Reading matter??

Jabzuki · #1 (**permalink**) 9th December 2001, 19:44

Dudes,

christmas comes but once a year... and when it does it brings up that old chestnut "what can i get my bro?".
this year i thought maybe some literature regarding the wonderful world of surf.
does anyone know of any good reccomendations? (we're both beginners, so learning to surf and guides to good beaches would be cool ideas!)

Jabzuki · #2 (**permalink**) 9th December 2001, 19:46

oh yeah, i forgot, on a more personal note, i've noticed that there seem to be a hell of a lot of magazines out there all wanting our money. any reccomendations here??

Ceej · #3 (**permalink**) 11th December 2001, 14:47

The Storm Rider Guides are well cool I reckon, would be chuffed if I got them for my xmas, but I already got them

Ceej · #4 (**permalink**) 11th December 2001, 14:51

And eh I quite like reading Surf Europe Magazine, it makes me laugh and has loads of cool stuff in it.

Here's amazon links to the stromrider guides by the way...

http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/...299448-6041448

http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/...299448-6041448

http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/...299448-6041448

forestgump · #5 (**permalink**) 11th December 2001, 21:18

Hi there,

On your subject of great reads, one of my faves must be 'In search of Captain Zero' by Allan C. Weisbecker. If you want a book that will take you on a daring journey into the unknown, while providing insight into our own wrestle with conscience and social rules, than this is the one. The authors decides to sell his home in the north east USA, and embark on a road trip to central
America, looking for his friend that he met in the surf back home, and had some great times together. This is a true story, so you are not going to find over the top imaginative plots in here, but it will still provide you with an exciting read.

F. Gump

#6 (**permalink**) 11th December 2001, 22:14

I'm reading that just now but only on like page 20 or something, it seems pretty cool though.

Ceej · #7 (**permalink**) 11th December 2001, 22:14

doh, that post above was me - i forgot to login.

Jabzuki · #8 (**permalink**) 12th December 2001, 22:40

thanks guys, much appreciated.

Jabzuki · #9 (**permalink**) 12th December 2001, 22:42

p.s. Ceej - looks like you're still working hard to boost your site rating!

ivanmcp · #10 (**permalink**) 13th December 2001, 20:52

Correction: Ceej is only trying to reach the title of 'Chief Executive Officer' in this forum, and I don't blame him as it is a very sought after status. Ian, if you carry on like this, you are well on your way to achieve greatness

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ivanmcp · #11 (**permalink**) 13th December 2001, 21:10

Oh, it’s me again. One more thing. The book that I enjoyed was "Caught Inside" by Daniel Duane.

Book starts with the author packing his boring job in, and deciding to spend a year surfing on the Californian coast.

This is the beginning of the book:

"It's awfully dark when you're drowning in cold water, or at least it struck me that way. Claustrophobic from filling lungs, agoraphobic from the void below, I felt as if watching a celestial scattering of my own ashes: awestruck, and lonely. The waves holding me under were big enough, but my impending death had more to do with how little now about them. I'd let go of my surfboard, a great flotation device (its leash attached to my ankle), because holding it was like was like holding a sail in the windstorm: too much surface area..."

Jabzuki · #12 (**permalink**) 13th December 2001, 21:31

thanks Ivan,

looks like i'm gonna have to do some serious book shopping!! (good job his birthday is next month as well!)

ok, so you sussed me - you're right, i made that last comment to Ceej to help boost my own status. am i a rat or just seeking that greatness you allluded to?

another post coming soon!!!