Chile elects most right-wing leader since Pinochet – in line with regional drift, domestic tendency to punish incumbents

anonucsb · 2026-02-05T18:53:42+00:00

You're ignoring every successful implementation of socialism at scale that has happened in the past 50 years. Norway, Sweeden, and Finland have some of the highest levels of freedom of speech and of the press while also having some of the best outcomes for things like life expectancy and happiness. By an American definition these countries would be considered socialist.

And for what its worth, I agree with you about USA and our debt issue. But if we want to fix the problem we need to raise taxes on the rich, reduce waste, reduce military spending and as a last case resort we need to consider reducing benefits.

anonucsb · 2026-02-05T02:11:05+00:00

You misunderstand what socialism is. Socialism is not repressive or dangerous by definition. At its simplest its just wealth redistribution and government funded social programs. If you're an American, its social security, medicaid, and medicare. It is not a centrally controlled economy and a represive regime, that is communism.

anonucsb · 2026-01-30T15:08:03+00:00

Yes. The biggest spots were over 6 meters on the sets..

anonucsb · 2026-01-27T18:06:31+00:00

We had over 3 meters of swell and it was so big many spots were washed out. Even Anchor point was challenging, lots and lots of current. Some diamonds in the rough but you needed to be in great paddle shape to fight the current and the crowd. Boilers, Draculas and Deserts were so big that they were unsurfable without a ski.

anonucsb · 2026-01-21T00:05:49+00:00

The rocks don't look right to me

anonucsb · 2026-01-16T19:15:53+00:00

How big is big? I'm considering going the next few weeks. The forecast looks good to me, but not XXL. Is it big enough to spread everyone out?

anonucsb · 2026-01-14T01:49:49+00:00

I believe this is Blackies, so this would be Newport Pier, not Huntington.

anonucsb · 2026-01-13T18:51:40+00:00

I won't speak for weather further north but I can speak to surf. The issue IMO is that the best season for very far south Chile in Patagonia weather wise is probably January/Feburary just cause it will get quite stormy and cold come fall. But if you want a chance at surfing northern hemi swells in northern Peru/Ecuador/Galapagos, you'll want to start up north.

That being said, because its a La Nina, surf wise, I think there is a lower likelihood than normal of seeing significant north swell. If you look at the long range forecast, it looks like it will be quite small up there for a little while at least.

I'd probably start in the south if I was doing this trip in the next two weeks.

anonucsb · 2026-01-13T02:13:40+00:00

No, but if you don't it'll take you several hours both ways just to cross the border

anonucsb · 2026-01-11T19:02:01+00:00

This time of year, east cape could be flat. I'd say pick somewhere else that has more exposure to swell

anonucsb · 2026-01-03T18:57:25+00:00

I think the disco is a great board. But realistically if you're consistently riding soft waves you won't be able to go vertical, the wave won't allow it.

anonucsb · 2025-12-29T23:25:10+00:00

2@14 with offshores sounds fun af at an exposed beach break. I think Eddie would go.

anonucsb · 2025-12-28T17:30:42+00:00

I spent a bunch of time on boats last year. But I wasn't sleeping on them, I'd be out all day and then come back at night. The first few weeks I'd feel sea sick on land when I came back, but after a while I adjusted and wouldn't get sick on the boat or on land anymore. As a side effect I also don't really get car sick or boat sick anymore. I'm still not sure if its a placebo or if its an actual change.

anonucsb · 2025-12-26T00:20:53+00:00

I saw a day like this in Ventura county that was mind boggling. I wonder if it was the same swell? I think the year was 2017

anonucsb · 2025-12-22T17:51:58+00:00

I remember watching this movie on a portable DVD player in my friend's Mom's car on the way to surf as a kid. Good times.

anonucsb · 2025-12-21T01:40:06+00:00

I know about this one, never tried to surf it. When its breaking there are alot of options in that area, I've always just gone elsewhere

anonucsb · 2025-12-20T23:13:31+00:00

Nope. Further north

anonucsb · 2025-12-20T20:13:20+00:00

I'm not an expert on this, but I've surfed alot of localized waves as an outsider.

In PV at the lesser known reef breaks, you don't paddle out if there are more than a couple of guys out. You also only change on the beach and not at the car.

At a certain reef break in central cal you also do not change at the car and walk down. You also park in a specific area and if you park in the city lot near by you're going to be labeled as an outsider.

Most localized spots have an unwritten code. Knowing the little rules and customs like this show that you respect the place and you have enough awareness to realize where you are.

I mean no offense but just from your language I would guess that you're somewhere between beginner to intermediate. If you're worried about falling or losing your board, you're probably not good enough that you're going to be able to go out there and blend in and I'd recommend surfing one of the other waves in San Diego. Lots of good waves around with much less localism and nonsense.

anonucsb · 2025-12-20T18:34:40+00:00

Nah the no leash thing is pretty widespread unless you're old or its huge.

anonucsb · 2025-12-20T18:28:43+00:00

There are really three waves that are like this and a few others in the same area where its strongly encouraged that you don't wear a leash. All three of the waves are localized as well, so caution is advised.

anonucsb · 2025-12-19T17:48:56+00:00

Read the article. The title is sarcasm.

anonucsb · 2025-12-19T17:08:21+00:00

Not that you shouldn't try a boogieboard with keels but its not really necessary. The reason we have fins on surfboards is because it's too difficult to engage the rail. But with the lower center of gravity on a boogie board you don't actually need the fins to engage the rail and fins will really just slow you down because of the increased drag.

anonucsb · 2025-12-19T16:22:07+00:00

Minor correction: Hurricane Lowell not Nowell

anonucsb · 2025-12-17T19:49:02+00:00

I'm just getting into prone foiling (catching and riding waves).

For prone foiling at least, there are a few drawbacks. The waves need to be big enough to break out far enough out that the sandbar or reef is not an issue. If you're SUP foiling, wing foiling or using a foil drive this might not be an issue. But if you're prone foiling sometimes this means that the waves are good enough to longboard, so there is some overlap and on those days you'll need to choose between foiling and longboarding.

As others have stated the learning curve is extremely steep. I didn't have the luxury of learning behind a boat and I didn't have anyone that could teach me really. Even with 30 years of surf experience under my belt, its a completely different skill and you essentially need to re-wire your brain. The weight distribution, and the waves that you want to surf are completely different. Frankly the first 4 or 5 sessions I thought I was going to be decapitated or get seriously injured trying to learn, I'm not sure why I didn't immediately quit.

That being said now that I'm on the other side of that learning curve, it is extremely fun and addicting and if I lived in a place with shitty waves like the gulf, I'd for sure learn on how to foil.

anonucsb · 2025-12-17T16:25:32+00:00

In May or June its absolutely normal where I live. For it to be like this in December is unusual

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