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31 Aug 2001
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Cheese squeesers really tickled me. Nice one old one eye u is da boss
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31 Aug 2001
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Oh Stevie boy, Yates down the road has done it now!!!! New live cam of Croyde at www.ruda.co.uk Check this one out people.
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31 Aug 2001
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fair play ole chap
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31 Aug 2001
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What's your hangup over Aussies about Bruce??? - jus becoz we drink piss , shag Dingo's and force the Abo's into the middle of nowhere doesn't make us that bad does it???
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30 Aug 2001
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tsunami...what a pile of shite!! anyway if there was going to be one hitting our coastline i think we would be invaded by hawiian's or even worse australians..check
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30 Aug 2001
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Reckon it's time to sink a few large ships off South coast - hopefully an artificial reef may form so when this "Mega Tsunami" hits , the wave will be ridable :-) - Woohoooo
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29 Aug 2001
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<Quote> From 30th July 2001 Email: Date: 30 Jul 2001 Entry EYEBALL SURF CHECK what a steamimg pile of crap they never update (that day anyway) don't put a time on the pics and you have to sort through a pile of folders to get to the surf report. Plus you can even contact the to say your a bunch of cheese squeezers without registering on their poxy site. Do it properly or fuck off and stop cluttering the web with wank. Twats Address old one eye <end> Old One Eye, you obviously have something to say about our site so here's my email address feel free to say what you want, everyone has their own views and not everyone can be pleased all of the time. I’m not angry at your comment I would just like you to contact me so you can tell me exactly what it is you don’t like about our site. But with 50+ emails a day and over 500+ hits on the site a day I would say most people seem to like our site. Anyway you can contact me on matt@eyeball-surfcheck-webcam.co.uk Look forward to hearing from you pherhaps we may even meet up one night !! Matt
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29 Aug 2001
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I wonder if you can help...I am a novice surfer and would like to enrol in a surf camp for a week to 10 days somewhere in Asia, as I want to meet up with my girlfriend over the New Year, and she is currently working in Tokyo. Ideally I would like shore breaks, warm water and warm weather (wouldn't we all!). If you could suggest something suitable or where to look I would be eternally grateful.
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28 Aug 2001
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going to north East brazil in sept(natal) should i bring my own boards or can i hire out there. i have been asked for Ł40 per board on the flight what is the surf like in natal, is it like recife.
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28 Aug 2001
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Anyone used/bought a "Bic" Board? Welcome any sensible comments or advice. Its for my partner who is an infrequent but competant surfer (although she hasn't been in for awhile) and it seemed like a cheaper option.
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28 Aug 2001
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I sometimes check your pictures on the site, and we realize that we have been very lucky last bank holiday .. wow great waves were that! Last weeks in Holland weren't any good ... but the post summer months are in reach so, should be more times better next months ... hope so!!!!! Good luck with the shop , best regards, Kim (and my friends Olof and Pieter)Holland
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I sometimes check your pictures on the site, and we realize that we have been very lucky last bank holiday .. wow great waves were that! Last weeks in Holland weren't any good ... but the post summer months are in reach so, should be more times better next months ... hope so!!!!! Good luck with the shop , best regards, Kim (and my friends Olof and Pieter)
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28 Aug 2001
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hey cool new Dr Who tune ... was well overdue for an update .. keep up the good work
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24 Aug 2001
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i ride a 9.1 and have done for some years,but ive recently developed a problem with my pop,you see i paddle in to wave and start to plane,and then it all goes wrong!!!! i just cant see what im doing thats causing it. any ideas guys/gals
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24 Aug 2001
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Does anyone no any good shapers in the Bristol region. I destroyed my South Coast mini mal in San Diego on some rocks and want someone to either fix it (maybe to damaged) Stringer is crushed. Or take the shape and create a new board. Any ideas are welcomes
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23 Aug 2001
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Pervo - it's not the Zoggs - it's your hand - leave it alone for a while!
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23 Aug 2001
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Ludo mate - not too familiar with the shapers in this country but judging from the quality that I've seen in the local surf shops you dont need to go far to find a decent one. It is vital that you talk to them. Tell them your style of surfing, problems you experience and ideal type of wave and they would be more suited to advise. If I may suggest, stay away from swallows. Swallows are more suited for very sucky, not so big, reef breaks. You lose a lot of thrust on your bottom turn (probably the most important manouver on a wave)and is only realy effective for slashy turns once you've built up enough speed. (swallows are great if you ride a twin fin or a quad)My personal opinion is a regular squash tale. Anyway Bro, good to hear you had a good time in Bali. I had it 6 to 8' and that was on my honeymoon. Almost killed myself. See ya in the green room.
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22 Aug 2001
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why does zoggs wax make my c**k sore??????????
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22 Aug 2001
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TSS, Thanks for the reply. Yes it definately looks as though I need to go the custom made 6'8 to 6'10,3-3.5 thick with a swallow tail and a bit of extra volume in the nose. Perhaps even a "fish". If that doesn't work then I might heve to call it a day!! Can you recommend a shaper whom I could trust? As for Impossibles I was amazed at the quality, consistency, power and speed of the wave, even when it was small at 2ft.On my backhand and at 3-4ft low tide, it was perhaps too much for me with the paddling problems that I am having at present. I also paddled out from Bingin (which is in itself also an incredible wave,....very concentrated).Unfortunately it is about 800meters to the peak, ulu's is even further away, and by the time i get there, nackered, an outside set comes through and i'm caught on the inside!!Bit of a wake up call really.Finally i' get to pole position and catch some real gems. The whole area is really a surfing mecca and i'd recommend it to anyone.However, next trip will be to Java for a bit of solitude. Cheers Ludo
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20 Aug 2001

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heavy shit....anyone know any good jokes....

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20 Aug 2001

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Ludo - Any veteran will tell you that no matter how many times a week you pump iron, you can only get paddling fit by paddling. Swiming is probably the closest you're gonna get is you aint in the surf. There are a couple things that may help but fitness is definitely a major prerequisite. You will note that these guys who surf big Maverick style waves all use big long and meaty boards (length and meaty being the key). The longer the board the easier it is to paddle. Bouyincy has a vast impact as well. Going for a mal or not depends on your style of surfing you wish to aspire to. Mals are for mellow 60's style hotdogging while pointers are more suited to hard core styles. If you intend travelling to more exotic destinations, I suggest you order a custom 6'8 maby 7'. Tell the shaper you require a meaty bouyant board say about 3 to 3.5" thick. Then when you surf UK you can hire a mal if the waves demand.
PS. How was Impossibles???

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19 Aug 2001

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Dear all,
I desperately need some help on board selection and am beginning to get frustrated with the sport. I'm just not enjoying my surfs anymore and yet i'm as keen as ever.
It is probably a common / simple problem and i'm wondering if anyone can give me some advice or has/ is experiencing a similar situation.
I've reached my early thirties, just got married (spent Honeymooooon in Indo and surfed at impossibles et al...), but i seem to be loosing out on my paddling ability. I just can't catch enough waves and when i do i struggle to get in early enough. Fine perhaps in the uk but definately not in Indo.
Shall i go the mini mal way (not necessarily a bad or recessive thing)or is there something else that I could try?
I currently weigh 90kg yet am only 5'8. Yes i'm a little over weight but i just seem to be natuarally heavier and obviously a lot less paddle fit.
I feel strange asking for advice as i consider myself to be a good surfer and should perhaps have the anwers. Yet you wouldn't know it by watching me surf these days.
I'd appreciate any help that anyone can give..Perhaps even suggest a shaper that can tailor make something for me.

The only reason that i wouldn't go the mini-mal way is for travelling reasons...its just too big and heavy at 7'6.However, if its the only sensible way to go then i'd obviously alter my lans.
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Ludo
Ps. would any one like to buy a fully flex, 6mth old Large/small Rip Curl Core Wetsuit, 5:4:3? It is literally brand new, predominantly black with dark blue panels, reinforced at the knees and used 3 times, but it is just too hot for me and a little tight and thick on the arms. Price Ł170 o.n.o.
You can email me on the above or call me on 07974 943603. I'll be in Croyde on the weekend of the 8th and 9th of September if that helps anyone make up their mind on this one.
cheers L

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17 Aug 2001

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NE1 KNOW NE SURF CHATROOMS 4 UK SURFERS

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17 Aug 2001

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Sat in traffic for 4 hours at bristol M5 on the way 2 my big summer board trip,making total journey time 6.5 hours.so sod it next year im of to europe with my board its quicker ..has anyone surfed north west spain ,bay of biscay,and south west spain atlantic coasts..if they have can u tell me any resorts close to them for a family hol.i went to portugal before but had a bad time with a kid being ill so dont wanna go back there..BIG THANKS...

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17 Aug 2001

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any one surfed kent or eastsussex

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17 Aug 2001

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any of you westies surfed the southeasts jurys gap? good longboard waves with no plums getting in the way.just remember 2 duck when the army are learning 2 shoot.

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16 Aug 2001

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SIMON ..there was one but we kicked the s**t out of em (without getting there plague blood on our hands)..so its no then mate .try not being gay mate its better (so im told)

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15 Aug 2001

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Simon.....ask your Dad

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15 Aug 2001

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does anyone know of any gay surfclubs???

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simon the body surfing kneeboarder, The other side of the water

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14 Aug 2001

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does any one know about teletext page 429? its nowhere near as good as steves site but you can see it before 6 pm! and thanks to simon for a great days surfing at puts the other day!

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13 Aug 2001

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I've done Bali in Indo......absolute perfection most of the year through. Mostly point / hard core reef breaks...definitely not for novices.... Would suggest that only experienced surfers travel there. Only one decent beach break and that's in Kuta. Big stean roller left hand points at Uluwatu, Pdang Padang (means Many Scorpion Fish) and Bingin. At most spots, surfers are extremely welcome and often stay free, provided you buy supplies from the locals (who will try to sell you everything so learn a word which pronounced sounds like "Sing La Piss" - I have no money) You must have boots and a lot of blokes use helmets etc. Waters very clean and locals are very spiritual so dont go hanging your wetsuit on any bush / tree you see coz it could offend (hung my vest on a bush and almost got attacked coz it was a holy tree) Ignore the state of the dogs (these are reincarnated bad people who deserve the bad treatment) and dont buy any food from the vendors pushing carts in the street (I was wondering why none of the cats had tails) Bata for everything. Always take off two thirds of the asking price. Get your arse down there! The waves absolutely cook.

