Introduce Yourself Here

[pra_ggresion]

Thanks Tex, I think it's just a matter of time before Oregonsurf suffers a renaissance. There's going to be a new generation of up-and-comers and people will get sick of the mind suck that is FB. There's an appeal to not having a spell chec, not having sentences finished for you and no algorithms dictating what you see.

[pra_ggresion]

As for the mega "court licensed photographer" kook, my fantasy is that he called the sheriff and let the sheriff watch his footage. Sheriff can only stomach up to the 3:00 minute mark and promptly starts beating the dude before arresting him for feloniously kookery Section-442.19.

To me it's not so much of a worry knowing about the spot. Everyone knows about it. Cat got out of the bag a long time ago. I had a guy bring it up to me in Peru! The problem is showing people how it works, and when it's good. Allowing footage puts a place on the forefront of people's minds and increases their likelihood of visiting. Good spots have a "musical chairs" dynamic. It's a preventative measure in that respect. On top of that, spots that are good are often special places regardless of whether or not they're surfed. More people equals more disrespect to the place it's self in the form of pollution and overcrowding. Places like that deserve a decorum that prompts stewardship, etiquette and general good behavior. I think of good spots like they're an actively used temple. One does not just walk into the middle of baptism in whatever religious ceremony and start sticking their camera into everyone's grill for example. Similarly blowing a place up with images is simply bad form. I feel the same way with photos of swimming holes, waterfalls, caves, etc.. There's plenty of places set aside or not threatened that are sanctioned for images if people carry a sense of judgement derived from respect for nature. Take video of Shorties, PC, Agate all day long. Those places are set aside. That's my take at least.

[Major Lazer]

Photog's a wingnut but so are 50% of people in Oregon. Violence is never the answer and stupid. Maybe in extreme cases of self defense. All and all ridiculous privileged white boy shite. Don't even care. Seems like people should just surf and shut the F up.

[Tex]

I dropped FB five years ago....dinking around on instagram but OSP is still my social media of choice....seriously Betty and Plover, you can come back now.

[Tex]

Wanty....we need like a thumbs up or down option for quick responses like on Slack or some shite like that....so I can give ML a thumbs up.

[Tex]

Its funny, Pra's last post was like three years ago and he still has double mine =)

[erzats]

re-introducing:

My name is Faron, I live in Victoria BC. I've surfed for 13 years now but still suck at it and mainly surf a longboard. I have good years and bad years for waves. I took up long distance trail running 5 years ago (it's popular now like surfing was in 2004, when I started that). So, I spend a lot of my time training. But, I'm forcing myself to mix it up and tolerate the uncertainty of surf for the greater potential bliss it can offer. Still, I prefer the overall certainty of enjoying a run regardless of condition.

Aside from that, I am a scientist by trade. I study recent climate. I ski and do other stuff white people like (yoga, coffee, etc.).

If you are ever headed up this way (Vancouver Island) let me know. I'll show you around. It's a PHENOMENALLY beautiful place.

[pra_ggresion]

Its funny, Pra's last post was like three years ago and he still has double mine =)

Right, I saw that and was like "was I that dedicated to this site?" Dang.

[pra_ggresion]

What up Faron, live at the coast now and ran into Tippy Toes a few times but then she disappeared again. Heard she was super into trail running in Norcal also. Always enjoyed your science facts and links to resources.

[Tex]

My name is John....holding down PDX for the last 16 years. Did a tour in Manzanita back in 94, living there full time, surfing all day and bar tending at the Dune every night. Now I have two little dudes- 12 and 14 who are dabbling in surf but mostly love to skateboard (downhill/street/park). We have been hitting the Windell's indoor skate park most weekends.

I have buddies who are surfing mostly central coast and NW Washington. I usually hit N. Coast spots.

I have surfed as far north as Yakutat and and far south as Witches Rock. I have surfed many times in the Texas Gulf.

[bluesilver]

My name is Bluesilver.

[Tex]

So SKURRED

[wyosurf]

wyo over here on the eastside with no surf. golden handcuffs keeping me here. i disc golf instead of surf, it's a lot easier.

[Tex]

Hey Wyo....what would you do if they dropped the KSW in your backyard?

[wyosurf]

well I still have a board and wetsuit, so i'd dig those out and try to remember how to shread (not sure i ever did actually shread, so i'd kook it up like i used to)