How do you guys get by on flat days?

by **Katsura** » Wed Jul 27, 2011 6:52 am

DOH day today @ Sunshine coast - if you are a smallish lobster that is. And the outlook for the rest of the week looks worse.
I'm getting depressed, also don't have any money or time to travel to other spots.
Need something to get over this depression. Surfing is worse than drug, the come down is much harder to endure!
Just curious what do you guys do on flat days and can't go anywhere for a fix?

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by **travelzomg** » Wed Jul 27, 2011 8:44 am

training...
mainly working on muscles trough paddle training and on balance...

by **Aloha** » Thu Jul 28, 2011 3:40 am

If it's summer then I generally go body surfing as there is usually just enough swell to do that. I don't do it in winter as going body surfing in a wetsuit seems a bit weird, and you can't lie in the sand afterwards for an hour like in summer. If it's completely flat then sometimes it's a sign to get things done around the house that you keep putting off.

There's also (heaven forbid it) the SUP for the small days, not my cup of tea.

Most things will cost money but if you invest wisely you can have a lot of fun on one purchase.

Here in Sydney flat days in the summer/spring often have quite a lot of wind so it's an option to get into sailing, kite surfing or wind surfing. I've got a 14' Hobie Cat for days like that. There's also the snorkelling, or, spear-fishing option. Then there's normal fishing, or fishing in a cheap tinny.

by **surf doc** » Thu Jul 28, 2011 4:12 am

First I watch some surf videos on youtube, then grab the iPod and go for a killer run while I mind surf.

by **kazawaza2000** » Thu Jul 28, 2011 7:30 am

dance dance dance, then dance

by **travelzomg** » Thu Jul 28, 2011 8:53 am

oh yeah, i forgot:

annoye everybody around me by crying about the lack of waves...

by **frreako104** » Thu Jul 28, 2011 8:06 pm

I'll still swim in the ocean if by it. If not I try to enjoy my summer days. I also do some tabletop RPGs, spend time with family and friends, and try to enjoy life

by **nflsurfing1** » Sat Aug 06, 2011 11:41 am

I usually fish either inshore or offshore when its flat, which is more often than not.

by **asanchez223** » Sun Aug 07, 2011 7:46 pm

I skateboard.

by **JoeH** » Fri Aug 12, 2011 8:00 pm

Skimboard great fun a great investmant for flat days

by **jay32** » Sat Aug 13, 2011 7:59 am

Ive been wondering what to do on flat days or weeks! and decided to have a go at stand up paddle boarding...
I think it will be great fun paddling around seeing bits of the coast you wouldnt normally get to see.

But this new idea is going to have to wait until I can save enough cash to subsidise it!! I didnt realise how how expensive the stand up boards and paddles are!!!

How do you guys get by on flat days?

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