted: Sep/01/2010 at 12:48pm

Originally posted by Kona

Hitting up Folly beach thursday thanks to hurricane earl, double overhead+ swells, smooth and glassy!

It was super fun out there today, head high and the occasional overhead set with light winds on it...should be interesting tomorrow, but i doubt it will be double+ overhead, not sure if folly can handle that kind of swell

Official Surfing Thread : you can always wake surf, we do...

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 12:11:00 +0000

Author: Kona
Subject: 26252
Posted: Sep/01/2010 at 12:11pm

you can always wake surf, we do it here all the time mayne

Official Surfing Thread : im jealous. lake michigan just...

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 11:37:55 +0000

Author: dfrench2
Subject: 26252
Posted: Sep/01/2010 at 11:37am

im jealous. lake michigan just doesnt do it for surfing

Official Surfing Thread : im jealous. lake michigan just...

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 11:35:47 +0000

Author: dfrench2
Subject: 26252
Posted: Sep/01/2010 at 11:35am

im jealous. lake michigan just doesnt do it for surfing

Official Surfing Thread : Hitting up Folly beach thursday...

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 09:16:10 +0000

Author: Kona
Subject: 26252
Posted: Aug/31/2010 at 9:16am

Hitting up Folly beach thursday thanks to hurricane earl, double overhead+ swells, smooth and glassy!

Official Surfing Thread : Originally posted by firecracker91just...

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 17:12:37 +0000

Author: catau
Subject: 26252
Posted: Aug/25/2010 at 5:12pm

Originally posted by firecracker91

just got a cheap board to learn on. trying to get a few more days in before college starts. Anyone surf in long island ny?

What does cheap mean, can you recommend me a price point model and where you got it ?

Thank's...

Official Surfing Thread : just got a cheap board to learn...

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 13:43:37 +0000

Author: firecracker91
Subject: 26252
Posted: Aug/25/2010 at 1:43pm

just got a cheap board to learn on. trying to get a few more days in before college starts. Anyone surf in long island ny?

Official Surfing Thread : Originally posted by surfer4lifeAnyone...

Sun, 22 Aug 2010 22:25:48 +0000

Author: crzdcole
Subject: 26252
Posted: Aug/22/2010 at 10:25pm

Originally posted by surfer4life

Anyone else in Socal not loving this 54 degree water in August??? El Nino my ass...

just went out today at salt creek, freezing my balls off.

Official Surfing Thread : Anyone else in Socal not loving...

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 15:18:38 +0000

Author: surfer4life
Subject: 26252
Posted: Aug/16/2010 at 3:18pm

Anyone else in Socal not loving this 54 degree water in August??? El Nino my ass...

Official Surfing Thread : are wave pools good for surfing...

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 14:54:49 +0000

Author: finny174
Subject: 26252
Posted: Aug/16/2010 at 2:54pm

are wave pools good for surfing

Official Surfing Thread : Did my first front side turn!...

Sat, 07 Aug 2010 12:35:49 +0000

Author: Muse25
Subject: 26252
Posted: Aug/07/2010 at 12:35pm

Did my first front side turn! Just like snowboarding my heelside is stronger than my toeside. My wave count is pretty good for a beginner, but they're from boosts. Need to work on my paddle strength and catch my own waves.

Official Surfing Thread : Here in the Netherlans they surf...

Tue, 03 Aug 2010 15:07:03 +0000

Author: Breeze
Subject: 26252
Posted: Aug/03/2010 at 3:07pm

Here in the Netherlans they surf at "Wijk aan Zee"

Official Surfing Thread : Originally posted by Phatman Originally...

Mon, 02 Aug 2010 10:51:43 +0000

Author: VermontRider
Subject: 26252
Posted: Aug/02/2010 at 10:51am

Originally posted by Phatman

Originally posted by KR3W_Member

I love the East Coast, my fam lives in cocoa beach and that is the best in the winter time, all you need is your board shorts and a long sleeve rash guard. First Light, Table Tops, and RC what up!!! You should get though a 5'11" for your height it'll be a good start if you want to eventually do some aggressive riding, and remember glass on glass always.

SPOT NAMER

Watch those vibes, Pat!

Official Surfing Thread : Originally posted by KR3W_MemberI...

Mon, 02 Aug 2010 07:40:53 +0000

Author: Phatman
Subject: 26252
Posted: Aug/02/2010 at 7:40am

SPOT NAMER

Official Surfing Thread : you can surf pretty much anywhere...

Mon, 02 Aug 2010 07:36:28 +0000

Author: Phatman
Subject: 26252
Posted: Aug/02/2010 at 7:36am

you can surf pretty much anywhere on the East Coast, all you need is open ocean hitting shoreline

Official Surfing Thread : where can you surf in the east...

Mon, 02 Aug 2010 07:34:47 +0000

Author: snow4life
Subject: 26252
Posted: Aug/02/2010 at 7:34am

where can you surf in the east coast? florida?

Official Surfing Thread : Anyone surf in Sydney? I think...

Mon, 02 Aug 2010 07:13:27 +0000

Author: Mavis
Subject: 26252
Posted: Aug/02/2010 at 7:13am

Anyone surf in Sydney?
I think I'll get my board soon once I save up.

Official Surfing Thread : I love the East Coast, my fam...

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 09:03:47 +0000

Author: KR3W_Member
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jul/14/2010 at 9:03am

I love the East Coast, my fam lives in cocoa beach and that is the best in the winter time, all you need is your board shorts and a long sleeve rash guard. First Light, Table Tops, and RC what up!!! You should get though a 5'11" for your height it'll be a good start if you want to eventually do some aggressive riding, and remember glass on glass always.

Official Surfing Thread : Originally posted by eldolocal68anyone...

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 13:46:10 +0000

Author: VermontRider
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jul/13/2010 at 1:46pm

Originally posted by eldolocal68

anyone know decent east coast break, jersey-ish? something i may not have heard of?

Yep.

Official Surfing Thread : Originally posted by jeffrey92thanks...

Mon, 12 Jul 2010 15:39:48 +0000

Author: shwazy
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jul/12/2010 at 3:39pm

Originally posted by jeffrey92

thanks shwazy. It's definitely good to hear from someone who has some good experience in this area. Budget is flexible, but I'm trying to stay in the sub150 range. I read an article about the different types of seams and which ones are best so I'll keep an eye out.

I'm somewhat muscular, but I have hardly any body fat, so I might opt for the 4/3 option. I'm a swimmer and I can deal with the cold as long as I'm working. when I swim the water is always at least 70 or 75 but I dont wear a wetsuit obviously. I might just go for a 3/2 though

also do you wear footies?

no problem...just for future reference O'neil does an annual blowout sale in Santa Cruz in the summer where you can get 3/2 for 40% off and 4/3 for 30% off...already had it this year but you might want to give them a call (outlet store in SC) and see what they have left.

Yeah I wear booties...they provide more traction and keep your feet warm...some people do not like them because they provide less feel but I would definitely pick up a pair.

Official Surfing Thread : Has anyone ever been surfing in...

Mon, 12 Jul 2010 15:10:57 +0000

Author: boogs113
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jul/12/2010 at 3:10pm

Has anyone ever been surfing in Sri Lanka? Thinking about doing a trip soon.

Official Surfing Thread : Originally posted by eldolocal68thats...

Sun, 11 Jul 2010 09:45:06 +0000

Author: Peekaboo
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jul/11/2010 at 9:45am

Originally posted by eldolocal68

thats one thing to be said about the east coast, even in winter the water isnt as cold as it is in cali!

East coast doenst have good waves unless you live near cocco beach. Even that, its nothing compare to west coast. This is why I wind surf, you can pretty much go anywhere with it.

Official Surfing Thread : thats one thing to be said about...

Wed, 07 Jul 2010 15:14:19 +0000

Author: eldolocal68
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jul/07/2010 at 3:14pm

thats one thing to be said about the east coast, even in winter the water isnt as cold as it is in cali!

Official Surfing Thread : Originally posted by jeffrey92Â also...

Wed, 07 Jul 2010 15:07:07 +0000

Author: surfer4life
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jul/07/2010 at 3:07pm

Originally posted by jeffrey92

also do you wear footies?

Yeah if you are going to be surfing SLO/Morro Bay/Central Coast area you are going to want booties (footies) for sure. Most breaks are rock/reef bottom and on top of that you need them in the winter because of the cold. I wouldn't go as far as to suggest gloves, but there was one morning this winter that I had to wait outside my car for 10 minutes blowing on my hands because I could not get them warm enough to turn the key in the door lock. Mmmm frostbite...

Official Surfing Thread : Originally posted by jeffrey92 also...

Wed, 07 Jul 2010 14:53:21 +0000

Author: xcell1
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jul/07/2010 at 2:53pm

Originally posted by jeffrey92

also do you wear footies?

Do americans call booties footies?

Official Surfing Thread : Originally posted by dogpatchfrom...

Wed, 07 Jul 2010 09:34:12 +0000

Author: eldolocal68
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jul/07/2010 at 9:34am

Originally posted by dogpatch

from surfing to skating.......any good pick up's on longboards...used to skate for a while and want to get back into a little cruising through the streets of NY- also my dog has been asking to pull something- might as well be me on a board.

go to the longboard threads, might be more than one...

Official Surfing Thread : from surfing to skating.......any...

Tue, 06 Jul 2010 03:56:41 +0000

Author: dogpatch
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jul/06/2010 at 3:56am

from surfing to skating.......any good pick up's on longboards...used to skate for a while and want to get back into a little cruising through the streets of NY- also my dog has been asking to pull something- might as well be me on a board.

Official Surfing Thread : anyone know decent east coast...

Sun, 04 Jul 2010 03:39:36 +0000

Author: eldolocal68
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jul/04/2010 at 3:39am

anyone know decent east coast break, jersey-ish? something i may not have heard of?

Official Surfing Thread : Originally posted by jeffrey92ok...

Fri, 02 Jul 2010 15:51:07 +0000

Author: Timmay_650
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jul/02/2010 at 3:51pm

Originally posted by jeffrey92

ok thanks. And any ideas on a good budget suit? I know the neoprene wears out and its best to get a new one, but I would be opposed to getting a 2008 or 09 model that was only used a couple times if it saves my college budget from the wrath of recreational sports

Try going to your local shops and see what they have, one of my friends got one what was a different name but it was made the same people who made a big brand name. One thing I would say is stretchy is a great thing.

Official Surfing Thread : thanks shwazy. It's definitely...

Fri, 02 Jul 2010 15:33:19 +0000

Author: jeffrey92
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jul/02/2010 at 3:33pm

also do you wear footies?

Official Surfing Thread : Originally posted by firecracker91yea...

Fri, 02 Jul 2010 09:19:53 +0000

Author: shwazy
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jul/02/2010 at 9:19am

Originally posted by firecracker91

yea i've surfed in Hawaii, on small waves, around 4 or 5 feet tall with a longboard. I picked it up pretty easily. I also went a few times, borrowing my cousins longboard.

I plan on surfing around 2 times a week during the summer but during the fall, i go to school close to long island beaches so I have easier access. Learning on a longboard, i know it is easier but i plan on stepping up to a shortboard eventually, so should i just skip a step and go straight to shortboard?

If you do not want to learn on a longboard then I would go with a fish....they range from around 6 feet to 7 and a half feet but have a lot more volume than a regular short board therefore make it easier to catch waves.

Jeffrey92: Not sure what your budget is, but you should be able to get a brand new suit for relatively cheap, and you're gonna need it in the winter/spring around here. I live in Santa Barbara which is just down the coast from SLO and I would highly suggest a 4mm/3mm suit as a year round option, considering the water is still in the 50s here and its almost July. Many new budget suits are comparable to what was considered the top of the line just a few years ago. What you really want to pay attention to is the seams and what kind of stichting/bonding they have. I bought this suit http://www.wetsuitwearhouse.com/page/WW/mens-fullsuits-43/SA436MG about 2 years ago and I can say for sure that it is as nice as the $350 Oneill suit I had before that...

Check out Wetsand they have some good suits for 30% off at their outlet. You can get away with a 3/2 in central coast pretty much year round...you might get cold in the winter but that has a lot to do with the individual....My good friend lives north of SLO and uses a 3/2 year round. I prefer a 3/2 over 4/3 because of increased flexibility. You really need to know how you respond to the cold.

Official Surfing Thread : Jeffrey92: Not sure what your...

Wed, 30 Jun 2010 14:14:44 +0000

Author: surfer4life
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jun/30/2010 at 2:14pm

Jeffrey92: Not sure what your budget is, but you should be able to get a brand new suit for relatively cheap, and you're gonna need it in the winter/spring around here. I live in Santa Barbara which is just down the coast from SLO and I would highly suggest a 4mm/3mm suit as a year round option, considering the water is still in the 50s here and its almost July. Many new budget suits are comparable to what was considered the top of the line just a few years ago. What you really want to pay attention to is the seams and what kind of stichting/bonding they have. I bought this suit http://www.wetsuitwearhouse.com/page/WW/mens-fullsuits-43/SA436MG about 2 years ago and I can say for sure that it is as nice as the $350 Oneill suit I had before that...

Official Surfing Thread : yea i've surfed in Hawaii,...

Wed, 30 Jun 2010 13:59:00 +0000

Author: firecracker91
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jun/30/2010 at 1:59pm

yea i've surfed in Hawaii, on small waves, around 4 or 5 feet tall with a longboard. I picked it up pretty easily. I also went a few times, borrowing my cousins longboard.

I plan on surfing around 2 times a week during the summer but during the fall, i go to school close to long island beaches so I have easier access. Learning on a longboard, i know it is easier but i plan on stepping up to a shortboard eventually, so should i just skip a step and go straight to shortboard?

Official Surfing Thread : Originally posted by scottkUMAsurfing...

Tue, 29 Jun 2010 18:55:54 +0000

Author: FreeCarve
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jun/29/2010 at 6:55pm

Originally posted by scottkUMA

surfing in aus is like boarding in canada, ones easy to do, ones costly and isn't available very often!s

Ha! Well put. My business trip to Melbourne two or three seasons ago coincided with the best snowfall in 25 years. I was about to rent all the gear, and said to myself, "Why? ... Why would I want to deal with the worst ski crowd of the year, when Bells Beach is closer?" I made the right choice. The swell that was supposed to arrive on Sunday came in on Saturday instead, and I shared excellent 4-ft Bells with perhaps 6 other guys. God, I love that break ... I think it's had good waves on about 75% of my Melbourne trips.

Official Surfing Thread : ok thanks. And any ideas on a...

Tue, 29 Jun 2010 09:21:33 +0000

Author: jeffrey92
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jun/29/2010 at 9:21am

ok thanks. And any ideas on a good budget suit? I know the neoprene wears out and its best to get a new one, but I would be opposed to getting a 2008 or 09 model that was only used a couple times if it saves my college budget from the wrath of recreational sports

Official Surfing Thread : surfing in aus is like boarding...

Tue, 29 Jun 2010 06:10:16 +0000

Author: scottkUMA
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jun/29/2010 at 6:10am

surfing in aus is like boarding in canada, ones easy to do, ones costly and isn't available very often!

Official Surfing Thread : I have found that snowboarding...

Tue, 29 Jun 2010 06:08:05 +0000

Author: da640
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jun/29/2010 at 6:08am

I have found that snowboarding has help my turns on a surfboard so much. Where as being able to surf didn't really help with snowboarding for me.

Official Surfing Thread : In the summer you will be fine...

Mon, 28 Jun 2010 17:26:10 +0000

Author: Timmay_650
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jun/28/2010 at 5:26pm

In the summer you will be fine but there will be people wearing them. But for the fall you will want 3/2 and winter you can use that one or get another 4/3 wetsuit. I have a wet suit jacket for surfing down there in the summer time.

Official Surfing Thread : Im going to college this fall...

Mon, 28 Jun 2010 17:08:26 +0000

Author: jeffrey92
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jun/28/2010 at 5:08pm

Im going to college this fall at Cal Poly in san luis obispo in california. Has anyone surfed there? I'm trying to figure out if I need a wetsuit and if I do what size. any thoughts?

Official Surfing Thread : firecracker91 Id suggest borrowing...

Sun, 27 Jun 2010 05:03:30 +0000

Author: Iggypop
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jun/27/2010 at 5:03am

firecracker91

Id suggest borrowing a board or buying a second hand board to begin with to learn the basics of surfing. Starting on a shortboard can be very difficult and frustrating as a beginner and buying a longboard, although fun, could be a waste of money if you pick up surfing quickly and/or if you are looking to performing moves and tricks on the waves.

have you surfed before or just getting into it? how often are you planning to surf? what kind of surfing do you want to get into?

I must add that nothing is better than owning your own board but its best to try out a number of boards before buying a brand new one as it can be quite expensive if you dont know people in the industry. people are different and different boards work better/worse for different people :)

Official Surfing Thread : hey im new to surfing but want...

Thu, 24 Jun 2010 11:12:30 +0000

Author: firecracker91
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jun/24/2010 at 11:12am

hey im new to surfing but want to get into it this season. i live in NY and go to beaches in Long Island. im 5'6" and weigh around 140ish. any suggestions on types, lengths, brands of boards? i plan on spending a lot of time, money and effort in this.

Official Surfing Thread : if you have trouble surfing check...

Thu, 24 Jun 2010 09:51:52 +0000

Author: vasnowboarder
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jun/24/2010 at 9:51am

if you have trouble surfing check out your board size long boards are soo much easier to ride

Official Surfing Thread : just had a 6foot pearler!!gotta...

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 17:41:18 +0000

Author: saffa
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jun/23/2010 at 5:41pm

just had a 6foot pearler!!gotta love the SA beaches

Official Surfing Thread : Originally posted by AyChan87surfing...

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 04:36:25 +0000

Author: da640
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jun/23/2010 at 4:36am

Originally posted by AyChan87

surfing is kind of like snowboarding.. a LOT harder though! Its a lot more unpredictable than snowboarding, but also extremely exhilarating when the right waves come along!

Thats funny. I grew up surfing all my life as i live near the beach. I just started snowboarding in the last year and have found it much harder to learn to snowboard than i did with surfing. This is in respects to learning the basics to be able to carve down a mountain or along a wave. Not talking about tricks.

Official Surfing Thread : surfing is kind of like snowboarding.....

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 04:15:40 +0000

Author: AyChan87
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jun/23/2010 at 4:15am

surfing is kind of like snowboarding.. a LOT harder though! Its a lot more unpredictable than snowboarding, but also extremely exhilarating when the right waves come along!

Official Surfing Thread : Hola,Estoy en Barcelona para unos...

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 03:26:36 +0000

Author: globetrotter4life
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jun/23/2010 at 3:26am

Hola,

Estoy en Barcelona para unos meses y me contaron de unos spots de surf interesantes por acá y me gustaría poder probarlos. El problema es que no tengo tabla... Alguien sabrá dónde pueda encontrar una para alquilar?

Official Surfing Thread : Hey there, I'm in Barcelona...

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 03:25:02 +0000

Author: globetrotter4life
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jun/23/2010 at 3:25am

Hey there,

I'm in Barcelona for a few months and I've heard of a few surfing spots around here I'd like to try out... Unfortunately I don't have a board of my own so I'd have to rent... does anyone know where I should look?

Official Surfing Thread : i was in VA beach for sand soccer...

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 13:12:20 +0000

Author: dilldawg
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jun/17/2010 at 1:12pm

i was in VA beach for sand soccer this weekend and the break was horrible, ive never seen a flater ocean in my life. it got a little better but lately the surf has been horrible

Official Surfing Thread : *decent

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 04:34:25 +0000

Author: eldolocal68
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jun/17/2010 at 4:34am

*decent

Official Surfing Thread : what do all of you ride, how many...

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 04:21:37 +0000

Author: eldolocal68
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jun/17/2010 at 4:21am

what do all of you ride, how many longboarders etc...i live on the east coast, so all we have this time of year is wind slop, anyone know a descent break in jersey?

Official Surfing Thread : haha, you'll get a real thrill...

Wed, 16 Jun 2010 22:22:06 +0000

Author: mattyL
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jun/16/2010 at 10:22pm

haha, you'll get a real thrill from the bigger waves then.

yeah it's great being out there just with a couple of mates, sharing the waves with little competition until dark.

Official Surfing Thread : if anyone is heading to SA make...

Wed, 16 Jun 2010 14:22:18 +0000

Author: saffa
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jun/16/2010 at 2:22pm

if anyone is heading to SA make sure to go to durban.warm water and good surf

Official Surfing Thread : I was out at the Jetty last Monday...

Tue, 15 Jun 2010 22:24:01 +0000

Author: deepakhj
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jun/15/2010 at 10:24pm

I was out at the Jetty last Monday (6/7) and it was reaaaaaaallly good.. got sweet after the tide emptied out a bit... only two of my friends and I out there for about an hour before a couple guys were out on another peak..

Official Surfing Thread : anyone surfed in south africa?...

Tue, 15 Jun 2010 19:11:59 +0000

Author: saffa
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jun/15/2010 at 7:11pm

anyone surfed in south africa?

Official Surfing Thread : i just surfed this weekend on...

Tue, 15 Jun 2010 16:01:53 +0000

Author: dilldawg
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jun/15/2010 at 4:01pm

i just surfed this weekend on my new board!!! even though the waves were 1/2 foot tall it was still fun!!!

