Peahi's price of admission - video

Stu Nettle (stunet)
Swellnet Dispatch
Tuesday, 08 December 2015

"Today the dragons showed up, and the dragon slayers are here to get ’em," said quirky Dave Kalama behind the mic at Peahi.

Yet every now and again the dragon's got one back on their slayers.

Comments

zenagain Tuesday, 8 Dec 2015 at 07:14 pm new

Insane body surf at 0.29.

I doff my hat to all these guys and guys of their ilk- total warriors.

Gary G Wednesday, 9 Dec 2015 at 12:50 pm new

'Guys of their ilk'

I think I know who you've got in mind there Zen, wink wink.

Thanks!

caml Wednesday, 9 Dec 2015 at 01:18 pm new

That bodysurf is crazy & the board almost lands on his head ! Koa rothman

flow Wednesday, 9 Dec 2015 at 01:54 pm new

I don't think there would be any bruised egos.

Roy Stuart Friday, 11 Dec 2015 at 11:03 pm new

Their boards are crap.

clif Friday, 11 Dec 2015 at 11:06 pm new

you have to be taking the piss. surely.

zenagain Friday, 11 Dec 2015 at 11:09 pm new

Hey Clif, how's the Old Blighty treating you? Enjoying? Swapped dumplings and noodles for Fish 'n' Chips and Curry?

clif Saturday, 12 Dec 2015 at 01:26 am new

It's great. The area I am in has a lot of waves, with some tasty reef breaks. It's inconsistent but compared to China it is joy. The reefs haven't been showing much form as the winter swells are kicking in a bit late, so a few locals say. I've ordered a few local boards, and am getting used to my 6/4 wetsuit, boots, and gloves (I couldn't handle the mittens, so awkward - but I may need them later). I stay pretty damn toasty so far. The modern neoprene is super stretchy. Still, it's all new and surfing with all this gear requires adjustments to technique - I have do a one half turn rather than one full turn each wave haha. I really love it here already. Great vibe. Live on the beach (it's affordable!) No crowds for the early session, especially away from town. Just me and the birds. That is pretty sweet and worth the price of admission in my world. Lining up a trip to Thurso etc. Then an adventure in the Faroes if I can pull it off. I hope your neck of the woods has been firing.

zenagain Saturday, 12 Dec 2015 at 08:54 am new

Sounds like you've hit the ground running man.

If you get down (or up) to a place called St. Agnes in Cornwall, a good mate of mine and his wife own a little cafe overlooking the beach called Cafe Genki. He's a surfer and frother and really nice bloke. Tell him Dan from Hitachi recommended you drop in and he'll probably usher you back out the front door straight away:)

PS You'll be wanting those gloves soon as inconvenient as it may be.

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