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20th January 2006, 19:30
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whats the best beach you have surfed and why?
whats the best beach you have surfed and why???? mine, probably watergate so far.
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22nd January 2006, 14:36
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Hmmmm...
Daytona Beach Florida 
Probabally because it was warm, surfing without a wetsuit is an amazing free experience, and the waves were SO differant! |
23rd January 2006, 10:21
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Sorry Newquay, but I still think The Watersplash at St. Oeun's (sp?), Jersey is one of the best breaks in the UK.
Low tide with a good offshore it's phenominal! Last time I was there the conditions ranged from just overhead to some deep barrels later on (unfortunately my ability didn't let me enjoy them to the full!). Always seemed glassy and clean although I'm informed it's not always like that due to changing wind direction. Guess I was just lucky!!
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23rd January 2006, 20:18
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Originally Posted by Sacrificial Pawn
Sorry Newquay, but I still think The Watersplash at St. Oeun's (sp?), Jersey is one of the best breaks in the UK.
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Not really part of the UK though is it despite being under British rule & what not !!!
For me my best times are TOWAN ... especially when she wedges !!!
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25th January 2006, 01:58
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I've been on Towan when its been 8ft!!!
But best surfing I've ever had wave wise was on Fistral though when it was double overhead + in 2001. In fact I estimated some waves at 15-18ft on the face.
Awesome experience.
Al.
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25th January 2006, 04:11
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I remember a scary arse paddle out in some high conditions with about twenty minutes to the line up. I remember being absolutely knackered & then terrified when I looked left & right & saw open ocean as I was past the pentire heads on North & South Fistral !!!
Awsome ride back in though after a rest even if a trail of inky brown stuff followed me especially on the take off & charging down the face but once back safely near the beach I didn't go back out as my nerves were shot.
I remember speaking to Andy & TUNNEL VISION a few days later who I remember saying that was some bloody committment on the paddle out as most haddn't bothered on that day.
Can't remember what the approx height was though at the time except its the largest I've ever gone out in.
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25th January 2006, 17:12
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whipsiderry beach- newquay.
because its (quite) secluded and the waves aint half bad for a humble bodyboarder. :-)
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1st February 2006, 10:12
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JossBay - kent
Yep good old Joss Bay is by no way the best but it is my favourite, you got to love your home break, been surfing here 18 years this year still love it even if its as fickle as you like. This would be my perfect surfing beach if only it got some proper swells more often. I know this is a forum for surf newquay but I cant stand the place, the waves are nothing special either.
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1st February 2006, 19:23
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Originally Posted by JayMadams
the waves are nothing special either.
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Compared to the North Sea dude they certainly are ... 
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1st February 2006, 19:55
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some great breaks on the north sea dude,just that the waves can be a funny colour 
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1st February 2006, 20:00
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Originally Posted by keona w
just that the waves can be a funny colour |
PMSL LOL !!!
Must be like surfing a combination of chocolate milkshake, diahorrea & ovaltine !!!
Though probably tastes the same as all three combined too !!!
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3rd February 2006, 00:02
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PMSL LOL !!!
Must be like surfing a combination of chocolate milkshake, diahorrea & ovaltine !!!
Though probably tastes the same as all three combined too !!! |
Improves your surfing skills no end ET,kinda makes you want to stay on the board as long as poss
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3rd February 2006, 00:41
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Difficult for us spongers dude |
3rd February 2006, 00:57
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mate,try to keep your head high,your eyes peeled and your mouth firmly closed.there are things that are just not meant to be inhaled Needless to say,Cayton aint like that.....just like the crystal waters of Hawaii
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3rd February 2006, 11:50
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Originally Posted by keona w
Needless to say,Cayton aint like that.....just like the crystal waters of Hawaii |
In a churning mud storm
Mind you, trying to surf round Dungeoness will give you that healthy reddie brek glow permanently like
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