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My first comp in 5 years šŸ˜‚ Was great to compet My first comp in 5 years šŸ˜‚

Was great to compete at the English Nationals last weekend. I didn’t really have any expectations on results, just wanted to go in, put a few scores in and challenge the new generation.

Although I lost in Rd2, I got myself a couple decent scores in Rd1, and was going through Rd2 up until a few seconds before the end of the heat.

Can’t wait to don the jersey again ✊

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Heading to Cornwall this weekend for my first comp Heading to Cornwall this weekend for my first comp in about 5 years… šŸ˜…

I used the @surfingengland English Nationals as a target for me to get my ankle, and most importantly my surfing, back on track.

Waves looking a little small on the forecast but I can’t wait to see how things go.

A big thanks to @_joarmitage_ for the support and to all those who have helped me get to this point. You know who you are! šŸ¤ Let’s go…

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More waves please… Got cutbacks to do. šŸ“· @m More waves please…

Got cutbacks to do.

šŸ“· @mofocreative

Need a discount on your next @srface wetsuit? DM me šŸ˜‰

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Throwback Thursday šŸ‘¦šŸ» A mere 14 odd years a Throwback Thursday šŸ‘¦šŸ»

A mere 14 odd years ago at the ripe old age of 17-18. I’d say my hip hop phase was cooler than the youngsters these days.

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Looking forward to another trip there 🤌 #srfac Looking forward to another trip there 🤌

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The Wave - Expert Turns. First-ever session at @t The Wave - Expert Turns.

First-ever session at @thewave… It was good to get some repetition in and get a proper wave fix, although took a minute to understand the rhythm of the wave.

I caught about 20+ waves in the one hour - proper exhausting! Surfed my Quiver 5’11ā€ performance shortboard, which felt a bit long in the pocket but looking back, wasn’t so bad for getting a bit of drive out my turns.

It’s nice to be able to analyse consistent clips so I can work on adjusting a few things next time.

The plan is to enter the @surfingengland Nationals in May šŸ˜‚ see how I fare against the new kids on the block šŸ¤·ā€ā™‚ļø I miss competing so why the hell not. It’s a good target to push my ankle rehab as hard as I can too.

Surfed in my @srface 4/3 ECO with boots and gloves. Think the water was about 8.5-9 degrees and it felt just right.

Anyway, enjoy šŸ‘

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Had an epic time at @thewave the other day. I had Had an epic time at @thewave the other day.

I had high expectations but I’m pretty sure our experience exceeded those. The fact that the wind played ball and the sun came out probably helped!

Plenty takeaways from our day trip but for now, here are just a few shots to wet the appetite.

Surfing a @hux_customs novelty prototype which went pretty well on the Advanced setting!

šŸ“· @redman686

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I’m heading to @thewave for the first time on Fr I’m heading to @thewave for the first time on Friday.

Not too sure why I’m so late to the party (I guess the ankle injury played a part) but I’m pretty darn hyped šŸ‘Œ

I’ll get to push my ankle a little bit further in a safe environment, try out different boards and more importantly, get the repetition my surfing needs to get back ( / closer) to normal.

Apparently the water there is 8.4 degrees, but I’m pretty confident both my @srface 4/3mm wetsuits will be perfect for the job. If ya fancy a discount, hit me up šŸ˜‰

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SURFED OUT! What an epic week of waves… Whilst SURFED OUT!

What an epic week of waves… Whilst I missed a few days due to being an adult and having to go to work, I had a day off yesterday and went for the double whammy: mega dawnie and LEGO (late evening glass off) at two of my fave spots around here.

These were from the epic lunchtime surf on Monday, shot by @mofocreative šŸ”„šŸ”„

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šŸ”ˆJazzy moves… šŸ˜‚ This was a month ago. One šŸ”ˆJazzy moves… šŸ˜‚

This was a month ago. One of the first surfs where I finally felt like something was coming together.

Waves were super fun and totally uncrowded, but this little secret spot sadly never lit up again… soon maybe?

