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Yes it was fun! I regret not going back to shorties for so long. It was that damn hike that deterred me lol - Mel

Indeed was fun! I try to surf weekdays to avoid crowds.

Thank you! Trying to improve with every session!

Yes it was a lot of fun! Go to break to surf now.

I’ll actually be in that area Labor Day weekend. Will be my first time 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.

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.

Thanks for watching! Agreed, best days are the ones out in the water =)

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 😂.

Thanks for watching! Never too late to go!

It is a cool spot, but would much prefer to surf SD though haha.

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

Haha! Oh the paddle of shame, done that more times than I'd like to.

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!

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

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!

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!

Haha yes! Exciting day for sure. Gonna hold off on new boards for a while haha.

Thanks! Yes if you make it down to the Oregon Coast please let us know!

Yes someone recommended that lake as well. We will have to check it out. Thank you!

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!

Hah that is true! Never thought of it that way

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!

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.

Haha I’m trying! And yes Jimmy did amazing and we so look forward to El Salvador. Thanks for watching! - Melanie

Thanks for watching!

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.

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.

He is certainly one of our favorite people there. Hopefully you get to go back soon!

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!

Thank you! Yes can’t freakin wait!

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!

Thanks! Was a fun wave!

Sure you can!

Haha yup how it goes most of the time! Just gotta keep at it 😁

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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I choose not to think about them 😂

Thank you! Gonna shoot for an even bigger one next time!

Yes do it! I feel a difference on my turns when surfing after I started using my surf skate consistently.

Thanks! Will do 😄

Haha yes. Had to go chase after it 😅

It was! Still recommend a visit sometime!

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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!

Yeah dinged my board. Never use a personal surf board in playa tamarindo 😅.

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!

Aw thank you! Just a lot of persistence and practice! - Melanie

Thank you! We love going every summer