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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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itzki
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Just started surfing last week on my high school's surf team with 0 prior experience. Bought the legendary costco wavestorm for like $150 and stood up and rode my first wave today. That feeling, successfully standing up on a wave, brought me almost as close to how i felt with the first rail i hit skiing. I am beyond siced, can't wait to surf more! Join me in my stoke!
Sep 6 2016 11:07PM
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alev
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that was a beefy swell in new england. hope the atlantic keeps churning em out for us up here.
Sep 7 2016 8:35PM
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pinekidd
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itzkiJust started surfing last week on my high school's surf team with 0 prior experience. Bought the legendary costco wavestorm for like $150 and stood up and rode my first wave today. That feeling, successfully standing up on a wave, brought me almost as close to how i felt with the first rail i hit skiing. I am beyond siced, can't wait to surf more! Join me in my stoke!


Thats rad! where is your home break? stoked to here you got the bug. man, once you catch your first wave its awesome. best. feeling. ever.
Sep 7 2016 10:18PM
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DrZoidberg
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alevthat was a beefy swell in new england. hope the atlantic keeps churning em out for us up here.


Lol it was pretty bad here in north/central nj. I think it cleaned up once but I was at work. Otherwise it was like victory at sea status the entire time. Saw some photos from new york though and it looked pristine.
Sep 7 2016 11:01PM
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itzki
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MKEslayerThats rad! where is your home break? stoked to here you got the bug. man, once you catch your first wave its awesome. best. feeling. ever.


Wilmington, North Carolina! I picked a great time to start lmao, Hermine rolled through here on Friday/Saturday so we got some slightly larger waves than normal haha.
Sep 7 2016 11:24PM
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gapersarefriends
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Bummed im not at home right now, all the boys are going to lowers if the comp gets called on today
Sep 8 2016 1:20PM
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pinekidd
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itzkiWilmington, North Carolina! I picked a great time to start lmao, Hermine rolled through here on Friday/Saturday so we got some slightly larger waves than normal haha.


Awesome! Well, it's great your out in the water. Stay stoked
Sep 8 2016 4:18PM
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The movie this comes from is my favorite surfing movie ever made (step into liquid)
Sep 9 2016 6:24PM
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DrZoidberg
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I got nailed in the ass by my fin yesterday. Didn't help that it was a twin so it's huge. My stubby small wave board actually isn't terrible with a twin and trailer setup. So easy to snap turns on the backside.

Also Mick Fanning is looking good.
http://www.worldsurfleague.com/posts/221657/mick-fanning-electrifies-with-977
Sep 10 2016 10:51AM
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What wetsuits are people running?

I plan on doing a lot more surfing this winter, and im in the market for a new suit.

I'm currently using an Xcel infiniti hooded 4/3 as my only suit. Its been ok in the summer, but a little on the cold side throughout the winter as the water temps im usually dealing with are between mid 40s and mid 50s. Also the things falling apart on me pretty good, ive had it for a year and a bit, and put some serious mileage on it, and id like to think its normal wear and tear, but id have to admit durability isnt great.

if anyone has any suggestions, id like to hear what everyone else prefers.
Sep 12 2016 7:40PM
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S.J.W
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LUPTONWhat wetsuits are people running?

I plan on doing a lot more surfing this winter, and im in the market for a new suit.

I'm currently using an Xcel infiniti hooded 4/3 as my only suit. Its been ok in the summer, but a little on the cold side throughout the winter as the water temps im usually dealing with are between mid 40s and mid 50s. Also the things falling apart on me pretty good, ive had it for a year and a bit, and put some serious mileage on it, and id like to think its normal wear and tear, but id have to admit durability isnt great.

if anyone has any suggestions, id like to hear what everyone else prefers.



Rip Curl wetsuits are by far the best. Stretchiest neoprene, and fleece lining. And they're the warmest. Defiently worth the investment.
Sep 12 2016 7:48PM
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LUPTONWhat wetsuits are people running?

I plan on doing a lot more surfing this winter, and im in the market for a new suit.

