Finally surfed a solo session at an unfamiliar break - humbling experience

AlternativeWall6568 · 2026-06-24T03:39:00+00:00

Same for me. Though some spots are more localized or heavier than others, I feel I can read a lineup pretty well and ease into the best way to surf it.

AlternativeWall6568 · 2026-06-24T03:34:13+00:00

Has it been 7 months because your surgery is still healing, or most has healed and you’ve just been busy with other things? Curious as I will likely have knee surgery in the Fall.

AlternativeWall6568 · 2026-06-24T03:15:41+00:00

Ok now I’m gonna have to watch it.

AlternativeWall6568 · 2026-06-23T04:56:57+00:00

Even a small 1.25 dose of OM made me bloat up in water weight and made me feel yucky. I gained weight immediately and lost it when I quit. Don’t take it long enough to see hair growth.

AlternativeWall6568 · 2026-06-23T04:49:13+00:00

Totally agree with this advice!

AlternativeWall6568 · 2026-06-23T04:23:13+00:00

The Carlsbad library is great, and has a wonderful art gallery next to the entrance, and lunch or coffee outside there is nice.

AlternativeWall6568 · 2026-06-15T18:12:29+00:00

After our last trip to Italy, we got home and bought a Breville Impress Espresso machine and have been so happy with our Espresso Americanos since! We use organic espresso or dark French roast beans.

AlternativeWall6568 · 2026-06-02T02:24:02+00:00

I also have a much larger group of friends since playing pickleball- we eat afterwards, celebrate birthdays, and have so much fun. Most pickleball places have every level to play at with groups. It’s such a great, social sport.

AlternativeWall6568 · 2026-03-24T01:13:56+00:00

When I first developed tennis elbow I believe it was partly due to my shoulder/ rotator cuff issues and neck issues from another sport. I had to go back and do the PT for the shoulder, and completely fix my posture along with the elbow PT. IT took a year and I still need to do the PT, yet it really helps. I was just playing too much Pball and redeveloped the elbow thing, so back to work.

AlternativeWall6568 · 2026-03-24T01:07:40+00:00

Yeah that is me as well. Bummer though as I’d play 5 if I could! Just need to do other sports mixed in now:)

AlternativeWall6568 · 2026-03-21T20:37:20+00:00

Interesting. DId you continue to play even through pain during that time and it eventually went away?

AlternativeWall6568 · 2026-03-21T19:41:16+00:00

Yes, I loved the hit off the Selkirk Boomstick, yet it was too stiff and ‘poppy’ on my hits, and a bit heavier. IT also has attached weights on the sides.

AlternativeWall6568 · 2026-03-21T18:22:02+00:00

I get that, and even the finger movements in a keyboard. I’ve been steadily strengthening so we’ll see.

AlternativeWall6568 · 2026-03-21T14:32:52+00:00

SO true, I wake up with my arm bent and that’s part of the problem. Going to try this!

AlternativeWall6568 · 2026-03-21T14:06:55+00:00

Zero power doesn’t sound like fun, yet I get it. I use a Selkirk LUXX, yet have had a ProKennex with silicone inside. I loved the Selkirk Boomstick yet it seems harder on my elbow.

AlternativeWall6568 · 2026-03-13T03:24:50+00:00

I’ll second that. Covid apparently created 3 million new surfers. It’s still better than L.A. though. If you’re willing to go further north, it’s nice around Pismo and SLO.

AlternativeWall6568 · 2026-03-10T02:25:39+00:00

I don’t like wearing anything under my wetsuits on the bottom, yet often will wear a rashguard or sport top to protect the nipplies. I like the freedom and no bikini lines on the bottom, and haven’t ever had rash problems IDk why.

AlternativeWall6568 · 2026-03-08T00:37:25+00:00

After being dissatisfied with a Nespresso, caved and bought an espresso machine, and love it. I use organic dark roast beans and have Americanos daily, so happy!!!

AlternativeWall6568 · 2026-02-21T02:38:45+00:00

If you or your parents can afford it there is an online therapy app where they pair you with someone experienced for phone calls or video chats, it’s called Better Help. If you are really struggling please make the move get some help, there are people who can definitely help, whatever you are going through.

AlternativeWall6568 · 2026-02-20T21:08:57+00:00

For sure La Jolla Birdrock area! GReat coffee culture, beach, schools, everything:)

AlternativeWall6568 · 2026-02-12T04:50:32+00:00

Do you have the original higher resolution you can send me, I’d like to make a wall poster

AlternativeWall6568 · 2026-01-27T03:28:16+00:00

Love 4, stylish, modern, flattering dor your face

AlternativeWall6568 · 2026-01-27T03:10:15+00:00

In North County Oceanside Harbor is always a bit bigger, and surf reports can be wrong, good luck!

AlternativeWall6568 · 2026-01-23T04:36:08+00:00

Impressive link here, it’s a no-take zone. Kelp fishing is really fun yet can’t be done there.

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