Surfing the Concrete with new SECTOR 9 boards...

Sector 9 is in our market recently under Billabong Malaysia. Have a look at their new range of Sector 9 skateboards selection!!!! Really cool stuff.....i have a Sector 9 skateboard myself. This is your training if u r not surfing....this boards allow you to practice your movement of carving and flowing just like surfing. Lookout for the nearest Sector 9 in store....


COSMIC SIRIES WEAVE SECTOR 9
The Cosmic Weave is a classic Cosmic 2 shape which features fiberglass/maple construction pressed into a convex mold with a smooth barrel concave and a nice rolling kicktail. Great for all kinds of carving and cruising.Deck 38.0""L x 8.5"W x 25.375"WB ,Trucks 8.375" Gullwing Mission,Wheels 65mm/78a Nineball Wheels,Bearings Abec 5 Greaseball Bearings,Hardware Full Grip Tape w/ Die cut for logo, 1.5" Bolt Pack, Angled Risers


GRINDER COSMIC SIRIES SECTOR 9
The deck from the Cosmic Series consists of 4 ply maple sandwiched into two layers of fibreglass! Make your way to school, work or uni with a smile on your face! This longboard is cool for downhills! High quality by Sector9 - Length: 46" (approx. 117cm), Width: 9.5" (approx. 24cm),Trucks: Gullwing Alpine 9" (approx. 23cm),Wheels: Nineball 70mm/78a,Bearings: Abec 5 Greaseball
Hardware: Full grip tape w/ Die cut for logo, 1.5" Bolt Pack, Mini Risers..

COSMIC BAMBOO SUNSET SECTOR 9.
The BAMBOO Sunset is a fast, smooth riding board. The deck features a "W" concave and mild camber to add to its strength while still allowing a nice amount of flex. Deck 42.0" L x 9.5" W Trucks 10" Gullwing Charger Trucks Wheels 74mm/75a Nineball Wheels Bearings Abec 5 Greaseball Bearings Hardware Clear Grip Tape, 1.5" Bolt Pack

BINTANG COSMIC SERIES SECTOR 9
Dialed to flow more like a surfboard, and with wave graphics to match, this skate is the perfect cruzing board. Details include an easy flex and flow enabled by the use of fiberglass and camber, and an 8.5 x 38” deck. Trucks: 8.375" Gullwing Mission, Wheels: 65mm/78a Nineball Wheels, Bearings: Abec 5 Greaseball Bearings. Sector 9.

Skurfing Da River

This is the beautiful River of Cherating........when the waves is flat everywhere, this is the place we hangout!! Normally Tourist will come here and do their river boat trip on nature and wildlife, canoeing, fishing, monkey feeding, etc. But all we do our skurfing here!!!! It is similar to wake boarding but we carve our surfboards on that little small waves created from the boat. It is alot of fun....all we need is 50 bucks of petrol, boat, rope and a surfboard!!! I
Here we are.....




To make it more interesting, Cherating Bridge jumping is the next thing on the lineup..
To the first person who started this jumping...Fredrick Da Man!!!! And a big thanks for
Aman for this wonderfull pics....



After Bridge jumping, we head down to Pok Lang's river villa for lunch
and villa jump off as well......Forgot to tell you guys, crocs are waiting
for us down on the river for their lunch as well...anyone up for it?
If u dont believe, youtube for the video of the crocs...heheheehe

Tidal Bore Surfing

Have any of you heard of Tidal Bore Surfing? I once think about trying it in
Sarawak but decided that i stick to beach surfing instead of river surfing...
Here, I just give you a short brief on what is Tidal Bore..

