Best tips / advice from way back when you were a kook ??

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Best tips / advice from way back when you were a kook ??

Postby Grrr » Wed Aug 29, 2007 3:48 am

You old hands - would you be so kind as to kick in the top 3 or 4 things you learned or were told, during your first couple months - that all kooks need to know?
Training / conditioning, technique, posture / position, mental prep, "etiquette", wave "reading". gear, ??
(Okay, maybe five things...)

Much appreciated . . .
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Postby RJD » Wed Aug 29, 2007 3:58 am

knee pads go on the front, zip at the back.
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Postby O_Danny_Boy » Wed Aug 29, 2007 4:37 am

never pay for porn
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Postby Hang11 » Wed Aug 29, 2007 4:49 am

Masturbation on public transport is unacceptable

Never nail your mate's mother

You can eat a pie when paddling out
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Postby niallhills » Wed Aug 29, 2007 1:01 pm

never pay for porn-legend lol


eh, paddle fast into the wave, very fast

stand up BEFORE you drop in, not when you've reached the bottom, as soon as you feel urself bein pulled by the wave

thats two main ones, n jus practise like mad!
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Postby Bewilderbeast » Wed Aug 29, 2007 1:40 pm

Just get out there as much as you can and it'll all come together with time! :D

If you can't get in the water as much as you would like, spend the time working on your fitness! There is nothing quite so frustrating as being out on a good day and you're shoulders playing out on you!

Oh, and keep the stoke!! :thumbs:
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Postby kitesurfer » Wed Aug 29, 2007 1:56 pm

When you think you've paddled hard enough and think you've caught the wave, paddle some more. So often you think you've caught it when you haven't!

KS

Oh and don't froget to take your sunnies off before you get into the water!
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Postby rich r » Wed Aug 29, 2007 2:01 pm

Oh and don't froget to take your sunnies off before you get into the water!


I still do that. Thank goodness for pockets in board shorts.

If you're pearling, move back on your board. If you can't catch anything and your nose is a foot out of the water, move forward.
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Postby boco rio » Wed Aug 29, 2007 4:54 pm

Your a FL guy, so be sure NOT to wear a wetsuit until you see the locals wearing theirs.

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Postby northswell » Wed Aug 29, 2007 7:47 pm

On long sessions don't forget your pack up, Prawn/Tuna sandwiches are normally best :twisted:






Oh and don't drop in, and don't flap around infront of the take off zone on smaller days.
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Postby isaluteyou » Wed Aug 29, 2007 9:05 pm

Best advice i received was

"watch it, think it, do it" :wink: - Applies to more than just surfing :lol:
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Postby Otter » Thu Aug 30, 2007 1:45 am

Keep an eye peeled for sharks.

When a shark gets close, you don't have to be the fastest paddler, just don't be the slowest.

If a shark gets really close, kiss your ass good bye.
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Postby Surfing-Innovation » Thu Aug 30, 2007 8:28 am

Above anything else - don't be a prick in the water!!

From my experience, as long you're seen to be following etiquette to the best of your ability, then there'll be always people around in the line up willing to offer advice, call you onto waves and help your surfing progress.

If you act like a prat, then you'll get no help off anyone..........

:D
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Postby greg@hoodatsurfco » Thu Aug 30, 2007 8:45 am

Otter wrote:Keep an eye peeled for sharks.

When a shark gets close, you don't have to be the fastest paddler, just don't be the slowest.

If a shark gets really close, kiss your ass good bye.


personally I like to look for sharks to start some xxxxx with them..

i will be underwater just waiting... then when i see one.. i say hey. you.. c'mon. ya you. no the other shark. yes you! lets do this.
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Postby Otter » Thu Aug 30, 2007 7:32 pm

You anywhere near Monterey? I had just read about the guy and that was what prompted the post. 40 years surfing, never seen a shark that could hurt you...
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Postby Sar » Thu Aug 30, 2007 7:54 pm

dont forget! it's supossed to be fun :D

put plastic bags over your feet to help slide the wetsuit on easier

the best surfer in the world is the one having the most fun 8)
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Postby temptations_wings » Fri Aug 31, 2007 2:55 am

Otter wrote:You anywhere near Monterey? I had just read about the guy and that was what prompted the post. 40 years surfing, never seen a shark that could hurt you...


The beach where that happend is geographically closest to me. I was in a shop today getting a wetsuit fixed and one of the guys in there was saying he was in the water earlier that morning. Crazy stuff.... at least the line-up will be less crowded. Sucks the poor guy got mauled...
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Postby Otter » Fri Aug 31, 2007 3:46 am

Yup, I would think a 20' GW could make short work of a man in the water. That is one lucky dude, just think of the bragging rights he now has, something not many other people can say happened to them...
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Postby dondiemand » Fri Aug 31, 2007 5:30 pm

"if in doubt, don't go out"
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Postby Sar » Fri Aug 31, 2007 8:59 pm

decide upon wearing a wetsuit by taking the water temps into consideration, not the season.

dont eat spicy food (indian or mexican etc) the night before a days surf
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