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Thaaaaaat's more like it:)
Early york wasn't happening, so went back to bed. Woke up and headed to the river. Super fucking fun. Lefts were even working. Punchy, waist plus sets consistent, and slightly warmer water. No ice cream headaches.
Not too busy. Good stuff.
Tomorrow maybe a bit better?
I like my R3 hooded for a winter suit. If say it is not stretchy, but not super stiff. Due to the wool, it does go through a break in period of a good 15 days. It starts out itchy and a bit stiff. It is plenty flexible to get tight fast slashing turns in. Warm as fuck. I'd compare it to a typical 5/4 as far as warmth goes. Easily much warmer than my 4/3.
OTOH, I really like the entry level rip curl ebomb. Decently warm. Quite stretchy. Probably won't last as long as my old entry hotline though.
The Patagucci build feel solid after one season it is still in like new shape. Seams are bomber. And you get to tell everyone in the water you are an ambassador.
I would certainly entertain the idea of a patagucci suit purchase if they last longer and are warmer for their thickness. Less worried about stretch as i'm not very flexible. I should really stretch more.
I got mine for $225 at the outlet. At that price, it was kind of a no brainier. Especially given how they have stood behind their other products that I purchase.
I did give it a triple wash this spring in fresh water. No it is hanging in the dark until things get cold. My buddy in Wells has had his R4 for about 5 winters. He does not wear it all that much because it is too warm (so he says), but the thing is still in very good condition.
That's a hell of a price! I'll go over to Liquid Dreams and try one on.
I know strawjack posted a pic of me surfing the vinyard from my wedding trip in may, but here's a better shot of the same wave at that lovely perfect right rock point break. Sooooo many turns per wave.
http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l.../IMG_23351.jpg
Can't wait to go back in September.
Got my own board today!! I have never been so stoked about something I bought. It was 480 for a 6' 10" funboard, the Summer Session brand. I am happy with the price, it was comparable to finding something used, but finding funboards used was becoming increasingly more difficult, and I was becoming increasingly more impatient. Now there are no restrictions and I can surf whereever, and whenever I want!
I was at Jenness for like an hour or so, crazy fun. I could move that thing like no other, I was cooking too! I am kind of just going on, the stoke I have isn't exactly translating into coherent thoughts.
Anyone going to the Endless Summer showing at the Music Hall Saturday?
Nothing like new board stoke! Good for you brother:)
I won't be able to make the music hall, but sounds like a good time. Here's some NH stoke for you from June. My second NH surf sesh in over a year and a half. The rocks had the best form of anywhere this day.
Many familiar faces out this day. Ralph got me on a good mid sized left setting up for a nice hit. shot 26 out of 31.
strawjack LOVES Ralph:D
http://www.ralphspic.com/RALPH%20%20...014/index.html
Tomorrow am is looking fun.
Pudge, i hope you got out this morning.
Nice swell running this am. Small, waist high sets, but super clean with light offshores with a longer period which helped in the push department. Pulled up south of the Sun n Surf just shy of 6am with the 5'8 and the 8'2 in the car. Was torn as to which board to choose, but then a set rolled in and the 5'8 minus the cord was in hand. Mostly thigh high, but both those and the waist sets made for effortless rail to rail lefts and rights..........with a few momentum hops thrown in here there to get you thru to the inside mini walls:)
By 715 or so the wind died and things got pretty weak as a result. Some fun nuggets were had for sure. Hardly anyone out.
Tomorrow am should be about the same. 10 days of clean waist+ surf in July and counting........time to get on the bike before work.
Wasn't able to get out this AM but after work today, and tomorrow AM for sure! If anyone wants to link up let me know, some pointers thrown my way would be wicked appreciated. Still trying to figure it all out :redface:
A few of us are meeting at Longsands at 530am. again. So long as the buoy holds.......it's actually crept up a bit since this am, so.........Quote:
Originally Posted by Pudge.
Join us if you'd like. I don't work till noon, but have a 9am group mtb ride planned from the house so i'll surf from 530-7 or so. need some time for coffee in between sports:)
pm me.
group - me, myself, and I. :wink:Quote:
Originally Posted by postnasaldrip
And for the record...i have nothing personal against Ralph...I don't really know him. But there are way too many people I know that have had run ins with him in the water. He apparently thinks he owns the waves and dubbed himself the officer of the water. Whatever, I don't care. He does a lot of good things for good causes.
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Originally Posted by postnasaldrip
What you got going on in that pic, rawj??!? An evil Goatee?