Official Surfing Thread : yeah you can get some pretty cheap...

Tue, 15 Jun 2010 15:47:46 +0000

Author: mattyL
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jun/15/2010 at 3:47pm

yeah you can get some pretty cheap second hand boards, but the new surfboards can empty your pockets.
well it's similar in the sense that snowboarding, skateboarding and surfing all basically involve similar movements. with surfing though, there's less ride time, more strenuous time spent paddling out to the break after each wave and then more time spent not breathing when you're underwater. BUT beaches are free and you can enjoy the sun, sand and babes. I don't surf in winter, that's for sure.

Official Surfing Thread : is it similar to snowboarding?...

Mon, 14 Jun 2010 20:15:01 +0000

Author: andreww
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jun/14/2010 at 8:15pm

is it similar to snowboarding? Never done it, how do I start?

Official Surfing Thread : I was over at Linda Mar on Friday,...

Mon, 14 Jun 2010 20:05:51 +0000

Author: nthach
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jun/14/2010 at 8:05pm

I was over at Linda Mar on Friday, and it was bad even though I'm still a kook...

Official Surfing Thread : not sure on the prices but a buddy...

Mon, 14 Jun 2010 19:37:25 +0000

Author: saffa
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jun/14/2010 at 7:37pm

not sure on the prices but a buddy of mine got a real good deal on 2nd hand board while in cali.they usually sell for cheaper,just make sure to look out for signs of if its been snapped!!

Official Surfing Thread : How are surfboard prices in america?...

Mon, 14 Jun 2010 19:27:15 +0000

Author: mattyL
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jun/14/2010 at 7:27pm

How are surfboard prices in america? I've noticed that in Australia surfboard prices compare a little unfavorably to snowboard prices, possibly because of the beach lifestyle and demand for surfboards over snowboards.

Official Surfing Thread : Originally posted by c0lboarderwhere...

Sun, 13 Jun 2010 20:24:23 +0000

Author: Timmay_650
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jun/13/2010 at 8:24pm

Originally posted by c0lboarder

where are the best surf spots in cali?

There are a lot of really good spots up and down the coast with about 12 hours of spots. There is a beach for anything you want. If you give us a better idea of where in CA we can help you more. It all matters on the swell and if there is one.

Official Surfing Thread : where are the best surf spots...

Sun, 13 Jun 2010 20:01:24 +0000

Author: c0lboarder
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jun/13/2010 at 8:01pm

where are the best surf spots in cali?

Official Surfing Thread : Since it is close to Summer time,...

Sat, 12 Jun 2010 14:22:35 +0000

Author: Tbone666
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jun/12/2010 at 2:22pm

Since it is close to Summer time, you would probably want a south shore spot. Barbers Point and Electric Beach might be good for beginner, out on the westside. Any of the Ala Moana/Waikiki beaches are usually good for beginners. The southeast side, i.e. Sandy's and Makapuu might be more intermediate. On the North Shore, Alii Beach, next to Haleiwa, is supposed to be a good beginner beach, even during the winter months. I am not an expert, just what I have learned from living here most of my life. Once you get out there and make new friends, they will start to show you lesser known spots. Respect the other riders and watch out for the locals...some are really cool, others are a-holes and think they have dibs on every wave. If you don't know, you may want to ask. Have fun.

Official Surfing Thread : Anyone know a where a beginner...

Sat, 12 Jun 2010 13:48:56 +0000

Author: Muse25
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jun/12/2010 at 1:48pm

Anyone know a where a beginner can go surfing in Oahu, HI?

Official Surfing Thread : Best way to get into surfing is...

Wed, 09 Jun 2010 19:13:05 +0000

Author: Iggypop
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jun/09/2010 at 7:13pm

Best way to get into surfing is to just go with a mate who knows the basics and just give it a crack...in my opinion lessons are a waste of money.
a) A great place to go would be heading to a tame beach break where you can catch the whitewater when standing waist and shoulder deep. Stay clear from rocks and reef for your own comfort and so that the waves arent too overpowering.
b) To make it easier and less frustrating make sure you start on a board which is long, thick and wide. Longer the better as it will be easier to balance on. A foamcore beginners board would be a sweet choice or something similar.
c) Borrow a wetsuit if the water is cold otherwise if its hot then make sure you wear a rashvest otherwise you might come up looking like a lobster all over the chest...and not from sunburn.
d) Surfing and riding have similarities and have many differences. You use your toes, heels to help turn and your core is always used for balance/twisting/ transition from forehand to backhand turns. Biggest differences are mainly the fact your not strapped in on your surfboard and that water is a force and is never constant. The slopes are a bit more predictable than the oceans but all in all just give it a shot and with the right board and surf conditions you will be standing up and surfing within the day :)

Official Surfing Thread : how's the best way to get...

Tue, 08 Jun 2010 17:05:59 +0000

Author: c0lboarder
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jun/08/2010 at 5:05pm

how's the best way to get into surfing? is it anything like riding?

Official Surfing Thread : I only just found this link on...

Mon, 07 Jun 2010 03:58:03 +0000

Author: Iggypop
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jun/07/2010 at 3:58am

I only just found this link on the site...sweeeeeeeeet! I have been surfing for just over a year now and absolutely love it...the bug has been biting me hard for a while now and i dont want it to stop!

Is anybody else here from south oz and surfs?

Official Surfing Thread : I caught the surf bug! Today I...

Sat, 05 Jun 2010 21:04:06 +0000

Author: Muse25
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jun/05/2010 at 9:04pm

I caught the surf bug! Today I rode the board all the way to the beach and got to do heel side and toe side turns!

Official Surfing Thread : Originally posted by shwazyBecker...

Sat, 05 Jun 2010 19:38:31 +0000

Author: Ricardo B.
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jun/05/2010 at 7:38pm

Originally posted by shwazy

Becker 9'3"

As someone who got into surfing two years ago I would strongly recommend lessons for several reasons:

1. You will learn things about the ocean such as tides, types of breaks, how to get in and out of the water, etc.

2. You will learn how to judge waves

3. You will learn how not to get thrashed by waves

3. You will stand up much faster than if you tried on your own.

4. You will learn proper etiquette which is good for you and other surfers.

By taking lessons I was able to stand up the first time out and have been catching waves ever since. I have no idea how long it would have taken me on my own but the lessons greatly improved the learning curve without a doubt. I also have never had one incident with another surfer because I taught etiquette. IMO surfing is very difficult and you should have respect for other surfers who have put in years to get to the level of where they are at. You are much better off not trying to surf at the premium break and just surf somewhere near it.

I want to get a fish. I am 5'9" and weigh around 155 to 160. Any recommendations for a fish (length and brand)? I am thinking of picking up a Kennedy because his local shop is literally a mile or so from my house and I have heard good things about his boards.

We have quite a few sharks around Australia. I tell you if you meet up with one down here, your either lucky or dinner.

In saying this I started SURFING two years back and absolutely love the buzz the freedom of sitting out back when its raining and cold. It's like a whole new world and worth the risks involved like Snowboarding!!!

Official Surfing Thread : Becker 9'3"As someone...

Fri, 04 Jun 2010 09:03:18 +0000

Author: shwazy
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jun/04/2010 at 9:03am

Becker 9'3"

As someone who got into surfing two years ago I would strongly recommend lessons for several reasons:

1. You will learn things about the ocean such as tides, types of breaks, how to get in and out of the water, etc.

2. You will learn how to judge waves

3. You will learn how not to get thrashed by waves

3. You will stand up much faster than if you tried on your own.

4. You will learn proper etiquette which is good for you and other surfers.

Official Surfing Thread : Yeah...since that storm whipped...

Fri, 04 Jun 2010 08:08:49 +0000

Author: kazmataz
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jun/04/2010 at 8:08am

Yeah...since that storm whipped up those 8 metre swells...pretty dangerous stuff! Wish I was out there taking photos...too bad tomorrow's weather's going to be miserable.

Official Surfing Thread : surfs been up all week on east...

Fri, 04 Jun 2010 04:58:49 +0000

Author: rah & pat
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jun/04/2010 at 4:58am

surfs been up all week on east coast of oz and still is.. work has kept me away until tomoz. ohh yeah

Official Surfing Thread : @Timmay_650: yeah that's...

Thu, 03 Jun 2010 23:44:04 +0000

Author: sparklyowindex
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jun/03/2010 at 11:44pm

@Timmay_650: yeah that's so true. dont worry really about sharks. I would be more worried if the water is too cold or not and crashing into other surfers in the bay.

Official Surfing Thread : I haven't been on a surfboard...

Wed, 02 Jun 2010 14:24:40 +0000

Author: nthach
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jun/02/2010 at 2:24pm

I haven't been on a surfboard in a while. I'm thinking about it next week.

Official Surfing Thread : if ever on east coast visit the...

Wed, 02 Jun 2010 13:06:44 +0000

Author: highway12south
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jun/02/2010 at 1:06pm

if ever on east coast visit the outer banks

Official Surfing Thread : Originally posted by Timmay_650AOS-...

Mon, 31 May 2010 11:56:24 +0000

Author: Aos
Subject: 26252
Posted: May/31/2010 at 11:56am

Originally posted by Timmay_650

AOS- Surfline is the biggest surf website.

Snow4life- I know hawaii is but no clue about aruba I don't think so. About the board size, the same as snowboarding, go to a rental place and tell them your weight or they will know by looking at you and they will give you a board. It is probably worth the money to take a lesson.

TYVM

Official Surfing Thread : AOS- Surfline is the biggest surf...

Sun, 30 May 2010 12:04:00 +0000

Author: Timmay_650
Subject: 26252
Posted: May/30/2010 at 12:04pm

AOS- Surfline is the biggest surf website.

Official Surfing Thread : surfing sounds intense! i might...

Sun, 30 May 2010 07:34:58 +0000

Author: snow4life
Subject: 26252
Posted: May/30/2010 at 7:34am

surfing sounds intense! i might go surfing when i go down to aruba or hawaii. are they good places to surf? and how do you find out the size of your board you need?

Official Surfing Thread : I have always wanted to surf.What...

Sun, 30 May 2010 07:33:52 +0000

Author: Aos
Subject: 26252
Posted: May/30/2010 at 7:33am

I have always wanted to surf.
What are some of the top surfing sites around the world?

Official Surfing Thread : mdcskate22, yes there are different...

Fri, 28 May 2010 00:34:54 +0000

Author: elnino
Subject: 26252
Posted: May/28/2010 at 12:34am

mdcskate22, yes there are different sizes. They range from less than 6 feet long to over 9 feet long. If you are just beginning, a longer board will be better. Riding a shorter board required a lot more board control and will be much harder to learn

Official Surfing Thread : no they just don't want you...

Thu, 27 May 2010 22:53:52 +0000

Author: Timmay_650
Subject: 26252
Posted: May/27/2010 at 10:53pm

no they just don't want you to surf their spots.

Official Surfing Thread : Whats up with anger locals do...

Thu, 27 May 2010 21:50:35 +0000

Author: dannygarrett1
Subject: 26252
Posted: May/27/2010 at 9:50pm

Whats up with anger locals do they never want to surf new spots?

Official Surfing Thread : It matters the spot you go and...

Thu, 20 May 2010 22:10:29 +0000

Author: Timmay_650
Subject: 26252
Posted: May/20/2010 at 10:10pm

It matters the spot you go and the day. So break are a lot of "local" than others. If you surf cowells and pleasure 38 ave you will be pretty good. remember the first person on the wave has the right of way at 38 ave.

Official Surfing Thread : Dawata, compared to hawaii every...

Thu, 20 May 2010 20:00:46 +0000

Author: Muse25
Subject: 26252
Posted: May/20/2010 at 8:00pm

Dawata, compared to hawaii every other ocean is cold and dirty :) btw, I looooove your state!

Official Surfing Thread : Surf culture in the bay... Negative......

Thu, 20 May 2010 18:50:59 +0000

Author: dawata
Subject: 26252
Posted: May/20/2010 at 6:50pm

Surf culture in the bay... Negative... Too cold too dirty..

Official Surfing Thread : lmao zd! How is the surf culture...

Wed, 19 May 2010 21:42:07 +0000

Author: Muse25
Subject: 26252
Posted: May/19/2010 at 9:42pm

lmao zd! How is the surf culture in the Bay? Are they pretty chill? I just don't want to run into a disgruntled local, given that I'm a beginner and all.

Official Surfing Thread : Have you seen the surfer in the...

Tue, 18 May 2010 22:01:47 +0000

Author: Timmay_650
Subject: 26252
Posted: May/18/2010 at 10:01pm

Have you seen the surfer in the bay area? we all dress is black suit, trying to look like a seal to hit the jackpot. You have to soak him in blood to give him a better chance.

Official Surfing Thread : here's to dressing my friend...

Tue, 18 May 2010 21:25:24 +0000

Author: zd
Subject: 26252
Posted: May/18/2010 at 9:25pm

here's to dressing my friend up like a seal and hoping he hits the jackpot

Official Surfing Thread : Don't worry about sharks...

Tue, 18 May 2010 21:20:15 +0000

Author: Timmay_650
Subject: 26252
Posted: May/18/2010 at 9:20pm

Don't worry about sharks in the Bay Area. You have a better chance of winning the lottery than getting bite by a shark.

Official Surfing Thread : Just reading through this thread...

Tue, 18 May 2010 20:37:41 +0000

Author: Muse25
Subject: 26252
Posted: May/18/2010 at 8:37pm

Just reading through this thread just got me pumped! I have my first surf lesson this sat.I'm super stoked. I try to get my snowboarding friends to join me, but they're all scared of sharks and drowning. The drowning I can understand, but how dangerous are these sharks in the Bay Area?

Official Surfing Thread : how long should my board be? are...

Mon, 17 May 2010 19:58:03 +0000

Author: mdcskate22
Subject: 26252
Posted: May/17/2010 at 7:58pm

how long should my board be? are there different sizes?

Official Surfing Thread : How similar are boarding and surfing,...

Mon, 17 May 2010 08:00:13 +0000

Author: bgilboards
Subject: 26252
Posted: May/17/2010 at 8:00am

How similar are boarding and surfing, 'cus I love boarding, and I've always wanted to try out the surf, but I live in connecticut, so I don't really have anywhere that I know of where I can learn.

Official Surfing Thread : Originally posted by mdcskate22I'll...

Mon, 17 May 2010 02:02:33 +0000

Author: adeodadus
Subject: 26252
Posted: May/17/2010 at 2:02am

Originally posted by mdcskate22

I'll be on Oahu for a week. any suggestions?

If you coming during the summer months :: then hopefully you catch the S swells. If you are just feeling it out still ; nothing better than waikiki beach : just be watchful of everyone else learning on 9'0s . If you do surf Diamond Head (light house) or Ala Moana (Big rights). If the swell gets overhead and frequency is good : pretty much anywhere on the S shore you see whitewash..

Official Surfing Thread : disregard my last post, forgot...

Sun, 16 May 2010 21:34:37 +0000

Author: AussieBoarder1983
Subject: 26252
Posted: May/16/2010 at 9:34pm

disregard my last post, forgot that ths isnt just an aussie forum, will leave it to someone else to reply

Official Surfing Thread : man get to anywhere on the east...

Sun, 16 May 2010 21:32:09 +0000

Author: AussieBoarder1983
Subject: 26252
Posted: May/16/2010 at 9:32pm

man get to anywhere on the east coast, for learning go to beaches like manly where its normaly not too big to get a foam board out to learn the basics

Official Surfing Thread : Originally posted by TrevinpendryI...

Sun, 16 May 2010 21:21:35 +0000

Author: Timmay_650
Subject: 26252
Posted: May/16/2010 at 9:21pm

Originally posted by Trevinpendry

I really want to try surfing but its one more expensive board I would have to buy. If I ever did get into it, are there any good places to surf on the east coast?

Really I thought it was a lot cheaper than snowboarding. I have brought good used ones for $200, that is a lot cheaper than snowboarding, b/c just to ride you need, board, boot and bindings.

Official Surfing Thread : I'll be on Oahu for a week....

Sun, 16 May 2010 19:35:17 +0000

Author: mdcskate22
Subject: 26252
Posted: May/16/2010 at 7:35pm

I'll be on Oahu for a week. any suggestions?

Official Surfing Thread : Anyone ever hit up panama for...

Sun, 16 May 2010 08:54:24 +0000

Author: Mjmontag
Subject: 26252
Posted: May/16/2010 at 8:54am

Anyone ever hit up panama for surfing? I'm thinking of going down there this year on vacation to learn

Official Surfing Thread : at he moment iÂ´m watching a surf...

Sat, 15 May 2010 21:12:32 +0000

Author: argie
Subject: 26252
Posted: May/15/2010 at 9:12pm

at he moment i´m watching a surf vid: young guns II quicksilver

Official Surfing Thread : Depends mdcskate22 : which Island...

Thu, 13 May 2010 12:45:23 +0000

Author: adeodadus
Subject: 26252
Posted: May/13/2010 at 12:45pm

Depends mdcskate22 : which Island will you be on? and which season. The Northshore actually has great places to learn how to : like the inside break of Alii beach

Official Surfing Thread : Where's the best place to...

Thu, 13 May 2010 09:32:37 +0000

Author: mdcskate22
Subject: 26252
Posted: May/13/2010 at 9:32am

Where's the best place to learn to surf in Hawaii? I'm a snowboarder but never surfed

Official Surfing Thread : thats why i just take the parents...

Wed, 12 May 2010 08:01:46 +0000

Author: thenextone96
Subject: 26252
Posted: May/12/2010 at 8:01am

thats why i just take the parents minivan. board fits right inside

Official Surfing Thread : Originally posted by VNlilMANI...

Wed, 12 May 2010 05:10:48 +0000

Author: ozmotion
Subject: 26252
Posted: May/12/2010 at 5:10am

Originally posted by VNlilMAN

I just got myself a roof rack. I've been snowboarding for 6 years and never found the need for one.
I surfed like 3 times yet that was the reason why I got one. =p

what kind of rack did you get? thats been one of the things keeping me from getting into the sport more... first you gotta buy a board, which'll be at least a good $200 used on craigslist, and then you have to find a rack just to get your board to the water, which seems like it'll be another $200 after i priced out some stuff at the local outdoors sports store..

Official Surfing Thread : Cmon Willzi don't knock my...

Wed, 12 May 2010 03:55:53 +0000

Author: jase_c
Subject: 26252
Posted: May/12/2010 at 3:55am

Cmon Willzi don't knock my purple board, its a beauty!
Rah & Pat anytime is a good time for Indo, i am going over next wednesday for a week for my Bro's wedding so i will post some photos from over there.

Official Surfing Thread : waiting of the water on the east...

Tue, 11 May 2010 08:44:50 +0000

Author: thenextone96
Subject: 26252
Posted: May/11/2010 at 8:44am

waiting of the water on the east coast to warm up alittle bit. needs to get a little warmer for my 3/2

Official Surfing Thread : indo is great fun. best time to...

Tue, 11 May 2010 04:26:43 +0000

Author: rah & pat
Subject: 26252
Posted: May/11/2010 at 4:26am

indo is great fun. best time to be going is bout a month.

Official Surfing Thread : surfs cracking.. east coast oz...

Tue, 11 May 2010 04:25:09 +0000

Author: rah & pat
Subject: 26252
Posted: May/11/2010 at 4:25am

surfs cracking.. east coast oz glory

Official Surfing Thread : Need to get to indo sometime hey......

Tue, 11 May 2010 03:15:21 +0000

Author: mossy00
Subject: 26252
Posted: May/11/2010 at 3:15am

Need to get to indo sometime hey... fiji is really fun though.. nice shallow reefs everywhere

Official Surfing Thread : Originally posted by TrevinpendryI...

Mon, 10 May 2010 23:52:37 +0000

Author: VNlilMAN
Subject: 26252
Posted: May/10/2010 at 11:52pm

At least you dont have to pay for a lift ticket.

I just got myself a roof rack. I've been snowboarding for 6 years and never found the need for one.
I surfed like 3 times yet that was the reason why I got one. =p

Official Surfing Thread : that shot of jase c is sick, ripping....

Mon, 10 May 2010 23:43:24 +0000

Author: willzi
Subject: 26252
Posted: May/10/2010 at 11:43pm

that shot of jase c is sick, ripping. haha the board colour is questionable though!

Official Surfing Thread : Awesome looking barrel. Would...

Mon, 10 May 2010 19:47:56 +0000

Author: Mellingson
Subject: 26252
Posted: May/10/2010 at 7:47pm

Awesome looking barrel. Would love to get inside of this one, if the reef don't gobble me up.

Official Surfing Thread : Autumn surf on the NSW south coast...

Sun, 09 May 2010 22:30:12 +0000

Author: southernsoul
Subject: 26252
Posted: May/09/2010 at 10:30pm

Autumn surf on the NSW south coast is finally here several days of solid waves over the last two weeks, food for thought travelling is good but just live somewhere to get the best waves in OZ land of milk and honey

Official Surfing Thread : Originally posted by ianbejaminwhere...

Sun, 09 May 2010 22:00:19 +0000

Author: Timmay_650
Subject: 26252
Posted: May/09/2010 at 10:00pm

Originally posted by ianbejamin

where is this that picture of the ocean from?

Photo for the beginning of the week. Uluwatu, Bali

Official Surfing Thread : where is this that picture of...

