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I've been processing ski porn for the last month without being able to ski. My coping method? Surfing. Now that the waves are flat for the rest of the summer (or so it feels, FML) I've got nothing better to do than watch the Fiji Pro and excessive amounts of surf porn while I wait for the next hurricane. Or winter to come. Either works.

So let's talk surfing!
-What's in your quiver?
-Favorite surf video/segment/movie?
-Where do you surf?
-Wetsuit Gabber
-Favorite Person to watch surf?
-Favorite surf photographer or videographer?
-What are you about - XXL Waves, getting wicked barreled, busting out massive airs and turns, or hanging ten on your longboard?

Here's some x-rated surf content
https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/773593/STRANGE-RUMBLINGS--THE-ICELAND-PART-
https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/773594/SKELETON-BAY-SANDPIT
https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/773595/Arctic-Swell---Surfing-the-Ends-of-the-Earth


Jun 17 2015 11:56AM
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Pataguccimane
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Lets take a trip down to the coast one of these days eh?
Nov 14 2016 10:57PM
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DrZoidberg
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spookkyyBeen absolutely frothing in the smallest, shittest surf recently. I've definitely got the bug for surfing back. Also been noticing a bit of progression with my turns as well, but I still bog rail more than I'd like.

Not to mention I'm moving to Melbourne next year so Bells will be accessible...biggest I've surfed is 8ft and that was one of the scariest (but most fun) surfs of my life. Kind of nervous for what's in store...


Bells looks like such a manageable wave when it's big. Rarely we'll get a somewhat slow moving wave that's overhead or bigger here in NJ. A lot of the time if it's big, extremely fast moving and going to destroy you when it closes out in five inches of water, 2 seconds after you dropped in. Bells looks so slow and not cliff-like unless it's like excessively huge.

Of course everything looks different on video.
Nov 14 2016 11:14PM
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gapersarefriends
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fuuuck anyone else see Griffin colapintos reverse lip hack thing? Insane. Cool to surf tstreet and what not when he's in the water and then watch him do that
Nov 16 2016 1:03PM
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DrZoidberg
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gapersarefriendsfuuuck anyone else see Griffin colapintos reverse lip hack thing? Insane. Cool to surf tstreet and what not when he's in the water and then watch him do that


Heard it was insane and just saw it. He was like inverted before he even got any air.

I had like an hour of perfect chest-shoulder high rights this morning all to myself. It'd just get one, walk back to the jetty and ride the conveyer belt style rip current back to the lineup. Easiest thing ever.

Also I was waiting for a wave, spun around and saw this rather large, like 5-6ft tan or gray blob. For like half a second I was like fuuuuuuuuuuuuu that's a huge fish or a shark or something but then I realized it was a plastic bag. Apparently there was a whale here last week too.
Nov 16 2016 11:25PM
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DrZoidbergHeard it was insane and just saw it. He was like inverted before he even got any air.

I had like an hour of perfect chest-shoulder high rights this morning all to myself. It'd just get one, walk back to the jetty and ride the conveyer belt style rip current back to the lineup. Easiest thing ever.

Also I was waiting for a wave, spun around and saw this rather large, like 5-6ft tan or gray blob. For like half a second I was like fuuuuuuuuuuuuu that's a huge fish or a shark or something but then I realized it was a plastic bag. Apparently there was a whale here last week too.


Fuuuck dude I've been sharked out like that before too. Idk if you or anyone else has heard of san onofre, but very classic log spot, was where chuck pattersons famous clip of him fiming a great white on the end of his paddle was shot

Anyways, i usually log, and surf sano 2-3 times a week. The warm water from the nuclear power plant is a hotspot for juvenile white sharks, and man i get spooked at least once a week. So scary
Nov 17 2016 5:10AM
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DrZoidberg
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Surfing next to a nuke plant must be interesting.

Anybody have any experience with these sorts of things.

