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Ted the Kiwi
Ted the Kiwi
NSW
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Ted the Kiwi Ted the Kiwi
NSW, 14256 posts
27 Aug 2011 7:26am
Parko is puting it on the line big time -he really needs to now after that second one Brett.
SandS
SandS
VIC
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SandS SandS
VIC, 5904 posts
27 Aug 2011 10:58pm
just watched some replays, Jeremy Flores round 2 heat 1 barrel was nuts didnt make it out , but highlight for sure .
his round 3 heat 1 9.8 wave was smick!

CMC
CMC
QLD
3954 posts
CMC CMC
QLD, 3954 posts
28 Aug 2011 7:25am
Low tide Sat Morn and waves have washed through the first level of the reef tower. They reckon no webcast as too dangerous to put people out there. 15-20 and not very perfect. Wow!
62mac
62mac
WA
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62mac 62mac
WA, 24860 posts
28 Aug 2011 6:04am


paul.j
paul.j
QLD
3378 posts
paul.j paul.j
QLD, 3378 posts
28 Aug 2011 9:11am
Live Tow session in 20 mins!!!!
paul.j
paul.j
QLD
3378 posts
paul.j paul.j
QLD, 3378 posts
28 Aug 2011 9:25am
But i could be wrong!!!
paul.j
paul.j
QLD
3378 posts
paul.j paul.j
QLD, 3378 posts
28 Aug 2011 10:20am
It's on!!!! and huge!!!!
GizzieNZ
GizzieNZ
4103 posts
GizzieNZ GizzieNZ
4103 posts
28 Aug 2011 8:27am
Southwesterly said...

laceys lane said...

having middle aged has beens that never were beens(99 % of the general surfing public), hanging out to see who 'chickens out' and sniggering at them is just pathetic imo



Nice quote. That's the internet in a nutshell.


Sounds a bit like the "rugby world cup" over in our back yard

CMC
CMC
QLD
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CMC CMC
QLD, 3954 posts
28 Aug 2011 6:14pm
If you have a spare 4 hours here is the tow sesh that made the net.

hilly
hilly
WA
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hilly hilly
WA, 8120 posts
28 Aug 2011 7:22pm
Fecking berzerk

SandS
SandS
VIC
5904 posts
SandS SandS
VIC, 5904 posts
28 Aug 2011 9:32pm
thats the craziest thing ever!!!!
teatrea
teatrea
QLD
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teatrea teatrea
QLD, 4177 posts
28 Aug 2011 9:33pm
InsaneHowd do those blokes survive those wipeouts.
Salatiela
Salatiela
NSW
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Salatiela Salatiela
NSW, 378 posts
28 Aug 2011 9:48pm
who saw vetea do the drop - high five?
DavidJohn
DavidJohn
VIC
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DavidJohn DavidJohn
VIC, 17570 posts
28 Aug 2011 9:50pm
Just when you think you've seen the thickest lip ever.....

DJ
mickfullarto
mickfullarto
NSW
21 posts
mickfullarto mickfullarto
NSW, 21 posts
29 Aug 2011 10:04am
Did they survive?
I am feeling soft ..I thought I got punished in the last decent swell to hit NSW
NOthing compared to that hey!
goatman
goatman
NSW
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goatman goatman
NSW, 2151 posts
29 Aug 2011 11:55am
That is so nuts, watched a lot of it yesterday, mindblowing.

Any theories on why most of em don't wear helmets? Same for the SUP guys when they surf out there. The most likely way to die out there would be a head injury I would have thought.
teatrea
teatrea
QLD
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teatrea teatrea
QLD, 4177 posts
29 Aug 2011 12:16pm
goatman said...

That is so nuts, watched a lot of it yesterday, mindblowing.

Any theories on why most of em don't wear helmets? Same for the SUP guys when they surf out there. The most likely way to die out there would be a head injury I would have thought.


Might be like footy , seemed like every bloke i played with that had a stack hat seemed to always cop the head high stuff.If i had the nuts to even attempt that id have a helmet a kevlar vest and a little air tank strapped to my thigh just in case
aus301
aus301
QLD
2039 posts
aus301 aus301
QLD, 2039 posts
29 Aug 2011 12:29pm
just watched Owen Wright smash a 19.77 heat total. Two of the best heat waves I have ever seen!!!
CMC
CMC
QLD
3954 posts
CMC CMC
QLD, 3954 posts
29 Aug 2011 12:37pm
aus301 said...

just watched Owen Wright smash a 19.77 heat total. Two of the best heat waves I have ever seen!!!


