I heart WOTD
Mate try jumping out of planes breaking your legs
watching your mate hit the ground and splatter. himself out of existence ...
And your only practicing ....
Son you wouldn't have the balls ..
You ever heard of Oz's humane efforts
think any major disaster in the Sth Pacific or Asia
and many other known and unknown missions ...
The world appreciates Oz soldiers
.cus most of them are probably better surfers than u ....
U "Ignorant Fuck" ...
Confusion wrote:
Great picture on Anzac Day
Lest we forget who they were fighting , on our behalf.
A fascist dictator .
Why do individuals need to insert themselves into certain comments at times ? We all know about who they were.
Can’t you just write ‘Lest We Forget’ and leave it at that.
Stop corrupting the real meaning of today. AW
Always wanted to surf this wave, but it's a long way from anywhere so not easy to check and it's super fickle, wont name it but it's named after an Aussie pioneer of the area, dont even know if he surfs anymore.
indo-dreaming wrote:
Always wanted to surf this wave, but it's a long way from anywhere so not easy to check and it's super fickle, wont name it but it's named after an Aussie pioneer of the area, dont even know if he surfs anymore.
IndoDreaming. Hi. Pies roll on.
If it is the wave you think it is, well, here’s my little story.
But I’m not so sure, that wave is breaking very close to shore, it looks like what you think it is but I’m not so sure.
You are correct on all but one point, it’s definitely not fickle, in fact it’s a swell magnet.
In 2008, me and 3 Saffas surfing perfect 6ft waves, we’re mowed down by 2 10’ rogue waves, the sheer power and volume of water that landed on top of us (another 4 Saffas managed to just make it over the sets) drilled us to the bottom, bare chest on the coral, clinging onto it with both hands, felt like the whole of earths pressure on top of you, boardies dragged down to my knees, 10 froggie kicks back to the surface.
After those 2 waves our skipper moved the huge boat further into the deep channel .AW
AlfredWallace wrote:
Always wanted to surf this wave, but it's a long way from anywhere so not easy to check and it's super fickle, wont name it but it's named after an Aussie pioneer of the area, dont even know if he surfs anymore.IndoDreaming. Hi. Pies roll on.
If it is the wave you think it is, well, here’s my little story.But I’m not so sure, that wave is breaking very close to shore, it looks like what you think it is but I’m not so sure.
You are correct on all but one point, it’s definitely not fickle, in fact it’s a swell magnet.
In 2008, me and 3 Saffas surfing perfect 6ft waves, we’re mowed down by 2 10’ rogue waves, the sheer power and volume of water that landed on top of us (another 4 Saffas managed to just make it over the sets) drilled us to the bottom, bare chest on the coral, clinging onto it with both hands, felt like the whole of earths pressure on top of you, boardies dragged down to my knees, 10 froggie kicks back to the surface.
After those 2 waves our skipper moved the huge boat further into the deep channel .AW
Sounds like a caught inside at the Desert Point take off I had , boardshhorts and all
After trying to pull through the lip
Got picked up and slammed down
First I was worried about hitting the reef , then I started worrying about where the reef was to push off , breathless
Eventually surfaced on dry reef with no boardies on , with 2 local kids looking weirdly staring at me , Went in after that.
Confusion wrote:
Always wanted to surf this wave, but it's a long way from anywhere so not easy to check and it's super fickle, wont name it but it's named after an Aussie pioneer of the area, dont even know if he surfs anymore.IndoDreaming. Hi. Pies roll on.
If it is the wave you think it is, well, here’s my little story.But I’m not so sure, that wave is breaking very close to shore, it looks like what you think it is but I’m not so sure.
You are correct on all but one point, it’s definitely not fickle, in fact it’s a swell magnet.
In 2008, me and 3 Saffas surfing perfect 6ft waves, we’re mowed down by 2 10’ rogue waves, the sheer power and volume of water that landed on top of us (another 4 Saffas managed to just make it over the sets) drilled us to the bottom, bare chest on the coral, clinging onto it with both hands, felt like the whole of earths pressure on top of you, boardies dragged down to my knees, 10 froggie kicks back to the surface.
After those 2 waves our skipper moved the huge boat further into the deep channel .AWSounds like a caught inside at the Desert Point take off I had , boardshhorts and all
After trying to pull through the lip
Got picked up and slammed down
First I was worried about hitting the reef , then I started worrying about where the reef was to push off , breathless
Eventually surfaced on dry reef with no boardies on , with 2 local kids looking weirdly staring at me , Went in after that.
Confusion. Hi mate.
Yep, I can certainly imagine that happening. What a shock it is when you get stripped, steak and two veggies on show for the world to see, usually all shrivelled up like a prune after being in the water for so long, looks like you’ve got no nuts, gone inwards to hibernate . At least you weren’t cheese grated.
