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Macaha
Macaha
QLD
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26 Jul 2015 10:23am
Surfing a longboard
Ted the Kiwi
Ted the Kiwi
NSW
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NSW, 14256 posts
26 Jul 2015 11:47am
Having to still work. I would retire now if I could but still a few years away sadly
beastsurf
beastsurf
WA
902 posts
WA, 902 posts
26 Jul 2015 9:57am
The lack of suitable waves around here. There's a few but no long points unfortunately
Prawnhead
Prawnhead
NSW
1317 posts
NSW, 1317 posts
26 Jul 2015 12:15pm
topic hijackers in the longboard forum!
thedrip
thedrip
WA
2355 posts
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26 Jul 2015 10:16am
Backhand cutbacks, closely followed by leaving the longboard in the rack when another board might be suitable.
bazz61
bazz61
QLD
3570 posts
QLD, 3570 posts
26 Jul 2015 12:20pm
crowds ..... ! hardly worth surfing weekends on the Goldy... my opinion....
Steve78
Steve78
TAS
189 posts
TAS, 189 posts
26 Jul 2015 12:41pm
Rubik's cube.... It just can't be done
NewScotty
NewScotty
2350 posts
2350 posts
26 Jul 2015 11:07am
thedrip said...
Backhand cutbacks, closely followed by leaving the longboard in the rack when another board might be suitable.


Really ? In my day I always found backhand cutbacks much easier then forehand. Less chance of rail digging in too far as leaning forward into it much easier then leaning back.
thedrip
thedrip
WA
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WA, 2355 posts
26 Jul 2015 11:24am
NewScotty said...
thedrip said...
Backhand cutbacks, closely followed by leaving the longboard in the rack when another board might be suitable.


Really ? In my day I always found backhand cutbacks much easier then forehand. Less chance of rail digging in too far as leaning forward into it much easier then leaning back.


On my forehand I am getting back in the tail far more. I suspect I am trying to do a rail carve from amidships rather than being back in the board. It's something I need to practice obviously, but we have lots of lefts here. The rights tend to be dredging pits of death. There are a couple of rights though and I also need to keep my self reflection in mind when I surf which can be tricky too.

Whatever is the problem, me being the main one, the board feels way stiffer and I often catch a rail on my backhand.
Ted the Kiwi
Ted the Kiwi
NSW
14256 posts
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26 Jul 2015 1:46pm
Need to rotate those arms then hips ! I love backhand cutties as you can really smash the lip as you come back at it - similar to a back hand reo - then you can bottom turn with pace. I find his harder in my forehand.
thePup
thePup
13831 posts
13831 posts
26 Jul 2015 12:01pm
Cobraboy's crack that really is a highway of brown misery & shame
obct
obct
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26 Jul 2015 2:49pm
It's nothing to do with riding them, it the transportation and storage I have the biggest problem with.





chrispy
chrispy
WA
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26 Jul 2015 3:06pm
paying a therapist to listen to them,when i could post them here for free
thedrip
thedrip
WA
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26 Jul 2015 3:31pm
Ted the Kiwi said...
Need to rotate those arms then hips ! I love backhand cutties as you can really smash the lip as you come back at it - similar to a back hand reo - then you can bottom turn with pace. I find his harder in my forehand.


Yeah, whatever Ted.


You make it sound easy. No worries on a shorty or midlength, but the 9'4" is a bit awkward and ugly. And yep, like many people, I prefer my backhand, despite knowing it is harder in some ways.

Macaha
Macaha
QLD
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26 Jul 2015 5:35pm
Listening to your mates who say give it an hour,return in an hour and its turned into complete crap,then he called the Alleys got waves,I was over it by then almost time for bed.
chrispy
chrispy
WA
9675 posts
WA, 9675 posts
26 Jul 2015 3:47pm
seriously,not bending my knees enough,i get lazy at times and it shows
thedrip
thedrip
WA
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26 Jul 2015 4:26pm
chrispy said...
seriously,not bending my knees enough,i get lazy at times and it shows



Too straight is better than the bog squat, Chrispy. I gotta figure out how you guys post vids because I have a classic vid of a truly ugly style.
smh
smh
NSW
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smh smh
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26 Jul 2015 6:35pm
Getting caught inside on the barge isn't much fun
laceys lane
laceys lane
QLD
19804 posts
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26 Jul 2015 7:06pm
Macaha said...
Listening to your mates who say give it an hour,return in an hour and its turned into complete crap,then he called the Alleys got waves,I was over it by then almost time for bed.


Mine. Listening to a mate and going to a place where the waves were crap from the start . Hoping it gets better meanwhile missing out on the place you really want to be.

