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rager
rager
QLD
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rager rager
QLD, 437 posts
13 Jun 2011 7:40pm
Watching the Gold Coast news tonight and that old news cherry, Surf Rage reared it's head again with a representative of a local boardriders club sinking the boot in over an isolated incident involving a SUP surfer supposedly running over a Japanese tourist. Wonder how many incidents not involving a SUP surfer happened at the same point break over the long weekend?
chrispychru
chrispychru
QLD
7932 posts
chrispychru chrispychru
QLD, 7932 posts
13 Jun 2011 7:54pm
so many wankers everywhere in the world. I saw it on the news and couldnt believe he wanted to keep going when the bloke was on the ground covering up. Hopefully next time someone that can hold up their hands will put one on his chin. Not one for fighting,would prefer to roll around with a girl then a man. YET sometimes you just got to do what you gotta do.[}:)]
62mac
62mac
WA
24860 posts
62mac 62mac
WA, 24860 posts
13 Jun 2011 6:12pm
Missed it any links?
rager
rager
QLD
437 posts
rager rager
QLD, 437 posts
13 Jun 2011 8:15pm
62mac said...

Missed it any links?


Not sure if there's a link but it was on 9 gold coast news at 5:30
62mac
62mac
WA
24860 posts
62mac 62mac
WA, 24860 posts
13 Jun 2011 6:23pm
I was working so missed it,where was it,I heard point?
CMC
CMC
QLD
3954 posts
CMC CMC
QLD, 3954 posts
13 Jun 2011 8:24pm
rager said...

Watching the Gold Coast news tonight and that old news cherry, Surf Rage reared it's head again with a representative of a local boardriders club sinking the boot in over an isolated incident involving a SUP surfer supposedly running over a Japanese tourist. Wonder how many incidents not involving a SUP surfer happened at the same point break over the long weekend?


I seen a friend of mine yest in very small surf at the Alley. He was on a shortboard an was having a laugh with me about How many times he had been hit with SUP boards over the weekend. The next wave he paddled for a guy on a SUP paddled for it and then tried to pull off and his board flicked up and hit him in the stomach. He went off his rocker at the guy and was yelling to me 'see what I mean' hard for me seeing I was on a 14'er.

This is just one guy who was hit 3 times in 1 weekend.

I love riding my SUP at the Alley but plead with people if you can't control your board, for the safety of others stay clear of the crowds.
rager
rager
QLD
437 posts
rager rager
QLD, 437 posts
13 Jun 2011 8:26pm
62mac said...

I was working so missed it,where was it,I heard point?


No prizes for guessing. The Alley
Adapt
Adapt
QLD
723 posts
Adapt Adapt
QLD, 723 posts
13 Jun 2011 8:33pm
CMC said...

rager said...

Watching the Gold Coast news tonight and that old news cherry, Surf Rage reared it's head again with a representative of a local boardriders club sinking the boot in over an isolated incident involving a SUP surfer supposedly running over a Japanese tourist. Wonder how many incidents not involving a SUP surfer happened at the same point break over the long weekend?


I seen a friend of mine yest in very small surf at the Alley. He was on a shortboard an was having a laugh with me about How many times he had been hit with SUP boards over the weekend. The next wave he paddled for a guy on a SUP paddled for it and then tried to pull off and his board flicked up and hit him in the stomach. He went off his rocker at the guy and was yelling to me 'see what I mean' hard for me seeing I was on a 14'er.

This is just one guy who was hit 3 times in 1 weekend.

I love riding my SUP at the Alley but plead with people if you can't control your board, for the safety of others stay clear of the crowds.


I agree with you CMC. But at the same time if you wanna surf in crowds be prepared to get hit by a board as well. Even the best surfers in the world fall off when they least expect it. Thats my 2 cents worth
rager
rager
QLD
437 posts
rager rager
QLD, 437 posts
13 Jun 2011 8:39pm
CMC said...

rager said...

Watching the Gold Coast news tonight and that old news cherry, Surf Rage reared it's head again with a representative of a local boardriders club sinking the boot in over an isolated incident involving a SUP surfer supposedly running over a Japanese tourist. Wonder how many incidents not involving a SUP surfer happened at the same point break over the long weekend?


