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Re: Just general surfing stuff

Posted: Fri Aug 17, 2018 7:51 am
by BA
Not a lot happening at the ‘poo. The comp hasn’t had death barrels for a while now.

Re: Just general surfing stuff

Posted: Fri Aug 17, 2018 8:10 am
by ajohnsen
Call this a surfing forum? Ask for suggestions on vacuum cleaners, smart phones, bikes, tyres, mortgages etc. and the opinions flow like shit from someone with giardia, but ask about an actual surf-related product and all you cnuts dry up like a bottle of whiskey around beanpole. Or are you all too embarrassed to admit that you wear booties in Sydney?

Re: Just general surfing stuff

Posted: Fri Aug 17, 2018 8:17 am
by buddy
Buy a size smaller than your normal shoe size.

Re: Just general surfing stuff

Posted: Fri Aug 17, 2018 8:24 am
by swvic
aj, I posted yesterday, but it disappeared when I hit submit
Current pair are RC - the thinnest Flashbombs and they're holding up well. Previous were O'Neil top of the range and I got 3 winters out if 'em. Also good. I reckon top of the range is the only way to go
Up there, maybe reef boots? Designed for flush through, but definitely a bit warmer around the toes than bare feet
If you go full boots prepare yourself for the stink. Your car will smell like an incontinent homeless person has taken up residence

Re: Just general surfing stuff

Posted: Fri Aug 17, 2018 8:53 am
by PeepeelaPew
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Re: Just general surfing stuff

Posted: Fri Aug 17, 2018 9:07 am
by black duck
Most of the bootie boys i know down the coast wear o'neill. Split toe of course. The little toggle thing at the back of the heel that tensions the ankle string is the only thing that ever seems to fcuk up over time. I think the newer models have improved the design.

Re: Just general surfing stuff

Posted: Fri Aug 17, 2018 9:31 am
by alakaboo
Did you miss the official rebranding, AJ?
RS no longer stands for RealSurf, but for 'Retarded opinions, Strongly held'

Re: Just general surfing stuff

Posted: Fri Aug 17, 2018 9:51 am
by swvic
Sole on my O'Neil reef boots thin and good, but yeah, probably no good for meaningful warmth

And agree with Legion re sizing - you want a firm fit, but too small is fcuked. The tension strap across the foot serves its purpose well

Re: Just general surfing stuff

Posted: Fri Aug 17, 2018 10:45 am
by Trev
Legion wrote:
Fri Aug 17, 2018 8:53 am
I fcuken answered straight away. Don't get a size smaller. I tried that and ended up with bound feet like those women in the national geographics. Don't get reef booties, they tend to have thick soles and are not warm so it's the worst of both worlds. I don't leave mine in the car any more than I do my wetsuit.

You will blow a lot of waves as you learn to get used to them.
I took just two waves.
Once in a while I get caught but it's maybe once every few months.
I started wearing them to avoid infected small rock cuts but with my current nerve damage they help give a bit more stability.
Due for a new pair. Got a hole under the big toe.

Re: Just general surfing stuff

Posted: Fri Aug 17, 2018 12:20 pm
by Kunji
steve shearer wrote:
Thu Aug 16, 2018 11:46 am
no, no, no, no AJ.

Go barefoot a bit and toughen them up.
This comes from a guy that wears a hood and a 3/2 in 20c water. Beware AJ.

Re: Just general surfing stuff

Posted: Fri Aug 17, 2018 12:22 pm
by PeepeelaPew
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Re: Just general surfing stuff

Posted: Fri Aug 17, 2018 12:35 pm
by steve shearer
Kunji wrote:
Fri Aug 17, 2018 12:20 pm
steve shearer wrote:
Thu Aug 16, 2018 11:46 am
no, no, no, no AJ.

Go barefoot a bit and toughen them up.
This comes from a guy that wears a hood and a 3/2 in 20c water. Beware AJ.
4/3 for dawny

Re: Just general surfing stuff

Posted: Fri Aug 17, 2018 1:26 pm
by alakaboo
The tightness over the top of the instep is critical as it affects blood flow.

Booties suck. I'd be trying to improve my circulation before wearing them in Sydney water.

Re: Just general surfing stuff

Posted: Fri Aug 17, 2018 1:35 pm
by ajohnsen
Well, this is more like it. See what a kick up the arse does for you tards? Except you, lovely legion. I really want to take a moment and acknowledge your near immediate response *prayer hands*

Re: Just general surfing stuff

Posted: Fri Aug 17, 2018 1:37 pm
by steve shearer
wear a hood AJ.......you'll be warmer and your feet won't get cold.

Re: Just general surfing stuff

Posted: Fri Aug 17, 2018 1:39 pm
by swvic
ajohnsen wrote:
Fri Aug 17, 2018 1:35 pm
Well, this is more like it. See what a kick up the arse does for you tards? Except you, lovely legion. I really want to take a moment and acknowledge your near immediate response *prayer hands*
Hey, I did the same. This $12 k platform let me down

Re: Just general surfing stuff

Posted: Fri Aug 17, 2018 2:29 pm
by ajohnsen
steve shearer wrote:
Fri Aug 17, 2018 1:37 pm
wear a hood AJ.......you'll be warmer and your feet won't get cold.
A 4/3 in your neck of the woods? Your credibility is severely undermined, sir.

Re: Just general surfing stuff

Posted: Fri Aug 17, 2018 3:04 pm
by steve shearer
I only wear it to give Godsave a conniption.