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11 Aug 2001

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north devon-home of crowded cities and rivers of filth.....your mate is obviously very reliable...ask him about indo...

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10 Aug 2001

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TO many dam hills in north devon.my little astra was screaming her tits of to get up em.how do you get them nazi tractor engine sheds on whells up em, is it a local thing that only local people know....?

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08 Aug 2001

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he he...he he...never heard that one before

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07 Aug 2001

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uh huh uh huh huh 'tss' thats sounds like 'toss' uh huh uh huh huh uh huh

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06 Aug 2001

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Steve....had a mate surf there about 5 years ago. Good stories but suggests that crowded cities and rivers be avoided due to filth.

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05 Aug 2001

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has any body surfed in the gambia west africa. any info please e mail me, i'm goin in march.

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03 Aug 2001

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Give it up you floundering f*****s. try inbreeding. it worked for us

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02 Aug 2001

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not southern enough you prick. try the southpole

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02 Aug 2001

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Good one less plank in the line up. Shoulder skidding shit suckers.

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02 Aug 2001

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Stolen board from Saunton Car park. 7 foot 2 mini mal, white, with thin red,yellow,and blue strip down the middle, with the word "Aoteoroa" on the top surface in a black circle. Very distinctive, one of a kind. Apparently 4 other boards stolen yesterday from surrounding area. Beware!!

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02 Aug 2001

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What's the story with you wank stained Pommies and your fetish over VW's??? It's a crap car that was invented by Nazi's (who by the way would have kicked your ass if it wasn't for the Yanks)and has nothing to do with surfing.

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02 Aug 2001

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Hey man....like ...I gotta serious problem and like...I get the feeling you guys are, like, taking the piss outta me!! Bad Karma Man!! Reckon I'll just ask Krishna......Hari Hari

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02 Aug 2001

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Dear Dept Health & Social Security - wax the rails where you put your hands

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02 Aug 2001

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jesus loves you but everyone else thinks your a c***

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01 Aug 2001

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buy a gum shield willy wank

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01 Aug 2001

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Help!!! Every now and again, when I'm about to pop up, my hands slip out from underneath me and I smack my mouth on the deck. I've broken two teeth and cut my chin once.

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30 Jul 2001

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EYEBALL SURF CHECK what a steamimg pile of crap they never update (that day anyway) don't put a time on the pics and you have to sort through a pile of folders to get to the surf report. Plus you can even contact the to say your a bunch of cheese squeezers without registering on their poxy site. Do it properly or fuck off and stop cluttering the web with wank. Twats

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30 Jul 2001

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It was beautiful wasn't it!

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30 Jul 2001

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I second that. Still,sunset on Saunton was glorious & all the traffic had cleared by the time we left

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30 Jul 2001

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SJ measures waves in literal feet ie 1foot is twelve inches so it was not even going to be head high if he had got it right.Kook

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30 Jul 2001

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SJ's not often far off the mark, but when he is it's bloody annoying! Still it was a nice sunny day! Keep it up tho mate. Looking at the (normally excellent!) forecast helps the week go faster!
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30 Jul 2001

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SJ's not often far of the mark, but when he is it's bloody annoying! Still it was a nice sunny day! Keep it up tho mate. Looking at the (normally excellent!) forecast helps the week go faster!
NB

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30 Jul 2001

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SJ's not often far of the mark, but when he is it's bloody annoying! Still it was a nice sunny day!
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29 Jul 2001

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thanks everybody for your advice.i already use fins so i guess it must be my technique that i need to concentrate on.i found a good web site with lots of info,tips,tricks etc. netbb.com

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28 Jul 2001

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the mans got a point raymond dont buy webbed gloves they give u cramp in your forearms. When paddling out make sure your board isnt submerged underwater completely this will slow u down have the nose out of the water. As for fins buy em too big rather than tight fitting. JJ of the WBA

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27 Jul 2001

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Janis Joplin is so cool...does she really drive Mercedes Benz?

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27 Jul 2001

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i always get caught out by my boss whilst watching the extreme channel on sky, the only think that breaks my concentration is when windsurfing comes on!!!check

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27 Jul 2001

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webbed gloves are shite...u should try cupping ur hands in the water to get a better rhythm and technique.

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27 Jul 2001

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Dear Raymond- just leave your boogie board out in the sun for a while then the wax will soften & easily scrape off with a credit card.Paddling your board should not be a problem if you have some decent fins & your kicking technique is good -try practising at a lane swimming session holding a float in your hands& using only your legs. Also ensure the board is big enough & get some webbed gloves - they increase the power you can generate.

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25 Jul 2001

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MY NEW BEST MATE,yep,my name really is Raymond,but don`t ask me to come and play golf with you cos it`s a sad game for retired old farts(no offence me ol` mate)so i think i`ll struggle on doing me best.Thats if the surf ever picks up that is !!

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25 Jul 2001

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You know the old cliche about men thinking about sex every 10/20/60 minutes depending on which womens mag you read when waiting at the dentist - well how often does the average surfer think about surfing? How many get flash backs to great waves & almost feel you are back on them? How much of a typical day at work is spent daydreaming about that rush? - or am I just sadly obsessed ?

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25 Jul 2001

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wolly..hmmm generally used in the 80's to describe one that is a bit dim or being stupid now days just called a wanker!!! take that how u will

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24 Jul 2001

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LAST TIME I WAS I WOLLY I SAW A REP SUNBATHING ON THE BEACH WORKING ON HIS LAPTOP DOING PIECHARTS N STUFF .BEFORE GETTING IN HIS VECTRA....WOLLY THE PLACE TO BE .WICKED

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24 Jul 2001

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24 Jul 2001

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RAYMOND you wont get any advice out of me im a golfer...and is ur name realy RAYMOND

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RAYMONDS NEW BESTIST MATE

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24 Jul 2001

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well spank my ass and call me charlie!!!!!!

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23 Jul 2001

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Cheers Tossers,i only asked you a simple question,i didn`t expect you to print the whole bloody letter,youv`e made me a laughing stock,"HELLO,MY NAME IS RAYMOND" I mean,what a jerk.I couldn`t have started it any worse.Cheers for nothing.It would`t be so bad but i have no chance of getting any sensible advice here anyway.

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23 Jul 2001

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Hello,my name is Raymond and i have recently started boogie boarding again after gap of about 10 yrs.When i used to do it before,i never really took any notice of what i was doing,i used to just get on my board,paddle out and catch a wave back in.Nowadays however,i`m a bit more conscious of what i`m doing and whether i am doing things right.I`m not really that bothered if you know what i mean because i`m still enjoying it,but i`ve noticed that whilst paddling out,i seem to get left behind by guys on malibu boards.At first i thought it was just because i was alittle unfit,but as my fitness improves,my ability to keep up whilst paddling out has not improved much.I always manage to get out,but it just seems to take e bit longer than the malibu boys.Is it just tough shit,thats the dis-advantge of having a boogie or am i doing something wrong??? My other query is this:I brought myself a new board and waxed it up as you do,(i actually forgot the first time i used it and made myself look a right lemon)but i now have too much wax on it and it is becoming slippy itself.How do i get excess wax off a boogie board.Is it safe to use hot water like you do with malibu boards.I know one good way is to leave it in the boot of my car in 25 degree C. but i expect there are easier ways. Sorry to bore you with these trivial questions.I tried reading your information on boogie boarding but it was still under construction.I will thank you now for your advice and i hope you find time to reply. HAPPY SURFING..RAYMOND.

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23 Jul 2001

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I HAVE A REQUEST. I live in nottingham and surf very regular in wooly, putts, croyde etc etc. I read a lot of reports for SANDYMOUTH and it always appears to be bigger than were i surf but were the bloody hell is SANDYMOUTH. Please help me fellow surf people as i travel 250 miles each way every other weekend.I`m not bad at surfing so i wont be any kind of nusense to you realy nice north devon people LOTS OF LOVE AND ADMARATION FOR YOU GUYS/GIRLS D HASSELHOFF

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23 Jul 2001

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il-frac-om-be,big waves lovely....dick!!

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22 Jul 2001

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YOU CAN NOT SURF AT ILFRACOMBE YA BIG GOOSE. BUY A TIDE TIME TABLE WHEN YOU GET TO THE STINKING SCOUSE INFESTED HELL HOLE. HOWEVER WOOLACOMBE IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER (ISH) & THE TIDES ARE PRETTY MUCH THE SAME AS CRUDE GAY

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22 Jul 2001

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Will the tide times on the surfcam.com,be the same for ilfracombe .If not how much time diff will there be. THANKS

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21 Jul 2001

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ALEX DARLING tell us townies what we do wrong that upsets you and we will try not to do it. XXXX

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21 Jul 2001

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hey im not even local, so dont apologise............and im male

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21 Jul 2001

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buy bigger fins stretch your hamstrings before going in the water

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21 Jul 2001

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Hey when ever i try to 360* my on a wave i always get cramp when lift back legs outta water. OH yeh ive bought some fins ages ago that i dont wear cause whan i kick i also get cramp. Can any one help.

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21 Jul 2001

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ALEX the townie moran twats that u dont like are usually on holiday and work in a shitty job just like the rest of us with a shitty little bloke or worse a bird telling them what to do. how much would the shops put up prices if the moran townie went to spain to spend his loot ,so they do keep your money in your pocket.And also if somebody came 100 or 200 miles to your town and took a intrest in your sport u should be pleased and flatterd. they dont get in the way that much ,just playing in the beach breaks with their kids(we all had to start somewhere).and surfing is about chillin and being easy with fellow man.so if u wanna stereotype look at devon.Get off your board and back on ur tractor.north shore wannabe.plastic shredder. its 7.30 am sat morn and i just got in from a 12 hour shift in a stinking factory and on tuesday im going to wolly for a week and have waited 2 months for this so lets not diss eachother chill man we will all be gone by mid august then its all yours for 10 months .BE PATIENT ALEX PLEASE. LOVE YA

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20 Jul 2001

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hmm and with andy's porsche just around the corner!!!

