Comments on: About Cape Town Surfer http://capetownsurfer.com Surfing in Cape Town Thu, 02 Feb 2012 10:28:40 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Kevin http://capetownsurfer.com/about/comment-page-1/#comment-9743 Kevin Wed, 11 Jan 2012 11:05:21 +0000 #comment-9743 To meet surf buds in CPT go to this website (www.suss.co.za) and mix it up with the guys that hangout there. All chilled guys with lots of advice and will happily meet you for a surf. To meet surf buds in CPT go to this website (www.suss.co.za) and mix it up with the guys that hangout there. All chilled guys with lots of advice and will happily meet you for a surf.

]]> By: Nick Soper http://capetownsurfer.com/about/comment-page-1/#comment-9448 Nick Soper Thu, 08 Dec 2011 10:33:52 +0000 #comment-9448 Hi Sam, I've not heard anything bad about them. I know they are real, and Liam, who started/runs the school, is a really good surfer so should have some good advice and tips to share. Have fun Hi Sam, I’ve not heard anything bad about them. I know they are real, and Liam, who started/runs the school, is a really good surfer so should have some good advice and tips to share.

Have fun

]]> By: Sam http://capetownsurfer.com/about/comment-page-1/#comment-9447 Sam Thu, 08 Dec 2011 10:30:06 +0000 #comment-9447 Hi Nick, Great site. Have you heard anything (good or bad) about Surf lessons with Cape Town Surf Adventures (capetownsurfing.com)? I am looking at doing a day with them as the surf school is mobile so will hopefully improve the chances of getting an ok wave on the one or two days i get to surf on my holiday in Cape Town this January. I am fairly new to surfing, but not a total beginner. Although they are mobile, their actual base is in Llandudno, which I see you have had some issues with in the past. Thanks a lot, Sam. Hi Nick,
Great site. Have you heard anything (good or bad) about Surf lessons with Cape Town Surf Adventures (capetownsurfing.com)? I am looking at doing a day with them as the surf school is mobile so will hopefully improve the chances of getting an ok wave on the one or two days i get to surf on my holiday in Cape Town this January. I am fairly new to surfing, but not a total beginner. Although they are mobile, their actual base is in Llandudno, which I see you have had some issues with in the past.
Thanks a lot,
Sam.

]]> By: Jacob http://capetownsurfer.com/about/comment-page-1/#comment-9423 Jacob Wed, 07 Dec 2011 03:12:58 +0000 #comment-9423 Interesting I should come across this - thinking about going to S.Africa next year. I'll be keeping an eye out here. :) Interesting I should come across this – thinking about going to S.Africa next year. I’ll be keeping an eye out here. :)

]]> By: Nick Soper http://capetownsurfer.com/about/comment-page-1/#comment-8695 Nick Soper Thu, 03 Nov 2011 14:45:22 +0000 #comment-8695 I've been in Cape Town for years and I still end up going surfing by myself, so I am not the best person to ask! I’ve been in Cape Town for years and I still end up going surfing by myself, so I am not the best person to ask!

]]> By: John http://capetownsurfer.com/about/comment-page-1/#comment-8694 John Thu, 03 Nov 2011 14:37:13 +0000 #comment-8694 Hey Nick, Great website! A lot of very useful information. Since a couple of months, I've been living in Cape Town and I am looking for someone to go surfing with. I am an intermediate surfer but I would like to take it to the next level. Do you know anyone or where I should look? Thank you very much. All the best, John Hey Nick,
Great website! A lot of very useful information.
Since a couple of months, I’ve been living in Cape Town and I am looking for someone to go surfing with. I am an intermediate surfer but I would like to take it to the next level. Do you know anyone or where I should look? Thank you very much.
All the best,
John

]]> By: Gerd Mueller http://capetownsurfer.com/about/comment-page-1/#comment-8226 Gerd Mueller Tue, 11 Oct 2011 08:50:58 +0000 #comment-8226 Hey Nick, first off congrats to your great site, very informative! I am coming to CT in November and would like to ask your advice on two things: 1. what surfing spots would you recommend that are relatively empty ? They dont need to be very close to the city, they dont need to have the best conditions. The reason is I hate surfing with crowds (most of all aggressive crowds) and I dont want to step on anybodies toes or piss of some hardcore locals (as I learned from your blog, these things do exist in CT, I always had the impression that in South Africa this wasnt too bad). I am just looking for some good time in the water with nice (and preferably few;-) people. 2. In line with that I am wondering where to stay. Do you know of any good hostel or B&B that is in a convenient location to reach above described spots? Does not have to be directly in the city either, just something nice and relaxed, maybe with good food around? Thank you. Gerd Hey Nick,
first off congrats to your great site, very informative! I am coming to CT in November and would like to ask your advice on two things:

1. what surfing spots would you recommend that are relatively empty ? They dont need to be very close to the city, they dont need to have the best conditions. The reason is I hate surfing with crowds (most of all aggressive crowds) and I dont want to step on anybodies toes or piss of some hardcore locals (as I learned from your blog, these things do exist in CT, I always had the impression that in South Africa this wasnt too bad). I am just looking for some good time in the water with nice (and preferably few;-) people.

