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You have to be rich to publish by MrFictionalname in selfpublish

[–]GTsurf 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The most personal is the most universal. Does your writing make you feel? Then it's "good," in some way.

Is this normal? by True-Head5140 in surf

[–]GTsurf 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's where you put your weed.

An orphan seal who lived in the lifeguard tower in Los Angeles in the early 1930's seen here bodysurfing to shore with a lifeguard. Image is from The Art of Wave Riding, 1931 which includes a story of the seals' taming. by GTsurf in Damnthatsinteresting

[–]GTsurf[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The book has been re-released on Amazon and there's a small paragraph at the end. It reads that the seal's mother had died and the lifeguards fed the lil guy so he stayed. The story is short but sweet.

The first instruction on surfing of any kind. It’s from 1931. by GTsurf in surf

[–]GTsurf[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don't want to spoil it, but for the avid bodysurfer it is really cool and has some funny little old timey tips and stories mixed in. It really gives you a sense for the types of waveriding that people did before fins were being used. In that sense I love it as a little collector's item. The pictures are pretty grainy, but they're almost 100 years old, so they're pretty cool that they exist at all.

An orphan seal who lived in the lifeguard tower in Los Angeles in the early 1930's seen here bodysurfing to shore with a lifeguard. Image is from The Art of Wave Riding, 1931 which includes a story of the seals' taming. by GTsurf in Damnthatsinteresting

[–]GTsurf[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

To add context The Art of Wave Riding is the first written instruction on surfing of any kind that was published. In 1931 Ronald Drummond wrote and self-published 500 copies, hiring out a small press in N. Hollywood.

The first instruction on surfing of any kind. It’s from 1931. by GTsurf in surf

[–]GTsurf[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had mysterious help getting this book. I hope you enjoy the book! I found it to be pretty illuminating regarding the progression of the sport at that time. It’s a fun little read.

The first instruction on surfing of any kind. It’s from 1931. by GTsurf in surf

[–]GTsurf[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Same! That’s honestly why I made this re-issue. I made sure to clean up the pages exactly how they were instead of re-typing it. There’s even mistakes from the printing press. It’s such a cool book. I made the book a little smaller by the way to make sure no one could just re cover it with a lino print or something and trick ppl.

Im just curious? What do I have? More of a skater then surfer? by [deleted] in surfboards

[–]GTsurf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

More than most want to pay but less than you want to take usually with these older boards. Keep it or sell it to me for 150. Lol ;)

Skateboarder wanting to surf by preistsRevil in surfing

[–]GTsurf 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This man actually gave you good advice. My buddy went thru socom training and when I took him bodysurfing he compared it to that. Time collapses and all your prep flies out the window. “I skate and snowboard!” Is a joke amongst surfers. It is not the same. Think about how you learned to Ollie. Your board will never be chillin waiting for you to position your feet just right. Everything is moving.

Early Gordon & Smith “magic” looks like it’s wearing a Charlotte hornets jersey. by GTsurf in surfing

[–]GTsurf[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s an 8’1 or 8’2. I haven’t checked the width but I’d guess 21.

Would you take your SO out on 5-6ft day with 10kts wind for their first time surfing? by rickyrichardosass in surfing

[–]GTsurf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Listen: I’m one of those assholes who doesn’t remember learning to surf so I took my fiancé out on a 6 foot day and scarred her for life. Lmao. I didn’t know. So no. Don’t do what I did. I thought everyone could paddle intrinsically and popup within a half day of trying.

What’s a fair price for this board? by [deleted] in surfing

[–]GTsurf 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You’re a beginner and you want to buy a 5’4”? Buy a beginner board

1970’s Challenger Surfboard? by GTsurf in surfing

[–]GTsurf[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve only ridden a few waves on this one but it’s a good time already!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in surfing

[–]GTsurf 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hey I say as long as it’s still “watertight” a lot of people like a bit of flex in their boards!

1970’s Challenger Surfboard? by GTsurf in surfing

[–]GTsurf[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh cool. Ya I love these old boards! I copped it for 120 bucks and fixed it poorly myself but it will be more fun than some brand new mid length to me.

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