I’ve never been dragged or severely lacerated over coral, too light , 70kg, I’ve got a method that keeps me a float. Good stuff. AW
AlfredWallace wrote:
Always wanted to surf this wave, but it's a long way from anywhere so not easy to check and it's super fickle, wont name it but it's named after an Aussie pioneer of the area, dont even know if he surfs anymore.IndoDreaming. Hi. Pies roll on.
If it is the wave you think it is, well, here’s my little story.But I’m not so sure, that wave is breaking very close to shore, it looks like what you think it is but I’m not so sure.
You are correct on all but one point, it’s definitely not fickle, in fact it’s a swell magnet.
In 2008, me and 3 Saffas surfing perfect 6ft waves, we’re mowed down by 2 10’ rogue waves, the sheer power and volume of water that landed on top of us (another 4 Saffas managed to just make it over the sets) drilled us to the bottom, bare chest on the coral, clinging onto it with both hands, felt like the whole of earths pressure on top of you, boardies dragged down to my knees, 10 froggie kicks back to the surface.
After those 2 waves our skipper moved the huge boat further into the deep channel .AW
Sounds like quite an experience but definitely a different spot, this in the Telos in a very remote very protected location, ive never seen photos of it over head high, it maybe only breaks properly a couple times a year if that.
Hi AW , yes the weird thing is,
When I was down and being washing machined , around , with eyes closed
I’m sure I had images of evil gargoyle type
figures leering at me ?
indo-dreaming wrote:
Always wanted to surf this wave, but it's a long way from anywhere so not easy to check and it's super fickle, wont name it but it's named after an Aussie pioneer of the area, dont even know if he surfs anymore.IndoDreaming. Hi. Pies roll on.
If it is the wave you think it is, well, here’s my little story.But I’m not so sure, that wave is breaking very close to shore, it looks like what you think it is but I’m not so sure.
You are correct on all but one point, it’s definitely not fickle, in fact it’s a swell magnet.
In 2008, me and 3 Saffas surfing perfect 6ft waves, we’re mowed down by 2 10’ rogue waves, the sheer power and volume of water that landed on top of us (another 4 Saffas managed to just make it over the sets) drilled us to the bottom, bare chest on the coral, clinging onto it with both hands, felt like the whole of earths pressure on top of you, boardies dragged down to my knees, 10 froggie kicks back to the surface.
After those 2 waves our skipper moved the huge boat further into the deep channel .AWSounds like quite an experience but definitely a different spot, this in the Telos in a very remote very protected location, ive never seen photos of it over head high, it maybe only breaks properly a couple times a year if that.
IndoDreaming. Hi again.
Would the said pioneering person have a name beginning with M ? AW
AlfredWallace wrote:
Always wanted to surf this wave, but it's a long way from anywhere so not easy to check and it's super fickle, wont name it but it's named after an Aussie pioneer of the area, dont even know if he surfs anymore.IndoDreaming. Hi. Pies roll on.
If it is the wave you think it is, well, here’s my little story.But I’m not so sure, that wave is breaking very close to shore, it looks like what you think it is but I’m not so sure.
You are correct on all but one point, it’s definitely not fickle, in fact it’s a swell magnet.
In 2008, me and 3 Saffas surfing perfect 6ft waves, we’re mowed down by 2 10’ rogue waves, the sheer power and volume of water that landed on top of us (another 4 Saffas managed to just make it over the sets) drilled us to the bottom, bare chest on the coral, clinging onto it with both hands, felt like the whole of earths pressure on top of you, boardies dragged down to my knees, 10 froggie kicks back to the surface.
After those 2 waves our skipper moved the huge boat further into the deep channel .AWSounds like quite an experience but definitely a different spot, this in the Telos in a very remote very protected location, ive never seen photos of it over head high, it maybe only breaks properly a couple times a year if that.
IndoDreaming. Hi again.
Would the said pioneering person have a name beginning with M ? AW
I guess i can say it's described and named on surf resorts website's.
The wave is called Wegs after a guy i think from the Peninsula? he was one of the guys that pioneered the area in the 80s into the 90s i think he even had his own speed boat.
If its the one I think it is we call that wave 'The Gooch' - halfway between churches and kindies. Was solid and heavy as last time we went there. Stripped some bark off some of the crew.....pretty shallow
Nick Bone wrote:
Why did the WotD change?
Memory failing. I'd already run it.
maddogmorley wrote:
If its the one I think it is we call that wave 'The Gooch' - halfway between churches and kindies. Was solid and heavy as last time we went there. Stripped some bark off some of the crew.....pretty shallow
No it's in a totally different area and a much better groomed lined up type wave, the wave i think you are talking about is much different more a kinda wave and pretty raw and chunky, looks tempting on certain days but yeah a bit sketchy most of the time.
We call that wave Razorback's cause it's given out a few razorback tattoos :D
That wave looks so inviting to me.
I honestly can't remember the last time I saw a clean, beachie A-frame in clear water.
lostdoggy wrote:
What about the king island water temps?
