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Postby surfperro » Wed Jun 27, 2007 2:30 am

is 93 to old to learn to surf
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Postby surfsc77 » Wed Jun 27, 2007 2:45 am

im turning 95 in october, and i stilll get out on my log every now and then. i wish i was still a young man like yourself!

i heard this experiment where they take older people , and in two weeks they can double their phsyical strength through simple exercise. if your healthy enough to swim strongly and jump up to a standing position, id say your never too old to surf.

in all seriousness i dont mean any disrespect. i have a lot of respect for old people, i hope to be one some day.
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Postby RJD » Wed Jun 27, 2007 9:22 pm

I heard Kelly Slater has just retired at the age of 98 still on top.

The Duke surfed until he was 103 too.
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Re: to old

Postby MrJoe » Sun Jul 01, 2007 6:04 pm

surfperro wrote:is 93 to old to learn to surf


NEVER! Don't let age stop you enjoying the waves doooode :)
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Re: to old

Postby justloafing » Mon Jul 02, 2007 9:55 am

surfperro wrote:is 93 to old to learn to surf


Yes :twisted:
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Postby Otter » Mon Jul 02, 2007 8:58 pm

I would suggest asking a 93 year old.
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Postby Grrr » Tue Jul 31, 2007 6:21 am

When I can open up a "too old?" post and see an age like 93 - more than twice as many tree-rings as I have - then this is the sport for me.
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