A real surfer is born

Discussion in 'All Discussions' started by Lipsmacker, Jun 2, 2014.

  1. Lipsmacker

    Lipsmacker Well-Known Member

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    Sep 17, 2012
    I'm so fvcking stoked right now. Today is the day that my 8 year old son finally paddled into and caught a wave by himself. I've been pushing him in for a couple of summers and he has been a little sketched out about being out in the water in waves big enough to ride. Today started the same. I pushed him into a few and just let him enjoy himself with no pressure at all. Then I pushed him into one which he caught and rode for a ways. That wave kinda flattened out and he lay back down on the board and then it happened. A little bump came to him and instead of freaking out he turned and stroked into it and rode it all the way to the sand. Needless to say I was hooting and hollering like a madman. Truly one of the happiest moments of my life. He told me that it was one of his goals and that now he is a real surfer. Thanks for reading and share any stories of your own about the kids
     
  2. goosemagoo

    goosemagoo Well-Known Member

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    May 20, 2011
    Ride on little feller!
     

  3. sisurfdogg

    sisurfdogg Well-Known Member

    Jun 17, 2013
    Sometimes it's the waves, but lots of times it's who we share them with that makes a session awesome. Time to get a go pro dad.
     
  4. zach619

    zach619 Well-Known Member

    Jan 21, 2009
    Good stuff man. Congrats!
     
  5. misfit27

    misfit27 Well-Known Member

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    Dec 12, 2013
    Congratulations! Hope he's better than the rest of us soon.
     
  6. rcarter

    rcarter Well-Known Member

    Jul 26, 2009
    Hell yes!!!!! My 8 year old is ready to catch his first "own" wave. Been pushing him into them for the last two summers but now it's his turn. Way to go man.
     
  7. Betty

    Betty Well-Known Member

    Oct 14, 2012
    Loved this story! So glad you shared it, just in time for Fathers Day too :)
     
  8. Lipsmacker

    Lipsmacker Well-Known Member

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    Sep 17, 2012
    Thanks for the love guys. I was expecting to get shredded for posting something positive but I guess errbody love da kids.
     
  9. kpd73

    kpd73 Well-Known Member

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    Jan 30, 2013
    This is what it's about. Congratulations on being a Rad Dad.
     
  10. Erock

    Erock Well-Known Member

    Aug 6, 2011
    Yeeeeeeeeewwwwwwwwww!
     
  11. juliaep

    juliaep Well-Known Member

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    Aug 18, 2011
    Thanks for sharing - that's awesome. You must feel so proud.
     
  12. RIsurfer

    RIsurfer Well-Known Member

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    Dec 5, 2012
    Well, everybody else took the words out of my mouth. Congrats from me too!
     
  13. space

    space Member

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    Oct 16, 2013
    That's awesome - congrats!
     
  14. metard

    metard Well-Known Member

    Mar 11, 2014
    +1 on that
     
  15. fl.surfdog

    fl.surfdog Well-Known Member

    Dec 6, 2010
    I remember doing the same 20 years ago, and he is still my surfing buddy after all these years, I am truly lucky myself. Good luck and always keep him involved in the sport.
     
  16. fl.surfdog

    fl.surfdog Well-Known Member

    Dec 6, 2010
    I wouldn't say "oh".... i'd say... "wow" and paddle away. I'm lucky I guess....he calls me to go surfing. BTW he is 29 yrs. old now and rips.
     
  17. DawnPatrol321

    DawnPatrol321 Well-Known Member

    Mar 6, 2012
    Right on dude, burn one in celebration and commit this day to memory.
     
  18. DosXX

    DosXX Well-Known Member

    Mar 2, 2013
    Good stuff. Congrats to you and your son.
    Wanna get my boy out there. He's quite a bit older, but it's never too late to start.
     
  19. EmassSpicoli

    EmassSpicoli Well-Known Member

    Apr 16, 2013
    Lipsmacker, great story brah! Thanks for sharing. Very stoke-worthy and your celebration was more than appropriate. Here's to countless more sessions with your son!
     
  20. RIsurfer

    RIsurfer Well-Known Member

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    Dec 5, 2012
    Weeeeellllll, I can understand where that "kid" was coming from. My dad is like that but in other ways. I know when I'm older I'll have the same type of view as you guys like hanna.