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19 Jul 2001

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Steve, sorry I got it wrong!! I couldn't remember which one it was 7 or 8. Are you getting the Porsche or what???????

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19 Jul 2001

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Eye ball surf check web address eyeball-surfcheck-webcam.co.uk ,So now you can check out woolie and putts

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19 Jul 2001

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hey hey just been to ausi land 8 ft swell wicked!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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18 Jul 2001

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I dont have a TR7...it's a TR8...Steve

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18 Jul 2001

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Steve, buy the Porsche and you won't have to tell us how often the TR7 breaks down will ya!!!

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18 Jul 2001

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Will everyone stop arguing over lame topics, why not put all your wasted energy into helping out people who dont know as much about the sport as you 'self proclaimed shredders'.Surely being a surfer is a more creative past time than being a kev and trying to pick up 14 yr old girls in ur escorts.Yet why do a lot of you sound like the townie moran twats that we despise?

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18 Jul 2001

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Hey Mr Einstein...how many hairs you got up your nose?

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17 Jul 2001

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i'd call it a scientific measuring device, it collects data...it doesnt process the data into a pridiction...like the rainfall collecting thingmajig doesnt tell you how much rain is going to fall...and thats Mr Einstein to you...

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17 Jul 2001

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What would you call it then Einstein???

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17 Jul 2001

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K2 doing predictions now is it?

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16 Jul 2001

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K2 BUOY predicts a 3ft swell in about 24 hrs....

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15 Jul 2001

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eye ball surf check Web address ??????????????????

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15 Jul 2001

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Check out eyeball surfcheck for woolacombe and putts at last ,but still Keep up the good work steve.

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12 Jul 2001

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Can I have my glassed-in fins converted to FCS or the like and if so can anybody recommend somwhere local Somerset/Devon to get them done? Thanks in anticipation G

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12 Jul 2001

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Shark Island (Cronulla Sydney)just finished the annaul SSD Bodyboard comp in 8-10 foot (Hawaiian size) swell with bit too much North swell in it. The result carnage! Broken shoulders torn muscles and major reef cuts. I reckon size for size the island is heavier than Teahupoo what do you guys reckon? To see a pic' of the contest check www.ebodyboarding.com (the wave that nearly broke Alaister Taylers back).

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12 Jul 2001

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20 ft swell hitting aussie east coast for last 4 days - 6 people dead already

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antjehagel...check out a 7'2 or 7'4 funboard/mini-mal..a funboard really is a full bodied shortboard...cross that with a mini-mal and the result is like no's t-5 and hb-182 on LPS's www.croyde-surf-cam.com/minmals.htm

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S.J's forecast huge groundswell is in fact a storm...groundswell is a swell which has been generated some distance away and travelled into an area largly or completely uninfluenced by the weather system which generated it....when you are within the weather system that is creating the (large)swell you are in a storm situation...good waves can be found in the latter situation if you have local knowledge and enough skill to surf places which are often (but not always) dangerous -over reefs/harbour walls and the like. Sj is an exiteable little fellow and sometimes forgets that although prospects may look favouable for the hardcore experienced surfer, he inadvertantly lures the more inexperienced at the same time-see posting from guy in Nottingham...

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10 Jul 2001

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Really depends on how you want to end up surfing hon...mini mals influence you to excecute long drawn out manouvers, walking the board, nose rides etc. inevitably 60's style hotdogging.....shorter (or pointed) encourage faster more manouverable styles...like hard cutbacks....re-entries..in other words more the modern shredding. Nothing wrong with either style (I enjoy both) or type of board. As you progress you'll probably want to enjoy both. Also, diferent conditions require diferent boards. You'll find that a mini mal is suited to slower rolling peaks while short boards suit sucky fast bowl sections.
My philosophy is I never ride a board that is longer than I can reach standing with arm touching the nose.
Since you're learning I'd say stick to a mal for the moment. They're much easier to maintain your balance on and once you get enough confidence try the smaller pointies as you put them. At 5'2 I would suggest you go no bigger than a 7'2.
Only thing is dont give up! See ya in the green room

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10 Jul 2001

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I'm a female 5feet 2inches and don't weigh a lot. I'm learning surfing at the moment but can't find the right board for me. 5 or 6 feet are obviously too small as I'm a beginner. A Minimal 7'2'' is already to big and heavy and I can't even carry it down the beach as it is also to wide. So what am I going to do? I'd like a shape of a Minimal (I definately don't want a pointed nose) but just need something I can handle...So what's your advice?

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10 Jul 2001

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I'm a female 5feet 2inches and don't weigh a lot. I'm learning surfing at the moment but can't find the right board for me. 5 or 6 feet are obviously too small as I'm a beginner. A Minimal 7'22'' is already to big and heavy and I can't even carry it down the beach as it is also to wide. So what am I going to do? I'd like a shape of a Minimal (I definately don't want a pointed nose) but just need something I can handle...So what's your advice?

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10 Jul 2001

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According to K2, (link on Steve's site) I reckon 3 foot + swell tonight and into tomorrow. Ground swell "should" last a few days.

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09 Jul 2001

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hi guys
im reading about a hugh ground swell due to arrive on 11/07/01, is this right and what do you think will be the outcome.I live in nottingham and im wondering weather its worth a day trip down??
thanks and waiting in anticipation for a reply
d hasselhoff

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08 Jul 2001

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Can't surf Ilfracombe cos there are no surfable beaches and if there were you'd prob get your stuff nicked by a scouser!

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you lookin' at me?Aye!

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08 Jul 2001

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what are Roger Coopers boards like? I'm thinking of getting one of his mini mals?

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08 Jul 2001

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if i cant surf in ilfrecombe what r the reasons .no waves ,no beach,to full.and thanks my new best mate

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08 Jul 2001

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no chance to surf in ilfracombe, go to croyde puts or saunton

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06 Jul 2001

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06 Jul 2001

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Hi im gonna be in ilfracombe on the 28th on hol and am semigood on a bodyboard. can i board in ilfracombe or have i gotta go over to cryode and woolacombe to get waves. one last thing ,any local forecasts of the area online.cheers all.

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05 Jul 2001

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If anyone want's to see lofty and co looking like Gimps then check out http://www.animal-mutha.fsnet.co.uk We had a top time that weekend, cheers to Steve for telling me (daft Geordie) that I need a wetty to go out in Croyde even though it was summer. Will see you all soon. Ta Gee

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03 Jul 2001

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who's pearl? i wouldnt give her a necklace

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03 Jul 2001

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hello steve, oz sucks , 3-4ft barrels this morning with titties everywhere. still hot for winter. hows the shop? see you laters.

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02 Jul 2001

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hi guys/gals, im from brum and go to croyDe /woolacoOmbe quite often, im in the market for a new long board, can anyone suggest a cheap place to buy?? i would imagine the shops around woolacoombe are quite expensive?? any ideas ??

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02 Jul 2001

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hi guys/gals, im from brum and go to croye /woolacombe quite often, im in the market for a new long board, can anyone suggest a cheap place to buy?? i would imagine the shops around woolacoombe are quite expensive?? any ideas ??

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02 Jul 2001

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New to surfing. Trying to get out underneath the waves with board. Can anyone explain the technique for getting underneath? I tried dipping the front of the board & kinda going under..........dont think its right.

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02 Jul 2001

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kyakers, well i ask you, why r they all a bunch of no brain idiots, y do they wear helmets, is it to protect their tiny little pee brains or is it just plain and simple that they r stupid, GO BACK TO THE RIVERS, this is a tame version of my opinions because of kids reading this WHAT DO OTHER SURFERS THINK lots of love d.hasselhoff

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02 Jul 2001

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Our Father Whichart in the deapths Hollow be thy name Thy waves come Thine will be done Inside as it is in the deapths Give us this day our daily wave And forgive us our dropins As we forgive those that dropin on us Lead us not into close-outs But deliver us from sick crunchers For thine is the sea The power and the swell Forever and ever Inside!

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02 Jul 2001

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Hhhhhhhhmmmm guess someone really shit down your neck, intense slander day after day? Ever wake up on the right side of the bed mate?? What is it, cant get a job in the SW so had to move north eh!! Myself and plenty of others are, in the meantime earning 20k plus in the pocket and still surfing every day. Were happy, why arent you??? Who needs ambition when it leads to the misery you have to deal with??

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01 Jul 2001

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Not unfounded I lived in N.Devon for 18 years. If you got degrees they are shit ones from Polytechnics like Plymouth in leisure and tourism etc, if not your bludgers taking up the place of someone who would use the qualifications sensibly (and making students pay more tuition fees), there are no decent jobs in N.Devon. All the losers I went to school and to college with are still in sunny Ol' N.Devon and all the clever ones long gone. 'Come back cos our boy friends are here'. Shit! well there's ambition and drive for you! 'Why the interest'? cos Low tide Croyde is the best wave on the North coast. Now fuck off.

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01 Jul 2001

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Hey hey hey. To all the dipshits here slagging off the "Croyde girls", where do you get off on making such childish obnoxious and unfounded comments. The girls live there for the same reasons as the guys. Born and bred and proud of it!! Most have been away, got degrees, travelled the world and come home to their boyfriends and because its home, whether gimps like you guys whove obviously been blown out once to often are here or not. As for the tourists, well you boys must be mincers cos all we get in Croyde is groups of couples and single guys????? If we live in such a shithole why all the interest anyway???

