The Surfing Thread

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  • TrailerTrailer Posts: 1,431
    CityMouse wrote:
    I have a question:

    how does one get STARTED surfing? Do you just buy a board and go out there? How do you know if you're doing it right?

    Well I taught myself... but I started when I was young. My friends and I would go out there and watch the older kids. You should find someone who already surfs and have them teach you.. or take some lessons.
    Whoa, chill bro... you know you can't raise your voice like that when the lion's here.
  • CityMouseCityMouse Posts: 1,010
    Trailer wrote:
    Well I taught myself... but I started when I was young. My friends and I would go out there and watch the older kids. You should find someone who already surfs and have them teach you.. or take some lessons.

    hahaha well living in new england I've never met a surfer!
  • SamuleSamule Posts: 3,231
    CityMouse wrote:
    I have a question:

    how does one get STARTED surfing? Do you just buy a board and go out there? How do you know if you're doing it right?
    your doing it right if you walk down the beach see one foot, onshore winds and see one tiny wall on a wave and think fuck yeah!!!!!!! or, you fall off stand up in the water and think, i wanna do it again :D:D
    There is no right or wrong way with surfing, Every person has a different style, your doing i right if you are having fun and enjoying being o the water. :)
  • SENROCKSENROCK Posts: 10,736
    Samule wrote:
    Another alright aussie site, http://www.swellnet.com.au
    i LOVE that site!!!
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  • crowpoint01crowpoint01 Posts: 209
    CityMouse wrote:
    hahaha well living in new england I've never met a surfer!
    Plenty of surfing to be had in New England ! Not saying it is ever Epic here, but a great place to learn and see if its something for you. Just got back from the beach (Nantasket) and there were at least 25 people out there.
    Here's a cool website for this area: http://www.nesurf.com
    Check out the cams & photo page :)
    PS-Oh yeah, I live in MA and my 13 yo daughter learned how to get up on the board over a three day period.
    4/11/94 Boston Garden 9/26/96 Augusta Maine
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  • DonJonDonJon Posts: 5,089
    Samule wrote:
    Why havn't i found this thread before?

    I was about to get up you for not telling me there was a surfing thread here on the pit.

    For the record...flat as a tack today. Webcam at North Narrabeen still hasnt been replaced :rolleyes:
    I'll ride the wave where it takes me.
  • SENROCKSENROCK Posts: 10,736
    DonJon wrote:
    I was about to get up you for not telling me there was a surfing thread here on the pit.

    For the record...flat as a tack today. Webcam at North Narrabeen still hasnt been replaced :rolleyes:
    not many people know this thread is here but its awesome that you found it!
    I think you guys are lucky to get waves out there the way you do! We got a surf competition coming up in a few and i DOUBT the waves will be over 5 feet.
    ~~~~~~ALWAYS HAVE A GOOD TIME~~~~~~
    Sir Mike McCready is....THE MASTER!!! WAHHH!!!
    EVENFLOW PSYCHOS H.N.I.C~FEEL THE FLOW!!!

    "Pearl Jam fans are obsessed, they'd see the boys in HELL if tickets were sold."-CROJAM95

    It takes balls to put out a UKE album!
  • DonJonDonJon Posts: 5,089
    SENROCK! wrote:
    not many people know this thread is here but its awesome that you found it!
    I think you guys are lucky to get waves out there the way you do! We got a surf competition coming up in a few and i DOUBT the waves will be over 5 feet.


    Yeah we definitely live in a good spot for waves. The beach where I grew up was 'consistently' the best break most days and there are always plenty of breaks to choose from.

    Ive also noticed over the last few years that there are a HEAP of people taking up the sport especially females. In fact I have a client that (due to confidentiality) runs a surf school at a VERY popular tourist beach here and their financials are quite attractive. Business is good!!!!!!!!!
    I'll ride the wave where it takes me.
  • SENROCKSENROCK Posts: 10,736
    DonJon wrote:
    Yeah we definitely live in a good spot for waves. The beach where I grew up was 'consistently' the best break most days and there are always plenty of breaks to choose from.

    Ive also noticed over the last few years that there are a HEAP of people taking up the sport especially females. In fact I have a client that (due to confidentiality) runs a surf school at a VERY popular tourist beach here and their financials are quite attractive. Business is good!!!!!!!!!

    a surf school huh? Thats great!!! :D
    I wish so cal got big waves. I would be out there everyday taking pictures!!!!
    ~~~~~~ALWAYS HAVE A GOOD TIME~~~~~~
    Sir Mike McCready is....THE MASTER!!! WAHHH!!!
    EVENFLOW PSYCHOS H.N.I.C~FEEL THE FLOW!!!

