Comments for Cape Town Surfer http://capetownsurfer.com Surfing in Cape Town Wed, 16 May 2012 22:14:48 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Comment on Ship got stuck in Clifton by Ric http://capetownsurfer.com/2012/05/14/ship-got-stuck-in-clifton/comment-page-1/#comment-10917 Ric Wed, 16 May 2012 22:14:48 +0000 http://capetownsurfer.com/?p=339#comment-10917 There was a space shit maybe and its power forced the ship to shore its possible stop thinkin conspiracy ha ha ha There was a space shit maybe and its power forced the ship to shore its possible
stop thinkin conspiracy ha ha ha

]]> Comment on Sport ‘n Surf by joy voget http://capetownsurfer.com/surf-shops/sport-n-surf/comment-page-1/#comment-10778 joy voget Tue, 24 Apr 2012 11:53:15 +0000 http://capetownsurfer.com/surf-shops/sport-n-surf/#comment-10778 Hi make bed side lamps out of zig zag magazines Would you be interested selling them in your shop I can email you pictures I live in George Western Cape Hi make bed side lamps out of zig zag magazines Would you be interested selling them in your shop I can email you pictures I live in George Western Cape

]]> Comment on Cape Doctor by Cindy @ Cape Doctor http://capetownsurfer.com/surf-shops/cape-doctor/comment-page-1/#comment-10772 Cindy @ Cape Doctor Mon, 23 Apr 2012 12:28:36 +0000 http://capetownsurfer.com/?page_id=328#comment-10772 Hi - great to see the positive comments about Cape Doctor on your website, thanks! We have a customer who is interested in a 6'4 Dominator Firewire surfboard, I have tried to contact a guy Ari Kraak who I was told was the importer of Firewire in SA but had no response, I also contacted Firewire international but had no response from them either... any ideas who I should contact next? Kind regards, Cindy Hi – great to see the positive comments about Cape Doctor on your website, thanks! We have a customer who is interested in a 6’4 Dominator Firewire surfboard, I have tried to contact a guy Ari Kraak who I was told was the importer of Firewire in SA but had no response, I also contacted Firewire international but had no response from them either… any ideas who I should contact next?
Kind regards, Cindy

]]> Comment on Llandudno Idiot by MAB http://capetownsurfer.com/2007/02/26/llandudno-idiot/comment-page-1/#comment-10678 MAB Wed, 11 Apr 2012 00:15:27 +0000 http://capetownsurfer.com/2007/02/26/llandudno-idiot/#comment-10678 There was an incident a couple weeks back where a foreigner (spanish?) paddled up to me asking about the break, rip, winds etc. I've only been riding llands for the last year or so, so I told him what I could and sent him on his - probably should have mentioned that there's some serious hierarchy in the line-up. 10 minutes later this dude was dropped in on heavily and rightfully had a bit to say about it, the situation erupted and his day was over - it was juvenile - kiff holiday in SA. Coming from New Pier / North Beach, I've had my fair experience with locals growing up and have always known my way around the line-up. It started with a respect for the older, more experienced riders, which in turn was reciprocated to the younger, in training groms. The transition from one to the other was seamless and by no means meant that your earned your stripes to act like a cunt. Dropping in, 90% of the time in my mind is an accident, either due to not seeing the rider with right of way or not knowing. Surely the classic whistle or shout to remind the rider in question is enough, perhaps with an explanation - an approach that builds mutual respect above anything. That's it, surely? Of course if somebody is doing it on purpose and ignoring any forewarning it's a completely different story, and have whats coming to them. I was informed of the locals at Llandudno, which was a laughable thought in the first place - that people who share such a unique passion for the ocean and nature can be tarnished with such a selfish, shitty character trait. I always made sure to stay in line and in turn, which still managed to get some snide comments just for being there. Over time there's never been a problem, it's avoidable, but just fucking annoying. Where does the transition lie? I surf whenever I can so that I can get away from all the assholes associated with everyday life, and these days it seems that most of them are in the water. There was an incident a couple weeks back where a foreigner (spanish?) paddled up to me asking about the break, rip, winds etc. I’ve only been riding llands for the last year or so, so I told him what I could and sent him on his – probably should have mentioned that there’s some serious hierarchy in the line-up. 10 minutes later this dude was dropped in on heavily and rightfully had a bit to say about it, the situation erupted and his day was over – it was juvenile – kiff holiday in SA. Coming from New Pier / North Beach, I’ve had my fair experience with locals growing up and have always known my way around the line-up. It started with a respect for the older, more experienced riders, which in turn was reciprocated to the younger, in training groms. The transition from one to the other was seamless and by no means meant that your earned your stripes to act like a cunt. Dropping in, 90% of the time in my mind is an accident, either due to not seeing the rider with right of way or not knowing. Surely the classic whistle or shout to remind the rider in question is enough, perhaps with an explanation – an approach that builds mutual respect above anything. That’s it, surely? Of course if somebody is doing it on purpose and ignoring any forewarning it’s a completely different story, and have whats coming to them. I was informed of the locals at Llandudno, which was a laughable thought in the first place – that people who share such a unique passion for the ocean and nature can be tarnished with such a selfish, shitty character trait. I always made sure to stay in line and in turn, which still managed to get some snide comments just for being there. Over time there’s never been a problem, it’s avoidable, but just fucking annoying. Where does the transition lie? I surf whenever I can so that I can get away from all the assholes associated with everyday life, and these days it seems that most of them are in the water.