But hey I wasnt going home empty and got some. Worked out well
Macaha
Macaha
QLD
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26 Jul 2015 7:14pm
Whoa really, what about those barrels,long rides,long walks back oh yes that place sucks it was all a dream
warwickl
warwickl
NSW
2360 posts
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26 Jul 2015 7:15pm
I returned to long boarding after a long time and find I am hopeless at catching waves and timing the critical timing to standing up. Occasionally all goes well but mostly no go so have taken up SUPping and enjoy it.


Any constructive advice on paddling for a wave and timing to stand up would be appreciated.
I have 2 excellent boards ie McTavish Fireball Evo 11 and a Robert August - What I ride. A little more I am 76 kg and enjoy my 8ft SUP but keen to also enjoy my long boards.
warwickl
warwickl
NSW
2360 posts
NSW, 2360 posts
26 Jul 2015 7:37pm
Can you guys help or should I start a new post?

This topic motivated me to declare my lack of skill and ask for help.
obct
obct
NSW
3487 posts
NSW, 3487 posts
26 Jul 2015 7:41pm
warwickl said..
Can you guys help or should I start a new post?

This topic motivated me to declare my lack of skill and ask for help.


Perfect, you'll fit right in around here

Macaha
Macaha
QLD
21982 posts
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26 Jul 2015 7:42pm
warwickl said..
Can you guys help or should I start a new post?

This topic motivated me to declare my lack of skill and ask for help.


Yes simple,less sup and more longboarding and never give up.
chrispy
chrispy
WA
9675 posts
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26 Jul 2015 5:42pm
warwickl said..
Can you guys help or should I start a new post?

This topic motivated me to declare my lack of skill and ask for help.


wow its only been up for twenty minutes....relaxation is the first key to longboarding turbo
laceys lane
laceys lane
QLD
19804 posts
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26 Jul 2015 7:58pm
Macaha said..
Whoa really, what about those barrels,long rides,long walks back oh yes that place sucks it was all a dream


matey its all about be there at the right times. this weekend lm was not the place to be.

alley has had all that from Friday on.

Saturday was a dream day- everything clicked


certain swells, conditions suit certain places.

ill be surfing the best places from now on as much as possible . not just rolling up to one spot regardless.


however its your right to only surf one place as you see fit.

peace brother macaha
CrossStep
CrossStep
SA
210 posts
SA, 210 posts
26 Jul 2015 7:34pm
Wind, tides, swell and family/ work commitments that don't always gell.


chrispy
chrispy
WA
9675 posts
WA, 9675 posts
26 Jul 2015 6:04pm
laceys lane said..

Macaha said..
Whoa really, what about those barrels,long rides,long walks back oh yes that place sucks it was all a dream



matey its all about be there at the right times. this weekend lm was not the place to be.

alley has had all that from Friday on.

Saturday was a dream day- everything clicked


certain swells, conditions suit certain places.

ill be surfing the best places from now on as much as possible . not just rolling up to one spot regardless.


however its your right to only surf one place as you see fit.

peace brother macaha






he is right mac
vanders1
vanders1
QLD
3809 posts
QLD, 3809 posts
26 Jul 2015 8:30pm
laceys lane said..


Macaha said..
Whoa really, what about those barrels,long rides,long walks back oh yes that place sucks it was all a dream




matey its all about be there at the right times. this weekend lm was not the place to be.

alley has had all that from Friday on.

Saturday was a dream day- everything clicked


certain swells, conditions suit certain places.

ill be surfing the best places from now on as much as possible . not just rolling up to one spot regardless.


however its your right to only surf one place as you see fit.

peace brother macaha



Yes and as good as it is there at times, the fkn crowds!!!!!!

My problem - I live too far from the H2O.
thePup
thePup
13831 posts
13831 posts
26 Jul 2015 6:34pm
Sorting that out soon hey champion
Macaha
Macaha
QLD
21982 posts
QLD, 21982 posts
26 Jul 2015 8:37pm
vanders1 said..

laceys lane said..



Macaha said..
Whoa really, what about those barrels,long rides,long walks back oh yes that place sucks it was all a dream





matey its all about be there at the right times. this weekend lm was not the place to be.

alley has had all that from Friday on.

Saturday was a dream day- everything clicked


certain swells, conditions suit certain places.

ill be surfing the best places from now on as much as possible . not just rolling up to one spot regardless.


however its your right to only surf one place as you see fit.

peace brother macaha




Yes and as good as it is there at times, the fkn crowds!!!!!!

My problem - I live too far from the H2O.


I should be stoked but there will be others to take your spots
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