My Own Surfing Thread!

[Baz]

Originally Posted by JCF

Loving those vintage pics - how many of those classic boards do you still have ?

I only have a couple of my old sticks - I bet many surfers had very special boards they wish they had kept. For me it was always trade in my old shooter when I got a new one. I had a Nuuhiwa fish I wish I had kept, more than anything else. Very iconic board.

Surfed today, waves a little overhead, not great but we take what we can get here.
Still COLD - won't this spring EVER fire up ???!!!
It is warmer IN the water than out.
Still haven't had the car out.
Bikes , yes but COLD.

We are up to the low 70's now water temp. - you should be warmed up too by now.


Anyhow - the fellow who shaped my friends gun is named Muniz

I forget his first name - chalk it up to hypothermia - I want to say Mickey but Mickey MunOz was a whole nother animal I imagine.
Still think that is what he said;
Mickey MunIz , from San Juan.

Yeah 2 separate animals for sure. My friend is Bill Geiger and his wife's name is Becky...and they have kids. I gotta get back down there and feed my soul...

I found another pic from our '73 trip to Rincon. This is at Kuhuna's Guest House in Punta - that's his bus. I'm the third from the right. My 2 buddies who came with me are Pat Altes - far left and Jack Reilly - to my immediate right. The 2 guys on the right were from South Carolina and I don't remember who the dude is with the pan. Good times....traveling is the best part of surfing - I truly believe that...

[Baz]

Originally Posted by tevake

Guys I have great memories of some childhood years living Mayaguez. My Dad worked on a missile tracking that NASA ran there. I was in 5th/6th grades. I never saw surfing while there but did get into the ocean in a big way thru snorkeling, really got my love of the ocean going.
Ended up going back with a friend who was in the army and we stayed at Remy at the officers club and getting lots of waves to ourselves on base. Quick trip but really fun.

Very cool - any pics of the place back then?

Fast forward to more resent past. I found a video that shows the job I used to do running charter boats here on Kauai that I want to share, Think you may enjoy it. Some local budding surf stars did the video and do add to the scenery a bit.

NICE! You're talking about the dolphins, right Richard?

Alana Blanchard Wild On The Na Pali Coast: Alana Surfer Girl, Ep 103 - YouTube

I actually like all of Alana's videos for some reason...

[Baz]

I've been doing a little re-organizing and ran across some old stuff - surf mags....here's a great shot of the late great Ronnie Burns.....



The other thread we were sharing our stories about Brevard County, Florida....I also found an old ribbon from a longboard surfing contest in 1974 in Cocoa Beach...honorable mention - they probably gave everyone one of these....



Used to surf in contests down there a LOT while in the E.S.A. and also the annual Easter contest at the pier.

We drove down there one morning for a contest and it was raining so hard it peeled a bunch of paint off my car - I'll never forget that....lol.

[tweezers74]

Those are good surfing memories, Baz. Nice to hear stories. I would have liked an honorable mention ribbon.

[Baz]

Originally Posted by tweezers74

Those are good surfing memories, Baz. Nice to hear stories. I would have liked an honorable mention ribbon.

Yo Tweeze....very good to hear from you - love to see you get back in the water this year at some point. We need more content from you!

And you don't need a ribbon to get an honorable mention - that's a given!

Thanks for one of the coolest threads on PPOT!

[tweezers74]

Originally Posted by Baz

Yo Tweeze....very good to hear from you - love to see you get back in the water this year at some point. We need more content from you!

And you don't need a ribbon to get an honorable mention - that's a given!

Thanks for one of the coolest threads on PPOT!

I do need to get back in the water. I feel like I would be starting over. I need the water. Going through some stuff and I think the water will help me chill.

And yes, I agree, it is one of the coolest threads on PPOT!

[tevake]

Guys I'm watching a replay of the 2012 Fiji Volcom , on the cable surf channel. This is not to missed, if you can find it.
Going to keep it brief. As I'm on a touch screen I pad and have lost two earlier attempts to post. More later.

Cheers Richard

[tevake]

Look for the free surf session on day three, better than. The code red day in Tahiti!!!

Baz, I enjoyed the memories of the days in Fla, more when I get the IMac repaired.

Hang in there Tweeze, I'm sure things will come around for you!!

Cheers Richard

[tweezers74]

Thanks, Richard. I am over it and looking to buy a longboard skateboard for my Mother's Day/Birthday present to myself to cheer me up!

Love love love this video. Check it out guys. Love the gloomy skies. Makes for interesting surfing. Love the song too.

Fergal Smith

[nostatic]

Originally Posted by tweezers74

I do need to get back in the water. I feel like I would be starting over.

We're starting over every day, water or not. Roll with it.

[tevake]

Good on ya, little sister, always more fun ahead if you are ready for it.

Excellent video. Intense action in situations of consequences! Wonder if that is shot in Ireland? Great song!

Cheers Richard

[nostatic]

Originally Posted by tweezers74

Fergal Smith

Gnarly, thick, and cold.

In my younger days...

[Zeke]

Originally Posted by tweezers74

Thanks, Richard. I am over it and looking to buy a longboard skateboard for my Mother's Day/Birthday present to myself to cheer me up!

As you know, the pavement is a lot less forgiving. I was pretty good on a skateboard in the old fashioned sense. I grew up with the first generations. Although I'm sure I could ride my old Majarahja, I won't. Broken bones will keep you out of the water for quite awhile.

Be uber careful if you buy that longboard. Yes, even a longboard.

OTOH, get up on the nose!

[tweezers74]

This is the one I want. And believe me. I am going to be wearing all the safety gear even though I will look like a gremmie. I am old. I need to protect myself. But I ain't gonna stop having fun!

[Baz]

[porsche4life]

http://wildinwoods.tumblr.com/post/49453554991

[Bill Douglas]

nice vid, cute girl.

[tweezers74]

Originally Posted by Bill Douglas

nice vid, cute girl.

Yes it was. Very cute girl. I always liked freckles. Probably because I could never have them. There is something about them that makes me smile. Love the name Peanut Butter for her board. When I get my skateboard, I will have to name him. He will join Armando (snowboard) and Ikaika (surfboard).

[Geary]

A couple old shots of our kid hotdoggin' it (sorry for the photo-of-photo quality)

Frontside:




Backside:

[Baz]

Originally Posted by tevake

Good on ya, little sister, always more fun ahead if you are ready for it.

Excellent video. Intense action in situations of consequences! Wonder if that is shot in Ireland? Great song!

Cheers Richard

Good call Richard - indeed that is Ireland. Impressive surf, surfing, and video. Brrr...too cold for me!

Thanks Tweez!