Couldnt agree more GPA.

I get the feeling some mals and SUPs think there's a different rule when they paddle into a break. they think the rule is: 'If I can paddle on before you, I am a MUCH better surfer than you'. The truth is no, you're no. It is even more insulting if the rider is actually a overwight old bloke.

Salt is then poured on the wounds when the weekend warrior pulls up somewhere in his audi or saab, undoes his business shirt and tie, and paddles out a SUP. You are even worse! Not only are you all of the above, but you seem to think your 1800+ board gives you access to waves, when you clearly have never surfed before.

I am guilty of riding mini mals, even mals! But when I do so I always make it VERY well known that I'm not taking any waves that a smaller board might get. I put my hands up in the air. What I'm saying is, I accept that I don't deserve waves simply because I can sit further out and paddle onto them when I happen to be riding a board with way too much volume, instead it is kind of embarrassing!

I take great pride in keeping some sort of fitness up and will paddle even if there are no waves, even on the river sometimes! But then nothing insults us more than to have someone on a tanker think they're better than you (exhibiting this attitude by taking more than their share) simply because they get on earlier.

PaddlePig said...

I get the feeling some mals and SUPs think there's a different rule when they paddle into a break. they think the rule is: 'If I can paddle on before you, I am a MUCH better surfer than you'. The truth is no, you're no. It is even more insulting if the rider is actually a overwight old bloke.

Salt is then poured on the wounds when the weekend warrior pulls up somewhere in his audi or saab, undoes his business shirt and tie, and paddles out a SUP. You are even worse! Not only are you all of the above, but you seem to think your 1800+ board gives you access to waves, when you clearly have never surfed before.

I am guilty of riding mini mals, even mals! But when I do so I always make it VERY well known that I'm not taking any waves that a smaller board might get. I put my hands up in the air. What I'm saying is, I accept that I don't deserve waves simply because I can sit further out and paddle onto them when I happen to be riding a board with way too much volume, instead it is kind of embarrassing!

I take great pride in keeping some sort of fitness up and will paddle even if there are no waves, even on the river sometimes! But then nothing insults us more than to have someone on a tanker think they're better than you (exhibiting this attitude by taking more than their share) simply because they get on earlier.

Mate are you for real here,or just jealous hmm,,so what if the guy rocks up in away better car than you,for the record I drive one of those cars you mentioned (doggie can confirm ) but fk me don't judge me by the car I drive, and yes I ride mals over the shortboard pump piss on small waves,ride what suits the conditions sweet but pull your farking head in on the other sh-t.

brownie49 said...

I've been a shortboarder for over 37 years and ride a sup as well but only in certain conditions

I dont have a problem with anyone on any sort of craft as long as they know the ocean and can handle the conditions, have proper etiquette and not be a greedy wave hassling hog


couldnt have said it better.! however i beleive if they cant get it through a break without bailing your board then you shouldnt be out there

PaddlePig said...

I get the feeling some mals and SUPs think there's a different rule when they paddle into a break. they think the rule is: 'If I can paddle on before you, I am a MUCH better surfer than you'. The truth is no, you're no. It is even more insulting if the rider is actually a overwight old bloke.

Salt is then poured on the wounds when the weekend warrior pulls up somewhere in his audi or saab, undoes his business shirt and tie, and paddles out a SUP. You are even worse! Not only are you all of the above, but you seem to think your 1800+ board gives you access to waves, when you clearly have never surfed before.

I am guilty of riding mini mals, even mals! But when I do so I always make it VERY well known that I'm not taking any waves that a smaller board might get. I put my hands up in the air. What I'm saying is, I accept that I don't deserve waves simply because I can sit further out and paddle onto them when I happen to be riding a board with way too much volume, instead it is kind of embarrassing!

I take great pride in keeping some sort of fitness up and will paddle even if there are no waves, even on the river sometimes! But then nothing insults us more than to have someone on a tanker think they're better than you (exhibiting this attitude by taking more than their share) simply because they get on earlier.

i didn't know a young fit bloke has more rights than an old unfit bloke.

i'll have to check up with the gold coast city council,

but hey, it sounds about right.

boofy said...

Is" line out" WA terminology thats twice now surely someone with your obvious years of surfing knowledge and profound philosophy on surfing etiquette should at least get that right

Too much rugby for me...

Legion said...

boofy said...

subasurf said...

... line out ...

Is" line out" WA terminology thats twice now surely someone with your obvious years of surfing knowledge and profound philosophy on surfing etiquette should at least get that right

Suba's unique. After the "banks rolling through" comment nothing he says surprises me. And not knowing what any of the local breaks are called in the area he says he lives.

Words shmords :P
A lot of the terminology was saffa terms we grew up with
I guess it stuck.
As for break names...**** the system bra!!!

I am contemplating buying one.............
to paddle in the river with and maybe tow a lure,when there is no swell, no wind and to work on my gut
There is a pretty eclectic collection of surfcraft where i live, boogers, goat boats, mals, clubbies surf boats, ocean kayaks/canoes,SUPs... sh8t you have to even watch out for the boats when surfing the bar ....everyone likes some water and wave action
and to each his own
SUP's remind me a a bit of tattoos ..anyone can have one but they really only look good on 6"10 polynesians

If you hate anyone expect o be hated back.
Live like a hermit and you can hate everyone evenly.

subasurf said...

crustt said...