Sun, 09 May 2010 19:14:11 +0000

Author: ianbejamin
Subject: 26252
Posted: May/09/2010 at 7:14pm

where is this that picture of the ocean from?

Official Surfing Thread : Originally posted by JoePhamI...

Sun, 09 May 2010 17:54:12 +0000

Author: Timmay_650
Subject: 26252
Posted: May/09/2010 at 5:54pm

Originally posted by JoePham

I want to try out surfing and i've got zero gear. I live on the west coast near the bay area and I've read that since it's pretty cold i should get a wet suit with 3-4mm. Is that right? I'm 5'9" and 165lbs. What length of a board should I get and where I can buy it?

If you haven't done it before, I would suggest borrowing for go renting gear for the first few times. And see if you really like it. If you are in the bay area, I would go to 41st santa cruz area or cowell by the boardwalk, Cowells is the best place to learn but hard to find breaking and when it does it get packed. I went by there saturday and there was like 50 people out. 41st street breaks more often but not as easy to learn at or as big learning spot.

Official Surfing Thread : Photo for the beginning of the...

Sun, 09 May 2010 14:58:19 +0000

Author: jase_c
Subject: 26252
Posted: May/09/2010 at 2:58pm

Photo for the beginning of the week.Uluwatu, Bali

Official Surfing Thread : Yes JoePham i own a Ford Performance...

Fri, 07 May 2010 01:08:03 +0000

Author: jase_c
Subject: 26252
Posted: May/07/2010 at 1:08am

Yes JoePham i own a Ford Performance Vehicle F6 Falcon ute, its a 4.0L straight six turbo and its a monster alright...460hp at the wheels.

Any of you Guys from up north (U.S.A or Canada) that are travelling over this way should get in contact with me as i would be more than happy to take you guys surfing sometime, i have a 4x4 and my family has a beach house 2 minutes from the surf.

Official Surfing Thread : I really want to try surfing but...

Thu, 06 May 2010 22:39:59 +0000

Author: Trevinpendry
Subject: 26252
Posted: May/06/2010 at 10:39pm

I really want to try surfing but its one more expensive board I would have to buy. If I ever did get into it, are there any good places to surf on the east coast?

Official Surfing Thread : Yes you are a talented surfer...

Thu, 06 May 2010 22:28:38 +0000

Author: JoePham
Subject: 26252
Posted: May/06/2010 at 10:28pm

Yes you are a talented surfer but even better is that you own a ford falcon correct? What is that a V6 Turbo? I heard that car is a monster. Australia has some beastly cars.

Official Surfing Thread : Heres one of me on a small fun...

Thu, 06 May 2010 22:06:16 +0000

Author: jase_c
Subject: 26252
Posted: May/06/2010 at 10:06pm

Heres one of me on a small fun reef break Argie

Official Surfing Thread : If you are talking to me look...

Thu, 06 May 2010 22:00:21 +0000

Author: jase_c
Subject: 26252
Posted: May/06/2010 at 10:00pm

If you are talking to me look at my posts on page 6

Official Surfing Thread : DonÂ´t you have a pici of YOU...

Wed, 05 May 2010 07:33:48 +0000

Author: argie
Subject: 26252
Posted: May/05/2010 at 7:33am

Don´t you have a pici of YOU surfing? We want to see how good you are!

Official Surfing Thread : Yeh something around the 8ft size...

Mon, 03 May 2010 00:12:49 +0000

Author: jase_c
Subject: 26252
Posted: May/03/2010 at 12:12am

Yeh something around the 8ft size in a mal i recon, heaps of stability and easier to paddle onto the waves.

Official Surfing Thread : Originally posted by elmasri90what...

Sun, 02 May 2010 22:58:10 +0000

Author: VNlilMAN
Subject: 26252
Posted: May/02/2010 at 10:58pm

Originally posted by elmasri90

what size board would you ppl recommend for a beginner?

8 foot egg.

I mean i'm just starting myself but it was impossible to get up on a short board(6 foot something)
I tried a funboard which was decent. 7'6ish
I was able to get up on an 8 foot foamie just fine. Considering I have no control over the board, its what I ended up getting instead of something glassed.

Official Surfing Thread : Does anyone here watch the Drive...

Sun, 02 May 2010 22:32:18 +0000

Author: Dr. H
Subject: 26252
Posted: May/02/2010 at 10:32pm

Does anyone here watch the Drive Through on FUEL. Show is so funny and it has some great surfing on it.

Official Surfing Thread : I want to try out surfing and...

Sun, 02 May 2010 15:51:11 +0000

Author: JoePham
Subject: 26252
Posted: May/02/2010 at 3:51pm

I want to try out surfing and i've got zero gear. I live on the west coast near the bay area and I've read that since it's pretty cold i should get a wet suit with 3-4mm. Is that right? I'm 5'9" and 165lbs. What length of a board should I get and where I can buy it?

Official Surfing Thread : Depends what size waves you are...

Sun, 02 May 2010 15:46:21 +0000

Author: jase_c
Subject: 26252
Posted: May/02/2010 at 3:46pm

Depends what size waves you are going to surf and more importantly how tall you are, but usually a longer, wider board will be more stable and give you better balance making it easier for you to get to your feet.

Official Surfing Thread : what size board would you ppl...

Sun, 02 May 2010 10:09:08 +0000

Author: elmasri90
Subject: 26252
Posted: May/02/2010 at 10:09am

what size board would you ppl recommend for a beginner?

Official Surfing Thread : when we got there the tide was...

Sun, 02 May 2010 05:22:34 +0000

Author: madsnake
Subject: 26252
Posted: May/02/2010 at 5:22am

when we got there the tide was coming in, it didnt look that bad but there were a lot of waves coming though. this one dude was peaking on the shore so i was getting siked out by him thinking it must of been really sketchy. talked to another dude who was getting ready to head out though and he said its not as bad it looks so we just charged it behind him and it was pretty easy. i found the paddle in was easy but i watched a few dudes before we did it and i knew to aim to the far right so we had it lined up nicely. it was only about 6ft that day though so i can imagine it would be pretty hectic on a bigger day.

Official Surfing Thread : Should try paddling into the cave...

Sun, 02 May 2010 05:10:35 +0000

Author: jase_c
Subject: 26252
Posted: May/02/2010 at 5:10am

Should try paddling into the cave at high tide on a big swell, watched my mates try but missed because of the sweep and had to paddle back out and up the line again for another attempt when they were totally worn out already.
Totally awesome experience being there tho eh, like stepping back in time a few years.

Official Surfing Thread : yeah i realised that wasnt uluwatuÂ very...

Sun, 02 May 2010 05:01:42 +0000

Author: madsnake
Subject: 26252
Posted: May/02/2010 at 5:01am

yeah i realised that wasnt uluwatu

very jealous you got that pretty much to yourself. looks perfect.

uluwatu was packed but you could still get plenty of waves, lots of people droppin in though. i only got there once as we were staying in legian and it was a fair trek out there. that paddle out from the cave is truly awesome, something ill never forget.

surfed airports left for a few days too but i bodyboard and it wasnt the best wave for me. hardly barrelling at all but i was with some surfers and they were loving it. still fun though as ive never been dropped out on a boat to a reef before, sure beats paddling haha.

Official Surfing Thread : How was the surf by the way Madsnake?...

Sun, 02 May 2010 04:19:25 +0000

Author: jase_c
Subject: 26252
Posted: May/02/2010 at 4:19am

How was the surf by the way Madsnake? i am going back over in 3 weeks time.

Official Surfing Thread : Not Uluwatu Madsnake, but very...

Sun, 02 May 2010 04:17:46 +0000

Author: jase_c
Subject: 26252
Posted: May/02/2010 at 4:17am

Not Uluwatu Madsnake, but very close!
Impossibles at 5-6ft (between Padang Padang and Bingin)and we hasd it with 3 people in the water all afternoon.

Official Surfing Thread : And another

Sun, 02 May 2010 04:13:50 +0000

Author: jase_c
Subject: 26252
Posted: May/02/2010 at 4:13am

And another

Official Surfing Thread : i just got back from bali two...

Sun, 02 May 2010 04:13:05 +0000

Author: madsnake
Subject: 26252
Posted: May/02/2010 at 4:13am

i just got back from bali two days ago. i miss that place so much.

uluwatu is amazing and is one of the best experiences ive ever had surfing. unbelievable.

Official Surfing Thread : Another photo from Bali just...

Sun, 02 May 2010 04:07:35 +0000

Author: jase_c
Subject: 26252
Posted: May/02/2010 at 4:07am

Another photo from Bali just to give you guys a bit of stoke for the day.

Official Surfing Thread : Jason andre surfed unreal all...

Fri, 30 Apr 2010 06:18:57 +0000

Author: willzi
Subject: 26252
Posted: Apr/30/2010 at 6:18am

Jason andre surfed unreal all competition, Stoked he won... But now time for Aussie dominance to come back!!

Official Surfing Thread : Wow, sick surfing

Fri, 30 Apr 2010 03:17:05 +0000

Author: Brandysl
Subject: 26252
Posted: Apr/30/2010 at 3:17am

Wow, sick surfing

Official Surfing Thread : ive got ron jon swallow tail 6...

Thu, 29 Apr 2010 23:36:53 +0000

Author: justinpatchett
Subject: 26252
Posted: Apr/29/2010 at 11:36pm

ive got
ron jon swallow tail 6'8''
watercooled 6'4'' also swallow tail
and a 6'10'' old ron john beater board

Official Surfing Thread : i got to watch a little bit today...

Thu, 29 Apr 2010 20:04:28 +0000

Author: thenextone96
Subject: 26252
Posted: Apr/29/2010 at 8:04pm

i got to watch a little bit today but missed the final. dane was killing it in until the semis. andre was surfing so well all day

Official Surfing Thread : http://www.aspworldtour.com/brazil/ Kelly...

Thu, 29 Apr 2010 09:29:13 +0000

Author: Phatman
Subject: 26252
Posted: Apr/29/2010 at 9:29am

http://www.aspworldtour.com/brazil/

Kelly Slater and Jadson Andre in the Brazil final right NOW!

Official Surfing Thread : Originally posted by willziTHose...

Thu, 29 Apr 2010 06:04:04 +0000

Author: TunnelSnake01
Subject: 26252
Posted: Apr/29/2010 at 6:04am

Originally posted by willzi

THose soft roof rack things look sketchy as!

Mate, I've been using soft racks for years and they are the bomb. Never had a problem with them! Well, except for when it rains lol, they leak pretty bad!

Official Surfing Thread : I was out at my local break last...

Wed, 28 Apr 2010 15:35:18 +0000

Author: jerimiah
Subject: 26252
Posted: Apr/28/2010 at 3:35pm

I was out at my local break last week & i couldn't believe my eyes, Bethany Hamilton came paddling out right next to my. Bethany is a legend & a true inspiration. She rips as well.

Official Surfing Thread : Getting waves in the morning :D...

Wed, 28 Apr 2010 05:21:12 +0000

Author: willzi
Subject: 26252
Posted: Apr/28/2010 at 5:21am

Getting waves in the morning :D anyone else?

Official Surfing Thread : I ride my 6'0 Shorty in anything...

Mon, 26 Apr 2010 18:38:02 +0000

Author: willzi
Subject: 26252
Posted: Apr/26/2010 at 6:38pm

I ride my 6'0 Shorty in anything from 1ft to 6ft! Quivers are overrated, but im still jealous.

Official Surfing Thread : Originally posted by TahoeDreaminSurfing...

Mon, 26 Apr 2010 07:43:45 +0000

Author: Phatman
Subject: 26252
Posted: Apr/26/2010 at 7:43am

Originally posted by TahoeDreamin

Surfing in FL is a joke! Sebastian Inlet just had a Hurley sponsored Amatures event and the waves were 3 feet max. Its nothing like the west coast surf. Ive lived in FL my whole life and decided to pick up wakeboarding over surfing. Id rather wakesurf then ride the measley east coast surf!

Winter groundswells at the inlet are no joke, long peeling rights off the Jetty.

Surfing in FL makes you a better surfer. If you can take a knee high mushball and work it into a ride, you will be able to generate speed on anything.

Official Surfing Thread : My quiver L to R 6'9"...

Mon, 26 Apr 2010 06:41:32 +0000

Author: jase_c
Subject: 26252
Posted: Apr/26/2010 at 6:41am

My quiver L to R
6'9" Indo big wave gun
6'4" Indo medium waves
New 6'2" small to medium waves
5'11" fish small crumbly waves

Official Surfing Thread : Originally posted by Phatman 6'6"...

Sun, 25 Apr 2010 01:47:28 +0000

Author: BobzoR
Subject: 26252
Posted: Apr/25/2010 at 1:47am

Originally posted by Phatman

6'6" Quad Fish

Sick board bro

Official Surfing Thread : yeaH SURFING IN FLORIDA does suck...

Sat, 24 Apr 2010 22:31:04 +0000

Author: justinpatchett
Subject: 26252
Posted: Apr/24/2010 at 10:31pm

yeaH SURFING IN FLORIDA does suck but it makes you appreciate the west coast waves alot. in florida there one main option and that is a longboard

Official Surfing Thread : Surfing in FL is a joke! Sebastian...

Sat, 24 Apr 2010 14:27:31 +0000

Author: TahoeDreamin
Subject: 26252
Posted: Apr/24/2010 at 2:27pm

Surfing in FL is a joke! Sebastian Inlet just had a Hurley sponsored Amatures event and the waves were 3 feet max. Its nothing like the west coast surf. Ive lived in FL my whole life and decided to pick up wakeboarding over surfing. Id rather wakesurf then ride the measley east coast surf!

Official Surfing Thread : how do you snowboard in florida?...

Fri, 23 Apr 2010 15:47:15 +0000

Author: thenextone96
Subject: 26252
Posted: Apr/23/2010 at 3:47pm

how do you snowboard in florida? you should surf if your on the east coast

Official Surfing Thread : Wow, this makes me wish I knew...

Fri, 23 Apr 2010 14:58:30 +0000

Author: greenmnmsi
Subject: 26252
Posted: Apr/23/2010 at 2:58pm

Wow, this makes me wish I knew how to surf...all this time in Florida and I picked up snowboarding over surfing...<----dumb

Official Surfing Thread : i also like that sport but here...

Fri, 23 Apr 2010 14:56:19 +0000

Author: CANADIAN
Subject: 26252
Posted: Apr/23/2010 at 2:56pm

i also like that sport but here in greece we do not have thst kind of waves! damn

Official Surfing Thread : analog board shorts are nice

Thu, 22 Apr 2010 07:39:00 +0000

Author: badgers1
Subject: 26252
Posted: Apr/22/2010 at 7:39am

analog board shorts are nice

Official Surfing Thread : Nothing better than being in the...

Wed, 21 Apr 2010 03:16:56 +0000

Author: willzi
Subject: 26252
Posted: Apr/21/2010 at 3:16am

Nothing better than being in the water on a clear, sunny day with crystal clear water :) Getting a wave early saturday morning, forecast is good :)

Official Surfing Thread : wow those are sweet picture. I...

Tue, 20 Apr 2010 23:08:25 +0000

Author: Timmay_650
Subject: 26252
Posted: Apr/20/2010 at 11:08pm

wow those are sweet picture. I want to go there.

Official Surfing Thread : great pictures. the one of you...

Tue, 20 Apr 2010 20:56:24 +0000

Author: thenextone96
Subject: 26252
Posted: Apr/20/2010 at 8:56pm

great pictures. the one of you at your local break is awesome. i wish i was blessed with clear water like that

Official Surfing Thread : i need to go to Indonesia.

Tue, 20 Apr 2010 16:06:42 +0000

Author: dilldawg
Subject: 26252
Posted: Apr/20/2010 at 4:06pm

i need to go to Indonesia.

Official Surfing Thread : LOL, i was going to say it looks...

Sun, 18 Apr 2010 22:22:44 +0000

Author: jase_c
Subject: 26252
Posted: Apr/18/2010 at 10:22pm

LOL, i was going to say it looks like tulla'( i'm from mooloolaba) too many trees in the background for South Straddie. Yeh its me in the photo, my mate took that shot at low tide one day standing on the reef.

Official Surfing Thread : Man thats a sick shot from sumbawa,...

Sun, 18 Apr 2010 17:34:11 +0000

Author: willzi
Subject: 26252
Posted: Apr/18/2010 at 5:34pm

Man thats a sick shot from sumbawa, is that you? Love the backhand barrel riding style!

The shot earlier is wurtulla on a small winter day, just me and my mate messing about with a waterproof camera.

Official Surfing Thread : ahhh, this thread makes me want...

Sun, 18 Apr 2010 08:07:23 +0000

Author: phamwd
Subject: 26252
Posted: Apr/18/2010 at 8:07am

ahhh, this thread makes me want to go to the beach!! i can't wait til my semester is over.

getting pounded my waves makes dinner all the better

Official Surfing Thread : tubetime in Sumbawa, indonesia...

Sun, 18 Apr 2010 05:09:58 +0000

Author: jase_c
Subject: 26252
Posted: Apr/18/2010 at 5:09am

tubetime in Sumbawa, indonesia

Official Surfing Thread : paddling out in eastern indonesia...

Sun, 18 Apr 2010 05:05:47 +0000

Author: jase_c
Subject: 26252
Posted: Apr/18/2010 at 5:05am

paddling out in eastern indonesia

Official Surfing Thread : That's a sick surfing pic!...

Sat, 17 Apr 2010 21:32:07 +0000

Author: johnsonnd06
Subject: 26252
Posted: Apr/17/2010 at 9:32pm

That's a sick surfing pic! Must have had a great photographer!!

Official Surfing Thread : that looks like straddie

Sat, 17 Apr 2010 20:44:20 +0000

Author: GC4220
Subject: 26252
Posted: Apr/17/2010 at 8:44pm

that looks like straddie

Official Surfing Thread : Originally posted by prinzneeds...

Sat, 17 Apr 2010 19:26:37 +0000

Author: VNlilMAN
Subject: 26252
Posted: Apr/17/2010 at 7:26pm

Originally posted by prinz

needs to learn how to swim first

haha yes that would help.
I wonder if there's any surfers that can't swim

Official Surfing Thread : This is at my local beach break...

Sat, 17 Apr 2010 18:58:24 +0000

Author: willzi
Subject: 26252
Posted: Apr/17/2010 at 6:58pm

This is at my local beach break in AUS, any other surfing pics out there?

Official Surfing Thread : ^^^Thats a great Pic!!

Sat, 17 Apr 2010 17:49:20 +0000

Author: TahoeDreamin
Subject: 26252
Posted: Apr/17/2010 at 5:49pm

^^^Thats a great Pic!!

Official Surfing Thread : This was from my last trip to...

Sat, 17 Apr 2010 16:45:31 +0000

Author: jase_c
Subject: 26252
Posted: Apr/17/2010 at 4:45pm

This was from my last trip to indonesia, Awesome waves.

Official Surfing Thread : Originally posted by iis2flyyahooo...

Sat, 17 Apr 2010 08:22:39 +0000

Author: Timmay_650
Subject: 26252
Posted: Apr/17/2010 at 8:22am

Originally posted by iis2fly

yahooo going down to santa cruz to surf this weekend!

I will be surfing, there soon. I am really excited to be back.

Official Surfing Thread : Going for the first time today,...

Sat, 17 Apr 2010 08:05:16 +0000

Author: Piantball33
Subject: 26252
Posted: Apr/17/2010 at 8:05am

Going for the first time today, somewhere around san diego.

Anyone have an recommendations where to surf and where to rent?

Official Surfing Thread : yes learning to swim would be...

Sat, 17 Apr 2010 00:16:32 +0000

Author: justinpatchett
Subject: 26252
Posted: Apr/17/2010 at 12:16am

yes learning to swim would be a good first step to take

Official Surfing Thread : needs to learn how to swim first ...

Fri, 16 Apr 2010 22:20:49 +0000

Author: prinz
Subject: 26252
Posted: Apr/16/2010 at 10:20pm

needs to learn how to swim first

Official Surfing Thread : Sierra should start catering to...

Fri, 16 Apr 2010 18:28:42 +0000

Author: luuserface
Subject: 26252
Posted: Apr/16/2010 at 6:28pm

Sierra should start catering to surfers too!

Official Surfing Thread : THose soft roof rack things look...

Fri, 16 Apr 2010 18:23:52 +0000

Author: willzi
Subject: 26252
Posted: Apr/16/2010 at 6:23pm

THose soft roof rack things look sketchy as!

Official Surfing Thread : ha i got a free pride short board....

Fri, 16 Apr 2010 15:29:47 +0000

Author: dilldawg
Subject: 26252
Posted: Apr/16/2010 at 3:29pm

ha i got a free pride short board. i got to say, free stuff is the best

Official Surfing Thread : Originally posted by rripo00760...

Thu, 15 Apr 2010 09:59:22 +0000

Author: VNlilMAN
Subject: 26252
Posted: Apr/15/2010 at 9:59am

Originally posted by rripo007

60 - 70 bucks isn't that expensive. Here in San Diego you pay 100 bucks for anything that floats. It's nutty.

Oh yeah $60-70 was a steal for a brand new foamie I think.
And thats where I got mine, from SD =p.
When i went to pick it up, I had my trunk half open since I had a passenger.
Didn't quite trust the soft top roof rack on the 2 hour drive.