I'm currently using an Xcel infiniti hooded 4/3 as my only suit. Its been ok in the summer, but a little on the cold side throughout the winter as the water temps im usually dealing with are between mid 40s and mid 50s. Also the things falling apart on me pretty good, ive had it for a year and a bit, and put some serious mileage on it, and id like to think its normal wear and tear, but id have to admit durability isnt great.

if anyone has any suggestions, id like to hear what everyone else prefers.


I got a rip curl 5/4 flashbomb and I must say its been a pleasure to surf in. Haven't been cold once even for 4+ hour sessions. That being said I love throwing on the 4/3 when it's warm enough, it's so much easier to paddle with.
Sep 12 2016 9:11PM
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LUPTONWhat wetsuits are people running?

I plan on doing a lot more surfing this winter, and im in the market for a new suit.

I'm currently using an Xcel infiniti hooded 4/3 as my only suit. Its been ok in the summer, but a little on the cold side throughout the winter as the water temps im usually dealing with are between mid 40s and mid 50s. Also the things falling apart on me pretty good, ive had it for a year and a bit, and put some serious mileage on it, and id like to think its normal wear and tear, but id have to admit durability isnt great.

if anyone has any suggestions, id like to hear what everyone else prefers.


Tape hand warmers all over your body
Sep 24 2016 4:08PM
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DrZoidberg
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I had an amazing session on sunday, until I got out and realized somebody had taken my bag off the beach. They got my car keys and phone among other things. I've left my bag and boards on the beach every time I surfed ever, as have everybody else that surfs there. Guess I won't be doing that ever again. What do you guys do with your keys? Key pocket on leash or wetsuit? Classic hidden on the car somewhere?

Anyway, it was like shoulder high, no wind, sunset, warm water... So many fish that it was like surfing in an aquarium. When I'd duckdive I'd open my eyes and I wish I had a gopro photo of what you could see. Got one wave with two backside turns that felt great, ones where you get stuck up in the lip for a second after releasing the fins then drop back down. Fall is looking good so far.
Sep 28 2016 12:28PM
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alev
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DrZoidbergI had an amazing session on sunday, until I got out and realized somebody had taken my bag off the beach. They got my car keys and phone among other things. I've left my bag and boards on the beach every time I surfed ever, as have everybody else that surfs there. Guess I won't be doing that ever again. What do you guys do with your keys? Key pocket on leash or wetsuit? Classic hidden on the car somewhere?

Anyway, it was like shoulder high, no wind, sunset, warm water... So many fish that it was like surfing in an aquarium. When I'd duckdive I'd open my eyes and I wish I had a gopro photo of what you could see. Got one wave with two backside turns that felt great, ones where you get stuck up in the lip for a second after releasing the fins then drop back down. Fall is looking good so far.


i never leave stuff on the beach, unless its with people. i always hide my keys near my car. or just leave them in the ignition. never had a problem, but i try to avoid congested beaches anyway.
Sep 29 2016 12:11PM
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DrZoidbergI had an amazing session on sunday, until I got out and realized somebody had taken my bag off the beach. They got my car keys and phone among other things. I've left my bag and boards on the beach every time I surfed ever, as have everybody else that surfs there. Guess I won't be doing that ever again. What do you guys do with your keys? Key pocket on leash or wetsuit? Classic hidden on the car somewhere?

Anyway, it was like shoulder high, no wind, sunset, warm water... So many fish that it was like surfing in an aquarium. When I'd duckdive I'd open my eyes and I wish I had a gopro photo of what you could see. Got one wave with two backside turns that felt great, ones where you get stuck up in the lip for a second after releasing the fins then drop back down. Fall is looking good so far.


Nice man! I've only gotten in the water once since July 1st, and that was early September. Fun swell but crowded over Labor Day weekend. Definitely been tricky with work lately!
Sep 29 2016 4:47PM
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30mph off shore winds. shoulder high waves that would stand up forever. If the smallest splash wasn't blinding you it was super fun. Just enough of a cross wind that it was pushing you super fast down the wave. It was my first successful backside wave on a shallow wave!
Sep 30 2016 6:55PM
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DrZoidberg
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So is anybody watching this Quik France heat with JJF, Toledo and Stu Kennedy? Insane airs going down.
Oct 8 2016 11:35AM
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theabortionator
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Was surfing in SA with a chunk missing from my foot approximately 3 miles from seal island.

