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Main Room - General New York Surf and New Jersey Surf Discussions / Re: RIP Sonny Miller

« on: July 10, 2014, 04:22:25 PM »

If this isn't yet another wake up call for the over 40 he old set to watch diet and exercise . So sad , searching for TC my all time fave and I too wore mine out from over watching . Still can't believe never legally reproduced on DVD . I have to watch you tube clips now Rip


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Hey Dorado,
I got the Search DVD Box Set Actually. It was released in 04 and quickly taken off the shelves when Rip Curl realized that they didn't have the legal authority to distribute the film in DVD form. Their contract was only for VHS. I was talking to Sonny about it last year at our event we did with him. Rip Curl didn't want to pay him or Arno Kimsey, the musical genius behind the films, the royalties they deserved. It was a big legal mess and that's why it hasn't been released. What is more disappointing is that Rip Curl hasn't said a word or paid any homage to Sonny in any of their social media. Sonny, DH and Curren made Rip Curl relevant in the 90's after they went bankrupt in the lat 80's. If it weren't for them, Rip Curl wouldn't have been what they are today.

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Main Room - General New York Surf and New Jersey Surf Discussions / RIP Sonny Miller

« on: July 09, 2014, 09:08:09 PM »

Sonny Miller, one of the greatest surf filmmakers of all time has passed away from a heart attack.  He was an incredible artist who made some of the greatest surf films of all time. His marquee film Searching for Tom Curren is quite possibly of the best surf films ever made. The guy was a legend. I feel very honored and lucky to have had the opportunity to have interviewed him and Tom Curren together and screen his incredible film last year. The guy was an absolute legend.
RIP Sonny Miller. Thank you for the inspiration.

Searching for Tom Curren with Quad

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Main Room - General New York Surf and New Jersey Surf Discussions / The ESA Sundown Challenge Hosted by The Town of Hempstead

« on: July 01, 2014, 12:23:01 PM »

It's that time of the year! The ESA Sundown Challenge hosted by The Town of Hempstead is happening July 12th at Lido Beach West. For more information go to [/size]http://ny.surfesa.org/[/color]

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Main Room - General New York Surf and New Jersey Surf Discussions / Re: Paddling and surfing in a crowd

« on: June 23, 2014, 11:22:39 AM »

For those situations when you have nowhere to go: When is doubt, bail out. If you got no where to go, chuck your board away from the surfer riding the wave and dive as deep as possible.
If you have some control, paddle to the breaking part of the wave unless you are 100% sure you can make it over the shoulder without screwing up the riders wave.
If you got 4 people paddling for a wave and most of them look like they are going straight-off-adolf, god help you... Sometimes, getting ran over is unavoidable. brown trout happens.


And it's almost always the person paddling out's responsibility to get out of the way. If I'm focused on hitting a section, I'm not looking toward shore. And I shouldn't have to. The wave itself is enough stimulation that requires my full concentration.
The only times it's a riders fault is if they have no control of the board and cant turn it and just outrun the wave and hit the person who already went over the back of the shoulder, or if the rider is a dick and is aiming for you.


But lets be honest, surfing is a dangerous sport. We all assume the risks when we paddle out whether we are skilled or not. Anything can happen. Everyone who is starting to surf needs to understand that it's the person paddling out's responsibility to stay out of the way and you cant' really blame the person riding the wave, unless they look you dead in the eye at the start of the wave and purposefully run you over. It infuriates me when some novice tries to yell at me for almost running them over. And when someone does a big cutty or hack in your face, consider yourself lucky and grateful to the surfer for their skills and not running you over.

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Main Room - General New York Surf and New Jersey Surf Discussions / Re: NY Premiere of I Had Too Much to Dream Last Night - June 14th in Williamsburg!

« on: June 10, 2014, 09:48:07 AM »

The band Bad Girlfriend will be playing a live set at the premiere!
Gonna be an epic time! Come on out!


 Bad Girlfriend will be playing a live set at the Premiere of "I Had too Much Too Dream Last Night" this Saturday! Free to the public! 3PM-12AM at Villain in Brooklyn!
http://badgirlfriendband.com/

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Main Room - General New York Surf and New Jersey Surf Discussions / Re: Social Hour

« on: June 07, 2014, 11:47:26 AM »

Epic times...


good vibes. Stoked to surf with the crew and be allowed to sneak a few waves in.

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Main Room - General New York Surf and New Jersey Surf Discussions / Re: Sundown Surfboard Swap Sale

« on: June 05, 2014, 01:19:10 PM »

What time is sundown open till for board drop off and it's only for store credit if it sells right?


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Mayday, The store is opened today and tomorrow until 9pm. Plenty of time to drop off a board. Yes, it's for 100% Store credit.
Hope to see you there!

