The Back Wood Beat Down!

Damn, that would suck.

I would have to agree for the most part, I gave the video a C- simply for the fact that it made about little or no sense under the circumstances. Sure it was something different to do, but...now we have this to worry about. As we all know, 4 to 5 times a year the place is as legit as legit gets for the East Coast. They already are assess up there as it is,... Enforcement that is,... telling people to get out of the water,... when at times it is actually the safest spot,...Current wise that is.

Really sorry to hear that.

 

I definitely understand the anger, but lets just simplify the argument to just "do not tow there anymore". It is a state park and they are talking about shutting it down to surfers because of these incidents.

 

the fall of the inlet

a casino on one side, the other side closed. funny thing is; there was no reason to be towing on that type of day.

 

just out of curiousity and in no way am i planning on doing it (dont own a ski) would the same rules apply from the coast guard if you waned to tow out at the shoals?

 

this is ridiculous. It's a free country. All this talk about your territory and your "crew". Give me a break! Anyone can go anywhere they want and surf. If they mess it up for you then oh well. Go somewhere else. It's pretty immature to risk going to jail for assault and battery by instituting your "beat down" program on out of towners. Those are not your beaches and you have NO say in who comes there to surf. I'm from NJ by the way so I was not involved in this but just had to let you know that you have no authority to say who can and can't travel for surf. Free country.

 

Great, there goes this thread.

 

"If they mess it up for you then oh well."

That kind thinking is dangerous.

 

more dangerous than threatening a "beat down" if they come there again? Really, what other options do they have. If the guy wants to tow there then let the coast guard/ park rangers deal with him.

Backwoodbeatdown has no authority to tell someone he can't tow there. If they close the beach because of this what is beating the guy going to do?

btw: I don't agree with towing into small surf or towing at all for that matter, I also support covering your tracks when you travel as posted above and leaving the place in the same condition you found it. but do not support threatening violence if someone messes up your spot or trying to tell someone they can't come there. If this guy was a ranger or a coastie I would understand but he's just some guy who surfs there.

 

Just on a side note, I don't think tow surfing in OBX is prohibited. There are videos on youtube of Brett Barley towing in at the Buxton Lighthouse.

Locals in Hatteras are having enough problems with closed beaches due to the "near-threatened" Piping Plovers.

 

Looks like the guy created a new screename just to post this, and remain anonymous... tough guy.

 

OK, not defending random beat downs, freedom of movement is a right and should be respected. SwellInfo made the exact point of the thread, NO MORE TOWING THIS SPOT DUE TO THE RAMIFICATIONS OF SUCH ACTIONS.

With that being said, IF YOU really believe that you or any other person has a right to>>> "If they mess it up for you then oh well. Go somewhere else."<<<<That type of thinking deserves at least a good ***** SLAP, don't you think?

 

its against the local laws... so that is why the argument is in place, and those who surf here regularly would still like to do so without any problems.

The guys who towed here probably did not know that the state park and coast guard would make a big deal about it. But now that we know, we should make sure it that everyone else knows, so we can continue surfing without issues.

 

at least a... stern talking to. I'm sure if you asked the guy what he was thinking and reasoned with him, he would say he didn't realize it was a problem, admit that he messed up and that he wouldnt do it again.

Believe me I want them to continue surfing there too. More space in my lineup...

 

Post the video

 

no threats

when i read this, i see no threats. my interpretation is don't do it again. there is no "or else" in the quote. the wording is pretty clear and they have listed the reasons clear and concise.

i've surf all over NJ my whole life and I will never EVER post a video from someone's local break unless i can hide it's location entirely!!! i've seen what happens when people dont cover their tracks!!!

i also don't think this is one person; but a couple people. being someone who likes to surf there, i agree 100%

about the shoals quote: i have contacted the coast guard and because we were past the football field distance, they had no problems with us towing into the shoals. but they said in the future if tow surfing became popular...and it won't, certain rules may need to apply! but they came out in the zodiac why we were out there this past fall and kept a close eye on us (hurlihy & o'boyles) and they said that we kept everything within reasonable measures. they told us flat out, "don't do this on the beach or u will be in trouble!"

 

Threat: "Do not venture into someones territory and not expect to get the back wood beat down when you post a STUPID video of that certain spot"

"DON'T EVER DO IT ON OUR BEACHES AGAIN!"

Again, he has no right to regulate who does what on "his" beach.

"If you come, do not bring friends"

Who is this guy to tell people to travel alone and not bring friends? Why can't anyone bring their friends? Worried about it getting crowded? It's called learn to paddle faster and surf more aggressive if there's a lot of people in the water.

"when i read this, i see no threats. my interpretation is don't do it again. there is no "or else" in the quote. the wording is pretty clear and they have listed the reasons clear and concise."

Again, he can't tell anyone what to do.

i've surf all over NJ my whole life and I will never EVER post a video from someone's local break unless i can hide it's location entirely!!! i've seen what happens when people dont cover their tracks!!!

I mean guys, this is crappy east coast surf, it's not pipeline. Come to my break and post a video if you want. It's probly just like the other 400 jettys that line our coast. What are we fighting over? crappy waves? I'd like to see your reaction to someone saying "don't come to Puerto Rico or Hawaii and expect to surf"

btw: a real quick google map search will pretty much show an aeiral of any spot with directions to get there.

 

as oblove pointed out, i think the local law is that you have to be 100 yds from the beach or anyone else with a ski in the ocean.

 

hey wallysurfr...YOU ARE A TOOL!

 

seems to me that the real issue here is the OP is saying not to come and tow since if that continues the state will shut down that spot for everybody. Its more like the surfers there policing their which is to be applauded. He also tells the offenders that they have been warned so he's giving them a chance to not do it again. If they stay away and not tow then no harm no foul. if they come up and just surf then that's not a problem either. It's only when they tow which affects others freedom is there a problem. remember, freedom and responsibility go hand in hand.