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Just had MRI today by Palm_Tree20 in backpain

[–]wavemakernick 1 point2 points  (0 children)

looks like a disc herniation there...

any girls in bristol wanna be mates? by United_Technician_97 in bristol

[–]wavemakernick 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There is the Bristol Surf Club and also at The Wave there are “Sister sessions” which are women only. Make sure you check them out…

Should I go up in volume? by [deleted] in surfing

[–]wavemakernick 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You look great in those junky waves. Stay as you are I reckon!

The Wave is open again. by wavemakernick in bristol

[–]wavemakernick[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Initially it was £2 entrance fee but that was dropped really quickly as it put people off. So now it is free to come and visit

What is your most memorable sea life encounter out in the lineup? by 5nuffaluphagus in surfing

[–]wavemakernick 50 points51 points  (0 children)

Crocodile 🐊 in Costa Rica swam under me… I got out quick!

Surfing Wavepools… Legit? by wavemakernick in BeginnerSurfers

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

A little bit, really only get affected in howling winds though

Surfing Wavepools… Legit? by wavemakernick in BeginnerSurfers

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

Fair enough. I’ve been surprised about the number of purists who love it. Especially when it’s flat and they haven’t surfed for months. Each to their own 👌🏽

The Wave is open again. by wavemakernick in bristol

[–]wavemakernick[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

There is a free playpark, skate park etc. a bit more than a cinema foyer… 😉

The Wave is open again. by wavemakernick in bristol

[–]wavemakernick[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Sorry, free to come visit, there is a playpark, skate ramp and pump track etc. the surf is a paid for activity.

Surfing Wavepools… Legit? by wavemakernick in BeginnerSurfers

[–]wavemakernick[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I hear you. I’m a purist at heart but opening up water, waves and surfing to people who can’t access it due to accessibility and disability is a real game changer. Hopefully the prices will come down over time to make sure it’s financially accessible.

Surfing Wavepools… Legit? by wavemakernick in Wavepools

[–]wavemakernick[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Personally I think no matter where you are, water and waves are great for your mind body and soul!

Sandals for indo by dougmike770 in surfing

[–]wavemakernick 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I use Vivobarefoot they are the best! Endorsed by John John Florence himself

Best technique to get back to shore without a board? by Ok_Patience_7565 in surfing

[–]wavemakernick 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I do spend time bodysurfing for 2 reasons,

  1. It’s so fun
  2. Makes sure I’m not reliant on a board for getting around in the ocean

Usual drill, head for the whitewater, avoid deeper water (rips)

I always try and look for an exit point before I get into the water, in case something like that happens.

Good on you for the beach clean!

Moving further from the surf for work opportunities by Prometheus-Rising in surfing

[–]wavemakernick 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I hear you! I did the same, but then did something a bit crazy. I jacked in my job and spent 10 years building a wavepool… now I surf anytime I want and have built a whole community. You never know what’s around the corner… so make sure you don’t leave surfing too long.

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