I seen a friend of mine yest in very small surf at the Alley. He was on a shortboard an was having a laugh with me about How many times he had been hit with SUP boards over the weekend. The next wave he paddled for a guy on a SUP paddled for it and then tried to pull off and his board flicked up and hit him in the stomach. He went off his rocker at the guy and was yelling to me 'see what I mean' hard for me seeing I was on a 14'er.


This is just one guy who was hit 3 times in 1 weekend.

I love riding my SUP at the Alley but plead with people if you can't control your board, for the safety of others stay clear of the crowds.

I guess a kooks a kook, the only difference being a learner on a SUP needs a lot more room in the water. I think maybe those getting into it shouldn't surf south of the rock wall at Laceys and maybe it's up to retailers to give a bit of instruction from about the do's & dont's. I've surfed for 30 years on a shortboard and didn't paddle out the Alley on a SUP until I felt I was able to do it competently and safely.


rahams
rahams
NSW
544 posts
rahams rahams
NSW, 544 posts
13 Jun 2011 8:41pm
the alley the pass two of the most dangerous places to surf.why do people surf there and expect things to be normal.then blow up when it isnt.
rager said...

62mac said...

I was working so missed it,where was it,I heard point?


No prizes for guessing. The Alley


laceys lane
laceys lane
QLD
19804 posts
laceys lane laceys lane
QLD, 19804 posts
13 Jun 2011 8:44pm
Adapt said...

CMC said...

rager said...

Watching the Gold Coast news tonight and that old news cherry, Surf Rage reared it's head again with a representative of a local boardriders club sinking the boot in over an isolated incident involving a SUP surfer supposedly running over a Japanese tourist. Wonder how many incidents not involving a SUP surfer happened at the same point break over the long weekend?


I seen a friend of mine yest in very small surf at the Alley. He was on a shortboard an was having a laugh with me about How many times he had been hit with SUP boards over the weekend. The next wave he paddled for a guy on a SUP paddled for it and then tried to pull off and his board flicked up and hit him in the stomach. He went off his rocker at the guy and was yelling to me 'see what I mean' hard for me seeing I was on a 14'er.

This is just one guy who was hit 3 times in 1 weekend.

I love riding my SUP at the Alley but plead with people if you can't control your board, for the safety of others stay clear of the crowds.


I agree with you CMC. But at the same time if you wanna surf in crowds be prepared to get hit by a board as well. Even the best surfers in the world fall off when they least expect it. Thats my 2 cents worth


in my time, i haven't copped a sup, but been smacked by a lot of mals, even when i've been on a sup.
the alley is a magnet for learners, so be aware

flipside- there is a real worrying trend of novice/ intermediate sup pers heading smack out in the guts of the lineup when most of the experienced crew that can handle some crowded lineup stuff choose to stay wide
cheers
Sailhack
Sailhack
VIC
5000 posts
Sailhack Sailhack
VIC, 5000 posts
13 Jun 2011 8:46pm
Small bit on 'Bondi Rescue' tonight showed one of the lifesavers suping, shortly followed by him standing there with a broken nose (self inflicted though) & one of his colleagues saying "these sups are new, and no-one knows how to do it properly yet!" I haad to laugh at that comment...

I'm sure there are a few guys here that would disagree?
teatrea
teatrea
QLD
4177 posts
teatrea teatrea
QLD, 4177 posts
13 Jun 2011 8:48pm
surfed there today , pretty crowded but its a bit like defensive driving , sum up the situation before you go for a wave , be aware of whats happening around you. Expect the stinkeye will be back in vogue again now for a while, oh well crap happens. Two sides to every storey , I wonder if the tourist was competent surfer.

