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Shevanel · 4th Dec 2008, 02:15 PM

Anyone else love surfing or just the beach in general? Surfing is what made me realize who I am now so Its like an important part of my life too. I miss the beach

Anyone else?

EDIT: I just realized how dumb it looks for "SurferDude420" to be talking about Surfing... how typical lol.

kevinx519 · 4th Dec 2008, 03:12 PM

i havent tried surfing yet but im dieing to learn. and i do love the beach a lot. im a swimmer so the water has always been one of my favorite places to be. too bad i dont live close to it, but thats the definite location of my house one day.

Wander · 4th Dec 2008, 03:54 PM

I can't surf at all, but it's not like we ever get the right waves to do it anyway. And I'm not really a huge fan of the beach. Heat + sand + screaming children make me uncomfortable, not relaxed.

Shevanel · 4th Dec 2008, 07:51 PM

thats cool. Surfing is like the most amazing thing you could possibly do. but if you don't like water, i can see why you wouldn't like it. water is pretty important for surfing u know? lol

n8i2c7k · 4th Dec 2008, 08:23 PM

I love surfing although i havnt gone in years

I dont go to the beach much either but once i get to college and get more free time i think im going to go a lot more. The beach is one of the reasons why im staying home for college

RaRa · 4th Dec 2008, 09:33 PM

I live like 15 miles away from the beach but rarely go. I hate the beach so therefore, i hate surfing too.

Shevanel · 4th Dec 2008, 10:04 PM

that's sad

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thund3rz

I live like 15 miles away from the beach but rarely go. I hate the beach so therefore, i hate surfing too.

xequar · 5th Dec 2008, 10:01 AM

I live in Michigan, so there's plenty of water around.

None of it ever gets to surfing height.

AeonToy · 5th Dec 2008, 10:03 AM

i miss the beach.... the sound, the smell, everything... except i dont surf, but i like everything else

edogs334 · 5th Dec 2008, 10:16 AM

I love the beach and the water- I'm from New England, so I grew up relatively close to the ocean. Although I've never surfed with a surfboard, I've boogie-boarded on several occasions, which was a whole lot of fun. I still own a boogie board, which I first got on my trip to San Diego a few years ago (the beaches there are awesome). I'm dying to use it again this summer (either on the Cape or Rhode Island) when I come home for break.

5th Dec 2008, 11:14 AM

How can you NOT love surfing... I love everything about the beach and I live 1 hour from both the Gold and Sunshine Coasts in Queensland its fab. Knobby's is my favourite beach closely followed by Greenmount. I haven't surfed in a long time though I prefer knee-boarding (Hardly anyone does it anymore, my board is 20 years old:P) Seriously surfers have come up and asked if they could have a go!!!
Ah... I would never consider a life without access to a beach!

UnderARock · 5th Dec 2008, 08:41 PM

I was actaully thinking just the other day that I can't remember the last time I went to the beach, it's been a few years. If you know anything about the city I live (<--- see sidebar) you'll know how werid that is. I personally live less than 5km from the beach and ocean. I haven't gone, I don't hate the beach or anything.
I have never been surfing, maybek should try it out (if I ever get fit) idk.

Shevanel · 6th Dec 2008, 03:17 AM

wow, I know a lot about where you live UnderARock, it's like one of the places i wish i was living right now lol. definitley try it!

**Maddy** · 6th Dec 2008, 04:05 AM

I'd love to try, but unfortunately, I can't swim and have a serious balance problem. I have enough trouble standing on flat ground. It looks like a lot of fun, though.

10th Dec 2008, 12:39 PM

Oh I love surfing so much!! Unfortunately due to being stupidly busy with other things and having no transport it's been far too long since I have been.... but next year when I can drive I'll be on the beach all summer!! I live really close to the beach and in an area where everyone has at least tried it. But yes, I LOVE IT!!!!

crystaltriforce · 10th Dec 2008, 01:00 PM

i don't do much at the beach when i do go because the closest beaches i can get to are in jersy... and jersy beaches suck. no offense to anyone who lives in jersy.

Gumtree · 10th Dec 2008, 02:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tomahto72

How can you NOT love surfing... I love everything about the beach and I live 1 hour from both the Gold and Sunshine Coasts in Queensland its fab. Knobby's is my favourite beach closely followed by Greenmount. I haven't surfed in a long time though I prefer knee-boarding (Hardly anyone does it anymore, my board is 20 years old:P) Seriously surfers have come up and asked if they could have a go!!!
Ah... I would never consider a life without access to a beach!

I was surfing at Knobby's beach a few weeks ago on a holiday to Yapoon!

