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  • vedderfan10
    vedderfan10 Posts: 2,497
    cutback wrote:
    dude :o


    http://www.nypost.com/photos/galleries/news/nationalnews/20080710_lava_surfer/photo01.htm

    That's craziness...."Don't paddle too close to the volcano - your board will melt!" So I guess that guy is the Icarus of SUP surfing...cool...
    be philanthropic
  • SENROCK
    SENROCK Posts: 10,736
    crowpoint01 wrote:
    Bertha thowing a few little waves to the NE. Going to Nantasket/Kenberma (MA) tomorrow afternoon. Will be there with the white/orange 9.2 NSP longboard if anyone wants to go hang out or say hi. :)

    Take some pics & share with us!!!!! :D Have fun out there!
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  • DonJon
    DonJon Posts: 5,089
    Wow 3 years Ive been visiting the Pit for now and I had no idea there was a surfing thread. Way to go

    Ive only read the first page of posts so not sure if this has been posted before but this is the Australian beach webcam sight.
    http://www.coastalwatch.com/camera/cameras_large.aspx?cam=3400&state=NSW&t=5:41:58%20PM&camName=Nth%20Narrabeen

    Its currently on the beach that I mastered the art form...North Narrabeen here in Australia.

    Water is pretty chilly here at the moment so been finding myself running most mornings as opposed to a paddle which sucks.
    I'll ride the wave where it takes me.
  • crowpoint01
    crowpoint01 Posts: 209
    This is fun to watch :)
    http://cam.warmwinds.com/cam_java.htm
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  • crowpoint01
    crowpoint01 Posts: 209
    This one is nice too.
    http://www.theredparrot.com/webcam.htm
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  • Trailer
    Trailer Posts: 1,431
    cutback wrote:
    dude :o


    http://www.nypost.com/photos/galleries/news/nationalnews/20080710_lava_surfer/photo01.htm

    "The lava pours into the water as Kanuha paddles. The boiling water is over 200 degrees. The lava quickly melted the wax Kanuha had on his surfboard. His feet were badly burned and his skin peeled for days."

    Sounds like a fun day in the water!:D
    Whoa, chill bro... you know you can't raise your voice like that when the lion's here.
  • norm
    norm Posts: 31,146
    Trailer wrote:
    "The lava pours into the water as Kanuha paddles. The boiling water is over 200 degrees. The lava quickly melted the wax Kanuha had on his surfboard. His feet were badly burned and his skin peeled for days."

    Sounds like a fun day in the water!:D


    thought you'd like that :D
  • Samule
    Samule Posts: 3,231
    Why havn't i found this thread before?
  • Samule
    Samule Posts: 3,231
    DonJon wrote:
    Wow 3 years Ive been visiting the Pit for now and I had no idea there was a surfing thread. Way to go

    Ive only read the first page of posts so not sure if this has been posted before but this is the Australian beach webcam sight.
    http://www.coastalwatch.com/camera/cameras_large.aspx?cam=3400&state=NSW&t=5:41:58%20PM&camName=Nth%20Narrabeen

    Its currently on the beach that I mastered the art form...North Narrabeen here in Australia.

    Water is pretty chilly here at the moment so been finding myself running most mornings as opposed to a paddle which sucks.
    Another alright aussie site, http://www.swellnet.com.au
  • CityMouse
    CityMouse Posts: 1,010
    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?
  • Trailer
    Trailer 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.
  • CityMouse
    CityMouse 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!
  • Samule
    Samule 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. :)
  • SENROCK
    SENROCK Posts: 10,736
    Samule wrote:
    Another alright aussie site, http://www.swellnet.com.au
    i LOVE that site!!!
    ~~~~~~ALWAYS HAVE A GOOD TIME~~~~~~
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  • crowpoint01
    crowpoint01 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.
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  • DonJon
    DonJon 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.
  • SENROCK
    SENROCK 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!
  • DonJon
    DonJon 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.
  • SENROCK
    SENROCK 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!
  • StateOfLoveBoatCptn.
    StateOfLoveBoatCptn. Posts: 904
    SENROCK! wrote:
    a surf school huh? Thats great!!! :D
    I wish so cal got big waves. I would be out there everyday taking pictures!!!!


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