Was thinking of getting one to stretch my 4mm a bit longer before going to 5mm, and so I don't have to wear a 5 when I can do a 4 and hood in spring. Does wearing one let water in the top where the suit closes or something? That's my main concern.
Nov 17 2016 10:50AM
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gapersarefriends
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Flew home for the weekend and got to be back in the water, first session was a beautiful sunny day on the log, everyone needs a big soft rail single fin in their life, seriously. Next day was a big wavestorm session with the boys in sideways rain, big stormy closeouts were fun. Back in idaho where nothings open yet, fuck
Nov 29 2016 3:36AM
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NPF
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snapper has been shit for like two weeks now..
Dec 5 2016 11:44PM
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NPFsnapper has been shit for like two weeks now..


I will end you.
Dec 6 2016 12:01AM
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scratchskier321
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anyone surf w/ contacts on?
Dec 6 2016 3:47AM
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S.J.W
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So I met Hayden Cox the other day, fuck he is so short. Like super short. Sean Petit short. Hayden Cox is the bloke behind the kook surfboard the hypto krypto.

Also, it's been like 2 fucking months since I ordered my Flying Pony and they still haven't even made it. Fuck it im gonna cancel the order.

And frothing on this 7 foot mini mall at the momment. So much fun
Dec 6 2016 4:24AM
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DrZoidbergSurfing next to a nuke plant must be interesting.

Anybody have any experience with these sorts of things.

Was thinking of getting one to stretch my 4mm a bit longer before going to 5mm, and so I don't have to wear a 5 when I can do a 4 and hood in spring. Does wearing one let water in the top where the suit closes or something? That's my main concern.


Yeah I actually just got one to extend the range of my 4/3 too...I like it!

idk if you've had the chance to check one out in person, because its hard to see in that picture, but basically the neck has an inner lining (shirt) plus a neoprene flap on top so it makes a pretty good seal. Was just out in NJ this week with it, no problem with flushing or anything. Toasty warm :-)
Dec 9 2016 1:19PM
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DrZoidberg
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andYeah I actually just got one to extend the range of my 4/3 too...I like it!

idk if you've had the chance to check one out in person, because its hard to see in that picture, but basically the neck has an inner lining (shirt) plus a neoprene flap on top so it makes a pretty good seal. Was just out in NJ this week with it, no problem with flushing or anything. Toasty warm :-)


I actually bought that one but with long sleeves at brave new world over black friday weekend during whatever sale they had. Unfortunately I've been at work for the past two swells that land in the middle of the week so I haven't gotten to try it. Now it's like super cold though so I might just go for my 5mm.
Dec 9 2016 3:56PM
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S.J.WSo I met Hayden Cox the other day, fuck he is so short. Like super short. Sean Petit short. Hayden Cox is the bloke behind the kook surfboard the hypto krypto.


I met Elle and Holly Coffey. Fuck me they're stunners
Dec 11 2016 10:49AM
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scratchskier321anyone surf w/ contacts on?


yup every time I surf. never had a problem.
Dec 12 2016 11:05PM
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http://www.surfingmagazine.com/video/mick-fanning-surfs-northern-lights/#WL6vSDMsYOUMGoIH.97
Dec 13 2016 12:12AM
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surf was dece today, but fuck is it ever busy here
Dec 13 2016 1:20AM
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DrZoidberg
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I bought those wetsuit socks or whatever you're gonna call them since everything in the shop was 40% off. They're actually so helpful. It's so much easier to put boots on with them, and the suit in general actually. Definitely good for when you're so excited to get in the water that you can't get the boots on fast enough.
Dec 29 2016 10:35PM
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gapersarefriends
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Was logging blackies today in newport, super fun session such a nice day then stepped on a fucking stingray, fucker got me right on the arch of my foot. Such a weird feeling getting stung but honestly hurt way less than i expected
Dec 30 2016 12:55AM
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gapersarefriendsWas logging blackies today in newport, super fun session such a nice day then stepped on a fucking stingray, fucker got me right on the arch of my foot. Such a weird feeling getting stung but honestly hurt way less than i expected


Casual stingray encounter, NBD. Hope it's not too bad!
Dec 30 2016 8:45PM
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1337Casual stingray encounter, NBD. Hope it's not too bad!