Official Surfing Thread : Nice, get your wetsuit ready....

Thu, 15 Apr 2010 08:04:28 +0000

Author: rripo007
Subject: 26252
Posted: Apr/15/2010 at 8:04am

Nice, get your wetsuit ready. It's chilly - brrrr. But the surf has been pretty decent all over SoCal.

Official Surfing Thread : yahooo going down to santa cruz...

Wed, 14 Apr 2010 22:22:38 +0000

Author: iis2fly
Subject: 26252
Posted: Apr/14/2010 at 10:22pm

yahooo going down to santa cruz to surf this weekend!

Official Surfing Thread : what i used to do was buy beat...

Wed, 14 Apr 2010 22:21:30 +0000

Author: justinpatchett
Subject: 26252
Posted: Apr/14/2010 at 10:21pm

what i used to do was buy beat up boards for 50 dollars and i knew how to fix them so i would just patch them up and ride them. just learn how to do repairs it is extremely useful.

Official Surfing Thread : 60 - 70 bucks isn't that...

Wed, 14 Apr 2010 12:03:13 +0000

Author: rripo007
Subject: 26252
Posted: Apr/14/2010 at 12:03pm

60 - 70 bucks isn't that expensive. Here in San Diego you pay 100 bucks for anything that floats. It's nutty.

Official Surfing Thread : Originally posted by thenextone96really?...

Wed, 14 Apr 2010 11:34:34 +0000

Author: VNlilMAN
Subject: 26252
Posted: Apr/14/2010 at 11:34am

Originally posted by thenextone96

really? costco boards? come on. use craigslist or something and buy a nice beat up longboard to learn on. not costco

Beat up long boards can still be expensive.
I paid $60-70 for mine. I figured anything is hellava lot better than paying $20 for rentals each time.

Official Surfing Thread : Anyone have or try stand up paddle...

Wed, 14 Apr 2010 10:11:49 +0000

Author: burtontwin52
Subject: 26252
Posted: Apr/14/2010 at 10:11am

Anyone have or try stand up paddle boarding?

Was thinking about renting one to check it out on the river and lake tahoe in the summer.

You have any favorite boards?

Official Surfing Thread : DAKINE Surfboard bags and backpacks...

Wed, 14 Apr 2010 09:38:10 +0000

Author: Dirtydragon
Subject: 26252
Posted: Apr/14/2010 at 9:38am

DAKINE Surfboard bags and backpacks 50% off Giltgroupe today. Check out my invite below if you arent a member of the giltgroupe. This is pretty awesome deal!

Deluxe Noserider Surf Bag Originally $94 marked down to $48
Thruster Surf Bag MSRP of $60 down to $38

http://www.giltman.com/invite/stephentam

Official Surfing Thread : BTW, costco has the best return...

Wed, 14 Apr 2010 08:51:58 +0000

Author: Mii
Subject: 26252
Posted: Apr/14/2010 at 8:51am

BTW, costco has the best return policy :)...

Official Surfing Thread : I owned a costco board before...and...

Wed, 14 Apr 2010 08:51:29 +0000

Author: Mii
Subject: 26252
Posted: Apr/14/2010 at 8:51am

I owned a costco board before...and I actually liked it.

Official Surfing Thread : really? costco boards? come on....

Tue, 13 Apr 2010 18:59:57 +0000

Author: thenextone96
Subject: 26252
Posted: Apr/13/2010 at 6:59pm

really? costco boards? come on. use craigslist or something and buy a nice beat up longboard to learn on. not costco

Official Surfing Thread : wow your cool

Tue, 13 Apr 2010 18:43:32 +0000

Author: dilldawg
Subject: 26252
Posted: Apr/13/2010 at 6:43pm

wow your cool

Official Surfing Thread : Originally posted by USUsen.I...

Tue, 13 Apr 2010 17:58:10 +0000

Author: adeodadus
Subject: 26252
Posted: Apr/13/2010 at 5:58pm

Originally posted by USUsen.

I am going to surf in Hawaii, and I suck. I am going to get rocked.

It all depends.. Where are you surfing in HI? I take it its not your first time? I surf mostly south shore now(due to work) West and North when time permits... Yes its an Island. and yes we do get lazy about driving 30 miles

Official Surfing Thread : cool

Tue, 13 Apr 2010 16:37:27 +0000

Author: thatAngelokid
Subject: 26252
Posted: Apr/13/2010 at 4:37pm

cool

Official Surfing Thread : goodluck

Tue, 13 Apr 2010 16:18:06 +0000

Author: KraziMe
Subject: 26252
Posted: Apr/13/2010 at 4:18pm

goodluck

Official Surfing Thread : I am going to surf in Hawaii,...

Tue, 13 Apr 2010 14:34:06 +0000

Author: USUsen.
Subject: 26252
Posted: Apr/13/2010 at 2:34pm

I am going to surf in Hawaii, and I suck. I am going to get rocked.

Official Surfing Thread : Originally posted by willziI...

Tue, 13 Apr 2010 14:31:42 +0000

Author: deckard
Subject: 26252
Posted: Apr/13/2010 at 2:31pm

Originally posted by willzi

I reckon your better off getting a mate who can surf to teach you

A buddy of mine taught me. It seems like lessons are academic and easy to grasp. After that it is all about practicing timing, analyzing the waves, muscle memory, and luck. Of course I need a lot more practice in all of those.

Official Surfing Thread : I reckon your better off getting...

Tue, 13 Apr 2010 02:11:54 +0000

Author: willzi
Subject: 26252
Posted: Apr/13/2010 at 2:11am

I reckon your better off getting a mate who can surf to teach you

Official Surfing Thread : I got a costco board last year....

Mon, 12 Apr 2010 13:25:48 +0000

Author: dpstrand
Subject: 26252
Posted: Apr/12/2010 at 1:25pm

I got a costco board last year. I found it very difficult, so much harder than snowboarding. I suppose I should take a lesson.

Official Surfing Thread : I just have my 9'6"...

Mon, 12 Apr 2010 13:09:53 +0000

Author: deckard
Subject: 26252
Posted: Apr/12/2010 at 1:09pm

I just have my 9'6" hand shaped Hovie longboard. I don't think that counts as a quiver unless I include my couple of Morey bodyboards.

I am usually somewhere along the Orange County coast in Southern California. I almost always see dolphins around Newport and Huntington. It's awesome when they are fornicating right in front of you too. No shame.

Feel like I need a saltwater fix right now...

Official Surfing Thread : whats up murph! 4-6 inches in...

Mon, 12 Apr 2010 12:16:16 +0000

Author: VNlilMAN
Subject: 26252
Posted: Apr/12/2010 at 12:16pm

whats up murph! 4-6 inches in middle of April, Amazing... why am I at work today?
I hope your out there!

Official Surfing Thread : ^ Hello fellow Mt High rider

Sun, 11 Apr 2010 19:30:05 +0000

Author: Murph13
Subject: 26252
Posted: Apr/11/2010 at 7:30pm

^ Hello fellow Mt High rider

Official Surfing Thread : paddling is such a pita. too bad...

Sun, 11 Apr 2010 18:36:11 +0000

Author: VNlilMAN
Subject: 26252
Posted: Apr/11/2010 at 6:36pm

paddling is such a pita. too bad they dont have 'lifts' in the ocean =D

i kid...

I tried it out last summer for my first time. I was able to pop up(one great tip they told me is, dont let go of the rail until your feet are on the board) and balance myself ok(thanks to snowboarding). After looking at pictures though, i noticed I was in a snowboard stance. surfing, i think your feet needs to be a lot wider.

Anyway, bought myself a brand new 7' wavestorm aka costco board for $70. hey better than paying $20 each time i go out.

Official Surfing Thread : Dont need to be an awesome swimmer...

Sun, 11 Apr 2010 17:20:28 +0000

Author: willzi
Subject: 26252
Posted: Apr/11/2010 at 5:20pm

Dont need to be an awesome swimmer to surf, just need to know your limits and feel comfortable in the water.

Official Surfing Thread : bought a new board yesterday!!!! ...

Sun, 11 Apr 2010 10:58:33 +0000

Author: dilldawg
Subject: 26252
Posted: Apr/11/2010 at 10:58am

bought a new board yesterday!!!!

Official Surfing Thread : would be awesome to see those...

Sun, 11 Apr 2010 02:07:19 +0000

Author: t1npbo9
Subject: 26252
Posted: Apr/11/2010 at 2:07am

would be awesome to see those dolphins...

i want to try surfing, but I dont know if i am good of a swimmer to surf. i learned to swim since i was 7 but don't swim often. passed high school swimming test.

Official Surfing Thread : +1

Sun, 11 Apr 2010 00:45:03 +0000

Author: BobzoR
Subject: 26252
Posted: Apr/11/2010 at 12:45am

+1

Official Surfing Thread : i jsut bought 2 surf lessons from...

Sun, 11 Apr 2010 00:41:13 +0000

Author: Dirtydragon
Subject: 26252
Posted: Apr/11/2010 at 12:41am

i jsut bought 2 surf lessons from groupon yesterday i am sooo juiced!

Official Surfing Thread : boards made by local shapers are...

Sun, 11 Apr 2010 00:34:15 +0000

Author: justinpatchett
Subject: 26252
Posted: Apr/11/2010 at 12:34am

boards made by local shapers are way better than any factory board you will ever buy

Official Surfing Thread : Went surfing yesterday in San...

Sat, 10 Apr 2010 17:06:32 +0000

Author: nachosyumm
Subject: 26252
Posted: Apr/10/2010 at 5:06pm

Went surfing yesterday in San onofre and at seal beach today, so much fun!

Seems easier to learn than snowboarding, i just sorta messed around while my friends surfed. Maybe it was because i use to boogie board all the time, but it really doesn't seem too difficult. I can stand up, just need to work on popping up quicker. Barely caught any waves today though, the fish they had me ride was much harder to paddle than the longboard i rode yesterday + my arms were already sore.

Official Surfing Thread : nope you have to be introduced...

Sat, 10 Apr 2010 10:02:22 +0000

Author: johnjohn420
Subject: 26252
Posted: Apr/10/2010 at 10:02am

nope you have to be introduced to a SURF BOARD SHAPER
mines in oceanside,ca wave riding vechicals
pat mullhern

nothing like a board that is made for you
custom and hand shaped for cheap
in stores its 700 board and a used one is 300-350
from the shaper you can get deals

Official Surfing Thread : "but if you want a really...

Sat, 10 Apr 2010 09:55:49 +0000

Author: Murph13
Subject: 26252
Posted: Apr/10/2010 at 9:55am

"but if you want a really high quality board their is no substitute for an old fashioned shaper!"

This!

Official Surfing Thread : nope and i don't think you...

Sat, 10 Apr 2010 03:44:28 +0000

Author: Vinno
Subject: 26252
Posted: Apr/10/2010 at 3:44am

nope and i don't think you will, most surf merchandising is well and truly controlled by the big brands, billabong Quicksilver and rip curl have been doing what burton is trying to do now for years, they pick and choose their stockists and sell a good proportion of gear through their own outlets. That and Snowboards are easy to mass produce, the surf industry is starting to become an automated industry but if you want a really high quality board their is no substitute for an old fashioned shaper!

Official Surfing Thread : i haven't found anything...

Fri, 09 Apr 2010 23:49:25 +0000

Author: marble49
Subject: 26252
Posted: Apr/09/2010 at 11:49pm

i haven't found anything that beats ss yet

Official Surfing Thread : no i dont

Fri, 09 Apr 2010 23:44:19 +0000

Author: justinpatchett
Subject: 26252
Posted: Apr/09/2010 at 11:44pm

no i dont

Official Surfing Thread : Anybody know surf shop, cheap...

Fri, 09 Apr 2010 01:54:56 +0000

Author: darekaz
Subject: 26252
Posted: Apr/09/2010 at 1:54am

Anybody know surf shop, cheap like sierra ?

Official Surfing Thread : agree with above :)

Fri, 09 Apr 2010 01:44:57 +0000

Author: j3rm
Subject: 26252
Posted: Apr/09/2010 at 1:44am

agree with above :)

Official Surfing Thread : Surfing is so much harder than...

Thu, 08 Apr 2010 11:38:27 +0000

Author: Murph13
Subject: 26252
Posted: Apr/08/2010 at 11:38am

Surfing is so much harder than boarding. I will never forget riding my first wave

Official Surfing Thread : The way you control the board...

Thu, 08 Apr 2010 05:58:02 +0000

Author: Gnar Gnar Harvey
Subject: 26252
Posted: Apr/08/2010 at 5:58am

The way you control the board between surfing and snowboarding are two different worlds.

Official Surfing Thread : Clean, warm surf it was in Australia....

Thu, 08 Apr 2010 02:43:11 +0000

Author: willzi
Subject: 26252
Posted: Apr/08/2010 at 2:43am

Clean, warm surf it was in Australia. And as for that quiver above... Man you have got some big boards!! Not into shorties?

Official Surfing Thread : I've been testing out longer...

Wed, 07 Apr 2010 16:10:09 +0000

Author: mikeofarabia
Subject: 26252
Posted: Apr/07/2010 at 4:10pm

I've been testing out longer and more fun shapes from my good ole 6'1"!!!

Official Surfing Thread : Originally posted by Shaphan78Im...

Wed, 07 Apr 2010 13:30:38 +0000

Author: dilldawg
Subject: 26252
Posted: Apr/07/2010 at 1:30pm

Originally posted by Shaphan78

Im a Nyc Surfer,

Quiver:

10'0 Driftwood

7'6" Aussie Shaped

6'6 Webber Afterburner

6'3 Handmade Retrofish. I named it the Short Bus. School Bus Yellow, with a little bit of rocker and some deeper channels through the tail.

you surf during hurricane bill?? how was it up there? i was down in the outer banks at the time.

Official Surfing Thread : surfing is definitely harder,...

Wed, 07 Apr 2010 12:17:46 +0000

Author: Maaman91
Subject: 26252
Posted: Apr/07/2010 at 12:17pm

surfing is definitely harder, especially on a short board. there are a lot of steps to surfing... paddling, and then actually catching a wave, and then finally standing up.

Official Surfing Thread : 4:45 in Aus now, heading out now...

Wed, 07 Apr 2010 11:45:14 +0000

Author: Vinno
Subject: 26252
Posted: Apr/07/2010 at 11:45am

4:45 in Aus now, heading out now for some fun super clean 3footers

Official Surfing Thread : Im taking my first surf lessons...

Wed, 07 Apr 2010 11:39:43 +0000

Author: Gester87
Subject: 26252
Posted: Apr/07/2010 at 11:39am

Im taking my first surf lessons next week,
super excited, if its as fun as snowboarding, i may have to pick up a surf board :P

Official Surfing Thread : Im a Nyc Surfer, Quiver: 10'0...

Wed, 07 Apr 2010 10:46:56 +0000

Author: Shaphan78
Subject: 26252
Posted: Apr/07/2010 at 10:46am

Im a Nyc Surfer,

Quiver:

10'0 Driftwood

7'6" Aussie Shaped

6'6 Webber Afterburner

6'3 Handmade Retrofish. I named it the Short Bus. School Bus Yellow, with a little bit of rocker and some deeper channels through the tail.

Official Surfing Thread : surfing is infinitely...

Wed, 07 Apr 2010 09:02:16 +0000

Author: Piranha
Subject: 26252
Posted: Apr/07/2010 at 9:02am

surfing is infinitely harder...especially to do it really well, where you're in control of where you want to go.

First of all, there is no lift! You have to paddle back out after ever ride ("earn your turns"). ...and it will absolutely wipe you out, if you're not in shape

You also have to have learned which waves are gonna be good (not all are). At beach breaks, sometimes good waves pop up out of nowhere, so it's a split second decision....and paddling into them has to be as quick ("corking" the board helps me pop into those)

the crowd factor is the most underrated aspect of surfing. It becomes a game of tact and knowledge...sometimes intimidation. You're probably going to be surfing with other people, people you don't know, and they're all competitive because they want to up their wave count. It can be frustrating and stressful.

Snowboarding: you learn some control, ride up the lift, you ride down, trying not to run into anyone or get beat up by falls too bad

Official Surfing Thread : ooooh you guys ever get fins to...

Wed, 07 Apr 2010 08:35:56 +0000

Author: dilldawg
Subject: 26252
Posted: Apr/07/2010 at 8:35am

ooooh you guys ever get fins to the head? not the funnest...

Official Surfing Thread : Anyone live near Oji?

Wed, 07 Apr 2010 06:20:10 +0000

Author: Gnar Gnar Harvey
Subject: 26252
Posted: Apr/07/2010 at 6:20am

Anyone live near Oji?

Official Surfing Thread : surfing is way harder. unlike...

Wed, 07 Apr 2010 05:36:31 +0000

Author: phamwd
Subject: 26252
Posted: Apr/07/2010 at 5:36am

surfing is way harder. unlike snowboarding, the board can knock you out, and you can't wear a helmet. lol.

Official Surfing Thread : Originally posted by tobushis...

Wed, 07 Apr 2010 05:34:33 +0000

Author: dilldawg
Subject: 26252
Posted: Apr/07/2010 at 5:34am

Originally posted by tobush

is surfing like snowboarding or harder?

well, to put it this way, when you go to the ocean your not gonna catch every wave, but when you go to the mountain, you cant miss the slope

Official Surfing Thread : Sierra surfing would be wicked,...

Wed, 07 Apr 2010 00:19:37 +0000

Author: willzi
Subject: 26252
Posted: Apr/07/2010 at 12:19am

Sierra surfing would be wicked, but somehow I doubt they would get the same discounts as most of the good boards are hand shaped by well known shapers.

Official Surfing Thread : Anyone have any hook-ups for wetsuits?...

Tue, 06 Apr 2010 23:49:43 +0000

Author: nachosyumm
Subject: 26252
Posted: Apr/06/2010 at 11:49pm

Anyone have any hook-ups for wetsuits? I was hoping to get a used middle of the line wetsuit, but i can't seem to find any in my size. Is their any sierrasnowboard in the surfing world?

Official Surfing Thread : Originally posted by iis2flywhere...

Tue, 06 Apr 2010 23:13:07 +0000

Author: Timmay_650
Subject: 26252
Posted: Apr/06/2010 at 11:13pm

Originally posted by iis2fly

where are the best surfing beaches in cali?

All of CA? or Nor cal and so Cal? I have surfer from SF to SD a bunch and they all have good beaches, it matters on the swell.

Official Surfing Thread : how about sierra all sporting...

Tue, 06 Apr 2010 23:11:39 +0000

Author: justinpatchett
Subject: 26252
Posted: Apr/06/2010 at 11:11pm

how about sierra all sporting goods in existence store they no one can want more

Official Surfing Thread : sierra skim would be sweet too! ...

Tue, 06 Apr 2010 19:59:16 +0000

Author: kjur3
Subject: 26252
Posted: Apr/06/2010 at 7:59pm

sierra skim would be sweet too!

Official Surfing Thread : Maybe this year Sierra launch...

Tue, 06 Apr 2010 04:50:35 +0000

Author: darekaz
Subject: 26252
Posted: Apr/06/2010 at 4:50am

Maybe this year Sierra launch SierrSurf shop :P it would be great :)

Official Surfing Thread : i hope to try surfing this summer.....

Tue, 06 Apr 2010 04:36:46 +0000

Author: rishihb
Subject: 26252
Posted: Apr/06/2010 at 4:36am

i hope to try surfing this summer.. just to keep me busy until next season

Official Surfing Thread : I agree with vinno, need to spend...

Mon, 05 Apr 2010 17:26:31 +0000

Author: willzi
Subject: 26252
Posted: Apr/05/2010 at 5:26pm

I agree with vinno, need to spend plenty more hours in the water than you do on the slopes to reach the same level. But once you do, just like snowboarding it is very rewarding :)

Official Surfing Thread : where are the best surfing beaches...

Mon, 05 Apr 2010 01:26:39 +0000

Author: iis2fly
Subject: 26252
Posted: Apr/05/2010 at 1:26am

where are the best surfing beaches in cali?

Official Surfing Thread : Originally posted by tobushis...

Mon, 05 Apr 2010 01:21:18 +0000

Author: Vinno
Subject: 26252
Posted: Apr/05/2010 at 1:21am

Originally posted by tobush

is surfing like snowboarding or harder?

it takes a lot longer to pick up, but it doesn't hurt as much when you fall off! unless you are surfing serious waves over reefs or rock ledges, in which case it hurts a LOT more

but seriously it probably is more difficult because there are a lot more variables

Official Surfing Thread : Originally posted by tobushis...

Sun, 04 Apr 2010 23:57:16 +0000

Author: Timmay_650
Subject: 26252
Posted: Apr/04/2010 at 11:57pm

Originally posted by tobush

is surfing like snowboarding or harder?

I think so b/c you have to deal with a moving wave and it is harder b/c you have to learn how to read that wave.

Official Surfing Thread : is surfing like snowboarding or...

Sun, 04 Apr 2010 23:48:40 +0000

Author: tobush
Subject: 26252
Posted: Apr/04/2010 at 11:48pm

is surfing like snowboarding or harder?

Official Surfing Thread : Originally posted by dilldawgwhat...

