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Surfing by yourself

Post by barazza » Mon Aug 14, 2006 3:29 pm

I came to the early realisation that i get a sh*t load more waves when i paddle into a line up by myself.
Is it patience? Not having to impress your mates? You’re there because you love it? You're anonymous?
Just a passing thought! or possibly an :idea:

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Post by Beaver » Mon Aug 14, 2006 3:36 pm

mabye because theres less people.

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Post by Jwarner » Mon Aug 14, 2006 3:39 pm

obviously

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Post by dammit__01 » Mon Aug 14, 2006 3:45 pm

more freedom.

you catch a wave paddle over to your mate who is prossib in a bad spot.

you nd mate are close together so anywaves that would come directly to you come to both of you and there goes 1/2 ur waves

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Post by stoive » Mon Aug 14, 2006 4:55 pm

when my mates are there it motivates me to catch a bigger wave or go deeper, whereas i might slack off a bit otherwise

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Post by savesealrocks » Mon Aug 14, 2006 5:22 pm

by yourself your not as much of a threat to the vibe of the lineup, so people don't go out of their way to snake and drop-in on you in order to intimidate you out of a sesh. even if you have good intentions, going out with a couple of mates will always ruffle some feather's.


especially on the "holiday" coast.

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Post by vortex » Mon Aug 14, 2006 5:28 pm

my good surfing mate doesnt make it too much anymore. ski instructing. doesnt bother me in the slightest. nothing better than surfing alone. and when there is a crowd, as has been said, ya dont shit people rolling up alone.

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Post by Shaunm » Mon Aug 14, 2006 5:40 pm

My version of Heaven

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Post by Bear » Mon Aug 14, 2006 6:06 pm

vortex wrote:my good surfing mate doesnt make it too much anymore. ski instructing. doesnt bother me in the slightest. nothing better than surfing alone. and when there is a crowd, as has been said, ya dont shit people rolling up alone.
Maybe he just doesnt like you anymore... :lol: :lol:

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Post by badfish_5446 » Mon Aug 14, 2006 6:12 pm

I always surf alone.

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Post by dammit__01 » Mon Aug 14, 2006 6:15 pm

Bear wrote:
vortex wrote:my good surfing mate doesnt make it too much anymore. ski instructing. doesnt bother me in the slightest. nothing better than surfing alone. and when there is a crowd, as has been said, ya dont shit people rolling up alone.
Maybe he just doesnt like you anymore... :lol: :lol:
he stole his job :shock: :lol:

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Post by yanks r us » Mon Aug 14, 2006 6:15 pm

badfish_5446 wrote:I always surf alone.
also..usually see ppl out anyway

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Post by rae » Mon Aug 14, 2006 7:02 pm

I'm normally alone, and yeah get more waves that way. I agree with whoever said it's because with a friend you're generally in the same spot so only get half the waves coming through.

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Post by Tombo » Mon Aug 14, 2006 7:13 pm

Definately agree with the fact that surfing alone you get more waves but i reckon, for me anyway that when i surf with my mates i surf better as you are always pushed to surf harder and go for waves you might not go when on your own

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Post by dammit__01 » Mon Aug 14, 2006 7:24 pm

rae wrote:I'm normally alone, and yeah get more waves that way. I agree with whoever said it's because with a friend you're generally in the same spot so only get half the waves coming through.
:roll: dont have a username for nothing :lol:

i agree that ur mates push you further though ... but when with a mate hu is worse than you its almost impossible to improve alot in that sesh

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Post by dammit__01 » Mon Aug 14, 2006 7:27 pm

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Post by dammit__01 » Mon Aug 14, 2006 7:27 pm

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