Surfing v. Climbing... Complimentary Pursuits?

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drljefe

climber
El Presidio San Augustin del Tucson
Feb 5, 2012 - 10:28am PT
Dang cmac.

Jim Clipper

climber
from: forests to tree farms
Feb 5, 2012 - 10:40am PT
It was amazingly "clean" and sunny yesterday in norcal. Far away storms with unusual local weather? I didn't know how to feel. I told myself I'd go check the inside breaks this morning, and possibly go for a swim.

Cheers!

Rising seas, slowly growing coral, disappearing points, eroding cliffs, "higher" wave action, disappearing sand (bars). Better go get after it ...
Chris McNamara

SuperTopo staff member
Feb 5, 2012 - 12:38pm PT
Here is the video from yesterday.

Wade Icey

Trad climber
www.alohashirtrescue.com
Feb 5, 2012 - 01:10pm PT
surfing is better
Wade Icey

Trad climber
www.alohashirtrescue.com
Feb 5, 2012 - 01:10pm PT
climbing is better
Bldrjac

Ice climber
Boulder
Feb 5, 2012 - 06:12pm PT
Well, I used to be a pretty darn good climber, but at 51 I'm just not as strong or psyched anymore, although I can still get out and lead ok stuff. Let's just say I'll be getting a lot worse from here on out!
When I started surfing in '95, I totally sucked. Now I"m pretty good...of course, living in Colorado has its limitations, but I travel a lot to surf. I like the fact that I still have a lot of room for improvement, and don't feel held back by my age.
I think surfing is an easier sport to age gracefully in...climbing just gets hard! Plus, I know way too many people that have died climbing, and I personally don't know a single person that has died surfing. I of course know that lots of people die surfing, I just don't happen to be acquainted with anyone.....wish I could say the same about climbing.
Two amazing activities though!
Pam
Chris McNamara

SuperTopo staff member
Feb 5, 2012 - 06:13pm PT
Yeah, Ocean Beach is known to be one of the worst paddles in the world. Took me a solid 30 minutes today... took my friend and hour yesterday to get out. But soooo good once you make it out. Today was almost as epic as yesterday
StahlBro

Trad climber
San Diego, CA
Feb 5, 2012 - 07:01pm PT
Sweet! Booties and squidlids are a must up there.
briham89

Trad climber
los gatos. ca
Feb 5, 2012 - 07:12pm PT
A hood is manditory up here on long paddles in the winter IMO. On paddles like that even with a hood your face wants to fall off.

We should do a supertopo surf day??? Santa Cruz / ocean beach?
adam d

climber
Feb 5, 2012 - 07:14pm PT
I love heavy beach breaks! The paddle punishment has the same effect as a long approach, thinning the herd. And like hiking in to the wall, the paddle out has its own aspects to enjoy.

And Jefe...yup, that other "not a beach break" does have a tree name and can be really fun. I'd only go out without booties if I forgot mine though. Not my "local" spot, but it's not too far.
pyro

Big Wall climber
Calabasas
Feb 5, 2012 - 09:58pm PT
from no swell to swimming pool.
last night me and sam re-built/fiberglassed this 7.5 board.
Vgavinator

Social climber
Ladera Ranch, CA
Feb 7, 2012 - 01:21am PT

OK a cheap plug. My son makes hollow wooden surfboards. They are also beautiful pieces of art. Ventanasurfco.com They also surf.

ß Î Ø T Ç H

Boulder climber
bouldering
Feb 7, 2012 - 01:35am PT
A little OT, but I enjoyed watching this earlier today ... [Click to View YouTube Video]
mucci

Trad climber
The pitch of Bagalaar above you
Feb 7, 2012 - 02:28am PT
Cantaloupe Death - I guess you could say the step across is memorable... we won't do it again

Really?


Much easier than all of the other routes you listed, is that the reason?

Friggin classic route. Solid and with a start that will make every leader think for a few seconds more!
briham89

Trad climber
los gatos. ca
Feb 7, 2012 - 02:54am PT
BIOTCH TFPU that was sick!
FRUMY

Trad climber
SHERMAN OAKS,CA
Feb 7, 2012 - 10:30am PT
Nice day out. Small but well formed.
The Alpine

Big Wall climber
Feb 9, 2012 - 11:30am PT
Wow, that was the best surfing final, let alone heat, ever. Jon Jon with the buzzer beater.
pyro

Big Wall climber
Calabasas
Feb 9, 2012 - 11:44am PT
the coast has been getting hit with some good swell past couple day's. it was so good i did'nt take any pictures.
i love getting wet!

also:) loved the videos! whhapa.
Vgavinator

Social climber
Ladera Ranch, CA
Feb 9, 2012 - 11:55pm PT
Thanks Charles yep that is my son Tyler
pyro

Big Wall climber
Calabasas
Feb 11, 2012 - 12:50am PT
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