So who here actually surfs. I don't at all hopefully I'll be able to go back to California in a couple of months and I have a friend that can teach me.
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Joined: Apr 08, 2007 Posts: 32 |
So who here actually surfs. I don't at all hopefully I'll be able to go back to California in a couple of months and I have a friend that can teach me. Last edited: May 05, 2018 12:36:38 |
Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 5300 the outer banks of north carolina |
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Joined: Mar 16, 2007 Posts: 1342 Ft. Lauderdale, Florida |
All 4 members of our band surf. — |
Joined: May 20, 2006 Posts: 2174 PacNW (Vancouver, Wa U.S.A.) |
ME when I can break away on a free weekend and no family plans or band plans/shows and do the 2 hour drive to the oregon coast and 2 hours back home. —-Kyle Beyond The Surf YouTube channel |
Joined: Apr 08, 2007 Posts: 32 |
right on dudes, I wanna learn long board, to me it just seems one a lot easier, but it was also recommended that I do so. |
Joined: Sep 07, 2006 Posts: 1488 Redlands, CA |
long board versus short board. Long board = Caddilac. Not to sharp in the steering. Fast on a long wave. Slow all other times. Very much a crusier type of ride. Short board = 429 Ford Cobra..... nuff said. old surfer, Joel |
Joined: May 20, 2006 Posts: 2174 PacNW (Vancouver, Wa U.S.A.) |
Go classic "Longboard" —-Kyle Beyond The Surf YouTube channel |
Joined: Jan 12, 2007 Posts: 317 California |
I surf every Sat/Sunday morning--when there is surf. Mainstay location is "County Line" on the border between Malibu and Ventura, with an occasional foray down to "Old Mans" near Oceanside, but there are a lot of breaks along the coast. Longboard only--if you are just learning, I recommend start with a 10 foot--big but easier to catch a waive and stand up. I learned at age 48 and been surfing now for 9 years and I still like the 9 1/2 to 10 foot boards. Heading to Kauai this summer and hope to see a south swell in Poipu, and catch the "TakeOff's" show at the Sheraton! Aloha. |
Joined: Jun 08, 2007 Posts: 75 |
9'6" single fin. I like Bolsa Chica. Goober, I got to paddle out in Kauai about five years ago. Shoulder high rights inside Hanalei bay. I wasn't there on a surf trip so I didn't get to try any other places. —Is that too much reverb? |
Joined: Feb 26, 2006 Posts: 133 La Playa, Mexico |
I'm moving to Mexico so I can surf and sailboard. I surf a 7'6" "Funboard," which is easy to paddle and still very maneuverable. A small wave board. Longboards over 9' feet are easiest to catch waves on ... and catching waves is what you want to do! Where in Cali will you go? I like La Jolla Shores in San Diego for learning, also San Onofre a.k.a. "Sano." Don't know much about the O.C. and points north. |
Joined: Apr 23, 2006 Posts: 260 Oceanside, CA |
I am one of the fortunate few that got go surf around the world mostly on the governments dime while in the Navy. But also had established myself into some pretty connected circles in the late 80's thru the 90's. Back then when I was on top of my game. It was always a performance board. Wether it was a 5'10"Quad or 7'10" mini gun. I had a board that was always made for the type of waves I was going to be riding. But, now I am all about the long board. I still have one short board left. If it gets hollow enough. Maybe I will venture back out on it. As it stands now. I am just a little too heavy for the board. And I am just having to much fun goofy around on the LB's these. In fact I jut put a hatchett fin on one my boards just to get a more retro vibe out of the board. Oh, in my band everyone surfs except the singer. But he wants to get out in the water soon. Todays Conditions Fun Stuff. _RT |
Joined: Feb 13, 2007 Posts: 132 NW Fla Gulf Coast |
I surfed 35-40 years ago before short boards became popular. Hurricanes boost the wave size around here dramatically! |
Joined: Jun 24, 2007 Posts: 384 Sparks,Nv. |
When California falls into the ocean, then I'll surf —The Mighty Surf Lords- Sparks,Nv. |
Joined: Jul 23, 2007 Posts: 666 Oz |
I've surfed for over 30 years now, make my own boards and still have barrels of fun... Nothing like a surf to clear your head. |
Joined: Jan 12, 2007 Posts: 317 California |
xxreverbxx Just got back from Kauai. Hanalei was pretty small, but I was there one February when waves were running 18 feet in the bay. I watched from the bluff at Princeville--only two guys brave enough to be out. Caught a good south swell at Poipu on the south shore the first week of July. First day was running 10-12 foot faces. I got crunched real good on the reef at Waiohai a few times. Here is yours truly caught in the boneyard with an 8 footer getting ready to blow its nose right on my head.
image I'm now back in Malibu and--no surf. Goober |
Joined: Jan 12, 2007 Posts: 317 California |
<> I was in Sayulita, Mexico last December. Nice, friendly wave. Here is a pic --swell wasn't that big but I hear it can get a lot bigger. Definitely a long board wave. Adios -- Goober |
Joined: Feb 23, 2007 Posts: 1650 Santa Rosa, CA |
Grew up surfing the cliffs at Huntington and at Moonlight Beach...now days a sponger on the Sonoma Coast — |
Joined: Feb 26, 2006 Posts: 133 La Playa, Mexico |
Yep, that's Sayulita. The first day I was there it was overhead and very good. Nice rights. The swell, however, was just ending. For the next week, small waves that were still fun to surf. I will be living in Yelapa, which is south of Puerto Vallarta - Sayulita will be a day trip. But there is a little break nearby in Quimixto that is supposed to work pretty good in the summer. Time will tell. I hope to start a sailboarding business in Yelapa, where my girlfriend owns a restaurant. Yelapa is even more primitive than Sayulita, with no highway and no cars. Lots of hippes and a few musicians, however. People get around on horses and burros! You can only get there by boat. If it only had waves, it would be paradise. |
Joined: Nov 13, 2006 Posts: 40 Los Angeles born and raised |
I dont surf myself but Lord Hunt has been surfing forever. He actually shapes and sells his boards on a moderate level. You can check them out at www.huntcustoms.com —Happiness is being a surf musician that actually surfs. Ride Lord Hunt Surfboards!!! |
Joined: May 18, 2006 Posts: 520 |
I try and make it down to Hatteras ( on the Outer Banks of the east coast) a couple of times a year. Mexico for a week or so every February. Our drummer also surfs. Hey, how do you include a picture?? If someone can tell me I'll put one in
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