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by Svein
Fri Dec 30, 2005 1:16 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous Kneeboard Surfing ...
Topic: New Sparrow DVD - NSG 05 North Shore Gathering
Replies: 132
Views: 87929

I just got a copy last night...Freeline still has 5 or 6 copies on their shelf.
by Svein
Sat Nov 26, 2005 9:45 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous Kneeboard Surfing ...
Topic: longer fins/flippers.......
Replies: 57
Views: 16135

Long ones...

I'm just getting back into kneeboarding (after a 30 year break), and I've enjoyed using my extra long dive fins...my skill level isn't at the point yet where I'd notice the performance tradeoff. I'm a runner, and the long fins sure help me to catch the wave, and afterwards, get me back out into the ...
by Svein
Tue Nov 22, 2005 9:53 am
Forum: Contests...
Topic: KSUSA Titles Steamers' Lane Nov 17, 18, and 19
Replies: 197
Views: 50916

Thanks...

Just want to say thanks to Phil (?) for finding a slot for me on Friday, and giving me the opportunity to surf with some of the best kneelos (and nicest blokes) on the globe. Also big thanks to JohnM for lending me a board. Looks like after a 30 year break, I'm back on the kneeboard. Thanks to all o...
by Svein
Mon Nov 21, 2005 11:15 am
Forum: Miscellaneous Kneeboard Surfing ...
Topic: New Sparrow DVD - NSG 05 North Shore Gathering
Replies: 132
Views: 87929

Unknown Shelly reef

Sparrow, Perhaps you'd know the answer to something I've been wondering about. Back in the mid to late 60's, I remember watching a huge reefbreak wave, offshore and to the south of Cowries. It would only break on cyclone driven swells. I never did see anyone ride it back then, but I wonder if it's n...
by Svein
Mon Nov 21, 2005 10:59 am
Forum: Gatherings...
Topic: NSW Gathering
Replies: 40
Views: 10999

The Hole

No Damo...not The Hole in Newcastle (although that's a nice one too). The Cowries I meant is right off the boat harbour in Shellharbour. Us kneelos had a great time there by our few selves, until the boards got short enough to handle the steep takeoffs. That reminds me...there was a reef offshore an...
by Svein
Wed Nov 16, 2005 9:34 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous Kneeboard Surfing ...
Topic: New Sparrow DVD - NSG 05 North Shore Gathering
Replies: 132
Views: 87929

Movie showing in Santa Cruz

Just want to let you know that the movie got a "standing ovation" here at the check-in evening of the KSUSA Titles. Nice work Mate!
Svein.
by Svein
Wed Nov 16, 2005 8:50 am
Forum: Gatherings...
Topic: NSW Gathering
Replies: 40
Views: 10999

Kneestock...I love it!
Would you mind if an old expat from the home break of Cowries shows up?
by Svein
Wed Nov 16, 2005 7:30 am
Forum: Contests...
Topic: KSUSA Titles Steamers' Lane Nov 17, 18, and 19
Replies: 197
Views: 50916

I'm trying to entice a couple of teachers to bring their students down to the Lane tomorrow to enhance their math or science lessons...told them there'll be a great demonstration of kinematics and kinetics (especially related to a lower center of gravity). javascript:emoticon(':D')