GNAR LYFE
Oct 8 2016 11:49AM
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gapersarefriends
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Home for the weekend, too bad it's flat as fuck, thank god for my log
Oct 8 2016 2:59PM
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gapersarefriendsHome for the weekend, too bad it's flat as fuck, thank god for my log


Well it was much flatter than expected, didnt even ride my log and just pulled into 3foot shorey closeouts instead on a storm, still mucho fun
Oct 8 2016 9:32PM
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I kinda want to buy a foamie for that purpose. Fun at high tide when it's breaking right on the beach.

I should have went this morning. Rainy and gray but little to no wind and chest high. I felt sick though and watched the France contest instead, although in retrospect I just felt phlegmy and the salt might have helped that.
Oct 8 2016 10:35PM
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alev
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nice groundswell from Nicole leftovers in MA over the weekend. Hope everyone got something out of the storm-fun to check of some new and old spots in the neighborhood!
Oct 18 2016 8:53PM
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Just did a road trip up the coast of Ireland. Holy fucking shit, Sligo, Claire and Donegal were absolutely going off. Massive barrels every 1/2 mile in Sligo that have one or two people on them each. I've never seen anything like that in my life.
Oct 22 2016 5:23PM
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S.J.W
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Next two days should be six foot with perfect winds. :) Happy eric is happy
Oct 22 2016 6:32PM
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gapersarefriends
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Pulling for john john
Oct 22 2016 8:36PM
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pinekidd
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finally a good day on the lakes after days of being flat. Six foot swell at seven seconds. feelin stoked.
Oct 22 2016 10:46PM
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DrZoidberg
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alevnice groundswell from Nicole leftovers in MA over the weekend. Hope everyone got something out of the storm-fun to check of some new and old spots in the neighborhood!


It was good here in NJ saturday morning. Strong offshores but big enough waves to actually benefit from that. Luckily I was at work... And now it's back to lake atlantic status.
Oct 24 2016 10:23AM
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S.J.W
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Get fucked, it's currently 6-8 foot at 13 seconds
Oct 24 2016 3:20PM
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Pataguccimane
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Holy shit John John
Oct 25 2016 12:40PM
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.lencon
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S.J.WRip Curl wetsuits are by far the best. Stretchiest neoprene, and fleece lining. And they're the warmest. Defiently worth the investment.


Have you seen those new wetsuits that are supposed to be like otter fur or something? Not actually made of otter fur but made of some kind of fur I think. Supposed to be high tech
Oct 25 2016 1:25PM
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.lenconHave you seen those new wetsuits that are supposed to be like otter fur or something? Not actually made of otter fur but made of some kind of fur I think. Supposed to be high tech


from the people at MIT? I've looked into it a little bit. Will probably be better for the people in super cold places. Right now I can get through winter in a 2/2 flashbomb.
Oct 25 2016 6:19PM
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S.J.Wfrom the people at MIT? I've looked into it a little bit. Will probably be better for the people in super cold places. Right now I can get through winter in a 2/2 flashbomb.


Yeah people at MIT, that was it. Seemed like a pretty cool idea
Oct 25 2016 6:21PM
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DrZoidberg
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.lenconHave you seen those new wetsuits that are supposed to be like otter fur or something? Not actually made of otter fur but made of some kind of fur I think. Supposed to be high tech


I saw that as well. Interesting concept for sure, although I wonder how they're going to make it practical, mass producable (not that that's a word) and durable. Unless it's already made of some tough fiber. I think it's got something to do with the arrangement of the fur or whatever in addition to what it's made of. Would be nice when it's 30 degrees and the water's 30 as well. There were a few days last winter where I wasn't sure I'd make it back to my car.

Also John Johnnnnnnnnnnnnn Florence!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Oct 25 2016 10:35PM
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Fuck yeah JJF.
Oct 25 2016 11:33PM
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S.J.Wfrom the people at MIT? I've looked into it a little bit. Will probably be better for the people in super cold places. Right now I can get through winter in a 2/2 flashbomb.


Where are you surfing that you can get by with a 2mil? Its not even December yet, and im freezing my nuts off in my 4/3; Doesn't help that its covered in holes.
Oct 26 2016 2:03PM
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S.J.W
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LUPTONWhere are you surfing that you can get by with a 2mil? Its not even December yet, and im freezing my nuts off in my 4/3; Doesn't help that its covered in holes.


