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The Tweeze
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Richard, thanks! I love that you keep me in the loop. I don't have TV so when you tell me something, I tune in online. You are awesome! Always wanted to go to Fiji...
And Max, right? Surfers have rocking bodies. Both male and female. 
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Hey Tweez, I'm happy to help you and others here to tune in on some awesome action that pro surfing is bring to us in ever better coverage from around the world. The current contest schedule and format is accessing the best spots at the right time of year to score Da Kine as we say here in Hawaii. Plus the quality of camera work and live streaming brings it to all of us :-)
2012 Volcom Fiji Pro: Day 2 Highlights | ASP World Tour, Photos | Transworld Surf Fiji is a wonderful place to visit, some of the friendliest people on earth, beautiful islands, even more beautiful underwater, plus great surf. Not many places for novice surfing. But the diving can almost make up for that. Good news is that the Fijians have realized that they should stop charging money for access to the surf. I've been lucky to have spent two seasons cruising in Fiji. and was not happy to be told that there was a fee to surf. After sailing great distances to get there, and spend a fair bit of cash while there that bit really did sting. Sounds like they have sorted it out now :-) The Fijian culture is very alive on the outer islands. Bula Vinaka Rich Last edited by tevake; 06-08-2012 at 12:35 PM.. |
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Very cool Richard - thanks as well for posting these excellent links!
The Aussies are charging...yeah!  Never been to Fiji myself but a lot of the local boys here have gone several times and had a blast. One good friend of mine is going back again (I think it will be his 3rd time) with his 2 sons who surf as he is nearing 60 and wants to make it count. Great story about how surfing shapes one's life. Cheers! 
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This is your goal if going on a surf trip....peeling glassy hollow waves! hey I can go backside...no worries....
 
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Hey baz... What do you know about the surfing up around Destin? I'm going to have a weekend to kill and was thinking about taking a surfing lesson....
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 Never been there but as it's on the Gulf Coast typically the surf is not that great. However if you are new at it that could be a positive as long as there's something to push the board along (with you on it of course).I just found this on YouTube: And this Destin surf school through a Google search....maybe ask them and please keep us posted as appropriate - this is the thread for all things wave-riding!!! Ride On Surf School Instructors | Destin Florida Surfing
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So cool, Baz! Maybe it will be better on the gulf side, gentler waves? Those waves didn't look so bad in the video. Tell us how you do, Sidney! Woo hoo! I might not be the greenest gremmie anymore!
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06-09-2012, 04:21 PM
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Thx Baz... I'll do some checking on the way down and see if I can get a few hours lined up at least...
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Cool Sidney....have fun and don't forget to post a pic or two....surfing can be very scenic you know....
 
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You are right some eye popping scenery of all sorts, even some waves like this.
Massive swell sets stage for unforgettable big-wave surfing session Could pop more than eyes. Like I said before DA KINE Cheers Rich Last edited by tevake; 06-11-2012 at 05:50 PM.. |
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Da Kine!!!!!!
   
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Vintage Lame North Fl. waves: And a very young BVD enjoying one
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Beautiful Byron Bay:
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Baz, that's my favorite place in the world!
And I've enjoyed some big waves on that point
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I've spent a couple 2-week vacations there, renting a house at the small bay just south of Byron. Fun times .. most afternoons spent at Hogan's wide open bar on the main corner. One evening they played a Maui underground surf film (all my old buddies) on the back screen. I could have settled in real easy (and a couple friends did move there permanently).
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Cool guys...I have a good buddy in Lennox Head just around the corner. Going to visit next year. Beautiful country.....
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