New York Surfing as a grad school student next year

Discussion in 'Mid Atlantic' started by bdub17, Dec 20, 2013.

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  1. Dec 20, 2013 #1
    bdub17

    bdub17 Well-Known Member

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    Aug 9, 2013
    Hey guys,

    Theres a possibility of me ending up in New York as a grad school student next year. How far of a commute is it from inner-Manhattan to a beach on Long Island? What do you think of me bringing my board onto the subway and such? How are the waves up there compared to Jersey?

    I really want to have surfing as an outlet next year and hope I can finagle a way to surf even being away from Jersey.

    -Bruce
     
    bdub17, Dec 20, 2013
    bdub17, Dec 20, 2013
  3. Dec 20, 2013 #2
    OldSoul

    OldSoul Well-Known Member

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    Nov 7, 2011
    Use this thread for NY vs NJ-> http://www.swellinfo.com/forum/showthread.php?21425-NJ-vs-NY

    Being located in Manhattan you are well centered to make the commute east to the island or south to the shore depending on conditions. I think bringing your board on the train will provoke people take photos of you and instagram the pics.. but you can still do it, use a board bag though.
     
    OldSoul, Dec 20, 2013
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  5. Dec 21, 2013 #3
    blankp

    blankp Well-Known Member

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    May 31, 2009
    Take the A train to Rockaway
     
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  6. Dec 21, 2013 #4
    MFitz73

    MFitz73 Well-Known Member

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    Closest is rockaway beach. but its not best. due to conditions and crowds. but if you're a winter warrior you should be able to find plenty of space. finding the swells seems to be a bit of a challenge lately!
     
    MFitz73, Dec 21, 2013
    MFitz73, Dec 21, 2013
  7. Dec 21, 2013 #5
    surfsolo

    surfsolo Well-Known Member

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    Not for my spot.
     
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  8. Dec 21, 2013 #6
    LIskim

    LIskim Active Member

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    Jan 15, 2011
    Could also take LIRR out further east to Lincoln or Jones but the further east you go the more youre going to want a car
     
    LIskim, Dec 21, 2013
    LIskim, Dec 21, 2013
  9. Dec 21, 2013 #7
    njsurfer42

    njsurfer42 Well-Known Member

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  10. Dec 21, 2013 #8
    MFitz73

    MFitz73 Well-Known Member

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    can't help you on the crowds dude.... its how it is now.
     
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  11. Dec 21, 2013 #9
    bdub17

    bdub17 Well-Known Member

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    Aug 9, 2013
    So how far is Rockaway Beach from when you get off the train?
     
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    bdub17, Dec 21, 2013
  12. Dec 21, 2013 #10
    MFitz73

    MFitz73 Well-Known Member

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    probably take a few minutes to walk from the train to the beach... plus or minus depending on which spot you want to go to. google a map of the area.
     
    MFitz73, Dec 21, 2013
    MFitz73, Dec 21, 2013
  13. Dec 21, 2013 #11
    bdub17

    bdub17 Well-Known Member

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    Aug 9, 2013
    Awesome - but would I be able to put my board in a cab?
     
    bdub17, Dec 21, 2013
    bdub17, Dec 21, 2013
  14. Dec 21, 2013 #12
    MFitz73

    MFitz73 Well-Known Member

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    come on dude. I think you might be able to imagine how that would play out.
     
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  15. Dec 21, 2013 #13
    Sniffer

    Sniffer Well-Known Member

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    Sep 20, 2010
    Its articles like this that have lead me to wearing blank tshirts and nike sneakers. No longer do I want to be seen as as surfer, outside of getting in and out of the water.
     
    Sniffer, Dec 21, 2013
    Sniffer, Dec 21, 2013
  16. Dec 21, 2013 #14
    njsurfer42

    njsurfer42 Well-Known Member

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    ditto. no surf stickers on the jeep, either.
     
    njsurfer42, Dec 21, 2013
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  17. Dec 21, 2013 #15
    Mr.Belmar

    Mr.Belmar Well-Known Member

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    Dude- take the train- the best break in the us is like an hour from you! Take the coastal train- to Belmar,NJ!
     
    Mr.Belmar, Dec 21, 2013
    Mr.Belmar, Dec 21, 2013
  18. Dec 22, 2013 #16
    bdub17

    bdub17 Well-Known Member

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    Aug 9, 2013
    Yea but how would I be able to get my board to the train station?
     
    bdub17, Dec 22, 2013
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  19. Dec 22, 2013 #17
    blankp

    blankp Well-Known Member

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    May 31, 2009
    Forget about a cab,way to much $ Getting a short board on a train is no problem longboard your screwed
     
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  20. Dec 22, 2013 #18
    prudds

    prudds Member

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    Oct 5, 2012
    i go to school in the city and its not a hassle. haven't missed many swells and most of the time ive just hopped on the A train and went down to rockaway. its doable
     
    prudds, Dec 22, 2013
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  21. Dec 22, 2013 #19
    Slashdog

    Slashdog Well-Known Member

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    Put your board in a cab?

    Where are you going to college, NYU?
     
    Slashdog, Dec 22, 2013
    Slashdog, Dec 22, 2013
  22. Dec 22, 2013 #20
    El Stupido

    El Stupido Well-Known Member

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    Nov 17, 2011
    Bike w/ board rack to train?
     
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