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Jimmy x Melanie
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Registrace 22. 04. 2014
We're Jimmy and Melanie and we're intermediate surfers/SUP surfers and travel enthusiasts. Follow us as we progress our surf skills and go on other adventures.
Surfing Short Sand Beach, Oregon | July 22, 2024
No vlog this time, just pure surf. Special shout out to Brent from Seattle, WA. He's been following our progress on CZcams and happened to spot us on the beach this day. Got to surf together and even catch a party wave at the end. We love meeting fellow surfers and our followers on CZcams, so if you see us out one day don't hesitate to chat us up!
WHAT EQUIPMENT DO WE USE?
-Sony a7iv - amzn.to/3Wvqziq
-Sigma Lens 24-70 Art - amzn.to/3Oykpfz
-Sigma Lens 150-600 Sports - amzn.to/3BZwK4W
-Freewell 82mm VND Filter - amzn.to/45wVWxl
-Deity V-Mic D4 - amzn.to/3MBwVYS
-LowePro Whistler AW 450 iii
-Peak Design Slide Strap - amzn.to/3MzvLNz
-Peak Design Everyday Backpack V2 20L - amzn.to/3BRq2hg
-Peak Design Capture Clip - amzn.to/3IErpUy
-Peak Design Travel Tripod Aluminum - amzn.to/3MTFijX
-GoPro Hero 9 Black - amzn.to/3MVkN6I
-GoPro Hero 12 Black - amzn.to/3orfthZ
-Sony Tough G Series SDXC - amzn.to/3MzvD0x
-SanDisk Extreme Plus 256GB MicroSDXC - amzn.to/3ID74ia
-Blue Yeti X Microphone - amzn.to/3q9V2GG
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VLOG MUSIC
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WHAT EQUIPMENT DO WE USE?
-Sony a7iv - amzn.to/3Wvqziq
-Sigma Lens 24-70 Art - amzn.to/3Oykpfz
-Sigma Lens 150-600 Sports - amzn.to/3BZwK4W
-Freewell 82mm VND Filter - amzn.to/45wVWxl
-Deity V-Mic D4 - amzn.to/3MBwVYS
-LowePro Whistler AW 450 iii
-Peak Design Slide Strap - amzn.to/3MzvLNz
-Peak Design Everyday Backpack V2 20L - amzn.to/3BRq2hg
-Peak Design Capture Clip - amzn.to/3IErpUy
-Peak Design Travel Tripod Aluminum - amzn.to/3MTFijX
-GoPro Hero 9 Black - amzn.to/3MVkN6I
-GoPro Hero 12 Black - amzn.to/3orfthZ
-Sony Tough G Series SDXC - amzn.to/3MzvD0x
-SanDisk Extreme Plus 256GB MicroSDXC - amzn.to/3ID74ia
-Blue Yeti X Microphone - amzn.to/3q9V2GG
DISCLAIMER: Any affiliate links used does NOT charge you anything additional. However it does provide us a small kickback to bring you awesome future additional content! We appreciate your support!
VLOG MUSIC
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Surfing Short Sand Beach, Oregon | July 2024
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First time surfing Short Sand Beach (Shorties), Oregon in nearly 2 years. WHAT EQUIPMENT DO WE USE? -Sony a7iv - amzn.to/3Wvqziq -Sigma Lens 24-70 Art - amzn.to/3Oykpfz -Sigma Lens 150-600 Sports - amzn.to/3BZwK4W -Freewell 82mm VND Filter - amzn.to/45wVWxl -Deity V-Mic D4 - amzn.to/3MBwVYS -LowePro Whistler AW 450 iii -Peak Design Slide Strap - amzn.to/3MzvLNz -Peak Design Everyday Backpack V2...