    "Pearl Jam fans are obsessed, they'd see the boys in HELL if tickets were sold."-CROJAM95

    It takes balls to put out a UKE album!
  • SENROCK! wrote:
    a surf school huh? Thats great!!! :D
    I wish so cal got big waves. I would be out there everyday taking pictures!!!!


    ummmm....The Wedge
  • TrailerTrailer Posts: 1,431
    SENROCK! wrote:
    a surf school huh? Thats great!!! :D
    I wish so cal got big waves. I would be out there everyday taking pictures!!!!

    Pt. Mugu gets big waves... but you need to know someone with a naval pass to get to the good spots;)

    Good to see all the new faces in here!:cool:
    Whoa, chill bro... you know you can't raise your voice like that when the lion's here.
  • SENROCKSENROCK Posts: 10,736
    ummmm....The Wedge

    alright i MEANT HUGE MAVERICKS size waves!!!!!!! :D

    now that u mention it, havnt been to the wedge in a while.....
    ~~~~~~ALWAYS HAVE A GOOD TIME~~~~~~
    Sir Mike McCready is....THE MASTER!!! WAHHH!!!
    EVENFLOW PSYCHOS H.N.I.C~FEEL THE FLOW!!!

    "Pearl Jam fans are obsessed, they'd see the boys in HELL if tickets were sold."-CROJAM95

    It takes balls to put out a UKE album!
  • SENROCKSENROCK Posts: 10,736
    Trailer wrote:
    Well I taught myself... but I started when I was young. My friends and I would go out there and watch the older kids. You should find someone who already surfs and have them teach you.. or take some lessons.

    i think YOU should conduct lessons!!! :D
    ~~~~~~ALWAYS HAVE A GOOD TIME~~~~~~
    Sir Mike McCready is....THE MASTER!!! WAHHH!!!
    EVENFLOW PSYCHOS H.N.I.C~FEEL THE FLOW!!!

    "Pearl Jam fans are obsessed, they'd see the boys in HELL if tickets were sold."-CROJAM95

    It takes balls to put out a UKE album!
  • TrailerTrailer Posts: 1,431
    SENROCK! wrote:
    i think YOU should conduct lessons!!! :D

    That's funny cuz I was originally going to write, "just ask the girl who shreds the gnarliest waves all throughout California.. aka SENROCK!.. for surf lessons"
    Whoa, chill bro... you know you can't raise your voice like that when the lion's here.
  • SENROCKSENROCK Posts: 10,736
    Trailer wrote:
    That's funny cuz I was originally going to write, "just ask the girl who shreds the gnarliest waves all throughout California.. aka SENROCK!.. for surf lessons"

    HAHA!!! AWESOME ONES stick together!!!!! :D

    Got me a big wave ride me a big wave got me a big WAVE!!!!!
    ~~~~~~ALWAYS HAVE A GOOD TIME~~~~~~
    Sir Mike McCready is....THE MASTER!!! WAHHH!!!
    EVENFLOW PSYCHOS H.N.I.C~FEEL THE FLOW!!!

    "Pearl Jam fans are obsessed, they'd see the boys in HELL if tickets were sold."-CROJAM95

    It takes balls to put out a UKE album!
  • crowpoint01crowpoint01 Posts: 209
    4/11/94 Boston Garden 9/26/96 Augusta Maine
    8/20/98 Montreal 9/15 & 9/16/98 Great Woods 11/6/98 Karma Club 8/29 & 8/30/00 Tweeter Center
    6/6/03 Vegas 7/2 & 7/11/03 Tweeter Center
    9/28/04 Fleet Center 5/24 & 5/25/06 Boston Garden
    6/28 & 6/30/08 Mansfield
    8/1 & 8/2/08 EV Opera House
    5/17/10 Boston
  • SENROCKSENROCK Posts: 10,736
    US OPEN OF SURFING IN SURF CITY USA!!!!
    July 18-27th!!!!
    :D:D:D:D:D
    ~~~~~~ALWAYS HAVE A GOOD TIME~~~~~~
    Sir Mike McCready is....THE MASTER!!! WAHHH!!!
    EVENFLOW PSYCHOS H.N.I.C~FEEL THE FLOW!!!

