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Why Do You Love Windsurfing?

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Created by jh2703 > 9 months ago, 23 Feb 2010
jh2703
NSW, 1222 posts
24 Feb 2010 12:38AM
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It doesn't matter if the swells big all small, Whether I'm out there doing it or just watching others...These sorts of moments are just pure magic.

Fraggle
WA, 72 posts
24 Feb 2010 12:27AM
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Amen

TrevNewman
VIC, 237 posts
24 Feb 2010 8:37AM
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When conditions are right it's pure magic, for me the time in between sessions feels like I am sort of holding my breath, nothing better than a big sesh and kicking back afterwards with a brewski & grilling some eggplant on the barbie.

sboardcrazy
NSW, 8072 posts
24 Feb 2010 9:04AM
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jh2703 said...












It doesn't matter if the swells big all small, Whether I'm out there doing it or just watching others...These sorts of moments are just pure magic.

I wish..
Still I had the best session Ive had since..the 90's..? last night.1st time Ive had enough wind to get the new board blasting etc..only lasted 1/2 hr but you could probably hear my whoops from the shore..

Trousers
SA, 565 posts
24 Feb 2010 10:29AM
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i love the sheer thrill of it, being in the moment you think of nothing else; there are no bills, no conference calls, no vacuuming, no global-financial meltdown, no monthly reporting cycles.

your entire world is simplified; it reduces to you, the elements, and your rig. and if you're lucky a few good friends to re-live how you just managed to pull back from a major blowout after your board started to tail walk.

windaddict
VIC, 1121 posts
24 Feb 2010 2:37PM
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Trousers said...

i love the sheer thrill of it, being in the moment you think of nothing else; there are no bills, no conference calls, no vacuuming, no global-financial meltdown, no monthly reporting cycles.

your entire world is simplified; it reduces to you, the elements, and your rig. and if you're lucky a few good friends to re-live how you just managed to pull back from a major blowout after your board started to tail walk.




Right on mate, also, windsurfing combines everything mother nature has to offer: Sun, water, surf, and wind!

hardie
WA, 4103 posts
24 Feb 2010 12:36PM
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The FEELING

K Dog
VIC, 1847 posts
24 Feb 2010 4:29PM
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I always loved watching it, then finally did a lesson and am now completely addicted!!!

Agree, all elements combined - its the zen mode of the adrenaline world!

Those pics are awesome!

Windxtasy
WA, 4015 posts
24 Feb 2010 2:44PM
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hardie said...

The FEELING


YES!
The feeling of being pulled along by an unseen power
The speed thrills
The joy of being outside in the sunshine
Excercising without realising you're putting in any effort (because you're having so much fun) and without getting overheated.
The adrenaline high from being on the edge
The satisfaction of constant improvement and the never ending challenge of more to learn.
The camaraderie of other windsurfers (they understand)
and the fact that windsurfers are really nice, generous, helpful, down to earth people.

breakwind
VIC, 27 posts
24 Feb 2010 5:45PM
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TrevNewman said...

the time in between sessions feels like I am sort of holding my breath



Yes, that pretty much sums it up for me. I dont live to windsurf, I windsurf to live.

windaddict
VIC, 1121 posts
24 Feb 2010 6:47PM
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breakwind said...

Yes, that pretty much sums it up for me. I dont live to windsurf, I windsurf to live.



Hence my alias name

ducati
QLD, 472 posts
24 Feb 2010 6:28PM
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I windsurf cause all the girls think i'm sooo coooool

sboardcrazy
NSW, 8072 posts
24 Feb 2010 8:19PM
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ducati said...

I windsurf cause all the girls think i'm sooo coooool

Watch out that attitude generally precedes an embarassing stack or similar.

NotWal
QLD, 7428 posts
25 Feb 2010 12:07AM
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ducati said...

I windsurf cause all the girls think i'm sooo coooool


No, they just like you for your dog.

greenleader
QLD, 5283 posts
25 Feb 2010 12:29AM
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.....because i can sing songs out loud as i am bottom turning!

can't do that in the shower , hey!

P.C_simpson
NSW, 1489 posts
25 Feb 2010 2:33AM
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My name is P.C Simpson and i'm a windsurfaholic

nosinkanow
NSW, 441 posts
25 Feb 2010 3:04AM
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Because I can't hear my wife and kids out there. Ouch! No dearest I was only joking....sheesh.

westhammer
WA, 506 posts
25 Feb 2010 12:19AM
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Cause Chillvers,Drake,DarbyNewman and that german bloke shwhitzer, made it possible,i fkn luv them ol cnts

sboardcrazy
NSW, 8072 posts
25 Feb 2010 4:24AM
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NotWal said...

ducati said...

