One wave, one dream, one unknown location...

As much as I love that secret spots still exist all over the place, it does my nana that I don't know where they are!

Source: www.swellnet.com.au

Good surfing and bad attitude

So, on the back of yesterday's post, I'm posting more retro surfing.

I think the guys that can bone this style out are fantastic to watch.

The only thing I don't like about this clip, is when its 'star' finds a dead sea bird on the beach that has died from being entangled in our pollution. For some reason the guy finds this funny - I think it's tragic! Part of surfing is having nature show you the wonders of the environment we share. I would expect the surfing experience to heighten people's sensitivity to animals dieing because of us - and not make them laugh at it. Disappointing...

Anyway, I hope you enjoy the wave riding at least:

Smooth surfing

Play time on a point

Retro 'stuff' is coming back - and it's back in surfing too.

Retro isn't really my cup of tea unless it's a style thing. The way I see it from a performance perspective, is that we want modern performance because it's better performance. And better performance is, well, better. I love how new boards turn better and hold their rail better for example. I love it how they are lighter and (often) stronger. I feel all of these benefits are tangible and real. I see this as good.

Despite these personal positions on performance, I do love this clip (see link below) of a guy who's going all retro in the water and ripping it up! I dig the super cool style.

This is one particularly for the longboarders out there:

Fun times on a log

Small and sloppy

Despite being quite a serious and dramatic shot, this photo is also quite amusing.

If you look closely, you can see the surfer looking up at the wave and thinking something along the lines of: 'what the heck have I got myself into here?!'

It's a bit late to be second-guessing oneself I think...

Source: www.surfline.com

Running from the axe

I can relate to this grommie in many ways.

During some rides, you spend little time looking for a place to do a bit of a turn - you're simply racing along hoping to survive!

This little guy may be quite the surfer, but at this moment he looks like he's holding on for dear life...

Source: www.tracksmag.com.au

Another surfing frontier?

Russia. Wow!

This clip popped up on line and I jumped on it.

The waves are small but good and fun looking. What captured me the most however, was how beautiful that part of the world really is.

From Russia with love

As unexpected Russia is as a surf destination, it seems to be right up my alley in terms of where I would love to head on a surf trip. Exotic, serenity, pits and nature. Could it get any better? Yes - sharing it with my girlfriend (who rips!) and my close surfing buddies!

When in doubt, perve on barrels...

This clip is of a surf spot here in Victoria, Australia - my 'local' stomping ground.

Victoria satellite photo

Even though I've been surfing here for around seven years now, I've no idea where this spot could be. Actually, I do have an idea, but I'd have to search it out.

There goes next weekend...

Footage: YouTube