    "Pearl Jam fans are obsessed, they'd see the boys in HELL if tickets were sold."-CROJAM95

    It takes balls to put out a UKE album!
  • crowpoint01crowpoint01 Posts: 209
    4/11/94 Boston Garden 9/26/96 Augusta Maine
    8/20/98 Montreal 9/15 & 9/16/98 Great Woods 11/6/98 Karma Club 8/29 & 8/30/00 Tweeter Center
    6/6/03 Vegas 7/2 & 7/11/03 Tweeter Center
    9/28/04 Fleet Center 5/24 & 5/25/06 Boston Garden
    6/28 & 6/30/08 Mansfield
    8/1 & 8/2/08 EV Opera House
    5/17/10 Boston
  • SamuleSamule Posts: 3,231
    Well done Kelly Slater for winning J-Bay, he's the only top 45 surfer to win an event this season. Number 9 is looking very promising for him.
  • libragirllibragirl Posts: 4,632
    cowabunga!

    I used to have a lil crush on kelly slater.
    These cuts are leaving creases. Trace the scars to fit the pieces, to tell the story, you don't need to say a word.
  • SamuleSamule Posts: 3,231
    Then he went bald?
  • libragirllibragirl Posts: 4,632
    Samule wrote:
    Then he went bald?

    Is he..I haven't seen him in a while...bald surfers can be sexy too.
    These cuts are leaving creases. Trace the scars to fit the pieces, to tell the story, you don't need to say a word.
  • SamuleSamule Posts: 3,231
    Maybe i should go bald then? :D
  • DonJonDonJon Posts: 5,089
    Samule wrote:
    Well done Kelly Slater for winning J-Bay, he's the only top 45 surfer to win an event this season. Number 9 is looking very promising for him.

    Yeah good stuff. Wonder if can bet on it anywhere?
    I'll ride the wave where it takes me.
  • SENROCKSENROCK Posts: 10,736
    Samule wrote:
    Well done Kelly Slater for winning J-Bay, he's the only top 45 surfer to win an event this season. Number 9 is looking very promising for him.

    SWEET!!!! I didnt get to check the stats today & see who won!!!
    ~~~~~~ALWAYS HAVE A GOOD TIME~~~~~~
    Sir Mike McCready is....THE MASTER!!! WAHHH!!!
    EVENFLOW PSYCHOS H.N.I.C~FEEL THE FLOW!!!

    "Pearl Jam fans are obsessed, they'd see the boys in HELL if tickets were sold."-CROJAM95

    It takes balls to put out a UKE album!
  • SENROCKSENROCK Posts: 10,736
    libragirl wrote:
    Is he..I haven't seen him in a while...bald surfers can be sexy too.
    CAN BE???? they ARE!!! i cant wait til this weekend ;)
    ~~~~~~ALWAYS HAVE A GOOD TIME~~~~~~
    Sir Mike McCready is....THE MASTER!!! WAHHH!!!
    EVENFLOW PSYCHOS H.N.I.C~FEEL THE FLOW!!!

    "Pearl Jam fans are obsessed, they'd see the boys in HELL if tickets were sold."-CROJAM95

    It takes balls to put out a UKE album!
  • SamuleSamule Posts: 3,231
    SENROCK! wrote:
    CAN BE???? they ARE!!! i cant wait til this weekend ;)
    1. Whats this weekend?
    2. How do you make all your posts in the centre
    3. This is for everyone, what kinda board do you all ride?
  • SENROCKSENROCK Posts: 10,736
    Samule wrote:
    1. Whats this weekend?
    2. How do you make all your posts in the centre
    3. This is for everyone, what kinda board do you all ride?

    This weekend is the beginning of the US OPEN OF SURFING in SURF CITY USA!!!!! :D:D:D
    ~~~~~~ALWAYS HAVE A GOOD TIME~~~~~~
    Sir Mike McCready is....THE MASTER!!! WAHHH!!!
    EVENFLOW PSYCHOS H.N.I.C~FEEL THE FLOW!!!

    "Pearl Jam fans are obsessed, they'd see the boys in HELL if tickets were sold."-CROJAM95

    It takes balls to put out a UKE album!
  • DonJonDonJon Posts: 5,089
    Samule wrote:
    3. This is for everyone, what kinda board do you all ride?

    MPA Adv
    http://www.psillakissurfboards.com/the_boards.html

    I forgot to post this last week. Did anyone see Mark Phillipoussis nearly drown at Bells Beach the other week?
    http://www.news.com.au/dailytelegraph/story/0,22049,23966743-5012689,00.html
    I'll ride the wave where it takes me.
  • TrailerTrailer Posts: 1,431
    Samule wrote:
    3. This is for everyone, what kinda board do you all ride?

    I have a bunch of boards... but lately my go to board when the waves are good is a 6'4" Channel Islands Flyer quad swallowtail:D
    Whoa, chill bro... you know you can't raise your voice like that when the lion's here.
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