wintertime - lack of BS

[Swellinfo]

Has anyone noticed how much less BS there is on the forum during the wintertime. It is pretty nice ;)

I hope I didn't jinx it... I'm sure I am just asking for it now :eek:

I noticed the same thing last year as well, where the BS factor went up considerably in the summer time. It must be representative of the surfers that paddle out more so in the winter/summer.

[beachbreak]

yes,i could not believe someone posted a compliment of our advice on Hatteras

[stoneybaloney]

I've noticed and it is why I have been more active. I was thinking recently about how many people I would see on here in the summer that I haven't seen in months. Its nice though. :)

[capesurfer]

it lets ya know who is still checking the surf in the winter ;)

[LBNJ Local]

i was new to the forum in the begining of the summer and it definitely left a bad taste in my mouth with some of the BS. The winter "crew" is official and down to business, unlike all the rif raf in the summer. I like it!

[Swellinfo]

The forum topics have been really good as of late... As much as I don't like to regulate posts, I think more moderation will be a good thing when the summer crowd kicks back in.

[SkegLegs]

There's still plenty of retards in the water.

[pvjumper05]

There's still plenty of retards in the water.

true, but they clearly dont know how to operate a computer.

[LBNJ Local]

Plenty of idiots to go around! Literally, they sit like bouys or parts of an obstacle course. the best is when you're coming down the line and they're looking at you like a deer in headlights. They seem clueless on many different levels...

[zach619]

there are a few particular individuals who seem to have gone missing on here during the winter. Makes me post a lot more. Hope they never come back =)

[johhnyutah]

Yeah, it's been fun reading the threads and occasionally putting in my $.02. The lineups I've been out in have been very chill as well. The "How I built my first board" thread was so cool. I've done some big repairs but don't know if I'd take that on. Cool to read about though.

[bb.rider]

good point micah. i used to really look forward to the summer. now i just count down the days til fall.

[surfde]

peace over...josh back

[iceybeatzjosh]

YEA bunch of ****s in the summer. winter just of bunch of brosikies with the seals

[GoodVibes]

So what your saying is the bennies even come to the forum.(scary thought)

[FrankShreds]

There's still plenty of retards in the water.
Hahahaha[, rules

[ECsponger]

I honestly didn't notice, I don't get on much in the summer because it's flat as **** most of the time, no sense in checking. Seems like it doesn't matter what time of year it is, there's always that small amount of bull**** that's present. There's just a LOT less in the winter.

[FrankShreds]

I like to think if you as obsessed with surfing as most of us are, checking this site 5 times a day for swell outlooks is nothing out of the ordinary. Hence that is why they are kooks, they are the lucky ones. It is not liquid heroin to them as it is to us.

[stoneybaloney]

checking this site 5 times an hour for swell outlooks is nothing out of the ordinary.

Tailored that to fit me. :D

[FrankShreds]

Tailored that to fit me. :D

I was too embarrassed to say it, or admit it

[stoneybaloney]

I was too embarrassed to say it, or admit it

Haha, I can't hide from my statistics.

[FrankShreds]

Imagine we could be in the water as much as we check this site...

[Shakagrom]

Imagine we could be in the water as much as we check this site...

Gosh I wish that was true for me. It makes me work even harder though, so that I can get into good colleges and have options.

[FrankShreds]

There you go, believe me if there was swell every day here most of us would be in the water every morning, I know I would.

[super fish]

i can't wait for fall

[FrankShreds]

We still have winter, and spring usually produces allot of side shore slop that you can have some fun on.

[chrys1119]

i just cant wait for it to get alittle warmer cause no money and all i got is a 4/3 right now

[super fish]

to be quite honest I just don't feel like dealing with 36 degree water temps. my bone marrow is frozen.

[zach619]

Very good point. I mean, in SD, the crowds go from 100% in the summer/fall to about 30% in the winter, and the water only drops to 57 out here. That and a lot bigger surf is enough to keep about 80% of surfers out here out of the water....

So I would only venture to guess what % of "surfers", and I use that term loosely, actually stay out all winter. I would bet that OC MD goes from 100% in august, to about 5-7% in Jan/Feb right? I mean, the beaches are crazy packed all summer, but seriously, who else besides hard core entuhusiasts would ever TOUCH water that is 37 degrees. I mean, like all of you, I WOULD do it, but I would not be happy about it. You gotta do what you gotta do, but most people can't find any logic behind going out to their car when the air is in the 20s much less, get in 37 degree water with 20 degree air....

I mean, it does sound like a pretty crazy thing to do right?

So anyway, people who aren't planning on surfing or going to the beach all winter, probably aren't chceking in on this site...

I mean, I like to snowboard up at big bear etc in the winter, but I only go to snowbaording forums like right before I go to the mountains. I don't sit on snowboarding websites in the summer. Out of site, out of mind... Same concept I guess

[Scobeyville]

Has anyone noticed how much less BS there is on the forum during the wintertime. It is pretty nice ;)

I hope I didn't jinx it... I'm sure I am just asking for it now :eek:

I noticed the same thing last year as well, where the BS factor went up considerably in the summer time. It must be representative of the surfers that paddle out more so in the winter/summer.
cuz everyone on here is a teacher:D:D:D

[xgen70]

"i just cant wait for it to get alittle warmer cause no money and all i got is a 4/3 right now",..