Sun, 04 Apr 2010 22:26:06 +0000

Author: Vinno
Subject: 26252
Posted: Apr/04/2010 at 10:26pm

Originally posted by dilldawg

what would you guys do if you saw a shark? how long would you stay out of the water lol?

over here there is an island called North Stradbroke, Unbelievable waves but teaming with sharks, if you got out everytime you saw one you'd never get a good sesh, so the local's rule is if its bigger than you, you get out

luckily they are pretty well fed!

Official Surfing Thread : i would sock him in the head and...

Sun, 04 Apr 2010 20:46:09 +0000

Author: k-brew
Subject: 26252
Posted: Apr/04/2010 at 8:46pm

i would sock him in the head and grab his fin or wear a cevlar wetsuit ha

Official Surfing Thread : I saw plenty of sharks...

Sun, 04 Apr 2010 08:27:27 +0000

Author: Piranha
Subject: 26252
Posted: Apr/04/2010 at 8:27am

I saw plenty of sharks when I surfed on the east coast. With the schools southern florida spinner sharks clearly in the waves, I kept surfing because the locals said it was o.k.

In south carolina, we were kinda solo and the water was murky, so when a 5 ft hammerhead practically brushed up against us, we freaked out and bailed.

Water is usually really clear in the gulf of mexico and you frequently ride over smaller sand sharks, no problem. Thing is, my step brother caught an 8-10 foot hammerhead right off alabama point jetty

Here in CA, water is dark and you really have no idea what's around you. There are probably more seals than anything (shark food) and otters, but there's almost as many dolphins and they're pretty protective of their babies

Official Surfing Thread : what would you guys do if you...

Sun, 04 Apr 2010 07:01:17 +0000

Author: dilldawg
Subject: 26252
Posted: Apr/04/2010 at 7:01am

what would you guys do if you saw a shark? how long would you stay out of the water lol?

Official Surfing Thread : Mark Ochilupo reckons he was out...

Sat, 03 Apr 2010 17:48:27 +0000

Author: Vinno
Subject: 26252
Posted: Apr/03/2010 at 5:48pm

Mark Ochilupo reckons he was out surfing once (don't remember where) and an Orca basically jumped over him! Now that would be scary!!

Official Surfing Thread : Originally posted by ialex2005iI...

Sat, 03 Apr 2010 12:31:31 +0000

Author: joness
Subject: 26252
Posted: Apr/03/2010 at 12:31pm

Originally posted by ialex2005i

I live in Hawaii now.. On Oahu, please tell me where I can see these dolphins? I'd love to hitch a ride!

It's on the east side of the Big Island. Definitely a locals spot... but they all know it. We use to call it the naked hippie beach, although, it was always men who were naked now that I think of it...

Originally posted by Piranha

yeah, rays are super cool. In the gulf of mexico, found myself surfing in a school of baby manta rays . About 20 of them were playing all around me and sporadically jumping through the air...infinitely more entertaining than the pathetically weak "waves" I was trying to surf

That is so awesome! Off of the Big Island (next to Kona) you can go out diving and see the manta rays. If you do it at night, just bring a really strong light, which attracts the plankton, which in turn attracts the manta rays. They swim inches above your head. If you are on the surface of the water they will come and do flips under you. A few dive shops in the area go out almost every day. You can meet up with their groups under the water (they can't keep people away, and they don't even know who is with the other shops).

Official Surfing Thread : yeah, rays are super cool....

Sat, 03 Apr 2010 11:17:45 +0000

Author: Piranha
Subject: 26252
Posted: Apr/03/2010 at 11:17am

yeah, rays are super cool. In the gulf of mexico, found myself surfing in a school of baby manta rays . About 20 of them were playing all around me and sporadically jumping through the air...infinitely more entertaining than the pathetically weak "waves" I was trying to surf

Official Surfing Thread : we were out one time when the...

Sat, 03 Apr 2010 10:59:50 +0000

Author: dilldawg
Subject: 26252
Posted: Apr/03/2010 at 10:59am

we were out one time when the surf was small, longboarding, and a huge group of rays apeared. we ended up paddling out overthem, one of the coolest things ever!

Official Surfing Thread : Originally...

Sat, 03 Apr 2010 10:23:29 +0000

Author: Piranha
Subject: 26252
Posted: Apr/03/2010 at 10:23am

Originally posted by joness

Originally posted by Vinno

lol worried? i'd be sh*tin bricks!

how would you get under that with out copping a dolphin in the back?

Dolphins are pretty smart, and they know what they are doing. They won't hit you (unless one isn't paying attention, but that would be rare). When I lived in Hawaii, my favorite beach always had at least one group of dolphins playing around nearby. I'd sometimes go out just to swim with them. Pretty strong rip at that beach though. I've been nervous a couple of times...
The only time I really was freaked when when I was down surfing in Costa Rica. All of a sudden the ocean just came alive under me while I was sitting on my board. Fish just started flying out of the water and spazzing out around me, it was the strangest thing.

biggest dolphins I've ever seen (and I've surfed with/seen a lot of different kinds) where in morro bay in central CA. Some species there are giant, approx 3X the size of the average adult dolphin. Out of nowhere, they started randomly jumping out of the water and landing extremely close to me, several times almost landed on me...would have f*d me up for sure.

Originally posted by dilldawg

Originally posted by Piranha

ha, my first board was a challenger. Vintage single fin 7'0" pintail with open dings in the nose and tail. Paid way more than I shoulda for that thing at a pawn shop...but I just had to have it.

Use to pull it behind the boat on flat days, before wakeboards were so popular, and catch some pretty huge wake airs...no bindings, just a good headwind to really float one

are they any good, its like a seven foot one and it comes with everything for 300 used, i just want something longer for when the surf is smaller

that's a really old brand, so you never know how many times the name has changed hands or who's making them now (china?)...it's probably fine

Originally posted by determined

How long did it take to learn how to surf? You guys learn on your own or took lessons?

took me about 10 years, riding about 30 days a year here in CA to get "good"...by that I mean quickly reading a wave by instinct, strong paddling, "pumping" flow for speed in small waves, hunting blastable sections, immaculate deep bottom turns to off the lip, round house cutbacks, instinctive barrel riding, equal in all respects at front and backside waves (except my backside barrel riding needs work because bails are relatively wierd). I also kinda suck at handling the stress of surfing in a tight crowd...whole 'nother aspect not present in snowboarding

self taught, but I'm guessing "you either have it, or you don't" comes into play here...same with good snowboarding

Official Surfing Thread : Originally posted by joness Originally...

Sat, 03 Apr 2010 10:07:21 +0000

Author: Vinno
Subject: 26252
Posted: Apr/03/2010 at 10:07am

Originally posted by joness

Originally posted by Vinno

lol worried? i'd be sh*tin bricks!

how would you get under that with out copping a dolphin in the back?

haha yeah i know, but there are so many of them in that photo. I live on the Gold Coast and we get them all the time. Like you say your just sitting there and one will swim under you from behind and of course first instict is always SHARK! Pretty unbelievable experience though, i've actually had them surfing waves i'm riding

@determined,

i think i kinda mentioned it earlier, 1 or two surf lessons on a soft top are great to start because someone can show you how the mechanics of surfing work i.e. paddling standing up, where to position yourself, as well as lend you the gear to get started. After that it's just a matter of finding a good solid board and catching as many waves as you can. Down here most people learn to surf first then pick up snowboarding really easily so i'm sure it works the other way round too!

Official Surfing Thread : I took one lesson inHawaii and...

Sat, 03 Apr 2010 09:33:57 +0000

Author: Timmay_650
Subject: 26252
Posted: Apr/03/2010 at 9:33am

I took one lesson in Hawaii and pretty much taught myself but I had been playing in the ocean a long time. The hard part about surfing is learning to read waves well. It is nice to have someone who knows how to do that to help you.

Official Surfing Thread : How long did it take to learn...

Sat, 03 Apr 2010 09:30:30 +0000

Author: determined
Subject: 26252
Posted: Apr/03/2010 at 9:30am

How long did it take to learn how to surf? You guys learn on your own or took lessons?

Official Surfing Thread : Originally posted by Piranha ha,...

Sat, 03 Apr 2010 06:46:46 +0000

Author: dilldawg
Subject: 26252
Posted: Apr/03/2010 at 6:46am

are they any good, its like a seven foot one and it comes with everything for 300 used, i just want something longer for when the surf is smaller

Official Surfing Thread : Originally posted by joness Originally...

Fri, 02 Apr 2010 23:14:30 +0000

Author: ialex2005i
Subject: 26252
Posted: Apr/02/2010 at 11:14pm

Originally posted by joness

Originally posted by Vinno

lol worried? i'd be sh*tin bricks!

how would you get under that with out copping a dolphin in the back?

I live in Hawaii now.. On Oahu, please tell me where I can see these dolphins? I'd love to hitch a ride!

Official Surfing Thread : Originally posted by Vinnolol...

Fri, 02 Apr 2010 23:04:40 +0000

Author: joness
Subject: 26252
Posted: Apr/02/2010 at 11:04pm

Originally posted by Vinno

lol worried? i'd be sh*tin bricks!

how would you get under that with out copping a dolphin in the back?

Official Surfing Thread : lol worried? i'd be sh*tin...

Fri, 02 Apr 2010 22:45:58 +0000

Author: Vinno
Subject: 26252
Posted: Apr/02/2010 at 10:45pm

lol worried? i'd be sh*tin bricks!

how would you get under that with out copping a dolphin in the back?

Official Surfing Thread : Honestly, if I saw those dolphins...

Fri, 02 Apr 2010 22:32:21 +0000

Author: ialex2005i
Subject: 26252
Posted: Apr/02/2010 at 10:32pm

Honestly, if I saw those dolphins coming, I would be a little worried.

Official Surfing Thread :

Fri, 02 Apr 2010 21:39:12 +0000

Author: justinpatchett
Subject: 26252
Posted: Apr/02/2010 at 9:39pm

Official Surfing Thread : you should get a used longboard...

Fri, 02 Apr 2010 20:56:43 +0000

Author: justinpatchett
Subject: 26252
Posted: Apr/02/2010 at 8:56pm

you should get a used longboard anywhere fro 8 ft to 9 thats definitely the best kind off board to get and then once you get good get more longboards short boards suck. My first board was a locally shaped 6 footer and I live in Florida worst decision of my surfing life. I started using my buddies 9 ft. longboard sooo much better so i sold my board and got a locally shaped by one world surfboards 9'2 best board ever.

Official Surfing Thread : first of all, you don't...

Fri, 02 Apr 2010 18:44:14 +0000

Author: Piranha
Subject: 26252
Posted: Apr/02/2010 at 6:44pm

first of all, you don't just "pick up surfing". It takes several years of consistent riding to start getting good, but, once the bug hits you, it's always fun whatever your level

One of the main problems with generic soft boards is they're not stiff enough to keep any speed, plus the bottom are some slow crap material.

Only ones worth a damn are "Softop" by surftech. These are practically as stiff as fiberglass or epoxy and have a good slick bottom...unfortunately, they're pretty expensive, too

Official Surfing Thread : Originally posted by mammoth34I...

Fri, 02 Apr 2010 18:33:25 +0000

Author: Vinno
Subject: 26252
Posted: Apr/02/2010 at 6:33pm

Originally posted by mammoth34

I am looking to pick up surfing over the summer. I live in Socal and was wondering if anyone had any reccomendations for beginner surf camps/ instructors. Also what are some good soft top board brands? thanlks

mate i'd skip the soft tops if i were you, find a good used fun board or mini mal and hire a soft top for your first lesson or two. Once you get a feel for the mechanics of surfing you'll find a soft top way to slow and cumbersome.

Official Surfing Thread : I am looking to pick up surfing...

Fri, 02 Apr 2010 18:27:53 +0000

Author: mammoth34
Subject: 26252
Posted: Apr/02/2010 at 6:27pm

I am looking to pick up surfing over the summer. I live in Socal and was wondering if anyone had any reccomendations for beginner surf camps/ instructors. Also what are some good soft top board brands? thanlks

Official Surfing Thread : ha, my first board was a challenger....

Fri, 02 Apr 2010 18:20:17 +0000

Author: Piranha
Subject: 26252
Posted: Apr/02/2010 at 6:20pm

ha, my first board was a challenger. Vintage single fin 7'0" pintail with open dings in the nose and tail. Paid way more than I shoulda for that thing at a pawn shop...but I just had to have it.

Use to pull it behind the boat on flat days, before wakeboards were so popular, and catch some pretty huge wake airs...no bindings, just a good headwind to really float one

Official Surfing Thread : I ride an 7'10 parsons

Fri, 02 Apr 2010 18:15:43 +0000

Author: Raabit
Subject: 26252
Posted: Apr/02/2010 at 6:15pm

I ride an 7'10 parsons

Official Surfing Thread : any EC riders here? and has anyone...

Fri, 02 Apr 2010 18:08:48 +0000

Author: dilldawg
Subject: 26252
Posted: Apr/02/2010 at 6:08pm

any EC riders here? and has anyone heard of challenger surfboards? im looking at a longer board for when its small

Official Surfing Thread : have thought about surfing looked...

Thu, 01 Apr 2010 15:29:01 +0000

Author: determined
Subject: 26252
Posted: Apr/01/2010 at 3:29pm

have thought about surfing looked online and lessons are about 3 hours or so. looks easy. I wonder if it's a good workout though.

the closest thing i tried was skim boarding and i think i was doing it wrong.

Official Surfing Thread : Originally posted by k-brewbest...

Thu, 01 Apr 2010 13:16:54 +0000

Author: Timmay_650
Subject: 26252
Posted: Apr/01/2010 at 1:16pm

Originally posted by k-brew

best place to learn to surf?

Most area have a learners beach, Just talk to people in the shop. The problem is a lot of those great learning spots are very hit and miss.

Official Surfing Thread : best place to learn to surf is...

Thu, 01 Apr 2010 12:26:08 +0000

Author: aje917
Subject: 26252
Posted: Apr/01/2010 at 12:26pm

best place to learn to surf is anywhere that's not crowded... but thats impossible so i would say the easiest waves, probably near uc sd those to me are the chillist waves ive seen in a while.

Official Surfing Thread : best place to learn to surf?

Thu, 01 Apr 2010 12:23:11 +0000

Author: k-brew
Subject: 26252
Posted: Apr/01/2010 at 12:23pm

best place to learn to surf?

Official Surfing Thread : some sofa surfing

Sun, 28 Mar 2010 02:06:01 +0000

Author: libengazi
Subject: 26252
Posted: Mar/28/2010 at 2:06am

some sofa surfing

Official Surfing Thread : I just want the water on the East...

Fri, 26 Mar 2010 15:33:20 +0000

Author: Tree Runs
Subject: 26252
Posted: Mar/26/2010 at 3:33pm

I just want the water on the East Coast to get warmer

Official Surfing Thread : The El Nino has a strange effect...

Mon, 22 Mar 2010 18:45:49 +0000

Author: adeodadus
Subject: 26252
Posted: Mar/22/2010 at 6:45pm

The El Nino has a strange effect on the surf season so far :: This past weekend all shores had sizeable waves at the same time Overhead everywhere : North/ West / South/ East.. really strange..

Official Surfing Thread : i wish they have waves like that...

Mon, 22 Mar 2010 13:59:51 +0000

Author: KraziMe
Subject: 26252
Posted: Mar/22/2010 at 1:59pm

i wish they have waves like that in NYC beach

Official Surfing Thread : Al Merrick: Fort Knox 5'11"...

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 09:50:12 +0000

Author: shop_BAGILLION
Subject: 26252
Posted: Mar/20/2010 at 9:50am

Al Merrick: Fort Knox 5'11" x 18 1/4" x 2 1/8" Round tail
Tokoro: K3 5'11" x 18 1/2" x 2 1/16" Squash
4 7'4" x 18 5/8" x 2 5/8" Pin

...all i need

otherwise i have a nice 5'10" Sharpeye swallow that someone gave me.. pretty sick, but i don't really like epoxy. not the same.

Surf location: Hawaii. my home

can't wait to go back for the summer since there's no snowboarding up here at college on the East Coast

Official Surfing Thread : be really careful with...

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 09:35:19 +0000

Author: Piranha
Subject: 26252
Posted: Mar/20/2010 at 9:35am

be really careful with those tuflite longboards. They are even "tuffer" than the short boards and will crack you good if you're not doing everything just right

If using a leash, make sure you use an actual, long, longboard leash (preferably calf strap). A shortboard leash on a Tuflite LB will not give you the reaction time to get out of the way of this rock-hard projectile.

They really aren't for beginners (unless it's a softop), but, if you get one, I'd say take it out on the smallest days possible for the first few times, so you can get a head start on dialing it in

Official Surfing Thread : anyone headed to Cowells in Santa...

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 09:23:53 +0000

Author: foolio
Subject: 26252
Posted: Mar/20/2010 at 9:23am

anyone headed to Cowells in Santa Cruz from 4/1 to 4/3? Negative tides all three days - should be great.

Official Surfing Thread : man waves are short here in maryland...

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 09:09:30 +0000

Author: befferdy
Subject: 26252
Posted: Mar/20/2010 at 9:09am

man waves are short here in maryland where i go a few times a year...

Official Surfing Thread : The best way to get a good board...

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 12:09:16 +0000

Author: Timmay_650
Subject: 26252
Posted: Feb/28/2010 at 12:09pm

The best way to get a good board is go to shops and talk to a lot of people and we what they say is ideal. I would suggest looking at used boards b/c a lot of people buy them and decide they don't want them anymore.

Official Surfing Thread : im a newb looking for my 1st board....

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 05:53:01 +0000

Author: gweed
Subject: 26252
Posted: Feb/28/2010 at 5:53am

im a newb looking for my 1st board. i was thinking of getting a fun board myself. any suggestions?

Official Surfing Thread : I am guessing you are close to...

Mon, 18 Jan 2010 17:51:44 +0000

Author: Timmay_650
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jan/18/2010 at 5:51pm

I am guessing you are close to a beach. Where I got my one of my boards was the M10 factory. A lot of boards are made in the US and you can go to some of the factory and they will have blemish boards. I got a good deal on a pretty much new board.

Official Surfing Thread : Gotcha, thanks Timmay. you're...

Mon, 18 Jan 2010 17:45:54 +0000

Author: phredx
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jan/18/2010 at 5:45pm

Gotcha, thanks Timmay. you're right though, it kinda depends on how much i go

I'm guessing i'll end up going minimum 10 times this yr... hopefully i'll start going once a week so up to 30-40 times a yr.

Maybe I can get the Yater for $350 which i'm thinking will be good deal because it supposedly retails new for about $800 (it's surftech tuflite) but yes it is used...

I'm also looking at a 8'4" Stephen Slater(Kellys Brother)Tak longboard that's Tuflite and $300 (retails $800)

Official Surfing Thread : How often do you go? It is a pretty...

Sat, 16 Jan 2010 15:33:09 +0000

Author: Timmay_650
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jan/16/2010 at 3:33pm

How often do you go? It is a pretty fun board to progress on. My friend had one about the same shape and size. It was a lot of fun to get better on but after that it was too long to so short board moves on and to short to do long board moves on.
If you go only a few times a year, that is probably a really good choice but if you plan on going a lot and really getting into surfing I would buy something a little smaller and have a few crappy days learning to surf it.
If the board is in good condition the price is ok, I prob would see if he would take $350. I don't think I would pay $400 for a used board.

Official Surfing Thread : http://www.surftech.com/boardD...

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 12:58:05 +0000

Author: phredx
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jan/15/2010 at 12:58pm

http://www.surftech.com/boardDetails.php?bid=SURFBDS+:+L1197-0706-YT&type=SURFBDS&skill=intermediate

what do you all think of this board for a guy who's surfed a 8.5 ft foam board the past couple summer seasons.
It's 7'6" funboard. the nice thing is it's made of Surftech Tuflite and my friend is selling it for $400. is that a good deal?

i'm 6 ft, 180 lbs, newbie

Official Surfing Thread : ...and with those...

Sun, 03 Jan 2010 08:57:03 +0000

Author: Piranha
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jan/03/2010 at 8:57am

...and with those ever growing crowds comes exponentially more beginners. Most of these people have only a year or two combined experience (if that)...I've got about twenty, yet, even thought my local spot is within walking distance, I frequently have to drive to less crowded, less quality spots just so I don't get dropped in on practically every wave.

I've heard every excuse in the book. The last one was: "I'm half blind in my left eye". I was all: "Then what the eff are you doing surfing the lefts? Go to the rights." He was a rythmless wannabe that obviously couldn't even surf on his backhand (but all new equipment)...yet he's going to surf the best spot in town.

I sold my tuflite....but I might have to get another just so I can plow through the desperados without worrying about dings.

Official Surfing Thread : I was watching mavericks today...

Sat, 02 Jan 2010 22:03:20 +0000

Author: Timmay_650
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jan/02/2010 at 10:03pm

I was watching mavericks today and I think the people surfing would agree.

Official Surfing Thread : the world is geting too crowded......

Sun, 27 Dec 2009 05:27:06 +0000

Author: eldolocal68
Subject: 26252
Posted: Dec/27/2009 at 5:27am

the world is geting too crowded...

Official Surfing Thread : I agree. Even KM base gets crowded....

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 11:01:07 +0000

Author: FreeCarve
Subject: 26252
Posted: Dec/09/2009 at 11:01am

I agree. Even KM base gets crowded. I'd rather have blown-out conditions with a couple friends than deal with crowds ... but I find that around noon-2:00 misses both the morning and afternoon madness.