Its a weird feeling today, foot is swollen and feels just like i rolled my ankle
Dec 31 2016 1:00AM
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gapersarefriendsIts a weird feeling today, foot is swollen and feels just like i rolled my ankle


Don't they have venom or something? Gotta watch out for infection too. Probably some crazy bacteria in the water/on the rays.

We might have waves for the first day of the new year too. Should be fun.
Dec 31 2016 2:25PM
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DrZoidbergDon't they have venom or something? Gotta watch out for infection too. Probably some crazy bacteria in the water/on the rays.

We might have waves for the first day of the new year too. Should be fun.


Yeah my buddy who i was surfing with is a lifeguard and i guess its just like a huge bee sting
Dec 31 2016 2:41PM
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We've had pretty fun waves here at home, at least as far as summer goes in Coffs Harbour (Aus). Here's a couple of shots a friend grabbed for me last week. Cool to see a surfing chat and ready the funny stuff ski nuts say about it on NS. Here's to a swell-filled autumn and a snow filled winter!
Dec 31 2016 5:48PM
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The last week has been surprisingly consistent here in nova scotia. Had one morning session that was glassy 7-10 ft and occasional barreling sections. Now i gotta go back to school which is ass.
Jan 3 2017 7:43AM
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steezysteezeThe last week has been surprisingly consistent here in nova scotia. Had one morning session that was glassy 7-10 ft and occasional barreling sections. Now i gotta go back to school which is ass.


7-10ft? You guys are getting hollow waves 3 times head height? Dude, the North Shore of Oahu would be frothing a swell like that.
Jan 3 2017 4:29PM
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S.J.W
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Yeah boys, new stick finally came in. Thing is fucking insane. 5,3 by 20.5 by 2 and 7/16. at 30L. In fucking HyFi. I'm telling ya, get some hyfi or carbon wrap under your arm today for those small 1-3,4 foot waves and surfing will be on another level. Frothing so hard.



Jan 6 2017 3:21PM
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sleazyjones7-10ft? You guys are getting hollow waves 3 times head height? Dude, the North Shore of Oahu would be frothing a swell like that.


not exactly sure how you measure waves but over here its from the base to the crest on the breaking face. 7 Feet is only like a foot and a half overhead and 10 is less than double overhead. And I'm talking crouching barrels in the pit of the wave, not long hollow pipes. It was just a fun session that I was stoked on, NS is a fickle spot so we get stoked when we get some swell. I won't post a million pics because you can just google it but heres one that shows how big it can get:

Jan 8 2017 10:44AM
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steezysteezenot exactly sure how you measure waves but over here its from the base to the crest on the breaking face. 7 Feet is only like a foot and a half overhead and 10 is less than double overhead. And I'm talking crouching barrels in the pit of the wave, not long hollow pipes. It was just a fun session that I was stoked on, NS is a fickle spot so we get stoked when we get some swell. I won't post a million pics because you can just google it but heres one that shows how big it can get:



Right that makes sense, most parts of the surfing world ie Australia (where I'm from), much of the continental US or Hawaii measure the wave the way an oceanographer measures swell, that is to say, from the back of the wave so that the trough isn't counted. A general rule of thumb is that the swell will be around half the size of the wave face. That's why when you said 7-10, i was imagining barrels with 14-20ft faces haha
Jan 8 2017 5:10PM
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When I explain to people I usually talk about face size, so I'll tell them after I dropped in and bottom turned the wave was overhead or shoulder high or whatever. But I know they measure the back of the wave when they talk about it. It's just weird to explain it that way since you can have low numbers produce head high or bigger waves at some spots.