I LOVE surfing, and the beach; I'm not great at all at surfing, I'm more of a Kite Boarder, i prefer the speed compared to that of traditional surfing but hey, whatever keeps me in the water.

sdc91 · 10th Dec 2008, 03:41 PM

I've tried kneeboarding, but that's about as close to surfing as I've ever gotten.

The Galveston Bay is absolutely disgusting, so there's no way anyone would surf. It's brown, and the seafoam is yellow-green. Plus there's no real beach with sand (except for a couple areas); it's a seawall with chunks of rock 17 feet below. Blechh.

Shevanel · 10th Dec 2008, 04:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crystaltriforce

i don't do much at the beach when i do go because the closest beaches i can get to are in jersy... and jersy beaches suck. no offense to anyone who lives in jersy.

the jersey beaches aren't that bad. Long Beach Island? thats where i learned how to surf

Mestiz0 · 10th Dec 2008, 06:02 PM

Dude, I am actually REALLY interested in surfing

As you can see on the left, I live in California...Beaches EVERYWHERE! I Have NEVER surfed in my life though... Maybe SurferDude can send me some tips? Good starting boards? Just like how I can get started and stuff

I have boogie boarded plenty of times though and I love it. I sometimes get scared that a shark will come up and bite me...or a jellyfish or stingray will sting me...fear of the unknown. Can't see anything down in the water while I am busy trying not to get crushed by waves.

I also don't really have the body

I need to work out and cut some pounds I think!

If anyone can give me tips on starting out though, that would be great! It's not beach season right now, but that gives me time to prepare

4th Dec 2008, 02:15 PM	#1
Shevanel One Is Light. One Is Dark. Full Member Gender: The Dude Orientation: Bi-Winning Out Status: Everybody and Your Mom. Location: Bolivar, Ohio (From NY though) Age: 21 Posts: 7,672 Join Date: Dec 2008	Surfing? Anyone else love surfing or just the beach in general? Surfing is what made me realize who I am now so Its like an important part of my life too. I miss the beach Anyone else? EDIT: I just realized how dumb it looks for "SurferDude420" to be talking about Surfing... how typical lol. Last edited by Shevanel; 4th Dec 2008 at 02:21 PM.. Reason: stupidy

4th Dec 2008, 03:12 PM	#2
kevinx519 EC Addict Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: plenty Location: Cali Age: 21 Posts: 430 Join Date: Nov 2006	Re: Surfing? i havent tried surfing yet but im dieing to learn. and i do love the beach a lot. im a swimmer so the water has always been one of my favorite places to be. too bad i dont live close to it, but thats the definite location of my house one day.

4th Dec 2008, 03:54 PM	#3
Wander Banned Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Parents, aunts, grandma, counselor, online friends Location: Central Alabama Age: 18 Posts: 2,360 Join Date: Jan 2008	Re: Surfing? I can't surf at all, but it's not like we ever get the right waves to do it anyway. And I'm not really a huge fan of the beach. Heat + sand + screaming children make me uncomfortable, not relaxed.

4th Dec 2008, 07:51 PM	#4
Shevanel One Is Light. One Is Dark. Full Member Gender: The Dude Orientation: Bi-Winning Out Status: Everybody and Your Mom. Location: Bolivar, Ohio (From NY though) Age: 21 Posts: 7,672 Join Date: Dec 2008	Re: Surfing? thats cool. Surfing is like the most amazing thing you could possibly do. but if you don't like water, i can see why you wouldn't like it. water is pretty important for surfing u know? lol

4th Dec 2008, 08:23 PM	#5
n8i2c7k Well Known Regular Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: A few friends Location: Hawaii Age: 21 Posts: 192 Join Date: Oct 2008	Re: Surfing? I love surfing although i havnt gone in years I dont go to the beach much either but once i get to college and get more free time i think im going to go a lot more. The beach is one of the reasons why im staying home for college __________________

4th Dec 2008, 09:33 PM	#6
RaRa We we we so excited Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: A few people Location: Los Angeles, CA Age: 21 Posts: 7,439 Join Date: Nov 2008	Re: Surfing? I live like 15 miles away from the beach but rarely go. I hate the beach so therefore, i hate surfing too.