]]> Comment on Llandudno Idiot by ballie http://capetownsurfer.com/2007/02/26/llandudno-idiot/comment-page-1/#comment-10600 ballie Sat, 31 Mar 2012 15:40:48 +0000 http://capetownsurfer.com/2007/02/26/llandudno-idiot/#comment-10600 llandudno has been like this for years but really got going with heavy aggro with the likes of John and his crew. Since then, there has been a steady supply of complete assholes at this beach. I have been surfing for over 35 years, Ive travelled the country and the islands and have never experienced the kind of childish, selfish bad manners one has to deal with here. There were a couple of decent guys, du Plessis and Mack back in those days who while good surfers, did'nt really get involved. Considering the fact that I have surfed there since the early 70's ( most weekends if conditions were right ) I guess I am more of a local than the idiot you are referring to! Don't take his, or anyone elses shit at Llands.Surfing there , back in day with the likes of Johnny p and those huys was relaxed, AS IT SHOULD BE! llandudno has been like this for years but really got going with heavy aggro with the likes of John and his crew. Since then, there has been a steady supply of complete assholes at this beach. I have been surfing for over 35 years, Ive travelled the country and the islands and have never experienced the kind of childish, selfish bad manners one has to deal with here. There were a couple of decent guys, du Plessis and Mack back in those days who while good surfers, did’nt really get involved. Considering the fact that I have surfed there since the early 70′s ( most weekends if conditions were right ) I guess I am more of a local than the idiot you are referring to! Don’t take his, or anyone elses shit at Llands.Surfing there , back in day with the likes of Johnny p and those huys was relaxed, AS IT SHOULD BE!

]]> Comment on Llandudno Idiot by Dynamicviper http://capetownsurfer.com/2007/02/26/llandudno-idiot/comment-page-1/#comment-10516 Dynamicviper Thu, 22 Mar 2012 12:03:51 +0000 http://capetownsurfer.com/2007/02/26/llandudno-idiot/#comment-10516 Localism is hogturd, its giving people the "Right" to kak other people out. I have surfed for 14 years at a home spot up the south coast, and I ALSO PAID MY DUES, but I dont go threaten new people in the water. I even let the good waves go through often. That will entice other people to respect me, NOT FEAR ME. I am no in Cape Town for a couple of years, and like surfing Sea Point/Mouille Point, and I still get tuned to pieces, even though I know a few of the surfers there. Even if I sit out there and get 1 wave in every 5th set, it does not matter, its me enjoying "my Time" out in the ocean. If everyone thinks they are government, the ocean will become a war zone. This bum basher of a surfer that tunes everyone in Llandudno, "for the case of this debate i'll call him Neptune" the last guy that tuned me like that at my spot, and road over me, I went to work on his cars paint work.!!!!!!! you gonna piss off the wrong person oneday with your arrogant childish manner and you will get flattened. Localism is hogturd, its giving people the “Right” to kak other people out. I have surfed for 14 years at a home spot up the south coast, and I ALSO PAID MY DUES, but I dont go threaten new people in the water. I even let the good waves go through often. That will entice other people to respect me, NOT FEAR ME. I am no in Cape Town for a couple of years, and like surfing Sea Point/Mouille Point, and I still get tuned to pieces, even though I know a few of the surfers there. Even if I sit out there and get 1 wave in every 5th set, it does not matter, its me enjoying “my Time” out in the ocean. If everyone thinks they are government, the ocean will become a war zone. This bum basher of a surfer that tunes everyone in Llandudno, “for the case of this debate i’ll call him Neptune” the last guy that tuned me like that at my spot, and road over me, I went to work on his cars paint work.!!!!!!! you gonna piss off the wrong person oneday with your arrogant childish manner and you will get flattened.