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hello, ive just been surfing this morning. got fed up of the stupid onshore waves and came out after only an hour and a half cos i just could'nt get out back and so was forced to surf on the messy froth in front of the waves. you see i have a problem, i started in febuary after a weeks surfing the year before when i had a days tuition to show me the ropes, for a while i was loving every second of it but now i,m getting stuck and hav'nt improved for ages and dont know how to. i'm having problems, as far as i can see in that my paddeling is not up to scratch and i cant get fast enough to catch the green waves. is there some sort of special tecnique to it or are there any exercises that i can do that will strenghen up the required muscles other than just doing it a lot? i know you talk about this on the online surf school but i still cant get any where! another thing, WAVE SELECTION, since you are an experienced surfer and know what waves are right, would it be possible to take a picture of the ideal wave at the ideal distance and post it on the website, i supose this is a dificult request as you would need a waterproof digital camera or a normal waterproof camera and a scanner so salnt hold my breath on that one. finally, DUCK DIVING, i hav'nt gota clue how to do it and otherwise it just takes me ages to get outback, by the time i'm allready exhausted and am allmost redy to come back in. i know its quite hard with a mini mal but i dought much could be harder than paddeling pathetically 6 yards and then getting blown back 5 by a useless wave and then spening another 30 seconds getting back to where i was, if you add all that up it gets to more time actually spent geting out to being out there. so i really would like to know ow its done. yours Tom Shelton Ps thanks for provideing my family with such a usefull, freindly and informative pair of resources; my board, wetsuit,gloves, boots, hat,etc all came from your shop and without your surf cam i would'nt have a clue when to go surfing.

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We have been a fan of your web site for a long time now (ever since we got a cottage in Devon), so much infact that we have posted a link to your site on ours. Your webcam has inspired me do do the same for my home beach - East Runton, Norfolk. In order to achieve this, funds have to be raised and the only way of doing this is through publicity to our site. Is it possible for you to post a link on your site through onto ours. If so then please email back. It would be much appreciated. If not then we totally understand, that you mat not want any old site advertised on yours, but it would help greatly.
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Louis, Chris
site address: http://www.geocities.com/eastruntonsurf/index.html

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30 Jun 2001

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Hey SQ wrong, the young women who hang around Croyde are a bunch of stupid, loose sluts too pig shit thick to get out of the area. Baron keep to the tourists at least you won't catch a VD. F@*k Croydes become a melting pot for losers. Shut up SQ and go have a baby.

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29 Jun 2001

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Keep it goin!!! Best reading in ages. Go on have another go.

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29 Jun 2001

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Thank you all, it's been a pleasure.
Baron
PS S.Q. I think we've met before...

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29 Jun 2001

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Baron..the one closest to the water....or the pub....whatever suits you best!!!

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29 Jun 2001

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Baron..the one closest to the water....or the pub....whatever suits you best!!!

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29 Jun 2001

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Oh Baron Joyce Darling.......Croyde Local gal here......reckon you're gonna F#@"* us all do ya???? Listen Honey......dare ya to bring your sorry arse and try.... not all woman are as cheep and dirty as your country horse shit breath bumpkins..... you'll be walking around with your balls in your mouth in no time!!

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29 Jun 2001

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Horses for courses...

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29 Jun 2001

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I simply asked, about five emails ago, which ones best. I used to stay at either Cherry tree or the Orchard…haven’t been in the country for two years and wondered whether anything might have changed! It clearly has…the locals have become even bigger c@#ts than can be expected.
Baron

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29 Jun 2001

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nice....its catches for matches today!!

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29 Jun 2001

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So hangon Baron, youve dissed the pubs, threatened violence to the local crew, "f@#ked" all the local girls and yet your such a monkey you dont know where the campsites are!! Youll be lucky to find the M5 yet alone land a punch!! Think the girls would probably tear ya to shreds before you gave the boys any hassle anyway!!! I would say head to Cornwall, but they wouldnt want ya either!! Try Bournemouth instead.

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So hangon Baron, youve dissed the pubs, threatened violence to the local crew, "f@#ked" all the local girls and yet your such a monkey you dont know where the campsites are!! Youll be lucky to find the M5 yet alone land a punch!! Think the girls would probably tear ya to shreds before you gave the boys in hassle anyway!!! I would say head to Cornwall, but they wouldnt want ya either!! Try Bournemouth instead.

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29 Jun 2001

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Listen chumps...go back to your bedrooms and wank your tiny pencil dicks. I myself however, when the swell improves, will be visiting for a surf. God help you if we cross during that time, as you’re liable to receive a broken jaw. After which I’ll probably fuck your girlfriends...in fact if she’s from Croyde I’ve probably fucked her already...I shall therefore continue to interfere with the Georgeham girls...thank you Sophie.
Happy surfing
Baron Toby Peter Langford Joyce

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29 Jun 2001

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Ignore these imbeciles mate, I have the ideal camp site for you... its called Phneutimally camping grounds and you can call the free phone number of 0800 fuckyou

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29 Jun 2001

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Ignore these imbeciles mate, I have the ideal camp site for you... its called Phneutimally camping grounds and you can call the free phone number of 0800 fuckyou

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28 Jun 2001

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Don't come and camp at Croyde the only half decent break is low tide Croyde which is zoo, unless your a 'daddy' you aint gonna catch shit go to North Kernow or Newquay etc there is more choice. As for night life the Thatch and Billy Buds frequented by losers and ego trippers...you might score a northern bint at ruda though if your lucky.

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28 Jun 2001

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please could somebody help me!!! i started surfing in febuary and am enjojing every second in the sea on my 7ft4 gulf stream mimi mal. i am having a problem though with my paddeling, i cant seem to paddle fast enough to catch green waves,also is there any way that i can get my minimal to duck dive because sometimes there is no choice but to go out back during a set.

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tom shelton, high bickington

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28 Jun 2001

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Boring, monotonous and tiresome. You’re the moron chump – think your educated think again fuck wit. This is supposed to be a chat room, right? Well lets chat. Can anyone recommend a good campsite? It’s an extremely facile question (I see no drivel). If you don’t know the answer shut up, if you do let’s chat.

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28 Jun 2001

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Topical, insightful and informed. Pity the morons leaving messages here can only spit abusive mono syllables at each other. Why not find a chat room and just go at each other...........then the rest of us dont have to read your drivel!!

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28 Jun 2001

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Good observation skills. However Steve’s site simple lists the camp sites...no pros or cons, which are best for young people, surfers etc etc. All I wanted was some friendly advice as to which is the best these days, you inbred cunt.

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28 Jun 2001

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Are you brain Dead????? Steve's site is full of info on accomodation/ camping sites etc. check out "Camping Guide" and make the decision for yourself....if you can

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27 Jun 2001

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Steve, you appear to be the man in the know! Any suggestions on the best campsites in Croyde?

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27 Jun 2001

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Muppet man, where is this place with the GGGGIIRRRRRRRRLLLLLSSSSSSSSSSS

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eddie

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27 Jun 2001

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I can't do a rio i alwaya hit the lip at the wrong time and duck diving how do u get deeper please tell me
MaTtStAr

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26 Jun 2001

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MUPPETS YOU FORGOT THE MOST IMPORTANT ONE..GGGGIIRRRRRRRRLLLLLSSSSSSSSSSS

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26 Jun 2001

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Whats the best camp site to stay at in Croyde. Haven't been around for a few years...used to stay at Cherry Tree, is it still open?

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26 Jun 2001

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DRINK!!

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26 Jun 2001

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FECK!!!

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25 Jun 2001

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ARSE!!!!!!

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23 Jun 2001

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did steve go up to the ppl in the car and tell em not too park there...nah just took a pic a bitched about it. Direct action aye?

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23 Jun 2001

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Would like to join the masses in comemorating Mr Moriarity, made friends locally during the last few years and will be sorely missed at home in N. Cal.
NOW BEFORE SOMEONE ELSE DIES we should all take a look at Steves sarcy little photo about the snoozer in Downends layby!!! Shall we all join hands in memory of J and in condemnation of ALL the idiots (locals and tourists) who park in Saunton and Croyde laybys like this, especially the SUV drivers.........we know who you are!!! Good surf isnt an excuse.......but as we know most offenders arent surfers!!! Bit of discreet road rage maybe!!!??

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21 Jun 2001

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i would just like to say rest in peace jay.

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19 Jun 2001

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Yeah sadly its true Jay died free diving in the Maldives on Friday check swell.com and any other high profile surfing site. Tragic, the guy would have been only 23 this week.
On another note 2-3ft???? check Gulfstreams accurate surf forecast, shit I'm glad you guys have photos .Must measure them literally???

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18 Jun 2001

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i saw something on the internet today and it said 'in loving memory of jay moriarity'. Is this true???

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18 Jun 2001

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cheers 4 the info on gettin up n stuff ill try it out nxt time im out slightly confuzed cos every 1 has said different stuff but ill give it a go!

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18 Jun 2001

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yeah its really bad about jay, theres info on swell.com and surf magic 2 about what happened- what a terrible waste of such a special talent

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18 Jun 2001

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yeah its really bad about jay, theres info on sell.com and surf magic 2 about what happened- what a terrible waste of such a special talent

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18 Jun 2001

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As you say - each to their own. I see what you mean about gripping the rails giving more room to swing through. Odd, but I just find flat on the deck easier, but for no real reason. In fact things seem to have come on in leaps and bounds since then. Mind you that's more likely to be general practice I guess. NB

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As you say - each to their own. I see what you mean about gripping the rails giving more room to swing through. Odd, but I just find flat on the deck easier, but for no real reason. In fact things seem to have come on in leaps and bounds since then. Mind you that's more likely to be general practice I guess.
NB NB

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18 Jun 2001

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JAY MORIARITY IS DEAD - the young santa cruz boy dies whilst diving in the maldives - Rest in Peace Jay (check news at oceanfever.net if like me you cannot believe the mavericks charger is dead)

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Different strokes for different folks as they say but for me hands "flat" on the deck gives you less room between your arms to swing your legs under. Not only that but I feel more confident in gripping the rails. I suspect you could compare it a gymnast on a pummel horse....you'll see much more radical moves when they're gripping onto the handles. For me this means having to wax my rails pretty well. But I guess the main advantage is that I have more room and leverage to swing my body quicker. A quick "poppup" is essential in any surf. Give it a try!

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Hands flat seems to make it easier - but that's just me.
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Dear T.S.S. - Do you advocate holding the rails or putting you hands flat?I hold the rails & sometimes my hands have slipped but I would have thought it gives one more control just prior to popping up.Anything to avoid 'The Fat Git' 1 leg/1 knee method!

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17 Jun 2001

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i have my hands flat on the deck or would that be body????!!!!

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15 Jun 2001

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great pic of the set wave is it gonna crank tommorow?