2. In line with that I am wondering where to stay. Do you know of any good hostel or B&B that is in a convenient location to reach above described spots? Does not have to be directly in the city either, just something nice and relaxed, maybe with good food around?

Thank you.
Gerd

]]> By: nick http://capetownsurfer.com/about/comment-page-1/#comment-7899 nick Thu, 22 Sep 2011 20:58:04 +0000 #comment-7899 Hi Nael, You might get away with a GOOD 3mm, but if you feel the cold you'll need a 4/3 and maybe boots. You are pretty tall as far as surfers go, so depending on your skill you could try a mini-mall (~7-8ft) or a beginner thruster around the 7ft mark too. As for getting wet head to Muizenburg in False Bay for the most popular learning spot in Cape Town. For any shopping that side head to Life Style Surf Shop or The Corner Surf Shop. Alternatively head to Big Bay on the Atlantic side. Both places have surf shops an should have honest and helpful staff. Just don't be temtped to get a smaller board that you will be happy on. If in doubt, ask to test a boars if it is second hand, or rent a board fot a few sessions. Hi Nael,
You might get away with a GOOD 3mm, but if you feel the cold you’ll need a 4/3 and maybe boots.

You are pretty tall as far as surfers go, so depending on your skill you could try a mini-mall (~7-8ft) or a beginner thruster around the 7ft mark too.

As for getting wet head to Muizenburg in False Bay for the most popular learning spot in Cape Town. For any shopping that side head to Life Style Surf Shop or The Corner Surf Shop.

Alternatively head to Big Bay on the Atlantic side.

Both places have surf shops an should have honest and helpful staff. Just don’t be temtped to get a smaller board that you will be happy on. If in doubt, ask to test a boars if it is second hand, or rent a board fot a few sessions.

]]> By: Nael Farargy http://capetownsurfer.com/about/comment-page-1/#comment-7827 Nael Farargy Mon, 19 Sep 2011 22:08:09 +0000 #comment-7827 Hey Nick Im coming over to CT later this week and am going to spend 6 weeks there... I have a few things going on (hoping to set up over in CT and move permanently later this year) but basically im adamant that i wanna try and surf most days for the 6 weeks... Ive surfed a good few times all over the world but always had far too much time between sessions so I'm still a total beginner... I have a suit (3mm with a 1mm under layer) and am going to buy a board when i land... Would you suggest any particular boards, shops, sizes etc for me (im 6 ft) and wether i should go new or second hand? Im also trying to figure out where the best place/places for me to get back into the swing of things is? Something where I wont be laughed off the beach and dont want to piss anyone more advanced off by landing ontop of them!? In fact... any advice at all would be great! Thanks so much! May even bump into you on the beach (hopefully not literally) in which case i defo o u a beer! N Hey Nick
Im coming over to CT later this week and am going to spend 6 weeks there… I have a few things going on (hoping to set up over in CT and move permanently later this year) but basically im adamant that i wanna try and surf most days for the 6 weeks… Ive surfed a good few times all over the world but always had far too much time between sessions so I’m still a total beginner… I have a suit (3mm with a 1mm under layer) and am going to buy a board when i land… Would you suggest any particular boards, shops, sizes etc for me (im 6 ft) and wether i should go new or second hand?
Im also trying to figure out where the best place/places for me to get back into the swing of things is? Something where I wont be laughed off the beach and dont want to piss anyone more advanced off by landing ontop of them!?
In fact… any advice at all would be great!
Thanks so much!
May even bump into you on the beach (hopefully not literally) in which case i defo o u a beer!
N

]]> By: zoltan pongracz http://capetownsurfer.com/about/comment-page-1/#comment-7724 zoltan pongracz Wed, 14 Sep 2011 20:49:45 +0000 #comment-7724 hi bro! you have nice and friendly home page..home of surf :) im a hungarian guy living in england 5 years ago and teach kitesurf all around, so in my luck this season i will teach for cabrinha cape town and will arrive end of september :) im a begginer surfer and push strapless more with my kite so will be great to change over some knowledge of your surfspots and ideas of what recommended to try while live at cape town.has a 5.4 wetsuit and lovlt 6.3 fishtail surf with new base on it so cant wait to jump in the water! take care zoltan hi bro!

you have nice and friendly home page..home of surf :)

im a hungarian guy living in england 5 years ago and teach kitesurf all around, so in my luck this season i will teach for cabrinha cape town and will arrive end of september :)
im a begginer surfer and push strapless more with my kite so will be great to change over some knowledge of your surfspots and ideas of what recommended to try while live at cape town.has a 5.4 wetsuit and lovlt 6.3 fishtail surf with new base on it so cant wait to jump in the water!

take care zoltan

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