wow. just read thru the thread. I am amazed when people try to fight back only further exposing them as someone you don't want showing up at your favorite spot. The cause for alarm is that you don't seem to know why it rubs people the wrong way. Asking for spot info at random is something that's not looked highly upon in the surf community and I figure people that don't know this probably don't know a lot of other things like wave priority, board ditching, and many other things that can turn a nice break into a dangerous clusterf*ck. The top and secret spots go to the surfers that are proven to not stink up a break with B.S. These same top surfers are not going to go to an unfamiliar spot and randomly ask someone to spill their knowledge. They know there is a code that keeps the great or secret breaks really fun instead of a six flags funboard bonanza. I think the secrecy and brashness is good for surfing. I like that you have to prove yourself over time to earn little tidbits of info. I think it brings a lot of integrity to the sport but it also makes it a really interesting journey exploring different spots and keeping notes on what days were better where with certain swell angles and tides etc. Overall this might sound a bit overzealous, fraternal, and corny, but 1 ignorant surfer can ruin your board, body, or break. Instant gratification is overrated. Be mad, but try to realize you're missing out on a lot of what surfing is about if you take the shortcuts.
You're missing the point. Please re-read my first post... I DID NOT ASK for specific spots that are secret. I asked WHERE to surf, a.k.a blocks in the area. I checked out Lido and there says a sign; "no surfboards". I DID NOT IN ANY WAY ask about THE SPOT EVERYONE loves to surf and WOULD love to have it all to their little selves, did I? I understand what you are saying, and you would have a point if I would have asked it in the way you are putting it.
Look, the bottom line is maybe I did come off wrong to the board. All here as members can do is read what I typed, and that's where the problem starts because you can't actually see what the person is saying and how they are saying it. So when I get the feedback like I did, maybe I should have taken a step back and expected it. But I was readying myself for what I got and was loaded for bear ANYWAY since I've experienced the locals only mentality and it sucks. Now that it is long gone, and I'm not pissed off and I'm over it because I've figured out where to go, I feel this is now just 5 pages of BS. You all can think what you want. At this point it is moot. You don't know me, you may have even surfed next to me last weekend. I probably let you or others on this board go on a wave I was in position on. That's the kind of guy I am. But because I am new to the beach I didn't, and never have, come off like a d!ck to anyone unless provoked. It's just not good for the sport, me, and there are plenty of waves to go around. Also, those of you who gut it out in the winter when people like me go skiing, I give them the props and first wave rights as locals. This isn't me trying to make amends here either so don't take it for weakness, because whether or not you dig me is not a priority for me. What I got now is an admin on this board looking to "set me up" in the water with one of his friends to meet in person. Not saying I would back down if something negative should come of it and I need to square one to protect myself, but I'm no dummy either and I don't walk into sh!t blindly. That goes against the training I have. Plus, not sure how many "friends" would have showed up either.Then as it usually goes in many instances, the result would have to come back with some of my friends to make it a fair one. Just stupid overall considering the root cause. But you know what, It's been a nice (maybe for some) time getting to know those of you who actually answered my post without being an a$$hole about it. May I bump into you in the lineup. But someone asked about doing the same on other sites, well I've asked similar questions on other sites regarding beach access for 4-wheeling and they were all cool people. Many who've replied surf Montauk too and were willing to pass on some "insider trading". You all may have your little community and that's cool, I like clicks, but some of you need to lighten up. SERIOUSLY. Not the whole board, just some, and you know who you are....
It's Long Island for Christ sake, NEWS FLASH: It's no secret there's surf on LI...!
You don't OWN it,
and you are no way surfing some secret spot in Bali.
Good luck, enjoy the surf, lay back and be cool.
I'm gone from here.
Topic: Help! Surfing Lido, L.I. (Read 2080 times)
November 30, 2005, 08:01:23 PM
