Another new guy says hi to the group.

Discussion in 'Northeast' started by JakeF, Jun 12, 2014.

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  1. Jun 12, 2014 #1
    JakeF

    JakeF Well-Known Member

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    Jun 12, 2014
    Hi all,
    New here and brand new to surfing. Just wanted to say hi.

    Picked up a longboard last weekend from my friend Chuck who owns Living Water Surf Co. down in Little Compton, RI., and am excited to learn.

    Cheers,
    Jake
     
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  3. Jun 12, 2014 #2
    metard

    metard Well-Known Member

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    Mar 11, 2014
    cool

    feel free to post pics of your new board, a selfie, your girlfriend, wife, mom, etc

    we need to have these things bro
     
    metard, Jun 12, 2014
    metard, Jun 12, 2014

  5. Jun 12, 2014 #3
    MFitz73

    MFitz73 Well-Known Member

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    Kook. welcome aboard.
     
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  6. Jun 12, 2014 #4
    Sniffer

    Sniffer Well-Known Member

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    Always release a dump before you surf, if you forget its ok. Its not frowned upon to drop the kids off in the dunes. Just leave a tombstone as a reminder of how special they were...
     
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  7. Jun 12, 2014 #5
    seldom seen

    seldom seen Well-Known Member

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    Definitely bury the turd too.
     
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  8. Jun 12, 2014 #6
    MichaelJR

    MichaelJR Well-Known Member

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    Welcome brah!

    NES royalty in the house, I'm vouching for this guy (fellow gun nut ;).

    Check your PMs man.
     
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  9. Jun 12, 2014 #7
    Dopio

    Dopio Member

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    that's rhode island, bra
     
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  10. Jun 12, 2014 #8
    JakeF

    JakeF Well-Known Member

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    Jun 12, 2014
    Doh! Sorry,,, edited.

    Thanks for the welcome guys. I'm a complete newbie, and not as limber as I was 20 years ago, so I'll give everyone plenty of room. My kids are wanting to learn, so hoping this will turn out to be something that we can do together for years to come.
     
    JakeF, Jun 12, 2014
    JakeF, Jun 12, 2014
  11. Jun 12, 2014 #9
    yankee

    yankee Well-Known Member

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    Keep the kiddies away from the white van of fear, don't try to pier shot just yet, take pics of it when it's 23' out there, don't trust anyone who tells you his boards are worth $500k & above all...Hindus, mang, Hindus.....
     
    yankee, Jun 12, 2014
    yankee, Jun 12, 2014
  12. Jun 12, 2014 #10
    Speed Bump

    Speed Bump Well-Known Member

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    Dang... haven't done the dp dune dookie in 4'eva! Used to keep a roll of TP in the car just for that!
     
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  13. Jun 12, 2014 #11
    Mr.Belmar

    Mr.Belmar Well-Known Member

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    Dude ... You should just let him know that it's ok- I usually just go in my suit... Wouldn't want to waste time in the dune... It washes out specially if you got the runs...
     
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    Mr.Belmar, Jun 12, 2014
  14. Jun 12, 2014 #12
    Sniffer

    Sniffer Well-Known Member

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    Physically there is no way I could duke in my suit. I need a good squat with my feet planted on solid ground.
     
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    Sniffer, Jun 12, 2014
  15. Jun 12, 2014 #13
    JakeF

    JakeF Well-Known Member

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    Jun 12, 2014
    I've come close a few times while skishing, but have so far been able to avoid such an unpleasant experience. I don't think any amount of wetsuit shampoo would do that justice, lol.
     
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  16. Jun 12, 2014 #14
    worsey

    worsey Well-Known Member

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    starting to really enjoy these type threads.
    jake - can u swim? u have new board, rite? wetsuit?
    attitude seems good.
     
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    worsey, Jun 12, 2014
  17. Jun 12, 2014 #15
    JakeF

    JakeF Well-Known Member

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    Jun 12, 2014
    I can play along nicely ;)

    Yeah, strong swimmer, very comfortable in the water. I've got a couple suits for scuba and freediving, and recently picked up a 3/2 Excel Revolt X2, which is nice and much more flexible than my dive suits.
     
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    JakeF, Jun 12, 2014
  18. Jun 12, 2014 #16
    worsey

    worsey Well-Known Member

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    good. you quick learner so heres' the whole deal. equipment + experience +conditioning = talent = FUN!
    follow this path and you'll be chartering boats in the ments in no time….
     
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  19. Jun 12, 2014 #17
    metard

    metard Well-Known Member

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    now about those pics
     
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  20. Jun 12, 2014 #18
    JakeF

    JakeF Well-Known Member

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    Jun 12, 2014
    I usually do pick things up pretty quickly,,, just need to put in the time. I'm tenacious when I set my mind to learn something. I've only had my board for a week, and I let a lot of waves go by that I'm sure would be catchable with my board if my timing was right and I had the mechanics of the pop up down better. Working on it.
     
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  21. Jun 12, 2014 #19
    JakeF

    JakeF Well-Known Member

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    Jun 12, 2014

    Ha! I don't have any pics of my board yet, but here's one of me with a fish which will have to do for now ;)

    [​IMG]
     
    JakeF, Jun 12, 2014
    JakeF, Jun 12, 2014
  22. Jun 12, 2014 #20
    KillaKiel

    KillaKiel Well-Known Member

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    We will help if you provide the pics. We are here for you brother. We want you to succeed.
     
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