Shadow Boxer
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| posted on 14-2-2006 at 15:28 |
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The New Boy
Hi everyone.
IM a 33 year old bloke who wants to spend a few weeks surfing.
Its been years since I last surfed so I need some advice.
What kind of board should I buy?
Where should I surf if I want some fun but dont want to drown?
Whats the best time of year?
I need some where near by to park my camper too preferbly for free.
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Shadow Boxer
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| posted on 15-2-2006 at 16:03 |
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Over 20 views and not one of you has a clue then?
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justal
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| posted on 15-2-2006 at 16:25 |
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OK...
1. Probably a minimal... Something around 7'6" although that all depends on your height, weight and expertise, as well as the sort of
surfing you want to do and the places you are likely to surf.
2. That depends where you are based, but a nice beach break will be the ideal place to learn, whichever is you closest, consistent
beach break really.
3. Winter in this country is generally more consistent, but there isn't a 'best time of year'... Its good when there's surf, crap when
there isn't.
4. You'll get away with that in quite a few place... Lots of people park up for free around here, You can get away with it in the
winter almost anywhere. Some places, S. Coast, Cornwall, N. Devon and a few others are pretty strict about overnight parking,
especially in the summer.
Of course, you could go to the Outer Hebrides... Nice safe beach breaks (as well as ome scary reef breaks!) porbably one of the most
consistent places in Europe and you can park on the beach for as long as you like without any worries!!!... No doubt it isn't on your
doorstep though, and it will be a little chilly at the moment!
Al.
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Shadow Boxer
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| posted on 15-2-2006 at 17:00 |
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Many thanks for that mate.
IM actually in Manchester although I would travel anywhere for the right experience in Europe.
IM 14 stone and 6 foot.
Thanks.
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justal
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| posted on 15-2-2006 at 20:31 |
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OK, You'll need a fairly big board then... 7'6" will feel fairly small to you, so you may want to start off with a 'proper' long-board
unless you are particularly athletic.
Best place for you to head 'locally' will be N. Wales I should think. Hell's Mouth being the obvious choice.
Al.
URL: Pixelwave Design - Website Design Wales
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Personal Weblog: A Simple Life of Luxury in West Wales
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grommy
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| posted on 23-3-2006 at 13:53 |
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snappo-rama
Anyone seen the many pics of broken epoxy boards on the surf sites?
Ive seen a few but and know that eugene Tollemache rides a particular brand, ive heard they'rs a lot of em snapping. My advice to you
NewBoy is to do your research first matey.
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