Best beach for surfing in Trinidad + price for a surf board?

pioneer · Posted: Tue Jul 22, 2008 2:37 pm Post subject:

Hike is ah kinda sensitive word these days eh

kaiger · Posted: Tue Jul 22, 2008 2:40 pm Post subject:

San Souci

dbesson · Posted: Tue Jul 22, 2008 3:16 pm Post subject:

there are all kinds of sharks in our waters, Trinidad is basically on the edges of the Caribbean and Atlantic oceans, so sharks pass through our waters all the time... but there has not been any reported shark attacks recently to my knowledge, i try not to think about in the water, so stop studying that.

this may sound kind of out of time but i ask everyone this question when they ask me about surfing... are you a strong swimmer and i don't mean doggy paddle... this is the most important thing in surfing you must be comfortable in the water first and foremost... if not get some lessons. about the boards, if you are just starting out, get a second hand board to start with, as a learner you will damage the boards and you don't want to spend all that money especially if you don't like surfing in the end... i've seen many of my friends start only to quit shortly after. as a beginner you could go surfing anywhere maracas, balandra, blanchiesses it doesn't matter, you should get accustomed to paddling and duck diving the board and getting to your feet. as you get better you can check out other spots... most people tend to surf on the north coast and east coast... some of the more popular spots are san souci (beach break north coast), salybia (northeast) and rough side (balandra bay east coast). surfing is great fun, the best surfer is the person with the biggest smile on their face.

kaiger · Posted: Tue Jul 22, 2008 3:25 pm Post subject:

pioneer · Posted: Tue Jul 22, 2008 3:27 pm Post subject:

but ent hammer heads deadly Neutral

dbesson · Posted: Tue Jul 22, 2008 3:36 pm Post subject:

jeff · Posted: Tue Jul 22, 2008 3:49 pm Post subject:

if sharks are your concern then surfing is not for u alpine
i suggest you get surfers you know to go out with you to show you the ropes
if you just go by yourself jus so ..u might encounter a lil difficulty

damiens and d2 offers lil vibes for those not willing to take the east trek and on a north swell gets pretty decent

Razkal · Posted: Wed Jul 23, 2008 5:03 pm Post subject:

jeff, yeah Damiens and D2 are nice calm spots to get acquainted...
I'm glad someone mentioned paddling and duck diving though...if you can't get really really good at both, you'll never catch a wave Neutral

Any of you guys besides Ignis surfs?
Allyuh remember the first time you tried to paddle out? or your first real slam? Laughing

I got my first real slam in Big Bay...on a seriously fleckin big day to boot Neutral

6'-8' was still a noobie (still am actually lol) and a paddle mih life out and didn't stand up in time, man that lip plant my arse firm on the sea bed and i feel like i got stick in a spin cycle in some industrial sized washing machine yes Laughing

I come out like: "what de mudda cnut was DAT about hoss!?!?" Shocked

Paddnas just started ketchin kixx Laughing

Bezman · Posted: Wed Jul 23, 2008 5:36 pm Post subject:

Razkal · Posted: Wed Jul 23, 2008 5:45 pm Post subject:

^C'mon man... Laughing

i meant east coast liek manzan and mayaro...
I surfed Balandra on Monday, roughside was sheit and calmside was flat like a pancake Laughing

Ended up in San Souci, Beach Break had some decent waves, small but clean, lotsa good lefts...nice practice for goofy footers like mihself! Mr. Green

What you said about paddling around and getting that balance on the board and re-adjusting yourself after duck diving is the hardest thing about learning to surf imo...thats the thing you'll spend most if not all your time learning to do and perfect before you even think about standing on the board.

Learn to swim like a goddamn fish! Laughing

cornfused · Posted: Wed Jul 23, 2008 9:41 pm Post subject:

i got my first real slam at the soup in Bathsheba now i use foam occasionally as i have to re learn the techniques after not doing it for so long, Tompe can be very usable and i last foamed there

W2J · Posted: Wed Jul 23, 2008 9:52 pm Post subject:

dbesson · Posted: Thu Jul 24, 2008 10:30 am Post subject:

Razkal · Posted: Thu Jul 24, 2008 2:39 pm Post subject:

^Cosign on the best left Cool

..i'm a goofy footer, so i live for a good left breakin wave Mr. Green

Fire coral is the facking worst Confused

Never had the displeasure of falling on any but I witnessed some paddnas take some nasty falls on the reef and came back with their entire back lacerated Surprised

just like millions of deep paper cut type scrapes...first time i see big men cry like that ( #Rofl

) *yes it's quite funny to see*

vimal_vs · Posted: Thu Jul 24, 2008 2:47 pm Post subject:

was in san sousi yesterday.. waves was real big! actually did have a surfer trying his thing

Razkal · Posted: Thu Jul 24, 2008 2:53 pm Post subject:

^which part? how big was "real big"....i wanna know if i miss out...didn't really see anything exciting on the reports nuh..

W2J · Posted: Thu Jul 24, 2008 3:16 pm Post subject:

W2J · Posted: Thu Jul 24, 2008 3:22 pm Post subject:

dbesson · Posted: Thu Jul 24, 2008 3:38 pm Post subject:

Razkal · Posted: Thu Jul 24, 2008 3:51 pm Post subject:

^Big north swell is the sheit oui! Mr. Green

W2...I honestly still get intimidated by shark river on a big day Neutral

that rock covered sea bed is break back business yes....plus...i fed up see small sharks there Confused