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Macaha > 9 months ago, 26 Jul 2015

Macaha

QLD

21981 posts

26 Jul 2015 10:23am

Surfing a longboard

Ted the Kiwi

NSW

14256 posts

26 Jul 2015 11:47am

Having to still work. I would retire now if I could but still a few years away sadly

beastsurf

902 posts

26 Jul 2015 9:57am

The lack of suitable waves around here. There's a few but no long points unfortunately

Prawnhead

NSW

1317 posts

26 Jul 2015 12:15pm

topic hijackers in the longboard forum!

thedrip

2355 posts

26 Jul 2015 10:16am

Backhand cutbacks, closely followed by leaving the longboard in the rack when another board might be suitable.

bazz61

QLD

3570 posts

26 Jul 2015 12:20pm

crowds ..... ! hardly worth surfing weekends on the Goldy... my opinion....

Steve78

TAS

189 posts

26 Jul 2015 12:41pm

Rubik's cube.... It just can't be done

NewScotty

2350 posts

26 Jul 2015 11:07am

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thedrip said...
Backhand cutbacks, closely followed by leaving the longboard in the rack when another board might be suitable.

Really ? In my day I always found backhand cutbacks much easier then forehand. Less chance of rail digging in too far as leaning forward into it much easier then leaning back.

thedrip

2355 posts

26 Jul 2015 11:24am

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NewScotty said...

thedrip said...
Backhand cutbacks, closely followed by leaving the longboard in the rack when another board might be suitable.

Really ? In my day I always found backhand cutbacks much easier then forehand. Less chance of rail digging in too far as leaning forward into it much easier then leaning back.

On my forehand I am getting back in the tail far more. I suspect I am trying to do a rail carve from amidships rather than being back in the board. It's something I need to practice obviously, but we have lots of lefts here. The rights tend to be dredging pits of death. There are a couple of rights though and I also need to keep my self reflection in mind when I surf which can be tricky too.

Whatever is the problem, me being the main one, the board feels way stiffer and I often catch a rail on my backhand.

Ted the Kiwi

NSW

14256 posts

26 Jul 2015 1:46pm

Need to rotate those arms then hips ! I love backhand cutties as you can really smash the lip as you come back at it - similar to a back hand reo - then you can bottom turn with pace. I find his harder in my forehand.

thePup

13831 posts

26 Jul 2015 12:01pm

Cobraboy's crack

that really is a highway of brown misery & shame

obct

NSW

3487 posts

26 Jul 2015 2:49pm

It's nothing to do with riding them, it the transportation and storage I have the biggest problem with.

chrispy

9675 posts

26 Jul 2015 3:06pm

paying a therapist to listen to them,when i could post them here for free

thedrip

2355 posts

26 Jul 2015 3:31pm

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Ted the Kiwi said...
Need to rotate those arms then hips ! I love backhand cutties as you can really smash the lip as you come back at it - similar to a back hand reo - then you can bottom turn with pace. I find his harder in my forehand.

Yeah, whatever Ted.

You make it sound easy. No worries on a shorty or midlength, but the 9'4" is a bit awkward and ugly. And yep, like many people, I prefer my backhand, despite knowing it is harder in some ways.

Macaha

QLD

21981 posts

26 Jul 2015 5:35pm

Listening to your mates who say give it an hour,return in an hour and its turned into complete crap,then he called the Alleys got waves,I was over it by then almost time for bed.

chrispy

9675 posts

26 Jul 2015 3:47pm

seriously,not bending my knees enough,i get lazy at times and it shows

thedrip

2355 posts

26 Jul 2015 4:26pm

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chrispy said...
seriously,not bending my knees enough,i get lazy at times and it shows

Too straight is better than the bog squat, Chrispy. I gotta figure out how you guys post vids because I have a classic vid of a truly ugly style.

smh

NSW

7269 posts

26 Jul 2015 6:35pm

Getting caught inside on the barge isn't much fun

laceys lane

QLD

19804 posts

26 Jul 2015 7:06pm

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Macaha said...
Listening to your mates who say give it an hour,return in an hour and its turned into complete crap,then he called the Alleys got waves,I was over it by then almost time for bed.

Mine. Listening to a mate and going to a place where the waves were crap from the start . Hoping it gets better meanwhile missing out on the place you really want to be.

But hey I wasnt going home empty and got some. Worked out well

Macaha

QLD

21981 posts

26 Jul 2015 7:14pm

Whoa really, what about those barrels,long rides,long walks back oh yes that place sucks

it was all a dream

warwickl

NSW

2357 posts

26 Jul 2015 7:15pm

I returned to long boarding after a long time and find I am hopeless at catching waves and timing the critical timing to standing up. Occasionally all goes well but mostly no go so have taken up SUPping and enjoy it.

Any constructive advice on paddling for a wave and timing to stand up would be appreciated.
I have 2 excellent boards ie McTavish Fireball Evo 11 and a Robert August - What I ride. A little more I am 76 kg and enjoy my 8ft SUP but keen to also enjoy my long boards.

warwickl

NSW

2357 posts

26 Jul 2015 7:37pm

Can you guys help or should I start a new post?

This topic motivated me to declare my lack of skill and ask for help.

obct

NSW

3487 posts

26 Jul 2015 7:41pm

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warwickl said..
Can you guys help or should I start a new post?

This topic motivated me to declare my lack of skill and ask for help.

Perfect, you'll fit right in around here

Macaha

QLD

21981 posts

26 Jul 2015 7:42pm

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warwickl said..
Can you guys help or should I start a new post?

This topic motivated me to declare my lack of skill and ask for help.

Yes simple,less sup and more longboarding and never give up.

chrispy

9675 posts

26 Jul 2015 5:42pm

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warwickl said..
Can you guys help or should I start a new post?

This topic motivated me to declare my lack of skill and ask for help.

wow its only been up for twenty minutes....relaxation is the first key to longboarding turbo

laceys lane

QLD

19804 posts

26 Jul 2015 7:58pm

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Macaha said..
Whoa really, what about those barrels,long rides,long walks back oh yes that place sucks

it was all a dream

matey its all about be there at the right times. this weekend lm was not the place to be.

alley has had all that from Friday on.

Saturday was a dream day- everything clicked

certain swells, conditions suit certain places.

ill be surfing the best places from now on as much as possible . not just rolling up to one spot regardless.

however its your right to only surf one place as you see fit.

peace brother macaha

CrossStep

210 posts

26 Jul 2015 7:34pm

Wind, tides, swell and family/ work commitments that don't always gell.

chrispy

9675 posts

26 Jul 2015 6:04pm

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laceys lane said..

Macaha said..
Whoa really, what about those barrels,long rides,long walks back oh yes that place sucks

it was all a dream

he is right mac

vanders1

QLD

3809 posts

26 Jul 2015 8:30pm

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laceys lane said..

Macaha said..
Whoa really, what about those barrels,long rides,long walks back oh yes that place sucks

it was all a dream

Yes and as good as it is there at times, the fkn crowds!!!!!!

My problem - I live too far from the H2O.

thePup

13831 posts

26 Jul 2015 6:34pm

Sorting that out soon hey champion

Macaha

QLD

21981 posts

26 Jul 2015 8:37pm

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vanders1 said..

laceys lane said..

Macaha said..
Whoa really, what about those barrels,long rides,long walks back oh yes that place sucks

it was all a dream

Yes and as good as it is there at times, the fkn crowds!!!!!!

My problem - I live too far from the H2O.

I should be stoked but there will be others to take your spots

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