Surfing Indian Beach, Oregon | June 2024
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Summer has arrived so finally back to surfing on the Oregon Coast. We also got new boards, Jimmy an 8'0 SUP surf and Melanie a shorter 7'3 board (but not a short board). WHAT EQUIPMENT DO WE USE? -GoPro Hero 9 Black - amzn.to/3MVkN6I -GoPro Hero 12 Black - amzn.to/3orfthZ -SanDisk Extreme Plus 256GB MicroSDXC - amzn.to/3ID74ia DISCLAIMER: Any affiliate links used does NOT charge you anything ad...
One Week at Witch's Rock Surf Camp | Intermediate Program April 2024 | Costa Rica Surf Trip
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We returned to Witch's Rock Surf Camp, but this time with friends we made on our previous trip in October 2023. Thank you to @CptnOlasito and @WitchsRockSurfCampCR media team (Chino) for providing awesome surf footage! TO BOOK A RESERVATION: - Visit www.witchsrocksurfcamp.com - Or call 1-888-318-7873 - Use promo code: WRSCJM10 for 10% off your reservation Intermediate Program Vlog czcams.com/vi...
Surf Skating in Tamarindo, Costa Rica
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On a group surf trip to Tamarindo, Costa Rica we spent an afternoon practicing surf skating at the local skate park. Additional footage provided by Chris Conte WHAT EQUIPMENT DO WE USE? -GoPro Hero 9 Black - amzn.to/3MVkN6I -GoPro Hero 10 Black - amzn.to/3orfthZ -SanDisk Extreme Plus 256GB MicroSDXC - amzn.to/3ID74ia DISCLAIMER: Any affiliate links used does NOT charge you anything additional. ...
3 Things I've Learned as an Intermediate Surfer | Indian Beach, Oregon
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3 Things I've Learned as an Intermediate Surfer | Indian Beach, Oregon
Learning to SUP Surf in Costa Rica with Costa Rica SUP Adventures
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Learning to SUP Surf in Costa Rica with Costa Rica SUP Adventures
Costa Rica Surf Trip | Witch's Rock Surf Camp, Intermediate Program
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Costa Rica Surf Trip | Witch's Rock Surf Camp, Intermediate Program
24th Annual Cape Kiwanda Longboard Classic | Melanie's First Surf Competition
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24th Annual Cape Kiwanda Longboard Classic | Melanie's First Surf Competition
Surfing With A New Fin | Longboard Sessions | Indian Beach, Oregon
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Surfing With A New Fin | Longboard Sessions | Indian Beach, Oregon
Surf Sesh with Feel Good Surf Club | Oregon Coast
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Surf Sesh with Feel Good Surf Club | Oregon Coast
3 Years of Surfing | A Beginner Surfers Journey
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3 Years of Surfing | A Beginner Surfers Journey
Learning to SUP Surf with Ohana Surf Project | Honolulu, Hawaii
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Learning to SUP Surf with Ohana Surf Project | Honolulu, Hawaii
Surfing The New Long Board | Indian Beach, Oregon
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Surfing The New Long Board | Indian Beach, Oregon
Costa Rica Surf Trip | Witch’s Rock Surf Camp, Intermediate Program
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Costa Rica Surf Trip | Witch’s Rock Surf Camp, Intermediate Program
Surfing Indian Beach, Oregon March 2023 | First Surf in 5 months
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Surfing Indian Beach, Oregon March 2023 | First Surf in 5 months
Surfing Indian Beach, Oregon August 2022 | Teaching My Coworkers How to Surf
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Surfing Indian Beach, Oregon August 2022 | Teaching My Coworkers How to Surf
Surfing Indian Beach, Oregon May 2022 | Beginner Surfers
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Surfing Indian Beach, Oregon May 2022 | Beginner Surfers
Costa Rica Surf Trip | One Week at Witch's Rock Surf Camp in Tamarindo, Costa Rica
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Costa Rica Surf Trip | One Week at Witch's Rock Surf Camp in Tamarindo, Costa Rica
Surfing Otter Rock, Oregon February 2022
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Surfing Otter Rock, Oregon February 2022
Surfing with coworkers and surfing with Shuler demo board.
