My Own Surfing Thread!

[Baz]

"Clean up Australia Day!"

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[sammyg2]

Originally Posted by Baz

Decided to get a new wet suit for the spring....short sleeve spring suit - perfect for here and what I usually wear most of the time. I still have my old Aleedas and will keep them for backup.

Never had an O'Neill before.....only 2mm and feels super flexible!

Current ocean temp is a balmy 66 F.....

I doubt 2mm would get it done here …

Today's Huntington Beach sea temperature is 59 °F.

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[Baz]

Sorry to hear we have lost the legendary Gary Propper -




East Coast Legend Gary Propper Dies at Age 72

East Coast Surfing Hall-of-Famer and 1966 winner of the East Coast Surfing Championships has passed away

[Baz]

[tevake]

RIP Gary Propper.

At his peak he was very influential in the east coast surfing scene, plus masterful at small wave contest surfing.

At a time of transition in the sport he personified the commercializations of the sport, leading the vanguard of professional surfing. Much to the chagrin of Soul Surfers.

It was an interesting crossroads for the sport.

Condolences to his family.

[pwd72s]

Originally Posted by Zeke

What ever happened to the OP? Epic thread but someone is missing.

A mission accomplished...

[Baz]

Originally Posted by tevake

RIP Gary Propper.

At his peak he was very influential in the east coast surfing scene, plus masterful at small wave contest surfing.

At a time of transition in the sport he personified the commercializations of the sport, leading the vanguard of professional surfing. Much to the chagrin of Soul Surfers.

It was an interesting crossroads for the sport.

Condolences to his family.

Thanks for providing this commentary, Rich.

You are so right about Propper's involvement in the advancement of pro surfing.

[HobieMarty]

Originally Posted by Baz

Hobie Alter was awesome!!! From surfing, to sailing his company certainly made some fun toys!!! I can attest to this because I sail a Hobie 16!!!

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[Baz]

Lance Trout photo of OTW - Spring 1978:

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[Baz]

Saw this bumper sticker today which made me laugh........

[Heel n Toe]

[Baz]

Trailer for "Trouble" - featuring local legend Lisa Anderson.....

[Baz]

Watching the "Heritage Heat" with Curren and Occy at Bells right now - FS2.

Those guys still rip!

LINK

[sammyg2]

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[Baz]

This from yesterday:

Legendary Waterman Mike Doyle Passes Away at 78

The 1960s stylemaster and competitive surfer passed away in his sleep this morning


And I also heard that Sunny Garcia is on life support in Oregon(?)