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15 Jun 2001

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i've heard its all in the wrist..hangon that might be something else..umm!!!!

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14 Jun 2001

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Iona 2 hours on your knees no wonder their hurting, try on top or the missionary position you'll have no troubles popping off (I mean up)

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14 Jun 2001

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A question to the two young ladies below...when "popping up" , do you place your hands flat on the dek or do you hold the rail?

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yeah i find that i have the same problem, im 17 yrs old n grl obviously but i go on 2 my knees 1st n i wanna stop doin that as after a couple of hours in my knees hurt lots n lots,ne ideas or ne tips would b greatly appreciated- ne exercises i could do 2 strenghten something needed in gettin up, cheers,x

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yeah i find that i have the same problem, im 17 yrs old n grl obviously but i go on 2 my knees 1st n i wanna stop doin that as after a couple of hours in my knees hurt lots n lots,ne ideas or ne tips would b greatly appreciated- ne exercises i could do 2 strenghten something needed in gettin up, cheers,x

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Iona Marwood/braunton

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12 Jun 2001

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Gidday Doc... I'm a girlie who's been surfing a couple of years now. I usually surf a 7ft funboard I got out in New Zealand, which flies, but I find I'm still hampered by my take-off. I don't use my knee (the curse of a lot of girls, I know) but I STILL find it hard to 'pop up' in one movement, which winds me up a great deal. I'm doing all I can do help it - press-ups, dips, practice pops, etc...am I just inherently crap, or am I missing something? Are there any more tips/techniques I could adopt to get there? Any good advice would be cool. Cheers! Izzy

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Steve, you've got a water cooled 9'6" longboard in your virtual showroom, priced at Ł458 - do you part exchange boards? if so how much (roughly) would you give me for a 7'6" Rhino mini mal bought from surfed out about 1 year ago, its in great condition no real dings and only lightly dimpled on the deck (when you take all the wax off!!). I'm really interested in getting a long board for the summer and this water cooled one looks nice. Please let me know a price if possible. Cheers Rob

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Dear Steve, Just to let you know the board I bought at 7.30 pm on Saturday night May 19th, a Tiki minimal 7` 6, is fab, so it wasn`t a waste of time you hangin around and so nice to buy it in a relaxed hassle free environment. Although the surf was pretty poor, but the sun shone that week, I managed to get a couple of days and up first time! The north sea has had its fare share as well. Keep up the good work, you come highly recommended. See you again in August if you are around. Thanks for the sound advice.
Viv Green.

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08 Jun 2001

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DUH!!!I despair I really do.

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08 Jun 2001

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Its just not fare! why can't dr surf stand for prime minister'he would win hands down ' he could bring in a 5 day weekend and a 2 day week

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Gary P up North!!!

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08 Jun 2001

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Hey there, Just a quick line to say that we couldnt live without ure daily report/piccies advising when and when not to cruise on down 2 da coast!!! u do a luvely job of it and i havent found a site yet that can beat ure truely wonderful and uplifting pink page of ocean waves (or lack of them most of da time!), not to mention that sweet music u got goin down (no joke!)!! so keep da good stuff comin and happy surfing fellows! Much love..............SAM X

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Hey T.W.T. , TSS must be your Dad.....he left out the "O" and you left out an "A"

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06 Jun 2001

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DAD is that you?

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ssssnnnnigger...snigger...Oh T.W.T. what a sense of humour you have!!! You think of that all by yourself ey son...ey...ey...ey????

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Hey 'T.S.S' I think you missed out an 'O' some where...

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05 Jun 2001

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ANOTHER TEST

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04 Jun 2001

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SEAN-do you want surf lessons or gay lessons?

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04 Jun 2001

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can anyone tell me what time the surf is today' Also I ant to become a Kneeboarder, do I have to break my legs?

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04 Jun 2001

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sean there are a lot of pricks in croyde,but i dunno if their uphill gardeners or not!!!

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04 Jun 2001

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test

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Hiya all...just got back from Fuerteventura. Unfortunately had only 3 days good swell (4 - 6) plenty cerveza and sun. Should have a decent pic for you Steve (LPS) see ya in the green room

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Sean....how long is your knob???

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04 Jun 2001

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Gay guy (26) looking for other gay guys into surfing - need lessons around Croyde too....cheers

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Sean

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03 Jun 2001

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Checked Gulfstream report-early all right at 6.53am (for real?) Trouble is its 3 whole days out of date!!!!

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03 Jun 2001

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How many times do you need to put your comment in idiot !!! If you go in any of the local shops you can pick up a tide timetable, if not then you will have too check this site every mornin like i have to stuck here in the midlands !!! great isnt it(NOT).

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Pissing site keeps making my computer crash.For a surf report that is updated early check the Gulfstream

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joshframpton@btinternet.com

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31 May 2001

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I wanna find out the tide times 4 croyde where can i do this

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Josh

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joshframpton@btinternet.com

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31 May 2001

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I wanna find out the tide times 4 croyde where can i do this

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Josh

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joshframpton@btinternet.com

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31 May 2001

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I wanna find out the tide times 4 croyde where can i do this

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Josh

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31 May 2001

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I wanna find out the tide times 4 croyde where can i do this

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Josh

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31 May 2001

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Dear Sprung Monkey 1m swell on K2 buoy= 1 ft swell on beach 24 hrs later,provided the direction of swell is right - for that you need to check the Met Office Synoptic chart as well

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The Doctor

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29 May 2001

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remember 2 put ur suncream on or u'll end up like me.....ouch!!

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Nix

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28 May 2001

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Change the tune to dat funky friends theme on the pan pipes other ones getting on my tits now.

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28 May 2001

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You sick F**K

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28 May 2001

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ok then!!!!!!!!!!!

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your gonna get mullered

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27 May 2001

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eeerrrrr matey boy, croyde is like a big wet, hairy asian pussy waiting to be penatrated all satins seyton suck a dome or go home, when jah proper jah no.1 one,devon knows how surfers suck dome

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Holyer than thou jigger my nigger

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Baby

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27 May 2001

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SSSSeaaaaaarseabass croyde is like a big wet, hairy asian pussy waiting to be fucked alsatins seyton fuk adome or go hmme

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cuntsvillearazonia
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Date:: 21 Dec 2000

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Hey you local punks!! I've bin working out for 6 weeks and I'm treble 'ard. Coming down to surf with Stink Eye over Xmas. (Who knows, may even put some money into the local economy whilst down.Can't be bad!!??) Its a free ocean.Peace & seasonal good will to all.

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bazzabarry

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Date:: 21 Dec 2000

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Steve the brickie.....Roger Cooper? Is that the guy who makes Jolly Roger boards? If so he's based in Bude. I have some contact numbers at home so if this is the right guy, post a message and I'll send 'em to you.

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Geoff

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Date:: 21 Dec 2000

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Please buy a new camera I will even start a collection !!, viewing the surf each morning is the only thing keeping me sane in this god dam office.

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Email:: paul_kitchen@hotmail.com
Date:: 20 Dec 2000

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Yo Saunders ya bugger. Hope you were home for that swell yesterday. I had the pleasure of looking at it from Nigeria..how gay is our job. If you are around over Christmas are you planning a trip to Kernow? Anyway mate, hope you have a good one whatever you're doing. Cheers. Kitch. p.s. Nice site you've got going here.

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Paul Kitchen

Email:: marks@surfworld.com
Date:: 19 Dec 2000

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Whats happened to your "should have been here yesterday" photo gallery?? Have you stopped it or just lost the link?

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mark saunders

Email:: stevethebrickie@aol.com
Date:: 18 Dec 2000

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anybody out there give info on roger cooper the shaper

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Email:: bendare007@hotmail.com
Date:: 17 Dec 2000

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i hate the music on this sight i hope u wil do a servey to find out if people like or dislike the music!!!!

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ben dare

Email:: a-gorton@cmw-uk.com
Date:: 12 Dec 2000

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I have broken my lower left leg in an accident. It has been pinned back together. I have been told that it will be at least a year before I can surf. This sounds a long time to me. Has anybody surfed sooner than that after an accident?

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Andy

Email:: Clinton.whitaker@msdw.com
Date:: 11 Dec 2000

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Kook from kooksville..*snigger*...the missing link of Darwins theory!!

Hey guys, while your best swell obviously hits in winter, is this the best season for off shore winds?? Come from SA originally and am not too used to the cold although I have the equipment.

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Clint - Watford

Email:: kooksville
Date:: 11 Dec 2000

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It is xmas time soon, so don`t think any of you tourist kooks can come down here for a relaxing break, you won`t get any waves. Locals rule yeah , yeah!!! you should not encourage them steve!

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kook

Email:: secret_monkey@yahoo.com
Date:: 10 Dec 2000

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poodle snax to the rescue

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Reg Bathwater

Email:: pink.shop@virgin.net
Date:: 10 Dec 2000

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Spencer sends his thanks-he was in the shop (and the water)following 3 stitches, I showed him your mail and he asked me to tell you that he is ok and send you a big THANKS.

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Steve

Email:: a_kc1@hotmail.com
Date:: 09 Dec 2000

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Hi there peeps I was out at puts today bit of a chop but hell thats my wash for this month. Whilst in the sea a guy from Watford took a bit of a beating from his fin he was called spence or spencer or summit like that if anyone know if he is ok can they let me know, cos that injury kicked ass. The guys face gushing like a womens red sea.

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HOMEBOY KC

Email:: badgersville
Date:: 08 Dec 2000

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badgers are the best animal!

tourists are not badgers

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Date:: 08 Dec 2000

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badgers are the best animal!

tourists are not badgers

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jacque me hoff

Email:: nick,devonald@averynaylorwilson.co.uk
Date:: 08 Dec 2000

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I am 37 and whilst I used to surf as a kid I have only recently got back into it. I live near Llangennith on the Gower near Swansea so no shortage of waves. HOwever, I am finding it hard to get my balance back and feel that maybe I'm past it - I have put on some weight! Is it worth getting some instruction or are there exercises I could do?

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NIck Devonald

Email:: pink.shop@virgin.net
Date:: 08 Dec 2000

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Not quite what I meant-see guestbook...