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Surfing with coworkers and surfing with Shuler demo board.
We took our friend shopping for surf gear at Gorge Performance.
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We took our friend shopping for surf gear at Gorge Performance.
Miss the PNW surf! Looks like a fun day ☀️🤙🏽 thanks for sharing
Yes it was fun! I regret not going back to shorties for so long. It was that damn hike that deterred me lol - Mel
Looks fun, no crowds
Indeed was fun! I try to surf weekdays to avoid crowds.
Awesome video! Great surfing Melanie!!
Thank you! Trying to improve with every session!
Looks like a fun day!!!
Yes it was a lot of fun! Go to break to surf now.
I spent this week down in Newport, make sure you plan a trip the Agate Beach before the summer softies are gone. Conditions were pretty good for 2ft surf.
I’ll actually be in that area Labor Day weekend. Will be my first time there.
I gotta get back there!
Yes come down! I regret not surfing here sooner. I don’t know why I let a little hike deter me the last 2 years haha. Waves are so much better than Indian beach.
Another great video! It's so awesome to watch your progression each time you go out. I've got to start filming some of my sessions here so I can track my own! Shorties looks like a great break for beginner and intermediate surfers on a smaller swell.
Hey Trevor thanks for watching again! And I appreciate you commenting on my progression because a lot of the time I feel like I’m not progressing much. I suppose sometimes it takes someone on the outside looking in to realize haha. And yes I encourage you to film yourself! I find it so helpful for myself to see all the little things I can work on for the next session. - Melanie
@@JimmyxMelanie Can you recommend a good GoPro mount for my longboard? I see a lot of reviews online but not many of them are good lol. And we definitely need to see more of Jimmy paddle boarding in future videos! 😀
@@trevorsowder oh yes Jimmy has been in and out of commission this summer. He's been getting his full back tattoo done with monthly sessions so it keeps him out of the water for 2 weeks every month. I told him he should've waited until winter when we likely weren't going to surf often haha. Regarding the mount I've always used the official GoPro surf mount. Only one time has it snapped off but I had the GoPro tethered to the extra security mount so thankfully my GoPro didn't go anywhere.
Great Vid and spot, keep charging it! You're in the water, no better way to spend the day!
Thanks for watching! Agreed, best days are the ones out in the water =)
Wow, that walk to the beach looked far (for carrying a board). Great surf vlogs as always!
Thanks! Yes the hike itself isn’t bad, it’s just when carrying a bunch of gear lol. My usual spot has been weird this summer due to the change in the sandbar so now this spot is my go to. I guess the upside is the extra exercise I get 😂.
you did great! love this vlog. I wish I did this when i was younger and picked up some bad habits. Hope that my kids will want to do this when they get older.
Thanks for watching! Never too late to go!
Cool surf spot
It is a cool spot, but would much prefer to surf SD though haha.
2nd day looked pretty fun. I find if I almost exclusively look to go left at short sands I have a bit more fun. Often the rights fizzle out. 🤙
Hah I think I noticed that. The last few times I've gone I've surfed mostly lefts, and I don't like going left. Guess I better work on that lol. - Melanie
7:32 FIRE! There is phrase which for superstitious reasons I never say, my belief is that said phrase stills the ocean and leaves me with only the paddle of shame.
Haha! Oh the paddle of shame, done that more times than I'd like to.
P.S. Hope to see you guys in the water, have fun.
Hey Jimmy and Melanie, It was nice to meet you guys in the parking lot at Shortys a couple weeks ago. I know you usually go to Indian beach so it was luck to see you both. I have enjoyed seeing your progress learning to surf and your adventure at Witches Rock surf camp. Melanie, you are making great progress with your pop up and catching waves. Jimmy, I hope you enjoy learning to SUP surf, downside is hauling an SUP board to the beach and back.
Hey Robert it was so nice to meet you as well! Thanks so much for following us on our journey. Half the fun has been meeting all the surfers along the way. Shortys is now our favorite go to so we hope to see you out there in the near future!
