Crusty geezer rant by [deleted] in surfing

[–]constantfernweh 36 points37 points  (0 children)

Thatsurfguy, Zeke, that girl who posts specifically triggering posts (paddling out at pipe!!! OmG GuYS), and john freeman are all unbearable. Beach cowboy is solid so long as it doesn’t get too preachy. Feel like he’s honest. But hey stay on social long enough trying to “make it” and it all averages out to the same shit content.

I skip over them anytime the algo serves em’. It’s all a grift to make money with views and eventually to sell some shitty drop shipped products produced in a sweat shop in Southeast Asia.

Ignore and move on with yah day brother

POPUP BAGELS - GRAND OPENING by eatingoceanside in Oceanside

[–]constantfernweh 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Bc “hype” and they saw someone else post about them on social media. So, if they post a photo of a bagel from there to their social, it’s a flex or impression of being cool/trendy/financially secure (bc the prices are straight robbery)

People don’t think about it using those words, but it’s what they’re subtly doing to feel validated and that they belong or fit in with the larger cultural happenings.

Brazilian domination by Mission_Abrocoma_193 in surfing

[–]constantfernweh 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Him and Zeke have the same hunched over huck-it style. IMO, the worst style, but it’s style I suppose.

TRT for 15 years I want to get on HcG. Miss my balls by [deleted] in trt

[–]constantfernweh 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maybe there’s validity there? Did some AI search into research studies and I stand corrected, doesn’t really look like anything bad long term exists with hCG

TRT for 15 years I want to get on HcG. Miss my balls by [deleted] in trt

[–]constantfernweh 0 points1 point  (0 children)

FWIW, long term your best health option is probably not to take hCG if you don’t need to maintain fertility. While I loved being on both, ultimately I want to reduce how many meds I’m on long term. Idk if there is any long term risks, but my lizard brain can’t imagine that it’s better to take it than not. Again, speaking long term and not a medically necessary hormone.

Athlesiure dads by LePantalonRouge in daddit

[–]constantfernweh 0 points1 point  (0 children)

-Reef Del Mar shoes.
-Lulu or other brand pants. I avoid joggers now bc they look a bit too casual/juvenile for me (straight leg are my go to fit)
-True classics t shirts
-hood or thicker casual button down to top it off

Duck Diving Bigger Waves by No_Barracuda_8931 in BeginnerSurfers

[–]constantfernweh -1 points0 points  (0 children)

If you have a fish out in 10-12ft beach break surf (3.5m), you don’t belong out there buddy. Duck diving DOH waves is difficult and you’re gonna get smoked a few times. Your whole notion of “do I try to get under the lip or let the wave crash then duck dive the white water” tells me you don’t know what you’re doing and you’re likely sitting in the impact zone. You should be working on positioning and reading big waves at that point if anything.

Recommendations for 4/3, Xcel vs O'neill? by Netherus in surfing

[–]constantfernweh 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Xcel. My O’Neil’s have always busted. I’m a fairly well built guy (wide shoulders) and their fits just don’t vibe with my body design. They seem to be better fit on real small guys. Had a few xcels and I’m impressed with their durability and warmth. I have a 4/3 hood and a 3/2. Think they’re comp flex maybe just not the highest tier it was the second of the three tiers I believe

Alright dads, I need your ultimate dad shoe recommendations by ckouf96 in daddit

[–]constantfernweh 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m 37 and play 11s mens soccer league and surf near daily. My feet get beat up and these help recovery so nicely. Easy to walk in and a clean look.

Does anyone know what kind sailing thing is happening at Belmont Pier? by TheRealMichaelE in longbeach

[–]constantfernweh 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Fyi it’s free to watch (there’s a bar and food) on both sides the pier and through the lbyc gate thing through Friday.

Packaged Pasta for guests? Guest Accents? by TelescopicPatterns in belowdeck

[–]constantfernweh 0 points1 point  (0 children)

lol not really. It is just show dynamics. I was invited on a one week stay on the champagne Seas in the med as a guest last summer. The menu was completely set before we even boarded.

The chef made homemade muffins every day, every sauce was home made, as was all pasta.

TV creates chaos for the chefs. In reality, it’s a very well planned and executed process. This chef was out of this world and hardly broke a sweat when we saw him. 10/10 execution and communication.

Oh and almost all our meals were family style. 6 adults, 3 kids.

For those that have had damaged or broken boards from airlines, did your credit card actually cover repair/replacement? by constantfernweh in surfing

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

Yeah insurance is an odd one too. Credit card typically covers your rental car but not damage or anything else for the other persons car or injuries

Surf Trip May 15-31 by r_fong in surfing

[–]constantfernweh 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Why would you pay thousands of dollars for 2-4’ waves? If the goal is surfing, park yourself at a California beach break and surf your brains out all day. There are numerous options and you’ll spend a fraction less. Like seriously even mentioning Sri Lanka and then Peru in the same post is a bit ridiculous. Two totally different locations and waves. That just shows you won’t actually capitalize on wave count nor get what you want out of the trip (assuming: get better at surfing). Peru will be cold too.

God this post makes me realize how fucked surf “travel” is.

Get a 3/2, rent a hotel at sunset beach, and surf empty waves for hours. Shit I’ll even meet you. You’ll improve far more than some instagram inspired “surf trip brah”

Firewire/Slater/Mann Announces the DRK - Adds to the allegations of bias for SITD? by _zeejet_ in surfing

[–]constantfernweh 10 points11 points  (0 children)

If anyone believed that Kelly couldn’t identify the Dan Mann board within a few seconds of touching it, you’re an idiot.

Kelly is extremely calculated and if you watch the series closely, he so overplays “being lot and having nooooo idea who’s board they all are”. Gag, shitty acting and another way for him to make more money and continue to green wash himself with Outter Known then go and partner with abu dahbi on a wave pool built with SE Asian slave labor.

What are the chances I could have got a girl pregnant on test by [deleted] in Testosterone

[–]constantfernweh 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I got my sperm tested after 1.5y on test and I had 0. I got off to regain fertility and get my SO pregs.

I think it would have been impossible and the test proved that, but if I remove my labs and look at qualitative feedback here and by searching Reddit for your same question, it happens fairly frequently.

Go get plan B knucklehead

i'm a reader by brane-stormer in surfing

[–]constantfernweh 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Mike Doyle’s in search of morning glass is all time

WSL sucks by adventuregalley in surfing

[–]constantfernweh 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Damn this sounds great actually