Panama boat trips are still OK ... all our old CR spots are overrun with Floridians.

Official Surfing Thread : ..I'd rather surf 2-3 ft...

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 02:47:32 +0000

Author: adeodadus
Subject: 26252
Posted: Dec/09/2009 at 2:47am

..I'd rather surf 2-3 ft with no crowds (5 people line up) than big wave days ~ 4-6/8 ft... I want to make another southamerica trip even dawn patrols get crowded...

westside is getting 4-8ft range too (thats 8-16 ft faces)

Official Surfing Thread : Nice pictures, those are sweet!...

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 23:04:13 +0000

Author: Timmay_650
Subject: 26252
Posted: Dec/08/2009 at 11:04pm

Nice pictures, those are sweet! You are so lucky a month in Bali.

Official Surfing Thread : hey guys i been gone for a while...

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 22:35:07 +0000

Author: lukekim91
Subject: 26252
Posted: Dec/08/2009 at 10:35pm

hey guys i been gone for a while busy with life. spent a month in bali doing a lot of surfing.
some pics!

was riding a rusty tl2 josh kerr 5'9". messed up the nose. shallow coral reefs at uluwatu and other spots

Official Surfing Thread : i'm digging our espn news...

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 16:23:48 +0000

Author: airik
Subject: 26252
Posted: Dec/08/2009 at 4:23pm

i'm digging our espn news feeds in media section... honolua bay billabong pro

Official Surfing Thread : I had a 1st degree AC seperation...

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 14:44:38 +0000

Author: deepakhj
Subject: 26252
Posted: Dec/02/2009 at 2:44pm

I had a 1st degree AC seperation 10 days ago so I'm out of the water for a bit. I just got out of the sling yesterday though... so glad it wasn't 3rd degree+.

Official Surfing Thread : Originally posted by kai24some...

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 11:22:24 +0000

Author: Timmay_650
Subject: 26252
Posted: Dec/02/2009 at 11:22am

Originally posted by kai24

some fun waves from santa cruz over couple of days ago, somehow a friend managed to get a shot of me with a cheap disposable camera.

I went home of thanksgiving and I found some good waves in Santa Cruz but they only problem was I was on my long board. I brough my roommate out to CA too and taught him how to surf but I was wanting just to get out on my short board and rip it up but i didn't. Hopefully there will be good waves over Christmas too.

Official Surfing Thread : Originally posted by VermontRiderJust...

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 09:05:59 +0000

Author: LitePowder
Subject: 26252
Posted: Dec/02/2009 at 9:05am

Originally posted by VermontRider

Just got back from a solid week of surfing in the Caribbean.

Hi,

Which Island did you go exactly in the Caribbean?

Official Surfing Thread : some fun waves from santa cruz...

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 22:12:18 +0000

Author: kai24
Subject: 26252
Posted: Nov/29/2009 at 10:12pm

some fun waves from santa cruz over couple of days ago, somehow a friend managed to get a shot of me with a cheap disposable camera.

Official Surfing Thread : i'm diggen our media section...just...

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 22:00:26 +0000

Author: airik
Subject: 26252
Posted: Nov/29/2009 at 10:00pm

i'm diggen our media section...just found these sweet hawaii thanksgiving swell shots off the espn feed http://espn.go.com/action/surfing/blog/_/post/4693676?campaign=rss&source=ACTIONHeadlines

Official Surfing Thread : so good this AM..... yesterday...

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:30:10 +0000

Author: hoon
Subject: 26252
Posted: Nov/16/2009 at 11:30am

so good this AM..... yesterday was a mess but today was fun fun fun.

Official Surfing Thread : I have always wanted to surf Fort...

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 23:14:07 +0000

Author: Timmay_650
Subject: 26252
Posted: Nov/12/2009 at 11:14pm

I have always wanted to surf Fort Point but never have drove all that way there but it is probably only like 1 1/2 to get there.
If you get your face out there, you won't get localism as bad (at least that is how it was for me in santa cruz) and follow the rules.

Official Surfing Thread : 7'6" Vernor Funboard6'10"...

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 21:55:19 +0000

Author: deepakhj
Subject: 26252
Posted: Nov/12/2009 at 9:55pm

7'6" Vernor Funboard

6'10" Bruce Jones Shortboard (just picked it up but haven't ridden it yet... missed this past swell and elected to skip it when it was double-triple overhead :P)

I primarily go out at Linda Mar and the Jetty for now since I've only been surfing for a year. Hope to graduate to Ocean Beach soon since it's closer to me. (Presidio). I have heard a lot of horror stories of localism at Fort Point but sometimes it's firing and looks beautiful when the rest of SF is blown out. My normal run is by there so it's fun to see when the conditions are perfect there and watch the perfect lefts.

Official Surfing Thread : OH+ sets on tap from this last...

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 04:04:55 +0000

Author: hoon
Subject: 26252
Posted: Nov/11/2009 at 4:04am

OH+ sets on tap from this last hurricane if the winds don't mess it up (which they will) this weekend.

Official Surfing Thread : Any of you been up to Westport...

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 23:15:24 +0000

Author: joness
Subject: 26252
Posted: Nov/10/2009 at 11:15pm

Any of you been up to Westport Washington? I surf there when I visit my parents during the summer.
On Monday the Breaking Wave Estimate was 25ft. with triple overhead sets.

Official Surfing Thread : That is a good size wave, that...

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:57:22 +0000

Author: Timmay_650
Subject: 26252
Posted: Nov/09/2009 at 2:57pm

That is a good size wave, that is pleasure point, that is probably one of my favorite spots but I like the point most of the time.
My question is where are all the people, I have never seen that spot empty and have waves.

Official Surfing Thread : Originally posted by airikSanta...

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:50:36 +0000

Author: VermontRider
Subject: 26252
Posted: Nov/09/2009 at 12:50pm

Originally posted by airik

Santa cruz was firing this weekend. Not the best pic, but that wave started way out where the sun is shining bright on the water...well overhead, probably double even. We started at ob in sf, drove to lindamar, continued down the 1 and ended up finally paddling out at capitola...which surprisingly was REALLY good given it's normally a begginner spot. but since the swell was so big, it was breaking shoulder/head high and clean. how'd this swell treat others?

Unless someone is on the wave, it is pretty hard to judge the size a wave from a picture, IMO.

Official Surfing Thread : Santa cruz was firing this weekend....

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:05:42 +0000

Author: airik
Subject: 26252
Posted: Nov/09/2009 at 11:05am

Santa cruz was firing this weekend. Not the best pic, but that wave started way out where the sun is shining bright on the water...well overhead, probably double even. We started at ob in sf, drove to lindamar, continued down the 1 and ended up finally paddling out at capitola...which surprisingly was REALLY good given it's normally a begginner spot. but since the swell was so big, it was breaking shoulder/head high and clean. how'd this swell treat others?

Official Surfing Thread : Originally posted by Piranha ^oh...

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 07:05:54 +0000

Author: VermontRider
Subject: 26252
Posted: Nov/09/2009 at 7:05am

Originally posted by Piranha

^oh man, I'm so jealous...sounds so fun. I've been to Abaco/Eleuthera in the Bahamas a long time ago but I didn't get to surf.

It was a blast.
When I went to the Abacos a few years ago we didn't get much surf. However, I did drink a lot of Nippers and rolled our golf cart. That was a crazy trip. I forgot my passport, and that was a whole other adventure.

Official Surfing Thread : ^oh man, I'm so jealous...sounds...

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 06:50:07 +0000

Author: Piranha
Subject: 26252
Posted: Nov/09/2009 at 6:50am

^oh man, I'm so jealous...sounds so fun. I've been to Abaco/Eleuthera in the Bahamas a long time ago but I didn't get to surf.

Official Surfing Thread : Just got back from a solid week...

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 06:37:09 +0000

Author: VermontRider
Subject: 26252
Posted: Nov/09/2009 at 6:37am

Just got back from a solid week of surfing in the Caribbean. The schedule everyday: Up at 4:30 surfed for 4-5 hours, go to lunch, surfed for another 4, ate dinner, and asleep by 7:30. Great, clean, uncrowded, chest to head high surf.

Official Surfing Thread : Cape Hatteras, NC?

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 09:55:04 +0000

Author: aaaron
Subject: 26252
Posted: Oct/15/2009 at 9:55am

Cape Hatteras, NC?

Official Surfing Thread : I love San O...it's such...

Sun, 27 Sep 2009 22:20:44 +0000

Author: hana24
Subject: 26252
Posted: Sep/27/2009 at 10:20pm

I love San O...it's such a nice wave there

Official Surfing Thread : I hate late spring...

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 18:23:49 +0000

Author: Piranha
Subject: 26252
Posted: Sep/20/2009 at 6:23pm

I hate late spring and summer - no snow and summer surfing here basically sucks.

However, fall and winter are fantastic seasons here and totally make up for the other two with tons of good waves in fall and dumping powder in winter.

Speaking of which, I 'll be surfing for a week starting next wednesday, and on my new 6'2" EPS Piranha (sold the tuflite while I still could...got 5 years out of it)

Official Surfing Thread : I loved surfing in the Fall...

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 15:43:54 +0000

Author: Timmay_650
Subject: 26252
Posted: Sep/20/2009 at 3:43pm

I loved surfing in the Fall but I am sad I don't get to do it being in College in Idaho. I love the good fall swells they make some great waves to play on.
I hate this I can't surf and I can't snowboard yet. I am not happy about that.

Official Surfing Thread : wakesurfing can really get tricks...

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 13:34:47 +0000

Author: Piranha
Subject: 26252
Posted: Sep/20/2009 at 1:34pm

wakesurfing can really get tricks like 360s and airs dialed in...but it's not going to do anything for your paddling, knowledge of different types of breaks/spots and all the other stuff involved with ocean surfing

fall is definitely here!!! and it's when my spot is best - the fog lifts, wind drops, water is warmest (62ish), north swells start to crank, and tourist/school kid crowds are gone

Official Surfing Thread : FALL IS HERE BITCHES!

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 18:52:58 +0000

Author: hoon
Subject: 26252
Posted: Sep/19/2009 at 6:52pm

FALL IS HERE BITCHES!

Official Surfing Thread : Haha I surf..... In Utah! wakesurf...

Sat, 12 Sep 2009 19:35:45 +0000

Author: Way2spoiled
Subject: 26252
Posted: Sep/12/2009 at 7:35pm

Haha I surf..... In Utah! wakesurf baby hell yeah! Its way fun -I would move to cali for real surfing, but i gotta stay close to park city for snowboarding...

Official Surfing Thread : Today was super crowded...warm...

Sat, 05 Sep 2009 15:23:43 +0000

Author: hana24
Subject: 26252
Posted: Sep/05/2009 at 3:23pm

Today was super crowded...warm water temp + heat wave = everyone and their mother at the beach. I had to be careful not to hit a bunch of kids with my surfboard.

Official Surfing Thread : That would be nice. The same is...

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 13:17:07 +0000

Author: Timmay_650
Subject: 26252
Posted: Aug/28/2009 at 1:17pm

That would be nice. The same is true in Santa Cruz good waves, it is packed 90% of the times. I surf a lot of high tide b/c the crowd thins about a bunch. When I went a few days ago, I counted 15-20 surfer on my point break when it was good. I goofed around in crappy spot for about an hour and it was getting pretty High tide when I made it out there was like 5 guys. For awhile there was 2 of us. So in 1 to 2 hour it went from 15 surfer to 2. But the waves weren't as good. But I didn't feel like fighting for waves and a there were a lot of good surfer out the I saw some nice air and 360.

Official Surfing Thread : where I go, it's just the...

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 11:04:11 +0000

Author: Piranha
Subject: 26252
Posted: Aug/28/2009 at 11:04am

where I go, it's just the opposite

when it's knee to waist and weak, it's more crowded. When it starts getting waist to head, the crowd thins out some

Official Surfing Thread : That is a nice picture of Ocean....

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 09:08:19 +0000

Author: Timmay_650
Subject: 26252
Posted: Aug/28/2009 at 9:08am

That is a nice picture of Ocean. The problem I have seen with Ocean beach is when there is ok waves everyone comes out of the woodwork.

Official Surfing Thread : Is anyone riding the waves that...

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 07:31:23 +0000

Author: Ty Phi
Subject: 26252
Posted: Aug/28/2009 at 7:31am

Is anyone riding the waves that Hurricane Bill is bringing? I'd love to see some pics

Official Surfing Thread : looks fun airik - not huge or...

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 18:11:17 +0000

Author: Piranha
Subject: 26252
Posted: Aug/27/2009 at 6:11pm

looks fun airik - not huge or bowling, but nice and clean

Official Surfing Thread : More surf this weekend!!! Rhodey...

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 16:56:09 +0000

Author: Phatman
Subject: 26252
Posted: Aug/27/2009 at 4:56pm

More surf this weekend!!! Rhodey here I come!!

Official Surfing Thread : Dropped travis off at the airport...

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 16:25:07 +0000

Author: airik
Subject: 26252
Posted: Aug/27/2009 at 4:25pm

Dropped travis off at the airport and celebrated new site launch with a quick session...fall has arrived in the bay... Sloat st. Ocean Beach, San Francisco

Official Surfing Thread : that sucks you got out there too...

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 14:55:08 +0000

Author: Piranha
Subject: 26252
Posted: Aug/27/2009 at 2:55pm

that sucks you got out there too late.

there was a time when I'd go out in any conditions. Even now I paddle out in questionable conditions, but if it's too choppy or small (or way too big or closing out), I usually skip those days and save my energy for something better. Fortunately, here on the west coast, "something better" is usually only a day or two away

Official Surfing Thread : I sometimes use my legs, At first...

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 17:47:23 +0000

Author: Timmay_650
Subject: 26252
Posted: Aug/26/2009 at 5:47pm

I sometimes use my legs, At first I thought it was really weird and wouldn't help but then i did it and like it. Now I start to kick when i feel that i am missing the wave it just makes me feel better.
So i went surfing today and it was an ok but too high of tide but when it was lower tide everyone was out.
I went to a spot where it get choppy at high tide and was the only one out. I was total to far in the first wave, i thought it was going to hold longer b/c there was backwash. Then I got a good for the wave it was just a short corner. It starts to die and hits rocks. My next one I launch deep in the wave. I realized if i didn't make it I there was a really good chance that my board would hit the rocks, if not me too. And it was a choppy wave that made it kinda scary.
After I made that wave I decide to go surf somewhere else. Wasn't worth the risk. I knew i prob would make it 8-10 times but that still leave me with a damaged board at the end of the day.

Official Surfing Thread : Originally posted by Piranhalegs?...I...

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 10:25:35 +0000

Author: VermontRider
Subject: 26252
Posted: Aug/26/2009 at 10:25am

Originally posted by Piranha

legs?...I never use my legs when I paddle

It is a little hard to not use your legs on a SUP.

Official Surfing Thread : legs?...I never use my legs when...

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 10:17:47 +0000

Author: Piranha
Subject: 26252
Posted: Aug/26/2009 at 10:17am

legs?...I never use my legs when I paddle

Official Surfing Thread : Woooooooooooooooooo! What a...

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 07:18:04 +0000

Author: VermontRider
Subject: 26252
Posted: Aug/26/2009 at 7:18am

Woooooooooooooooooo! What a weekend! Thanks, Bill! The surf was huge on Saturday, but kind of dumping by me. It cleaned up pretty nice and stayed pretty big for Sunday. That left me a little tired for Monday, when I paddled 28 miles around Manhattan for an autism fundraiser, the SEA Paddle NYC. (You can still donate if you want to!) Tuesday was nice with some smaller two foot surf that was nice and clean. I paddled out for about an hour in the morning, but my legs were pretty spent.

Official Surfing Thread : yeah, finally a name change I...

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 14:37:25 +0000

Author: Piranha
Subject: 26252
Posted: Aug/24/2009 at 2:37pm

yeah, finally a name change

I hated that shop_ name, but was just too lazy to bother asking if I could change - thanks to jenn who reminded me I could

Official Surfing Thread : Originally posted by Timmay_650]yea...

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 14:03:40 +0000

Author: hana24
Subject: 26252
Posted: Aug/24/2009 at 2:03pm

Originally posted by Timmay_650

]yea I saw that too.

You guys going to hit up the swell that is hitting CA or is just up here in Nor Cal

well the problem is...the swell is there, it's just choppy. Saturday was horrible, but yesterday and today was workable.

Official Surfing Thread : yea I saw that too. You guys going...

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 14:00:41 +0000

Author: Timmay_650
Subject: 26252
Posted: Aug/24/2009 at 2:00pm

yea I saw that too.

You guys going to hit up the swell that is hitting CA or is just up here in Nor Cal

Official Surfing Thread : Originally posted by Piranhatold...

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 13:30:13 +0000

Author: hana24
Subject: 26252
Posted: Aug/24/2009 at 1:30pm

Originally posted by Piranha

told ya so

wait a minute...Shop_39???? you changed your name?

Official Surfing Thread : told ya so

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 09:42:41 +0000

Author: Piranha
Subject: 26252
Posted: Aug/24/2009 at 9:42am

told ya so

Official Surfing Thread : My arms ache, I have a rash on...

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 07:58:51 +0000

Author: Phatman
Subject: 26252
Posted: Aug/24/2009 at 7:58am

My arms ache, I have a rash on my stomach, as well as the insides of my thighs and scabs on my nipples.

I feel GREAT!!!!!!!

Official Surfing Thread : I don't feel so bad for missing...

Sun, 23 Aug 2009 11:18:14 +0000

Author: Piranha
Subject: 26252
Posted: Aug/23/2009 at 11:18am

I don't feel so bad for missing out now...yeah, I do

Official Surfing Thread : Booo onshore wind...finally we...

Sat, 22 Aug 2009 21:06:31 +0000

Author: hana24
Subject: 26252
Posted: Aug/22/2009 at 9:06pm

Booo onshore wind...finally we get some energy and the wind had to mess it up. It was unbelievably windy and choppy today.

Official Surfing Thread : if your fish is as good as it...

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 14:07:57 +0000

Author: Piranha
Subject: 26252
Posted: Aug/18/2009 at 2:07pm

if your fish is as good as it looks and you have the paddle power, you could surf all that...but don't burn yourself out before the good stuff finally gets up there

Official Surfing Thread : Summary:TinySW chop on Tuesday...

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 04:08:24 +0000

Author: Phatman
Subject: 26252
Posted: Aug/18/2009 at 4:08am

Summary:

Tiny SW chop on Tuesday afternoon into Wednesday. On Wednesday tiny inconsistent (ankle to waist) swells from tropical cyclone Ana and the general tropics filters into New England. On Thursday the pulse becomes slightly more noticable and enters the small range (knee-chest). On Friday a continuation of small and inconsistent SE swells is replaced with forerunners (inconsistent and only sets) from tropical cyclone Bill that easily pushes into the head high range only by dark. On Saturday SE swells become more consistent with increasing size and by Sunday we should have medium (chest to well overhead sets) for best spots with an angle becoming almost SSE.

This guy is usually who I go to, to have my hopes of big surf dashed on the rocks, so to speak. He's super conservative so I definitely tend to trust his judgement.

Official Surfing Thread : THis weekend is looking good,...

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 08:51:12 +0000

Author: VermontRider
Subject: 26252
Posted: Aug/17/2009 at 8:51am

THis weekend is looking good, kids! I'll be at the shore this weekend!
http://www.heritagesurf.com/wavecast.php

Official Surfing Thread : HURRICANE BILL!!!!!!!!!!Good possibility...

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 08:18:06 +0000

Author: Phatman
Subject: 26252
Posted: Aug/17/2009 at 8:18am

HURRICANE BILL!!!!!!!!!!

Good possibility of swell for this weekend

Official Surfing Thread : I fell in front of my board and...

Sun, 16 Aug 2009 23:23:04 +0000

Author: hana24
Subject: 26252
Posted: Aug/16/2009 at 11:23pm

I fell in front of my board and I got hit on my left temple by my board. It hurts to chew now

I hurt myself on the day when the waves are tiny.

Official Surfing Thread : I wishhave time set aside...

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 13:29:51 +0000

Author: Piranha
Subject: 26252
Posted: Aug/14/2009 at 1:29pm

I wish

have time set aside for next month, but I'm craving surf so bad...fortunately it's been only knee high/maybe waist, here, the past month

Official Surfing Thread : Almost the weekend...gonna surf...

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 11:30:48 +0000

Author: hana24
Subject: 26252
Posted: Aug/14/2009 at 11:30am

Almost the weekend...gonna surf Saturday and Sunday

Official Surfing Thread : That is an art form Turning the...

Mon, 10 Aug 2009 18:34:29 +0000

Author: Timmay_650
Subject: 26252
Posted: Aug/10/2009 at 6:34pm

That is an art form Turning the board around and make be made to be as nice as a late drop into a barrel. If you get good, when I was longboarding a lot you can get you where you paddle as fast as you can to get an outside wave and right before you hit it you sit on the tail and spin it around fast and one strong paddle and you are on the wave it is sweet when it works.
I know what you mean about awkward. I don't have too much problem on my 8 it is pretty small for a long board and easy to move but when I go down to San Diego I ride my cousin's long boards. They have huge ones the only one I like is for my 14 girl cousin which is a 9'0. The Rest are tanks. I have fallen over so many times on those things. Trying to turn them but they just go straight and my body does the turning.
When you get to a 9'0 you have to learn how to walk them just to ride them well. If you are not one the tail of my cousins board it will not turn.