Apparently it was good but super cold here in NJ today. I was dealing with an exploded water heater instead. Still got wet I suppose.
Jan 8 2017 10:48PM
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Wetsuit buying advice?

I live in maine and want to surf year round. Are there any places I should shop? Brands? thickness recomendations? If you had to pick one suit to get what would it be and why?

Also wondering if there is any surfing etiquette I should be aware of before I get out there.
Jan 8 2017 11:21PM
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DrZoidberg
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Scotty_BWetsuit buying advice?

I live in maine and want to surf year round. Are there any places I should shop? Brands? thickness recomendations? If you had to pick one suit to get what would it be and why?

Also wondering if there is any surfing etiquette I should be aware of before I get out there.


Ask in a surf shop up there. I'd imagine it's really fucking cold there though. 5mm must be minimum most of the year. I've never been that far north to surf. It gets cold here in NJ, but, it's gotta be worse there. As far as the actual suit, try a few on. It has to fit if it's that cold. Xcels fit me nicely. They might not fit you as well.

Etiquette? Lots, but just don't be a dick and you'll be fine. I feel like there's not tons of surfers there so they're all a cool bunch but who knows.
Jan 8 2017 11:43PM
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Scotty_BWetsuit buying advice?

I live in maine and want to surf year round. Are there any places I should shop? Brands? thickness recomendations? If you had to pick one suit to get what would it be and why?

Also wondering if there is any surfing etiquette I should be aware of before I get out there.


I'm not an expert in this field, but I just got a new 5/4 Flashbomb after using an excel infiniti for a couple years, and so far it feels heaps better than the old one.
Jan 10 2017 2:54PM
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Just rode my 6'2 shortboard I bought a few weeks ago for the first time. Let's just say it was an... interesting experience. I'm super stoked about it though, and I can't wait for the next decent swell (possibly this Saturday?) so I can keep trying to progress and actually stand up on it. It's a sick custom carbon fiber board I picked up at one of my local shops, Sweetwater Surf Shop in Wrightsville Beach, NC, for a mere $150 barely used with new futures fins. (before yall roast me for the benz it's my mom's car not mine)




Oh yeah, I also bought a $65 dakine board bag on amazon and I guess someone fucked up and shipped me 4 bags when I only paid for 1. Selling the extras on craigslist to make that bank haha
Feb 1 2017 11:19PM
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Trabek
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Wish my rotator cuff wasn't fucked up so I could get in the water. Been stuck on shore shooting since October. Missing the best season in Jersey.
Feb 2 2017 9:38AM
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DrZoidberg
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TrabekWish my rotator cuff wasn't fucked up so I could get in the water. Been stuck on shore shooting since October. Missing the best season in Jersey.


It's been fun. Where do you surf? And actually I've missed the past few good days cause if work.
Feb 2 2017 1:52PM
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Trabek
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DrZoidbergIt's been fun. Where do you surf? And actually I've missed the past few good days cause if work.


I live and surf in Holgate, Long Beach Island. Wooden Jetty, Beach 3, and Holyoke are the favorite spots. How about you?

Babes and Barrels all day hahah
Feb 2 2017 3:20PM
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gapersarefriends
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Kinda bummed cause it has been fucken cranking at home but skiin pow is all good...I need a 6-7' single fin this summer it has to happen. I'd sell a kidney for a lovelace v.bowls but then i couldn't drink as much beer
Feb 2 2017 4:00PM
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TrabekI live and surf in Holgate, Long Beach Island. Wooden Jetty, Beach 3, and Holyoke are the favorite spots. How about you?

Babes and Barrels all day hahah


Ha i feel like everybody surfs south jerz. Mainly bradley, asbury and that area. Occasionally i'll venture to manasquan in the winter since it's insane in the summer, or further south. Rarely I'll hit LBI.
Feb 2 2017 11:11PM
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DrZoidbergHa i feel like everybody surfs south jerz. Mainly bradley, asbury and that area. Occasionally i'll venture to manasquan in the winter since it's insane in the summer, or further south. Rarely I'll hit LBI.


