lost the stoke

Things run there course in life sometimes dude. Constantly changing. Try snowboarding is my advice.

 

cold water turns a lot of people off. i don't blame you. try watching some surf videos at night. say screw work and just go man. youd be surprised what a solo session can do for you. like today for example, it was like 2-3ft+ and kinda onshore in VB but it was so fun! try different boards or try different spots. once you get into repeat mode (unless it's like pipe or something) try a different local spot. mixung it up is always the best way to fuel the stoke.

 

A new board does wonders....

 

change spots, or better yet, take a trip. that always works for me.

 

Same here...

I've been on a three-year decline. I think the crowds kinda started it for me. That and I'm 37 and most of my buds just don't do sh-t anymore - no surfing, nada. But I like all the suggestions here. I've branched out to snowboarding, wakeboarding, slalom waterskiing and mountain biking to fill the void. They're all pretty damn fun. And uncrowded with a little selective planning. The other activities sometimes motivate me to surf again. I like being able to say I was behind a boat, on a mountain, and surfing all in the same week.

 

I don't mean this in a derogatory way, but maybe it's time to look for some new friends? Sure, keep your old lazy-ass ones but try to find some people with some motivation you can feed off a little. You can also try to reciprocate a little motivational action to your lazy-ass friends--they might appreciate it.

LBCrew is right too: GET A(some) NEW BOARD(s).

No worries though Seamonkey, I hit the same thing at about the same age--it's temporary. MWS, I'm 34 so we'll see what happens when I hit 37.

 

Erock you young punk. Just tuned 48 last week and the only thing that really gets harder is getting motivated to hit the cold water in winter. Still only ride a shortboard too

 

I feel your pain. I am now 42 years old and I wasn't feeling the stoke on Tuesday evening when it was firing here in Delmarva. I believe my issue is related to the cold water. I am sick of wearing a full suit with a hood, boots and gloves. The waves were pumping, but I was having a bad session, not finding my groove. Dropping in late, out of position, non-stop paddling due to heavy rip, and getting drilled attempting to get barreled. My last paddle out before dark, I just stood there looking at the 6ft cold nasty waves detonating just 10 yards in front of me. I decided to not bother paddling out and headed back to my car.

Well my cure is coming in two weeks. I am heading to Puerto Rico for a surf trip. Warm waters and fun waves, can't wait.

 

It's the winter. Go treat yourself to a new board or at least strip your board and re-wax it. Throw in some Sublime and you're set.

[video=youtube;QgXObaM9i2Q]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QgXObaM9i2Q[/video]

 

Haha, thats great.

 

Take all of your surfgear, boardshorts, wetsuits, everything and drive them to a buddy's place like 200 miles away. Drive home without your boards or gear. wait for next epic swell. (could be a while) and see how it feels.

 

the stoke is all that keeps me sane

 

Go do something else and forget about it. Not everybody is meant to do the same thing forever. This happens because whatever surfing was to you has been satisfied and your ready to move on. For me growing up how I did where I did, surfing became an escape that still serves a purpose 30 + years later. People play football in high school, many for the status of being on the team etc. Once the social benefits are gone and so goes the interst. How many 30 year olds do you see playing football? You never know it might come back but it's not worth pushing for it if its not there organically.

 

If ur not settled make a move. I'm from MD and my wife and I moved to Wilmington nc a few years ago. I feel like Wilmington is to surf what the senior tour is to golf. It's renewed my stoke. The waves are mellow 99% of the time and the weather/water is warm. I wore a 3/2 all year and gloves for only a few sessions. There r trade offs but it's been worth it for us so far.

 

lol lol lol lol

 

Surfing on the lake's up here and in N.S., I got a few friends into it and their stoke kinda got me out bed in the morning on days when I would have otherwise passed and missed out.There's a whole crew of younger surfers getting into it up here, which is sorta messed up cause it rarely get's good, but it sure has helped the stoke. And of course having a few new boards doesn't hurt. Also, and I know, I know,, but try SUP'ing in the waves where no one surfs, It's your own little trip and makes small waves fun.

 

god nova scotia must get cold

 

As all things in life are...."it's all mental".

Personally, it takes some mental fortitude to wake up early on a freezing cold morning to go surf some spitting south swell barrels (like yesterday)...but boy was it worth it!!!!!

Some things that help:
-Tell others the day before, that you're going surfing tomorrow morning. If you don't then you'll feel like a lame poser.
-Pack the car, wax the board the night before.
-Put your wetsuit on at home...(this one's huge for me)
-Watch tons of surf porn.

 

i have a few buddies who fell off the bandwagon.some guys will surf good for a few years then get tired of it.for me,i just like being in the water.i dont mind flat days.i lose myself in the water everytime.maybe your tired of crowds.they can be a drag,but with surfing the new fad,every kook wants to come have a take.years ago i could go months without seeing another surfer,and when i finally did meet someone that surfed,we'd talk about shyt like we knew each other forever.then u got as$holes who think they are superior,and u just want to crack them in the skull.slater dropps in on parko,everyone on facebook talks shyt,kelly your a kook,thats the dumbest move ever.people used to talk so much shyt about andy irons,that hes so disrespectful,hes a partyfreak,he has no respect for anyone in the water.then he dies and everyones kissing bruces as$.everybody has their ups and downs.i surf for fun,and i surf alone.i dont have anyone to impress and im not fixed on becoming a pro.some kids try so hard,and when they dont make it,they give up.thats not what surfing is about.maybe one day my son will pick up surfing and maybe he'll make something of it with his life,but i doubt it.theres too many great surfers out nowadays,and guys win through luck.people still talk smack about owen wright,lets not forget he whooped slaters behind at the quik pro in ny