I've been going to Indian Beach this summer and its been trash...this looks a bit better, I just hate the walk in with my 9'8. :) Love the content.
Yes Indian beach used to be my go but I agree it’s been horrible! Was just there yesterday and it was the worst. Probably won’t go back this summer. Shorties has been amazing, well worth the hike! Maybe we’ll see you out there some time 😀
@@JimmyxMelanie It will definitely be worth investing some time a Short Sands this summer. There are more peak options at short sands and occasionally correct swells can work on some of the sand bars at low tide. I think the main problem with many breaks this year has been low tides corresponding with morning weekend secessions when most people try to surf. I have encountered many days like that, so I wait around then the wind picks up and makes a mess. I don't surf Indian very often, so I actually appreciate the videos with different view points that show how the break is working.
@@chrisrokz9005 yes I’ve been to Short Sands 3 times this summer and each session has been far better than at Indian beach. I can certainly see now why everyone prefers that break. I just used to always avoid it because of the hike 😅. But I see now that it’s well worth it. Will be heading there next week for more. - Melanie
Had a surf instructor here on the Mendocino coast tell me the same piece of advice. Calm down when paddling for your wave. I had no idea what he meant until I actually tried it. Oscar is right! A slower paddle creates more forward motion than scratching frantically at the water. Also, being that you've surfed in Costa Rica so many times now I can't help but wonder if the lack of the wetsuit there influences your pop-up and surfing? I've never surfed without a wetsuit and can't help but think that surfing in warm water without one will feel totally different lol!
Sometimes I still get frantic and then have to remind myself and rein my emotions in 😅. I definitely feel as though I surf better in warm water. And the convenience of not having to put one on or take off is so nice! Can’t wait for you to experience the warm waters of Costa Rica!
Gotta love new board day! I just recently bought my first step-down board as well. I usually ride my 9' longboard, but just got a 7'8" funboard. Our waves here in northern California are a lot like yours there in Oregon, inconsistent and relatively sloppy. It's always great to be out in the water though! Even though it's cold lol.
Oh nice! Are you bringing that board to Costa Rica? And agreed it’s always great to be out in the water, even though I complain about the cold haha. Better than sitting at home!
@@JimmyxMelanie No I’m not bringing any of my own boards to Costa Rica. I’m just going to raid the board shop while I’m there and try a few out.
@@trevorsowder good call. Saves a lot of hassle!
NEW BOARD DAY! It’s like Christmas, Birthday, and New Years Eve rolled into one.
Haha yes! Exciting day for sure. Gonna hold off on new boards for a while haha.
Great video. Been there but never surfed there. I wish I did. Melanie, you did well considering the conditions. Good to Jimmy out there again. I plan on surfing a number of those beaches when I go back there.
Thanks! Yes if you make it down to the Oregon Coast please let us know!
If you wanna recommendation for a good place to paddleboard, check out horseshoe Lake Park in Woodland right off I 5 about 20 minutes north of Vancouver.
Yes someone recommended that lake as well. We will have to check it out. Thank you!
My surf spot for 20 yrs. My wife proposed to me on the beach near the trail from the mangrove. Saw Robert August at the river mouth
Aw that’s wonderful place for a proposal. One of my favorite surf spots in that area, but man has it become busy just in the 2 years I’ve been surfing there!
I feel like the wetsuit is strength training in disguise…
Hah that is true! Never thought of it that way
I definitely wish I could move somewhere with warmer water! I live and surf on the northern California coast and the water temps average somewhere in the mid-fifties most the year 😞
We should just move to Costa Rica haha.
@@JimmyxMelanie I’ll be there in November for a week thankfully!
@@trevorsowder and then you’ll never want to leave!
Love your videos! I'm headed to Witch's Rock Surf Camp for the first time in November. Doing the intermediate class and can't wait! I was curious what size board you brought with you Melanie? I'm guessing something in the 8' range?