Higgins was fun on tues night-wed morning. waist high. the fish worked but the 7'10 LB was where it was at. i wore a 4/3:fm:
Ha! No just not clean shaven.:DQuote:
Originally Posted by My Pet Powder Goat
Glad you got out. My invitation stands:)
He is quite the character.Quote:
Originally Posted by strawjack
An curiously enough, despite seeing his car and board about a million times and all his 365 day surf missions ifeel like I've never recognized him in the water. There's another certain gentleman with a handlebar moustache that I've seen bully people around including 14 year old kids just trying to get into it. That I don't understand.Quote:
Originally Posted by postnasaldrip
Yes, I actually know him. It's so hard when you know a person and then he gets all agro with with people when it comes to the surf scene. Surfing seems to change some peoples attitude. Especially the old school guys who remember when nobody was in the water.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ryan Dunfee
That is why skiing and mtb will always win for me. You can get away from everybody. Plus I'm a kook inda water! ...my kids on the other hand.
Maine cough Maine cough cough:vax:Quote:
Originally Posted by strawjack
This is what I notice. Most attitude comes from old timers, with a couple younger "to cool for school" shit bags thrown in. Watched a guy be a absolute dick to a beginner queeb last season on a knee-high day at the wall. Wtf?... it's the wall, relax!Quote:
Especially the old school guys who remember when nobody was in the water
In the grand scheme of things bad attitudes and localism is almost non existent in nh-me
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Yeah. Maine has no assholes. It does have miles of waves that no one seems to want too. One of these statements is truer than the other.
Seriously, though, do you guys see much attitude other than at a few select spots? I think I live where there are way way more surfers, but rarely do I see any attitude playing out in the water. Sure, there can be some jockeying for position at spots, but rarely all out tude. Occasionally, I do hear an angry voice at the slot or 1st peak, but rarely elsewhere. Maybe you new englanders are just tight wound. Oh, yeah, that.
I got a txt today calling it typical dismal july. So you guys say different? Wonder if my buddy is getting old or something, or if yall are drinkin some stoke juice.
6'10" - is it eggy shaped, or more big boy shaped. If it is eggy, keep it forever. Whatever it is, gotta be a blast to have that freedom.
Flying to NYC tomorrow night. Can't wait to visit home.
Maine does have assholes. Most of them don't live here tho:)Quote:
Originally Posted by Ottime
I have been an asshole in and out of the water at times. Most recent water asshole incident was at the river. I was having SUP issues. Problem i have with some SUP'ers is they never knew how to surf before they started to SUP. No or very little lineup etiquette. Many of them SUP surf cuz it's much easier to learn, IMO. They are on boats and attached to a loooong leash. personally i think they shouldn't be allowed to use leashes so that they have to learn to keep their boats close to them. Once they have to chase the boat upriver a few times on an incoming, they'll learn real quick, or get frustrated and leave.
Lots of empty waves here for sure.
Not a whole lotta tude here. Sometimes a slight undertone of it at the river. NH has more like at the rocks, but not too bad. Hey if a half dozen or more guys are silly enough to stack up in a tight bunch on one peak and fight for waves, let em have it.Quote:
Seriously, though, do you guys see much attitude other than at a few select spots? I think I live where there are way way more surfers, but rarely do I see any attitude playing out in the water. Sure, there can be some jockeying for position at spots, but rarely all out tude. Occasionally, I do hear an angry voice at the slot or 1st peak, but rarely elsewhere. Maybe you new englanders are just tight wound. Oh, yeah, that.
The 1st week and a half of July made the month. July 5th was one of the best days this year. These last 4 days were pretty damn fun. Maybe he needs to pay a little closer attention.;)Quote:
I got a txt today calling it typical dismal july. So you guys say different? Wonder if my buddy is getting old or something, or if yall are drinkin some stoke juice.
We will meet this time:)Quote:
Flying to NYC tomorrow night. Can't wait to visit home.
Nice lil sesh with pudge early this am. Pretty small which had me bring out the longboard, but nice clean thigh high waves were rolling thru. Maybe even a waist high set or two. The young jedi will be improving at a rapid pace!
Looks like the July surf will continue with more promise early/mid next week.
Oh and uh, a few of my closest/regular surf partners are full time SUP surfers.
How's the real estate market in Maine / I'll live anywhere with barrels
Twas fantastic 20 months ago. 3.25% fixed for 30 years. CHEAP MONEY!!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by nc_slater
Maine vs New York - whose got the best waves and the warmer water?
Warm water and power=NYQuote:
Originally Posted by nc_slater
More variety and less crowded=ME
Both are probably equal in the consistency department.
I easily choose Maine as i like real winter and don't like surfing around other people