Official Surfing Thread : yeah, the 9'0"...

Mon, 10 Aug 2009 10:40:41 +0000

Author: Piranha
Subject: 26252
Posted: Aug/10/2009 at 10:40am

yeah, the 9'0" paddles amazing (of course), but when I went to turn around for a wave, it took me forever to get it turned around.

Plus, it was just so awkward to control because of the weight and size...I would need to be a lot stronger to even get close to be able to handle that thing (god forbid, it ever hit me in the head...it would probably crack my skull). I can see why people get overwhelmed when trying to learn on them.

ideally, I should have tried it on a tiny/mellow, but really long period ground swell...but we rarely get that (we usually get either medium to large ground swells or small to medium crumbly windswells)

Official Surfing Thread : I tried a longboard (8'0)...

Sun, 09 Aug 2009 20:03:50 +0000

Author: Timmay_650
Subject: 26252
Posted: Aug/09/2009 at 8:03pm

I tried a longboard (8'0) a few days ago and taught some one how to surf but paddling of that things was so fast it was weird. The first few I didn't really paddle b/c i would of been too far inside.

Official Surfing Thread : I tried my 9 foot longboard...

Fri, 07 Aug 2009 14:02:27 +0000

Author: Piranha
Subject: 26252
Posted: Aug/07/2009 at 2:02pm

I tried my 9 foot longboard about a week ago and I couldn't even ride the damn thing. The waves were actually kinda decent 2-3 ft...maybe too good for my first time on a log.

anyway, I could stand up and go straight a few times, but I mostly pearled the nose. The few times I tried to turn, I fell immediately.

strange, considering I skipped the whole longboard thing while learning and now I can rip pretty good on a shortboard...but can't even ride a stupid longboard.

don't know whether to sell the longboard or keep it around for when the waves are less than a foot...but , then again, I probably wouldn't even want to suit up for that crap

Official Surfing Thread : It seems like I always get a rash...

Fri, 07 Aug 2009 11:08:47 +0000

Author: Timmay_650
Subject: 26252
Posted: Aug/07/2009 at 11:08am

It seems like I always get a rash somewhere when I surf without one. So I like one better. But it is nice to not have to deal with one. If I did it more I would like it better and didn't get a rash.

Lineears
My advice for turning is stay low on the board like your body. A high center of gravity will make it harder to stay on. Don't try and do some huge carve just something small. You have a lot of board to move it won't move like a snowboard. Just put a little pressure on one side and hold it and keep your knees bent. Most people fine turning front side is a lot easier, so you would just roll you weight to the toes. Probable about the same amount of pressure as it would take to get you an edge on a snowboard.

Official Surfing Thread : I like to wear wet suit when i...

Fri, 07 Aug 2009 09:48:09 +0000

Author: lineears
Subject: 26252
Posted: Aug/07/2009 at 9:48am

I like to wear wet suit when i surf...dont' know what the difference between 3/2 or 5/4...

but hey, whatever keepsm e warm. water up here is definetly colder than the water down there lol..

but i've been slowly progessing..i've been able to stand up more than half the times on the surf board..long enough that i tried to turn but have no idea how.

any tips lol

Official Surfing Thread : Originally posted by Phatman Originally...

Fri, 07 Aug 2009 06:06:23 +0000

Author: VermontRider
Subject: 26252
Posted: Aug/07/2009 at 6:06am

Originally posted by Phatman

Originally posted by Timmay_650

]I like surfing best in a 3/2 wetsuit over board shorts or anything else. I learned how to really surf in a wet suit. So when I go down to So cal in the summer it just feels weird not to wear one.

Some people up here are like that and wear their fullsoots year round, but personally I'd rather be a little cold than wear a wetsoot.

+1
Usually, it's bareback or my 5/4. I'll bust out the spring for cool fall days, but prefer not to. Hate booties. Despise gloves and hood, but you have to do what you have to do.

Official Surfing Thread : Originally posted by Timmay_650]I...

Fri, 07 Aug 2009 04:41:45 +0000

Author: Phatman
Subject: 26252
Posted: Aug/07/2009 at 4:41am

Some people up here are like that and wear their fullsoots year round, but personally I'd rather be a little cold than wear a wetsoot.

Official Surfing Thread : I like surfing best in a 3/2 wetsuit...

Fri, 07 Aug 2009 00:14:29 +0000

Author: Timmay_650
Subject: 26252
Posted: Aug/07/2009 at 12:14am

I like surfing best in a 3/2 wetsuit over board shorts or anything else. I learned how to really surf in a wet suit. So when I go down to So cal in the summer it just feels weird not to wear one.

Official Surfing Thread : Originally posted by PhatmanI...

Thu, 06 Aug 2009 18:42:08 +0000

Author: hana24
Subject: 26252
Posted: Aug/06/2009 at 6:42pm

Originally posted by Phatman

I hate wetsoots, but I would kill to be ablle to wear 3/2 in winter. up here its a minnimum of 5/4, with a hood booties and gloves

That is cold...I don't think I can be in the water then during winter if you need that much. I get cold easily too.

Official Surfing Thread : I hate wetsoots, but I would kill...

Thu, 06 Aug 2009 18:40:29 +0000

Author: Phatman
Subject: 26252
Posted: Aug/06/2009 at 6:40pm

I hate wetsoots, but I would kill to be ablle to wear 3/2 in winter. up here its a minnimum of 5/4, with a hood booties and gloves

Official Surfing Thread : Originally posted by Timmay_650]^^...

Thu, 06 Aug 2009 18:30:28 +0000

Author: hana24
Subject: 26252
Posted: Aug/06/2009 at 6:30pm

Originally posted by Timmay_650

]^^ In So Cal? Tell that is a joke. You can get away just fine using a spring suit. I have been surfing in So Cal on Christmas without a wetsuit.
If you want Cold water come to half moon bay (where mavericks is), that water is always cold

I think it's relative I was dying from cold in the water in socal...my hands and feet went numb with a 3/2 full suit in winter. I think I'll freeze more if I'm up in half moon bay.

Official Surfing Thread : Growing up in FL I surfed about...

Thu, 06 Aug 2009 18:27:24 +0000

Author: Phatman
Subject: 26252
Posted: Aug/06/2009 at 6:27pm

Growing up in FL I surfed about 51 weeks out of the year in boardshorts and a 2mm jacket. Now I live in New England and you have to wear a fullsoot into fecking June. Winter on the Atlantic is when all the swells, other than hurricane swells, come.

The tail on my fish is 14.5, I think, I really like it so far.

Official Surfing Thread : ^^ In So Cal? Tell that is a joke....

Thu, 06 Aug 2009 17:16:52 +0000

Author: Timmay_650
Subject: 26252
Posted: Aug/06/2009 at 5:16pm

^^ In So Cal? Tell that is a joke. You can get away just fine using a spring suit. I have been surfing in So Cal on Christmas without a wetsuit.
If you want Cold water come to half moon bay (where mavericks is), that water is always cold

Official Surfing Thread : surfing during the winter is freaking...

Thu, 06 Aug 2009 17:09:46 +0000

Author: BboyTommy
Subject: 26252
Posted: Aug/06/2009 at 5:09pm

surfing during the winter is freaking cold. but sometimes those swells are just too good to pass up.

Official Surfing Thread : who surfs durng the winter?? ain't...

Thu, 06 Aug 2009 16:04:59 +0000

Author: lineears
Subject: 26252
Posted: Aug/06/2009 at 4:04pm

who surfs durng the winter??

ain't the crazy talk?

might have a chance to go surfing by the end of august

woot!

Official Surfing Thread : I still haven't surfed since...

Thu, 06 Aug 2009 15:36:06 +0000

Author: courtnayyydear
Subject: 26252
Posted: Aug/06/2009 at 3:36pm

I still haven't surfed since this winter. It makes me sad.

Official Surfing Thread : ...well, you don't...

Thu, 06 Aug 2009 14:16:30 +0000

Author: Piranha
Subject: 26252
Posted: Aug/06/2009 at 2:16pm

...well, you don't want the tail too big and beefy...just bigger than the robber and even a little bigger than the piranha for small to mushy onshore waves. Some of the tails on those old school style fish are redonkulously wide which I'm sure contribute to some really funky turning performance.

Look at the waves machado is riding on the robber video - they aren't your average onshore mush. Those are kinda clean, down the line waves. Granted, the first couple of waves aren't barrelling (a little "fat"), and that's where the wider nose and thickness comes in, but decent waves by my spot's standards.

sounds like I'm acting like I know more about board design than al merrick or machado (which I absolutely dont), but you have to agree that, in order to sell a new model, it has to have something that really stands out...in this case, it's definitely the tail.

Official Surfing Thread : Originally posted by shop_39014 one...

Thu, 06 Aug 2009 13:24:53 +0000

Author: Phatman
Subject: 26252
Posted: Aug/06/2009 at 1:24pm

Originally posted by shop_39014

one thing I see that I don't like about the "robber" is the swallow tail is sooo pulled in...seems like just aesthetics considering a tail that small is going to basically perform like a pintail

even my piranha's tail is really too pulled in for the small wave board it mostly is. From my experience, a larger split swallow tail turns easier for super fast direction changes in sectiony, small waves (mine also has a little too much tail rocker...but that's another subject).

A smaller swallow tail is going to be more stable for hollower, down the line waves...all things considered, tails that pinny don't really want to turn as much as you have to make them turn (kinda like having less sidecut on a snowboard)

I concur, for the most part. The thing that helps it a little from being like a round pin is the way they pull it in with the channels(or whatever you want to call them). The big beefy tail is GREAT for small mushy conditions, I'm still waiting for a decent swell to test my new fish in some better waves, but Hurricane season is coming

Official Surfing Thread : one thing I see that I don't...

Thu, 06 Aug 2009 09:15:52 +0000

Author: Piranha
Subject: 26252
Posted: Aug/06/2009 at 9:15am

one thing I see that I don't like about the "robber" is the swallow tail is sooo pulled in...seems like just aesthetics considering a tail that small is going to basically perform like a pintail

even my piranha's tail is really too pulled in for the small wave board it mostly is. From my experience, a larger split swallow tail turns easier for super fast direction changes in sectiony, small waves (mine also has a little too much tail rocker...but that's another subject).

A smaller swallow tail is going to be more stable for hollower, down the line waves...all things considered, tails that pinny don't really want to turn as much as you have to make them turn (kinda like having less sidecut on a snowboard)

Official Surfing Thread : I do that a lot after I have used...

Wed, 05 Aug 2009 21:14:22 +0000

Author: Timmay_650
Subject: 26252
Posted: Aug/05/2009 at 9:14pm

I do that a lot after I have used most of my energy and my arms are getting sore. Or if it is a nice day and I just like sitting out there.

Official Surfing Thread : Originally posted by Timmay_650]The...

Wed, 05 Aug 2009 20:57:14 +0000

Author: Piranha
Subject: 26252
Posted: Aug/05/2009 at 8:57pm

Originally posted by Timmay_650

]The puck I don't have that problem with but my Pel Mel I get that a lot. So I just try and avoid the Mel in waves like that.
...

...well, yeah, but sometimes I paddle out in weak waves and a few rogue good waves come in...so, if no one else is going for it, I just make an effort on them anyway

Official Surfing Thread : My brother's been loving...

Wed, 05 Aug 2009 12:17:44 +0000

Author: VermontRider
Subject: 26252
Posted: Aug/05/2009 at 12:17pm

My brother's been loving his Pods.
http://www.cisurfboards.com/SB_pod.asp

Official Surfing Thread : The puck I don't have that...

Wed, 05 Aug 2009 12:06:29 +0000

Author: Timmay_650
Subject: 26252
Posted: Aug/05/2009 at 12:06pm

The puck I don't have that problem with but my Pel Mel I get that a lot. So I just try and avoid the Mel in waves like that.
If I could only have one board I would choose the puck. It has been my favorite all around board of any I have owned.

Official Surfing Thread : the puck looks good. One of...

Wed, 05 Aug 2009 11:11:35 +0000

Author: Piranha
Subject: 26252
Posted: Aug/05/2009 at 11:11am

the puck looks good.

One of the things I've noticed on the rounder nose fishes is that if the waves happen to get juicy, shapely/barreling and close to head high, the nose will dig into the face. This makes me fall most times because, unlike a pointy nose, you have to get into the habit of squatting and shifting your weight back some...which I never remember to do.

the fish I had before the piranha was pointier nosed - fastest small wave board I've ever had (too bad it was poly and pretty much toast within 2 years). It looked a lot like the puck, except mine had almost no rocker (friend made it for me that way at my request). The rounder nose fishes, however, paddle much better/easier. It's a compromise.

Official Surfing Thread : Originally posted by airik my...

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 23:10:48 +0000

Author: Timmay_650
Subject: 26252
Posted: Aug/04/2009 at 11:10pm

Originally posted by airik

my next surfboard...sick! saw it at killer dana this weekend channel island robber

I have a M10 puck it is a little different shape but they same idea. It is such a fun board to surf. I loved it the first wave I caught on it and it was a really crappy wave. It got even better when i found good waves for it.

I finally learned how to ride my new board (Pel Mel Surftech). Well I just know it can only ride some waves but i really enjoy it now.

Official Surfing Thread : hahaha

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 18:51:10 +0000

Author: BboyTommy
Subject: 26252
Posted: Aug/04/2009 at 6:51pm

hahaha

Official Surfing Thread : Originally posted by...

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 16:27:19 +0000

Author: Piranha
Subject: 26252
Posted: Aug/04/2009 at 4:27pm

Originally posted by airik

my next surfboard...sick! saw it at killer dana this weekend channel island robber

yeah, that board should go good. Seems a bit expensive though, considering it's has basically the same dimensions as a lot of other fishy swallowtail "grovelers" available:

* Proctor "module"
* M10 "hogfish"
* Lost "round nose Fish"
* HIC "wombat"
* T.Patterson "speed fish"
* Kechele "stub fish"
* etc., etc.

...plus, CI is so popular, that model is usually out of stock.

my Rusty piranha has similar dims and paddles crazy good. It's fun in smallish, fatter higher tide waves (waist to head high), but, contrary to popular belief, these type boards don't do well in knee high waves unless really punchy...although, I've been known to still mess around with mine in crap knee high just because I don't like logboards.

Official Surfing Thread : so, I'm guessing you were...

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 15:56:07 +0000

Author: Piranha
Subject: 26252
Posted: Aug/04/2009 at 3:56pm

so, I'm guessing you were laying down while you rode that wave?

Official Surfing Thread : Originally posted by airikgot...

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 15:06:57 +0000

Author: hana24
Subject: 26252
Posted: Aug/04/2009 at 3:06pm

Originally posted by airik

got my first ever gopro video clip up...
[tube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zQvQZ_ztPMI[/tube]

I don't see the nuclear power plant...

Official Surfing Thread : got my first ever gopro video...

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 14:59:43 +0000

Author: airik
Subject: 26252
Posted: Aug/04/2009 at 2:59pm

got my first ever gopro video clip up...
[tube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zQvQZ_ztPMI[/tube]

Official Surfing Thread : ^^^ best luck with that. Hopefully...

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 10:01:51 +0000

Author: Timmay_650
Subject: 26252
Posted: Aug/04/2009 at 10:01am

^^^ best luck with that. Hopefully there will be something out there this weekend. I might had out there today. Haven't decide yet.
p.s to me the water is always cold when you get in there.

Official Surfing Thread : I'm heading out to Linda...

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 08:56:16 +0000

Author: Dirtydragon
Subject: 26252
Posted: Aug/04/2009 at 8:56am

I'm heading out to Linda Mar for my surfing lessons this weekend! woot!

Official Surfing Thread : Got out Sat. morning and evening,...

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 08:42:15 +0000

Author: VermontRider
Subject: 26252
Posted: Aug/04/2009 at 8:42am

Got out Sat. morning and evening, Sunday evening and Monday morning in NJ. Got a couple of fun waves, but the sandbars are killer this year. The bottom just sucks out beneath you. I'm still getting sand out of various parts of me.

Official Surfing Thread : man i cant believe i missed out...

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 08:12:50 +0000

Author: BboyTommy
Subject: 26252
Posted: Aug/04/2009 at 8:12am

man i cant believe i missed out on watching those people take waves at the wedge. freaking crazy.

Official Surfing Thread : 6'1" Egan6'2"Keoki...

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 00:02:23 +0000

Author: adeodadus
Subject: 26252
Posted: Aug/04/2009 at 12:02am

6'1" Egan
6'2"Keoki Fish
6'4"Keoki swallow tail
6'8"/7'0"/8'5" (harldy ride)

Best South Swells so far in a couple years at least Wished I could go to a this planned surf trip to Nicaragua : can't get off work and can't spare the $$$ :: so anyone who has been there... represent

Official Surfing Thread : my next surfboard...sick!...

Mon, 03 Aug 2009 18:13:15 +0000

Author: airik
Subject: 26252
Posted: Aug/03/2009 at 6:13pm

my next surfboard...sick! saw it at killer dana this weekend channel island robber

Official Surfing Thread : Originally posted by PhatmanI...

Mon, 03 Aug 2009 14:44:00 +0000

Author: Timmay_650
Subject: 26252
Posted: Aug/03/2009 at 2:44pm

Originally posted by Phatman

I have the waterproof Olympus. I've thought about paddling out with it before but I figured I'd either drop it or it would just get in the way and be annoying

You need to get a friend to get one too then you just take picture of each other surfing. I was watching kids do it and it worked pretty well from what I saw and they said. But one of the almost lost his a few days before b/c he was surfing mavericks and the wrist cord broke. That wasn't a shock to me.

Official Surfing Thread : the wedge during last weeks south...

Mon, 03 Aug 2009 12:16:48 +0000

Author: airik
Subject: 26252
Posted: Aug/03/2009 at 12:16pm

the wedge during last weeks south swell...sick footage
[tube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KzQOrK6awUs[/tube]

[tube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OeL1KJepYps[/tube]

Official Surfing Thread : I have the waterproof Olympus....

Mon, 03 Aug 2009 11:07:48 +0000

Author: Phatman
Subject: 26252
Posted: Aug/03/2009 at 11:07am

I have the waterproof Olympus. I've thought about paddling out with it before but I figured I'd either drop it or it would just get in the way and be annoying

Official Surfing Thread : it has single photo, photo every...

Mon, 03 Aug 2009 10:24:53 +0000

Author: airik
Subject: 26252
Posted: Aug/03/2009 at 10:24am

it has single photo, photo every few seconds or video... BUT, what sucks is there is an auto shut off feature to save batteries...and when you turn it back on it goes by default to single photo. (according to the manual you can change all those settings but i think this one was a demo or something cause none of the settings were changing...)... quality is amazing though.

Official Surfing Thread : How does that thing work? Does...

Mon, 03 Aug 2009 10:09:07 +0000

Author: Phatman
Subject: 26252
Posted: Aug/03/2009 at 10:09am

How does that thing work? Does it just snap pictures and video at regular intervals?

I'm weird, in 12-13 years of surfing, I don't have a single picture of me doing it

Besides I don't actually think my surfing is good enough to actually show it to anybody that didn't have to live through it.

Official Surfing Thread : surfed san onofre, trestles and...

Mon, 03 Aug 2009 09:49:56 +0000

Author: airik
Subject: 26252
Posted: Aug/03/2009 at 9:49am

surfed san onofre, trestles and san clemente this weekend...75 degree water was unbelievable! Trestles had the best waves, more technical surfing/ faster, hollower waves...worth the 30 minute hike down. I set up the go pro video from the shop, only used it one day but have one decent video. I'll get it set uploaded maybe tonight. (on my laptop at home). pretty cool device, have some ideas to improve as three waves didn't record!!! , but all in all fun toy.

Official Surfing Thread : Some Mushy waist to chest high...

Mon, 03 Aug 2009 09:41:51 +0000

Author: Phatman
Subject: 26252
Posted: Aug/03/2009 at 9:41am

Some Mushy waist to chest high waves on Saturday. I can't wait til hurricane season.

Official Surfing Thread : Thighihigh closeouts in RI this...

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 19:09:50 +0000

Author: Phatman
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jul/27/2009 at 7:09pm

Thighihigh closeouts in RI this afternoon....

Official Surfing Thread : dang, its freaking crazy out there....

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 19:00:18 +0000

Author: BboyTommy
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jul/27/2009 at 7:00pm

dang, its freaking crazy out there.

Official Surfing Thread : Yea I was watching the US Open...

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 14:50:06 +0000

Author: Timmay_650
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jul/27/2009 at 2:50pm

Yea I was watching the US Open and you could see the people just get moved around by the currents.
Yea I was going to go today but I reloaded my operating system but if i don't have to work tomorrow, I am off to the beach.

Official Surfing Thread : Originally posted by Timmay_650] Originally...

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 13:56:51 +0000

Author: hana24
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jul/27/2009 at 1:56pm

Originally posted by Timmay_650

]

Originally posted by hana24

A huge swell is coming in this weekend. Most places are gonna get 5-8ft and the wedge might get 20ft

Did you hear it killed someone?

http://www.surfline.com/surf-news/bodysurfer-dies-at-wedge-big-swell-sweeps-lawndale-man-into-rocks_28929/

Yeah I've heard about it. I went and saw the wedge and people trying to ride that thing on Friday. It's intense and I'm sure people who go there know the dangers of entering the water. It's still sad though.