Flores 2 x 10's!
aus301
aus301
QLD
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aus301 aus301
QLD, 2039 posts
29 Aug 2011 2:17pm
CMC said...

aus301 said...

just watched Owen Wright smash a 19.77 heat total. Two of the best heat waves I have ever seen!!!


Flores 2 x 10's!


Bugger I missed that one, actually had to do some work.

Still have the fingers crossed for a Slater v Wright final.
Towny
Towny
NSW
903 posts
Towny Towny
NSW, 903 posts
29 Aug 2011 2:20pm
Any one remember Shane Beshan's 30 out 30 at the old billabong comp at Kirra.
CMC
CMC
QLD
3954 posts
CMC CMC
QLD, 3954 posts
29 Aug 2011 3:18pm
Towny said...

Any one remember Shane Beshan's 30 out 30 at the old billabong comp at Kirra.


Yep, I was there. Seen it happen. Watched it a million more times on the Green Iguana I think it is. One of those old Jack McCoys anyway.

No jet ski assist in those days either. 3 best waves, no jet skis.
LaPerouseBay
LaPerouseBay
63 posts
LaPerouseBay LaPerouseBay
63 posts
29 Aug 2011 3:26pm
goatman said...

That is so nuts, watched a lot of it yesterday, mindblowing.

Any theories on why most of em don't wear helmets? Same for the SUP guys when they surf out there. The most likely way to die out there would be a head injury I would have thought.


I read somewhere that the only person to have died at chopes was a local that had his skull crushed on the reef. I think it was a surfline article.
Piros
Piros
QLD
7296 posts
Piros Piros
QLD, 7296 posts
29 Aug 2011 8:59pm
That was faarking insane , talk about lifting the bar in surfing , what would you have to do to out do that re the helmets yes that can save you on a impact but they can also cuase serious necking injury , when you get sucked over and peleted back down they catch in the water also most ripping your head off.
Birchy
Birchy
NSW
56 posts
Birchy Birchy
NSW, 56 posts
29 Aug 2011 9:14pm
goatman said...

That is so nuts, watched a lot of it yesterday, mindblowing.

Any theories on why most of em don't wear helmets? Same for the SUP guys when they surf out there. The most likely way to die out there would be a head injury I would have thought.

I'm guessing a helmet provides more leverage for water to grab hold of, so you get worse neck injuries. No point having a perfectly preserved skull if your neck's broken.
Jradedmondo
Jradedmondo
NSW
637 posts
Jradedmondo Jradedmondo
NSW, 637 posts
29 Aug 2011 10:01pm
hilly said...

Fecking berzerk




dean morrisons wave at 55 seconds... crazy, how did he not eat **** he was that high on the wall

Jarryd
goatman
goatman
NSW
2151 posts
goatman goatman
NSW, 2151 posts
29 Aug 2011 10:03pm

Birchy said...
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I'm guessing a helmet provides more leverage for water to grab hold of, so you get worse neck injuries. No point having a perfectly preserved skull if your neck's broken.





Are you guys for real? I was getting at the fact that it's a load of macho BS actually. The new Gaths are light as and have very little water resistance.
Piros
Piros
QLD
7296 posts
Piros Piros
QLD, 7296 posts
29 Aug 2011 10:40pm
Goatie I speed ski raced for over 10 years I could list more than a dozen guys that had their nerve torn out of their neck from the front arm due to the helmet catching water when they fell extending the neck ...and yes some had Gath hats on. These guys now walk around with no use in one arm.
mooty
mooty
56 posts
mooty mooty
56 posts
29 Aug 2011 8:46pm
20 points perfectione de Jeremy Flores c'est tres bien! Owen scoring a 19+ is also great. This young guy is going to rock the world of surfing in the years to come. His little sister will soon climb the rankings of the best of the best. Awesomeness.
hilly
hilly
WA
8120 posts
hilly hilly
WA, 8120 posts
29 Aug 2011 8:49pm
Gath helmets restrict your peripheral vision as well. Worn them windsurfing but hated them surfing for that reason, as well as ripping your head off. If I was dropping in at chopes I would like no restrictions at all to my vision.

Some of those waves were beyond description
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