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  • Proper paddling technique
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  • paddling position
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  • When to Surf?
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  • Looking for new board Whos got advice?
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  • Which piece of the puzzle am I missing?
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  • surfing in Bali
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  • Need advice on Paddling
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  • how to surf greenwaves?
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  • Do you need a longboard?
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  • keep learning on the short or not?
    by peacelove&blunts » Mon Oct 04, 2010 5:34 pm
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  • My next board: stick with minimal or go funboard?
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  • Going Long To Short
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  • Getting back into surfing...
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