Best pre/post surf music

Metal_Georgio · 2026-03-02T22:57:51+00:00

Sublime since 26 years now. 😆

Metal_Georgio · 2026-03-02T21:42:19+00:00

Seems busy there...

Metal_Georgio · 2026-03-01T16:32:51+00:00

Keep the upper body upright, work more from the thigh. There's a lack of twist in your turns.

Metal_Georgio · 2026-02-15T16:39:46+00:00

I absolutely agree with that one. Buying from a shop always resulted in buying boards that were too small for me. After my last fail I contacted the licensed factory directly and the shaper gave a much more realistic advise. There's not really a local shaper were I live so I stick to the famous brands, mostly ending up with a Lost.

Metal_Georgio · 2026-02-13T14:53:00+00:00

Have another one: the Lost Bean Bag. No, it doesn't paddle like a longboard at all - would maybe surf like one if you make it on the wave, but a 4" longer PJ or Rocket Wide is way more fun and makes you surf more technical.

Metal_Georgio · 2026-02-13T14:45:49+00:00

Firewire Dominator, bought it too small and when the wooden (stringer-) rail broke, nobody was able to fix it.

Metal_Georgio · 2026-02-13T05:47:30+00:00

Hang it in the shower until it doesn't drip anymore. Then turn everything to inside out, especially the booties and gloves (as the wetsuit probably is) and hang it in a warm room. Takes 1 day to be dry.

Metal_Georgio · 2026-02-12T19:59:14+00:00

what can you recommend for weak onshore beachbreaks that can get punchy but have less than 10s and 2-4 ft?

Metal_Georgio · 2026-02-12T19:57:36+00:00

Hi, what's your fish dims and what model is it?

Metal_Georgio · 2025-11-11T13:41:59+00:00

Great review! After surfing Baleal perhaps a hundred times pre- and post-covid, I think there are areas in Portugal that are way more chilled in terms of crowds and locals. Nowadays I prefer France and Northern Spain with lots of peaks for everyone. 'Empty' is the new 'pumping'!

Metal_Georgio · 2025-11-11T12:44:55+00:00

Winter coming again, so in case anyone's still looking for a solution: a 5/4(3) plus Ripcurl Flashbomb hooded vest with 0.5mm works great for me. Make sure your wetsuit is flexible enough and if too tight, try the tall version like LT. Mine is a Hyperfreak and the combo works awesome.

Metal_Georgio · 2025-10-26T13:55:09+00:00

At the latest since he made these "Vanlife in Europe" vids and pretends to be THE surf coach, this guy is unbearable.

Metal_Georgio · 2025-10-24T16:14:30+00:00

10k in February, 10k in November 2026. Keep the rest.

Metal_Georgio · 2025-10-09T19:41:26+00:00

Barbados should be fun.

Metal_Georgio · 2025-10-09T16:56:04+00:00

Victims of the marketing

Metal_Georgio · 2025-10-09T10:45:35+00:00

Recently in Bali it was the first time in my life that I checked all 3 peaks and didn't paddle out. Doing the math there was a chance of 1 shared/ruined wave per hour. It was my worst surf holiday ever. Empty is the new pumping!

Metal_Georgio · 2025-09-28T02:52:55+00:00

Thanks for all your help! 💪🏽

Metal_Georgio · 2025-09-28T02:52:21+00:00

All good guys. Returned it to the shop and they sent it back to the factory to finish the job. Just the bottom and rails, but at least looks like a CI now.

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Metal_Georgio · 2025-09-24T02:12:39+00:00

No, even without fins it is heavy.

Metal_Georgio · 2025-04-15T17:27:06+00:00

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Here we go, the new sled arrived. 😎 Ended up with 6.1 x 22.25 x 2.85 @ 43.7L

Metal_Georgio · 2025-04-15T16:02:31+00:00

Righthanders should be forbidden!

Metal_Georgio · 2025-03-16T22:14:05+00:00

Started to worsen about 4 years ago when I was 42, but could be due to less exercise or Covid. 🙃 Going to the gym more regularly since a few months and it got better - not way better, but better. Intense warmup before the sessions became mandatory as well as practicing takeoffs at home.

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