I went out on Saturday and the waves were a lot bigger than I'm normally used too, plus the currents were pretty strong and I drifted like crazy.

Official Surfing Thread : yeah i heard yesterday. i wish...

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 02:57:04 +0000

Author: BboyTommy
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jul/27/2009 at 2:57am

yeah i heard yesterday. i wish was back home to watch people take some of those 20 footers.

Official Surfing Thread : Originally posted by hana24A...

Sat, 25 Jul 2009 09:59:33 +0000

Author: Timmay_650
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jul/25/2009 at 9:59am

Originally posted by hana24

A huge swell is coming in this weekend. Most places are gonna get 5-8ft and the wedge might get 20ft

Did you hear it killed someone?

http://www.surfline.com/surf-news/bodysurfer-dies-at-wedge-big-swell-sweeps-lawndale-man-into-rocks_28929/

Official Surfing Thread : Don't you waste my ear infuktion...

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 09:41:53 +0000

Author: Phatman
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jul/24/2009 at 9:41am

Don't you waste my ear infuktion swell

I don't often make sacrifices like this for others

Official Surfing Thread : My brother e-mailed me the surf...

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 08:45:51 +0000

Author: VermontRider
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jul/24/2009 at 8:45am

My brother e-mailed me the surf forecast. I can't go down this weekend.

Official Surfing Thread : Huntington Beach here I come....... ...

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 07:45:41 +0000

Author: openwheelracing
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jul/24/2009 at 7:45am

Huntington Beach here I come.......

Official Surfing Thread : VR, I hope you and any of the...

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 07:38:49 +0000

Author: Phatman
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jul/24/2009 at 7:38am

VR, I hope you and any of the other surfing New Englanders on here are getting out today, or at least sometime this weekend. Wave Cam looked pretty EPIC (for a summer swell) this morning. Meanwhile I can barely stand on solid ground right now due to an ear infuction. If I get some semblance of balance back by Sunday, I'll probably make it out somewhere in RI. PM me if your interested in meeting up.

Official Surfing Thread : according to oceanweather,...

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 08:10:42 +0000

Author: Piranha
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jul/16/2009 at 8:10am

according to oceanweather, Brighton had a fun little 2 foot windswell peaking yesterday and decreasing today...and it's summer warm...you're missing out!

Official Surfing Thread : yep, a longboard and a modern...

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 13:26:56 +0000

Author: Piranha
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jul/15/2009 at 1:26pm

yep, a longboard and a modern wetsuit is all Bboy needs.

I realize the water is relatively cold and murky brown, but you do get used to it pretty quick (I've been riding in the same for years). Those conditions can be intimidating at first, but just wait for some other people to paddle out first and then join them.

Official Surfing Thread : Originally posted by shop_...

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 13:17:27 +0000

Author: VermontRider
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jul/15/2009 at 1:17pm

Originally posted by shop_39014

Originally posted by BboyTommy

im in a city right next to the beach but i cant surfcuz its a pepple beach. and the water is ridiculously cold.

pebble beaches can be very good, especially at point breaks...however, Brighton's "wave window" is extremely small

your best waves are going to probably be on that rare, huge, perfectly angled south groundswell

...however, local windswells are going to be your staple. Just find a sheltered spot that will block the wind. Brighton marina is said to be one of your better spots

there's also a few other spots within a short driving distance - they're going to be a little sloppy, but it's better than nothing.

I actually think you're missing out on something really fun that's right in your backyard - If I were you, I'd buy a wetsuit and a longboard and get on it

A longboard is key to have in your quiver, especially if you live in a place with "no waves." It was one of the best investments I ever made. You can just sit on the outside and catch rides on waves that would be unridable in most cases. People shred Lake Michigan with longboards.

Official Surfing Thread : Originally...

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 12:53:22 +0000

Author: Piranha
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jul/15/2009 at 12:53pm

Originally posted by BboyTommy

im in a city right next to the beach but i cant surfcuz its a pepple beach. and the water is ridiculously cold.

pebble beaches can be very good, especially at point breaks...however, Brighton's "wave window" is extremely small

your good waves are going to very rare - on a huge, perfectly angled south groundswell

...however, local windswells are going to be your staple. Just find a sheltered spot that will block the wind. Brighton marina is said to be one of your better spots

there's also a few other spots within a short driving distance - they're going to be a little sloppy, but it's better than nothing. Oh and, believe it or not, you'll get used to the cold and brown water...I've been surfing in the same for years

I actually think you're missing out on something really fun that's right in your backyard - If I were you, I'd buy a wetsuit and a longboard and get on it

Official Surfing Thread : What the heck is a "Pepple...

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 10:39:47 +0000

Author: Phatman
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jul/15/2009 at 10:39am

What the heck is a "Pepple Beach?"

Ridiculously cold water is what wetsoots are for.

Official Surfing Thread : im in brighton, uk.

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 10:30:02 +0000

Author: BboyTommy
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jul/15/2009 at 10:30am

im in brighton, uk.

Official Surfing Thread : im in a city right next to the...

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 10:29:40 +0000

Author: BboyTommy
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jul/15/2009 at 10:29am

im in a city right next to the beach but i cant surf cuz its a pepple beach. and the water is ridiculously cold.

Official Surfing Thread : ahh...yes, that Lost's...

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 09:27:33 +0000

Author: Piranha
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jul/15/2009 at 9:27am

ahh...yes, that Lost's actual model name is "Round Nose Fish", but the logo does have a gnarly looking fish on it (not sure if it's a pirahna).

...my Rusty is actually called the "Pirahna" model.

Waves are looking as bad as they get here (knee high and super weak) - I don't think even my fish will go in them. I'm looking forward to just doing some cruising on my new 9'0"

Official Surfing Thread : Originally posted by shop_39014 Originally...

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 06:26:38 +0000

Author: VermontRider
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jul/15/2009 at 6:26am

Originally posted by shop_39014

Originally posted by VermontRider

Channel Islands Flyer II 7'2"
Lost Fish 6'6"
Lost Fish 6'2"
Spectrum Longboard 11'
Laird Stand Up Paddle Board 13'

...Finally got to paddle out for my first 09 session on Saturday. I got to enjoy knee to chest high clean surf with beautiful weather and water warm enough to not wear a wetsuit, in Jersey. Took the Piranha out and had a blast.

Piranha?...that wasn't in your list

It's the 6'2" Fish.

Official Surfing Thread : Originally posted by shop_39014 I...

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 19:54:43 +0000

Author: Timmay_650
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jul/14/2009 at 7:54pm

Originally posted by shop_39014

I just got a longboard (9'0" Robert August WIR)

...hopefully, trying it for the first time next week

(added it to my quiver in my other post)

I had a nice longboard 9'0" and that was such a fun board. I wish I still had it but I have a 8'0" now which I don't like as much but the 9'0". But I sold it for what I paid $300 and used it for a few months.

Official Surfing Thread : Originally posted by VermontRider Channel...

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 15:33:05 +0000

Author: Piranha
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jul/13/2009 at 3:33pm

Piranha?...that wasn't in your list

Official Surfing Thread : Originally posted by VermontRiderFinally...

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 14:59:35 +0000

Author: Ty Phi
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jul/13/2009 at 2:59pm

Originally posted by VermontRider

Finally got to paddle out for my first 09 session on Saturday. I got to enjoy knee to chest high clean surf with beautiful weather and water warm enough to not wear a wetsuit, in Jersey. Took the Piranha out and had a blast.

Perfect day man. I'm going out on the North Shore on Oahu today to see if I can grab my first wave.

Official Surfing Thread : I just got a longboard (9'0"...

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 10:45:42 +0000

Author: Piranha
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jul/13/2009 at 10:45am

I just got a longboard (9'0" Robert August WIR)

...hopefully, trying it for the first time next week

(added it to my quiver in my other post)

Official Surfing Thread : Sorry, Puppy dogs, Kittens, and...

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 08:04:52 +0000

Author: Phatman
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jul/13/2009 at 8:04am

Sorry,

Puppy dogs, Kittens, and Rainbows

Official Surfing Thread : Originally posted by PhatmanMaybe...

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 08:02:50 +0000

Author: VermontRider
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jul/13/2009 at 8:02am

Originally posted by Phatman

Maybe I should start making more trips down to Jersey, but that's significantly farther than where I normally go

I got a bunch of yardwork done though.

Watch your attitude, mister!

Official Surfing Thread : Maybe I should start making more...

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 07:41:06 +0000

Author: Phatman
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jul/13/2009 at 7:41am

Maybe I should start making more trips down to Jersey, but that's significantly farther than where I normally go

I got a bunch of yardwork done though.

Official Surfing Thread : Got out this weekend, again...

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 07:25:57 +0000

Author: VermontRider
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jul/13/2009 at 7:25am

Got out this weekend, again in NJ. Really fun Saturday morning. Some nice clean waves with some good power to them, head high on set. Surfed in a spring suit. For a while near low it was really sucking the bottom out on some of the bigger waves. I cracked a rail on my leg on my last ride of the day, but it was easily repaired with some sun cure. It got a lot colder on Sunday and I had to put on a full suit. The waves were much smaller, chest high on set, but at least I got out there. Surfed the Lost Fish both days. Great weather both days. Tons of fun.

Official Surfing Thread : I'm on Surfermag.com! I'm...

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 08:38:39 +0000

Author: VermontRider
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jul/08/2009 at 8:38am

I'm on Surfermag.com! I'm in a picture on one of the featured stories. I'm in the middle of the pic with green boardshorts and a white shirt on. It's my best side... my back!
http://surfermag.com/features/onlineexclusives/stand_up_paddle_for_autism_in_nyc/
I'm doing this again this year. PM me if you are interested in sponsoring me. Any amount is welcome!

Official Surfing Thread : I'm pretty much a male genitalia,...

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 08:31:23 +0000

Author: Phatman
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jun/30/2009 at 8:31am

I'm pretty much a male genitalia, so prolly so.

Official Surfing Thread : We'll see if they like...

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 08:29:19 +0000

Author: VermontRider
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jun/30/2009 at 8:29am

We'll see if they like me more. Is there a sarcasm font?

Official Surfing Thread : Originally posted by VermontRiderNo...

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 08:27:02 +0000

Author: Phatman
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jun/30/2009 at 8:27am

Originally posted by VermontRider

No one should ever start surfing. It sucks. Same with riding powder. Just avoid it altogether and you will be much happier.

Careful, my post that said that got deleted

Official Surfing Thread : No one should ever start surfing....

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 08:25:35 +0000

Author: VermontRider
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jun/30/2009 at 8:25am

No one should ever start surfing. It sucks. Same with riding powder. Just avoid it altogether and you will be much happier.

Official Surfing Thread : I got a trac pad on the way, but...

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 06:29:07 +0000

Author: Phatman
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jun/30/2009 at 6:29am

I got a trac pad on the way, but I wanted to ride it

Official Surfing Thread : ^^no tail pad...I don't...

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 21:04:52 +0000

Author: Piranha
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jun/29/2009 at 9:04pm

^^no tail pad...I don't know how you guys do it. The ball of my foot would be in such pain by the end of the first session.

Official Surfing Thread : I would recommend lessons if you...

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 17:24:28 +0000

Author: hana24
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jun/29/2009 at 5:24pm

I would recommend lessons if you want to try surfing. Most of the surf schools down here have the wetsuit and board, etc included in the lesson price so if you find that surfing isn't for you, you didn't spend too much buying a board. Also with the lesson, they take you to places that are less crowded, suited to your ability level, and the vibe of the place is more mellow. Plus I think other surfers avoid these areas because there are noobs in the water.

I wouldn't just go to any place and try to surf without some sort of instruction. That would be dangerous for you and to others in the water. Just my two cents.

Official Surfing Thread : 6'6" Quad Fish

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 17:22:01 +0000

Author: Phatman
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jun/29/2009 at 5:22pm

6'6" Quad Fish

Official Surfing Thread : This will probably get deleted,...

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 17:12:10 +0000

Author: Phatman
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jun/29/2009 at 5:12pm

This will probably get deleted, but....

NOOB RULE #1 DO NOT TRY AND SURF NEAR OTHER PEOPLE UNTIL YOU CAN CONTROL YOUR BOARD. Until you can control your board you have a 6-12ft fiberglass rocket that can do some pretty serious damage. If you ever meet me I can show you a few different scars 2 pretty notable ones on my forehead, from surfboards. You will also more times than not be in the way. This pisses people off, it's not like snowboarding where people will just laugh a little and go around you. If you can't get out of people in the lineups way, you take a very real chance of getting your a$$ kicked. Localism isn't cool, but it is real.

Ears,

positioning is different on every board, and also depends on your size. In general you want to try and position yourself in the middle maybe a little more towards the nose, if the nose of your board is way up in the air, you're too far back.

There is no "easy way" to standup. The best way to do it is to put your hands flat on the deck and "pop" up once you start pushing down no part of your body should touch the board until your feet hit, your knees should be bent and your feet should be pretty far apart when you first stand, keep your center of gravity low and use your hips and shoulders to turn.

A shorter board is absolutely not easier to learn on, longboards are easier to paddle into waves and much more stable.

Official Surfing Thread : no, a shorter board is more...

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 16:38:53 +0000

Author: Piranha
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jun/29/2009 at 4:38pm

no, a shorter board is more difficult.

a longer/wider board is more stable. This will allow you to paddle and maybe even stand up with less chance of tipping over.

position yourself on your stomach wherever you feel most balanced. The nose shouldn't be sticking up too far in the air, nor should the tail.

there is no "easy" button for standing up on a surfboard. You need to have tight stomach muscles before even getting in the water, so you can just pop up in one quick motion. Before your trip, do a couple of weeks of training that includes sit-ups and push-ups

Official Surfing Thread : Noobie surfer here. Very noob,...

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 15:32:20 +0000

Author: lineears
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jun/29/2009 at 3:32pm

Noobie surfer here. Very noob, only been twice in 4 years AHAHHA :D

But have a crap load of fun gettin worked by mother nature's waves...but not so fun drinking half the ocean once every 5 minutes.

I can already stand up sometimes (when i'm almost at stop haha) but a lot of times i either miss it or get swallowed up by the wave.

It seems to be shorter the board = easier to learn correct?

Where should i be positioning myself when i surf? (more at the top or more at the bottem) when the wave is coming and i'm paddling away for my life...

Is there a "easy" way to just stand with balance? I find it very hard to stand up while trying to balance myself...

Too bad the closes beach that is surfable is either a 4 hour drive + 1 hour ferry down to tofino, or a 5-6 hour drive down to oregon.....hence i've only been couple times...

Official Surfing Thread : I have a 8' longboard...still...

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 15:13:21 +0000

Author: hana24
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jun/29/2009 at 3:13pm

I have a 8' longboard...still trying to get up, but hope to be able to soon

Official Surfing Thread : I rent a 12' longboard for...

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 14:53:50 +0000

Author: zakk
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jun/29/2009 at 2:53pm

I rent a 12' longboard for when I go out. just started this season, having a lot of fun doing it

Official Surfing Thread : Shipman - 6'6"...

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 11:02:34 +0000

Author: Piranha
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jun/29/2009 at 11:02am

Shipman - 6'6" High Performance Shortboard (fiberglass)
Rusty - 6'4" Pirahna Modern Fish (Tuflite)
Robert August - 9"0" What I Ride Longboard (Tuflite)

Official Surfing Thread : Probably 9 out of ten people I've...

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 10:34:50 +0000

Author: Phatman
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jun/29/2009 at 10:34am

Probably 9 out of ten people I've tried to teach to surf hated it because they weren't willing to put the time into figuring out positioning on the board how to effectively paddle duck-dive etc etc, so they ended up getting worked the whole time. So in all honesty, if you only have a couple days, IMO you shouldn't bother. You wanna ride waves grab a sponge, it's a lot easier to learn in a couple days. You can still have a lot of fun in the shorepound with a sponge, and you don't have to drink half the ocean.

Official Surfing Thread : just surfed this am one cove...

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 10:18:57 +0000

Author: airik
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jun/29/2009 at 10:18am

just surfed this am one cove over from this link, clean but small http://www.sigward.com
-9'0" SF surf shop performance longboard, picking it up today!!!
-5'5" pod tri fin (custom judah- local shaper at buddy's surf shop "proof lab" check them out if in the bay)
-6'1" short board (forget brand)
-5'10" strive fish

Official Surfing Thread : it looks really fun

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 09:33:06 +0000

Author: NAKi
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jun/29/2009 at 9:33am

it looks really fun

Official Surfing Thread : never surfed in my life but i...

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 09:08:21 +0000

Author: NAKi
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jun/29/2009 at 9:08am

never surfed in my life but i wish i could have the opportunity to try

Official Surfing Thread : Originally posted by hoonnice...

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 08:28:03 +0000

Author: Phatman
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jun/29/2009 at 8:28am

Originally posted by hoon

nice man.. a friend of mine does that too i think...

are you in the water a ton? i thought you were VT based? what's your closest? hampton? york? would love to meet up in the h2o sometime.

I smell a Newport throw down coming on

I'll take some pics of my new Quad Fish when I get home tonight

Official Surfing Thread : Finally got to paddle out for...

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 08:18:27 +0000

Author: VermontRider
Subject: 26252
Posted: Jun/29/2009 at 8:18am

Finally got to paddle out for my first 09 session on Saturday. I got to enjoy knee to chest high clean surf with beautiful weather and water warm enough to not wear a wetsuit, in Jersey. Took the Piranha out and had a blast.

Official Surfing Thread : Go to shops around you and look...

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 21:43:05 +0000

Author: Timmay_650
Subject: 26252
Posted: Apr/29/2009 at 9:43pm

Go to shops around you and look and talk to a bunch a few and see what they say. Longboard are the easiest to learn on and prob should to learn how to catch a waves. Then if you want a faster board. I would go with a fish(5'10-6'2) but a longer one but smaller than a funboard(6'7-8'0).
Yes it is smart to buy a used board.

Official Surfing Thread : i'm hoping to start up this...

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 20:34:36 +0000

Author: starang
Subject: 26252
Posted: Apr/29/2009 at 8:34pm

i'm hoping to start up this summer.

any suggestions on where to get a first board? i'm thinking a used one should do.

any sierra like sites for surfboards?

Official Surfing Thread : I mostly surf New Jersey. My parents...

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 07:21:47 +0000

Author: VermontRider
Subject: 26252
Posted: Apr/29/2009 at 7:21am

I mostly surf New Jersey. My parents live in Lavallette (that's where most of my boards are) and my brother lives up in Rumson, so I can surf whenever I visit them. It's kind of a pain to get to any coast from where I live, so I usually go and do a long weekend with them. I grew up in NJ, and missing the shore is the hardest thing for me.
I'd be up for meeting up anywhere for a surf trip some time.
I can't wait until you don't have to wear gloves or booties.

Official Surfing Thread : nice man.. a friend of mine does...

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 07:15:47 +0000

Author: hoon
Subject: 26252
Posted: Apr/29/2009 at 7:15am

nice man.. a friend of mine does that too i think...

are you in the water a ton? i thought you were VT based? what's your closest? hampton? york? would love to meet up in the h2o sometime.

Official Surfing Thread : By the way, if anyone wants to...

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 06:54:25 +0000

Author: VermontRider
Subject: 26252
Posted: Apr/29/2009 at 6:54am

By the way, if anyone wants to sponsor me for the Surfer’s Environmental Alliance 2009 SEA Paddle for clean oceans and autism awareness, shoot me a pm.
It's a 28 mile paddle around NYC and will be my second year doing it. Product donations are also welcome for our live auction. If you have any questions, just ask.
Here is a link to the website.
http://www.seapaddlenyc.org/
Here is a link to a video of last year's event. I'm in a few of the shots.
http://www.fuel.tv/TheDailyHabit/videos/view/9126

Official Surfing Thread : Some really old thing from either...

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 06:32:03 +0000

Author: Wizard1990
Subject: 26252
Posted: Apr/29/2009 at 6:32am

Some really old thing from either the lat 80's or early 90's.

Model: NFI
Length: NFI

Official Surfing Thread : Channel Islands Flyer II 7'2"Lost...

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 06:29:09 +0000

Author: VermontRider
Subject: 26252
Posted: Apr/29/2009 at 6:29am

Channel Islands Flyer II 7'2"
Lost Fish 6'6"
Lost Fish 6'2"
Spectrum Longboard 11'
Laird Stand Up Paddle Board 13'

Official Surfing Thread : I got too lazy to find the old...

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 06:25:14 +0000

Author: hoon
Subject: 26252
Posted: Apr/29/2009 at 6:25am

I got too lazy to find the old thread so started this one. Let's talk surf as summer is coming/here.

Post your quivers. Ask questions. Claim that wave.... No spot naming!

Larry Mabile (3rd World Exotic) Twinzer Fish 6'4"

Channel Islands Flyer 6'6" (tuflite)

Surf Prescriptions HVP 6'8"

Channel Islands M13 7'6" (tuflite)

Surf New England. Stoked to be ditching the 5/4 for the 4/3... then the 3/2 hopefully.