Good watching the shorties get some nice barrels today though , even watched a guy on a clubbbie get a sick barrell.
paul.j
paul.j
QLD
3381 posts
paul.j paul.j
QLD, 3381 posts
13 Jun 2011 8:58pm
Yeah i could see some people getting hit from time to time especially with strong offshore winds, it makes being on a SUP just that bit harder and more board for the wind to get under. Pretty sure most Shops advise new riders as to where to go in the surf , maybe some of the problem is people getting hire boards and being able to take them in to the surf? I know we refuse to hire boards for anything but flat water but there are plenty out there who dont give a rats, could be some of the probs no leggies and no clue does not make a good combo!!

62mac
62mac
WA
24860 posts
62mac 62mac
WA, 24860 posts
13 Jun 2011 7:01pm
laceys lane said...

in my time, i haven't copped a sup, but been smacked by a lot of mals, even when i've been on a sup.
the alley is a magnet for learners, so be aware

flipside- there is a real worrying trend of novice/ intermediate sup pers heading smack out in the guts of the lineup when most of the experienced crew that can handle some crowded lineup stuff choose to stay wide
cheers

My take on the bad press on sup's.There big,its like being tailgated by a semi on the highway,you feel intimidated and move lanes,add someone standing tall while your sitting.Semi's need a wide berth like mal's,Ride them at any open point like the Ally,but a crowded congested point and its a whole new ball game.If your not experienced go wide as Lacey said, theres only one bloke who can get away with sup'ing Snapper and thats JC anybody less skilled is going to course grief.
wazza66
wazza66
QLD
622 posts
wazza66 wazza66
QLD, 622 posts
13 Jun 2011 9:20pm
What about SUP riders dropping in on other SUP riders and not even thinking about having a look over their left shoulder.

Guys dropping in ,and then being too slow/inexperienced to make the section are forcing you to straighten up to avoid a collision, make it very dangerous for the guys paddling back out through the inside.

This gives all SUP's a bad rap!

Too many people leave their brain in the car before surfing.

laceys lane
laceys lane
QLD
19804 posts
laceys lane laceys lane
QLD, 19804 posts
13 Jun 2011 9:40pm
wazza66 said...

What about SUP riders dropping in on other SUP riders and not even thinking about having a look over their left shoulder.

Guys dropping in ,and then being too slow/inexperienced to make the section are forcing you to straighten up to avoid a collision, make it very dangerous for the guys paddling back out through the inside.

This gives all SUP's a bad rap!

Too many people leave their brain in the car before surfing.




mine often don't even make to the car. i've lost count on how many times i've paddled and gone s###, i've left um at home again

other times i'll spent 20 mins looking under the car seats
PTWoody
PTWoody
VIC
3982 posts
PTWoody PTWoody
VIC, 3982 posts
13 Jun 2011 10:24pm
laceys lane said...

wazza66 said...

What about SUP riders dropping in on other SUP riders and not even thinking about having a look over their left shoulder.

Guys dropping in ,and then being too slow/inexperienced to make the section are forcing you to straighten up to avoid a collision, make it very dangerous for the guys paddling back out through the inside.

This gives all SUP's a bad rap!

Too many people leave their brain in the car before surfing.




mine often don't even make to the car. i've lost count on how many times i've paddled and gone s###, i've left um at home again

other times i'll spent 20 mins looking under the car seats


They're always in the last place you look.
Swanie
Swanie
QLD
1372 posts
Swanie Swanie
QLD, 1372 posts
13 Jun 2011 11:09pm
People should surf to their limitations. They should consider the location crowd and own ability. This is a no brainer. Problem is that this takes self management and like sheep many are drawn to a crowd. Great breaks but heavily crowded are often less fun then some of the other breaks that don't have the crowd. I am not just talking SUP but all craft. They also need to learn surf etiquette.

Some are doing to this sport what Aids and the clap did to free love :)
Crash Landing
Crash Landing
NSW
1173 posts
Crash Landing Crash Landing
NSW, 1173 posts
14 Jun 2011 9:48am
I was hit by a short board on the weekend whilst SUPing - guy had no control over where he was going.

