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TwoFish
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Good post Toad. I also enjoy folk enjoying their enjoyment.
Al. I'm not going to say anything dismissive about surfers. If you come from a biking background though, consider a surfboard with speed, power, the ability to fly and that can give an buzz that ex racers and (slightly lower down the evolutionary scale) ex F1 champions reckon beats anything else.
A couple of sites to check out:
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energysolutions
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Are you serious TwoFish?
I come from a biking (and various other sports) backround and have contemplated surfing several times (never tried it) but I never figured it was that exciting
I`m not knocking it you understand, I`m genuinely curious for as your comments suggest others with motorsport backrounds have been impressed then perhaps I should give it a whirl
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TwoFish
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I'm very serious. I'm not a surfer, I'm a windsurfer - that's where the speed / power / flight thing comes from. I'm sure surfing is great, but there's just too much waiting around for me. Windsurfing obviously relies on there being wind, and there's been a severe shortage of that in the UK this year, but when it does blow and your board takes off, it's awesome. A lot of top windsurfers are also keen bikers (see links above). Even when you're getting started though, it's great fun. You won't be riding waves or hitting 40kts at first, but you'll be amazed at the all round workout you get even just leaning to sail a beginner board round a triangular course. Then once you learn what riding a planing board is about . . . . .
Oh, and it hurts a lot less when you crash.
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energysolutions
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Thats exactly why the bikes were swopped for jetskis
I must admit that video link does look cool and I do live 5 minutes from a major surf spot (portrush)
Whats required to start and how much does it cost?
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Ex-car bloke
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Totally agree. But then I would, wouldn't I?
It's interesting reading about all this surf-poser theory. In all my years of windsurfing one thing has been overwhelmingly apparent. All windsurfers that reach the "fast planing stage" (and God knows it can take a while to get there and this is the very point) do it because they love it and are obsessed by it. Because it is simply the biggest buzz imaginable, scary and exhilarating in the extreme and completely addictive.
I can assure anyone that the addicted few that spend every winter on otherwise completely deserted Northumberland beaches, with only seagulls as audience could not give less of a shit about whether it's cool or not or whether anyone actually knows that they are windsurfers or not. In fact, if you saw the typical motley middle-aged crew that do it at our local beaches you would realise that coolness has less to do with it than bald heads and expanding guts.
There are plenty of T5s around but that's because they're the best thing to carry all your (invariably massive collection) of gear in reliable car-like comfort. Seems logical to me.
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dazoo
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Sorry - I didn't mean that surfing and subscribing to the surf image were mutually exclusive - certainly not! That's where the image started out. I just meant that the image is additional to the sport. There is absolutely no reason why surfers should not look like surfers. I've been to North Shore, I've seen them all and it is nice to see the mixture!
I'm a biker too, sometimes I like to look like a biker but these days I get more of a kick not dressing the part and suprising people.
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TwoFish
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Three ways to get started, two of which are good, one of which isn't.
This 'New to windsurfing guide' is several years old now, but is still pretty much on the mark. and if you live near Portrush, you're in easy reach of some of the best beaches and conditions in Europe. It's be rude not to. Edited by TwoFish - 06 Aug 10 at 17:00 |
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EnergySolutions,
I'm from Portrush originally, grew up there for 28 years. There are always a few windsurf regulars around the town - Portrush yacht club would be a good starting point. Pop down for a few beers at the weekend and just ask around to find out who is windsurfing. Bonus is the beer is cheap! daZoo
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energysolutions
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Thanks for the very informative post
Your links have given me a different outlook to my potential approach, before you gave me some pointers/options I would probably have gone with option "3"
The real danger is if I try it and like it, the last thing I need is another hobby to chuck money at
I suppose this is like asking how long is a piece of string but does it take long to pick it up?
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energysolutions
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Hi Dazoo
Portrush is a safe bet for surfer types, turns out one of my best friends new boyfriend is a surfer and he`s heading out tomorrow, I`ll start by interrogating him about the local scene
I imagine you know what the inside of "Kellys" looks like if you spent 28 years in Portrush?
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TwoFish
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No problem. If you go for it, it will probably leave all your other hobbies in the shed.
If you've been spending bike type of money though, windsurfing should be a cash saver. There is one big expense that many of us hit, but I think you've already got that one covered . . . . . . T5.
That's one of the great things about it. You never do. It's not a can't do / can do thing. It's a continuous curve and it's fun all the way (sorry, that sounds a bit 'Blue Peter', but it really is true). You have to push yourself all the way, but it's progress all the way, and totally addictive. I was thrilled when I managed to sail a triangle. Getting the board planing is still probably the biggest 'wow' moment of my life (yep, even better than the other ;-), then there's waterstarting, waves, carve gybing, jumping, looping, double looping . . . . . . however far you you want to take it. Challenge and achievement all the way, normally with the encouragement of a great bunch of people. Edited by TwoFish - 06 Aug 10 at 20:58 |
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Studioman
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just back from my hols and i come back to all this!
would have to say that i have some sympathy with your thoughts 104
even on this forum the views and membership have swung towards urban/bling and away from utilty and rugged practicality.
i cannot for the life of me see why you would buy a lovely minimally-designed vehicle then add plastic chrome bits and ruin the ride with urban rapper wheels and tyres!
all of which is at odds with the supposedly cool 'couldn't give a toss' surfer style
however, i do still think that a well judged T5 can look perfect and fit for the job if some restraint is shown!
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dazoo
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I certainly do know the inside of Kellys very, very well. Spent my formative years there, many of my friends worked there (some recently) and my parents live 1 mile inland from it. Many a morning I was waving to the milkman on my way home from there
Lots happening in the Portrush surf scene at the minute, here's a pointer: |
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energysolutions
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Thanks for the link, I think I know the parents of the local guy who is involved with that - I`ll investigate
I assume you moved away because of work? Or did you get barred from Kellys?
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