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by Squidlips
Mon Feb 06, 2012 10:34 am
Forum: General surf discussion
Topic: Stuck which board to get now…
Replies: 22
Views: 8656

Stuck which board to get now…

Stuck which board to get now… Help!! Im so out the loop with current shapes and technologies since Ive had a forced break from surfing that Im totally stuck as to what board to get next. If I list what boards Ive ridden and what I liked about them do you reckon you could recommend the next shape to ...
by Squidlips
Fri Jan 27, 2012 11:27 am
Forum: General surf discussion
Topic: Calf Cramps
Replies: 27
Views: 11164

Re: Calf Cramps

i was servicing a lady and i managed to work up a huge glute cramp

(cramp in the arse muscle)

she was basically on the vinegar stroke when i had to pull out, run around the bedroom and then collapse on the floor rubbing my bum.

i still get flack for that to this day. :oops:
by Squidlips
Wed Jan 11, 2012 12:34 pm
Forum: General surf discussion
Topic: Waterproof options when surfing with stitches
Replies: 20
Views: 13443

Re: Waterproof options when surfing with stitches

just pat the wound dry with this

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or grab some Tegaderm. waterproof, transparent dressing from any chemist.

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by Squidlips
Wed Jan 11, 2012 10:49 am
Forum: General surf discussion
Topic: fatal shark attacks on female surfers
Replies: 50
Views: 13032

Re: fatal shark attacks on female surfers

'Gang of sharks' kills Australian Eyewitnesses' shock An Australian woman from Brisbane has been killed in a shark attack at a popular beach near the city. Ambulance workers said the 21-year-old suffered extensive injuries, losing both arms below the elbow and sustaining deep wounds to her leg. Poli...
by Squidlips
Wed Jan 11, 2012 10:42 am
Forum: General surf discussion
Topic: Watch out for...
Replies: 66
Views: 15003

Re: Watch out for...

my mate got round the whole car door key/ stolen valuable thing by welding a combination safe to the floor of his car under the drivers seat. He'd just put his valuables in the safe along with his keys and leave the car open. He also fitted a megaphone in the engine bay, so he could communicate with...
by Squidlips
Tue Jan 10, 2012 4:04 pm
Forum: General surf discussion
Topic: Paradise Lost for Aussie Surfboard Makers Amid China Imports
Replies: 334
Views: 80527

Re: Paradise Lost for Aussie Surfboard Makers Amid China Imp

They only do 4 boards.

Just one plan shape available: Square tailed thruster

5' 11"
6'
6'1"
6'2"

http://www.cheapsurfboards.net.au/index ... ry&path=59

not really threatening the entire australian surfboard market just yet! :lol:
by Squidlips
Wed Dec 14, 2011 2:18 pm
Forum: General surf discussion
Topic: Realsurf BBQ 11-12
Replies: 15
Views: 3899

Realsurf BBQ 11-12

Im coming,

When is it?
by Squidlips
Tue Dec 13, 2011 4:21 pm
Forum: General surf discussion
Topic: Kite Surfing
Replies: 24
Views: 8034

Re: Kite Surfing

West VIC
by Squidlips
Tue Dec 13, 2011 3:15 pm
Forum: General surf discussion
Topic: Kite Surfing
Replies: 24
Views: 8034

Re: Kite Surfing

Ive kitesurfed since 2002. Once you can fly the kite with control, the rest is easy. Its just like surfing once your on a wave except - and this is the p000 bit, your anchored to a point in the sky by the kite, so it restricts you from changing direction heaps. ie cutties - if wind is anything but s...
by Squidlips
Tue Sep 21, 2010 1:28 pm
Forum: General surf discussion
Topic: WIRED FOR SOUND
Replies: 21
Views: 3620

Re: WIRED FOR SOUND

darwin award candidate. :shock:
by Squidlips
Mon Sep 20, 2010 1:20 pm
Forum: General surf discussion
Topic: Best way to get a board from Hawaii to Sydney?
Replies: 33
Views: 7222

Re: Best way to get a board from Hawaii to Sydney?

get mate to sell it.

buy new one..
by Squidlips
Fri Sep 17, 2010 5:45 pm
Forum: General surf discussion
Topic: biggest wave since 1998 heading for vic
Replies: 4
Views: 1926

Re: biggest wave since 1998 heading for vic

20 knot cross shores, :)

looks like il be on the sailboard again - Torqs
by Squidlips
Fri Sep 17, 2010 2:50 pm
Forum: General surf discussion
Topic: biggest wave since 1998 heading for vic
Replies: 4
Views: 1926

biggest wave since 1998 heading for vic

this weekend big 'freaky' waves will hit vicco. article: http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/oh-buoy-monster-18m-wave-off-tasmania-20100917-15fil.html Oh, buoy: Monster 18m wave off Tasmania Thomas Hunter September 17, 2010 - 2:22PM Victorian beaches can expect "fairly large swells" over the weekend, ...
by Squidlips
Thu Sep 16, 2010 4:29 pm
Forum: General surf discussion
Topic: whats the best type of punch to use on a shark?
Replies: 4
Views: 1532

whats the best type of punch to use on a shark?

Fact is water stops a decent punch, especially a hook to the jaw, or the eyeball of an aggressive shark. Uppercut may be a good option but quite hard if he has your torso in his mouth. I would probably go for the old win chun 'straight line' punch to the snout. 1. because the shortest distance trave...
by Squidlips
Thu Sep 16, 2010 2:35 pm
Forum: General surf discussion
Topic: Ask:If a tree falls but no one hears it does it make a sound
Replies: 4
Views: 1457

Ask:If a tree falls but no one hears it does it make a sound

hmmm,

better ask NC, dino or daryl on this one. :shock:
by Squidlips
Thu Sep 09, 2010 1:14 pm
Forum: General surf discussion
Topic: Vicco this weekend
Replies: 63
Views: 13447

Re: Vicco this weekend

Sat 25 knot westerlies.....
Sun 15 - 18 knot Northerlies.....

Unless you live on Hatchyside of PPB sat will be el crappo.....

Sun will be F- rocking everywhere tho !!!! 8)
by Squidlips
Tue Sep 07, 2010 5:27 pm
Forum: General surf discussion
Topic: Ask Carroll
Replies: 6904
Views: 1853891

Re: The Carroll Question Thread

Technique is everything and NC brings some decent knowlege, some say wisdom to this forum. I'll be sorry to see NC go and in the light of this somewhat sad event one departing question must be asked:

To scrunch or fold :?:
by Squidlips
Thu Sep 02, 2010 3:35 pm
Forum: General surf discussion
Topic: The Guiness Book of Surf Trip Toilets
Replies: 8
Views: 3083

The Guiness Book of Surf Trip Toilets

A collective of the worst toilets ever known to man and beast during surf trips. #1 The toilet plumbing at a tinpot motel on Nusa Lembongan (island off east coast of Bali) During the day whilst left alone, our toilet bowl would mysteriously produce extra turdage. We would flush, it would disappear. ...