Never seems to get mentioned that it happens both ways.
waxer
waxer
SA
247 posts
waxer waxer
SA, 247 posts
14 Jun 2011 9:51am
Surprises me that public liability hasn't raised it's ugly head around some of these incidents.Wonder how many surfers,sup,and every other water craft have insurance?I think if you are in a club it comes with membership,but for the rest of us, it's down to you.Unfortunately I think it's a matter of time before there are some claims,it happens in every other aspect of our lives unfortunately.
doggie
doggie
WA
15849 posts
doggie doggie
WA, 15849 posts
14 Jun 2011 9:03am
No comment
micksmith
micksmith
VIC
1701 posts
micksmith micksmith
VIC, 1701 posts
14 Jun 2011 11:08am
Crash Landing said...

I was hit by a short board on the weekend whilst SUPing - guy had no control over where he was going.

Never seems to get mentioned that it happens both ways.


too true, the only difference is the size and weight.
towball
towball
4634 posts
towball towball
4634 posts
14 Jun 2011 9:53am
Gees only one jap could have got a few more , you ever seen how they drop in all the time ,had one doing it last year talked to him about it apparrently thats what they do.
Gav84
Gav84
QLD
20 posts
Gav84 Gav84
QLD, 20 posts
14 Jun 2011 12:43pm
As Lacey said, it is so common to see novice guys paddling straight into the already over crowded line up out the alley, its ridiculous! I cant believe we dont make the paper more often because a fellow surfer ended up wearing 15kg of fibreglass across their scone.
On the other hand, you cant go to a break like the alley and expect not to get hurt, 99% will walk in unharmed but seriously, look at the place, it has every type of surf craft ever invented catching waves in one area, it has some top surfers out, it has people trying to surf that have never picked up a board before, it has goat boats, short boards, mals, clubbys, ski's, sups, fishing boats and the occasional surf boat to cause some carnage too. If everyone does their bit, it makes it that bit safer. There will always be dick heads and their will always be more than one surf craft on the break so in my opinion, there will always be a danger.

Gav
doggie
doggie
WA
15849 posts
doggie doggie
WA, 15849 posts
14 Jun 2011 10:55am
micksmith said...

Crash Landing said...

I was hit by a short board on the weekend whilst SUPing - guy had no control over where he was going.

Never seems to get mentioned that it happens both ways.


too true, the only difference is the size and weight.



And reach - 9ft board 9ft leggie = 18ft

Goats are worse!! If they let go of the paddle they just bounce around all over the place, Ive been hit twice
matt18
matt18
VIC
534 posts
matt18 matt18
VIC, 534 posts
14 Jun 2011 12:57pm
move somewhere colder, then might be a little less crowded
Swanie
Swanie
QLD
1372 posts
Swanie Swanie
QLD, 1372 posts
14 Jun 2011 1:22pm
waxer said...

Surprises me that public liability hasn't raised it's ugly head around some of these incidents.Wonder how many surfers,sup,and every other water craft have insurance?I think if you are in a club it comes with membership,but for the rest of us, it's down to you.Unfortunately I think it's a matter of time before there are some claims,it happens in every other aspect of our lives unfortunately.


Insurance cover for club members is for only when involved in club activities. Not personal surfing. Just to be clear.
towball
towball
4634 posts
towball towball
4634 posts
14 Jun 2011 11:41am
Your bag on frost on the ground sorts soft c--ks out
matt18 said...

move somewhere colder, then might be a little less crowded


matt18
matt18
VIC
534 posts
matt18 matt18
VIC, 534 posts
14 Jun 2011 1:48pm
towball said...

Your bag on frost on the ground sorts soft c--ks out
matt18 said...

move somewhere colder, then might be a little less crowded





it does, lived and surfed in tassie in the early 90's always looking fro someone to surf with
jbshack
jbshack
WA
6913 posts
jbshack jbshack
WA, 6913 posts
14 Jun 2011 3:11pm
I know its not the right thread but I've been toying with the idea of getting in a SUP. Mostly for just paddling around Rottnest of my boat but would like to have a bit of a play in the surf as well. Especially on real small days with my kids.
Now to my question. Would a Inflatable board like a ULI be better for this? I assume it would still hurt a little if you got hit with one but it would have to be better than a FG board?
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