]]> Comment on Surfboard Warehouse by Christopher Barhoum http://capetownsurfer.com/surf-shops/surfboard-warehouse/comment-page-1/#comment-10314 Christopher Barhoum Tue, 06 Mar 2012 18:03:47 +0000 http://capetownsurfer.com/#comment-10314 I spent 3 weeks in Cape Town visiting from California and Robby really helped me out with surfboard and wetsuit rentals. He has a wide selection of boards to chose from. (Not just beginner boards like most surfboard rentals) Really cool guy. I highly recommend visiting this surf shop........ Cool shirts too. I spent 3 weeks in Cape Town visiting from California and Robby really helped me out with surfboard and wetsuit rentals. He has a wide selection of boards to chose from. (Not just beginner boards like most surfboard rentals) Really cool guy. I highly recommend visiting this surf shop…….. Cool shirts too.

]]> Comment on About Cape Town Surfer by Dan Taylor http://capetownsurfer.com/about/comment-page-1/#comment-10269 Dan Taylor Thu, 01 Mar 2012 21:07:05 +0000 #comment-10269 Cheers Nick, that's a great help. See you out there:) Cheers Nick, that’s a great help. See you out there:)

]]> Comment on About Cape Town Surfer by Pete (aka Green) http://capetownsurfer.com/about/comment-page-1/#comment-10265 Pete (aka Green) Thu, 01 Mar 2012 12:35:44 +0000 #comment-10265 Nick, Stumbled across your website via google. I've two questions you probably get a lot. Will be in Capetown for 17th-25th March 2012, What suit thickness will I need please ? Being a UK surfer I'm kinda used to the chill (9deg's last weekend) in my 5/4/3. I have a 3 milly which I can beef up with 2mm shorts & longsleve Rhino rasher. The other is: What sort of surf do you get this time of year ? Overhead or over-toes ? I'll be with my lady who's a novice, so some days I'll have to pick a break more suited to her. We plan to hire a car and I intend to hit as many breaks possible. Many thanks, Green. Nick,
Stumbled across your website via google. I’ve two questions you probably get a lot.
Will be in Capetown for 17th-25th March 2012, What suit thickness will I need please ?
Being a UK surfer I’m kinda used to the chill (9deg’s last weekend) in my 5/4/3.
I have a 3 milly which I can beef up with 2mm shorts & longsleve Rhino rasher.

The other is: What sort of surf do you get this time of year ? Overhead or over-toes ?
I’ll be with my lady who’s a novice, so some days I’ll have to pick a break more suited to her. We plan to hire a car and I intend to hit as many breaks possible.

Many thanks,
Green.

]]> Comment on About Cape Town Surfer by Nick Soper http://capetownsurfer.com/about/comment-page-1/#comment-10264 Nick Soper Thu, 01 Mar 2012 12:26:09 +0000 #comment-10264 Hi Dan, Best longboard waves are: Longbeach, Karma's, Melkbos, Muizenburg.... (I need to update the list of surf spots) Bring a good 4/3. Hope that helps. Hi Dan,
Best longboard waves are: Longbeach, Karma’s, Melkbos, Muizenburg….
(I need to update the list of surf spots)
Bring a good 4/3.

Hope that helps.

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