I hardly leave the island to surf. Sometimes I'll venture to Cape May or Avalon, but lbi has decent waves if there is swell. No reason to leave lol
Feb 3 2017 11:17AM
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Watching Pipe pro rn and damn John John is good.. The dude makes it look so damn easy.


Also planning a trip to central America for May. Anyone have any experience? Thinking probably Costa Rica. Any info on spots to go, places to stay would be appreciated. Also currently only have a groveler, and looking to possibly pick up a new board for the trip. Should I try and get one there or pickup one before I leave? should I even bother bringing my board? My girlfriend is also coming so i was thinking it would make sense to bring 2 or 3 shortboards that we are comfortable with.
Feb 4 2017 3:40PM
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Theres currently a used Hypto Krypto for sale locally, thinking about giving it a shot. anyone surfed it before? worth taking for the trip?
Feb 4 2017 3:44PM
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LUPTONWatching Pipe pro rn and damn John John is good.. The dude makes it look so damn easy.


Also planning a trip to central America for May. Anyone have any experience? Thinking probably Costa Rica. Any info on spots to go, places to stay would be appreciated. Also currently only have a groveler, and looking to possibly pick up a new board for the trip. Should I try and get one there or pickup one before I leave? should I even bother bringing my board? My girlfriend is also coming so i was thinking it would make sense to bring 2 or 3 shortboards that we are comfortable with.


I've spent a couple of Mays in costa and nica, We had great swell one time and pretty solid the other not even sure when its supposed to be good down there but it was for us both years. Costa's rad, super easy to travel everywhere and insane beach breaks everywhere, from my experience you can't really go wrong. My favorites were santa teresa and nosara both in northern CR and also hermosa right next to Jaco, never ventured down to pavones but heard its sick and also crowded. We always bought boards in Jaco for fairly cheap and sold them before we left but I think if i went again i'd wanna bring my own board, depends on how long you're going though. I've actually also got a 5'8 hypto, hopped on the band wagon. I absolutely love it, really hard to surf my other boards now, Super fast and versatile, exactly the kinda board you'd wanna bring on a surf trip where you messing with different breaks. Although for every person that loves them there's someone that says they're shit boards so who knows.
Feb 4 2017 7:12PM
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gapersarefriends
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LUPTONdub post

Theres currently a used Hypto Krypto for sale locally, thinking about giving it a shot. anyone surfed it before? worth taking for the trip?


I mean ando ripped like a 5'6" hypto at 10-12 foot kanduis so i'm sure you'll like it. Comes at the risk of looking like a plastic surgeon who wanted to be progressive
Feb 4 2017 7:58PM
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DrZoidberg
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TrabekI hardly leave the island to surf. Sometimes I'll venture to Cape May or Avalon, but lbi has decent waves if there is swell. No reason to leave lol


Supposed to be decent tomorrow. I'm getting it early before work. Gonna be (relatively) warm.
Feb 7 2017 10:18PM
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Trabek
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DrZoidbergSupposed to be decent tomorrow. I'm getting it early before work. Gonna be (relatively) warm.


It's supposed to be like 60 tomorrow, unreasonably warm in Feb. Then Thurs we are getting down to 17 and 6inches.. Ridiculous weather. I can't surf cause of my rotator cuff, but I may go shoot early.
Feb 8 2017 2:25AM
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DrZoidberg
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Quik pro finals are on soon. JJF vs Wilko currently in semis.
Mar 18 2017 10:37PM
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S.J.W
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Holy shit, how about this come back story from Owen. 14 months after sustaining a head injury at pipe. Owen is back into a final at his first ever CT stop back. This is so emotional.
Mar 18 2017 11:28PM
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