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Main Room - General New York Surf and New Jersey Surf Discussions / Re: Sundown Surfboard Swap Sale

« on: June 04, 2014, 05:20:27 PM »

This little number came in for this weeks Surf Swap Sale.
A 6'4 Shermeyer single fin. Only going for $60

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Main Room - General New York Surf and New Jersey Surf Discussions / Re: Sundown Surfboard Swap Sale

« on: June 02, 2014, 03:32:42 PM »

Plenty of Boards to Choose from. Here is just a small sampling of boards we have from Lost. Faktion will be there with a truck load of fresh goodies as well! This Saturday & Sunday!
Bring in your older boards this week!

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Main Room - General New York Surf and New Jersey Surf Discussions / Sundown Surfboard Swap Sale

« on: May 28, 2014, 10:51:36 AM »

Come on out for Sundown's Surfboard Swap Sale June 7th & 8th (Saturday & Sunday)
Come and find some hidden gems or clear out your garage and make room for some new additions to your quiver.


 SELL: BRING IN YOUR SURFBOARDS, WETSUITS, SKATEBOARDS & OTHER WATERSPORTS EQUIPMENT.
1.     DROP OFF YOUR BOARD AT SUNDOWN BY FRIDAY JUNE 6^TH.
2.     SUNDOWN WILL SELL IT ON JUNE 7^TH & 9^TH
3.     RECEIVE STORE CREDIT FOR 100% OF THE AMOUNT SOLD!
 
BUY: HUGE DEALS ON NEW & USED BOARDS
1.     THE BEST PRICES OF THE YEAR ON OVER 200 NEW BOARDS IN STOCK
2.     MASSIVE DISCOUNTS ON WETSUITS, BAGS, LEASHES AND ACCESSORIES!
3.     EPIC BARGAINS ON BOARDS AND GEAR UNDER THE TENT.
     
     FAKTION TRUCK SALE: Petro will be on hand with a bunch of boards!
SURFBOARDS BY:
LOST      LIBTECH
HOBIE     DEWEY WEBER
KOOKBOX     NSP
TORQ   WALDEN
STEWART 7S
 
www.sundownsurf.com     516-796-1565

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Main Room - General New York Surf and New Jersey Surf Discussions / RIP Ricky Grigg

« on: May 22, 2014, 11:52:04 AM »

RIP Ricky Grigg
Sad day in surfing...


Here he is speaking the truth about surfing..

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Main Room - General New York Surf and New Jersey Surf Discussions / Re: The 7th Annual Fish Fry: May 17th or 18th

« on: May 13, 2014, 10:31:13 AM »

But what do I do? This is the first year I don't have a fish in the quiver...

Come down anyway and try out other boards. Perhaps one of our fine local shapers or surf shop establishments will convince you to bring a fish back into your quiver...

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Main Room - General New York Surf and New Jersey Surf Discussions / The 7th Annual Fish Fry: May 17th or 18th

« on: May 12, 2014, 02:28:43 PM »

 The 7th Annual NY Fish Fry is going down this May 17th or 18th at Washington Blvd in Long Beach. The Surf Forecast is looking good!
Bring your fish’s, oddities, experimentation’s, and cherry boards.. Sharing is caring. The surf forecast is looking good for this weekend. The call will be made this Friday.
The NY Fish Fry has become a staple in NY surf culture over the last 7 years. It’s a great time. Completely grass roots, no tents, no sponsors, no commercialism at all. Just a great opportunity for friends and like minded surfers to come together and try out new and old boards. It doesn’t get much better than that. Afterwards, I’m sure there will be a happening at Pilgrim Surf & Supply in the evening. So, come on out, bring all your odd riding crafts, a positive attitude and be ready to have a great time.
When: May 17th or 18th (Waves depending)
Where: Washington Blvd, Long Beach NY
What: The NY Fish Fry
Bring: Your boards to share and positive attitudes…

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Main Room - General New York Surf and New Jersey Surf Discussions / Re: It Doesn’t NOT Work: the outer limits of pure surf design

« on: May 05, 2014, 10:11:53 AM »

Just wanted to thank all the shapers who submitted and came to the show this weekend. Huge success. Positive vibes and heaps of good board talk. Thank you everyone who came out. Epic times.
The events Program is up online: http://smashsurf.com/it-doesnt-not-work-event-program/
You can view all the boards that were in the show.
Hope you all enjoyed.
T

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Main Room - General New York Surf and New Jersey Surf Discussions / Re: It Doesn’t NOT Work: the outer limits of pure surf design

« on: April 29, 2014, 10:20:24 AM »

Next Installment of our profiles on shapers participating in It Doesn't Not Work. Glenn De Castro.
Check out his healthy resume of hand planes and paipos.
http://smashsurf.com/it-doesnt-not-work-shaper-profile-glenn-de-castro/