Agree Noel mate, but its not just this forum that's in trouble I think it's the sport in general. I personally think the sport itself is heading for an identity crisis. I might cop some flack here on saying this, but ive seen a big decline in guys that sup here on the south coast of NSW. But that's only the surfing part. The flat water sport seems to be going ahead but still the south coast guys dont want to take it up. A few crew have really soured the sport around here and the negative comments that are constantly put on this forum are the direct result of their attitudes out in the water.
Somewhere amongst this all and on this forum sup has lost it's fun.
Totally agree..
I know and have met quite a few of the regulars to this forum. However, only 'watch from the sidelines' for good info, debate & just 'share the stoke.' I don't usually get involved in commenting as, these days, it appears there are always sharks circling just to chop you up. These 'sharks', no matter who, should just chill (or go for a SUP).
I'm only a punter who'se been in the SUP sport for 2 years, of my 43 years surfing. I have quite a few SUPs (mainly from AA) & use them all, along with my Mals & Shortboards.
Don't diminish the 'Stoke'. I'll keep watching from the sidelines & continue to share the water with everyone (& serve you another Corona at the Classic).
Classic Hilly nice pic..... a bit of sharing the Stoke going on in this one Brett giving Maddy a few paddle tips......
Good stuff Hilly, love seeing stoked grommets.
Piros, been missing some of your 'hot' shots
Here's one of my youngest competing last Friday at the SUPA comp in Newcastle. Check out the rashie, it came off after one wave and he had to try and put it back on in the lineup while getting smashed. He was so stoked with his performance - didn't care what his place was
i spent more time in the longboard room now, not because i ride one, because its fun and if you bring a bad attitude you a quickly advised your not welcomed.
and getting red thumbed for it on confirms it for me
And I tryed but he is like the energizer bunny he just keeps going and going and going .... I could catch the little man!!