šŸ„šŸ»ā€ā™‚ļø wearing the @srface Eco 4/3. Toasty, flexible and more sustainable than the rest. DM me for a discount code šŸ˜‰

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Giving the new carbon @hux_customs a go. She’s f Giving the new carbon @hux_customs a go. She’s fast and loose! šŸ’ØšŸ¤™

It floats and flies nice on flatter sections, and squares up to steeper section pretty well too. Need to adapt to that chunky square tail and learn to control it a bit more (not to mention continue working on getting my ankle back to 100%), but could be onto a good one šŸ‘Œ

Thanks Hux! šŸ™ and thanks for the clips @_joarmitage_ 😘
2010… Wish I could still surf like this. But mo 2010…

Wish I could still surf like this. But more importantly, wish I could still play the guitar like this šŸ˜‚
Not where you think šŸ˜‰ Damn it feels good to be Not where you think šŸ˜‰

Damn it feels good to be surfing again, especially when the waves are like this. The ankle is still playing up at times but I’m starting to find a bit of rhythm which just feels magic.

My @srface 4/3 is still keeping me cosy despite the near glacial northerly wind. They only have a few winter wetsuits left in stock so if you’re looking to pull the trigger, then GORDON10 will get you 10% OFF at checkout. You’re welcome šŸ‘Š

šŸ“· @_joarmitage_ 

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# ANKLE GATE I officially can’t remember the la # ANKLE GATE

I officially can’t remember the last time I surfed… This ankle fracture/dislocation has taken WAY more time than I ever thought it would.

And while I’m still not out of the woods yet, it’s time I set foot in the water and work my way back into action.

Got new boards courtesy of @sortedsurfshop and @hux_customs, and a new @srface wetsuit on the way. Next swell, let’s go šŸ’ŖšŸ’Ŗ
I found my six pack! It was hidden in an old hard I found my six pack!

It was hidden in an old hard drive šŸ˜‚ 

That’s a hefty throwback, circa 2007 on a shoot for Billabong with @heathwalker07 in Yamba, NSW.

šŸ“· @heathwalker07

Bloody good times šŸ‘Œ
Last time I surfed a wave pool was in @advparcsnow Last time I surfed a wave pool was in @advparcsnowdonia about 3 years ago…

I actually loved it. Weird as hell and won’t ever replace the real thing, but there’s something quite rad about the mechanical perfection these machines can create.

What I didn’t love however was the 6 hour drive to North Wales. Now we have a chance at having one right on our doorstep here in Dorset thanks to @brockspinedorset.

To make it happen however, we need to come together as a surf community and give it our full support. There’s an exhibition tomorrow at St Leonard’s & St Ives Village Hall between 2-8pm.

Be there or be square šŸ‘Š
Dorset pumps, sometimes. That day was a 6 hour in Dorset pumps, sometimes.

That day was a 6 hour in the freezing cold kinda session, and hell was it worth it.

šŸ“· @gary_knights

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Instagram VS Reality… The ankle recovery is tak Instagram VS Reality…

The ankle recovery is taking a little longer than expected, but I’ve been able to catch a few on the kids’ foamie the other day… felt darn good (apart from the standing up part šŸ˜‚).

A few more weeks of physio required to recover fully, just in time for the autumn swells? šŸ¤ž

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Happy International Surfing Day and Happy Father’s Day!

I’m lucky to have my kids AND surfing in my life, and even more so when I can combine the two... here’s to more good times in the sea!

šŸ“· @cuvner 

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I’ve been loving riding lately, both in the sea I’ve been loving riding lately, both in the sea and on the trails.

Sadly it’ll be a few weeks before I get to do either as I’ve given myself a spiral fracture of the fibula and dislocated my ankle whilst drunken disco dancing šŸ•ŗšŸ»šŸ¤¦ā€ā™‚ļø. At least it makes up for a pretty funny story!

Can’t wait to be out of the boot and walking again. Rehab might be a good excuse for a competitive comeback?

šŸ“ø @oscar_johnson / @jackmond93
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