Hey Trevor, thanks so much for watching! That’s so exciting that you’re going, you will absolutely love it. The primary board I brought down there was an 8’0. Most recently I went there on a solo trip with a 7’3 and a 6’10. Let me know if you have more questions.
LOL you have to surf to get better Melanie. But I am glad you make the best out of it. Go Jimmy!!!! He killed it. So proud of him. El Salvador will be a blast.
Haha I’m trying! And yes Jimmy did amazing and we so look forward to El Salvador. Thanks for watching! - Melanie
Thanks for sharing the video.
Thanks for watching!
Thats the first time I have ever seen HD not speak.
Hah oh when I showed him my purple board? Probably thinking I’m the only person who could manage to get a ding on that part of the board haha. And still don’t know how it happened.
Good to see you both back at the camp!! You caught some great waves. That Guiones break looked gnarly!! Glad you had lots of fun!
Thanks it was a lot of fun! And yes guiones really pushed all of us out of our comfort zones. Only way to get better haha.
Diego is the man! I miss Witch's Rock so much
He is certainly one of our favorite people there. Hopefully you get to go back soon!
Wow wow wow, you guys really knocked it out of the park this time! Each video just keeps getting better and the surfing too! We're really loving the raw honesty in your vlogs, it’s like we’re right there with you. Also saw that you’re all heading to El Salvador next, but we can’t wait to have you back shredding waves with us soon. Pura Vida!
Aw thank you so much! We always have such a great experience with you all, which is why we keep coming back and hopefully will return again soon! Pura Vida!
OH MY GOD! Amazing video JxM, stoked to see the future videos...EL SALVADOR!
Thank you! Yes can’t freakin wait!
What a wonderful vlog guys! It’s so nice to see you guys every time and I love the support and encouragement from the boys at Guiones! 🥹🤍 you did great Mel!
Aw thank you Mary! We love coming to visit, not just for the surf but everyone in the community! Truly feel that the Pura Vida is not just a saying but a way of life and everyone there embodies that. We can’t wait to return, hopefully early next year 😊
This is an amazing video! Great editing, footage, and stoke. Memories I will cherish forever ❤ Look forward to surfing with you all again soon. -Helen
Aw thanks Helen! Editing is literally the hardest thing, I don’t know how you do it with all of your videos haha. And yes hopefully we’ll reunite in October!
All it takes is one!! You seriously scored here!!!
Thanks! Was a fun wave!
I could never 😂
Sure you can!
Real. I'm starting to learn how to surf as well and there's nothing like finally catching one after 20 mins or so 😂
Haha yup how it goes most of the time! Just gotta keep at it 😁
Succes! You are improving at an incredible rate.
Thanks! Seems like it’s far easier to progress when the surface you’re riding isn’t constantly moving, like water 🤣
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What about sharks though
I choose not to think about them 😂
Love it!
Thank you! Gonna shoot for an even bigger one next time!
Excellent video!! You did well on that trip. I need to get a one of those surf skates soon.
Yes do it! I feel a difference on my turns when surfing after I started using my surf skate consistently.
Another awesome video guys! Keep 'em coming!
Thanks! Will do 😄
The surf skate escaping 😂
Haha yes. Had to go chase after it 😅
Looks so fun!
It was! Still recommend a visit sometime!
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Oh dang that last one looked knarly!
Yeah I ended up with a ding on my board. Last time I surf my personal board on that beach!
@@JimmyxMelanie ugh i am sorry!
Woah... What a crash 😬 ouch
Yeah dinged my board. Never use a personal surf board in playa tamarindo 😅.
Hello looking at staying at the same hotel did you leave your dogs in the room while you were out? I know some places dont like that and Im bringing my doggo
Yes we left them in the room and notified the front desk! This was almost 2 years ago so not sure if the rules have changed or not. Enjoy your stay!
this chick is a natural, she's already standing up and getting in the curl almost every time after just two days in the water?! that's crazy
Aw thank you! Just a lot of persistence and practice! - Melanie
Nice
Thank you! We love going every summer