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Postby Gekkostate » Thu Nov 15, 2007 8:44 am

What's good? I'm new to the site, I'm far from the coasts, but maaan I really wanna catch my first wave. I been watchin videos of some awesome surfers and reading up on it. anyone wanna drop any advice on me? hit me up

Thanks

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Postby nickd » Thu Nov 15, 2007 2:04 pm

Uhh well if ykour starting surfing and you really want to start it i would go with a 7'6" funboard- 9' longboard. Have fun out there
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Postby PapaW » Thu Nov 15, 2007 4:59 pm

Welcome!

Heres the introductions thread! - https://surfing-waves.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=267

Take a few moments to go over the n00b introductions here please :D --> https://surfing-waves.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=2
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Postby YANNI » Fri Nov 16, 2007 9:59 pm

Did you ever surf before? it's amazing once you catch your first wave!!!
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Postby niallhills » Sat Nov 17, 2007 8:39 pm

yeaaa, get a board n get out there! dnt put it off, i live far from the beach, just go as much as u can!
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Postby smallwavegrovellerchick » Sun Nov 18, 2007 9:35 am

Doesn't Lake Superior break once in a while? I would imagine the water temp is pretty cold out there. Maybe you should plan a vacation for somewhere like California and take some surf lessons.
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Postby long_man » Sun Nov 18, 2007 11:47 am

nickd wrote:Uhh well if ykour starting surfing and you really want to start it i would go with a 7'6" funboard- 9' longboard. Have fun out there


have a go with the "Search" function my friend....... :D

and check out the Surfing Hardware thead..... :wink:
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