OT: Surfing
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You went from Waikiki to North Shore? You have some stones.... I tried Diamond head and the reefs there made me bleed a bit, but those waves are nothing compared to North Shore. That's bunny hill to double black diamonds in ski terms.
I remember my first time at north shore. It was a december. First time I ever saw a 50 foot wave. 8 year old me thought those people were crazy. Adult me still thinks those people are crazy.
Took my two boys for a week of surf lessons in San Diego over the spring break, they had a great time.
I tried Diamond Head too. The urchins got me good. Tried Fort Stevenson up North in Washington State...Freaking cold.
I tried to take off on two waves...freaking glad I survived it. I felt like I was down there with my board dragging me for hours while my back be dredged through the rocks and corals.
Been married for over 10 years. We have 3 boys together. Neither my wife or my sons knew about my histories yet...Except for an unexpected instances, I am just a low grade doc that do something amazing once in awhile. Just trying to get back on time to help them with their homework before they are asleep is a struggle. I applaude you, 1986, to be able to show your boys the way...Keep on doing it and everything will seems easy for them.
I took my boys for a fishing trip today. I tried to hike through the wood for 1/2 mile through the wood...they were complaining about thorns, humidity, heat, bugs, wet leaves..LOL
I would feel differently...my wife though would agree with you. She always win.
I ll free climb rocks all day. If I fall, in the event I don't die I ll just break some things. Its pretty simple, 99% of climbing deaths/ injuries are causes by gravity in some form.
Too many things can kill me in the water, including the water. I respect you surfers, I don't have the stones for that.
Too many things can kill me in the water, including the water. I respect you surfers, I don't have the stones for that.
The kelp in Oregon and WA water are incredible. You should dive (if you havent) and see what they look like...
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I used to free dive when I was stationed in Wa, even in the murkey water you could find some interesting things to look at. I miss rhe Pacific Northwest.
Like every surfer, I use the surfboard and a wetsuit. I don't have a specific one that I always buy, but I have one from EcoPro and 3 from Harley Ingleby Series. Also, I am thinking of purchasing one from Giantex, but I'll let this for summer. I recommend you to read more articles and blogs about these sports on https://outdoorlifecafe.com. Surfing and canoeing are two of the most fascinating sports. Since I learned how to surf, this is on the top of my favorite sport! It's actually quite expensive, but if you know what to buy it doesn't affect your budget.
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I hate sharks. I will not chance it by jumping into an ocean. Don’t care if it’s in warm water, no sir
Here’s what you do. Grill up some shark steaks. Find the nearest shark tank. Post up and eat those steaks right in front of them. Dominate your fear.
