New Guy

by **ghost_who_surfs** » Sun Aug 07, 2005 11:42 am

Gidday Crew,

Guess I'm the new kid on the block here and from West Australia. I'm 46 Ride a 9'1" Mal that just goes off. My preference is for waves 6-10 ft face, they're just plain fun any bigger and it gets a little heavy depending on where I'm surfing. Look forward to interacting with you Seppo's here on the forums.

Cheers
Greg

**Sponsor**

by **surf patrol** » Mon Aug 08, 2005 12:58 am

Hi there ghost - welcome to Surfing Waves Forum.
Thanks for the pic by the way. If anyone wants to see ghost in the flesh take a look
http://www.surfing-waves.com/waves/pic131.htm

by **WaveJunkie** » Mon Aug 08, 2005 1:10 am

I got a board a week ago today -- 9' 4" Modern, which is a "pop out" from Thailand. Decent shape, 23" wide, 3.25" fat. Lazer formed triple stringer. It's a nice board.

So far, I've been catching waves and riding in on my belly, on the board. 6' nominal waves, Oregon north coast.

I keep promising that "tomorrow I stand" -- but I'm having a good time, and cooking off the tailgate, next to the beach. Grill, cooler, beach chairs, a mat for naps in the truck . . .

by **libby** » Mon Aug 08, 2005 5:12 am

Hey Ghost,

Wow just thought i'd say nice picture, hopefully oneday i will be good as you! I'm Libby (duh) Im 20, i ride a funboard at present as still very much in the learning stages. I'm English but living in New Zealand at the moment. This forum is fantastic, it may not be the most fast moving forum on the net but its so friendly and relativley b*ll sh*t free compared to alot of other sites. Anyways enough random waffling off me have fun and see you around...

Ps if you post more piccies then i think Surf Patrol might (try to) marry you

by **ghost_who_surfs** » Mon Aug 08, 2005 7:36 am

Thanks for the welcome

Wave junkie sound like you've got it wired mate. Cooking off the tail gate etc...makes you wonder what the peasants are doing.

Thank you Libby, my ego is suitably stroked now and I'm stoked you like the pic :wink:

Keep plugging away with that fun board and you'll be as good as anyone and totally addicted to a lifestyle that's truly the source

No worries Surf Patrol got some more if you want 'em.

Cheers
Greg

by **surf patrol** » Tue Aug 09, 2005 4:02 am

ghost_who_surfs wrote:No worries Surf Patrol got some more if you want 'em.

Nice one - post away
This goes for everyone else.

by **WaveJunkie** » Sat Aug 13, 2005 3:08 pm

Yes, cooking off the back of the truck. And you must remember, it's late summer here in August! It beats having to pack up and head somewhere for food when I'm hungry. Besides, most days on the beach it turns into a group beach party. Summer on the beach!

Still -- water temp. is 52F, most days, winter/summer. We get a current coming down from Alaska. Full wet suit, 5/3 mil. boots, gloves, hood.

by **ghost_who_surfs** » Sun Aug 14, 2005 3:32 pm

Sounds like you're well set up. Nothin like impromptu beach parties :wink:

And nothin like being retired

and spending the kids inheritance! Love your avatar!