I windsurf cause all the girls think i'm sooo coooool


No, they just like you for your dog.

Yeah.. Do you want a pet portrait painted ?

ducati
QLD, 472 posts
25 Feb 2010 9:04AM
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sboardcrazy said...

NotWal said...

ducati said...

I windsurf cause all the girls think i'm sooo coooool


No, they just like you for your dog.

Yeah.. Do you want a pet portrait painted ?




Sad but true Notwal, that dog is just the bestest chick magnet.

SBC I'd luv you to do a pet portrait, but unfortunately I spend all my money on windsurfing gear and dog food

petermac33
WA, 6415 posts
25 Feb 2010 8:01AM
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leave my worries behind for a while.

the feeling. [impossible to describe unless tried the sport]

the exercise.

the fresh air.

the thrill of trying new gear for the first time.

the interest in sailing in a wide variety of conditions. [never forget south beach]

the competition [love a race or three]

the release of all the feel good chemicals that exercise and being in the sun gives.

the sense of achievement you get after sailing for a few hours.

did read in mag once, scott mckercher say that surfing [not windsurfing] is the pinnacle of life.

for me, 25 to 30 knots at peli-point on my 3.3m tush rock and 80litre slalom board.








sboardcrazy
NSW, 8072 posts
25 Feb 2010 11:47AM
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ducati said...

sboardcrazy said...

NotWal said...

ducati said...

I windsurf cause all the girls think i'm sooo coooool


No, they just like you for your dog.

Yeah.. Do you want a pet portrait painted ?




Sad but true Notwal, that dog is just the bestest chick magnet.

SBC I'd luv you to do a pet portrait, but unfortunately I spend all my money on windsurfing gear and dog food

Sailboarding gear I can believe but a little dog like that can't eat that much !Sounds like the story I get from horse owners..What sort of Ducati do you have ?( I assume it's a ducati although you can't see much).I can paint bikes too..


ka43
NSW, 3082 posts
25 Feb 2010 12:30PM
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Cause it makes beer taste better!!!!!

boardswa
WA, 72 posts
25 Feb 2010 11:36AM
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Because it was my escape from the rat race - alas the rats are following..

sboardcrazy
NSW, 8072 posts
25 Feb 2010 3:09PM
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Great stress relief + a way to get exercise when its too hot for anything else.Most exciting thing I do these days unfortunately.. except for gallop the horse & I haven't done that for about a year..

Pointman
WA, 435 posts
25 Feb 2010 1:50PM
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Trousers said...

i love the sheer thrill of it, being in the moment you think of nothing else; there are no bills, no conference calls, no vacuuming, no global-financial meltdown, no monthly reporting cycles.

your entire world is simplified; it reduces to you, the elements, and your rig. and if you're lucky a few good friends to re-live how you just managed to pull back from a major blowout after your board started to tail walk.




What he said.

Bender
WA, 2226 posts
25 Feb 2010 2:31PM
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Pointman said...

Trousers said...

i love the sheer thrill of it, being in the moment you think of nothing else; there are no bills, no conference calls, no vacuuming, no global-financial meltdown, no monthly reporting cycles.

your entire world is simplified; it reduces to you, the elements, and your rig. and if you're lucky a few good friends to re-live how you just managed to pull back from a major blowout after your board started to tail walk.




What he said.


DITTO!!!!!!!!!!!!!

deXtrous
NSW, 451 posts
26 Feb 2010 3:41PM
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windaddict said...

Trousers said...

i love the sheer thrill of it, being in the moment you think of nothing else; there are no bills, no conference calls, no vacuuming, no global-financial meltdown, no monthly reporting cycles.

your entire world is simplified; it reduces to you, the elements, and your rig. and if you're lucky a few good friends to re-live how you just managed to pull back from a major blowout after your board started to tail walk.




Right on mate, also, windsurfing combines everything mother nature has to offer: Sun, water, surf, and wind!


What about air????


Oh wait that's kiting!

mineral1
WA, 4564 posts
26 Feb 2010 1:58PM
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deXtrous said...

What about air????


Oh wait that's kiting!


Don’t think the topic originator was asking as to what’s between your ears Einstein[}:)]

Mrgob
116 posts
26 Feb 2010 6:38PM
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I don't like it. I hate it. It takes all my money,wrecks my social life, infuriates the family, and busts up my body! And that's just for starters!

But I,m addicted to it, and will be carried off in my coffin jibbering if they bury me on a windy surfy day.

pierrec45
NSW, 2005 posts
26 Feb 2010 11:10PM
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It's for the physical aspects of it. Keeps me fit.
The rest is all gravy.



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