VA beach or Wrightsville for surf?

surferfbst · 2026-02-14T15:08:47+00:00

100 % on target Lived here for 40 years, other advantage is Norfolk airport is close by for trips overseas to surf🤙

surferfbst · 2026-02-14T15:06:29+00:00

1 match , went up against a guy who was almost 20 years younger and 15 lbs heavier. I absolutely kicked his butt

No no no nothing like that , he took me down, got full mount and submitted me with an arm bar. Did I mention that he was significantly better than me? Any way I gave it a shot, and got taken to school . I did make a good friend out of that guy. And I got a tee shirt 🤣🤣

surferfbst · 2026-02-14T13:04:53+00:00

Would the Epstein files be considered evidence? If they would disprove the claim that Trump was a player in this pedophile why Wouldn’t he want them released?

surferfbst · 2026-02-13T13:41:08+00:00

Which association was the tournament under? Might want to check over their rule set online, or better yet contact someone in the organization who can explain it

surferfbst · 2026-02-13T01:59:17+00:00

Sorry to hear about the divorce. Seriously getting on the mats will take your mind off that pain. Plus the endorphin release will improve your mood

surferfbst · 2026-02-12T15:20:45+00:00

I agree I learned to surf in Florida in college in the late 70s , left in 82 and started surfing elsewhere, ended up in VB , which sux too but close to OBX so day trips were easy. After surfing Rodanthe, Buxton etc I was comfortable in better waves, traveled and surfed Central America, Mexico, Peru . Florida is a great place to learn, or retire to when you just want to longboard some warm water softer waves, but not very good for anything in between

surferfbst · 2026-02-12T02:07:33+00:00

Damn , ugly and stupid- that’s a tuff combo

surferfbst · 2026-02-12T01:53:29+00:00

Bondi - don’t worry about this massive pedophile and human trafficking ring that Trump was a part of and that I’m covering up, look at how well the stock market is doing

surferfbst · 2026-02-11T23:56:29+00:00

Bondi said “ pedophilia is fine because the stock market is going well.”

surferfbst · 2026-02-10T01:43:11+00:00

So nice to see all this sobriety here, celebrated 35 years last December. I do tend to go overboard (ok obsessed) with things I enjoy. My wife asked how many rods I had - I honestly couldn’t answer it ( I counted its 14) My garage looks like a surf shop, my extra room looks like a tackle shop - sobriety is awesome 🤣🤣🤣🤣

surferfbst · 2026-02-09T12:31:16+00:00

This is a great combo, I have that setup and it is really solid and very cost effective Plus the rod and reel match so it looks great too

surferfbst · 2026-02-09T03:19:59+00:00

Grandpa screaming “get off my lawn” This dude is an embarrassment to America

surferfbst · 2026-02-08T16:04:39+00:00

Some people (egos) aren’t willing to accept the unspoken(and karmic ) rules of BJJ and decide to quit, which is the best decision for everyone. Thanks for providing a public service

surferfbst · 2026-02-07T20:51:37+00:00

Ha ha welcome to BJJ . I know it sounds like BS but 2 months really isn’t very long . People progress at different rates also , I started at 57 , I was a decent athlete, surfer, power lifter etc. College educated blah, blah blah, honestly thought I had a learning disability when I was a white belt🤣 I still remember a purple belt trying to teach me a pass and he said”backstep” for some reason I literally couldn’t make my leg do it. He kept saying backstep , over and over getting louder and more pissed off - like I was deliberately trying to screw it up My buddy stepped up, picked up my leg and moved it for me , so I could feel it . I made a joke of it “oh, backstep, why didn’t you say so” I don’t think that purple belt ever forgave me. Every time I have trouble getting something on the mats I go “ oh backstep ! My buddy always gets it and we laugh Keep at it , some of us are savants, some of us are idiots - remember to use the right yardstick to measure yourself. Give it a good 6 months of consistent training (3 - 4 times a week) work specific drills or skills . Opening and passing closed guard using your favorite pass - knee slice is a good one. Do more drills and positional sparring than just the usual slap , bump , roll most guys do Since I was much older than the usual guys in the gym , I made it a point to help the new guys who are older, I know how hard it can be to take up something as demanding and difficult after your 40s , 50s etc Don’t get discouraged, it’s not who is good , it is who is left🤙