Tidal Bore Phenomenon

Tidal bore is a solitary wave formed when a rising tidal front tries to enter a shallow and narrowing river with high tidal range from abroad estuary. In the process, the tidal front is retarded by the river flow and the bed friction start to build up. When it reaches the critical point, it breaks and moves forward upstream as a rushing wave called tidal bore. As it travels upstream, it will decrease in height and velocity and eventually dies out due to energy dissipation.In Malaysia, tidal bore phenomenon can only be seen at Batang Lupar, Batang Sadong, Batang Samarahan and Batang Saribas in the state of Sarawak. Sri Aman is situated about 194 kilometres by road from Kuching City. The unique phenomenon of tidal bore occurrs in Batang Lupar. Batang Lupar flows from the Klinkang Range to South China Sea with river length of 275 kilometres. Geographicaly, Batang Lupar has a big opening at the rivermouth and becomes narrow when it reaches upstream. It is believed that tidal bore starts at Pulau Seduku located about 44.6 kilometres from river mouth and 34.5 kilometres from Sri Aman town. Tidal bore or locally known as benak occurs everyday with different wave lengths and heights. However, during spring tide, normally on the third and eighteen day of the Chinese Lunar Calendar, tidal bores with high magnitude can be observed clearly.

Besides the danger of the waves, the best part about this river is the residence beneath it.
It is a legendary spot for the Malaysia most famous crocrodile "Bujang Senang".

Bujang Senang’ or ‘Happy Bachelor’ was the name for a huge crocodile that grew to 19 feet and 4 inches. The crocodile is notorious as a man-eating ‘monster’. It had a well-formed and worn canines on its huge jaw. ‘Bujang Senang’ was well known back in 1993, when it went on its killing rampage around the Sri Aman area. The Batang Lupar River, which flows through Sri Aman, still conjures up fearsome images, as it was home to this legendary killer. It was struck down by a shotgun shell in Sg. Pelaban in Lingga Batang Lupar at Sri Aman.

So i anyone up for it? hehehehehhee

Surfing East Malaysia, Sabah

It was Pantai Nexus that i've surf before when i was working on a commercial in Kota Kinabalu in Sabah a while ago with my mate Kanesh. Today, i manage to get some info. from surfers all the way from KK on the spots available in Sabah. I will gather more info. and post soon.

Here are some of the pictures.....Pantai Nexus, Kudat, Tuaran!!!

SURFING BALI, INDONESIA

Surfing Bali, Indonesia

Surf Season
best surf on high season (May to Sept) but u can always surf somewhere on the east coast if u r there the low season Oct-Apr......remember high season can be overcrowded!!!good luck...

Flight
always opt. for Airasia if u are looking for the cheapest flight (USD50-150). Airasia charges RM40 for surfboards (15kg) one way. However, your check-in luggage (15kg) is separated from the surfboard weight. But if u looking for a better flight, checkout MAS or Qatar Airways.....


Arrival
Just get a local cab from the airport. It is quite safe to get from the airport as if u take taxi from outside, they will rip you off. Normally taxi from airport to Kuta area is around Rp. 70,000 to Rp. 100,000.

Accomodation
If budget is your type of thing...always look for place in Kuta area.
Best opt. is always around Poppies 1 or Poppies 2 area...it is smack right in the middle of everything for surfing, parties, shopping and so on..........
Normally it will cost around Rp. 70,000 - Rp. 200,000 for both fan & a/c room.
This are some of the places that ive stayed before;

AP Inn, Fat Yogi, Puri Agung, 51 Lima Satu,La Walon Bungalows,Masa Inn,
Kedin’s Inn, Beneyasa Beach Inn, Bali Duta Wisata, Taman Ayu II
Bali Manik, Komala Indah 1&2, Komala Indah Cottages, Suka Beach Inn,
Note: Please browse internet for their contact.


TRANSPORT
Taxi - always lookout for Blue Bird taxi Only...this is the most reliable taxi in
Indonesia. It is a metered taxi so dont have to worry!

Bike - motorbike rental, is around Rp. 30,000-Rp. 45,000 depending on your
negotiation skills. You might need a international license but i always show
police (polisi) my m'sian license and it works!!! just photocopy your passport
and keep it on your bike plus some small change, just in case.

