Wave priority

I think you may have it wrong.

 

he had priority because he was deeper than you.you probably didn't think he was going to catch it so you went. remember always look to your left or right before going and be sure no one is there. your learning everyone does it at some point.

 

was he up on the wave the same time as you or did he get up once you were down the line. If he got up the same time you did then he was in the right, if he didn't then he was in the wrong but hey welcome to surfing where it is survival of the fittest.

 

could go either way, depends on the surfers. If you are both regulars at the spot and he knows your a beginner he could have let you have it... just keep at it.. and next time you see him say hello and make a friend. Then you will be trading off waves instead of fighting for them.

 

I think you should burn him a dvd then ask him to pay you $50 for your pain and suffering. If he doesn't I think you should sue him.

 

Without a doubt you were in the wrong in that situation. My advise, don't surf swami's with only 7 months experience. Go somewhere else that allows you to catch twice as many waves and not worry about cutting people off.

You were lucky the guy let you get off with just some words after you cut him off, then went to the beach and gave him crap about it. Remember, a lot of people have been surfing for 20+ years and don't want some prick, kook with 7 months experience, a gopro and a fun shape telling them how to surf. Especially if they were just cut off on their last wave.

 

Exactly. But kudos for cold water surfing. Its probably the only reason you made it out of the water to post the backwards looking go pro. Your mind captures it so much finer. Leave your gizmos ashore.

 

It's pretty shocking htat you have video evidence and still don't realize that you keeked it... Just because you looked and didn't see him doesn't mean he wasn't there... If you don't see a pedestrian and run them over in your car is it their fault?
I know I'm being a di*k and I'm sorry... But you wouldn't have had an issue if you didn't feel the need to give the guy sh%t. Even if he did burn you (which he didn't, you burnt him) why did you need to tell him off. You've been surfing a few months. It's not like you've been surfing there forever and all these newbies are showing up and snaking you.
Next time just be cool. Especially if you don't know if you're wrong... Assume your are and apologize, you'll make more friends

 

with a flop like that, dude could have serious NBA potential.

why are you at swami's if you dont know what a drop in is?

socal sucks.

la hoya shores, la joala shores, whatever you wanna call it, thats your spot, ev.

 

Only a matter of time before you get challenged to a bench-off.

 

All that aside, you look pretty good for only being at it 7 mos. That's about how long I've been at it. I try to stay off away from the more experienced surfers. Crowds aren't a problem east coast winter surfing. But I can't stay out 2 1/2 hours this time of year. Mistakes and misunderstandings happen. At 57, I've certainly made my share. Learn from them then move on. Best of luck.

 

Yankee, I was waiting for this one! Gave me a chuckle!

 

his wave. you were in the wrong. it's only a problem if you don't learn from it.

 

"Beginner-Intermediate" eh?

 

Another one of these huh?

 

I've been surfing for many years, all over the world, and I have to say that I don't have a very high opinion of other surfers. The majority--not all--, but many, are selfish greedy, pricks. So take the wave, eff 'm. And incidentally, I believe that the rule is that the person closest to the peak, or the breaking part of the wave, has right of way. If the other rider was behind the peak, it might not have been his wave. It's hard to see from the video though.

 

its clear in the video that he was in the wrong. if you watch closely you can see after he is up there is a surfer already riding to his left and the wave is a right.