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steve

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Date:: 07 Dec 2000

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Hey, quit busting the balls of surf tourists man

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Email:: bristol is bad
Date:: 07 Dec 2000

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The surf is bad at croyde,its much better on the south coast. The water is far too polluted, and there are massive sharks hear. The village is not quaint, but ruined buy too many campsites. The people of the village are not cool, or pretending to be cool, they are all internet freaks, that cannot be bothered to check the surf themselves. The pubs are crap, who wants to go to a pub that you hit your head on beams anyway! The people that go there are after a quiet pint, not an up beat cool lager, otherwise found in social centres like trendy cafes in london. WHAT IS WRONG WITH ALL YOUR OWN TOWNS AND VILLAGES ANYWAY. willy heads

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I.P. Nightly

Email:: johnhowe17@hotmail.com
Date:: 07 Dec 2000

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i am thinking about buying a sola 543 fury suit. i have recently been advised by a local surf shop not to as sola wetsuits aren't very good.is this true?

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john howe

Email:: richjames@madasafish.com
Date:: 06 Dec 2000

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Why is there so many surfers in the West Country with an attitude in the water even though they are s**t surfers,let me also say that there are also many s**t-hot surfers "down" there aswell just so i don`t get attitude in any reply.Merry Christmas

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R Murphy

R Murphy.Belfast.

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Date:: 05 Dec 2000

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Hey I agree with that last bloke, the WBA page is the biggest pile of steaming pretentious shite I have had the displeasure to find on the web. Why do you provide a link to this site? Rubbish like this pollutes the web. As for them being in 'offices' from what I can gather, WBA is a bunch of brats sitting their G.c.s.e.s/A-levels at Wellington school. Bless!

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Wayne Kerr

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Date:: 05 Dec 2000

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Greg at the boardriders sounds like a wannabe, get back to your office, you guys can be spotted a mile off, whether at the pub or in the sea, your not kidding anyone....

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Date:: 05 Dec 2000

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croyde is not better than woolacombe, ALRIGHT!!!!

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Email:: soulsurfer@britsurf.co.uk
Date:: 29 Nov 2000

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To all waveski surfers surrfering from kit supply problems

ARE you a member of the British WaveSki Association?

If not you should be!

Ian Kimber AKA Soul Surfer

Direct Email ian.kimber@virgin.net

Get in touch with me and we may be able to help PS don't be ashamed of your discipline there is no reason for argument provided all use respect and observe the rules see http://i.am/BWSA/

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Email:: nickthesurfer@purpleturtle.com
Date:: 28 Nov 2000

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since having a bone graft done in my arm, i have lost the ability to duck-dive effectively. the power in my arm is back but i seem to have lost the still to get out back with the minimum of effort - any one out there with some advise ?

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Email:: pink.shop@virgin.net
Date:: 28 Nov 2000

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Jon there are a couple of e-mail addresses on the main page, the reason I requested pics by post because I've been caught out before waiting 20 mins for photo's to download....

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Steve

Email:: jonathan_mees@agilent.com
Date:: 27 Nov 2000

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Why no e-mail contrbutions to the readers waves?

It's unsurprising you have had a slow response. I have a number of shots of various locations between Croyde & Minehead collected with a Digital cam, but I would need significant motivation to get off my arse, copy them onto floppies and then find a stamp and envelope.

If you had an e-mail address, then I would be able to forward stuff to you during a coffe break.

Still, your web page is good, and is one of the few that I check daily for the high quality surf check. It would be really great if you could maybe do a midday update as well! See you out the back.

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Jon

Email:: chrisp@mcsaatchi.com
Date:: 27 Nov 2000

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Steve, please put up a piccy of low tide today, please!

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Chris P, an office, West end, London

Email:: rcr0@aber.ac.uk
Date:: 26 Nov 2000

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Hey Mary Young, my name is Richard and you are my best mate at uni.ummm....thats about it really.Pigeon denies mutiny - Captain Pugwash to await trial on charges of body odour.email me....anyone

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Rich Rowe

Email:: PHOLDEN@HAMWORTHY-COMBUSTION.COM
Date:: 21 Nov 2000

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HI THERE. PROBABLY A SORE SUBJECT BUT WERE IN THE UK WILL I FIND A DECENT OUTLET FOR WAVESKI (GOAT BOAT) EQUIPMENT. JUST CANT SEEM TO FIND ANY ONE WHO CAN HELP APPART FROM GROUPS OF SURFERS WHO WILL CHIP IN A FEW QUID TO KEEP ME HAPPY, THEY`LL TAKE IT OF MY HANDS AND DO SOME SORT OF RITUAL BURNING CEREMONY. DOES THIS MEAN THEY DONT LIKE ME??? P.S. IM FROM THE FUTURE SUFING CAPITAL OF EUROPE ....BOURNEMOUTH

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PAUL HOLDEN BOURNEMOUTH AREA, SORRY PEOPLE MAY TRACK ME AND BURN MY SKI

Email:: PHOLDEN@HAMWORTHY-COMBUSTION.COM
Date:: 21 Nov 2000

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PAUL HOLDEN BOURNEMOUTH AREA, SORRY PEOPLE MAY TRACK ME DOWN AND BURN MY SKI.

Email:: PHOLDEN@HAMWORTHY-COMBUSTION.COM
Date:: 21 Nov 2000

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PAUL HOLDEN BOURNEMOUTH AREA, SORRY PEOPLE MAY TRACK ME DOWN AND BURN MY SKI.

Email:: Brendand@mcmail.com
Date:: 17 Nov 2000

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Herts Insururance do the cheapest VW Camper cover. They usuall say phone other people 1st and then undercut any of their prices.

Anybody also live in the Midlands with a wavski who like to take a trip to Woolacombe? I`m stuck in the middle of the country and apart from the recent floods on the Severn & Trent there not enough water here?

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Brendan

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Date:: 16 Nov 2000

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S.J. what is that white stuff at the corners of your mouth? May be you should change your name to B.J?

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Email:: lswain@mddcpa.com
Date:: 15 Nov 2000

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I'm an intermediate surfer and surf regular but I can't seem to generate the same speed down the line on my forehand that I can do surfing backhand. I always seem to lose speed on my bottom turn and end up having a really short ride whereas going on my backhand I seem to be heading straight down the line before I know it.

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Email:: clive@clive15.freeserve.co.uk
Date:: 11 Nov 2000

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I am about 11.5 stone currently riding a 6'4" with quite a wide tail I know what I'm doing but dont know much about board design.would I find a 6'2 or 6'3 with a narrower tail a lot more responsive? any help on board design and size appreciated.

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clive

Email:: stevethebrickie
Date:: 08 Nov 2000

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paul lomax have a look at area around agadir morrocco try shark bay beer crap but you can get high before you die

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steve ;Bristol

Email:: frankpayne@tpg.com.au
Date:: 08 Nov 2000

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Own a bit of paradise! Small piece of land (5 acres) and old caravan next to the river (and town's swimming hole) in Queensland, Oz, half way between Surfers Paradise and Cape York just off the F1 freeway?

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Sydney 2088 Australia

Email:: frankpayne@tpg.com.au
Date:: 08 Nov 2000

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Is there anyone at Croyde who can teach an old man (68) to surf? I also want to buy a caravan on permanent site. Anybody got one for sale?

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Sydney 2088

Email:: frankpayne@tpg.com.au
Date:: 08 Nov 2000

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Can you teach an old man (68) to surf? Presumably you can hire me, initially, a complete set of gear and sell me a complete set of new gear later?

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Mosman 2088

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Date:: 07 Nov 2000

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Hi Guys, great page , always really handy to see if there are some waves out there before travelling down from London area [we usually come down every week] Thanks for the page! To the person who asked about surfing in the Dominican Republic, I've been there a couple of times, and there ain't a lot going round Playa Dorada, mostly it's reef breaks, and not much of a wave when I was there, but there is a place a bit further down the coast that apparently is quite good, but...can't remember the name!

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Nick

Email:: www.boardriders.homepad.com
Date:: 06 Nov 2000

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Well boys and girls, looks like we've got a bit of a debate opening up here?... JJ has some valid points but then hey! i would say that. with regards to the irate guy earlier, hey, dont let it get to ya. either you surf or you dont. this is an international thing, not just directed at you. if people want to jump on the bandwagon to impress their mates, its up to them. my point (TO EVERYONE INCLUDING MR.IRATE) is that simply donning the lastest surfwear DOESNT make you a surfer, ok. your views people? AND IF YOU'RE GONNA CRITICISE OUR SITE, please be more specific and constructive. if you have a problem you'd like to see rectified, please dont just slag us off. cheers. GK

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Greg. (these are my views and not necesseraly those of the WBA. ok. have a go at me, not JJ or others.

Email:: thejoslin5@aol.com
Date:: 06 Nov 2000

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Right.....This is in response to who ever wrote our site off and in particular my forecast. This is JJ. Thanks for your really creative and imaginative feedback with regard to our site. We have decided to completely delete our site....only joking. We have chosen to completely ignore people of your sort, because there is no point in wasting quality time on you. We have only been online for a few months as an organisation so we admit that perhaps we are not as yet a completely professional service. As for surfers being real or not, it really isn't my place to say. Just that if you surf you are if you don't you are not. Hope to see you wiping out on 7 foot shorebreaker in lynmouth next time we are down. Any further comments please visit my problem page. www.boardriders.homepad.com

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JJ & all at the WBA

Email:: legsakimbo24@hotmail.com
Date:: 05 Nov 2000

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YO WASSUP.....MY MATES AND I WANNA COME DOWN IN THE WINTER BUT DON'T KNOW WHERE TO STAY AND WHETHER THE SURF WILL BE GOOD ENOUGH COULD U PLEASE HELP US OUT?????

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ROB

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Date:: 05 Nov 2000

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Greg. JJ's surf forecast and the Wellington boardriders page is simply embarassing and totally inaccurate. As for the comment about REAL surfers you must be either juvenile or just a try hard.There is no such thing as a 'REAL surfer' its image freaks like yourself who are the problem.

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Email:: may9@aber.ac.uk
Date:: 05 Nov 2000

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pictures of friday the 29th excellent.did you go out?