Car - It is hard to drive along the small lanes in Kuta area. So i suggest you get a
bike or else get a car with driver. I have a good car rental with reliable driver.
8 seater 4 WD very clean with a/c.......budget is suited on each individual. Ask
me if u r interested...i can recommend you.

SHOPPING
There is shopping through out Jl. Legian, Jl. Pantai Kuta, Jl. Poppies 1,
Jl. Poppies 2, Seminyak, Baypass Highway...u will see Factory Outlet
and also Billabong Factory Outlet for the best bargain. If u r looking for
cheap local stuff, go for Sukawati market instead of tourist Ubud market.

DVD
U can get cheap copy dvd for Rp.100,000 for 14 pcs. (approx. RM35) almost
whole of Kuta area....remember to test all your dvd. Some is empty dvds,
some is not working.....dont be shy to test out all your dvds.

CLUBBING
Double 6 at Seminyak, Kamasutera at Kuta beach, M-bar-go, Paddy's, Eikon,
Bounty, Sky Garden, Reggae Bar, Espresso...and so many more......

FOOD
Warung Made, Warung Warisan, Ryoshi Jap Rest. Treehouse, Balcony
Warung Nikmat, Warung Malang, Sate Babi, Nasi Padang, Gado Gado,
Es Teler, Ku De ta, Bebek Bengil Ubud and more if i can remember....
not forget to drink ARAK API or Sake Bali.....or even Magical Mushroom!!!



TO SEE
Tanah Lot temple, Uluwatu temple, Mount Kintamani, Tegalalang Rice Terrace, Benoa Watersport, Ubud,
Monkey forest, Oleh-Oleh outlet (souveniour), Nusa Dua....and more.



SURF SPOT(too many, so i listed some with easy access)


Sand Bottom - Kuta beach (In front of McDonald)
Kuta beach "Halfway" (In front of Harris Hotel, Kuta)
Padma beach (near Jl. Padma)
Double Six (in front of Double 6 Disco)
Cangu (Pantai Brawa)
Dreamland

Reef Bottom - Kuta Reef, Middles, Airport Left, Airport Right
(boat ride to all is Rp. 40,000 except Airport Right Rp. 100,000)
Balangan Beach
Bingin Beach
Impossible & Padang Padang
Blue Point (Uluwatu)
Serangan
Keramas

For beginners, i would recommend only in Kuta beach. Other place not recommended. As any intermediate surfer who like to try out reef for first time, can tryout Balangan or Kuta Reef when waves is about 2-4ft.
I have friends who lost their board in Reef....so use thicker leash/new...dont save money! Or u lost your board!!!

When leaving Bali....u have to pay Rp. 150,000 for airport tax and again
Rp. 115,000 for your surfboard with Airasia. Good luck and have fun in Bali

REMEMBER: Show respect to surfers in Bali n u will gain your respect back.
Earn it..........

Want to know more update about surfing in Bali, checkout;
www.baliwaves.com or www.magicwave.org/id/home.html

SURFING PAGUDPUD, PHILLIPINES

I know everyone must be wondering how is the surf scene in Philippines. I was surprise to see the crowds and surf scene there. The waves hit the coast through out the year from Southern to the Northern coast of Philippines. I was lucky enough to do a short trip there with couple of my mates from KL and a surf buddy from Manila. We travel from Manila to La Union right up to the northern part of Pagudpud. The make the trip sweeter, i was driving left hand drive all the way through the journey. Get honk most of the time on the wrong lane!!! To cut the story short, let the picture's tell you the story...... Here is some of the best from Northern Phillipines (Pagudpud)
The Kapuluan Vista Resort "Pagudpud" (our accomodation!!)


The Scenery


The Messenger

The Magical Waves


Photos courtesy from The Kapuluan Vista Resort

La Union



to be continued......