I've not tried surfing but this sounds all of the win
I used to climb with some surfers and they kept trying to get me to have a go...and surf too.
( chickenlady b3ta's very own Elizabeth Taylor, Thu 8 Jul 2010, 15:54, 1 reply, 16 years ago)

hohoho
surfing is the greatest thing. I can't describe how awesome it feels.

it's hard work, but easier than it looks to pick up the basics. I suspect you'd probably take to it quite well.
( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Thu 8 Jul 2010, 16:02, Reply)

I'm not so sure
I'm not a terribly strong swimmer - despite the massive shoulders. I can only do about 600m without getting bored - and even then I'm pushing it on the boredom threshold. Although that is in a pool...and I did go gorge walking a few weeks back and loved it - even the bits where we had to jump in from a great height - huge adrenaline buzz.
( chickenlady b3ta's very own Elizabeth Taylor, Thu 8 Jul 2010, 16:09, Reply)

it's not quite the same muscles as swimming
it uses the arm muscles a bit more because you are a bit elevated from the waters surface.

the paddling is a bit of a bugger but it is interspersed with experiences of exhilaration and pleasure. well worth it.

I've never done any other activity that gives you such a full body workout either.
( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Thu 8 Jul 2010, 16:14, Reply)

You've obviously never tried
Cycle-boxing!
( Labia Majora You keep on talking but it makes no sense at all, Thu 8 Jul 2010, 16:17, Reply)

I really want to....

( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Thu 8 Jul 2010, 16:23, Reply)

It's quite a rush
Road Queensbury is best for beginners, but I've moved on to Downhill Muay Thai. Not yet man enough for Dirt Trail Dirty Boxing.
( Labia Majora You keep on talking but it makes no sense at all, Thu 8 Jul 2010, 16:26, Reply)

I seriously reckon this sport has some mileage
we should start a club.

we can wear polo shirts and hoodies with UB* Cycle Boxing on the back

*University of B3ta
( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Thu 8 Jul 2010, 16:37, Reply)

This could really, really work
Cycling along side by side, dukin' it out. It'll be quite tactical, do you keep a full guard, meaning you don't have a hand on the handlebar? Do you look where you're going, or at your opponent? Swinging hard would surely send them sprawling, but if you miss, you risk throwing your balance off.
( Labia Majora You keep on talking but it makes no sense at all, Thu 8 Jul 2010, 16:42, Reply)

I'm stifling laughter about people on bikes with boxing gloves on personally
I was envisioning it starting a bit like a joust, but then coming down to circling each other and darting in for a punch.
( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Thu 8 Jul 2010, 16:45, Reply)

Jousting on bikes hurts a lot
It could work that way too though, maybe mix it up each round?
( Labia Majora You keep on talking but it makes no sense at all, Thu 8 Jul 2010, 16:47, Reply)

PJM should try this
his balancing skills are not always good....
I could make £200 sending the vid to that long haired chappy from the West Country.
( chickenlady b3ta's very own Elizabeth Taylor, Thu 8 Jul 2010, 16:51, Reply)

I'd break my fist on his sixpack
Then he'd knock me out with his massive cock.
( Labia Majora You keep on talking but it makes no sense at all, Thu 8 Jul 2010, 16:52, Reply)

Look, I was very drunk. Okay?
Pfft!
( chickenlady b3ta's very own Elizabeth Taylor, Thu 8 Jul 2010, 17:06, Reply)

this could not sound more made up

( Kitty v1.0 desperately naive, Thu 8 Jul 2010, 16:31, Reply)

It's only made up until I punch someone on my ride home

( Labia Majora You keep on talking but it makes no sense at all, Thu 8 Jul 2010, 16:32, Reply)

you gain more and more of my respect every day Lab
I was hoping my bike would be fixed today, then I could go sparring
( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Thu 8 Jul 2010, 16:36, Reply)

You're far too kind
Glad to see you're getting your bike fixed.
( Labia Majora You keep on talking but it makes no sense at all, Thu 8 Jul 2010, 16:40, Reply)

I'm looking forward to it
aside from paying 60% of the value of the bike when new in parts and labour...
( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Thu 8 Jul 2010, 16:46, Reply)

Rock climbing gives you pretty much a full body workout
And the biggest high ever when you realise you're NOT DEAD!
( chickenlady b3ta's very own Elizabeth Taylor, Thu 8 Jul 2010, 16:18, Reply)

I'm really really shit at heights
so I'm not into climbing.

I also have a history of injuring myself doing things like skating and such, so I stick to going fast on water. much safer.

although I have twisted my knee surfing, and almost snapped my little finger. as well as being hit in the head, hitting another guy in the face, and had to drive my gf to hospital after her board hit her in the face.
( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Thu 8 Jul 2010, 16:24, Reply)

Her surf board hit her, isn't that right love,
you were surfing.
(PsychoChomp, Thu 8 Jul 2010, 16:26, Reply)

because I haven't had all the domestic abuse jokes
and didn't spend several hours in an A&E waiting room with the other people in there accusing me, with their eyes of beating her.
( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Thu 8 Jul 2010, 16:30, Reply)