, no one is fat by choice and it can happen for a variety of reasons.

Bull5hit. Almost every fat person chooses to be fat.

Hmmm... Suba write down your weight now and then check it when you are 45yo... I bet you are 10kg + heavier... not that you would choose to be.

GPA said...

Hmmm... Suba write down your weight now and then check it when you are 45yo... I bet you are 10kg + heavier... not that you would choose to be.

That makes very little sense. For starters, just because you get older doesn't mean you have to get fat. Getting fat is a result of being lazy. Input exceeds output. It's pure and simple. Your metabolism slows while you age which means you need to increase exercise and adjust your diet. Most people do the opposite and end up fat...it's a choice.

I mean look at Laird Hamilton, he's over 45 and no one would call him fat. That's because he chose to stay active and (assuming here) probably eats a fairly healthy diet. I run 12k+ every second day, swim Ks every other day, surf at every single opportunity, mountaineer, eat healthy food and rarely drink too much and have never touched a hard drug...and it's a lifestyle that is so easy to maintain. Helps having no wife and kids though, I must admit

I actually don't have anything against fat people for being fat. Sure I'll poke fun at them in jest, but it's their choice. Just hate it when they have a sook about being in a position that they created.

GPA said...

^^^
life and circumstances change - particularly free time. Throw in some serious injuries and ta-da... no more six-pack. It happens...

But they are still choices people make. It's choices you make that determine how much time you have to stay healthy. Being injured is certainly an exception. But it's how you bounce back from it that counts. Gaining a stomach while you've got a broken knee is one thing...staying fat afterwards is another.

Don't get me wrong though. I don't care if other people prioritize their life in a way that puts their health lower than everything else. That's their choice. I just don't want to listen to them complain that it was all forced upon them.

Maybe when I'm 45 I will get fat. I highly doubt it. But it may happen. I won't blame anyone though if it does I'll just keep drinking beer, eating pizzas and watching GayFL on TV instead of going outside and kicking a ball.

Out of all my mates only one of them is fat...and he's proper fat. But he never use to be. All of us, but him, are surfers or climbers and we keep active and eat good food. He sits on his arse all day and makes excuses as to why he doesn't exercise. He got fat and we got fit. Funny thing is we all work the same hours (I'm the exception) and we all have the weekends totally free. In fact my fittest mate works far harder hours than the rest of us, has just bought a new home, is getting married and is now trying to find the money to help pay for his Dad's chemo...but he still chose to find time to exercise...it meant getting up super early instead of sleeping in but he made the choice and has only gotten healthier. I think he's found that the healthier he is the easier his days are and the better he actually sleeps.

Everyone with half a brain knows BMI is a total crock of 5hit.

Anyhoo, I don't want to make this into a thread for ragging on fat people. They get enough people doing that as it is.

Let's get back to ragging on SUPers.

subasurf said...

GPA said...

^^^
life and circumstances change - particularly free time. Throw in some serious injuries and ta-da... no more six-pack. It happens...

But they are still choices people make. It's choices you make that determine how much time you have to stay healthy. Being injured is certainly an exception. But it's how you bounce back from it that counts. Gaining a stomach while you've got a broken knee is one thing...staying fat afterwards is another.

Don't get me wrong though. I don't care if other people prioritize their life in a way that puts their health lower than everything else. That's their choice. I just don't want to listen to them complain that it was all forced upon them.

Maybe when I'm 45 I will get fat. I highly doubt it. But it may happen. I won't blame anyone though if it does I'll just keep drinking beer, eating pizzas and watching GayFL on TV instead of going outside and kicking a ball.

Out of all my mates only one of them is fat...and he's proper fat. But he never use to be. All of us, but him, are surfers or climbers and we keep active and eat good food. He sits on his arse all day and makes excuses as to why he doesn't exercise. He got fat and we got fit. Funny thing is we all work the same hours (I'm the exception) and we all have the weekends totally free. In fact my fittest mate works far harder hours than the rest of us, has just bought a new home, is getting married and is now trying to find the money to help pay for his Dad's chemo...but he still chose to find time to exercise...it meant getting up super early instead of sleeping in but he made the choice and has only gotten healthier. I think he's found that the healthier he is the easier his days are and the better he actually sleeps.

When I was 21 my waist was 32in and I was 75kg, Im 40 now and very proud that Im an average of 80-85kgs now and a 34in waist. I do ok I recon as far as exercise goes, I do a bit of indoor rock climbing, bit of bike riding and skateboarding ect so Im active as I can be.
Suba, if you can be within 5-10kgs of what you are now you are doing ok

Oh yea I surf a bit as well

Guess what guys, live each day as if it were your last, in the larger picture SUP will stay if it's popular and fade if it's not, just as 9'6 in the 60's became 8',7', 6' yes the now SB funny that, and now we go back up the scale again, and by the way when we were all riding 9'6 which was the in thing, try 20 guys in the line up at North Narrabeen, or Manly pumping and no leg ropes, yes we got hit in the head a few times, some more than others so toughen up princess. Stop worrying about how fat you are or going to get and enjoy the sea before we pollute it so much surfing will be a distant memory and you will be looking at it on You Tube.

Woodo said...

Suba you a Saffa?
This could explain a few things...

A Saffa protective local of his part of Australia?

And you think SUPs are bad........ Hahahah. Just kidding Saffa, I mean Suba.