5th Dec 2008, 10:01 AM	#8
xequar Diapered and collared! Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: I have "The Gay." :) Out Status: Loud and proud! Location: Detroit area, Michigan Age: 30 Posts: 1,746 Join Date: Mar 2007	Re: Surfing? I live in Michigan, so there's plenty of water around. None of it ever gets to surfing height. __________________

5th Dec 2008, 10:03 AM	#9
AeonToy Well Known Regular Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: 90% of friends/family Location: Los Angeles Posts: 150 Join Date: Jul 2008	Re: Surfing? i miss the beach.... the sound, the smell, everything... except i dont surf, but i like everything else

5th Dec 2008, 10:16 AM	#10
edogs334 Well Known Regular Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: hoping to kick down the closet doors for good Age: 30 Posts: 190 Join Date: Nov 2008	Re: Surfing? I love the beach and the water- I'm from New England, so I grew up relatively close to the ocean. Although I've never surfed with a surfboard, I've boogie-boarded on several occasions, which was a whole lot of fun. I still own a boogie board, which I first got on my trip to San Diego a few years ago (the beaches there are awesome). I'm dying to use it again this summer (either on the Cape or Rhode Island) when I come home for break.

5th Dec 2008, 11:14 AM	#11
tomahto72 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Surfing? How can you NOT love surfing... I love everything about the beach and I live 1 hour from both the Gold and Sunshine Coasts in Queensland its fab. Knobby's is my favourite beach closely followed by Greenmount. I haven't surfed in a long time though I prefer knee-boarding (Hardly anyone does it anymore, my board is 20 years old:P) Seriously surfers have come up and asked if they could have a go!!! Ah... I would never consider a life without access to a beach!

5th Dec 2008, 08:41 PM	#12
UnderARock EC Addict Regular Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay (I think) Out Status: Some people Location: Gold Coast, Australia Age: 23 Posts: 299 Join Date: Jun 2007	Re: Surfing? I was actaully thinking just the other day that I can't remember the last time I went to the beach, it's been a few years. If you know anything about the city I live (<--- see sidebar) you'll know how werid that is. I personally live less than 5km from the beach and ocean. I haven't gone, I don't hate the beach or anything. I have never been surfing, maybek should try it out (if I ever get fit) idk.

6th Dec 2008, 03:17 AM	#13
Shevanel One Is Light. One Is Dark. Full Member Gender: The Dude Orientation: Bi-Winning Out Status: Everybody and Your Mom. Location: Bolivar, Ohio (From NY though) Age: 21 Posts: 7,672 Join Date: Dec 2008	Re: Surfing? wow, I know a lot about where you live UnderARock, it's like one of the places i wish i was living right now lol. definitley try it!

6th Dec 2008, 04:05 AM	#14
Maddy Free Hugs EC Admin Gender: - Orientation: Into girls Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 21 Posts: 7,702 Join Date: Mar 2008	Re: Surfing? I'd love to try, but unfortunately, I can't swim and have a serious balance problem. I have enough trouble standing on flat ground. It looks like a lot of fun, though. __________________ how strange it is to be anything at all [Victor] 2:09 pm: and then halloween happened and I was outside in a skirt.

10th Dec 2008, 12:39 PM	#15
yahooooo Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Surfing? Oh I love surfing so much!! Unfortunately due to being stupidly busy with other things and having no transport it's been far too long since I have been.... but next year when I can drive I'll be on the beach all summer!! I live really close to the beach and in an area where everyone has at least tried it. But yes, I LOVE IT!!!!

10th Dec 2008, 01:00 PM	#16
crystaltriforce raised by nintendo and sega Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: all but extended family Location: outside of Philadelphia Age: 21 Posts: 1,825 Join Date: Dec 2008	Re: Surfing? i don't do much at the beach when i do go because the closest beaches i can get to are in jersy... and jersy beaches suck. no offense to anyone who lives in jersy. __________________ we need masculinity....PUT ON THE "FUZZY FUZZY CUTE CUTE" SONG!!!

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Mestiz0 Half White, Half Asian Full Member Gender: Dude Orientation: I like other dudes :) Out Status: Everyone but family Location: Santa Cruz, CA Age: 22 Posts: 105 Join Date: Sep 2008	Re: Surfing? Dude, I am actually REALLY interested in surfing As you can see on the left, I live in California...Beaches EVERYWHERE! I Have NEVER surfed in my life though... Maybe SurferDude can send me some tips? Good starting boards? Just like how I can get started and stuff I have boogie boarded plenty of times though and I love it. I sometimes get scared that a shark will come up and bite me...or a jellyfish or stingray will sting me...fear of the unknown. Can't see anything down in the water while I am busy trying not to get crushed by waves. I also don't really have the body I need to work out and cut some pounds I think! If anyone can give me tips on starting out though, that would be great! It's not beach season right now, but that gives me time to prepare Last edited by Mestiz0; 10th Dec 2008 at 06:03 PM.. Reason: Changed the beginning from "my name" to "on the left"