Yep, you’ll find all of the aforementioned at the top of the island.
These days there’s a fair chance there will be a tripod and camera as well, thanks but no thanks to a particular organisation who thinks they know better than the locals.
I recently drove past a 4WD with that companies logo on both doors, felt like giving him a spray but I refrained.
Just leave footprints . AW
Shame on you Swellnet!! Ya bloody jinxed Lobby with todays wave of the day!! Where's the Lobby pic?? Imagine poor lobby wiping the sleep out of his eyes this morning, clicking on his favourite surf website swellnet and seeing.....Kanoa!!?? At his home break!!?? Geez. Tough break. No doubt sent a chainreaction of events into overdrive that led to his eventual demise at the hands of the samurai wielder today. Or something like that. ;-)
southernraw wrote:
Shame on you Swellnet!! Ya bloody jinxed Lobby with todays wave of the day!! Where's the Lobby pic?? Imagine poor lobby wiping the sleep out of his eyes this morning, clicking on his favourite surf website swellnet and seeing.....Kanoa!!?? At his home break!!?? Geez. Tough break. No doubt sent a chainreaction of events into overdrive that led to his eventual demise at the hands of the samurai wielder today. Or something like that. ;-)
Kanoa’s surfing is like those big tall blow up long arm and legs figures outside car yards, all arms and legs and full of wind. Not a likeable style to my eye. My opinion.AW
Vicious hack Ellie. Her surfing has gone to a new level this year. Would love to see her on the big faces of Margs.
Great caption too.
southernraw wrote:
Vicious hack Ellie. Her surfing has gone to a new level this year. Would love to see her on the big faces of Margs.
Great caption too.
Looks like Occy!
Yeah that’s a ripper.
Full sequence here. https://www.facebook.com/100061852795884/posts/pfbid0Khh1pwifyUUDzhuJav…
Cheers Bnkref. And good call @stanfrance. I feel sorry for the wave!! Had her pegged to win Bells. Get this girl back on tour!! Best power hacks and carves going around at the moment imo.
Ellie was impressive last year too. I'd never heard of her till then and I'm equally impressed this year.
I must be evolving. I'm getting right into the women's surfing these days.
AndyM wrote:
Very cute.
Was a caption by family consensus. Went through 'the sea-mutt gallery' and various versions of 'my owner can surf better than yours'. One of those ones that barely needs a caption really.
And a rapidly fading part of the lifestyle, at least in this part of the world.
I have always loved this old photo of Dean Dampney’s, our first fella was an all time, surf dog, always waited on the beach except for that day he had the shit scared out of him when the big gun went off above him while I was surfing meanos under the naval base at Flinders. Found him the next day Pt Leo!
Love the juxtaposition of today's WOTD and yesterday's footy of The Box.
AndyM wrote:
Lots of fun till someone loses a fin :)
Or worse: half your face.
A little head protection would be a good idea.
Yep there’d be a myriad of mischiefs you could do to yourself at a place like that.
Todays WOTD.
Geez, Steve Arklay is well on the way to pissing off the locals.
Is it about showcasing the wave to us all or about your surf tourism business. I seriously wonder. AW
Smart Ass and his mates are all about them, fuck everyone else moto!!
Show some respect to the locals who live there and stop promoting your shit
Hey @AW, you got friends at The Betoota Advocate after your sook ^^?? Haha
Whata reckon @stu, worth adopting as a editorial policy?? Haha
GuySmiley wrote:
Hey @AW, you got friends at The Betoota Advocate after your sook ^^?? Haha
Whata reckon @stu, worth adopting as a editorial policy?? Haha
GuySmiley. Hi mate.
Bombers showed some good improvement. Potential.
Re: above.
Steve Arklay takes wonderful pictures, there’s no denying that, I even have his latest coffee table book ‘Thirteenth’ which is a fine pictorial publication.
I’ve met him and chatted with him at 13th whilst looking at surf.
I just wish he would stop photographing and posting that location on social media, first for my sanity, my connection to the place but mostly in respect for the locals who live, work and play there.
I don’t think it’s too much to ask. AW
I hear you @AW, but it was too tempting a low hanging fruit piss take,
GuySmiley wrote:
I hear you @AW, but it was too tempting a low hanging fruit piss take,
I’m with you ‘Con The Fruiterer’. All a bit of fun, good stuff.
I’m sitting here pulling out all the needles from my Hawks voodoo dolls.
Don’t you love seeing Sam Mitchell’s face go as red as a Pink Lady Apple. Crunch !!.AW
The wave of the day does it for me big time. Nice work Steen Barnes , Shaun Anderson and Swellnet.
In one photo you've encompassed everything nice about surfing. If I was a wanker I'd say that it was perfect except for the fact he is in a wetsuit. Which it is , it's perfect .....except for the fact he's in a wetsuit.