Big Wave Surfers Appreciation Thread

moe.ron · #1 08-09-2004, 06:07 PM

You have to give them respect for having no fear. Me, I'm happy with some medium size waves, but I've never gone beyond a 6 footers.

#2 08-09-2004, 06:16 PM

When I was in HS (and had no appreciation for life) I had a 8-12er but nothing above that.

Still, you won't see me out and about at the North Shore during winter season. I value my life now.

And finally...I want to have Makua Rothman's babies. Any guy who rides a 66'er (as seen in this picture) can do whatever he wants with me. Don't know why he won with the 66'er...but he still won the XXL Challenge despite riding a 74'er last year.

Ahhh..MAKUA.

For now I'll stick to the baby waves of town and my longboard.

moe.ron · #3 08-11-2004, 12:19 PM

Have you ever tried body boarding? Always wanted to try it.

AOII_LB93 · #4 08-11-2004, 12:24 PM

Body boarding is fun, but it's a different kind of fun than surfing. I used to body board, ahh good times. There is just something inherently cooler about surfing though.

sigtau305 · #5 08-11-2004, 12:42 PM

I have a lot of respect for anyone who takes on a Big Wave. it's definantely exciting even though it's also dangerous.

moe.ron · #6 08-11-2004, 12:43 PM

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Originally posted by AOII_LB93
Body boarding is fun, but it's a different kind of fun than surfing. I used to body board, ahh good times. There is just something inherently cooler about surfing though.

I do my monthly intake of surfing either in Durban or Port Elizabeth. I'm saving up my vacation time so I can head over to Mentawai Islands in Sumatra, Indonesia.

AOII_LB93 · #7 08-11-2004, 01:01 PM

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Originally posted by moe.ron
I do my monthly intake of surfing either in Durban or Port Elizabeth. I'm saving up my vacation time so I can head over to Mentawai Islands in Sumatra, Indonesia.

I've got a friend who is obsessed with going to Mentawai...and also to Tahiti.

moe.ron · #8 08-11-2004, 01:06 PM

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Originally posted by AOII_LB93
I've got a friend who is obsessed with going to Mentawai...and also to Tahiti.

Whoa, Tahiti. My other dream location for surfing. One day, I will have the guts to try out G-Land. I've herd great stories about it. Sort of like the holy grail for surfing.

What about Cali? Where is a good surfing spot? I know that is a stupid question, but where is ur favorite spots?

DolphinChicaDDD · #9 08-11-2004, 05:35 PM

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Originally posted by AOII_LB93
Body boarding is fun, but it's a different kind of fun than surfing. I used to body board, ahh good times. There is just something inherently cooler about surfing though.

Yes there is.

I am a bit excited that one of the two hurricanes in the Atlantic might stir up some seas for my vacation next week. I'm gonna try to snag a longboard from my cousin or my future cousin-in-law.

Yeah, 6ft is about my max too.

#10 08-11-2004, 06:29 PM

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Originally posted by AOII_LB93
I've got a friend who is obsessed with going to Mentawai...and also to Tahiti.

I'm going to Teahupoo someday before I die.

Bodyboarding's fun. It's really hard to find the perfect spots though. Spongers and surfers don't really get along too well here for some reason.