AUSSIE GATHERINGS

surfhorn · Post by **surfhorn** » Mon Nov 22, 2004 9:08 pm

So true, Beeline. Guinness is a true nectar of the gods.....kneeboard gods!

ross · Post by **ross** » Mon Nov 22, 2004 10:53 pm

this thread has stumbled on me favourite thing ,the golden amber.just got back from south australia a coulple of weeks back after 3 months of desert madness.drank coopers most nights (the sparkling ale only my friends).which isnt ideal after dehydrating yourself all day.but when it costs you $32 a carton you must smash them down.we even went to the coopers factory on the way home and were escorted back outside the front gate ,apparently they dont do tours and dont like tourists taking photos of the processes mentioned earlier in this thread.no hard feelings on my account.i'm no concentrating on working off the coopers for hawaii,there's coopers labels coming out the pours of my skin when i sweat.

red · Post by **red** » Mon Nov 29, 2004 3:12 pm

Update to Red's Coopers Cup

Watched the video. There is an awful lot of shots of washing machine waves, mostly because it was so hard to pick up on guys taking off (it gets hectic with 20 kneelos in the water taking off in the foam), but also because the vid is unedited. There are a number of great rides in it, even though we were too late to get some of Troy's airs.

Featured surfers include Mark Macleod, Pinebox, Meathead, Jamie Mc, Mike Nov, Sparrow, Irish, Parksey, Chiko, Troy, Red, Craig, Dave, Jim, Gary and a big bloke on a white board with green rails that got tons of waves.

People who missed out on nominations for the Coopers were Gav Lewis, Jamie Mc and Mark Mc. Albert had so many waves that he must have got down to $1 per wave for the trip.

If you missed it, read about it on page 4 and 5 (before people got distracted by the beer discussion).

red · Post by **red** » Mon Nov 29, 2004 3:26 pm

Some things we learnt from the Inaugural Coopers Cup

1. There are no losers because the winners share their beer .
2. Bring a few extra beers for the post event chat.
3. It was intended to have a semi-formal event with 2 groups surfing. This mutated into a self-managed event where people chose when to surf and watched what went on when in the water and on the beach. It was really relaxed good fun this way.
4. Guys pushed their performances and encouraged each other.
5. The prize was small so it wasn't worth hassling in the water. This contributed to the good vibe.
6. The recognition factor in the nomination ceremony was a significant motivator. To have another KS say you were ripping (when they were too) is a big deal.
7. It's good to leave a mate on the beach who can recognise your style, because it's hard to figure out who's who.
8. Impressions of 'going-well' sort-of depended on number of waves a person got.
9. One person / one vote may not be the best avenue for surfer selection. Possibly multiple votes is an option.

It was lots of fun and certainly built excitement for the PI Classic.

john - · Post by **john -** » Mon Nov 29, 2004 4:08 pm

well done red

Im keeping at non doctor certified sickie up my sleeve for next year!

dorje

albert · Post by **albert** » Mon Nov 29, 2004 10:02 pm

red wrote: 6. The recognition factor in the nomination ceremony was a significant motivator. To have another KS say you were ripping (when they were too) is a big deal.

Yeah, I was sooo stoked to be nominated for this.... it made my weekend

scoop · Post by **scoop** » Tue Nov 30, 2004 1:09 am

Yeah, I was sooo stoked to be nominated for this.... it made my weekend

Hey I was the one that nominated you Albert.....THANX.....you deserved a nomination
Dorje
do so matee ...was a great weekend

the next comp is at Bendalong on a sat/sun on a Victorian long weekend so with a bit of luck you guys should come in droves
Locals pass the word
Info on the KSA website....links on this sites homepage
hope to see you guys next year

Tony

red · Post by **red** » Tue Dec 07, 2004 4:07 pm

Dazz has posted some stills from the Coopers Cup at www.Dazz.org
Featured are Mike Nov, Matt Nov, Jamie Mc, Albert, Troy, Meatheat, Red, Scoop? and some others

barry · Post by **barry** » Tue Dec 07, 2004 4:33 pm

Great work on the photos and media!!!!!!!!!
Well done Red for organizing this (or atleast helping it to unfold)
Cheers mate, Looking forward to seeing you on the north shore

red · Post by **red** » Wed Jan 26, 2005 6:22 pm

Dazz has converted the Reds Coopers Cup and PI Semis DVD to NTSC for all you other world types (USA, Japan et al)
You can order from www.dazz.org

It's 15 minutes of sick kneeboarding plus 45 minutes of raw footage of the washing machine that was Reds Coopers Cup. Good value at ten bucks

I will try to bring a few DVD's with me to Hawaii

Smokin Rock · Post by **Smokin Rock** » Wed Jan 26, 2005 8:15 pm

hey Red,
throw one in your boardbag for me.

red · Post by **red** » Thu Jan 27, 2005 12:39 am

At this stage there isn't a board bag. Never had boards so big. Trying to source the right foam to make it airline-proof.
But I know what you mean, Mike. Will do.

Smokin Rock · Post by **Smokin Rock** » Thu Jan 27, 2005 12:46 am

tanks, eh

i just ordered a custom boardbag from destination surf. it's 6'6" long, 25" wide and 18" wide 1 foot from either end. (those are all inside dimensions). a coffin that will hold 4 finless boards. this is really for a trip to indo in may but i might have it by the gathering. gotta keep those precious babies safe! good luck with your foam search.

damo · Post by **damo** » Mon Feb 07, 2005 12:50 am

hi guys just a quick mention that the novos are meeting at booti booti beach (behind the camping ground) lakes way pacific palms fot the start of our 12th year this sat n sun kicking off around 12 (conditions pending) followed by a visit to the rec club for dinner and a drink or 10. hope to see a big turn out and all invited

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