Did you look into getting one of those heat retaining hot skins, where it under the 4/3; On a sunny day with fairly lite winds, and a nice swell that will keep you moving, you might just be ok for a couple of hours, its got to be a good 4/3 though.

The water temps seemed to have moderated, or maybe we are just getting use to it,..again.

I had to get a hot skin to augment my one year old 5/3 thats crapping out already. I also got some epoxy goo from the hardware store and painted or filled two pair of used gloves, saved some money and they worked great this last swell. My 6/5/4 boots are still holding strong, very warm. I am going to get a new 5/4/3 for next year, (if I am still around) since I am getting older and also feel the cold on the bones a little differently now. I guess the point you could make for this is if you got the right gear, and can handle your face freezing on duck dives, you really can go out and score invigorating winter swells.


"but most people can't find any logic behind going out to their car when the air is in the 20s much less, get in 37 degree water with 20 degree air...."

Even most of the core are not going to either, unless the conditions are right. If it is proper, you know that once you start dropping in and getting the goods, it kind of warms up some.

Off season rules.

[aka pumpmaster]

I'm waiting for the inevitable onslaught of 'When can I start wearing my 3/2' threads.

[oipaul]

I'm waiting for the inevitable onslaught of 'When can I start wearing my 3/2' threads.

We always knew it was Spring when we'd be sitting out there in 4/3s, boots, gloves and hoods and some goon would come paddling out in only a fullsuit....and last about 20 minutes.

[John Utah]

Yeah, it's been fun reading the threads and occasionally putting in my $.02. The lineups I've been out in have been very chill as well. The "How I built my first board" thread was so cool. I've done some big repairs but don't know if I'd take that on. Cool to read about though.

Who the hell is this imposter? Identity theft is no laughing matter bro. THIS IS YOUR F'ING WAKE UP CALL MAN! I AM AND F.B.I......AGENT!!!!

[stoneybaloney]

Who the hell is this imposter? Identity theft is no laughing matter bro. THIS IS YOUR F'ING WAKE UP CALL MAN! I AM AND F.B.I......AGENT!!!!

Hahahaha, "you like to start sh!t, don't you?"

[chrys1119]

"i just cant wait for it to get alittle warmer cause no money and all i got is a 4/3 right now",..

Did you look into getting one of those heat retaining hot skins, where it under the 4/3; On a sunny day with fairly lite winds, and a nice swell that will keep you moving, you might just be ok for a couple of hours, its got to be a good 4/3 though.

The water temps seemed to have moderated, or maybe we are just getting use to it,..again.

I had to get a hot skin to augment my one year old 5/3 thats crapping out already. I also got some epoxy goo from the hardware store and painted or filled two pair of used gloves, saved some money and they worked great this last swell. My 6/5/4 boots are still holding strong, very warm. I am going to get a new 5/4/3 for next year, (if I am still around) since I am getting older and also feel the cold on the bones a little differently now. I guess the point you could make for this is if you got the right gear, and can handle your face freezing on duck dives, you really can go out and score invigorating winter swells.


"but most people can't find any logic behind going out to their car when the air is in the 20s much less, get in 37 degree water with 20 degree air...."

Even most of the core are not going to either, unless the conditions are right. If it is proper, you know that once you start dropping in and getting the goods, it kind of warms up some.

Off season rules.
thanks and yeah i was looking at a hood but like i said im broke and all i got is a 4/3 dont even have boots and gloves like a month ago there was a nice swell and i hadn't been out since Oct so i borrowed my friends boots went out kept my session to 30mins caught couple waves got sick but was it worth it..... hell yeah

[GoodVibes]

It was only a matter of time.

[34thStreetSurfing]

Hahahaha noticed the same thing

[surfde]

Micah, why did you have to open your mouth? Haha jk

[pvjumper05]

god yeah, i find myself on this site more times a day than any other site. also i like the winter because of the lack of kooks and such, but i hate february... its so damn cold. im not a cold person, and i cant take the cold very well so its tough to work it out during these weeks. anyone know what i can do to make my 5/3 warmer? i think someone mentioned a heat thingy, not too sure what that is tho; never seen it.

i actually hit this site up much more in the winter than summer cause im here in philly for school in the winter and cant wander over to the beach like in the summer. plus, i like these forums when the BS is gone

[surfde]

yea Febuary is my least favorite month of all. Its just so cold. Actually this year has been ok not with the cold but just not as sucky a winter for me

[CSB]

yea Febuary is my least favorite month of all. Its just so cold. Actually this year has been ok not with the cold but just not as sucky a winter for me

I'm used to it at this point. Still can't remember VB coming in at 38 degrees...

[aka pumpmaster]

There's still plenty of retards in the water.

Yeah but the winter treats the retards a little harsher and helps them either quit surfing or learn faster.