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- gramme
Going there for a week at the end of March. Just me and the wife. We'll be staying on the West Coast, in Tamarindo. I haven't surfed in 2.5 years, I can't wait.
Anyone been? Tips on places to go, things to do besides surfing? For Madirish or anyone else who knows: my gym doesn't have a pool, but I've been hitting it hard trying to target my back and shoulder muscles as much as possible. Low weight, high rep. Any tips on other things or specific exercises that will get me back in surfing shape?
- madirish0
swimming, swimming, swimming.
rough your gym don't got a pool- is there a YMCA around? might laugh, but i used to go to mine in DC all the time and no one was *ever* in it, and it was maintained perfectly.
otherwise, chopping wood and squats are nice
- czawada0
Blowjobs.
- gramme0
There is a Y near us, and it's pretty ghetto. For some reason the smell of graham crackers is everywhere.
I wish I had one of those Vasa swim trainers, alas we dumped a fair load of cash on this vacation so things will be lean for a second...
- i know it- but i bet NO ONE goes in the pool- srsly. maybe a comm. rec. center? the one here is dope..madirish
- gramme0
I'll take a look, south STL is all about the community...thx for the tip.
- gramme0
mad, you ever been? I hear most of the good spots in that area are super fun and consistent, although they aren't known for heaviness...which is a good thing considering my rustiness and humble EC roots, in spite of all the years I logged in the water.
- madirish0
no, i have not. know MANY that have (buddy is there on 14 day surf trip as we type...... fucker).
for the record though- i am going to a super-tiny island in the Caribbean in a couple weeks, we will see what from the quiver makes it with me..... ;)
- wendog0
Im going in the end of march too...looking at Mal Pais and Santa Teresa...Maybe we can meet up to surf
- gramme0
I got a santa monica hard case. Highly recommend. Bought it off craig's list since the company is no more. They might lose our luggage, but at least my boards will be intact!
What island you going to? Or is it The Spot That Cannot be Named?
- do you mean santa cruz?wendog
- Nope, it's Santa Monica.
http://www.surfcase.…
gramme
- marychain0
Go to Honduras instead...less touristy...better scenary
- capn_ron0
Do you like Ice Cream?
Good. Go to the local liquor store and buy an piece of ice cream heaven named a TREET, or something that says treet. It is an ice cream sandwich that is the best ever.
You'll thank me later.
- gramme0
See, regular surfing is not so realistic for me here in St. Louis.
We should definitely meet up. We'll be on the beach in Tamarindo. There's a good beachbreak in front of the hotel. I'm planning on taking the boat to Ollie's and Witch's Rock.
Our travel agent surfs, he said he'd give me a few tips on out-of-the-way spots to check (we'll see about that...)
- wendog0
check ur email gramma
- wendog0
Dancer check your mail...its kinda a lame email though
- gramme0
check ur emailz wendog
Dancer, looks like we'll be like ships passing in the night...we don't get there til the end of March.
- nickb0
Go to Witch's Rock Surf Camp. They take care of you..
http://www.witchsrocksurfcamp.co…
They take care of you and booking is easy with them. They'll even come pick you up from the airport....
- gramme0
we've already booked a pretty sweet deal at a 4-star hotel in Tamarindo. I think I'll take my chances with the boat taxis, as I understand it the charters are hella expensive.
wendog, we're doing the zipline tour through the rainforest – should be dope.