Sydney Australia
Oct 26 2016 2:43PM
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S.J.WSydney Australia


yup, thatll do it.
Oct 26 2016 3:22PM
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scratchskier321
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what do you guys like better, skiing or surf? how hard is surfing compared to skiing?
Oct 26 2016 10:25PM
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DrZoidberg
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scratchskier321what do you guys like better, skiing or surf? how hard is surfing compared to skiing?


Torn between both. Surfing is amazing.

I think it can be similar to skateboarding for a lot of people in that the basics are very difficult. I'd been skateboarding forever when I picked up surfing so I didn't have too difficult of a time. But if you have no board sport experience it'll probably be hard. Even then, you need to learn to read waves and all that plus how to handle a surfboard, which is totally different than a skateboard most of the time.

Basically there's people at my usual spot who I've seen there for several years and they still can't reliably catch waves, and there's people who've gotten better but they're not great or anything. It is about fun though and even plain riding waves is fun. You don't need to be doing crazy airs and turns to have fun.
Oct 26 2016 11:11PM
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DrZoidbergTorn between both. Surfing is amazing.

I think it can be similar to skateboarding for a lot of people in that the basics are very difficult. I'd been skateboarding forever when I picked up surfing so I didn't have too difficult of a time. But if you have no board sport experience it'll probably be hard. Even then, you need to learn to read waves and all that plus how to handle a surfboard, which is totally different than a skateboard most of the time.

Basically there's people at my usual spot who I've seen there for several years and they still can't reliably catch waves, and there's people who've gotten better but they're not great or anything. It is about fun though and even plain riding waves is fun. You don't need to be doing crazy airs and turns to have fun.


I see. I always hated trying to progress in skating b/c you fall straight to concrete. IMO easier to progress and be more aggressive if your falling into ocean or snow. Even ice on skis i'd rather fall into that concrete skating. Plus I've always known how to fall on skis.

On surfboard unless ur on bigger waves are the falls pretty manageable as long as you avoid getting hit by your own board?
Oct 27 2016 12:03AM
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S.J.W
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scratchskier321I see. I always hated trying to progress in skating b/c you fall straight to concrete. IMO easier to progress and be more aggressive if your falling into ocean or snow. Even ice on skis i'd rather fall into that concrete skating. Plus I've always known how to fall on skis.

On surfboard unless ur on bigger waves are the falls pretty manageable as long as you avoid getting hit by your own board?


been surfing for 10 years and only been hit by my board twice. It's pretty hard considering the wave will usually be pulled harder than you because it's full of air and floats easier than you.
Oct 27 2016 2:31AM
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scratchskier321I see. I always hated trying to progress in skating b/c you fall straight to concrete. IMO easier to progress and be more aggressive if your falling into ocean or snow. Even ice on skis i'd rather fall into that concrete skating. Plus I've always known how to fall on skis.

On surfboard unless ur on bigger waves are the falls pretty manageable as long as you avoid getting hit by your own board?


I've only ever been hit by it like twice or three times. The only time it ever hurt was when I was more or less nutted by it, except it missed everything and just hit like the bone or whatever else is there. That hurt.

As long as you don't hit the bottom by accident you're fine. If it's more shallow than you think and you jump or fall into the water you won't be ready to hit something hard. But still, that rarely happens to me and it's never been serious. I just know sometimes people get hurt that way. One time in bigger, winter barrels we had to have an ambulance come because some guy hurt his neck hitting the bottom, but that was big waves in shallow water.
Oct 28 2016 5:33PM
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Rip curl Vancouver put on a sample sale this weekend, and i copped a new flashbomb. seems super nice, the E5 lining is pretty dope, and this thing was dirt cheap. Cant wait to try it out.
Nov 5 2016 11:37PM
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LUPTONRip curl Vancouver put on a sample sale this weekend, and i copped a new flashbomb. seems super nice, the E5 lining is pretty dope, and this thing was dirt cheap. Cant wait to try it out.


this spring we are getting lit and in the pit! :)
Nov 8 2016 5:32PM
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Been 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...
Nov 14 2016 7:06PM
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Yeh it's pretty good
Nov 14 2016 7:33PM
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