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Email:: gkhillboro@hotmail.com
Date:: 05 Nov 2000

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Hi to all the REAL surfers out there, and i pity all those who hang around bus shelters drinking white lightning, pretending to be "surfers". check out www.boardriders.homepad.com for the latest surf reviews, and JJ's accurate surf forecast

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greg

Email:: bearguff@yahoo.com
Date:: 04 Nov 2000

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help, please, i need to know what would happen about the hole through the earth between the pacific+atlantic before i go insane and buy a second hand kebab from bob the builder oik oik oik harafffvfhvh

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small doner with everything on apart from the small pickled death that you call gerkins-why gerkins?why not a pigeon

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Date:: 02 Nov 2000

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Your site is THE most informative site I have seen, no wonder you have had awards. Excellent roving web cam giving top quality images of what the surf is actualy doing for those of us not fortunate enough to be able to live or work near the beach. You are the best. Regards.

LM.

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Email:: gregory_hill@hotmail.com
Date:: 01 Nov 2000

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I'm going out to the Dominican Republic in about 3 weeks time, staying at Playa Dorada. Has anyone got any experience of what the surf is like out there/ availability of hire/ taking surfboard with you?

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Greg

Email:: pxb@kerridge.com
Date:: 31 Oct 2000

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I am looking at taking a trip to Southern Portugal in Jan-Feb 2001, anyone got any good ideas regarding accomodation? Also does anyone have any more info on good breaks further to that provided in Stormrider.

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Paolo Bottom

Email:: bearguff@yahoo.com
Date:: 30 Oct 2000

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what would happen if someone, such as the littlest hobo, was to drill a hole from the mid atlantic to the mid pacific(pretending there was no earth core and stuff? please help as i cant sleep and am losing friends rapidly! EZ

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adam

Email:: v_hobbs@hotmail.com
Date:: 29 Oct 2000

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looking for two weeks of longboarding in early december, any suggestions apart from the canaries, flights not too long consifering only 2 weeks to spend??? a nice hot saunton/ woolacombe would be good

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paul lomax

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Date:: 27 Oct 2000

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Date:: 27 Oct 2000

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Ever since reading about #### in the Storm rider guide and being told by a mad biology teacher (Twissle Weaks) it was one of the fastest waves around I have been eager to surf the place. However I have never seen it break above 2ft is it a myth or have I just been incredibly unlucky? If so what are the best conditions it works under and how large can it get?

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Wayne Kerr

Email:: durbo444@yahoo.co.uk
Date:: 25 Oct 2000

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I am a veteran bodyboarder (40), 6ft tall ,15 stone who would like to try surfing.I have managed to get hold of a 7ft 6" mini mal, and tried with little success to ride it. Any suggestions as to size of board I should consider, I have looked at an 8 ft 6" popout, reasonably priced,would this do ? Thanks Martin.

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M. Durbin

Email:: mattac@hotmail.com
Date:: 24 Oct 2000

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Hey ! Im a surfer from Taunton, always travelling to Croyde! im looking for a Surf Chickybabe to corospnde, with, i have piccys of myself 2 on request! Also, when i surf there i a Gal on a short board who smiles at me! you know who you are! write back! :)

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Matt T

Email:: soulsurfer@britsurf.co.uk
Date:: 24 Oct 2000

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K bay can be totally classic and give some of the longest rides available un England on its day and its day comes about as often as any other UK beach gets classic surf

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soul surfer http://i.am/soul.surfer

Email:: ngibbins@hotmail.com
Date:: 24 Oct 2000

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Is there any, and I mean ANY, good surf on the south coast? I get to the SW as often as I can, but hours in the day and all that. Cheers Nick. PS I live in Portsmouth and try to get out of Bracklesham and the Witterings, but good days are few and far between.

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Email:: lizclarke99@hotmail.com
Date:: 23 Oct 2000

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Are gloves any good for surfing in? How much are they?

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Liz - Wirrel

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Date:: 23 Oct 2000

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mary young. did you once live in horwood?

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poss. old neighbour

Email:: may9.aber.ac.uk
Date:: 22 Oct 2000

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saw the pictures of the surf at croyde today and it seems that it was pretty good-although the swell would have been idealistically bigger.did you do any surfing yourself?here at uni there are quite a few groms but a sad lack of surf you have to head down the coast a few miles away.last night in the union there was a summer beach party and there was also a surf simulator,which looked fun for the surfer lads until they fell off and were extremely embarrassed!please email me back because i miss devon and would like someone to tell me what is happening out there.from a devon lass.mary alice.ps i have already emailed you once and i think that your page is pretty cool.

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mary young aberystwth

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Date:: 20 Oct 2000

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Dr.Surf is a weird mythical beast,half man, half seal, halfwit, who may or maynot deign to reply to your questions.....

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Email:: may9@aber .ac.uk
Date:: 20 Oct 2000

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i am at aberystwyth uni and come from devon-croyde is one of the best beaches in devon and i wish that i could surf.the uni has a surf club do you think that i should learn to surf here-hasn't wales got some of the best beaches in the country?sas are coming on a tour to the uni next week with some pro surfers and a quiksilver team of guys.what a weird site this is who is dr surf snyway?lots of the boys i hang with surf and i am kind of getting jealous when i observe these guys catching(or trying to catch) a wave.my email address should be stored on your page nowo email me back with your advice.

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mary aka non dyed blonde.may9@aber.ac.uk

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Date:: 20 Oct 2000

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cant barrel roll

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Email:: tilly.d@genie.co.uk
Date:: 18 Oct 2000

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wassss upp dr surf i live outside london but have got a a second house in devon on ora hill i work at roylands half term and im down for half term my dad and bro are local surfes mainly sunton or puts we were really dissapointed when we missed the last surf you should off been here yestaday is great thanks we chec the surf every day we are coming down on friday hope surfs good cheers keep on riding the ride the waves tilly xxxxxxxxx

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tilly croyde and london

Email:: cle97051380@swancoll.ac.uk
Date:: 17 Oct 2000

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http:/www.geocities.com/chris_clement_uk

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Chri Clement

Email:: star55_5@yahoo.com
Date:: 17 Oct 2000

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Phew!!

Just made it back from a hectic w/end in Wales Surfing Hells Mouth. Surf was a clean 3ft. Howver after a couple of hours i found myself being dragged to sea, quite quickly!! Any tips for how to swim back in these situations!?!?!?!?!

thanks.

p.s.

i made it back okay by the way!

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Email:: CROYDE
Date:: 15 Oct 2000

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for the surf report in wales, ring pete jones (BUT IT WILL COST YOU, ITS A PREMIUM RATE NUMBER)

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LOADER

Email:: crazyaboutnintendo@yahoo.com
Date:: 14 Oct 2000

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what are the waves going to be like tomorrow (Like wave hight) in Gower,South Wales? and please let me know when high tide is. Thank You Christian & Matthew

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Email:
Date:: 13 Oct 2000

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I have no objection to people "stealing" or using any of the pics on the site as long as the www.croyde-surf-cam.com credit is not cropped off, and of course a link would be nice...

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Steve-Pink shop owner

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Date:: 13 Oct 2000

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Just like to say great pics of Fridays huge surf, i was so disappointed not to see it for myself but your pics sure gave me a good idea of what it must have been like. I was holed up at home with a bad chest infection boohoo.

Anyways, i was wondering if you would allow me to use a couple of them on my website www.surfing-life.co.uk at some point?? The ones i am looking at are 29Sept00,jpg and 29Fri1.jpg, all credit to yourselves of course complete with link to your site.

All the best

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Cathy

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Date:: 13 Oct 2000

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Hi Steve

I'd like to create a page in my online gallery showing pics of the surf on Friday 29 Sept - typical format would be one to three images from each source with full copyright credits and web and e-mail links prominently displayed. I've contacted Britsurf's SJ too and I'm hoping to get a few more images as soon as folks get them back from Boots or wherever.

I was wondering if I could have your permission to reproduce a selection of those epic shots you took - they were seriously impressive. I'm going to mail Alf Alderson at Surf Mag and point him in yours and SJ's direction regarding your pics anyway, whatever your decision may be.

As for displaying them to the strains of Black Magic Woman - excellent! I'll be down your way in my bus between Oct 21 - 28 so I'll try and drop by the shop.

All the best

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Dave ( aka Surfbus) www.magicsurfbus.com

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Date:: 13 Oct 2000

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Just want to say what a great site!! I've been coming to Croyde for 15 years on and off (mostly off) and have never come across your site, in spite of searching for a Web cam etc. or info on Croyde.

It is positioned really well, giving great advice and information for "out-of-Croyders" and yet not being too sanctimonious about letting locals have their share.

I'll be sending all my surf wannabee friends to your place from now on for kit.

Have a big one!!

PS Having just bought a Peter Lawson mini-mal, I'm hoping to come down during the winter and get some surf. Any tips, hints, help??

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James

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Date:: 13 Oct 2000

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This lunchtime I picked up a Minus Eight and I can tell you that it has already paid for itself. The seals on that thing are so good that it took the cleanup set of the day to push any water under the collar. After about half an hour in the water I realised I was sweating! You could paddle out between icebergs and not feel cold. I've had spring suits which were harder to paddle in and even though it fits so closely it didn't rash or pinch at all. It turns winter into summer! Well worth the extra dosh. Thanks for the tip,

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Rob W.

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Date:: 13 Oct 2000

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Living in kent is terrible but your web site and surf cam. have been making me very happy, evn better I'm moving to Devon in August so thank you for the incentive to actually do what I've wanted to do for years and leave this waveless area and come and join you happy people where the waves are. Haven't surfed for years but no doubt I'll be squeezing into a wetsuit and stunning people with my fantastic abilities as soon as the water is ready for me! Thanks again for the best site on the web

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Tash in Kent

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Date:: 13 Oct 2000

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To Pink Shop I think Croyde Kicks ass! I went afew weeks ago on holiday for a week. The lifeguards were idiots but i still liked the surf. I wish we could go again but its too far away- i live in Leeds, West Yorkshire!

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From James

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Date:: 13 Oct 2000

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Hi I don't know if you can help?

