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drljefe
climber
El Presidio San Augustin del Tucson
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Well I'd be lying if I said it didn't have something to do with Curren worship lol!
Just the outline, the tail, a little extra meat...I know it would work for me- mostly for hollow waves, personally, but a good travel board for variety of waves and size.
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east side underground
climber
paul linaweaver hilton crk ca
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hey contractor , to answer your question I don't know of any nor-cal coastal granite. the only nor-cal granite i know of is the trinity alps ,not too close to the coast and ive only been there once hiking so sorry not much help. Really like your board design I need to get something in the 6'4" range . I tend to ride bigger boards, being old and weak. My favorite ride is a 7"10" Wellman fron Kauai, when the above spot starts to work ,its a big water wave , and the extra foam really can come into play for me. cheers edit: Holy sh#t ! just looked at the forcast for next week looks like it's going to be pumping! time to dust off Mr. Wellman ..... ho mon!!!
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Contractor
Boulder climber
CA
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Thanks Kelly- Can't wait to check that!
Eastside- The Ranch? really nice shot. I surfed Razors similar to that 25 years ago.
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jonnyrig
climber
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My old man, now in his 90's, used to shape his own boards as a teenager and surf down around La Jolla. Best times were just before or after a storm, says he. Used spar varnish for waterproofing, and says Duke was a strong influence on them way back when (though they never actually met, of course). Sure wish he'd taught me.
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i'm gumby dammit
Sport climber
da ow
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I've never watched a live big wafe surf event before. This is awesome.
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Contractor
Boulder climber
CA
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Ready for glass
9-2 gun
5-11 small wave board
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Contractor
Boulder climber
CA
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The Jaws contest is on right now...going off!
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i'm gumby dammit
Sport climber
da ow
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The finals sucked though. Not much more boring than watching them let wave after wave go by.
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drljefe
climber
El Presidio San Augustin del Tucson
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Maybe O Man will post up...
Pretty amazing stuff.
Dorian's wave in the morning before the contest started was incredible.
Massive barrels, crazy wipeouts- all live. Pretty nerve wracking at times.
Definitely different than watching a video where you know the outcome.
Props to the safety crew and the local boys who owned it.
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east side underground
climber
paul linaweaver hilton crk ca
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was skiing most of the day flipped the contest on right when kai lenny and the jet ski driver had a vicious wipeout.....heavy....loved Albe layers double flip off claim in the barrel...classic
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Contractor
Boulder climber
CA
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Thanks Warbler! This season or next I'll plan a mixed trip with my sons and a standard "no exposure" clause.
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skcreidc
Social climber
SD, CA
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I think Gumby is a convert! Gumby, IF you get a chance, check out how relaxed John Florence looks on Pipe. Friggen amazing that guy is.
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Dave.B
Trad climber
North Carolina
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Both are exceptional in solitude and terrible with crowds. In solitude, many things change.
Some of the best times I remember surfing are in solitude (from humans) and the surf conditions were decent. I felt more connected to the Ocean, as if I could feel it's emotions. It was difficult for me to find an isolated beach in S. California whenever the surf conditions were decent but if you don't mind paddling out under the cover of darkness (with sharks feeding) it is possible. Surfing was an easier sport to do with a very limited budget.
Some of the best times I remember climbing are the same; solo climbing with nothing but nature in earshot or eyesight. I lived in the high desert for years and desert solitude became my spiritual source. The logistics of making climbing your life may be more difficult to achieve.
Does each compliment the other? Yes, if you get something spiritual from each. If you are simply trying to be the best skilled at one or the other, say for competition, then focusing on a single sport [social group, lifestyle, dedicated resources, etc..] is likely a better choice.
Cheers,
-Dave
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Brandon-
climber
The Granite State.
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Dec 29, 2015 - 04:27am PT
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This can't be real.
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femaleexpat
Mountain climber
Folsom, CA
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I just saw your post Jay Renneberg :)
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pyro
Big Wall climber
Calabasas
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