lets keep this to what's wrong or right.

to many times good threads or topics end up being a mud slinging contest.


the footie gents, the ball, play the ball

fortget all that crap .............. immerse yourself in this ....

PTWoody said..

laceys lane said..
lets keep this to what's wrong or right.

to many times good threads or topics end up being a mud slinging contest.


the footie gents, the ball, play the ball

Rugby lover

no pt. a common saying amongst the lions supporters along with - the ball we want. pre triple flag era- just before actually


might have been directed at the scott brothers and co if they missed their ' target'

magillamelb said..

E T said..
Oh dear, it seems to me that you lads have lost your way.
When was paddling/ surfing ever about winning or prizes or who was the best.
When you stop thinking that way you may get your answers.

ET.

+1

No ones referring to 'winning prizes' here, at the end of the day its about the fun factor. I went to last years Nats on the Goldy (my 3rd), took my young bloke. We go to these comps for a 'boy's weekend as much as anything and so like to free surf as well. We got 3 days of howling freaking Nor Easterlies and 1 foot slop - just not much fun competing and nothing to do in between. Everyone knows this is typical conditions Oct/Nov on the Goldy - this year actually looked good by comparison.

Port Macquarie (3 previous Nats venue) in August, different story. More swell, stacks of options wind wise and no crowds. Hell we even had a smoking Down Winder for the race!

For the cost, time training, etc the Goldy venue/time of year is not an option for me. It seems as though the priority for Surfing Aust is racing and as a result the surfing side will suffer. Most guys into competitive SUP seem to favour the racing side so perhaps they are correct in their thinking.

Macaha said...

Good one mac btw way how is the macaha /chrispy feud going these days lol

OG SUP said..

surfershaneA said..

OG SUP said..

Why would anyone invest the cash to travel and surf this dribble?

The same people who go every year? Admittedly another serious barrier to entry for fresh meat?

Shane the old meat is slowly rotting away and the fresh meat is way gun-shy SUP will run out of issues and competitors about the same time oh and grants too!

I would like to do the old meat thing myself. In all honesty, SUP comps are still fairly fresh and no where as intimidating as having a go at Surfing NSW run longboard comps. Still, after you cop a few bad experiences trying to break the ice getting back into these things, it can really turn you off all competition particularly where your interests are governed by the same ruling body and certain dominating individuals.

Oh, thanks to the SPSC team for running great club comps. Does remind me it can be FUN competing.