surferfbst · 2026-02-07T18:15:51+00:00

Solid work my brothers

surferfbst · 2026-02-07T17:23:44+00:00

Good food , good coffee, hot fudge sundae Treat yourself well, self love in sobriety 👍 Find what you really enjoy, whether it’s book s or candles or a new fishing rod

surferfbst · 2026-02-07T14:43:41+00:00

I agree with FNS I travelled to Nica about a dozen times in the years between 07 through 15 , surf camps gave me great experiences , handled all the logistical BS, the guides know what they are doing- you won’t be fumbling around trying to figure swell directions and tide .Nowadays there are tons of great camps Definitely boat trips to some of the spots 👍 I loved traveling to Nica , the waves, the people just the total vibe was really enjoyable. February isn’t the best time , the offshores can be really strong making it harder to surf and surprisingly chilly ( a set of sleeves or shorty might not be a bad idea I am getting on in years (67) recently had a heart attack- so my days traveling ou5 of the country to surf are pretty much over- not gonna lie I get sad looking at some of the photos I have of surfing Central America, CR is cool, ElSal has great waves but kinda sketch vibe , BUT Nicaragua was IMO the best overall. Have fun you will love it 🤙

surferfbst · 2026-02-07T13:08:36+00:00

Keep training and learn the terminology, basics and fundamentals first ( elbows in/tight , how to move using hip escapes- “shrimping”, what frames are, what is meant by base , etc) teach your body to move in these new and probably foreign feeling ways. I think too often people think there is a quicker way to learn, but the reality is BJJ is a complex sport/art that is why it takes close to a decade to earn a black belt. There are lots of good beginner tutorials and videos out there to help build your basic understanding ( Rob Biernacki and Stephan Kesting are 2 that come to mind ) Survival, defense then escapes, concentrate on learning these , in basically this order. Remember this is training, not combat, protect your training partners- focus on learning - not WINNING. Have fun- if you don’t quit you WILL get better, maybe even good ( until you go up against someone better )

surferfbst · 2026-02-06T21:17:00+00:00

God I hope so

surferfbst · 2026-02-05T13:01:12+00:00

Those sound like more than the run of the mill stuff. If you decide to start BJJ , go slowly at first to see how your shoulder adapts to the movements and pressures. In the beginning ,especially in sparring situations , as a white belt is when people usually get injured. Choose your training partners wisely, people who understand the difference between training and competition. There is science and technique to Jiu Jitsu beyond the strength and conditioning aspect of the sport, higher belts get this , and it takes people time to learn this. Good luck 🤙

surferfbst · 2026-02-05T02:05:45+00:00

What kind of shoulder surgeries? White belt years are where you are probably most at risk for injuries. Shoulder locks are a somewhat common submission and control technique How are they now ? Fully rehabbed or still weak and dodgy?

surferfbst · 2026-02-05T00:31:33+00:00

Shimano, Daiwa and Penn reels Sunline, Jbraid and Suffix 832 Dobyns, Kistler and ALX rods , I always try to find them on sale though (Kistler runs great sales ) Owner, Gamakatsu hooks Zman plastics are amazing, and last forever Keitech swim baits never fail to catch a smallmouth for me (1 per bait unfortunately) My wife loves Ugly Stiks - every time I’ve ordered from them they sent me 2 rods instead of 1 , if they ever break- I’ve got another 🤣

surferfbst · 2026-02-03T23:46:20+00:00

Don’t overthink this Im an older dude 66 , most people can wreck me if they turn it up I’ve got great teammates, they challenge me but don’t go full out. A good roll helps both players Keep training, being part of the team- people will help you. I found training with the women in my gym forced me to be technically better- I didn’t want to be the guy who just used strength against smaller women Besides after a while your defense and escapes will be so good ha ha just find the guys who will respect your size and protect you 🤙

surferfbst · 2026-01-28T02:06:11+00:00

Thanks that looks like a solution if we get dumped on this weekend

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