zenagain, 1454284671
Made of sterner stuff those Ruski's.
Just about to head out now, lightly snowing and about 2 deg. I've got nothing to whinge about.
thermalben, 1454284887
Was just thinking "why don't you pop over and check it out, Zen?" - seeing as Kamchatka seems to be just around the corner from you - but then measured the distance and it's around 2,500km from Tokyo!
This place has been on my bucket list for ages. Would love to get over there at some point.
Thor-Zone, 1454285436
I surfed in Alaska for several years, and I can tell you that when it is cold enough for ice to form on the outside of your wettie it is REALLY cold! Also, if you are going to the trouble of surfing in that sort of weather, it is really nice if the waves are excellent.
freeride76, 1454285589
Looks amazing landscape but as far as surfing potential goes it's facing the wrong way, considering the storm track starts there and quickly tracks W to E with the fetch aimed away from Kamchatka.
I heard the salmon fishing is pretty awesome.
udo, 1454285895
Makes Thurso look warm.
Stok, 1454287130
I've scoured Russia on google maps plenty of times. Looks incredibly remote and cold, but with potential.
the-u-turn, 1454287642
Great Article. I can add a little more on Russia. In October last year I found myself on the northern end of Sakhalin Island and came across some great A Frames up and down the coast. A particular left was just reeling. But then....
It's COLD, damn cold. But give it to the Russians they are tough nuts. Damn tough. On leaving Yuzhno I learn't there's a new informal club that meets and seeks out new waves. Just like 1956.
Sheepdog, 1454296636
Hey Sid the Fish.... You out there?.... Remember Jan 8th in "keeping secret spots secret"??
You told me to to lay off the dope when i wrote this;
"pointy.... Ohh ok I'll tell ya.... Pack heaps of rubber.....Make your way to Vladivostok.... You'll then need to get the ship to Severo Kurilsk.... When you get there, ask for a bloke named Igor...... He owns a deep sea fishing boat.... He can take you the rest of the way... Tell him "Sheepskee dogski" sent ya.... :p"
Always one step ahead bro..... :p
Blowin, 1454298486
Surfing in Russia ?
It's probably like surfing amongst Russians anywhere - painful .
Throw in extreme cold and I think we've got ourselves a non starter.
Nah, it would be cool to be involved in a more community oriented surf scene.
I'll never go though.
Not while it remains so far from the equator.
PS. Sheepy, you really need to figure out some kind of Slateresque ,nose wipe non - claim .
Something, anything other than these Medina style double fist pumps.
Embarrassing .
thermalben, 1454301294
"...ask for a bloke named Igor".
Isn't Igor the Russian equivalent of the Indonesian Wayan?
benski, 1454301513
Also wanted to visit here for ages. So much coastline, so little development as far as I can tell.
Sheepdog, 1454329664
What's embarrassing is you following me to every thread, even one about surfing in fucking russia... lol .... Just pointing out a bit of a freak coincidence, with a dash of tongue in cheek.... Anyway I'll do as I see fit, bro....
BTW, the island chain that links this region to Japan is worth a look...
Sheepdog, 1454329748
Dunno.... But he makes the best piscatorial vegetable stew...... To die for.... ;)
Lanky Dean, 1454340288
Looks fricken cold............brrrrrrrrrrrrr.
stunet, 1454356980
Just across the Sea of Okhotsk from Kamchatka (look at a map) is Sakhalin Island where Swellnet reader 'the-u-turn' recently found himself. Scroll back up to read his post from yesterday morning.
This is the 'particular left' he mentioned:
Sheepdog, 1454366828
Stunet... Are you fuckn right?? Why did you name the island? Igor has mates in the KGB..... You're fucked, mate..... You think the black shorts or bra boys are heavy? Radioactive injection.... Slow painful death.... You're fucked.......
stunet, 1454367384
What are you talkin' about SD? Doesn't EVERYONE know Sakhalin Island lefts?
Sheepdog, 1454370053
[img]http://i.imgur.com/BEDhle2.jpg[/img]
the-u-turn, 1454371051
Actually the bloke who looked after me was deadset out of a Jason Bourne movie. Nice bloke, 'Vasily'. ...and I didn't meet one Igor. Sheepie, you've got too much time on your hands.
tonybarber, 1454373442
Question for those trans-Siberian surf chasers. Are there any world class breaks / points there. I don't think Putin would mind telling.
the-u-turn, 1454377703
Tony there probably is. I love Russia, and that's not an over statement. These men (& women, who really are treated as equals) are tough, proud and seek adventure. There are no nancy boys here, no hipsters or mods. Criticize as we can (and Putin is dragging Russia back into the USSR) the Russians will find surf spots, throw on some rubber and get into it. Hopefully, that might make Bali less attractive to them - but I doubt it.
Sheepdog, 1454378894
That took 60 seconds to whip up, mate.... I'll give the comedy away, uturn... I'm better at being a cunt than a comedian anyway bahahahaha
Jamyardy, 1454380487
I remember watching some Russian waves on Fuel TV, a show called "On Surfari" had Shane Mcintyre surfing there, I think it was Sakhalin island, maybe 7 or 8 years ago now, so my memory may be out a bit.
memlasurf, 1454381952
Yep U turn mentioning Bali and Russians in the same sentence brings back excruciating memories. Like bikies go surfing with all the attitude.
stunet, 1454382114
Bit earlier Jamyardy. They were there in 1999.
tonybarber, 1454386699
Heh memlas...what's the issue with Russians and Bali. I haven't come across any Russian surfers.
memlasurf, 1454387494
Wander down to Balangan at some stage next time you are there. New brutalism hair cuts (think US marine), aggressive attitudes with cute tats to match, Tassie tans (bring the sunnies), zero idea on ettiequte (do drop in some time-hang on why not all the time then abuse me), not particularly friendly (Gidday - Grunt), do I need to go on. Just the antithesis of what I used to enjoy about Bali. Ahh well all good things must come to an end.
Jamyardy, 1454391801
No worries thanks Stu, I must have seen a rerun many years later.
tonybarber, 1454392387
Ahhh … understand. Well, lets just say they have missed it. The real Bali of yesteryear at least. Now they have to live up to Putin's style - I guess. I suppose if we look at what they have had over the last 50 years, may explain their attitude.
saltman, 1454629898
Is that a submarine periscope in the background of the first pic
dandandan, 1454638025
Brilliant.