I visited your shop a few weeks back and you very kindly put a picture of my camper (Belle) on your website for a couple of days. My problem is that the insurance renewal has just come through and to me it seems extortionate. Do you know of any companies that specialise in VW Camper insurance??

Thanks for taking the time to read this

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Regards Antony Brown

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Date:: 13 Oct 2000

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Hi Thanks for the excellent web page you have created!! I often check them out when I start to miss the lovely beaches and scenery you have down there in Devon We are returning to Croyde / Putts again this year after a really nice stay last year. We will again be bringing with us again our 12 year old daughter who got hooked on surfing but now wants a wet suit!... problem is she only tries to surf for 2 weeks out of the year and me (misrable dad) won't buy her a new one. So I wondered if you sell second hand wet suits or know of anyone who has a decent one to fit a slim 12 year old (anything to stop her and the missus moaning ) Look forward to hearing from you (re the wetsuit) and returning to your little pink shop@croyde, hopefully for some sun and surf Catch u later

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Dave Taylor Nottingham

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Date:: 13 Oct 2000

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I didn't see an airport on your map. If I was flying from Chicago USA how could I get there. I am considering a surf vacation to your area, if I can do it affordably.

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Thanks, N8

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Date:: 13 Oct 2000

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At 46 years of age I decided to take up bodyboarding! (although I have been dabbling for the past 10 years). For the past two years I've been visiting Saunton and Croyde as often as I can (I live in Kent not renowned for consistent surf but it does have its rare moments) I am coming back to Croyde for a week starting 11 Sept and would like to hire a board to have a go at stand up. What type of board would you recommend and could you give any advice to an absolute novice. Any tips would be much appreciated. Regards

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Nigel ( Old Sponger)

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Date:: 13 Oct 2000

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THANKS FOR E MAIL I DO COME IN THE SHOP WHEN WE ARE DOWN THERE WE HAVE BEENGOING TO CROYDE FOR THIRTY YEARS AND IT IS A VERY SPEACIAL PLACE FOR US LIKE IT IS FOR YOU I AM NOT SURE ABOUT RUDA I THINK YATES AS DONE A GOOD JOB ON IT BUT I FEEL IT AS LOST ITS MAGIC

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REGARDS DAVE

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Date:: 13 Oct 2000

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Steve hello Finally getting keypad to paper- was in your shop last week and glad to finally meet you. I am the guy with the 2 impatient kids that wanted to trade in a 6foot7 board for something longer...well maybe I should hold onto it for those hollower low tide sessions and just buy something longer- So I would appreciate it a huge amount if you could keep an eye out for me- I am looking for something with a shortboard shape, but 7 foot plus- just need a bit of length and bouyancy to keep me going on the slacker days but need to be able to duckdive it - forgive the stupid question (I have never ridden a longboard) how do people cope with them in the impact zone - how do you get under waves?)

Forgive the stupid question- I am sure you get you share of those- anyway- keep an eye out for the board- anything around 300 squid should be fine

Second thing is (this is for real) I am seeking a camper van also!! So if you hear of anything please let me know - I missed the last one that you had advertised by a few days! I am after anthing reliable, decent sized motor, and not rusted away...

Surf looking not to bad at all today and I wish I was there. Sorry we did not make it back to the shop the next day to get the keyrings, but the kids were full of it after breaking camp earlier in the morning and I had to get going...Do you sell any of that stuff online? Hope you are well and thanks for your time in the shop you guys were just great- will see you next time I am there... best regards

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Graham McGuinness

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Date:: 13 Oct 2000

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Hi there, Just wanted to say that we had a great four days and in no small part to you guys. Cheers for the hire equipment and for all the friendly advice. we'll be back. Stunning female staff helps of course!

See you next year!

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Nick Blinco

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Date:: 13 Oct 2000

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Hi guys great web site, could you help please bought a hot but 11/20 bb yesterday from the shop, should i use a wax on the bottom ? sorry guys new to this game

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Regards John

Email:: joshgraddon@hotmail.com
Date:: 13 Oct 2000

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were are wetsuit gloves

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josh

Email:: mda00ljr@sheffield.ac.uk
Date:: 11 Oct 2000

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I would just like to say, that the guy running the surfing club at Sheffield uni had never heard of Saunton....Just thought that was quite funny! I also like the raining effect on the Croyde sign picture!

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Email:: soulsurfer@britsurf .co.uk
Date:: 10 Oct 2000

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"Just Happened by" There's no shortage of places to surf round the UK (mind you an artficial reef at bournemouth is not a bad idea but that's another story) its just that people are gregarious and tend to follow the fashion. I agree there are probably a lot of people at Croyde that would do a lot better elsewhere. Please note if you are a beginner Saunton is a much better spot and there is more than enough room for everyone. I know some of the top surfers who prefer it because if they just walk a mile down the beach they can always have the whole break to themselves on the busiest day of the year! The same is true for woolacombe and/or Puts

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Soul Surfer

Email:: marks@surfworld.com
Date:: 08 Oct 2000

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Hey Nik meant to say waaaasssupppp last time but ranting got the better of me!! Getting battered off E Canada by the next hurricane you guys can expect!! Whos the anonymous muppet that cant get a woman??

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Email:: Nicshilleto25@hotmail.com
Date:: 08 Oct 2000

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Hello mark saunders wots 'appening?

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Nic shilleto

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Date:: 06 Oct 2000

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just happned across your site and it seems that there is a bad vibe going on at Croyde - too many people chasing too few waves. The solution maybe to build artificial reefs like the one proposed at bournemouth. I can't see surfing growing at its current rate without this kind of increase in surfable spots.

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Email:: marks@surfworld.com
Date:: 06 Oct 2000

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So many people looking for tips to make it "out back" when Croyde is at a decent size. You should realize, if your not able your not capable and are only endangering yourself and the guys who have put in the time and earned the right to be out there. Surely it does not take a gifted mind to see that YOU less experienced guys, and yes that includes the mals, waveskis and the MAJORITY of spongers would have more fun, get more waves and progress faster surfing a smaller, more manageable wave. Lets face it, just about anywhere in the UK is more manageable than Croyde on its day. As for the question in why WE get angry doing something we love......well think Ive answered that already, havent I?? Ive surfed here since the age of 9......18 years.....and lets all agree on one thing; weve all got a responsibility to clean up Croyde, not just Yatesy!! Great pictures of Friday.....I missed it by a few thousand miles!! One more thing .... Croyde is not the place for surf schools and hired equipment......stop this madness now!!

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msaunders

Email:: soulsurfer@britsurf.co.uk
Date:: 06 Oct 2000

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Ross: yes you can shape boards out of polysyrene foam but it is weaker and more difficult to handle than the official foam and may need some sort of strengthening stringer to reinforce it. Makes for light boards though.

Hi pink shop! expect to be round for a browse and a chat this weekend sometime. We have a BWSA competition and Meetup in the Thatch this weekend.

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Soul surfer Woolacombe

Email:: Rossduval@yahoo.co.uk
Date:: 05 Oct 2000

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can you make surf board from normal house insulation foam like you get from B&Q or home base. if you make broads useing this foam what problem's might you run in to ?

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Ross

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Date:: 05 Oct 2000

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Why do people bother getting angry when they're meant to be doing something they love and have fun doing?

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Date:: 04 Oct 2000

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let off steam with no bad language?????

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Email:: soulsurfer@britsurf.co.uk
Date:: 03 Oct 2000

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Hi y'all just thought I'd make my mark. great surfcam and don't object to the music. On the subject of getting out the back in heavy conditions the important thing is to get some sort of duck dive to get under the waves rather than through or over them. but don't get too worried cos 'if you cant get out there in general you shouldn't BE out there!

Regular surf prospects notes and links back here from http://i.am/soul.surfer

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Soul Surfer Woolacombe

Email:: jack@perry-associates.co.uk
Date:: 03 Oct 2000

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I have been surfing for over 6 months and doing ok. The only hassle I have is just waiting for a wave. I just can't seem to sit on the board and wait. All I seem to do is go off to the side and end up looking like a twat. Any helpful tips. I'm using a mini mal at the moment.

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jack

Email:: photokid@yahoo.com
Date:: 02 Oct 2000

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Would someone please tell a_kc1@hotmail.com to cut his hair, it is far too long. And do something with all those earrings everywhere. Mum XXX

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Mum, Braunton

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Date:: 02 Oct 2000

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A little knowledge is a dangerous thing. Every rectum in Croyde contributes to the sewage problem and the responsability for disposal lies with SSW. They are now offering full UV but the NIMBY (Not In My Back Yard) phenemonom is preventing it's contruction. The blame for this is not actually with Paul Yates. As for dog poo floating in the line-up on a weekend that saw epic possibly triple overhead waves at Croyde....I don't think so. Can't paddle 9'1" out? get a real surfboard or go somewhere smaller.

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Barny

Email:: a_kc1@hotmail.com
Date:: 01 Oct 2000

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Right this is my problem! I ride a 9'1 long board and when it's bigger than about 4ft as in fri sat and sun this past week i can't get out the back. The thing is i'm dying to get out the back. And the other thing someone should tell that twat Yates to clean his beach up cos pantie liners and dog shit floating across my board really piss me off. You said no bad words but that has to be said!!!! Happy surfing concerned Saunton surfer with long hair and many piercings.

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Email:: davecramps@hotmail.com
Date:: 01 Oct 2000

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hi i went to croyde yesterday and found it very hard to get out back any tips from dave

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Email:: Mattsaund1@aol.com
Date:: 30 Sep 2000

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You could improve this site by 1) Cutting the music out. I'm not criticising your taste but it gets kinda annoying. 2) Cutting down the file size, or loosing your animated gifs. Flippin roasting photos of Croyde that day, I went in, it was good. Hope you don't take this the wrong way.

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Email:: shitloader69@hotmail.com
Date:: 30 Sep 2000

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Lynmouth. Why do most people bother. You've infested croyde and now you are spreading to lynmouth. Leave us alone

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Date:: 30 Sep 2000

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Epic Surf.... Excellent Pictures

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Simon why dont you rephrase your question - "are there any Bodyboarding clubs?" coz everyone knows that all bodyboarders are gay!