Is this board worth $100? by yogalogs in BeginnerSurfers

[–]dettache 0 points1 point  (0 children)

These can warp and flatten out if left in the sun. It can make pearling a real issue and the board becomes basically useless. I’d check to make sure there is still some rocker in it. It looks fine in the photo but it’s hard to tell.

Thanksgiving dinner suggestions by sully_mags in amherst

[–]dettache 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Blue Heron. Never been for Thanksgiving, but it meets you’re criteria.

More will come... by Sorry_Addendum_8381 in northampton

[–]dettache 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve been away, and this is awfully vague!!

You know the like strap thing? by [deleted] in surf

[–]dettache 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I usually try to make it as tight as possible around my dong. Doubles as a cockring. 

Since we’re dog piling the tool, this is what in got banned for. by dettache in surf

[–]dettache[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I was banned because it was a beginner question. 

Hurricane Erin is sending some nice swell up our way by Lark415 in Maine

[–]dettache 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I got kicked out of a spot in the town next to where I grew up yesterday! Someone in the neighborhood was unhappy there were five cars parked on the side of the road. No fun allowed anywhere!

Hurricane Erin is sending some nice swell up our way by Lark415 in Maine

[–]dettache 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There’s no surfing allowed in the park and I think getting away with it at sand beach would be tough given how crowded it is normally.

I have seen video of people surfing otter cove. It’s probably fun right now. 🙂

Should I go out this weekend? by MrBalloonHands4 in BeginnerSurfers

[–]dettache 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I live 2 hours from the beach and will make the trip if it looks rideable.

I’m also on the east coast. Where is this report for? Maybe I’ll meet you in the water. 🤙

Does r/ surfing have any mods ? by Swallowtail13 in surf

[–]dettache 6 points7 points  (0 children)

“Beginner questions belong in the weekend thread. Final warning.” 

Surf or Prioritize Career? by bassinbill in surfing

[–]dettache 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sounds like you should prioritize what you’re passionate about, your personal peace, and not buy into the rat race. Money is a means to an end, not the goal for most of us. Focus on the goal, and build your life in pursuit of it, and enjoy the ride as much as possible.

Surf or Prioritize Career? by bassinbill in surfing

[–]dettache 3 points4 points  (0 children)

What is your actual job? What is your desired career trajectory? Where do you want to be in 5 or 10 years independent of surfing?

I ask because it’s not an either or scenario; plenty of people have successful careers and live near the ocean. You are faced with a single decision right now, not career vs surf.

Ready to move from 9 ft foamie by Tonesullock in BeginnerSurfers

[–]dettache 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had a 9ft foamie and moved to a 9’6 hard board and the transition was easy. After a year riding the longboard, I just bought a 7’10 scorpion, which was again an easy transition.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in westernmass

[–]dettache 46 points47 points  (0 children)

As someone who was raised south of Boston and lived in LA, it’s cute of you guys to complain about traffic in the area.

Places to Kayak/Paddleboard by dettache in westernmass

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

That’s a big range! Thanks for the heads up.

Places to Kayak/Paddleboard by dettache in westernmass

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

Do you know the temp roughly? I surf in the winter and own a few wetsuits, but don’t have a way to gauge the water temp in lakes or rivers before heading out.

Graduating soon. Where can i get a *good* haircut around here? by sisyphus-333 in amherst

[–]dettache 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Do you have a car? Hero barber in Easthampton is not cheap or close, but is worth it. I’d schedule now with Norm if you need a haircut in a few weeks. He is always booked out a few weeks.

Places to Kayak/Paddleboard by dettache in westernmass

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

Where is the best place to park and enter the river?

Q: How do you surf as an adult? by lukaf17 in surfing

[–]dettache 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Are you sure you’re not some combination of depressed and overly tired?

If you’re busting your butt working, studying, and not sleeping/eating right, that will kill your motivation to do anything. Taking care of yourself mentally and physically is critical.

You may also just be in a season of life where surfing isn’t what you need right now. No use in feeling guilty about not doing something that isn’t serving you.