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“Surfer Insanity”From shorelines paved with sands so white
they watch and wait for the perfect one.
It’s not worth the effort if it isn’t just right,
and there’s more to it than just having fun.
It’s the thrill of the chase, the high of the ride,
sharing the waters with creatures to fear.
Out in the open with no where to hide,
and the closest oasis far from near.
Yet still they paddle their boards out to sea
and wait for the curl while holding their breath.
When the moment approaches, they ride, flying free!
Each crest of the breaker a challenge to death.
This was written in 1993. Having never given surfing a try (I saw Jaws when I was young and easily scared spitless), I can't say if this is how it is for a surfer...but it sounded good to me.
I may not brave the surf, but I love to watch...I wish I was able to sit on the beach more often. Unfortunately the only beach around here is a lake beach.
*manaphoto was kind enough to allow me the use of his photo. If you want to see some really wicked surf shots, pay his gallery a visit. You won't be sorry.
Aloha, Jeff. Thanks again.
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Comments: 65
AussieSteve1961 In reply to ??? [2008-09-08 00:10:04 +0000 UTC]
We have a couple of great surfers in my town and they freak me out when I watch them. They are involved in Extreme Wave surfing where they get towed in by jet skis into the big waves....usually with a reef at the base...
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meljoy68 In reply to AussieSteve1961 [2008-09-08 00:18:16 +0000 UTC]
Holy crap, no way! I can appreciate the extremists, but at the same time wonder about their will to live.
That's crazy...
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AussieSteve1961 In reply to meljoy68 [2008-09-08 00:33:51 +0000 UTC]
One of our local guys Ry Craike is only 22or 23 and he is now good mates with Kelly Slater which is amazing for a young guy from a small town in Western Australia. Kelly took a bunch of 18 year olds from all over the globe onto his huuuuuge boat and went to hawaii where they did big wave surfing...
have a look at these links [link]
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meljoy68 In reply to AussieSteve1961 [2008-09-08 02:54:35 +0000 UTC]
My my my...he's a cute little puppy, isn't he??
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AussieSteve1961 In reply to meljoy68 [2008-09-08 03:20:26 +0000 UTC]
did you click on some of the other links on that page took you to other videos of Ry and surfing at my home town Kalbarri?
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meljoy68 In reply to AussieSteve1961 [2008-09-08 05:19:44 +0000 UTC]
I clicked on a few, but I don't think I noticed if they said where they were... just looked for his name. I'll have to go back now!!!
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AussieSteve1961 In reply to meljoy68 [2008-09-08 05:51:40 +0000 UTC]
yes have a look , cause some show Lucky Bay, abseiling in the gorges etc...all in and around home
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meljoy68 In reply to AussieSteve1961 [2008-09-08 06:16:57 +0000 UTC]
Will do!!! I saved the two vids you linked me to, so I can go back and watch the others, no problem.
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cfosgate In reply to ??? [2008-09-07 23:56:42 +0000 UTC]
Stunningly accurate according to those surfers that I've spoken with in the past.
I've never surfed myself which is strange because I love the water. When in the ocean I swim a couple of miles a day up and down the beach. Ah, the Atlantic, not the Pacific, brr.
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meljoy68 In reply to cfosgate [2008-09-08 00:04:46 +0000 UTC]
Thank you, Christian. I can only imagine the adrenaline rush, waiting for THE wave...but I'll leave it to the brave. I'd be happy with skim boarding.
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CSnyder In reply to ??? [2008-09-07 23:24:39 +0000 UTC]
ive surfed my whole life
mel this is awesome
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meljoy68 In reply to CSnyder [2008-09-07 23:39:21 +0000 UTC]
Awesome!!! My cousin is a huge surfer, but I hardly ever see him. He lives in Venice, Ca. And we never talk... but the few times I've asked him about it, yeah...his whole demeanor changed. The light in his eye, the animation in his voice... he loves it. He lives for it.
I'm glad you like this. Thanks, Chris.
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CSnyder In reply to meljoy68 [2008-09-07 23:41:37 +0000 UTC]
lol...i bet he does, thats great
and youre very welcome
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