My Own Surfing Thread!

[Baz]

[Bill Douglas]

I must be getting old too. I bought his and hers matching boogie boards and got out yesterday with the GF. Had a lovely time. No wind, sun beating down - it's summer here, and a nice small tidy swell coming in. There was even a couple of titty girls on the beach.

[Baz]

RIP Daryl Dragon.......

[Bravoaloha]

Hey Guys!

Been a long time member here on Pelican but never ventured into the Off-Topic section. Very surprised to see an almost 100 page surfing thread on the first page!

I am heading to Kauai for the rest of the winter this Wednesday to surf. I would love some tips if anyone has any. Staying in Princeville.

Mahalo!

[tevake]

HI Bravoaloha, long time Kauai surfer here, now living in Florida.
My family is still in Haena. Thats my home zone.

I'd be glad to answer any questions that I can.
What kind of surfing are you looking to do? Lots of choices on the north shore.

Feel free to PM me your Ph #. And we can chat.

Cheers Richard

[Bravoaloha]

Just had an awesome call with Richard. Thanks to him and the awesome community we have here at Pelican!!

[Heel n Toe]

The best I can tell, this is a wave caused by the train running through a flooded area. If any of you know different, please say so.

Very cool regardless.

https://imgur.com/gallery/ySvjOCK

[tevake]

That looks like the new wave pool that Slater is involved in.

http://www.kswaveco.com/

Pretty amazing skimboard dry launch.

Cheers Richard

[Baz]

Since its emergence into the public consciousness, Namibia’s Skeleton Bay Has been churning out a steady stream of highlights, captured from every perspective imaginable. This year, Koa Smith, the man behind the internet-melting POV of the wave back in 2014, returned looking to outdo himself and came up trumps with this unbelievable 8 barrel wave.

More moments that defined surfing in 2018, right here: https://www.wavelengthmag.com/10-moments-defined-surfing-2018/

Video: Chris Rogers

[Craig T]

My legs were burning just watching that Thanks for that Baz.

Life is not fair. When I was young and healthy enough to ride a wave like that (and survive the food, water, and parasites of western Africa), I did not have the money to travel. No that I have the time and money to travel, I'm too old to do it

[Baz]

Originally Posted by Craig T

My legs were burning just watching that Thanks for that Baz.

Life is not fair. When I was young and healthy enough to ride a wave like that (and survive the food, water, and parasites of western Africa), I did not have the money to travel. No that I have the time and money to travel, I'm too old to do it

There are windows of opportunity in everyone's life, Craig. You have to grab what you can - when you can.

As hard as it is for me to really come to grips that I'll be 66 years old this year - I'm satisfied that no matter what the future may hold for me surfing-wise - I have had some special times in the water - not necessarily at the best surf break in the world - or riding the best waves - in the best conditions - but in my mind - it was plenty good enough to put a big smile on my face and more than what was needed to feed my soul.

There is still much out in front of us......gotta just keep chargin'......

[Baz]

[Heel n Toe]

https://imgur.com/gallery/kIEpDNN

[Baz]

[Baz]

[Geary]

I'm "surfing" a couple of my old favorite small, uncrowded ski areas this week ..




Here's a video of a pro Japanese crew that you can't help but watch over & over :^ )
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=meeMZ0yGHvE
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[Baz]

Originally Posted by Geary

I'm "surfing" a couple of my old favorite small, uncrowded ski areas this week ..

Here's a video of a pro Japanese crew that you can't help but watch over & over :^ )

Wow - that is nice Geary! "Uncrowded" being the key word there.

Here is the embed of that video.....nice camera work - by a drone, I'm assuming?

[Baz]

[Baz]

My friend, JL doin' his thing........

[Baz]