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by swvic
Thu Apr 19, 2012 3:39 pm
Forum: General surf discussion
Topic: Where did you surf today ?
Replies: 30103
Views: 11371481

Re: Where did you surf today ?

Steve, you describe almost exactly what happened to a mate when, in our long-gone youth, he was attempting entry at one of those northern points. At first I laughed, but the time quickly came that I was in real fear for his life.
by swvic
Wed Apr 18, 2012 10:58 am
Forum: General surf discussion
Topic: Boards U Wish U'd kept ?
Replies: 20
Views: 7688

Re: Boards U Wish U'd kept ?

Handshaped Pat Rawson 7'2" Best eva Kirk Bierke 7'2" 2nd best eva But the one that brings tears to my eyes thinking of it , insane board but more for what it would be worth now. I picked up an 8'8" in the second hand rack at the blue hawaii factory on ohau, had a red and grey spray on it, i was sur...
by swvic
Wed Apr 18, 2012 8:00 am
Forum: General surf discussion
Topic: Epoxy>killer?
Replies: 13
Views: 5608

Re: Epoxy>killer?

Many of us would have had some exposure over the yrs. I had a mate who made boards as a teenager. I'd often do the filler coats. No protection and a dip of the hands into the acetone to clean. Same when I fixed dings for a professional boardmaker. Only precaution he ever took was a dust mask when sh...
by swvic
Wed Apr 11, 2012 12:56 pm
Forum: General surf discussion
Topic: the young clubbie killed at the aust titles on the goldy
Replies: 115
Views: 29180

Re: the young clubbie killed at the aust titles on the goldy

SLSA are moving the national titles away from Kurrawa
by swvic
Thu Apr 05, 2012 4:36 pm
Forum: General surf discussion
Topic: Where did you surf today ?
Replies: 30103
Views: 11371481

Re: Where did you surf today ?

Along the lines of crusty's post. Been copping a bit of a flogging, but the gems make it worthwile :D
by swvic
Mon Apr 02, 2012 11:24 am
Forum: General surf discussion
Topic: the young clubbie killed at the aust titles on the goldy
Replies: 115
Views: 29180

Re: the young clubbie killed at the aust titles on the goldy

The clubbie thing doesn't do it for me, but it does for them. If they're not paddling skis and boats or diving for sticks in the sand, what would detractors have them do? Playstation with all the other fatties? Robberies to support rampant drug addiction? For (some) surfers to even suggest that it's...
by swvic
Mon Apr 02, 2012 10:20 am
Forum: General surf discussion
Topic: Where did you surf today ?
Replies: 30103
Views: 11371481

Re: Where did you surf today ?

Fun surf before work on clean remnant of yesterday's big swell. Happy to get the extra hour post DLS. Water still warm but nip in the air made it a bit cold between sets
by swvic
Mon Apr 02, 2012 10:14 am
Forum: General surf discussion
Topic: What's to be done with SUPs
Replies: 43
Views: 13198

Re: What's to be done with SUPs

Not many around here, but I'm sure it won't be long. Was in the water awhile back and two SUPpers were out. Not real good at it. One gets a wave and I get one a couple later. I had a chuckle because he was on his knees trying to paddle back through the closeout. Got back out before him
by swvic
Fri Mar 30, 2012 4:19 pm
Forum: Shortboarders only!
Topic: Josh Dowling Designs
Replies: 1796
Views: 529947

Re: Josh Dowling Designs

I'm with Legion
by swvic
Fri Mar 30, 2012 12:45 pm
Forum: General surf discussion
Topic: Surf/Weather - what's coming Mar/Apr?
Replies: 128
Views: 27268

Re: Surf/Weather - what's coming Mar/Apr?

SE offshore waves at Phillip Island and a speccy left on the Morn Pen. Nothing over here so best you stay on Bells side of the Cape
by swvic
Fri Mar 30, 2012 12:35 pm
Forum: General surf discussion
Topic: Michael Peterson dead...
Replies: 96
Views: 27892

Re: Michael Peterson dead...

Reckon we all have some experiences dealing with mental illness. Some directly and some whose loved ones are, or have been, afflicted. It's difficult for everyone involved, but I think we're getting better - at both understanding and accepting. For those of you in here openly discussing your mental ...
by swvic
Thu Mar 29, 2012 11:11 am
Forum: General surf discussion
Topic: Surfin big waves is easier than
Replies: 97
Views: 26105

Re: Surfin big waves is easier than

Ok, so they're not filthy cnuts. Stand by rest of what I said and agree completely with a'boo

Now I'm off to do what I'm meant to be doing. Been a tough morning
by swvic
Thu Mar 29, 2012 10:52 am
Forum: General surf discussion
Topic: Surfin big waves is easier than
Replies: 97
Views: 26105

Re: Surfin big waves is easier than

Yes Nick, you make a semi-valid argument. But if you look at the retail prices offshore, they are still significantly below what we pay here so the price equivalence you mention is not quite right I've said it before - it annoys me that products made in Asia can get to the US or Europe and then back...
by swvic
Thu Mar 29, 2012 10:38 am
Forum: General surf discussion
Topic: Where did you surf today ?
Replies: 30103
Views: 11371481

Re: Where did you surf today ?

http://www.swellnet.com.au/reports/warrnambool/images
Image

Was out here when the photo was taken. Was better than it looks :lol:
by swvic
Thu Mar 29, 2012 10:34 am
Forum: General surf discussion
Topic: Style criticisim, Is my stance too wide?
Replies: 9
Views: 2803

Re: Style criticisim, Is my stance too wide?

Yeah, take the high line, stomp the tail, anything for the barrel
by swvic
Thu Mar 29, 2012 9:45 am
Forum: General surf discussion
Topic: Surfin big waves is easier than
Replies: 97
Views: 26105

Re: Surfin big waves is easier than

https://www.wetsuitoutlet.co.uk/ Check this site Groots. Mate just got a 4/3 E bomb. Can't remember if it's 190 dollars or pounds. Prob pounds, but a whole lot less than $600 + here. They ship to Aust no worries and he got the suit in 4 days I say get in quick. The corpo trolls will be on to this a...
by swvic
Thu Mar 29, 2012 6:58 am
Forum: General surf discussion
Topic: the young clubbie killed at the aust titles on the goldy
Replies: 115
Views: 29180

Re: the young clubbie killed at the aust titles on the goldy

If ther's water inside, bodies sink. After a couple of days, enough gases are produced to refloat them
by swvic
Wed Mar 28, 2012 4:37 pm
Forum: General surf discussion
Topic: Surfin big waves is easier than
Replies: 97
Views: 26105

Re: Surfin big waves is easier than

I always reckoned it was colder inside Westernport than outside. What do you reckon Groots :?: