The Surfing Thread

SENROCK

booomm11 wrote:

Got finished watching Riding Giants a little while ago....Crazy shit. Has anyone ever surfed Mavericks? I'm tryin to get out tuesday, solid windswell hopefuly.

oh my god i JUST watched that the other day for like the 20th time. How AWESOME was it when right at the take off you hear "GO" start??!!!! WOOOO!!!!!! LOVE IT!!!!!

Trailer

Linda wrote:

http://www.pipodekloon.nl/

I ran it through a translator and it pretty much did the job:)
http://translate.google.com/translate?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pipodekloon.nl%2F&langpair=nl%7Cen&hl=en&ie=UTF-8

That's cool that they have a memorium for your friend Mick!

Trailer

booomm11 wrote:

Got finished watching Riding Giants a little while ago....Crazy shit. Has anyone ever surfed Mavericks? I'm tryin to get out tuesday, solid windswell hopefuly.

There is no way in hell I would ever surf Mavericks:eek::D

vedderfan10

OK...I know nothing about surfing - and I'm going to try to learn in Maui in about three weeks. I'm going for paddle surfing, cuz I think hanging on the the paddle will help my balance. My husband is learning regular surfing....and then we're going to check out Jaws! Just to look, not to surf!

Anyway, we'll be renting the board for the 8 days we'll be there...Anyone have any advice?

Trailer

Vedderfan10 wrote:

OK...I know nothing about surfing - and I'm going to try to learn in Maui in about three weeks. I'm going for paddle surfing, cuz I think hanging on the the paddle will help my balance. My husband is learning regular surfing....and then we're going to check out Jaws! Just to look, not to surf!

Anyway, we'll be renting the board for the 8 days we'll be there...Anyone have any advice?

Paddle surfing is very fun! I've tried it a couple of times..
Since you are starting out you should just paddle around some calm water for a while to get your balance, and then slowly ease your way into some small waves. The good thing about paddle surfing is that you use a big board. It will act somewhat like a flat canoe so you will have a lot more stability in the water. If you start getting good, then you can use the paddle as a rudder to steer you when you're riding the wave!

Tell your husband to rent a long board (atleast 9 feet) as well, because he won't have to paddle too hard to catch waves... the boards basically do all the work. Also, tell him to try not to go to his knees before he stands. That is a common mistake that many newbies make. It should be one fluid motion that starts from the pushup position and goes straight into the stance. He should place his board on the beach and practice his take off before he goes into the water. Just make sure you dig out a hole in the sand so you don't break the fins!

Also, I would recommend a quick lesson so you can learn the etiquette and safety that goes with it. Don't surf where there are going to be swimmers in your way because the boards can really hurt someone!

Take some pictures of Jaws too!!!! ... and then post them in this thread:D

Linda

Trailer wrote:

Thanks..

btw, I saw that picture you posted... why were there sooo many kids with you??

only one of them is mine, dont worry....;)

vedderfan10

Thanks, Trailer!! That's good info!

Hubby and I are both going for the two-hour lessons and then we'll be on our own...definitely won't be surfing where's there's people swimming, that's for sure!

SENROCK

its almost time!!!!!


http://billabongpro.com/

booomm11

SENROCK! wrote:

its almost time!!!!!


http://billabongpro.com/

Andy's all over that break!

Trailer

SENROCK! wrote:

its almost time!!!!!


http://billabongpro.com/

I love how they list HAW for the Irons's, etc.. and USA for everyone else in the states. I guess Hawaii is it's own country now!

lucylespian

The last 2 days at Currumbin Alley have been superb.
Head high waves, not too crowded, magic water, crystal blue-green.

Now that's what I call a liquid lunch !!!!!

SENROCK

ooooooooooooooooooh feast your eyes on THIS!!!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v493/SENROCK04/myspace/mav8.jpg

*chills*

Jamal

SENROCK! wrote:

ooooooooooooooooooh feast your eyes on THIS!!!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v493/SENROCK04/myspace/mav8.jpg

*chills*

Wooooo

Mavericks at its best

SENROCK

Jamal wrote:

Wooooo

Mavericks at its best

HELL YES!!!
check this one out.....

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v493/SENROCK04/myspace/mav6.jpg

i LOVE this stuff!!!!

SENROCK

there was a loss at mavericks today (tuesday) :( RIP Peter

Big Wave Surfer Dies today in Monster Surf - Nor Cal
Monterey big wave charger Peter Davi dies surfing Ghost Trees

Surfersvillage Global Surf News, 4 December, 2007 : - - A big wave rider died Tuesday at the unforgiving surf break known as Ghost Trees, a Monterey County spot known for its fast-moving 20-foot and better waves. Peter Davi of Monterey lost his board and was attempting to swim to shore, but never made it, witnesses told authorities. Friends of the 45-year-old Davi lost sight of him and later found him floating in the water unconscious.

Monterey County Sheriff's Sgt. Dennis English said a department search and rescue team responded to a report of a surfer in distress, but Davi was dead by the time the team got to Pebble Beach. "It's just extremely high surf. Waves are crashing against the rocks, kind of dangerous," he said. "It's primo conditions for surfers."

According to the Mavericks big wave surfing contest Web site, Davi was one of the early pack of brave surfers to test themselves at Mavericks after word got around about its massive waves. Jeff Clark, the founder of the Mavericks surf contest, surfed Mavericks alone for 15 years before sharing his secret with close friends — including Davi. Clark described Davi as a "rambunctious big wave rider" and the two took a few surf trips together.

"He was one of the early guys that I was able to convince to come up and surf Mavericks with me. He was like blown away at how big a wave it was," Clark said. Davi's death came just days before the waiting period was set to open for the big wave surf contest at Mavericks off the shore of Half Moon Bay, where equally large swells rolled in Tuesday.

Heineken Helen

holy shit, I just found this clip of a 70 or 80ft wave off the west coast of Ireland... they're making some documentary. This is captivating:

http://www.ucd.ie/surf/

watch the clip

Heineken Helen

http://littlenomad.com/archives/2006/02/21/exploring_irish_surf_breaks.html

or those pics... I think county Clare is one of the most beautiful places in the world.

http://www.surfline.com/surfnews/photo_bamp.cfm?id=12597&ad=1

Those were taken at the weekend.

small town beck

Heineken Helen wrote:

http://littlenomad.com/archives/2006/02/21/exploring_irish_surf_breaks.html

or those pics... I think county Clare is one of the most beautiful places in the world.

http://www.surfline.com/surfnews/photo_bamp.cfm?id=12597&ad=1

Those were taken at the weekend.

Beautiful pics, Helen!!!

I don't know who Brad and Dave are but I sure wouldn't mind finding out

failedpersephone

Please be careful out there anyone along the Cali coast!

I know that it is like a freakin' dream to pass up but if you are not 100 percent please stay the shore!

take it easy along the central, people!


ride in peace! lots of love...failedp

SENROCK

Heineken Helen wrote:

http://littlenomad.com/archives/2006/02/21/exploring_irish_surf_breaks.html

or those pics... I think county Clare is one of the most beautiful places in the world.

http://www.surfline.com/surfnews/photo_bamp.cfm?id=12597&ad=1

Those were taken at the weekend.

dude! they should TOTALLY rename dooling point to DROOLING POINT!!!! holy freakin McCready thats awesome there!!! and 'cream' point is RIGHT!!!